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These SANUS Height-Adjustable Speaker Stands designed for Sonos Era 100 and Sonos Era 300 offer 17" of effortless sliding height adjustment, cable management and a sleek design. This adjustable stand is sure to deliver optimal audio performance regardless of your listening needs. Constructed of durable steel and extruded aluminum, this not only resists wear, but also perfectly complements the aesthetics of the Sonos Era 100 and 300 for a sleek, seamless look. Perfect for use in any setup, be it home theater, surround sound, or ambient listening. For a cable-free look, our Press Fit cable management technology secures and conceals cords down the back of the stand. Easily assembles in 15 minutes with a Phillips screwdriver, this sleek stand will help get you the perfect sound for your space. These speaker stands are easy to install and are safety tested to meet UL standards. At Sanus, we stand behind our products and aim to provide the best experience for you from purchase through installation. Our knowledgable, friendly customer care team based right here in the U.S. is available 7 days a week by phone, email, or chat if you need support.
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5
Premium Product for a Premium Speaker
on June 21, 2023
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Sanus, known for premium TV and speaker mounts and stands, has made a new speaker stand to work with the new Sonos Era 100 and 300 speakers. Available in white or black to match the speakers or your personal preference, they promise to offer a clean and stable minimalist look for your speakers.
In the box, you’ll find a pair of stands and instructions. The box is quite heavy, these are well weighted bases to keep your pricy Sonos speakers secure if they are bumped while on the stands. Assembly is really straightforward, with just a few Philips head screws. There is a channel in the back to hide the speaker power cord so the end result is a very clean look. Adjusting the height is a clever trigger mechanism that once adjusted can be removed to lock the speaker in place and prevent someone from accidentally releasing the mechanism and dropping the speaker height. There are also rubber feet for hardwood surfaces or carpet spikes if you need to secure the speakers on carpet.
Overall, these are minimal and modern and should fit in with any décor that also has the Era speakers in it. If you have a single speaker that needs a home, or a stereo pair, or are super fancy and using Era speakers as surround rears in a full Sonos surround speaker arrangement, these stands will add a classy and secure way to set them up.
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Body Comp offers a total body assessment with weight precise up to 50g, plus full body composition metrics (body fat and water percentage, plus muscle and bone mass), cardiovascular assessment (Standing Heart Rate, Vascular Age), and an Electrodermal Activity Score, providing the most complete and accurate overview of body metrics ever offered. Every weigh-in appears in the Withings app automatically, via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth sync. And unlike many smart scales, with Wi-Fi sync, you don’t have to have your phone with you when you weigh-in to synchronize your data.
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4
Interesting insights, buggy software
on May 29, 2023
Posted by: Keyan
Withings has iterated their advanced scales, and the Body Comp (short for Composition) scale sits at the middle of the line up, between the basic scale and the “Body Scan” top of the line model. It promises to deliver more details about your overall health, including some details about what your body is made of, hydration levels, and vascular age. As someone who is working on getting healthier and likes data, I was excited to try out this scale and get more insight into my overall health.
In the package is the scale, a set of feet for extremely thick carpet (hard floors are recommended), and some instructions. It does come with batteries preinstalled, and a pull tab is pulled during the setup process to get them working. Initial setup was straightforward, however if you use Apple Health data imports, there are several errors, the craziest being that height is somehow registered as centimeters in the foot category. I am a taller person, but not that tall!
Once connected to Bluetooth and wifi (handy so you don’t need your phone nearby all the time), it did a quick firmware update and was ready for the first measurement. Just stand on it with bare feet and it does its thing, scanning information about your body by measuring electrical currents through it. As it scans, it shows you details, ending with heart rate, which means the scanning is complete. Information is uploaded to the app and sync’d to Apple Health, if you enabled that feature.
The data is very interesting, giving you information about muscle mass, body fat, hydration, and after enough scans, vascular age. The app will start to trend this data so you can track it over time, and give you insights into areas you may want to focus on in your overall health. As a data person, this insight helps me understand where I am in my health journey and if I am making meaningful progress.
Adding another user is where things got weird. My wife wanted to also try this thing out, we installed the app and set up her account, following the instructions to set up the scale..again, which also involved setting up wifi and everything else another time. Somehow, it went crazy and reported her weight in kgs instead of lbs to the app and Apple health, which were both still in lbs! It overwrote her data in Apple Health with this incorrect weight, which we were able to correct manually. Clearly, there are still some app and software bugs to work out, and it was a frustrating experience for us.
Overall, this product has promise. It can help you get insight into your overall health in just a few seconds, and goes way beyond a typical scale. The data and trending information is very interesting, and the wifi connectivity is handy so you don’t have to sync via Bluetooth to a nearby device. Having another family member add the scale to their own account was weird and clunky, and hopefully those issues are smoothed out soon. I think that it will be a useful tool as I track my health over time, and equips me with information that will help me lead a healthier lifestyle.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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CP2K16G4DFRA32A is the Crucial 32GB kit consisting of (2) 16GB DDR4 Pro desktop modules that operate at the speed of 3200MT/s and has a CAS Latency of 22. It is a UDIMM and conforms to the industry standard DDR4 UDIMM layout of 288 pins. It is compatible with systems that can take DDR4-3200 UDIMM memory.
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This 32gb (2x16gb) DDR4 memory kit from Crucial is a budget friendly, no frills memory for people who just want it to work well and aren’t interested in RGB lights, huge heat spreaders, or extreme overclocking.
In the package are the two memory sticks. They have a basic heat spreader on them to help with thermal control, and support XMP 2.0 if your motherboard does. Swap out your previous RAM for them and you are ready to go, super simple installation as all memory typically is.
Booting up, my older HP OMEN gaming PC picked up the new memory without issue and the system now shows 32GB, an upgrade from my previous 16GB. Now, here is the great part, especially for users who have older PCs or PCs that don’t support XMP overclocking. Memory has different speed and performance values that it shares with the system, and these values dictate how fast the memory will be clocked without overclocking. One of these is JDEC, and the other is XMP. Much of the memory on the market will advertise “3200” or similar speeds, but will only report a slower 2666 to the motherboard with the JDEC timings. The 3200 or higher speeds are reserved only for XMP motherboards. Sadly, this HP only uses JDEC timings, so most of the memory on the market only will operate at 2666mhz (1333x2). However, this memory kit, I am happy to say, reports a speed of 3200mhz (1600x2) for JDEC timings!! This is very exciting as you will actually get the performance you paid for.
Overall, this is a solid memory kit and the proper JDEC speed reporting makes it a great one for older systems or systems that don’t support XMP.
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MX Keys S Logitech Wireless Keyboard — a low-profile full-size keyboard that offers a fluid, precise typing experience and customizable, time-saving Smart Actions that automate your most repetitive tasks with a single keystroke. The backlit keyboard features smart backlighting that lights up when your hands approach it and automatically adjusts to suit the time of day.
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Logitech has refined its flagship productivity keyboard, the MX Keys, with a new “S” variant. This new iteration retains many of the key features of the previous generation, while adding a few new things that freshen it up for the future.
The packaging is functional and highly recyclable. In the box is the keyboard, the bolt receiver (which replaces the Unifying receiver of the previous generation), and a USB A to C charging cable. I plugged it in to get a good charge on it, and it was ready to go. The charging light slowly pulses while the battery charges, and turns off when fully charged, which is a nice change from the previous generation that leaves the green light on all the time. If the battery gets low it will turn red. It comes paired to the included Bolt receiver (which is replacing the now very old Unifying receiver across the Logitech line). Logitech promises better performance and most importantly a high level of secure encryption between peripherals and the Bolt receiver, and will be welcome to many who have the latest versions of Logitech’s non-gaming mice, as they can now use one receiver for both the keyboard and the mouse. The Bolt receiver is still USB-A, not C, and no adapter is included in the box. At this price point, and now that USB-C is the only option on many laptops, Logitech should include an adapter in the box. You can always pair the keyboard with Bluetooth and avoid dongles entirely, but that reduces some of the features and security.
This keyboard, like its predecessor, keeps the unique “dish” shaped keys and excellent butterfly keystroke mechanism that is a hallmark of the MX keys line. It also features a customizable backlight and several function and shortcut keys. I found all of the shortcut keys to be very useful – there are keys for locking your PC (great in a business setting), the Windows calculator, snipping tool, backlight control for the keyboard, etc. If you want to add custom functions you can also do that using the Logi Options+ software. The software also allows you to customize things like the backlight duration, upgrade the firmware, etc. It would be nice if there were a way to save your settings to the keyboard instead of requiring the Options+ software, as many corporate managed devices will not allow the installation of unapproved software, which limits some of the features and customization options of the keyboard.
Working with this keyboard is a joy. The keys have a perfect balance of effort and accuracy, you don’t feel like you will accidentally press a key but you also don’t need to mash them to make them register a keystroke. Compared to a cheaper, non-name brand keyboard I have also used, this one is vastly superior. The all black keys and deck of this keyboard keep it classy, while the backlight makes finding your way in the dark easy, especially useful for the shortcut keys which are used less frequently. It has as solid feel and does not flex or creak during use. It does not have any adjustable angle feet on it, so if you prefer to have a more propped up keyboard angle you’ll have to figure something out to prop it up. I didn’t have any problems with the angle it has.
In addition to the bolt receiver, this keyboard can pair with devices over Bluetooth, and can support connections on up to 3 devices. Pairing to an iPad was pretty straightforward, requiring me to enter a 6 digit code on the keyboard for extra security during pairing. Connectivity with either Bolt or standard Bluetooth seems very good, with no lag or interference problems during testing.
Overall, I am very impressed by the Mx Keys S from Logitech. It has a set of thoughtful and useful shortcut keys, the switch to the Bolt receiver will be welcomed by many, and it has extended connectivity to connect to the multiple devices many people have on their desks. I wrote this entire review on it, and it is performing very well. I do wish Logitech had included a USB A to C adapter for the Bolt receiver in the box, as USB-C is becoming the standard, but that is a minor quibble on an otherwise excellent keyboard. If you are in the market for a premium productivity tool for your home or office, this keyboard is worth the price and stands above many of the cheaper alternatives out there.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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JVC Marshmallow Plus true wireless active noise cancelling inner ear headphones with memory foam ear tips for a custome secure fit. Includes Low Latency mode for gaming and watching videos. Bluetooth version 5.3 ensures a stable wireless connection and enjoy up to 26 hours of total use with included rechargeable charging case that includes USB-C charging. Three sound modes and independent Left/Right single-ear use. Auto-pairing and auto on/off. Touch controls for music or phone calls. Sweat and splash-proof IPX4 rated, ideal for sports and fitness. Integrated microphone with voice assistant compatibility.
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4
Good value, tons of features
on April 30, 2023
Posted by: Keyan
JVC’s next generation of Marshmallow+ ear buds offer an improved design over the previous generation at an affordable price. They also have a low latency mode to help response time with gaming, which is often an issue with Bluetooth headphones. With a very competitive price and a pretty extensive features list, they look like a good value, but how do they compare? Time to find out.
In the package are the ear buds, a charging cable (USB-C, yay!), some ear tips (smaller memory foam, and 3 sizes of silicone ear tips for those who do not prefer the memory foam option), and the manual. The manual is pretty sparse, just running through the basics of how to manage the headphones and navigate the touch controls. I found the memory foam tips that came installed to be a good fit. They go into the ear easily and are very comfortable, providing a good seal. As with most in-ear type headphones, you can hear yourself talk like you plugged your ears, however I did not experience any kind of pressure or discomfort, which was very welcome. I frequently have problems with this for in-ear buds, but I had no sensation of “cabin pressure” either with them just in my ears or with noise cancellation active. One note here – the earbuds have small plastic guards on them for travel that need to be peeled off so they can charge from the case. If you are like me and just open up things and plug them in to charge, be sure to take those off before you get going.
Pairing the earbuds initially is pretty straightforward. Pull them out of the charging case and they power up. If they can’t find a device that they have paired with previously, they will automatically enter pairing mode. It’s not quite as seamless as AirPods if you have an Apple device, but nothing on the market really is. If they pair to a device you had them paired to previously, but you want to pair them to yet another device, it isn’t immediately obvious how to do that. You need to manually disconnect it from the thing it was paired to and wait for them to enter paring mode again, which is not always easy to do and kind of annoying. The touch controls work fine, however getting them out of the case and into your ears without accidentally tapping them, especially with the memory foam tips that need a little push to seat in your ear, is challenging. I found that I am very good at inadvertently tapping them while going into my ear, with the single tap on the right entering into “ambient” mode, which lowers the volume considerably.
Once in and paired, time to listen! For the price, these buds sound good. Bass, in particular, with the sealed design, is very good. Highs and mids are not as detailed or as textured as my AirPods Pro, but these cost about 25% as much as those. For most users, these will be fine. Sound isolation is also good, with active noise cancellation and the memory foam tips pushing out unwanted sounds. The mics work fine for taking an occasional phone call, and battery life is in the typical around 6 hour mark for ear buds. Considering their price, they sound good and have a lot of features.
One thing that is advertised on the box is “low latency” mode for video and gaming. These little buds support AptX Low Latency, and it does work, but there are some things you should know before you buy them thinking they will just work for gaming. First of all, low latency mode is dependent entirely on the device you are pairing with. Nintendo Switch and Apple devices for example, do not support low latency mode, and you will notice lag in gaming. This is true of many other devices as well, they must also support AptX LL mode. This may require you to buy a dedicated Bluetooth transmitter that supports AptX LL and plug it into the headphone jack or USB port of your device. The final annoyance here is that you must put the headphones into low latency mode by tapping on the right earbud 4 times. THIS IS NOT MENTIONED IN THE MANUAL. It’s pretty unforgiveable that the manual does not mention how to get the headphones into LL mode when it is advertised on the box. I stumbled on it when I found the online version of the manual. Fortunately, once in LL mode, they will stay that way through multiple power ups. Using a Bluetooth 5.3 transmitter, I was able to test LL mode on a switch, and it was great. But it is a chore to get there and very dependent on your device if it will work.
Overall, for their price, this is a solid set of Bluetooth earbuds. Supporting the latest Bluetooth 5.3 standard is fantastic, and the features list is as extensive as sets costing much more. Low Latency mode, if you have a compatible transmitter and know how to get them into LL mode, is great for gaming. The sound quality in the mids and highs is not as great as higher end ear buds, and the incomplete manual is unfortunate and keep this from being perfect, but it these are a solid option to consider if you want good sound on a budget.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Work smarter and enjoy constant, fade-free power with the Greenworks 80V battery-powered 18” cordless chainsaw. With up to 270 cuts on a single charge, this lightweight, quiet-running saw features chain speeds up to 78.74 ft/s and 10,500 rpm for fast cuts with no bogging down, heat-treated steel bucking spikes for gripping wood securely, inertia-activated chain break that stops that chain when kick-back is detected, and automatic chain oiler that keeps chain perfectly lubricated. With hassle-free, trigger starts, you’ll get to work fast, with no priming, no choke, and no pull cord; plus, battery fully recharges in just 60 minutes. Greenworks exclusive Intelligent Power combines TRUBRUSHLESS motor technology, lithium-ion battery power, superior cutting, and ultra-fast control systems for power output equivalent to a 50cc gas-powered motor. Includes 4.0 Ah battery and rapid charger. Battery is compatible with 75+ Greenworks 80V products. Life. Powered. By Greenworks.
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Greenworks is one of the major brands in electric yard tools, offering high power tools that don’t have the mess, fuss, and emissions of gas-powered tools, while still having enough capacity to get the job done for most homeowners. One of the latest offerings in their newer 80V line is an 18” chainsaw, that promises power similar to a gas motor. Can it deliver?
Opening the box, you have the chainsaw, with the blade covered safely in a sheath, the substantial 80V 4.0ah extended run battery, the charging dock, a wrench, and a set of instructions. This tool comes fully assembled from the factory and needs no assembly. I do suggest you read the instructions, as it has several key safety and operational features of the chainsaw, including how to use the tensioner and the chain brake. Plug in the charging dock and slide the battery in, and it fires up an active fan to pour power into this big battery pack. The pack charges pretty quickly considering its size. One thing I that did strike me is how narrow the chainsaw motor housing is. With no gas tank, piston, carburetor, etc, the brushless motor tucks in neatly, and most of the space in the back of the chainsaw is just to hold the battery pack. With the battery pack in the unit it is not super light, but it balances well and is very maneuverable.
Before you go out and start cutting, you need to fill the blade oil reservoir with chainsaw oil. This protects the chain, the gears, and the blade, and is essential for the longevity of the tool and cutting performance. None comes in the box, but it can be found easily. I used a funnel to make filling easier. Compared to a small gas motor, this one oil type is much easier to deal with than fuel, engine oil, or mixing fuel and oil for a small 2 stroke engine. After you get the blade oil filled, it’s time to get cutting.
Operation is simple, remove the sheath, release the chain brake, press in the safety button, and pull the trigger. It fires up instantly at full power, and only makes noise when cutting. Operation, compared to gas, is quiet, and power is plentiful. It cuts easily though treated lumber and tree limbs, allowing me to tear down some extra material I needed to dispose of and do some spring pruning with ease. I didn’t need to fell a full tree, but there is plenty of power here to do so for all but the largest of trees, which unless you are a trained professional, I do not suggest you try at home.
Overall, for most homeowners looking for a tool to maintain their property and do some demolition work or rough cutting of boards and other lumber, this is a great tool for the job. Not having to mess with gas and have the constant noise of an engine running is a huge plus, and makes this a great tool for most homeowners.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With next-level audio that hits from every direction, Era 300 doesn’t just surround you, it puts you inside your music. Connect to all your content and devices using WiFi, Bluetooth, and 3.5 mm line in. Immerse yourself in the ultimate Dolby Atmos experience when you pair two with Arc or Beam (Gen 2).
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5
Atmos in a single speaker
on March 27, 2023
Posted by: Keyan
Sonos, long a pioneer in wireless audio, has entered a new phase with the introduction of the Era 100 and 300 speakers. The Era 300 advertises Dolby Atmos spatial audio out of a single speaker enclosure. Can it deliver on this lofty promise? Let’s open the box and find out.
The packaging on this speaker is well thought out and understated. Sonos advertises a high degree of recyclability, and it shows. No glossy cardboard here, just a simple box with a set of clever slides to release the top part. No tape, no fuss, it just opens simply. In the box is the generously long power cord (yay), the speaker, and some paperwork. The speaker is in a nice fabric bag to keep it from being scuffed during transport, not a plastic bag and ton of Styrofoam. I’m a fan of the entire setup. It presents and protects the product without being overly wasteful and filling your garbage with…garbage.
Calling this speaker a “speaker” though is a bit of a simplification, inside the single housing is actually 6 drivers, and they explain the somewhat unique shape of the enclosure. Unlike many of the cylinders that seem to dominate the standalone speaker market at the moment, this one is designed to be placed on the side or a corner of a room and has angles to optimize the projection of sound out of the enclosure to maximize the spatial audio effect. Two tweeters fire slightly forward and up from the sides, one from the top for height channel, and one firing forward to reenforce the vocal track. The other two speakers are woofers that are angled in opposite directions, allowing them to compress into each other and enhance bass. All in all, while it is something of a unique shape and pretty large enclosure, it offers a driver arrangement that is truly unique.
Setting up the speaker is a cinch. Using the Sonos app, it took at most 10 minutes to detect and update the speaker with the latest firmware. As this is my first Sonos speaker, I had to also sign in to my music services, in this case, Amazon Music Unlimited, Apple Music, and SiriusXM. All of them were simple to set up. If you want to do a more advanced tuning, you can perform the Sonos “Trueplay” setup, where the speaker will send out tones while you walk around the room with an iPhone and, using the mic on your phone, will tune the speaker for your space and placement. There is also a simple mode for Trueplay where it uses the mics on the speaker to do the sound tuning – this is the only option for Android users or for users who don’t feel like walking around a room waving an iPhone up and down. I did the more extensive tune, and it does make a difference in how the speaker sounds in the space. Music, especially Atmos audio, sounds more expansive and balanced once the tuning was done. It did take a couple of tries to get it right, when they say to wave the phone up and down while tuning, they mean it, and will restart it if you don’t move enough.
The speaker also supports two voice assistants, Sonos and Amazon’s Alexa. The Sonos assistant is a great one for basic commands centered around operating the speaker. It processes everything on the speaker itself, so it has more privacy than Alexa. Privacy is actually a central feature of this speaker, with both a button on the top to shut down the mics in software, or an actual physical switch on the back that cuts power to the mics completely. The rest of the controls are also easy to use, the touch bar for volume control is a highlight. Natural and easy to just swipe and adjust. There is also a small button to put the speaker into Bluetooth paring mode – this is one of the first Sonos standalone speakers to support Bluetooth. While it has the most compromises in terms of audio quality, when guests are around it is the easiest way for someone to play impromptu DJ. It also supports AirPlay for streaming from Apple devices. The final connection option, other than wireless, is a line-in via a USB-C port. This requires a special connector from Sonos.
The real “native” way to listen to music on this speaker is through streaming directly from a music service using the Sonos app. This is the only way to get spatial audio, the main selling feature of this speaker, to work. Using a compatible music service, such as Apple Music or Amazon Music Unlimited, you can use spatial audio via Dolby Atmos encoded music. And it sounds really great for a single speaker. While this unit has limits and will never be able to replicate a full surround setup, for an enclosure of this size I am impressed. Music and vocals are incredibly clear, with distinct texture. The sound fills the room and sounds like it is coming from a much wider sound field than the 10” width of this thing should create. For a system without a dedicated sub, it creates a good amount of bass. You won’t feel it in your bones, but it is balanced and full, with the dual woofers filling the room with warm tones.
Overall, I am really impressed with this speaker. It is a great way to listen to Atmos music with an easy to use and accessible setup, and offers great sound quality in a single unit. Sonos spent a lot of time on the design, and it shows. Unlike most streaming speakers, there is a local voice assistant and the mics can be completely powered off with a physical switch if privacy is your thing. Its sound quality and features do come with a price, but if you want to equip a room with immersive sound that supports multiple music streaming services, this is one that should be on your short list.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Allow us to help you maintain the battery of your phone while you’re on the go with the Best Buy essentials BE-MQ25KW23 5,000mAh Magnetic Wireless Portable Charger for Apple and Most USB-C Devices. A standard USB-C port and magnetic charging provide 7.5W of total power to keep your devices charged and at the ready. With a 5,000mAh capacity, attach the charger to your iPhone or other magnetic compatible device or use the included USB-C cable for other devices. LED indicator lights will let you know when the battery is charging your device and when it needs to be charged. A white, compact design lets the battery fit smoothly into your pocket or purse, ready to take wherever you go. Let us keep your devices powered with portable batteries backed by Best Buy.
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This wireless charger from the Best Buy essentials line has a lot of features that consumers want in a wireless charger, including 7.5W charging, USB-C, and even an integrated kickstand. Unfortunately, the product lacks some key and expected features that make for a flawed charger in a saturated market with better alternatives.
First, the couple of good things – it does charge quickly, with 7.5W, and the integrated kickstand is handy. MagSafe locking is solid as long as you have a MagSafe compatible case. Many case manufacturers are claiming “MagSafe” compatibility, but don’t really have it. You need a case with the pass through metal rings to allow magnetic accessories to attach properly. Be wary of cases that just say “MagSafe charging compatible”, as many of those don’t have the rings and accessories like this charger won’t stick properly. Charging levels are as expected for a 5000mah battery pack, it can charge an iPhone 13 Pro about 60-70%, depending on temperature and if the phone is being used.
On to the flaws. The biggest is that this charger does not have any kind of meaningful charge level indicator. It’s completely crazy that you have no idea what level of charge this thing has when you walk out the door with it. It could be full, or down to 25%, pressing button will still show green. When it is low, it flashes yellow, which is not actually mentioned in the manual. Literally, it doesn’t bother to tell you anywhere that if it is flashing yellow it has run out and you need to charge it. As the final fail on this product, it has a noticeable coil whine. You can hear a high pitched pulsing sound from a couple of feet away in a quiet room. I have other 7.5W MagSafe chargers, and none of them make an audible sound.
This product is well intended but fundamentally flawed. Typically, Best Buy Essentials products (Insignia) are well thought out products at lower prices than name brands, but in this case, the lack of any kind of functional battery level indicator, in addition to an incomplete manual and noticeable coil whine, make this product one to avoid.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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We all want to turn heads, but one rogue nose hair can be a real head turner for all the wrong reasons. The Weed Whacker 2.0 is fitted with a significantly improved stainless steel rotary blade, our second-generation nose & ear hair trimmer provides a closer, easier cut, missing fewer hairs. Once you try this painless solution, you’ll never pluck your strays again.
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Manscaped, which makes several grooming products geared towards men, has improved their ear and nose hair trimmer to this new iteration. For a device dedicated to a single task, it needs to really be good at it to justify the cost. Can it? Read on to find out!
The packaging is all high end, and at the price point for a single purpose grooming accessory, it should be. In the box is the groomer, a small low power output power brick, and a USB-C to USB-A cable. The documentation mentions it uses a NiMH battery, so don’t try using rapid chargers with it, despite the USB-C plug, as they won’t be able to charge that type of battery any faster. Checking over the manual, it says the trimmer head life is estimated at about 3 months, which seems a bit short. Everything is trying to be a consumable or subscription these days, but hopefully it cuts for more than 3 months before it starts to tug instead of cut cleanly.
The trimmer itself is very compact and can be easily stored in a bag or a drawer. It has a rubberized grip and a bright LED to indicate that it is on or charging. The trimmer head is a little larger than other trimmers I have used, with an aggressive pattern to help cut hairs with authority. And it does. Compared to the nose trimmer heads I’ve used on groomers that have an interchangeable head, this one cuts very clearly and quickly with no tugging or pain. It also doesn’t tickle nearly as badly as some I have used. It’s fast and clean to cut. I did find the power switch to be a little tough to move to turn off. The button isn’t rubberized and outside of a raised edge, has no grip. I had to hook a fingernail into the edge frame to click it off. A minor thing, but for the price as a premium product, it seems like the one part you interact with regularly wasn’t given the same attention as the rest of the product or the packaging.
Overall, if you have super aggressive ear or nose hair and you want to have a tool dedicated to the task of cutting them down quickly and with no tugging, this is the tool for you. It’s pretty pricy for a single grooming accessory, but it does do the job well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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From simple tweaks and trims to advanced artistic options and effects, it’s never been easier to create beautiful, awe-inspiring photos and videos. With Adobe Sensei AI*, bring motion to your photos and click once to transform your videos with effects inspired by famous works of art. Add depth to photos with peek-through overlays, and showcase your memories with new collage and slideshow templates. Plus, go beyond your desktop with new web and mobile companion apps (English-only beta), and enjoy faster installation and performance plus Apple M1 chip support. Have fun with the easy picture editor and moviemaker for Mac and Windows.
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Adobe, makers of iconic software such as Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premier, for many years have made a “light” version of Photoshop and Premier in their “Elements” series for casual and home users who want to make a few light edits, fix red-eye, etc on their photos or videos but don’t want to pay monthly for access to the full “Creative Cloud” suite.
Photoshop Elements and Premier Elements both have the same modes, from a quick mode that offers some common tools in a simplified interface, to guided that walks the user through some common and quick fixes, to “Expert” mode which allows the user full control over the editing tools. As someone who has some experience with photo and video editing, I usually go straight for the expert modes. That said, there is value in the quick mode for basic edits, and the guided modes can help new users get familiar with the tools.
Most of the essential tools are here, allowing for basic photo edits such as removing blemishes or even people from photos, correcting exposure, adjusting white balance, etc. It can remove red eyes or even “open closed eyes” of a person who happened to blink when the picture was taken. The video editing is also decent, allowing for multiple clips and audio tracks, with a good selection of effects and transitions. I like that splitting files on the expert mode timeline is as simple as clicking the scissors icon, although one quirk I found is that you need to make sure both your video and audio tracks are selected and active, or else it will only cut one and not the other. For video output modes, most of the common codecs, resolutions, and frame rates are supported. One nice touch is that when importing media, if the media is different from your project settings, a pop up comes up that allows you at align the final output with the input media. You can also just export the audio from your video in different formats, which is really useful.
If you have a tablet such as a surface, you can use the pen with the brush tools, but sadly it doesn’t seem to support some of the more advanced features like tilt and pressure sensitivity. Using the back of the pen didn’t work as an eraser either, you need to switch to the eraser tool.
Overall, Photoshop Elements and Premier Elements continue their tradition of making photo and video editing accessible at a fair price that doesn’t come with a monthly subscription. Recommended for those ready to move beyond the basic tools provided with their device but don’t plan on using professional grade tools (and paying for them).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SHIELD IPAD AIR CASE: PROTECTION THAT'S A SNAPThe Shield Sheer Matte iPad Case Air is proof positive that less is more. The polycarbonate plastic gives every Shield case its low profile, while still being tough enough to withstand everyday wear and tear. Just snap it on your iPad Air and go.Made for: iPad AirSHEER FINISH, ULTRA-SOFT TEXTUREWe've given the Shield Sheer Matte Case for iPad Air a hint of color, so you can still show off your iPad Air's design. The matte finish gives it a velvety smooth, ultra-soft texture.EASY TO SNAP ON & OFFThe streamlined design of the Shield Sheer Matte for iPad Air Case makes it easy to take on and off, so you can change up your case as often as you change your look.FULL ACCESS TO BUTTONS & PORTSOur Shield Sheer Matte iPad Air case is designed so that all the buttons, ports and speakers are fully exposed, so you can quickly and easily adjust your volume, plug in your headphones, and connect your charging cable while keeping your case on and your iPad Air fully protected.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5$30 for a piece of plastic that broke.
By CmdrJones
from New York, NY
Bought this in October when I bought my iPad.
It developed a crack within a few days, apparently because it installed and removed it a couple of times when I was applying a screen protector.
The other day it developed another crack that left a piece of plastic sticking out by the volume control. It's completely useless.
Emailed Belkin, they said I had to call, so I called. Spent 34 minutes on the phone and discovered they wouldn't replace it without a receipt.
I pointed out that I could send the thing to them (how would I have gotten it, right?) but, no.
Have to say I didn't expect a protective case to break, silly me.
So, the design or materials used thing are defective and I'm out $30.
No more Belkin products for me.
Keyan
December 28, 2013
If you bought it from Best Buy they should be able to reprint your receipt, or you can get it from your reward zone/my BestBuy history if you have an account.
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Own the Xbox One Rise of the Tomb Raider Bundle, featuring full-game downloads of Rise of the Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, and the exclusive Tactical Survival Kit Content Pack. Play and store more games than ever, including your Xbox 360 games, with the 1TB hard drive. Join Lara Croft on her first tomb raiding expedition and witness the rise of an icon in Rise of the Tomb Raider, with epic, high-octane action set in the most beautifully hostile environments on earth. And with the Tactical Survival Kit Content Pack, equip Lara with spec-ops tactical gear from enemy forces, including an all-black outfit that enables Lara to craft special ammunition, a carbon fiber compound bow that deals massive damage, and more.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Should've been a Day 1 edition...
By kjk91
I like that it has a 1TB SSHD and comes with the new elite controller, but this really should've been a Day 1 edition for the next gen consoles. ESPECIALLY since with the xbox one you have to download all games onto the console even with a disk format compared to a direct purchase from the xbox store. I've had to uninstall and reinstall games over and over just to play a game that I want to because I have about 4-5 core games that I keep on there that I play regularly. 500GB HD on a next gen console is frustrating especially when we had it on the xbox 360.
Overall, I am thinking of getting this if only for the extra hard drive space to store games. If I can't trade in my old xbox one, I may be waiting to get this until the price drops and just dropping $100 on an external hard drive.
Overall, I am thinking of getting this if only for the extra hard drive space to store games. If I can't trade in my old xbox one, I may be waiting to get this until the price drops and just dropping $100 on an external hard drive.
Keyan
In regards to your space concerns
October 6, 2015
You know that you can just plug in an external HDD to your xbox one and store games and apps there, right? Just go get a portable external HDD, plug it into the back, and tuck it away behind your xbox and store your games on that.
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Own the Xbox One Rise of the Tomb Raider Bundle, featuring full-game downloads of Rise of the Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, and the exclusive Tactical Survival Kit Content Pack. Play and store more games than ever, including your Xbox 360 games, with the 1TB hard drive. Join Lara Croft on her first tomb raiding expedition and witness the rise of an icon in Rise of the Tomb Raider, with epic, high-octane action set in the most beautifully hostile environments on earth. And with the Tactical Survival Kit Content Pack, equip Lara with spec-ops tactical gear from enemy forces, including an all-black outfit that enables Lara to craft special ammunition, a carbon fiber compound bow that deals massive damage, and more.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5This is a ok deal..
By Steve
I think this should of been day one edition .. This is good for people that are just getting a xbox one but also for hard core gamers for just the elite controller . I was going to get it but not worth it and in my opinion this isn't the best upgrade ever I think that will be when they make a slim ..
Keyan
New focus since Day One
October 6, 2015
The focus of the Xbox team prior to the launch of the XBO was as a media hub of which gaming was just one function. Unfortunately they miscalculated the effect that focus would have on their most vocal and dedicated fans. Since then they have rededicated their focus to gamers and gear heads who appreciate the options of a hybrid SSD and the elite controller. It's actually pretty remarkable what they have done in 2 years in terms of feature enhancements to the console and this new line of Elite console versions and accessories that are focused on the gaming community.
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We set out to create a performance-class controller to meet the needs of today's competitive gamers. Designed in collaboration with pro-level players, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller unlocks your full potential and adapts to your unique style of play. Experience game-changing accuracy, faster speed, and a tailored feel unlike anything before.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Perfection
By Keyan
The Xbox already has one of the most well designed controllers out there, and this one refines it to perfection. Everything about this exudes quality, from the high end packaging, to the case, to the controller itself. It is a joy to hold and you immediately get a feeling of quality and fit and finish that is unparalleled in Xbox controllers. All of the interchangeable parts lock in magnetically, no friction tension parts to wear out, no wondering if it is going in the right way, they just lock into place and are secure but easy to remove when you want to customize the controller. The long throw sticks are perfect for driving games or other precision uses, and the two profiles allow for on the fly switching of sensitivity, a great feature for running around and then switching to a lower sensitivity mode for careful aiming. The mappable under paddles mean you can map buttons that would normally take your thumbs off of the sticks to your other fingers. The hair trigger locks are great, I tend to set the right one for hair trigger and the other for long throw for aiming.
I also like that this controller, like all of the other Xbox controllers, just uses two AA batteries. Sealed in batteries means that you can't just swap in new ones and keep going - and when they eventually wear out, it means a new controller. I use high capacity rechargeable batteries in mine. It also comes with a nice long braided USB cable if you need to use it wired.
This controller allowes for you to customize it exactly to your gaming style and it is the ultimate Xbox controller. Recommended for gamers who are looking for the very best and are willing to pay the price for this controller.
Keyan
No I wasn't paid
October 29, 2015
Oh no, someone likes something on the Internet, they must be paid for it! No, I spent my own money on the controller and am just that impressed by it.
I did realize after posting that I didn't say anything negative and I was waiting for a comment like this to come along. If I had one negative it is the soft touch finish on the controller. It makes it feel great in the hands but it shows fingerprints if there is any oil at all on your hands, so it will need a wipe down with a microfiber cloth to keep the oils from breaking down the finish and to keep it from looking nasty.
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This Insignia™ NS-PCHD335 enclosure's aluminum construction safeguards your 3.5" Serial ATA hard drive against damage, allowing external use. USB 3.0 connectivity and a plug-and-play design help make setup easy.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Works but 3.5 HD is not very snug.
By RSS060609
The speed is great but the drive sits in the case pretty loosely.
Keyan
Agreed
October 30, 2015
I found this too. I've had this with other enclosures by other manufacturers too, the solution I have found is to go to a hardware store and get a package of the "extreme" all weather heavy duty Velcro, cut a couple of small pads out of the "soft or fuzzy" side of the velcro, and stick them to the far end of the HDD that goes into the enclosure (over the platter area if you know where that is) - do not stick it to any exposed circuit boards or directly over the motor in the center of the platter area of the drive. That will act as both a sound dampener and it will fit in there very snugly. Makes the enclosure quieter and the drive won't rattle around.
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The Smart Cover for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro is constructed from a single piece of polyurethane to protect the front of your device. The Smart Cover automatically wakes your iPad when opened and puts it to sleep when closed. It folds into different positions to create a stand for reading, typing, or watching videos. And it’s easy to remove, so you can snap it on and off whenever you want.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5It's a Smart Cover...
By Keyan
It does exactly what you would expect it to. As some others have mentioned it slightly overlaps the edges of the Pro - this is by design as Apple seems to assume you are going to also get the silicone back cover. With the back cover it fits perfectly to form a complete cover for the iPad Pro. One nice change in this generation is that the Smart Cover will magnically lock to the back of the iPad when it is folded open - although I don't like that my hands are against the felt the entire time it is flipped open as it will probably get dirty over time. I usually just pull it off when I am using the iPad and want it out of the way. The cover has a nice feel that matches the back shield cover. Overall it is exactly what you would expect. It and the back shield add up to a ridiculous price though, coming in at about $110 for little more than scratch protection.
Keyan
Slight correction
April 11, 2016
It's closer to $120 for both covers....
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Take on your next adventure without missing a moment or scene with this ASUS gaming monitor with IPS technology for easy viewing. The 4K UHD brings your worlds to you in brilliant relief, and this ASUS gaming monitor boasts gamer-specific features, including ASUS Game Plus, to take you to new battle, flight or racing heights.
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5typical
By BeniMIllah
from aldie
i hookd it up 2 my xbox but im only getting 720p, NOT what they said it would be!! very disappointed in SNSV
smh
Keyan
Can only do what the source can output
July 29, 2016
A 4K monitor, just like a 4K TV, can only run at the resolution the source device can output and is also potentially limited by the cables used between the devices. An Xbox cannot output 4K yet - only the Xbox One S will be able to output at 4k, and it will require that any devices between the TV and the Xbox (such has a receiver) support 4K, along with the cables between components.
As someone who owns this monitor, I can tell you that it supports 4K just fine, and performs very well.
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Enjoy desktop gaming power on your Alienware laptop with this Alienware 452BBRG graphics amplifier, which supports most full-length, dual-wide PCI-Express x16 graphics cards. The 4 USB 3.0 ports provide room for additional accessories.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Love it.
By solat152
Its great. Setup was easy. I have a 1070 in it right now. The 1070 will play just about anything at 1080p with ultra settings. Don't use the amp as a docking station or you will hinder performance in games. Looking at youtube videos you can expect to attain about 70 to 85 percent of the cards power. Still its better than the 970m or 980m. The locking mechanism is really bad though. Hard to open and when you do it makes a sound like you broke it.
Keyan
Why no docking station
August 1, 2016
Looking at the riser card and how this registers to the system, I'm pretty sure the USB portions of the Amp have dedicated conductors in the cable, meaning they will be on a separate path from the 4 PCIe 3.0 lanes that feed the graphics card. It shouldn't make any difference in game performance at all. What source did you find that indicates otherwise?
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Capture quality vlogs with this black GoPro HERO10 camera. The removable rechargeable 1720 mAh battery offers long shooting periods, while the rugged, waterproof design allows flexible use on different terrains. This GoPro HERO10 camera features a 1.4-inch screen for framing shots seamlessly, and the 23MP sensor captures 5.3K videos effortlessly.
Does it use the same size batteries as prior version?
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics produce high-quality visuals on the fast 15.6-inch 165hz QHD display. This ASUS notebook PC has 1TD SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
May I know this model come with ryzen 7 and RTX 3060? or GTX 1660ti? thx
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics produce high-quality visuals on the fast 15.6-inch 165hz QHD display. This ASUS notebook PC has 1TD SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
The spec list says 2*2.5W speakers. It should be 4 speakers and 2 tweeters according to the asus website???? Does this have the 90 Whr battery?
I wouldn't fully trust the best buy spec sheet. Yes, it has the 90 Whr battery. On the silent performance setting, it can get about 10 hours of run time.
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Keyan
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics produce high-quality visuals on the fast 15.6-inch 165hz QHD display. This ASUS notebook PC has 1TD SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
Does the lid have some color inside some of the dots? I know this one doesn't have an animated lid, but several pictures show the lid with streaks of colors in it, but the one I have seen in person appeared to be solid grey (with no color in the dots).
There is a holographic film under most of the dots. When the light catches it just right, you'll see a pop of rainbow color peek through. It's pretty cool.
3 years, 2 months ago
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Keyan
If esports is everything, give it your all with the Razer BlackShark V2. Introducing a triple threat of amazing audio, superior mic clarity and supreme sound isolation. Fitted with titanium-coated drivers, a USB sound card, softer ear cushions and THX Spatial Audio, your time to turn pro is now.
Can I use this headset with my Macintosh computer and my Android phone?
You can use this with any device with a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, or an adapter that has that type of jack on it.
3 years, 8 months ago
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Keyan
All the Power You Expect, without the Cord. Go where ambition takes you with the Cordless Hand Mixer from KitchenAid. Designed with a powerful rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery, the new cordless hand mixer delivers optimal run time and performance, so you can cook wherever*, whatever, and however you choose. Make up to 200 cookies on a full charge.***Indoor use only. **Based on 4 batches of chocolate chip cookies.
Does this have metal gears?
I would say no. The attachment points to the paddles are plastic at any rate, and that is likely to be the area of the most wear.
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Keyan
Obtain high-quality color prints with this Canon PIXMA wireless inkjet all-in-one printer. The 4.3-inch LCD touch-screen panel simplifies operation, while dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity and voice-activated printing provide enhanced efficiency and support a smooth workflow. This Canon PIXMA wireless inkjet all-in-one printer utilizes a six-ink system with a photo blue ink tank for brilliant results.Prints up to 15 ISO ipm* in black, up to 10 ipm* in color
Does this device scan aswell as print.
Obtain high-quality color prints with this Canon PIXMA wireless inkjet all-in-one printer. The 4.3-inch LCD touch-screen panel simplifies operation, while dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity and voice-activated printing provide enhanced efficiency and support a smooth workflow. This Canon PIXMA wireless inkjet all-in-one printer utilizes a six-ink system with a photo blue ink tank for brilliant results.Prints up to 15 ISO ipm* in black, up to 10 ipm* in color
Does this printer support 5ghz wifi systems?
Obtain high-quality color prints with this Canon PIXMA wireless inkjet all-in-one printer. The 4.3-inch LCD touch-screen panel simplifies operation, while dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity and voice-activated printing provide enhanced efficiency and support a smooth workflow. This Canon PIXMA wireless inkjet all-in-one printer utilizes a six-ink system with a photo blue ink tank for brilliant results.Prints up to 15 ISO ipm* in black, up to 10 ipm* in color
Does this printer have Air Print feature
Obtain high-quality color prints with this Canon PIXMA wireless inkjet all-in-one printer. The 4.3-inch LCD touch-screen panel simplifies operation, while dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity and voice-activated printing provide enhanced efficiency and support a smooth workflow. This Canon PIXMA wireless inkjet all-in-one printer utilizes a six-ink system with a photo blue ink tank for brilliant results.Prints up to 15 ISO ipm* in black, up to 10 ipm* in color