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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!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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!
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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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Discover the power of X! The new Philips Sonicare Power Flosser creates an X-shaped stream of water that reaches deep between teeth for a gentle, thorough clean. This X-shaped water stream, known as Quad-Stream technology, covers more surface area for a faster, deeper clean versus manual floss. Because of Quad-Stream technology, Philips Sonicare Power Flosser enables you to improve your gum health by 50% in just 1 minute per day!
Customer Rating
5
Great space-saving toothbrush & water floss combo!
on April 28, 2022
Posted by: Mike
from Milwaukee, WI
I have use the Philips Sonicare line of toothbrushes from years now, and have really enjoyed my previous hand that had Bluetooth and app connectivity to help promote better bushing and coverage. I have also been looking at various water flossers to better clean between my teeth, this knocks two things out at once! The combination base is excellent for my main bathroom, where I do the majority of my brushing and flossing, but they also include a brush only compact base for other areas of your home or while on the go! The app functionality is still amazing with brushing, allowing for accurate and well timed visuals to show that you have proper coverage of the six zones of teeth, but the integration with the water flosser is an excellent bonus, as well! This allows you to ensure you clean your entire mouth, without spending too much or too little time in each area. My dentist was already thrilled that I was using a Sonicare toothbrush before, and when he noticed the spaces between my teeth and my gums were looking cleaner and healthier, I told him I could only attribute that to using a water flosser now, too!
I would definitely recommend this toothbrush & water flosser combination system, it is truly everything you need for a healthier smile, except mouth wash, and it all fits cleanly and nicely into a smaller footprint on your bathroom counter than having two separate systems!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Performance
5
Durability
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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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.
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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, 7 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, 1 month 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, 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.
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, 6 months ago
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Mike
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, 6 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, 8 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, 8 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.
4 years ago
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Mike