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- First reviewAugust 21, 2013
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- First review commentDecember 29, 2013
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The TheraFace PRO is your all-in-one solution for optimal facial health. TheraFace PRO goes where no facial device has gone before, bringing Therabody’s renowned technology behind percussive therapy to the face to reduce tension, relax facial muscles, and care for it at the deepest level. Offering more science-backed facial therapies than any other — the TheraFace PRO also features skin-toning microcurrent therapy , rejuvenating light therapy and a revolutionary new way to more deeply cleanse the face. And because every face is unique, we engineered the most personalized experience possible with an easy-glide magnetic ring system that allows you to seamlessly switch between, and even combine, treatments. As your needs change, the TheraFace PRO changes with you. It’s time to go beyond beauty, because true facial health is more than skin deep.
Customer Rating
5
Advanced Facial Therapy at Home
on May 5, 2022
Posted by: vrs99
First Look, Build Quality appears to be First-Class as the company’s TheraGun, which I own and can attest is an exceptionally well-engineered product. Fit and Feel of the TheraFace are superb, feels remarkably solid in your hand.
Looks, brilliantly pleasing device which my wife gives high grades for “Looking Good” on the dresser alongside her vanity.
Nice matching stand for the TheraFace, which adds to the looks and the convenience of storing on dresser or vanity. Stand is solid with just enough weight along with a skid pad beneath the base to keep the unit from sliding.
The attachments easily connect to the TheraFace via strong magnets, well thought out system which works seamlessly.
Using the TheraFace system is intuitive and effortlessly controlled. There are three control buttons, one for power, Ring control and Percussive Therapy. The buttons on my black unit blend into handle’s background in dim light making them more difficult to identify, though have become bit more accustomed to positioning.
The attachment that I have been using primarily to start is the Cleansing Ring, which does through job of cleansing skin/pores and promoting blood flow under the skin. Nice.
Enjoy the Percussive attachments for massaging and facial toning, again it obviously promotes blood flow in the facial area. The attachments do tend to bounce along the forehead which is a bit uncomfortable. The percussive may also be used along the neck muscles, along the eustachian tube all of which feels wonderful.
I am using the LED Rings to see if they help with light wrinkles and light acne issues, time will tell how effective. I understand that it is a known science/process that has been studied by NASA for use on astronauts and that “dermatologists and estheticians commonly use LED light therapy.” Imagine that LED Light Therapy is costly at clinics.
More info on LED Light Therapy can be found on Cleveland Clinic’s Websites:
my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22146-led-light-therapy
Accessories & Attachments:
• Travel Bag – Well suited for Travel and storage of attachments
• LED Ring – Aimed at Wrinkles/Skin Health, Acne and increasing natures healing process
• 2 Percussive Attachments – Facial Massage - reducing muscle tension – relaxing facial muscles
• Cleansing Ring -
• USB Charging
• User Manual – Bit small, suggest scanning QR code for PDF form
• Travel Bag – Well suited for Travel and storage of attachments
• LED Ring – Aimed at Wrinkles/Skin Health, Acne and increasing natures healing process
• 2 Percussive Attachments – Facial Massage - reducing muscle tension – relaxing facial muscles
• Cleansing Ring -
• USB Charging
• User Manual – Bit small, suggest scanning QR code for PDF form
New to this in home Therapy with TheraFace, believe with due diligence of use I am going to discover that the system is quite beneficial to continued facials health.
Mentioned earlier that I have used the TheraGun since its release and it is a Wonderful Health Tool that is extremely well designed and built, I see all those attributes in the latest offering of the TheraFace.
Believe it will be very well used by my family.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Performance
4
Durability
5
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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The Litra Glow premium streaming light is one of the fastest way to achieve professional-quality lighting for videos and streaming. Logitech’s TrueSoft technology delivers balanced, full-spectrum LED light with cinematic color accuracy for natural skin tones and a radiant look on camera. Eliminate harsh shadows with wide, soft light that flatters the subject using Litra Glow’s innovative frameless diffuser. Litra Glow has cleared even the strictest UL testing guidelines for all-day streaming. Easily place Litra Glow where you want it using the patent-pending three-way monitor mount with adjustable height, tilt and rotation. Fine-tune your on-camera look using adjustable brightness and color temperature settings—from warm candlelight to cool blue.
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The Logitech Litra Glow is a premium light for streaming and webcam recordings. Included in the box is the light itself, a 5-foot USB-C to USB-A cable, and a 7-inch monitor mount. The mount can extent upward along with a hinge which can rotate and tilt. The light can unscrew from the mount, revealing a 1/4” mounting thread.
Buttons on the rear of the device allow for full control of the unit. Power, brightness, and color temperature can be controlled using the physical buttons or the Logitech G Hub software. Lighting presets are also included in the software. Color temperature ranges from 2700k to 6500k and can get impressively bright.
Edgeless diffuser and “Logitech TrueSoft Technology” creates soft, properly diffused light. The light is also UL verified no photobiological LED hazard at 12 hours of exposure.
Overall, the Logitech Litra Glow is an easy to use, quality light to take your recordings and livestreams to the next level.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO with Heatsink for next-level computing. With a PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ interface, get up to 2x the data transfer rate of PCIe® 3.0¹ while remaining compatible with PCIe® 3.0. ¹Results are based on a comparison with Samsung PCIe® 3.0 NVMe SSDs and SATA SSDs.
Customer Rating
5
Samsung Pro Speed with Cool Heatsink
on January 17, 2022
Posted by: vrs99
from TN
This is the seventh Samsung SSD m.2 NVME drive installed in our systems at home/office dating back years. Besides industry leading performance technology, we have had total reliability in all the drives. Not one Samsung SSD has skipped a beat in our demanding network. That I like.
Performance of the 980 PRO with Heatsink is identical to my boot 980 PRO drive reaching Maximum Data Transfer Rate performance rates of up to 7000 megabytes per second. It rips through Reads and Writes.
The Heatsink is brilliantly designed and machined, in a word it is stunning. Looks great through the glass panel with the RGB lighting flickering the machined edges along the top of the heatsink case. Never thought I would comment on the aesthetics of a drive!
Samsung Data Migration Software; have utilized many times over the years installing new Samsung drives. Samsung Data Migration is rock solid, never any issues, always successful. When transferring data from one Samsung NVMe drive to another transfer rate was at 260MB/s. Makes for a short wait to get your system back on-line.
The other important tool in the Samsung box of goodies is Samsung Magician, the best SSD management system on the market.
Magician is the complete SSD Toolbox:
- Optimization Tools
- Diagnostics
- Drive Encryption
- Health Monitoring
- Benchmarking
- Over Provisioning (one of my favorites)
- Complete Drive Information and Details
- Secure Erase
- Firmware Updates
- Optimization Tools
- Diagnostics
- Drive Encryption
- Health Monitoring
- Benchmarking
- Over Provisioning (one of my favorites)
- Complete Drive Information and Details
- Secure Erase
- Firmware Updates
The Samsung Migration and Magician are The Benchmark for SSD software.
Combined with a solid 5-year warranty the 980 PRO’s speed and reliability makes it an easy selection for our home, office, and gaming needs.
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This Element 27" frameless gaming monitor provides everything you need for premium gameplay or everyday tasks. This 1440P resolution monitor is equipped with FreeSync Technology for avoiding tearing and reducing stuttering. With easy set-up for multiple screens, you're able to expand your view and get more done. The 16:9 widescreen resolution partnered with a 1ms response time and 165hz refresh rate allows a vivid, realistic picture so you can be immersed in your gaming world. Built-in speakers and a sleek, frameless screen enable the monitor to blend with your decor for a clean aesthetic.
Customer Rating
4
Great Gaming Monitor at Excell Price Point
on January 14, 2022
Posted by: vrs99
from TN
The Element 27” Gaming Monitor is a solid budget-friendly gaming monitor.
Assembly of the stand consisted of 9 screws and takes a bit of an effort to attach. Stand has adjustable -5 to 15 degrees tilt. RGB ring on the rear of the monitor has a nice color cycle.
Solid feature set includes 165Hz refresh rate, FreeSync Technology, and a 1440p display. Ports include DP 1.2, HDMI 2.0, and HDMI 1.4. Note that the maximum refresh rate for HDMI 2.0 is 144hz and that FreeSync only works on display port.
Viewing angles are good both vertically and horizontally, but picture becomes washed out when viewed diagonally. Recommend setting the overdrive to “median” to counteract the slight ghosting. IPS panel emits a bluer hue than my other monitors, and backlight bleed is noticeable on a dark background. Quality is better than VA or TN panels.
Monitor is not marketed as an HDR monitor, although Windows detects it as such. Do not bother with enabling HDR, as the monitor is not designed to display an HDR picture. Detail is lost in dark and bright areas with HDR enabled.
Overall, the Element 27” Gaming Monitor is affordable, yet feature rich.
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The Shure MV7X is a professional-quality XLR dynamic microphone, ideal for close mic applications that require vocal intelligibility with a balanced tone. Voice Isolation Technology ensures the microphone is laser-focused on your voice and does not capture any unwanted background noise to give you perfect recordings in imperfect rooms. The attractive and durable all-metal design features an adjustable yoke that can be mounted onto a variety of microphone stands forflexible placement options.
Customer Rating
5
Shure Podcasting - Instrument Recording
on December 20, 2021
Posted by: vrs99
from TN
The Shure MV7x is a great microphone for podcasting and instrument recording. Full metal construction is solid while being visually appealing. Yoke is connected to the microphone with two thumb screws and is removable.
Included in the box is the microphone itself, and a 3/8” thread adapter. Microphone yoke connects to standard boom arms but is not capable of standing on its own. Note that this microphone only has an XLR output, meaning proper XLR cable and interface are needed for use.
This microphone is dynamic, meaning it does not require 48v phantom power for operation. It is excellent at background noise rejection, resulting in more focused and clear vocals. Cardioid pattern picks up audio solely from the front of the microphone. It is best to speak closely to the microphone as it’s volume drops quickly with distance.
Key specs
Frequency Response: 50 Hz to 16 kHz
Sensitivity: -55 dBV/Pa (1.78 mV) at 1 kHz
Output Impedance: 252 ohms at 1 kHz
Frequency Response: 50 Hz to 16 kHz
Sensitivity: -55 dBV/Pa (1.78 mV) at 1 kHz
Output Impedance: 252 ohms at 1 kHz
Overall, the Shure MV7x is the ideal microphone for those looking to upgrade their streaming, podcasting, or instrumental setups
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The Swann Professional 4K HD 4 Camera 8 Channel NVR CCTV camera security system is sure to give you business and home security peace of mind from every angle. Protect your loved ones & property with this multi-camera, wired surveillance system with everything you need to do-it-yourself or have it professionally installed. Be safe & confident as Swann outdoor home security cameras (camaras de seguridad para casa exterior) have you covered. A perfect home security system (camaras de seguridad inalambricas). See what's happening with digitally enhanced upscaling technology that provides 4K camera resolution & zoom - you won't miss a thing. Know what’s happening at any hour with powerful night vision up to 130ft in total darkness. Add 4 more home camera system (camaras de seguridad para casa) via PoE connections for full 8 channel monitoring. Enjoy local recording onto the massive 2TB hard drive with no fees ever, store months of recordings before it starts saving over older footage. Cut the cost of crime & know what’s happening with this 4 camera security system (4 camaras de seguridad) to suit large homes, offices, small businesses & retail stores. Actively prevent crime as heat & motion trigger sensor lights, mobile alerts & video recordings. Enjoy hands-free security using voice commands. Stream video from your camera via Hey Google & Chromecast, Google Home Hub, or via Alexa devices with a screen, such as Echo Spot, Echo Show or 4K Fire TV. The Master-Series weatherproof design is IP66 rated, meaning they are built to withstand rain, snow & heat, all year round. The Master-Series includes a NVR-8580 8 Channel IP NVR security system with 2TB Hard Drive, 4K Enforcer™ Bullet Cameras x 4 also can be used as indoor security camera, Ethernet Cable x 5 (60ft / 18m x 4 | 3ft / 1m x 1), HDMI Cable, Power Adapter, Mouse, Mounting Screws & Plugs, Quick Start Guide and Theft Deterrent Stickers. Note: For outdoor camera wireless, please contact Swann team for support. Wireless cameras for home security & wifi camera can be found at Swann's main website.
Customer Rating
4
Reliable Proven 4K Ultra HD Camera Security System
on December 14, 2021
Posted by: vrs99
from TN
This is my second Swann wired camera security system, the first being the Enforcer which has proven to be a reliable camera security system that provides 24-hour surveillance. The new Pro Enforcer is an appreciated upgrade to an already proven system.
First impressions were the quality and build of the cameras, metal housing with excellent mounting brackets. Next big favorite is the switch to ethernet cables rather than BNC camera cabling which allows for power over ethernet rather than having to wire all cameras with separate power cables. Really nice stuff.
Setup is rather straight forward and familiar if you are acquainted with DVT/NVR type systems. Steps basically are to follow the instructions for hardware. Next step download and install Swann Security APP to your phone, which will guide your through the system setup.
Swann’s system of communicating to the system remotely through the Internet is a breeze to setup, no need for advanced networking knowledge, which was typical in other systems I have used. Even with the simplicity of setting up access to the system the Pro Enforcer still offers advanced networking options which many will appreciate.
During setup I liked that the NVR set my time zone automatically without my manually having to set. Also like the auto system updating feature. Email notification system (which supports up to three email addresses) offers simple setup as well as more advanced settings.
Being a security system, you must follow the procedure for setting up account and password information with an eye to detail.
Once the system is up and running you find that the cameras provide brilliant video to the system which you can monitor from anywhere over the Internet. Video picture in light, dusk and dark are excellent.
Likes:
1. Cloud Storage option – Dropbox
2. 2tb HDD
3. Alexa and Google Assistant support
4. Temperature operating range (-22F to 131F)
5. Operating manual well done
6. Range of video specifications are excellent
1. Cloud Storage option – Dropbox
2. 2tb HDD
3. Alexa and Google Assistant support
4. Temperature operating range (-22F to 131F)
5. Operating manual well done
6. Range of video specifications are excellent
Could be improved:
1. Only @, #, $, %, ^ and & are the only allowed characters in passwords – does not play well with password managers
2. Ethernet cable provided only 3’
3. Hardware installation
1. Only @, #, $, %, ^ and & are the only allowed characters in passwords – does not play well with password managers
2. Ethernet cable provided only 3’
3. Hardware installation
This being my ninth camera security system over the years find that it offers nice features/improvements and continues to provide first rate video surveillance monitoring. The reliability of security systems is job one and the Swan Pro Enforcer delivers.
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PowerCore III 20K is a slim and powerful portable 20000mAh battery. With two USB-A port outputs and one USB-C PD input, this is all you need as your charging companion.
Customer Rating
5
Top Performer - Qualcomm Quick Charge-enabled
on November 28, 2021
Posted by: vrs99
from TN
Have had quite a few Anker products over the years, have always found them to be well designed, constructed, and durable. The new Anker PowerCore III 20K power charger lives up to the Anker reputation of excellence, the power charger hits all the right notes.
The charger is slim solid cased, and the feel and weight speak highly of the quality and robust Lithium-polymer battery system.
The outer case has one control button with four blue power level indicator lights as well as the two USB-A ports and one USB-C ports power delivery port. The USB-C port is “Qualcomm Quick Charge-enabled” for fast charging.
First charge of the power charger took approximately three hours to charge from half to full charge.
Charged my Samsung Galaxy SE 20 which had a 20% charge level to full in a respectable two hours, using 25% of the Anker Power III’s charge. With the Cell Capacity of 20,000mAh should be able to charge a Samsung Galaxy SE 20 four times.
Likes:
1. Trickle Charge Mode
2. 18-month warranty
3. Lifetime Tech Support
4. Looks cool
The Anker Power III is a great fit for my student to carry in the backpack to school and extended outings. Being a techie fellow, he was happy to accept my offer!
If you are looking for a durable long-lasting charger from a company with an exceptional reputation for quality and support the Power III should be one of the easiest decisions, you will make.
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It’s easy to transform your home into a safe haven with SimpliSafe’s award-winning security system. Everything is simple to set up, effortless to use, and designed to do one thing only: keep your home and family safe. Outdoor security cameras let you see everything happening in full HD. So you can spot trouble before it comes knocking and capture the evidence if it does. And if someone tries to break in, the burglary sensors will sound the alarm right away. But that’s not all. Whenever your alarm goes off, we’ll call you and send police, firefighters, or ambulances to your door in a snap — and stay on the line with you until they arrive. So no matter where you are or what you’re doing, your home is protected 24/7.
Customer Rating
4
Continued Excellence in Home Security
on November 21, 2021
Posted by: vrs99
from TN
Simply stated this is my fourth SimpliSafe security system and the addition of the Outdoor Cameras is a plus. Have used SimpliSafe for four years at my home and three businesses. Have had an excellent experience with the equipment, monitoring, and support when I have required assistance.
The SimpliSafe system is remarkably simple to setup and install, no wiring required except for power cable to the base unit. All window/door sensors, motion sensors, Key & Panic FOBs, keypads, and cameras are wireless. You can add your devices through either the APP, keypad or through website except for the camera which must be added with APP. Having excess through the web is a big plus for managing and monitoring.
Having utilized several different Home/Business security systems over the years have come to rely on SimpliSafe for my security requirements. SimpliSafe has developed and refined their security system from maintenance and monitoring to providing the service at an industry beating monitoring cost. Previously utilized two different security systems who’s monthly service plans continued to escalate in price.
SimpliSafe has saved me an immense amount of service cost, and there is no yearly contract. You can activate the monitoring system, and have it turned off when you want. That is flexibility.
Notes:
1. SimpliSafe system operates on Cellular – if wi-fi/internet fail system remains connected
2. Wi-Fi support – “system connected to wi-fi will update faster and be more secure”
3. Spotlight motion triggered
4. 2-way audio
5. Built-in siren – Loud
6. Remote Key Fob with Panic Button – keep in car console
7. “Ultra-wide 140-degree field of view in HD color night vision”
8. Motion event notifications to APP and PC
9. Zoom function works well on focusing events.
10. Solid 3-Year Warranty
1. SimpliSafe system operates on Cellular – if wi-fi/internet fail system remains connected
2. Wi-Fi support – “system connected to wi-fi will update faster and be more secure”
3. Spotlight motion triggered
4. 2-way audio
5. Built-in siren – Loud
6. Remote Key Fob with Panic Button – keep in car console
7. “Ultra-wide 140-degree field of view in HD color night vision”
8. Motion event notifications to APP and PC
9. Zoom function works well on focusing events.
10. Solid 3-Year Warranty
Camera batteries are spec’d to provide between 3-6 months of charge in outdoor low traffic environment. If installed in very high traffic area, I found it will require charging within days. If installing outside and there are high traffic areas, you can use zones management to focus the motion zone and increase battery uptime. You can continually charge camera if you plug a USB cable to the rear of the camera, but I am not sure if the plug area is waterproof.
Camera functions best with strong Wi-Fi connections on your network, faster loading and smoother video.
SimpliSafe is a highly innovative system which is easily installed and can adapt to growing homeowner’s security requirements.
SimpliSafe provides a solid system, monitoring and support with an incredibly cost effective service plan, all of which is great – Still my Bottom-line is confidence that my family and home are secure and safe and that is why I continue to use SimpliSafe.
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Connecting virtually with friends and co-workers gets a major upgrade with the monitor’s built-in camera, noise-cancelling microphones and dual 5W speakers. You’ll enjoy amazing video clarity and crystal-clear sound. Versatile USB-C connectivity delivers video, audio and data, and charges your laptop. Plus, with just one cord, you'll have a clutter-free desk space. A super clear 5MP IR pop-up camera features facial recognition through Windows Hello for convenient, instant sign-on to Windows. The best part? The camera stays hidden until you're ready for video chatting or selfies. A height-adjustable stand and a monitor that tilts, swivels and pivots so you look your best and feel your best for all-day conferencing.
Customer Rating
5
Say HELLO to Picture Perfect Video Conferencing
on November 5, 2021
Posted by: vrs99
from TN
Have reviewed many monitors, owned dozens, and purchased hundreds for offices, the Dell 24 Video Conferencing monitor quickly became one of my favorites, hands down. The Dell 24 Video Conferencing monitor is a success, whether you’re conferencing with team members, business partners across the globe or with friends down the street.
The design, engineering, and product are brilliantly executed. First impression was of the stand which is smartly stylish and functional. Typically, do not get into the monitor stands in reviewing, though this stand requires a nod for its stylish, solid design with an ideal center slot for wire management, nice.
Apart from an exceptional IPS LED monitor which has solid blacks and superb color accuracy is the array of ports, more than I have seen on a monitor:
1. DisplayPort
2. HDMI
3. USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Video, data, video, mobile/laptop charging “even when the monitor is off”
4. USB 3.2 ports (2)
1. DisplayPort
2. HDMI
3. USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Video, data, video, mobile/laptop charging “even when the monitor is off”
4. USB 3.2 ports (2)
Likes:
1. FreeSync
2. Noise-cancelling microphone
3. 5W speakers
4. Built in 5P camera
5. Windows Hello support – one of my favorites
6. Ability to hide the camera – simply lower the camera back into the monitor – privacy/security
7. Stand swivels, tilts, and pivots for ideal viewing adjustment
8. Low blue light screen tech, easy on the eyes
1. FreeSync
2. Noise-cancelling microphone
3. 5W speakers
4. Built in 5P camera
5. Windows Hello support – one of my favorites
6. Ability to hide the camera – simply lower the camera back into the monitor – privacy/security
7. Stand swivels, tilts, and pivots for ideal viewing adjustment
8. Low blue light screen tech, easy on the eyes
Windows Hello runs beautifully on the Dell 24 Video Conferencing monitor, with all the tech the monitor provides the pop-up monitor with Hello rang my bell. Have been using Windows Hello with fingerprint for years, the facial recognition on the Dell made my day, and I am forever spoiled to any other login methods.
Bottom-line the Dell 24 Video Conferencing monitor has taken front and center on my desktop, from the gorgeous screen, the array of port support, the stand and Windows Hello login my other monitors stand in the shadow.
Picture-perfect for anyone who spends the day at their desk working, video conferencing or just having fun the Dell brings a new level of tech to the game.
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Smart security that is designed for every home. Set up in minutes, and receive notifications from the app whenever a visitor presses your Video Doorbell or motion is detected. You can also choose to wire it to sound your existing home chime. Blink Video Doorbell lets you answer your door no matter where you are. Receive customizable alerts right from the Blink Home Monitor app, and experience helpful features like HD day and night video and two-way audio. Best part – Blink’s long-battery life technology provides peace of mind for up to two years.
Customer Rating
4
Blink - You are on Camera
on November 3, 2021
Posted by: vrs99
from TN
First, if you have inquisitive Beagle this is a fun Gadget! Good laugh as my pup was standing listening to and barking at the Blink Doorbell. Took him all of three minutes to figure out I was speaking into my phone.
The Blink Doorbell with Module 2 is impressive with its simplicity of installing and setting up the wide range of options the product offers. This is my first high tech doorbell/camera system and was sold immediately at going techie at the front door.
Obvious Highlights are the Camera with Video and Photo Capture, Two-Way Audio all of which functions flawlessly.
The system can be installed wired or wireless, I opted for the wireless mode over Wi-Fi for convenience. Setting up the wi-fi worked right out of the box without having to coax the system into connecting. Like that.
HD Video and photos are clear with excellent two-way audio. Good stuff. Like that the app supports Biometric Authentication, makes app usage so much easier than passwords.
Doorbell chime is a disappointment when connected wirelessly, it is quite audible and clear outside but barely discernable indoors at my home as it is not wired to an indoor chime. When watching TV, being in other rooms or talking the chime is too low.
Wide-Range of Options:
1. Scheduling
2. Motion detection on or off
3. Zones can be set to facial focus or capture full background
4. Privacy Zone – Like the ability to block areas of video or photo captures
5. Infrared Night Vision
6. Audio Control
7. Video Quality
2. Motion detection on or off
3. Zones can be set to facial focus or capture full background
4. Privacy Zone – Like the ability to block areas of video or photo captures
5. Infrared Night Vision
6. Audio Control
7. Video Quality
Likes:
1. Batteries 2 Lithium AA long lasting (non-rechargeable)
2. Clear two-way audio
3. Can activate capturing picture hourly
4. Full HD
5. Answer your door anywhere from your mobile – Security when away
6. Alexa Skills
7. Ability to save to Local Storage
1. Batteries 2 Lithium AA long lasting (non-rechargeable)
2. Clear two-way audio
3. Can activate capturing picture hourly
4. Full HD
5. Answer your door anywhere from your mobile – Security when away
6. Alexa Skills
7. Ability to save to Local Storage
Having outdoor security devices in a cold to hot environment have found that operating range is important, and the Blink Doorbell does well for my area with a range of -4º F to 113º F.
Being my first doorbell camera/audio system have found that it is an exceptional system and I value the extra level of security the Blink provides my family.
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p>HP Split 13-g110dx Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: With the power of a laptop as well as the portability of a tablet, this split convertible HD touch-screen laptop provides the best of both worlds to work or play wherever you go.Learn more about the New Windows ›
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Good value with limitation
By CSatTX
from Houston, TX
I am writing this review using the Split X2. Bought it on Black Friday. This is a tablet and a laptop combined. With a i5 CPU, 13 inch screen, and the price, this is a very good value. For a laptop, the weight (4.4 lbs) is OK, not great.
The only con on this item is it is non-expandable. First, the memory is only 4GB and soldered. It cannot go to 8GB. Second, there is supposed to be a HD space in the keyboard unit like the other X2 models. For some reason this particular model does not have that feature.
So if you can live with 4GB memory and 128GB SSD, this is an excellent machine. I am running Lightroom and MS Office on this machine and performance could have been better.
vrs99
Drive expansion
December 29, 2013
The X2 does accept a 500GB drive in the keyboard.
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p>HP Split 13-g110dx Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: With the power of a laptop as well as the portability of a tablet, this split convertible HD touch-screen laptop provides the best of both worlds to work or play wherever you go.Learn more about the New Windows ›
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 54 convience of tablet and power of a real computer
By nearlynormal
from springfield, IL
4 out of 5. Works as advertised. The screen works as a nice sized tablet. It could certainly use aUSB port onthe screen. If you aren't carrying the keyboard and want to show some photos from a flash drive you're out of luck.
vrs99
TN
Adding flash storage
December 31, 2013
It is true the tablet does not have a USB port to throw some pictures into. But you can insert a micro SDHC card into the top/tablet. You can currently get 64 GB Micro SDHC card class 10 which will fit nicely and increase the tablets storage by 50%.
Personally I store almost 11,000 high resolution picture files which requires 29 GB of storage. So I am guessing that 64 GB would suit the average user.
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Utilizing 4 high-performance antennas and power amplifiers, this Linksys Smart Wi-Fi WRT1900AC dual-band Wireless-AC router offers optimal wireless strength and signal coverage, so you can easily connect devices throughout your home or office.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Rock Solid
By vrs99
from TN
Replaced my Linksys EA 6700 router with the WRT1900ac on my home network. The EA 6700 is a good router but it is not in the same class as the WRT1900ac.
The signal is outstanding, solid and fast throughout the whole house and outside too boot.
Setup is smooth and easy, especially if you are familiar with latest versions of the Linksys software. The router has plenty of features and added a few more since the last router versions.
Has the best Network Map I have seen, informative and quickly shows where your bandwidth is being used.
If you need/want a powerful router that is flexible and expandable (according to Linksys) in the future take a hard look at the WRT1900ac.
vrs99
TN
Plan on using eSATA? MUST READ - be Forewarned
September 3, 2014
One of my main decisions in purchasing the WRT1900ac was to attach my NetGear NAS on the eSATA port for easier access across my network.
No such luck.
Spent time with Linksys tech and neither my eSATA NAS from NetGear nor my external eSATA drive will work with the WRT1900ac.
Linksys does have a compatibility chart - somewhere - but not in their spec listings of what works with their router.
If you want to use eSATA do your homework and see if your device is compatible.
Tough Luck if your device is not on the list.
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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.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Crashed 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.
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TN
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.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Hp 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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NO DVD
July 12, 2017
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.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Excellent 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
vrs99
TN
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 5
5 out of 5Zoom 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
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.
vrs99
TN
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 5
5 out of 5Zoom 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
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.
vrs99
TN
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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Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO with Heatsink for next-level computing. With a PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ interface, get up to 2x the data transfer rate of PCIe® 3.0¹ while remaining compatible with PCIe® 3.0. ¹Results are based on a comparison with Samsung PCIe® 3.0 NVMe SSDs and SATA SSDs.
When is the release date for these on bestbuy.com?
Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO with Heatsink for next-level computing. With a PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ interface, get up to 2x the data transfer rate of PCIe® 3.0¹ while remaining compatible with PCIe® 3.0. ¹Results are based on a comparison with Samsung PCIe® 3.0 NVMe SSDs and SATA SSDs.
Anyone know if the heatsink is easily removable in case I want to use it in a gaming laptop? I am not sure this will fit my laptop 2nd bay, Asus ROG m16 SSD slot. Thanks!
Look for product Samsung - 980 PRO 1TB PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe Gaming Internal Solid State Drive
Model:MZ-V8P1T0B/AM
SKU:6431939
Has no heatsink
Model:MZ-V8P1T0B/AM
SKU:6431939
Has no heatsink
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Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO with Heatsink for next-level computing. With a PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ interface, get up to 2x the data transfer rate of PCIe® 3.0¹ while remaining compatible with PCIe® 3.0. ¹Results are based on a comparison with Samsung PCIe® 3.0 NVMe SSDs and SATA SSDs.
When is the release date for these on bestbuy.com?
It’s easy to transform your home into a safe haven with SimpliSafe’s award-winning security system. Everything is simple to set up, effortless to use, and designed to do one thing only: keep your home and family safe. Outdoor security cameras let you see everything happening in full HD. So you can spot trouble before it comes knocking and capture the evidence if it does. And if someone tries to break in, the burglary sensors will sound the alarm right away. But that’s not all. Whenever your alarm goes off, we’ll call you and send police, firefighters, or ambulances to your door in a snap — and stay on the line with you until they arrive. So no matter where you are or what you’re doing, your home is protected 24/7.
Are the outside cameras motion sensor and shine a light in dark areas?
It’s easy to transform your home into a safe haven with SimpliSafe’s award-winning security system. Everything is simple to set up, effortless to use, and designed to do one thing only: keep your home and family safe. Outdoor security cameras let you see everything happening in full HD. So you can spot trouble before it comes knocking and capture the evidence if it does. And if someone tries to break in, the burglary sensors will sound the alarm right away. But that’s not all. Whenever your alarm goes off, we’ll call you and send police, firefighters, or ambulances to your door in a snap — and stay on the line with you until they arrive. So no matter where you are or what you’re doing, your home is protected 24/7.
How do the cameras attach to the house?
It comes with mounting plate that uses two screws to mount and a magnet which the camera attaches to. Believe they may have another mount that will screw into back of camera housing, that would be more secure.
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vrs99
It’s easy to transform your home into a safe haven with SimpliSafe’s award-winning security system. Everything is simple to set up, effortless to use, and designed to do one thing only: keep your home and family safe. Outdoor security cameras let you see everything happening in full HD. So you can spot trouble before it comes knocking and capture the evidence if it does. And if someone tries to break in, the burglary sensors will sound the alarm right away. But that’s not all. Whenever your alarm goes off, we’ll call you and send police, firefighters, or ambulances to your door in a snap — and stay on the line with you until they arrive. So no matter where you are or what you’re doing, your home is protected 24/7.
Do you have tonoay for monthly monitoring
No, you can monitor your own system.
They have two monitoring plans which I believe are $15 or $25 depending on what works for you.
They have two monitoring plans which I believe are $15 or $25 depending on what works for you.
2 years, 5 months ago
by
vrs99
Connecting virtually with friends and co-workers gets a major upgrade with the monitor’s built-in camera, noise-cancelling microphones and dual 5W speakers. You’ll enjoy amazing video clarity and crystal-clear sound. Versatile USB-C connectivity delivers video, audio and data, and charges your laptop. Plus, with just one cord, you'll have a clutter-free desk space. A super clear 5MP IR pop-up camera features facial recognition through Windows Hello for convenient, instant sign-on to Windows. The best part? The camera stays hidden until you're ready for video chatting or selfies. A height-adjustable stand and a monitor that tilts, swivels and pivots so you look your best and feel your best for all-day conferencing.
Does this computer have a webcam and a USB - C port?
Smart security that is designed for every home. Set up in minutes, and receive notifications from the app whenever a visitor presses your Video Doorbell or motion is detected. You can also choose to wire it to sound your existing home chime. Blink Video Doorbell lets you answer your door no matter where you are. Receive customizable alerts right from the Blink Home Monitor app, and experience helpful features like HD day and night video and two-way audio. Best part – Blink’s long-battery life technology provides peace of mind for up to two years.
Does it come with mounting bracket
Smart security that is designed for every home. Set up in minutes, and receive notifications from the app whenever a visitor presses your Video Doorbell or motion is detected. You can also choose to wire it to sound your existing home chime. Blink Video Doorbell lets you answer your door no matter where you are. Receive customizable alerts right from the Blink Home Monitor app, and experience helpful features like HD day and night video and two-way audio. Best part – Blink’s long-battery life technology provides peace of mind for up to two years.
Can you record live videos with the module also ?
Harness your PC's potential with the 980. Whether you need a boost for gaming or a seamless workflow for heavy graphics, the 980 is a smart choice for outstanding SSD performance — and it's all backed by an NVMe* interface and PCIe 3.0 technology.