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The Dyson Outsize+ is Dyson's largest intelligent cordless vacuum with laser illumination. It is engineered with the suction power, additional run time, larger format, and tools designed to deep clean your whole home. A laser on the Laser Slim Fluffy cleaner head reveals invisible dust on hard floors. In auto mode, the machine optimizes power and run time based on floor type. Dyson's de-tangling Digital Motorbar XL cleaner head deep cleans carpets and hard floors. The 25% wider cleaner head, 150% larger bin, and twice the run time compared to the Dyson V15 Detect covers more floor with each pass and allows for more cleaning between bin emptying and charges. Its versatile cordless format transforms into a handled vacuum with one click so you can clean up high, down low, and everywhere in-between. Comes with a 2-year warranty and lifetime Dyson support.
Customer Rating
5
Powerful, light, and great battery life!
on July 29, 2022
Posted by: Mike
This is our first ever Dyson vacuum and it is incredible! From the moment you open the box, the attention to detail in the instructions, commitment to environmentally friendly packaging (ALL recyclable paper-based packaging!!!), and all of the accessories! I have had a fair share of cordless vacuums, including a second battery is basically standard after reaching a certain price-point, but Dyson does one better and includes a second charge, too! This is fantastic for someone that has a two story home and doesn't enjoy having to bring the vacuum up back downstairs to charge it if I get into a super deep cleaning mode and actually manage to kill the battery before finishing vacuuming. The controls are intuitive but I would still recommend a brief stroll through the instruction manuals to become completely familiar with the functionality, especially the different uses for the two rollers... the hair remover head, which is the main one we use since our dog sheds a little and my significant other sheds a lot and she doesn't care to vacuum or clean the hair out of the vacuum roller if/when it clogs. We have not had any issues with hair clogging any of the cleaning heads, or any other objects being missed by this vacuum. My favorite feature is the battery life estimator that shows the estimated amount of time remaining based on cleaning modes and power, this is an absolute game changer! Our old cordless stick vacuum would show this in the app and show the power level on the display, but not the battery life on the display. I could go on and on about how fantastic this vacuum is and how Dyson knocked it out of the park, but trying it out is the real winner. It's on the pricier side of vacuums, but it is loaded with everything you could want and I have heard incredible things about Dyson's support, if you need to contact them. I would highly recommend!
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Twinkly Dots are designed with an innovative flat, matte head to reach impressive brightness levels and perfect color tones, while offering the versatility of classic LED light strings with a refined look and feel of premium decorative lighting. The light string measures 33 feet in length with 200 RGB LED lights. Getting started with Twinkly Dots is super easy, a quick and intuitive setup process configures your device in a matter of seconds. The Twinkly ecosystem uses a Bluetooth and Wi-Fi controller with a state-of-the-art smartphone application, bringing new levels of lighting design and creativity to customize your connected home. Like all Twinkly products, every single LED light can be controlled individually, allowing you to create and reproduce unique effects, gradients, and color animations. Twinkly Dots can be grouped together with other Twinkly devices to create larger, synchronized light installations and combined with Twinkly Music (sold separately), to offer a fully customizable light show for all occasions.
Customer Rating
5
Fun lights and easy app!
on July 29, 2022
Posted by: Mike
I was a little unsure when I first got these of what they could be used for outside of the winter holiday season, but the ease of setting up the lights for any occasion and changing them to suit the mood of the day makes them so incredibly versatile! We have set them up in numerous locations over the past week to try them out and they look great! The box comes with a few different adhesives to stick the two strands of lights more permanently to walls, stairs, windows, or bar carts. The last one was our favorite, as our bar carts and storage cubes look like normal modern furniture until we turn the lights on! Having two strands of lights coming out of the control unit allows for excellent flexibility and endless amounts of options to let your creative juices flow while you play around with and find different uses for the Twinkly Dots! I am so excited for the holidays to be able to use these to further enhance our holiday spirit and bring joy to an otherwise normal looking living room! I would definitely recommend going out and buying these, play around with the settings, create a few scenes with the app's extremely easy mapping tool and have fun!
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The Normatec 3 by Hyperice is the next evolution of the iconic Normatec series, using dynamic air compression to advance your wellness, recover faster, improve your training, and maximize your performance. Normatec’s patented precision pulse technology helps to increase circulation, revive muscles, and reduce swelling and has long been the choice of elite athletes and consumers throughout the globe.
Customer Rating
5
Quiet, configurable, and highly effective!
on July 24, 2022
Posted by: Mike
The Normatec 3 leg compression therapy system is definitely something that any athlete should try out! The system is very lightweight, highly configurable, modular, and easy to setup and use. The pump & control module is surprisingly ergonomic to hold while selecting your settings and the battery lasts a long time! Like, I have used them 4-5 times at 60 minutes, 5/7 pressure and it still has one of the five lights lit up! The charger is compact and the box the system comes in doubles as a storage/carrying case! A very nice feature for something that you'll definitely want to bring with you for races and other competitions! I have been using the leg boots for post-ride recovery and it shaves a solid day off my recovery time after long bike rides and longer runs. The modular approach was a solid decision by the team at Hyperice, as this allows you to configure and use the compression system to suit your needs and expand its offerings at a later time, adding the arm or hip attachments or just being able to single out one leg at a time, this is one incredibly versatile system! The biggest highlight I would say is the noise level, this is whisper quiet and will not distract from your favorite TV show or coworkers in a quiet office, if you choose to compress while you work (I do for the time saving benefit and why not while sitting at my desk).
Overall, I would definitely recommend these to anyone looking to get a little extra performance and recovery from their body before or after athletic activity. They are totally worth the price to have this level of convenience and recovery available without having to schedule an appointment at a sport clinic!
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The Shark Air Purifier uses Pure Air Microforce to deliver fast, powerful, and quiet purification. Clean Sense IQ senses air quality & auto-adjusts to improve air quality and report results in real time. A HEPA filter captures 99.98% of airborne particles like allergens*, dust, and dander (based on IEST-RP-CC007.3, 0.1-0.2 microns). Cleans up to 1200 square feet.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent for seasonal allergies!
on June 30, 2022
Posted by: Mike
I have tried a few different air purifiers in the last few years and most of them work well for the first week, then are clogged beyond use. Ninja clearly thought of those concerns before putting this unit onto the market! Not only is it large enough for a good sized room, the filter is well made and easy to care for, even with a dog. The unit itself looks great and makes minimal noise, less than a medium sized air circulating fan would at similar speeds, and it moves air very well. The display is nice to let you know the quality of the air in your room and offers a few different insights into what may be causing your air quality to be degraded. What I found most interesting is that the unit, placed in the same room as our oven, was able to detect the particles release from the oven and accurately gauge how long it would take to remove them from the air, at least noticeably!
I would definitely recommend this product to others who like to cook and have pets, especially for the rooms that start to make you feel stuffy and sneazy!
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Esports has a new apex predator. As successor to the award-winning Razer Viper Ultimate, our latest evolution is nearly 22% lighter and armed with all-round upgrades for enhanced performance. With one of the lightest wireless gaming mice ever, there’s now nothing holding you back.
Customer Rating
5
Very responsive, extremely light & stealthy!
on June 15, 2022
Posted by: Mike
This mouse is light! Also, it does not have RGB or any designs on it that may be distracting to the user. I really like that about this gaming mouse and am also a little surprised by Razer's decision not to include even subtle RGB lighting, even under their logo. I completely get it, though, it makes for a no nonsense, high performance, ultra-lightweight, purpose-built gaming mouse. It's purpose is to be lightweight and responsive with excellent wireless connectivity and it completely excels at that! I have even snuck this into my office to use during the work day while moving from meeting to meeting and I have only had one other person notice that it is a gaming mouse! Its performance for boring work is not what you will want this mouse for, though it may help you justify buying it, the gaming performance is what truly sets this apart! The form factor is very comfortable for long gaming sessions in FPS titles and the included 3M stick grip pads really help with setting up your preferred amount of grip and positioning with the mouse. The grip pads work great at keeping your hand and fingers where you want them to be while adding a negligible amount of weight to the unit and Razer gives you the choice of which to apply, if any at all!
I would definitely recommend this gaming mouse to someone who prefers a very lightweight and responsive wireless mouse!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Add extra brightness to any room in your home. These LED strip lights use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to easily control the colors and effects to personalize your lighting.
Customer Rating
4
Good app, okay LEDs
on June 6, 2022
Posted by: Mike
The best thing I can say about the Govee LED strip is that the app is very intuitive and feature rich! The lights themselves are good for indirect lighting, not as good for something that you would see directly. The best usage I can envision would be for perimeter lighting on a covered (mostly weather-resistant) balcony or around the ceiling of a room. If you don't have to look at them directly, they fill the room well and blend the lighting excellently while using a relatively small amount of electricity! I would recommend this LED strip for someone looking for great accent lighting in a theater or streaming room, but for outdoor or direct viewing, Govee has purpose made products for that that offer the same amazing app experience and great LED strip quality that these offer. For indoor usage, especially for whole room accent lighting, this is definitely the one to go for! The setup is very intuitive, including the 3M adhesive on the back, makes for an easy experience placing the LED strip where you want it. The system is more weather resistant than they give it credit for, but they also offer outdoor systems for that specific purpose, I just tested them outside briefly and they happened to catch a rain storm. They held up perfectly, but I would advise going for the outdoor system for outdoor purposes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The WH-1000XM5 headphones rewrite the rules for distraction-free listening. Two processors control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise canceling and exceptional call quality.
Customer Rating
5
Unbelievable noise canceling! Excellent sound!
on May 24, 2022
Posted by: Mike
If you're looking for the best active noise canceling, over-ear headphones... look no further! The quality of noise canceling is second to none, somehow, Sony has taken the best ANC headphones and improved the ANC!
Okay, on to the review. The Sony WH-1000XM5s have amazing sound quality, a nice finish (the black does attract fingerprints, at least at first), very comfortable for extended wear, and easily adjustable. The only thing I wish would have been kept around is the ability to fold the headphones like the previous versions, the case for the XM5s is a bit bulky, but you can clip it to a backpack or slide it into a bag pretty easily. The case also holds an included USB-C charging cable and 3.5mm cable in a magnetically sealed compartment and covers the entirety of your high-end headphones, unlike some of Sony's competitors. The thinner headband is nice, I can't really speak to how it may affect one's hair, but it leaves a smaller headband imprint on my bald head and has a barely there feel to it. The earcups are very comfortable and have ample room, even for those with bigger ears!
They retain some of the best features of Sony's other ANC headphones, such as: touch controls on the ear cup, cover-to-speak/hear ambient mode, ANC/Ambient/"normal" mode button, 3.5mm ability, highly adjustability in the Sony Headphones app, auto-mode switching based on activities.
The ambient mode has the ability to focus on voices, instead of just the general ambient noise and the ability to adjust the level of the ambient noise let in is a very nice feature to have. Pairing that with the auto-mode switching and "speak-to-chat," which switches the headphones to voice-focused ambient mode when you begin to speak and turns off after a predetermined (and adjustable) amount of time, make for an amazing set of headphones for working in the office, taking on flights, trains, busses, and walking around. Now, they are not claimed to be water or sweat-resistant or IP rated in any way, kind of a bummer on for headphones that seem as though they'd be a perfect pairing for running or working out, but most of the nicer headphones lack an IP rating. In my testing of them, they've held up to some pretty sweaty runs. I do dry them off immediately and leave them off and out of their case for about an hour afterwards and they look, sound, and function perfectly. Something that each individual will have to decide if they're willing to take that risk with such a nice set of headphones.
Overall, I would definitely recommend the Sony WH-100XM5s to those looking for great audio quality for music, videos, and calls with amazing active noise cancelation for the times you wish to be isolated from outside noise. I could see these being a perfect fit for a frequent traveler, a music loving office worker looking to focus, and anyone who likes to head the world around them in excellent clarity while wearing their over-ear headphones! I am absolutely loving these and think they're worth the bump in price from the previous generation (XM4) by improving on the previous generation in all ways except for the ability to fold.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your CPU temperatures cooler at any load with Razer Hanbo, an All-In-One Liquid Cooler designed for maximum thermal performance. Available in an addressable RGB Pump Cap version, you can personalize your cooler further with Razer Chroma™ software.
Customer Rating
5
Pretty easy setup, great looking RGB!
on May 16, 2022
Posted by: Mike
from Milwaukee, WI
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Average
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Multimedia (music, movies, photos)
The Razer Hanbo Chroma RGB AIO is a great addition to your gaming PC. It has excellent lighting, a nice looking radiator, clean looking addressable RGB, and a pretty easy setup. The only problem I rand into during the installation is that I, very stupidly, did not hold on to the original AMD backplate that came with my ASUS ROG Strix B450F motherboard! The kit comes with the mounting pins for both AMD and Intel in the box, and includes a mounting bracket for Intel motherboards (since those motherboards don't come with the correct bracket). There are two nice looking fans for the radiator, both with 18 addressable RGB zones! The water block is also equipped with 12 addressable RGB zones, and a magnetic logo cover to orient the Razer logo properly. The amount of customization is truly incredible, given the lack of dedicated external RGB or fan controller in the box. The USB-C to USB 2.0 (motherboard) plug, paired with a fan out plug, seems to handle all the background work in controlling the RGB and lighting systems, and really handles it quite well! This means you will have to run the system with Razers Synapse and Chroma software, but I don't see that as being a drag on the usability of the AIO's fan, pump, or RGB control and monitoring, the software is nicely designed, mostly intuitive, and gives a lot of helpful hints to guide you to what you want to get to. The only real drawbacks I can think of are that the USB and fan cabling is not run "inside" the tubing for the cooler (but is in a position that you can hide it behind easily) and that the RAM clearance is REALLY tight if you run the tubing out to the right (or in the direction of your RAM slots). I actually ran mine to the left, because if I hadn't, I would not be able to use all four RAM sticks I have in my system on a full ATX motherboard. Temperatures were low and stable, my old air cooler would bring the CPU temps to the mid-60s in intense matches or during video rendering, the Hanbo keeps the CPU in the mid-50s at most and is usually stuck solidly around 40C in most other tasks, a good 10C cooler than the air cooler. (I have the NZXT H510, a notoriously warm case. A better airflow case should yield much better results, though these are still a massive improvement to my Cooler Master Hyper 212). It is a solid AIO for gaming, photo editing, and video editing with a noise level that will be almost unnoticeable if there is any ambient noise around your rig!
Overall, I really like this AIO and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for subtle, fully addressable RGB, and a good suite of software that is easy to use on their gaming and/or video editing rig. All of that with the benefit of a very quiet cooling system!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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Everything you need to start whitening hassle-free. The LED mouthpiece enhances our serum for lasting results, while also providing dual-light therapy settings (blue light for whitening and red for gum support) for an oral care routine from the future. We love confidence—and having a healthy, glowing smile is your one-way ticket there!
Customer Rating
5
Works great for those with hard to whiten teeth!
on May 5, 2022
Posted by: Mike
from Milwaukee, WI
I was a little reluctant to try yet another whitening product, as most have been disappointing, and few have had results that last longer than the next day. The Snow system has so far work wonderfully! It's pretty easy to use, comes with everything you need to get started, and the mouthpiece charges through USB-C! I even tried charging with with all of the type-C chargers in my apartment and every one worked! The system is pretty straightforward: clean your teeth, apply the whitening goop (conveniently held in an easy and clean to apply pen-brush, no white-out or nail polish type brush & bottles), place the apparatus over your teeth, and voila! Whiter teeth!
Now, the first application was a little weird, it's been a while since I last tried anything that was just a feature in my toothpaste and it takes a little bit of a commitment to jump back into holding a device between your teeth for 30 minutes a day. It fits like a (sports/athletic) mouthguard with a touch-sensitive button & battery pack on it, but is also only about the weight of a nice mouthguard, too. The instructions do give you a very solid recommendation to apply lip balm prior to inserting the light device, and this is a recommendation you will appreciate following, it keeps your lips from getting chapped while using the light and makes the removal easy and pain-free. I forgot this step on day 3 and it was not the most pleasant action, like ripping a bandage off my gums... but with my beard and mustache caught up in the mix! After getting in a routine with the Snow system, you'll find a perfect time to use it for 30 minutes a day and it will become second nature! I use mine while responding to emails after lunch and it works like a charm, even when I'm in the office! The 15 shade guide that is in the box gives a good idea of where you started and where you are, I started at an 8-9 and am currently around a 5 after two weeks! The system is a bit on the pricier side, but it compares in results to some of the treatments I've had done at the dentist and gives you the flexibility to use it from home.
I would definitely recommend giving the Snow Whitening System a try if you struggle with perpetually less-than-pearly "whites" and are looking for a convenient, at home (or not, the charging station fits great in a backpack and the cover with a little tape keeps everything sorted nicely) system to try to remedy that problem!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Performance
5
Durability
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
4
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ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Gaming Laptop gives you a durable and powerful, yet budget friendly gaming experience on Windows 11. The TUF Gaming A15 packs an 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 6800H CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU into a thin gaming laptop. Enjoy a fast 144Hz refresh rate, 8GB of DDR5 RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage all wrapped in a light 4.85 lbs chassis. The future is powerful and long-lasting.
Customer Rating
4
Great starter laptop, but upgrade to 16GB RAM
on May 3, 2022
Posted by: Mike
from Milwaukee, WI
I was really excited to get this laptop and did not hesitate to get it when it became available. It is a very solid starter gaming laptop with a lot to like. The build quality is nice, a lot of plastic, but tough plastic with very little deck flex and a nice metal lid. The laptop opens effortlessly with one finger and opens to show a full keyboard, including a 10-key, with the WASD keys left clear for the RGB backlight to brightly shine through and draw you attention to its gaming design intentions. The keyboard has a very nice feel to it, not mushy and solid travel and the ability to choose any color on the RGB spectrum as the backlight color is a very nice feature to have at this price point, although it displays as only one color zone at a time, not per-key or multi-zone RGB but still very nice to be able to select the color of the backlight. The cooling solution is nicely integrated and remains pretty quiet throughout regular use and even some older light games, it definitely ramps up as your workload intensifies but nothing that will cause you to need a headset, but you'll appreciate having one. The keyboard deck didn't get too hot to make it uncomfortable while gaming, even after an extended COD session! The sound is good and the microphones are really good. The webcam on top of the display is very nice to have, providing an almost essential feature on any laptop and its protrusion allows a nice spot to open the lid by, but don't expect 1080P or better video quality, it is a 720P webcam and nothing more. The laptop is able to provide great battery life for a gaming laptop while doing web browsing or school work, making this an excellent multipurpose laptop that will easily handle your everyday work or school and be able to handle most FPS and online multiplayer games with ease to unwind. The 512GB SSD is fast enough to not notice any significant loading and can easily be replaced or have a second NVMe SSD (sadly, PCIe Gen 3 drives only) added for addition storage space! The single stick of RAM is very fast and 8GB is enough to run most modern FPS and online games, older AAA titles (like GTA V), and most of the games made available with XBOX GamePass. There is an open RAM slot available for upgrade and the other 8GB stick is fully replaceable, too! The DDR5 4800MHz RAM is a very nice feature to have for the future and the upgradability is extremely nice, only 12 screws stand between you and the ability to add more storage and RAM, even allowing you easy access for cleaning, a huge thanks to ASUS for keeping future upgrades and maintenance in mind when designing this system! The inclusion of a MUX switch and the ability to manually select your graphics in Amoury Crate (along with the lighting and a variety of other options) is incredibly nice to have. This is something that many gaming laptops exclude to save on costs, even some of the more expensive ones.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this laptop for a student or professional who is looking for a flexible laptop for productivity and schoolwork, but also wants a very capable gaming laptop that is relatively lightweight and slim. The battery life is good, gaming and cooling performance is really good, and the productivity experience is excellent! If you're looking for a laptop to get a high school or college student that can adapt and upgrade as they need, this should definitely be a consideration!
Gaming Performance:
GTA V 1080P High: 48.5 FPS avg, rarely dropped below 45
Battlefield V 1080P High: 55 FPS avg
COD:BOCW 1080P High (DLSS: Performance, RTX: Medium): 75 FPS avg
CS:GO 1080P Max settings: 144 FPS (with frame limiting), 220 FPS avg (w/o frame limiting)
GTA V 1080P High: 48.5 FPS avg, rarely dropped below 45
Battlefield V 1080P High: 55 FPS avg
COD:BOCW 1080P High (DLSS: Performance, RTX: Medium): 75 FPS avg
CS:GO 1080P Max settings: 144 FPS (with frame limiting), 220 FPS avg (w/o frame limiting)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
Value
4
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Record 4K UHD videos and capture high-quality stills with this Canon EOS M6 Mark II camera. The 32.5MP APS-C image sensor lets you take detailed, true-to-life photos, while the electronic shutter capable of speeds up to 1/16000 is ideal for taking professional-caliber action shots. This Canon EOS M6 Mark II camera comes equipped with an 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 interchangeable zoom lens for wide-angle and short telephoto shots..
Does it have a self timer/self-timer delay or remote compatibility?
It does have an adjustable self timer and remote capabilities with Canon compatible shutter remotes.
4 years, 5 months ago
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Hear and sound like a pro with the PRO X Gaming Headset. Pro-designed with detachable mic and Blue VO!CE software for professional-sounding voice comms. Featuring next-gen 7.1 surround sound and PRO-G 50 mm drivers for amazingly clear sound imaging. Soft memory foam-padded leatherette or velour earcups. Durable steel + aluminum construction. Premium USB external sound card gives you crystal-clear game sound and voice chat. Designed for tournaments with downloadable audio EQ profiles tuned by your favorite esports pros. Play to win.
Does it work for PlayStation 4??
Sure can! There are two included cables in the box, I would recommend using the one that has the audio dial and mic must switch built into it. Just have to plug the 3.5 mm cable into the 3.5 mm headset port on the bottom of the Dual Shock 4 controller.
4 years, 10 months ago
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Get peace and quiet anywhere with these Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds. An advanced HD noise-cancelling processor blocks distracting background noise so you can focus in noisy environments, and Bluetooth connectivity ensures easy use with smartphones and other devices. These Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds include a convenient charging case that offers up to 24 hours of use per charge.
Can i use this during my workout sessions I have read articles which says it is not sweat proof and water resistant. I need to understand how bad can it get or damage the product if used during the workout? Is it ok to use or not recommended for workout
I was curious about this too. So, I decided to take a risk yesterday and used them on a 5 mile run. 96 degrees with a heat index of 113 and the last mile was heavy rain, drenched in sweat and they're still working like a charm! I would recommend to wipe them off immediately and set them out to dry before putting them back in the case though, just to make sure no water and salt get in the case or stay on the metal contacts.
4 years, 10 months ago
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Brighten your home with this 2-pack of C by GE smart LED light bulbs. The companion app lets you control dimming, setting schedules and creating scenes to suit different moods and purposes. Pair these C by GE smart LED light bulbs with Google Assistant or C by GE Smart Plug and Amazon Alexa to enable voice control. The bulb connects directly to Google Home devices via Bluetooth with no additional hub or bridge required to provide quick and easy setup.
Will this work with the Insignia Google Assistant Smart Speakers without a hub like it does with Google Home and Mini?
Yes, this will work just the same as the Google Home and Mini. Tested it myself and worked like a charm (had to turn off the mini and JBL Google Home to truly verify).
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Enjoy hours of reliability and speed with this HP Pavilion desktop. Its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 12GB of RAM let you accomplish multiple tasks at the same time, and its 1TB hard drive provides plenty of space for file storage. This HP Pavilion desktop comes with a wired keyboard and mouse for interacting with Windows 10 Home.
how long has this been on the market I cant find any reviews any where I bought it because it sounds good on the inside and the last HP Pavillion I bought in 2011 is still running mostly good but I am preparing for needing a new 1
I just received mine Wednesday (7/18) that was on order, it hasn't been out very long, maybe a few weeks? I've really been enjoying the system, great machine for heavier productivity work (massive spreadsheets and documents) that you'd never think better graphics would help and playing some PC games that were a little too intensive to play and keep my laptop cool enough. Check out my review listed under "Mike" and should have a "Tech Insider Network" listed under my name (if you're looking on the website and not a mobile app).
5 years, 10 months ago
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Mike
Enjoy hours of reliability and speed with this HP Pavilion desktop. Its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 12GB of RAM let you accomplish multiple tasks at the same time, and its 1TB hard drive provides plenty of space for file storage. This HP Pavilion desktop comes with a wired keyboard and mouse for interacting with Windows 10 Home.
Graphics card? Dedicated or integrated? Does it have it's own Vram? Or shares the 12GB system ram?
Integrated into the APU, kind of like a 2-in-1 setup. Beats out the Intel HD integrated graphics but nowhere close to a good dedicated GPU, though there is space in the machine for that upgrade. The APU dedicates 1024 MB (1GB) for graphics and the rest is allocated for sharing between regular tasks and graphics. During GTA V I got a readout of over 3GB of RAM being brought over for graphics to keep it at 1080P 45 FPS. There are definitely ways that you can dedicate more of the system RAM to graphics but, side by side, a decent dedicated GPU is going to beat it out.
5 years, 10 months ago
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Mike
Enjoy hours of reliability and speed with this HP Pavilion desktop. Its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 12GB of RAM let you accomplish multiple tasks at the same time, and its 1TB hard drive provides plenty of space for file storage. This HP Pavilion desktop comes with a wired keyboard and mouse for interacting with Windows 10 Home.
What is the model of the processor? amd ryzen 5 1400, 1600, or 2600?
Enjoy hours of reliability and speed with this HP Pavilion desktop. Its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 12GB of RAM let you accomplish multiple tasks at the same time, and its 1TB hard drive provides plenty of space for file storage. This HP Pavilion desktop comes with a wired keyboard and mouse for interacting with Windows 10 Home.
Please Explain: Number Of Memory Slots 2 Number of Memory Sticks Included 3
I found this a bit confusing too, might be a type-o or that it's counting the HDD as part of the memory included? It's 2 memory sticks and slots for RAM, 1 spot for a 3.5" HDD.
5 years, 10 months ago
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Mike
Enjoy hours of reliability and speed with this HP Pavilion desktop. Its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 12GB of RAM let you accomplish multiple tasks at the same time, and its 1TB hard drive provides plenty of space for file storage. This HP Pavilion desktop comes with a wired keyboard and mouse for interacting with Windows 10 Home.
What are the ram sticks that come with the computer? is it (1) 8gb and (1)4gb?
That is correct. I was curious about it when I received the unit, so I opened the casing to verify that it was. Easy upgrade to get to 16 if you'd like, one easy to remove screw and panel but the RAM is a little tight where it's placed on the motherboard.
5 years, 10 months ago
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Mike
Enhance your viewing experience with this 65-inch LG LED television. The Intelligent Processor maximizes color, depth and sharpness to produce a more realistic picture. This LG LED television has Dolby Atmos to deliver theater-quality audio.
can i hook it to the coaxial cable that comes out of the wall, or do i need some kind of RF converter?
That's entirely up to your cable/satellite provider, most will require some form of box to receive their services now. If you're using a whole home antenna system, you'll be fine. This set has a digital tuner to receive over-the-air SD and HD broadcast channels.
6 years ago
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Mike