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Night Owl is excited to offer our U.S. designed and engineered 4K HD Wi-Fi Bluetooth Network Video Recorder with Wi-Fi IP 2K Spotlight Cameras and Pre-Installed Hard Drive. This system comes with 2K cameras but is 4K ready and can accommodate our 2K and 4K Wi-Fi devices. With Secure App-Based Bluetooth Setup, there is no need to connect a TV or monitor for setup or viewing (optional). Our patent pending recorder has built-in Bluetooth technology, making it easy for you to configure your system right from the app on your smartphone or tablet. While a TV or monitor is not required, with Google Assistant you can use simple voice commands to stream camera footage directly to your TV or monitor, all while remaining hands free. Each camera has 2-Way Audio (talk & listen) as well as a built-in siren and preset voice alerts. From within the app, you can easily activate the built-in siren, startling intruders and sending them packing. Have a guest but can’t get to them? Use a preset voice alert to let them know! Smart Detection Technology including Human Detection and Vehicle Alerts reduce the risk of false alarms, keeping you safe and well protected. Motion-activated spotlights flood your yard with bright lights when human motion is detected, instantly warding off trespassers. Need more coverage? Easily add our compatible wire free, Wi-Fi IP and doorbell cameras to your recorder to boost your viewing area. Proudly designed and engineered in the U.S.A., our security system uses a built-in wireless connection for uninterrupted viewing with no delays. Our app gives you control of your system and easy access to your recordings, regardless of where you are. Night Owl never charges fees for storage or access to your videos. All recordings are stored on a pre-installed hard drive for local storage. You can view and download the recordings as you need them. This system provides technology to give you the ultimate security experience.
Customer Rating
5
So easy to set up and crystal clear!
on August 17, 2023
Posted by: Mike
The Night Owl Wireless 2k 1TB NVR security camera system is an incredible value and so easy to set up! When you first open the box, you're met with a quick start guide that leads you into the simple set up process. Like, open packaging, download app, follow app instructions, enjoy. Okay, maybe not entirely that easy, you do still have to mount the cameras where you're like them, but the mounting hardware is right in the box of each of the individually boxed WiFi cameras! The cameras can be operated with the NVR box, or by using they backup micro-SD card slot on each of the cameras! The cameras can also be operated independent of the NVR in the box, even when set up in the same app. This system is so incredibly flexible and the app is extremely easy to use.
The reliability of the system so far has been excellent, with my front door camera staying online in gale force winds and sideways rain the same day I put it up. Very sturdy casing on the cameras and a good selection of ports on the NVR for expansion and use without the app via a TV or monitor, which you can use alongside the app on your phone and/or tablet. This system is perfect for someone looking for a whole house video surveillance system that offers flexibility in use and the amount of cameras you can deploy, the kit comes with 6 in the box but can handle up to 10! This is an excellent and extremely flexible system! The picture quality is great, too! I'd recommend!
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The Crucial P5 Plus SSD with integrated heatsink delivers remarkable speed and data protection with sequential reads up to 6,600MB/s for transformative computing. Designed specifically for intensive workloads, high-quality creative content, and gaming, the P5 Plus with heatsink is ideal for use with PlayStation 5, supports Microsoft DirectStorage, and is also backward compatible with most Gen3 systems for ultimate flexibility. Engineered by Micron with Gen4 NVMe technology, the Crucial P5 Plus includes advanced features like full hardware-based encryption, dynamic write acceleration, and adaptive thermal protection to keep your data safe while enhancing system reliability.
Customer Rating
5
Fast, cool, easy to install
on August 1, 2023
Posted by: Mike
The Crucial P5 Plus internal SSD is the perfect companion to expand your PS5 or PC's internal storage! The integrated heatsink helps keep the ultra-fast PCIe Gen 4 drive cool while under sustained loads, allowing you to keep the drive running at maximum performance for longer! I also tested this drive in the USB3.2 Gen2x2 external enclosure, and it performed incredibly well! Even through the heatsink made it impossible to put the enclosures cover back on, it performed as well as more expensive Samsung, SanDisk, and Western Digital external drives and added a little extra durability to the drive. I was able to reach performance about on par as my SanDisk USB3.2 Gen2x2 drive, as seen in the included pictures. The heatsink surround the entire drive, with cooling channels down the top and through the center, held in place via thermal compound and by four screws into the bottom heat sink. This thing is truly stellar and the best choice at this price! Another homerun from Crucial in providing excellent performance at an even better price! I would highly recommend this to someone looking for a second (or third) game drive in their PC or as an upgrade for their PS5, especially as games continue to grow larger!
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These rechargeable OTC hearing aids offer digital sound processing and advanced audio features that help you hear better wherever you go. Enjoy the convenience of hands-free, Bluetooth-streaming capabilities. Answer phone calls or listen to your favorite music and media, directly through your hearing aids. Go Ultra OTC hearing aids are discreet with a comfortable behind-the-ear design that ensures easy, all-day wearing.
Customer Rating
4
Affordable, good sound quality, no app
on June 30, 2023
Posted by: Mike
Go Ultra Hearing Aids are a very nice alternative to other more costly, more complex OTC self-fitting hearing aids on the market. The offer a good sound quality and extremely easy setup, with a simple pairing to your phone or preferred Bluetooth capable device to stream audio to them. The best part of this is not having to choose between wearing your hearing aids or wearing earbuds/headphones. Something that I absolutely love about these, is that they fit perfectly comfortably in my ears while running! I've tried so many other options to get clear hearing and be able to listen to music while running. This is a huge advantage over some of the more expensive devices out there that are only now starting to open up the ability to stream calls through the required Bluetooth connection. The only real negative is that the charging case is huge! It's like carrying an early 2000s camera phone in your pocket, but it does offer a good battery life and the battery life of the hearing aids is great. Listening to quiet music and general hearing aid use while at work I can get a full workday of battery.
All in all, these are a great option for someone looking for something simple, easy to use, and has great battery but is not worried about the size of the case or the lack of a companion app. These do work great, and I would still recommend them. The case size is the only thing that takes them down the 4/5 stars.
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HP Hearing PRO Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids are innovative products that look nothing like a traditional hearing aid. Built to medical device standards and meeting all FDA requirements for safety and efficacy, the HP Hearing PRO features Ear ID™ self-fitting software and technology powered by Nuheara. Ear ID™ has been clinically proven to be substantially equivalent to a professionally-fit hearing aid. The proprietary Ear ID™ software tests the wearer’s individual hearing thresholds from low frequency to high frequency in each ear, then automatically programs the HP Hearing PRO hearing aids for each ear. This ability for the consumer to self-fit through the HP Hearing application, for iOS and Android platform mobile devices, allows a quick and easy acclimation experience for the consumer. The entire acclimation experience takes about 10-15 minutes from unboxing through customization of the user’s personalized profile to accommodate their perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. In addition to the HP Hearing PRO’s capabilities as an OTC hearing aid, this innovative product streams media and phone calls via Bluetooth®. The Active Noise Cancellation minimizes background noise for an immersive sound experience when streaming phone calls or music. Additional features include an HP Hearing app for iOS and Android, Rechargeable built-in Li-ion batteries, and Charge Case for on-the-go charging Most importantly, the HP Hearing PRO has been clinically validated through research completed by the National Acoustic Laboratories to provide a 30% speech understanding improvement in the presence of noise using the directional microphone feature called Focus. This is a significant benefit for consumers in restaurants or social situations where background noise makes understanding speech difficult. Now, at the touch of the HP Hearing app, a wearer can switch the directional microphone settings to Focus on sounds towards their front, quickly allowing for immediate improvement in speech understanding.
Customer Rating
5
Great quality sound and convenience of Bluetooth!
on May 24, 2023
Posted by: Mike
The HP Hearing PRO Self-fitting hearing aids are a phenomenal choice for those who are hard of hearing but don't like the look, fit, feel, and headphone/earbud limitations of traditional hearing aids. The latter is one of the greatest benefits that these hearing aids offer, you can use them as your Bluetooth listening device for music! This is fantastic as it integrates two primary things I like to use my ears for, listening to music and being able to hear people! I previously relied on earbuds that have an ambient mode, which usually works just okay for people with good hearing and bad to dangerous for those with limited hearing. After getting my first pair of hearing aids, they were the traditional type with the bulk of the device behind ears and no ability to use earbuds with them. These solve that problem by combining the devices and doing so in a sleek, rechargeable package!
The look and sound quality are excellent, the battery life is great (around 8 continuous hours of listening to music and coworkers in the office), and size of the charging case is fantastically compact! You can throw these in your pocket at the start of the day and use them when you need them, or leave them in your ears all day with comfort! I highly recommend, especially at this price point!
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The Oura Ring and the Oura Membership ($5.99/mo plus tax) work hand-in-hand to help you feel your best. Monitor your sleep, activity levels, temperature, stress, heart rate, and more with the most trusted Smart Ring. Whether you’re focusing on your fitness or want to improve your sleep, Oura helps you take control of your health — in style.
Customer Rating
4
Excellent health insights and looks amazing!
on May 19, 2023
Posted by: Mike
As someone who is not married and doesn't normally wear rings, the Oura Ring Gen3 took a bit of getting used to from the start. Luckily, the ring also needed to get used to me! So we were in the journey together! After a few weeks, the insights you get are fantastic and really help you learn more about how to better prime your body for exercise, work, play, and recovery. I am in an odd situation of that I am a daily wearer of a Garmin Forerunner 965 (945lte for the first week) and have been wearing a Whoop for the last two years (prepaid two years, running out in June '23), so I have a few different lenses to compare my health and fitness insights.
First off, my Whoop subscription is NOT going to be renewed. That is largely thanks to the direct comparison of Garmin gaining most of the features that used to make my Whoop strap a key companion to my watch, until Garmin added HRV/better sleep/and other tracking. Truly though, the final nail in the coffin of my Whoop subscription was receiving the Oura Ring, which I had been curious to try for years but was wary about the comfort of wearing a ring versus a wristband. After wearing two health & fitness trackers on my wrists for the last two years, I was a quick convert to the loving the ring concept! It looks great, brings little additional attention in non-athletic settings, it quite comfortable and barely noticeable after a while of wearing it, and the tracking itself is very good.
The hardware experience is fantastic from the start. You first receive a sizing kit with rings sized from 6 to 13, complete with the sensor bumps formed in, so you can find the right size and test out the feel of the ring before ordering the actual ring. This is a really nice touch so you don't need to go to a jeweler, go through numerous sized returns, or like the size in the first few seconds to minutes but after a day or two of wear determine it's too tight, loose, or just on the wrong finger. I looked ridiculous with a 5 of the different sizes on at once, but I wanted to ensure I chose the right size and finger to order for. Oura does offer a one-time resize, at least after I ordered mine, but it's best to get it right on the first try with the plastic ones. You do get to hold on to the kit, which Oura encourages you to share with friends, family, competitors, coworkers, anyone who might ask about your new ring and show interest in trying the fit out. Shipping after submitting your size to Oura is very fast! So try the plastic rings out for an extra day, rather than having to order a different size later.
Not all is great, though. The app is nice and easy to figure out, but the activity types to choose from feels far from a "Gen 3" experience by only offering outdoor running, outdoor cycling, indoor running, indoor cycling, and walking. No swimming, I dislike the swimming portion of my racing (slow, back of the pack triathlons) but it is still a very necessary activity to have regardless of how well the heart tracking perform in water. It does perform well in water, in my experience, shockingly well for something that has a little space between the optical sensors and the skin. Now, I don't feel there is a need to track an activity of "watching football" like Whoop offers, but even an "other" would be nice to have. That is truly the only reason this gets 4 stars instead of 5 and with it clearly being an app issue, I hope it is fixed soon so we can fully enjoy this wonderful device!
Overall, I love wearing the Oura Ring. I love the look and comfort of it, even with the increasingly frequent questions of if my significant other and I went an eloped/got married. This is a fantastic device from the sizing kit to the setup to the daily use and battery life. Absolutely excellent hardware, and pretty good software. With a few more common activities added, this thing is a home run for the active data nut/bio hacker that wants to be classy and subtle about it person!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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High Performance Computer and Electronics UPS for Premium Power Protection
Customer Rating
5
Compact footprint and clear screen
on May 12, 2023
Posted by: Mike
The APC Back-UPS Pro BN1050M is the ultimate solution for keeping you up and running during brief power outages or to give you the peace of mind that your sensitive computer and networking equipment is safe and sound behind this relatively compact UPS. I replaced an aging Amazon Basics 850VA UPS from 2017 with this APC 1050VA unit and I am shocked by how much smaller it is! The vertical orientation versus horizontal on the floor is a massive space saving design and the overall size is a least 50% smaller but with the same number of protected and UPS outlets between the two. The APC Back-UPS Pro also features a hand screen that shows you the battery remaining, usage, and other important information about your UPS without requiring it be connected to your computer via USB, which it also offers for a richer set of options to maneuver around with your mouse.
Overall, this is an incredible option to go with to protect your modem, router, and computer to keep them all safe from power surges and power outages, giving you more than enough time to safely save and shutdown without fear of data loss!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
These worked great!
on May 2, 2023
Posted by: Mike
Since starting to use hearing aids in addition to ear plugs for sleep, I have suffered from occasional ear blockages and earaches (especially during heavy allergy times). Previously I have just relied on using a combination of warm and cold compresses, ibuprofen, and waiting it out as I can barely hear and feel like my head was in a vice. Most of the time it would only last a few days, but nothing quite relieved the pain and clogged ears like these earache drops from Hyland's Naturals! I've been experiencing one of the worst bouts of ear pain and congestion I have ever experienced, due to a heavier than normal pollen count, too many meetings at work that required my hearing aids to be in all day, and wearing earplugs more nights due to my partner's snoring being especially loud, again, due to the Spring pollen count and the associated allergies. These drops worked great to lessen the pain and helped open my ears up, more and more each time I used the drops. I did learn after the first time I used them to keep a tissue around to catch the drainage, but after that I had no other issues!
Overall, I would definitely recommend these for anyone looking for something that is a little friendlier on the body by using natural ingredients versus chemical compounds to clear your ears and ease the pain of occasional earaches from hearing aid, ear buds, and/or ear plugs!
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Set the curve with the CORSAIR XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240 OLED Bendable UltraWide Gaming Display, built with revolutionary bendable OLED technology engineered by LG Display, enabling you to adjust the curve of your screen from completely flat for MOBAs and strategy games to an immersive 800R for simulations and shooters. Experience gorgeous cinematic visuals on an immense 45-inch 3440x1440 OLED screen, with up to 240Hz refresh rate and an unbelievably fast 0.03ms GtG response time. Motion-blur-canceling and 0.01ms pixel response time ensure a new level of realism during fast-moving scenes, as you enjoy silky-smooth, tear-free images thanks to NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility and AMD FreeSync Premium certification. With dual HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and USB Type-C connections, the XENEON FLEX 45WQHD240 resets your expectations of what a premier gaming monitor can be.
Customer Rating
5
This monitor has ruined other monitors for me.
on May 2, 2023
Posted by: Mike
First off, the Corsair Xeneon Flex 45" OLED Bendable QHD 240Hz monitor is a mouthful to say when people come from far and wide to see how far you can bend this ultrawide display!
All joking aside, this thing is a monster, in so many amazing ways.
I'll start with the cons:
-I wish this was 4k, but at the same price or lower.
-The handles are plastic.
-There is no VESA or any other mounting ability and a massive base.
-No matter how many times you bend and flatten it, you will be slightly terrified that you bent it too far.
-I wish this was 4k, but at the same price or lower.
-The handles are plastic.
-There is no VESA or any other mounting ability and a massive base.
-No matter how many times you bend and flatten it, you will be slightly terrified that you bent it too far.
The pros, however, are innumerable. But here are some of the highlights:
-Unbelievable contrast!
-Incredibly accurate color reproduction.
-Simple and easy to use GUI menu.
-Ports, so many I/O ports!
-The screen size, aspect ratio, and border size are all perfect!
-Unboxing is quick, safe, and easy!
-Unbelievable contrast!
-Incredibly accurate color reproduction.
-Simple and easy to use GUI menu.
-Ports, so many I/O ports!
-The screen size, aspect ratio, and border size are all perfect!
-Unboxing is quick, safe, and easy!
I have to say, this monitor is leaps and bounds better than my old monitor setup, which was an HP OMEN 27x (1440P 165Hz) and an ASUS 27" (1080P 165Hz) that I was using for both work and play. I was a little skeptical about how going to "just" one monitor was going to work out. After some adjustment of my workflow, the seamless screen environment and sharp picture was a fantastic switch for my work productivity. My coworkers are hugely envious of my home office setup, more than they were before, even to the point where my boss may do something incredibly but slightly fiscally irresponsible and splurge on these or something similar for our office (maybe just himself at first). As a finance and accounting professional working in green energy tech, we use Excel A LOT. At 100% viewing on a new worksheet, I can see from A to BA (nice) without having to scroll! The adjustability in Windows 11 to snap windows in all different directions allows me to setup my screen similarly to my dual monitor setup, but with the ability to snap something into the middle of the screen. This would previously have been impossible without some deeply annoying bezels in the way. My work has hugely benefited from the Xeneon Flex! Even being able to adjust the level of curve or make the screen completely flat has been a huge help on eye strain by putting more of my work directly into my primary range of vision!
For play: just wow. This is unbelievable to game on! Driving and racing games (Forza and GTA V) with the curve maxed out (800r, I believe) brings you right into the middle of the action! Same with COD and other FPSs, Civ6 is one of the few games I have found that doesn't really benefit from from some level of curve. Although it doesn't hurt the gameplay, either.
Overall, this is one incredible screen for work, play, and entertainment! The cost is on the higher side for a 1440P monitor, but this is also like getting two of the best OLED 1440P monitors. It is well worth the cost and such an amazing value, as long as you don't NEED to mount it on a VESA or other kind of mount. You won't bee disappointed in your decision to purchase this!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Choose the ready-to-go Aspire 3 with the latest Ryzen 7000 Series Processors made for practical multitasking and productivity. With ease-of-use at its core, this family-friendly laptop is ready when you are. This Aspire 3 can tackle any job no matter how complex.Creativity soars to new heights with sharp, crisp visuals showcased on the 15.6" Full HD IPS touchscreen, while the thin bezel provides you more space to work with wherever inspiration strikes. It’s the perfect companion to take with you wherever you go!
Customer Rating
4
Big storage, has a numpad, and nice touchscreen!
on April 26, 2023
Posted by: Mike
The new Acer Aspire 3 15.6" is an excellent choice for students, small business owners, and those who work remotely who want something compact, affordable, and has good battery life! I do a lot of work remotely and on the road, having the numpad and good battery life is crucial to be able to function while away from the office as an accountant! The build quality is pretty good, there is a decent amount of flex in the chassis under the keyboard, but that flex also helps in the durability of the laptop. The inclusion of a matte finish touchscreen is absolutely fantastic! There is little to no glare, I do wish it was a little brighter but the finish really helps make the screen visible in most environments. The DDR5 is really snappy and responsive, a great compliment to the AMD Ryzen APU. The RAM is NOT upgradeable, which is unfortunate for gaming or more intensive tasks, but many older and lighter games will run very nicely when you have some downtime. The 512GB SSD is a fantastic inclusion as it offers more than enough offline storage for work, school, and fun! Also, the SSD IS upgradeable!
Overall, this is a fantastic budget option for the road warrior and remote worker while also being a great option for students, especially those who will be off to college this fall! I wish the RAM wasn't soldered onto the motherboard, but that is common on thin and light devices like this.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Personalize your smartphone while keeping it protected with the Insignia NS-14PMTLEAF Hard-Shell Case for iPhone 14 Pro Max. Its durable polycarbonate plastic protects your phone from everyday damage and drops up to 8 feet—without a bulky appearance. Compatible with Magnetic charging, you can continue to use your wireless charger without the case getting in your way. And it has raised edges, letting you set your phone down without risking scratches to your screen or camera lens. A clear background with a green tropical leaf print design adds a unique touch to your device, allowing you to personalize your phone. Showcase your style while giving your smartphone the protection it needs with this unique Insignia hard-shell case.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent value, looks great!
on March 31, 2023
Posted by: Mike
The Insignia Trend hard-shell case is a great alternative to some of the official Apple cases and other brands out there. The case is mostly clear, but with a nice leafy design to give it a bit of character and has a good amount of protection for the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The case is just thick enough to give you an excellent sense of security and makes the device sit flat on a table, balancing out the back and making the camera bump unnoticeable! The buttons still give a nice tactile feel, good quality rubber over them, and makes it easy to find without having to search for the buttons. There are also a lot of different case designs so you can choose something that is more unique to your style and personality, or pick up a few of them to change up the look of your phone to match your style! The pricing is excellent, too! This is the second version of this case I've picked up, didn't clean the first as often as I should have. The clear plastic will start to yellow after a few months of heavy use, but if you clean it up regularly, it will stay looking great! Definitely recommend!
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The new Alienware x17 is super thin, extremely light laptop . Now’s your chance to game with gear that knows no boundaries. The Alienware x17 gaming laptops with advanced Alienware Cryo-Tech™ cooling defy boundaries. Introducing Element 31 thermal interface material and a Quad-Fan Design. We are incorporating more fan blades, more copper materials, and vapor chambers to deliver ample power while dissipating the heat more efficiently and allowing the fans to run less resulting in reduced noise. The x17 features five tailored power states, and grants access to thousands of games with Windows. Alienware laptops will bring your favorite games into hyper-reality with Windows DirectX 12 Ultimate. Constructed with magnesium alloy and aluminum parts gamers can experience the evolved Legend Industrial Design that reimagines the way you game. The Alienware x17 is equipped with 11th Gen Intel processors, has more storage options with dual drives featuring SSD and includes powerful NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 30-series discrete graphics.
Is the motherboard inverted??
Yes and no, the RAM and SSD are on the bottom, easily accessible, and the CPU & GPU are mounted on top/ facing the keyboard. There is a healthy amount of venting above the CPU & GPU as well as vapor chambers to assist with cooling, but to get to them you would have to remove the motherboard. You can see the backplates for the CPU & GPU just below the white cover over the cooling.
2 years, 6 months ago
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The new Alienware x17 is super thin, extremely light laptop . Now’s your chance to game with gear that knows no boundaries. The Alienware x17 gaming laptops with advanced Alienware Cryo-Tech™ cooling defy boundaries. Introducing Element 31 thermal interface material and a Quad-Fan Design. We are incorporating more fan blades, more copper materials, and vapor chambers to deliver ample power while dissipating the heat more efficiently and allowing the fans to run less resulting in reduced noise. The x17 features five tailored power states, and grants access to thousands of games with Windows. Alienware laptops will bring your favorite games into hyper-reality with Windows DirectX 12 Ultimate. Constructed with magnesium alloy and aluminum parts gamers can experience the evolved Legend Industrial Design that reimagines the way you game. The Alienware x17 is equipped with 11th Gen Intel processors, has more storage options with dual drives featuring SSD and includes powerful NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 30-series discrete graphics.
Is the m.2 1tb pci-e ssd drive a gen 3 or gen 4?
Hey packersfan036, I am also a Packers fan! From my research, SSD 1 (populated with the 1TB gen 3 SSD from the factory) is gen 4 and SSD 2 (empty from the factory) is only gen 3. Should be able to swap the bay and use a gen 4 on SSD 1. I have not tested this myself as I do not have a gen 4 SSD yet, but Mash IT on YouTube did and it worked well.
2 years, 6 months ago
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Life Dot 2 XR is optimized for noise cancelling— changing its settings depending on your surroundings. On top of this it delivers thumping beats, clear calls, and a 35-hour playtime. Using the Soundcore app, you can customize your touch controls and sound profile to perfectly fit the way you listen.
What is the IP rating for water resistance?
These are IPX5 rated, not for swimming but will easily handle sweat and light rainfall.
3 years ago
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The Brydge 12.3 Pro+ wireless keyboard with touchpad matches the quality and functionality of the Surface Pro 4,5,6, and 7 seamlessly. Designed to meet the standards set by Microsoft, the Brydge 12.3 Pro+ features a precision touchpad, adjustable viewing angles and 3-level backlit keys, bringing a laptop-like experience to your Surface Pro.
Does the laptop have a front camera and is it also the laptop with the key board?
This is not a laptop, it is an accessory for the Microsoft Surface Pro (4 through 7) Windows tablet PCs. The keyboard base does allow for full use of the Surface Pro's front and rear camera. You would have to also have the separately sold Microsoft Surface Pro to fully use the Brydge Pro+.
3 years, 4 months ago
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Wemo WiFi Smart Outdoor Plug gives you total smart control over your lights, holiday decorations and other outdoor devices. Featuring two splash-proof and weather-resistant outlets, you can set schedules and control two devices together from anywhere by using the app or your voice with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, or Hey Google.* It’s perfect for the patio, yard or other spaces where you’d like to manage electric outlets. You can also use Away Mode to randomly turn porch or landscape lights on and off when you’re not home. Sync lights connected to the Smart Outdoor Plug with the sunset and you’ll walk out to a backyard that’s ready for evening activities.
Does this Wemo WiFi smart plug-outdoor, connect to a mesh WiFi system. I have some Wemo smart mini plugs thatonly connect to 2 ghz routers. The Mesh system I have doesn’t distinguish between 2 and 5 ghz bands, so the Wemo mini plugs do not connect my wifi
Seems very strange that you're having issues with connecting to the 2.4 GHz band, the plug should only see the band it can use and connect. I am running a Linksys MX10 Velop mesh router system and have had no problems connecting this or my other Wemo plug (Wemo Insight). It might be a good idea to try WPS to connect to the plugs or reach out directly to Belkin/Wemo for further assistance, they're great help if issues arise! After its set up to your network, it is incredibly easy to use!
3 years, 5 months ago
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Wemo WiFi Smart Outdoor Plug gives you total smart control over your lights, holiday decorations and other outdoor devices. Featuring two splash-proof and weather-resistant outlets, you can set schedules and control two devices together from anywhere by using the app or your voice with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, or Hey Google.* It’s perfect for the patio, yard or other spaces where you’d like to manage electric outlets. You can also use Away Mode to randomly turn porch or landscape lights on and off when you’re not home. Sync lights connected to the Smart Outdoor Plug with the sunset and you’ll walk out to a backyard that’s ready for evening activities.
I actually have 3 questions. Is this device gfi protected? Can I control each outlet separately? I’ve yet to see a straight answer on that question What are the current and temperature ratings for the device?
It is not independently GFI protected, but most/all outdoor outlets that it would plug into are required to be. Both outlets are controlled as one, i.e. if you turn off the outlet, they both turn off. For the current and temperature, it claims 32-104 Fahrenheit, but mine worked great yesterday and today with temperatures below 32 degrees (29 with a light drizzle and 24 with snow/sleet/rain, respectively) and has continued to worked fine.
3 years, 5 months ago
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Mike
Surface Duo adapts to you. Two ultra-thin, high-resolution touchscreens unfold to open new possibilities on a mobile device. Designed to help you be productive, Surface Duo features multiple modes, the best of Microsoft 365 mobile experiences, every Android™ app in the Google Play store, and new dual-screen enhanced apps.* Now you can view two apps at once or span one across both screens, drag and drop between screens, and make phone calls. Say goodbye to constant app switching. ¹Requires the Your Phone app, a Windows 10 PC with the latest Windows updates, and download of the Windows 10 app from the Windows store. ²Excluding Surface Duo Bumper. ³Local Video Playback: Testing conducted by Microsoft in July 2020 using preproduction Surface Duo units and software. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during local video playback on a single screen. Video playback consisted of a repeated 30-minute .mp4 file in 1080p at 24 fps. All settings were default except: LTE and Wi-Fi were both associated with a network with ‘ask to join’ disabled and Adaptive Brightness was disabled, screen was set to 100 nits. Battery life varies significantly with network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings, usage, and other factors. Battery has limited recharge cycles and cannot be replaced. ⁴Standby Time: Testing conducted by Microsoft in July 2020 in an AT&T Validated Lab using preproduction Surface Duo units and software. Testing conducted in accordance with AT&T requirements and test specifications. All settings were default, and network settings were: connected to LTE, and Wi-Fi was enabled but not connected. Battery life varies significantly with network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings, usage and other factors. ⁵Talk Time: Testing conducted by Microsoft in July 2020 in an AT&T Validated Lab using preproduction Surface Duo units and software. All settings were default, and network settings were: connected to LTE, and Wi-Fi was enabled but not connected. ⁶Specified minimum dual battery capacity is 3462mAh. ⁷Network availability and coverage vary by carrier. See your carrier for details. ⁸Use of eSIM requires a wireless service plan (which may include restrictions on switching service providers and roaming, even after contract expiration). Not all carriers support eSIM. AT&T locked devices will not support eSIM. Use of eSIM in Surface Duo may be disabled when purchased from some carriers. See your carrier for details. ⁹System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Some apps and features may require a wireless plan, additional subscriptions, or fees. ¹¹Video playback formats will require 3rd party apps from the Google Play Store; fees may apply. ¹²Microsoft’s Limited Warranty is in addition to your consumer law rights.
Will the Surface Duo allow you to do Hotspot from the device? Is this capable of wifi calling?
Surface Duo adapts to you. Two ultra-thin, high-resolution touchscreens unfold to open new possibilities on a mobile device. Designed to help you be productive, Surface Duo features multiple modes, the best of Microsoft 365 mobile experiences, every Android™ app in the Google Play store, and new dual-screen enhanced apps.* Now you can view two apps at once or span one across both screens, drag and drop between screens, and make phone calls. Say goodbye to constant app switching. ¹Requires the Your Phone app, a Windows 10 PC with the latest Windows updates, and download of the Windows 10 app from the Windows store. ²Excluding Surface Duo Bumper. ³Local Video Playback: Testing conducted by Microsoft in July 2020 using preproduction Surface Duo units and software. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during local video playback on a single screen. Video playback consisted of a repeated 30-minute .mp4 file in 1080p at 24 fps. All settings were default except: LTE and Wi-Fi were both associated with a network with ‘ask to join’ disabled and Adaptive Brightness was disabled, screen was set to 100 nits. Battery life varies significantly with network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings, usage, and other factors. Battery has limited recharge cycles and cannot be replaced. ⁴Standby Time: Testing conducted by Microsoft in July 2020 in an AT&T Validated Lab using preproduction Surface Duo units and software. Testing conducted in accordance with AT&T requirements and test specifications. All settings were default, and network settings were: connected to LTE, and Wi-Fi was enabled but not connected. Battery life varies significantly with network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings, usage and other factors. ⁵Talk Time: Testing conducted by Microsoft in July 2020 in an AT&T Validated Lab using preproduction Surface Duo units and software. All settings were default, and network settings were: connected to LTE, and Wi-Fi was enabled but not connected. ⁶Specified minimum dual battery capacity is 3462mAh. ⁷Network availability and coverage vary by carrier. See your carrier for details. ⁸Use of eSIM requires a wireless service plan (which may include restrictions on switching service providers and roaming, even after contract expiration). Not all carriers support eSIM. AT&T locked devices will not support eSIM. Use of eSIM in Surface Duo may be disabled when purchased from some carriers. See your carrier for details. ⁹System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Some apps and features may require a wireless plan, additional subscriptions, or fees. ¹¹Video playback formats will require 3rd party apps from the Google Play Store; fees may apply. ¹²Microsoft’s Limited Warranty is in addition to your consumer law rights.
Is it possible to use a different keyboard for a specific language? Spanish? Portuguese?
You are able to change the default language and add multiple additional languages for the keyboard through the "Language" settings. These are accessible through the phone Settings or directly through the keyboard! It is very easy to accomplish!
3 years, 7 months ago
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Mike
Surface Duo adapts to you. Two ultra-thin, high-resolution touchscreens unfold to open new possibilities on a mobile device. Designed to help you be productive, Surface Duo features multiple modes, the best of Microsoft 365 mobile experiences, every Android™ app in the Google Play store, and new dual-screen enhanced apps.* Now you can view two apps at once or span one across both screens, drag and drop between screens, and make phone calls. Say goodbye to constant app switching. ¹Requires the Your Phone app, a Windows 10 PC with the latest Windows updates, and download of the Windows 10 app from the Windows store. ²Excluding Surface Duo Bumper. ³Local Video Playback: Testing conducted by Microsoft in July 2020 using preproduction Surface Duo units and software. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during local video playback on a single screen. Video playback consisted of a repeated 30-minute .mp4 file in 1080p at 24 fps. All settings were default except: LTE and Wi-Fi were both associated with a network with ‘ask to join’ disabled and Adaptive Brightness was disabled, screen was set to 100 nits. Battery life varies significantly with network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings, usage, and other factors. Battery has limited recharge cycles and cannot be replaced. ⁴Standby Time: Testing conducted by Microsoft in July 2020 in an AT&T Validated Lab using preproduction Surface Duo units and software. Testing conducted in accordance with AT&T requirements and test specifications. All settings were default, and network settings were: connected to LTE, and Wi-Fi was enabled but not connected. Battery life varies significantly with network and feature configuration, signal strength, settings, usage and other factors. ⁵Talk Time: Testing conducted by Microsoft in July 2020 in an AT&T Validated Lab using preproduction Surface Duo units and software. All settings were default, and network settings were: connected to LTE, and Wi-Fi was enabled but not connected. ⁶Specified minimum dual battery capacity is 3462mAh. ⁷Network availability and coverage vary by carrier. See your carrier for details. ⁸Use of eSIM requires a wireless service plan (which may include restrictions on switching service providers and roaming, even after contract expiration). Not all carriers support eSIM. AT&T locked devices will not support eSIM. Use of eSIM in Surface Duo may be disabled when purchased from some carriers. See your carrier for details. ⁹System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Some apps and features may require a wireless plan, additional subscriptions, or fees. ¹¹Video playback formats will require 3rd party apps from the Google Play Store; fees may apply. ¹²Microsoft’s Limited Warranty is in addition to your consumer law rights.
Will unlock version work on sprint network
The unlocked version should work on Sprint/T-Mobile, I would consult with them on which company's SIM to use due to their merger. It will likely be a T-Mobile SIM, but they should be able to definitively answer that for you through Sprint/T-Mobile customer service and the new SIM, if needed. It's really an amazing device!
3 years, 7 months ago
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Mike
The Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ features a new modern design and more functionality than Ninja's original Professional Kitchen System.* Ninja Total Crushing Blades and Pro Extractor Blades Assembly give you perfectly crushed ice for your smoothies, frozen drinks, and nutrient extractions**. The 72 oz.† Total Crushing Pitcher is great for making large batches for the whole family with 1400 peak watts of professional power. Plus, its two 24 oz. single-serve cups with spout lids makes it easy to take delicious, nutrient-rich smoothies on the go. But don’t just stop at drinks—the 8-cup processor bowl provides precision processing for even chopping, smooth purees, and up to 2 lbs. of dough. Auto-iQ Technology provides preset programs that do the work for you, no guesswork required. *Versus BL770, based on the number of available blending programs **Extract a drink containing vitamins and nutrients from fruits and vegetables †64 oz. max liquid capacity
Will older model accessories from the BL685 model fit into this blender?
Should fit just fine! I have one of the older Ninja Blend IQ systems and the smaller and large blender containers fit just fine.
3 years, 11 months ago
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Mike