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- First reviewNovember 15, 2014
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Capture up to 1440p video with this Nextbase 522GW dash camera. Alexa enables hands-free control through voice commands, and Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi technologies sync with compatible smartphones for quick access to important footage. This Nextbase 522GW dash camera has ports for connecting compatible camera modules for easy expansion.
Customer Rating
4
DashCam That Comes to Play
on July 16, 2019
Posted by: Txstatesal
from Austin, TX
I’ve taken my NextBase on a few trips around town now and I’ve really enjoyed the video quality!
I’ve had one other DashCam before this and it sucked. This DashCam’s actually video quality isn’t grainy and the window attachment has a strong magnet that doesn’t compromise how sturdy it hangs from the glass.
The cons for me are that it still requires a clunky wire to charge the device. It makes the vehicle terribly ugly and though it’s long enough to tuck in and around the car it is a task that can annoy you.
The NextBase application is very intuitive and easy to transfer files, title files, sort and move. Alexa is built in and a feature you can turn on, oh and there’s an SOS feature for emergencies or crashes so great for a young driver!
I’ve been wanting to drive for a car service but feared that something random might happen but having the NextBase gives me a little more peace of mind that I can do it with ease.
As far as size as concerned it is about the size of your palm or an old pager, the mount is easy to mount on the glass and the magnet is so secure it’s almost tough to remove it from the glass so that’s good!
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Lenovo 510A-15ICB Desktop: Take care of business with this Lenovo IdeaCentre desktop computer. The Intel Core i3 processor and 8GB of RAM let you engage with intensive applications, while the DVD-RW drive lets you watch movies and install new programs. This Lenovo IdeaCentre desktop computer has a 1TB hard drive to store your files.
Customer Rating
5
Summer Ease and Fast Setup
on July 16, 2019
Posted by: Txstatesal
from AUstin, TX
Just got my tower this week and the set up was amazing! This setup/build is great for a starter computer and it has enough memory to make storing documents and photos great!
Ideally this tower is going to be for storing my pictures. I was bummed about how long updates took at first but with the major updates and restarting the computer it worked fast after that.
Lenovo didn’t add a lot of programs but that’s not a huge deal. I can’t wait to get some dual screens set up to edit photos and videos.
Oh and the design of the tower is smooth and easily fits in my office. I was hesitant about having a tower but it is small and not over designed.
Oh and best part is that it doesn’t hum like old desktops used to. I expected the fans to make a loud buzzing sound but nothing. You’ll notice I tested my projector with it and it streamed video nicely.
Remember it’s a great starter pack for family and not loaded with lots of bells and whistles.
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Organize needed peripherals with this Belkin Thunderbolt 3 DOCK MINI. The two HDMI ports support 4K monitors, while the two USB ports let you link a mouse, keyboard and other devices. Connect to a router for high-speed Internet using the Ethernet port. This Belkin Thunderbolt 3 DOCK MINI works with Windows and Mac devices for increased compatibility, and the thin aluminum body is both durable and portable.
Customer Rating
5
Thin-Profile and Easy Use
on July 10, 2019
Posted by: Txstatesal
from AUstin, TX
I was nervous that this could be more difficult to use than I thought but I didn’t have as much trouble as I thought.
The various ports (USB and HDMI) make it easy to charge and connect dual screens.
My favorite part is that the dock connects using a USB-C wire which provides lots of power.
Side note, you’ll enjoy this sleek and low profile design that can be nestled behind or away from creating messy desktops.
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Epson EcoTank ET-4760 All-In-One Printer: Produce high-quality forms, reports and other documents with this black Epson EcoTank all-in-one printer. The built-in scanner, fax machine and copier let you tackle a wide range of office tasks in one centralized location for increased productivity. This Epson EcoTank all-in-one printer uses large EcoFit ink bottles for reduced maintenance.Prints up to 15 ISO ppm* in black, up to 8 ISO ppm* in color.
Customer Rating
5
1st Night with my Printer and Love it!
on June 22, 2019
Posted by: Txstatesal
from AUstin, TX
When work has high demands, quick turn arounds and always changing deadlines you open the printer, set it up, load the paper and go.
This is what happened tonight so I am glad I had the Epson to get my tasks accomplished. I'll start with how well it will fit in any home because it's design is compact, the colors are neutral so it won't be jarring in a room if it is not in a cabinet, the wi-fi setup was easy (in case you're afraid of this feature, loading the ink into the wells was peaceful. It was like watching those videos of people frosting cakes peacful!
It took 10 minutes to "charge" the ink after it was loaded but during that time I just left it alone and came back when it was done. I sent documents via wi-fi to print and my phone picked up the printer fast. I love that I can print anything I need from my phone and still use my computer as needed.
This new technology of taking cartridges out of printers and using ink bottles to printers is amazing. I am so happy to have upgraded and taken out the cartridge pain from my life, it was always a task and chore to get those cartridges.
Will definitely fit in a small space, take up no room, store extra ink bottles for refilling the printer ink wells, and connect it to your network easily. I hope this helps anyone who is always on the go, wants a compact printer that has all the bells and whistles, and is willing to try out the wave of the future by adding ink to wells instead of cartridges.
Overall it is ideal for anyone who wants the peace of mind that the setup will be painless, efficient and be able to use in minutes. The LCD screen is also great, and responsive to the touch. I am very pleased with the Epson 4760 and would recommend it to any household.
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Listen to music all day with the JLab JBuds Air Executive true wireless earbuds. Three EQ settings let you customize sound easily, and soft Cloud Foam eartips keep you comfortable while listening. Plus dual mics offer clear phones calls. Powerful batteries and the included charging case let these JLab JBuds Air Executive true wireless earbuds deliver up to 30 total hours of massive sound.
Posted by: Txstatesal
from AUstin, TX
Excuse the pun but I am a little underwhelmed with the technology here JLAB. In a world filled with Bluetooth earbuds everything is important and the Bluetooth in these carries the same issues that my other JLAB’s did. It is frustrating when the earbuds aren’t in sync and play the music seconds apart. I can’t walk away from my phone without the earbuds losing connectivity, the inability to make outgoing calls because the Bluetooth can’t figure out how to get me the audio from my phone.
Earbuds are not snowflakes so I am pretty confident these aren’t a defective pair. My other JLABs has mirroring issues.
Now, when they do work properly 80% of the time they have great noise, I like the triple tap funcstion to change listening style from bass to a more audio book friendly profile, the design is nice as you can see, and the foam cushion tips are mini-pillows for my ears! They fit great, do well at the gym and the carrying case is beautiful.
The carrying case alone is a beauty with its vegan leather, built in charging wire so you don’t have to worry about losing it and the case has lights that tells you the battery status.
Definitely worth giving them a chance but I do hope JLAB rethinks the possibility of engaging a updated Bluetooth system because I get so frustrated when they abruptly mess up a work call and I can’t use them.
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Stream audio from your TV wirelessly with this Bluetooth audio transmitter and receiver. You can stream to one Bluetooth headset or two headsets and/or Airpods simultaneously. Enjoy the freedom to walk around while listening to theTV up to 100 feet away. Receiver function allows you to bluetooth enable an audio device and stream to that device from a bluetooth phone, tablet, PC. Features include digital and analog audio inputs for compatibility with a variety of TVs and other devices, dual headphone / speaker connectivity, and Qualcomm aptX Low Latency technology for high-fidelity audio with no lip-sync delay.
Posted by: Txstatesal
from Austin, TX
This extender truly let me down since it was posed to be pretty easy to set up, plug in audio and get going.
This was not the case and if I am honest I still can't figure out all the features that it shows on the packaging. I'm pretty tech savvy and I believe I can follow instructions fairly well but there is something missing here and I am bummed.
I wanted to get my gaming headset to connect to my tv so that I wouldn't bother everyone with my Battle Royale sessions. Oh well I'll give it another try and if it does not work then I will keep searching. I wish this was an easy feat but alas it was not.
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Acer Nitro 5 Laptop: Lose yourself in the absorbing multimedia experience delivered by this Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop. The Intel Core i5 processor ensures a lag-free performance, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card delivers immersive visuals on the 15.6-inch Full HD display. This Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop has 8GB of RAM for seamless multitasking.
Posted by: Txstatesal
from Austin, TX
The Nitro 5 touches on some major features and leaves room for more but overall a great laptop for beginners in computer gaming. One cosmetic flaw I can't get passed as I type is the darn oil from my skin smears the matte black finish. I don't have oily skin but nonetheless it is there.
Anyway, I have been able to load up my profile from other Windows computers so that was neat. I like the graphics and the resolution, now in a time when 4k and 5k screens are coming out I could want more but it does the job.
A good reference is my time with Fornite and trying to snap a picture. I tried my best here to get a good picture so I apologize. I play handheld usually but then was able to see the screen in a larger format and fell in love!
Downloading was pretty rough to get through, i'm not sure if it was the wi-fi card in the laptop but when I plugged it into the CAT5 cable it sped up the download.
Aesthetically it is pleasing and reminds me of a sports car in the form of a laptop. It has this beautiful glowing red keyboard that isn't harsh, matte black finish, when closed the back end of it looks like the grill of a vehicle from Fast and the Furious and for me that is cool. It has sparked conversation and doubters but as I play and show my friends the laptop, I have won them over!
Acer Nitrosense and Coolboost are life changing in that you can set the fans to the type of activity you are doing on the computer. So when I was playing my game I tapped the game button and it allocated more power to the cooling system to allow me to better maximize my time online.
Pretty neat computer overall and would definitely recommend it for someone who is looking for a bump up in gaming gear or wants to test the waters with PC games.
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Create the ultimate home theater with this Polk Audio Denon Ultra HD AV receiver. The five 140W channels support a wide range of speakers, while the five HDMI inputs easily connect to various media devices. This Polk Audio Denon Ultra HD AV receiver upgrades picture quality and home viewing experiences with support for 4K resolution, HDR and Dolby Vision.
Customer Rating
4
Wires Everywhere But Great Sound
on June 11, 2019
Posted by: Txstatesal
from Austin, TX
I was very conflicted on where to begin with my review because it delivers amazing sound from all angles. However, there are design elements that I didn't consider and I prefer a sleek minimal look where this has a large clunky receiver, wires all over and a dated operating/setup.
At the forefront of everything the sound I got was theatre quality which is pleasing. I've had some sound systems that are muffled or are just loud without giving crisp and clear sounds. Polk's Blackstone system is what a good starter theatre system for the home should be. The subwoofer provided the best level of bass while the smaller five speaker system complimented the room.
All of this was possible through the microphone which calibrates the speakers based on the room.
Setup took me a while but I allocated time for it since I knew I would be splitting speaker wires and setting up various speakers. A pitfall for theatre systems is still the split wires and removing such and eye sore from a living room.
I am disappointed in the Denon receiver because it was so bulky, it had a dated looking setup program which needs refinement and more features. It does not come off as user friendly. The remote is large and the volume animation on the tv made my 4K tv look tacky.
I probably need in wall speakers to keep the minimal look I want so don't hesitate to get this system based on my feedback. I was just really hoping for a update from the theatre system setup I had in the early 2000s but there are still quite a few wires to work through which was really my big setback.
Wires and the few dated qualities aside I really love the sound it gave me. I loved watching National Geographic and being able to ear water splashing and all the other sounds you just don't get from your normal tv speakers. I was also excited during a horror flick which made me feel like I was at the movies but at home.
Great sound and I could not have asked for more!
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Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 2 rocks a surprisingly big sound anywhere. Heading outside? Hit Outdoor Boost for louder crisper audio autodoors.
Posted by: Txstatesal
from Austin, TX
I've had my eyes on a UE Wonderboom for a while now! With the 2nd version I went ahead and got one and I am excited that I did for many ways. I won't bore you with all of them and just provide the top three.
Sound quality is crisp and really pushes through barriers. I love all sorts of music from Susan Boyle, Machine Gun Kelly, The Wandering Hearts, and Ben Platt. A little easy listening, rap, folk, and pop gives me some idea of how the speaker will workout for me and my life. I like how portable this is because I love to listen to podcasts at my desk in the morning and play some classical music to get my day going. Then I can toss this little speaker into the shower on my shelf and have a mid-day sing-a-long in the water and not worry about destroying my speaker.
Which brings me to waterproofing the speaker. It was a great idea to carry this over into the second version where it is dust proof and water proof. Living in Texas we often visit the river or lake for relief from the heat during hot summer days. I recently took this on a river trip with me where it outlasted many speakers on our three hour trip and had better sound quality even when splashed with water. It felt good to have people come up and tag alongside our group to share the music and fun.
Lastly is the design quality and battery life. I went for the darker speaker with grey accents and a blue tone handle. It reminds me of the yoga pants I have that are trendy enough to take to a restaurant but also go and get sweaty at the gym. So a very unsuspecting speaker that provides more than meets the eye.
Hopefully, your take away is that UE came to the table and brought a small speaker with a big voice. I am in love and can't wait for my next outdoor adventure with my Wonderboom 2.
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Improve your grip with this OtterBox Otter + Pop Symmetry Series case for Apple iPhone XS Max. A built-in PopGrip adds minimal bulk when folded and extends for use as a phone grip and a convenient kickstand. This OtterBox Otter + Pop Symmetry Series case guards against impacts with a rugged synthetic rubber and polycarbonate construction.
Posted by: Txstatesal
from Austin, TX
Easily please with this case, I had my iPhone Xs Max about six months before my fourth of fifth drop proved that it could crack. So I had my phone fixed and I have been hoping for something with a flatter face.
I have refused to add a bulky case to my sleek phone. I'm not so bummed now because Otter has a great track record and it doesn't make my phone heavier.
The Pop Grip also has a pro, it sits flush against the case when not in use. So basically you won't have a lopsided phone when laying on its back. I've see people with pop grips and to me it looks tacky but this one sits flat on the back of the phone and when I want to pull it out I can.
Now, I am not saying I'm going to purposely drop my phone because I have learned but I feel more confident the affected area/back of my phone is more secure now.
Oh and I am a guy so any phone cases can create bulk in my pockets but this one keeps the profile slim which I liked.
Definitely a good add to my phone!
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Diagnose automobile mechanical issues with this AT&T Harman Spark smart car device. Compatibility with Android and iOS mobile devices offers convenient control and monitoring, while a 4G LTE receiver brings Wi-Fi to your ride. This AT&T Harman Spark smart car device features an accelerometer and gyroscope sensors for vehicle tracking.
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Enjoy your favorite tunes with this iHome IDL48B portable speaker, which features a rechargeable battery to simplify on-the-go listening and allows you to play music stored on most Apple devices with a Lightning connector and most MP3 players.
Is this compatible with the iPad Air?
Is speaker dock compatible with iPad air?
Yes, you can sync it with bluetooth or connect it using the AUX cord that comes with the unit.
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