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Perceive every detail of your music with this pair of JBL wireless headphones. The 10Hz to 22kHz frequency response lets you enjoy the full range of sound, while the in-line microphone provides an effortless switch to hands-free calls. Featuring 5.6mm dynamic drivers, these JBL wireless headphones supply rich, resonant bass for your enjoyment.
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from Frisco, TX
This is a great set of headphones to wear in the gym or while performing any physical activity. Headphones sit tight and secure in the ear canal and do not fall out no matter how you move. They are sweat proof and come with a set of silicone tips (3 sizes) and silicone "jackets" that could be put over each individual earpiece to provide a better fit. I did not notice any discomfort after wearing them to the gym every day for a week.
Sound quality is very good for the size, it's remarkable how accurate the sound is, no artificial EQ or encoding imperfections.
Carrying case has a magnetic holders for each ear piece so they stay secure and don't fall out when you open the case. Single charge is enough to last for 24 hours of listening!
One thing that feels missing - there is no app to control the headphones, no firmware updates or any additional settings. That may be good though if you just want a simple good workout set.
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Move essential data across devices efficiently with this Western Digital My Passport Ultra External Portable Hard Drive. The drive uses USB 3.0 technology for quick read and write speeds, and the USB-C connector offers effortless plug-in options while boosting transfer rates. Abundant storage space for all types of media and applications. The backup software lets you automatically save works in progress at your preferred intervals. Password protection and 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption for added security.
Customer Rating
5
Easy way to add extra storage
on December 18, 2018
Posted by: xKing
from Frisco, TX
It's a very neat little hard drive that is easy to take anywhere you go with your laptop. USB-C connectivity is future proof, and it also comes with a little USB-C to USB-A type adapter just in case you ever need to plug it into the older system. Included USB-C cable is about 1' long.
Hard drive is labeled as 4Tb but the exact capacity is 4,000,750,497,792 byes or about 3.63Tb as it came in from the factory (NTFS formatted). Hard drive works fine with either Mac and PC, performance is about 115Mb/s writes, 120Mb/s reads.
Hard drive comes with a Wester Digital Discovery tool that has software for drive diagnostic. Activity LED light on the drive itself could be disabled in the software if needed.
Overall - it performed real well in all my tests and I would recommend it to anyone needing some extra portable storage.
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Listen to your favorite songs anywhere with these Bluetooth Audio Technica headphones. They fold inward, letting you conveniently store them when not in-use, and the fitted ear cups prevent outside noise from interfering with sound quality. These Audio Technica headphones run for up to 40 hours on a single charge and have 45mm large-aperture drivers for clear, powerful sound.
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Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT is a continuation of the legendary ATH-M50x series wired only studio headphones. But now we get to enjoy the outstanding sound quality via Bluetooth 5 connection as well. New model sound clear and well balanced, and still feels like it has a lot of energy. Good spacial depth, feels like you are emerged in a studio environment. Flat frequency response from 15Hz to 28kHz.
They do sound fantastic!
They do sound fantastic!
Control buttons are located on the left hand side and good enough for casual use. Holding your finger on the outer part of the left speaker causes Siri to activate.
Overall likes:
Bluetooth 5
AAC and aptX codecs support
Wired connection option
Long 40 hour battery life
Carrying pouch is included
Things to improve:
Included wired connection cord is kinda short - just 4'. It's OK for listening on the go, but not for the studio use.
Phone app's sole function is to switch between SBC and AAC coded, shows you the battery life too... For me it feels pretty much useless.
Charging time from 0 to 100% is whooping 7 hours, clearly fast charge is not supported.
Would I use ATH-M50xBT in a studio? Probably no, I'd still get the wired only version, but on the go or at home - absolutely!
These are the best sounding closed-back wireless headphones I've tried!
Bluetooth 5
AAC and aptX codecs support
Wired connection option
Long 40 hour battery life
Carrying pouch is included
Things to improve:
Included wired connection cord is kinda short - just 4'. It's OK for listening on the go, but not for the studio use.
Phone app's sole function is to switch between SBC and AAC coded, shows you the battery life too... For me it feels pretty much useless.
Charging time from 0 to 100% is whooping 7 hours, clearly fast charge is not supported.
Would I use ATH-M50xBT in a studio? Probably no, I'd still get the wired only version, but on the go or at home - absolutely!
These are the best sounding closed-back wireless headphones I've tried!
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BISSELL™ air400 Air Purifier is clean air made easy. We know life happens. Between the kids and pets, there are odors, allergens, dust, and other things we can’t always see in our air that need to be cleaned. That’s where the air400 shines. This machine is designed to perform from the inside, out. It captures airborne particles and odors with three stages of filtration and has an automated CirQulate® System that automatically increases fan speed as your indoor air quality decreases. The CirQulate System also uses particle sensor technology to monitor your indoor air and communicate your home’s real-time air quality through three distinct colors and a numerical reading. With a large fan and a digital, 20,000-hour DC motor, the air400 is tested to the AHAM standard to have a Smoke CADR of 279 for rooms up to 432 sq. ft., making it great for bedrooms, living areas, basements, and dining rooms. Taking care of the air you and your family breathe really is as easy as setting it and forgetting it with the air400 air purifier. And when you purchase this air purifier, you help save pets! BISSELL® proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation® and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you buy a BISSELL product, you help save pets, too. We’re proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors and pet homelessness disappear.
Customer Rating
5
Powerful purification
on November 21, 2018
Posted by: xKing
from Frisco, TX
Bissell air400 is a powerful yet quiet machine capable of 3 air exchanges in a 423sq ft room per hour (if running full speed). Air filtration is done in 3 stages - pre filter, HEPA particle filter (paper based) and 1" thick charcoal filter.
Current air quality (PM2.5 meter) is indicated on the front LCD display, in addition to that - color of the display ring would change depending on the current air quality situation.
Current air quality (PM2.5 meter) is indicated on the front LCD display, in addition to that - color of the display ring would change depending on the current air quality situation.
Machine can run in 3 modes: Auto - fan speed is automatically adjusted depending on the current air quality conditions, Silent - minium fan speed and minimum noise, Max - full speed for real quick air cleaning.
When ambient light is low (room is dark) - air purifier would enter the "Night Mode" - all lights would dim and buttons won't emit sound when pressed.
When ambient light is low (room is dark) - air purifier would enter the "Night Mode" - all lights would dim and buttons won't emit sound when pressed.
Timer is available for setting run time of 1, 4 or 8 hours.
Overall - this air purifier does excellent job keeping my master bedroom PM2.5 level at 002 at most times, allergen and odor free!
Few things I would like to improve: make button beeps a bit quieter, add air quality indicators for VOC levels. In case of the power failure - this machine won't power back on when power is back which makes it impossible to use with external timer or a smart outlet.
Replacement filter cost is about $90 for both HEPA and carbon.
Replacement filter cost is about $90 for both HEPA and carbon.
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MX Vertical is an advanced ergonomic mouse that combines science-driven design with the elevated performance of Logitech’s MX series. The natural handshake position of MX Vertical reduces wrist pressure and forearm strain. The unique 57° vertical angle has been optimized for an ergonomic posture without compromising a pixel of performance. MX Vertical features a 4000 DPI high-precision sensor, resulting in 4x less hand movement and reducing fatigue. And the cursor speed switch allows you to instantly adjust DPI speed and accuracy with the touch of a button. MX Vertical stays powered for up to four months on a full charge – and gets three hours of use from a one-minute quick charge.
Posted by: xKing
from Frisco, TX
I work at home and easily spend at my computer 14-15 hours a day. I was having some pain in my right wrist sometimes (not permanent) after a long work weeks, however after trying this Logitech vertical mouse - my pain is gone!
It was a little learning curve to adjust to the new design (had troubles with the right button clicks at the beginning), but after a week - I'd say I can freely use it.
Mouse is nicely designed with a grippy rubbery surface to grab on, it's very lightweight - just 4.4oz and easy to control.
Mouse does have 3 programmable buttons which can be assigned to many functions if you install Logitech Options software, however comparing to Logitech MX Master 2S for example - Vertical mouse lacks horizontal scrolling and inertia wheel (main scrolling wheel on the MX Master 2S can be set to scroll freely as long as wheel is spinning).
Vertical mouse has USB-C port for charging and internal battery lasts for a full work week.
Ability to work with 3 different computers via either Logitech radio dongle or just a bluetooth connection is awesome!
Overall - if you having any odd feeling in your wrist - try this mouse, It's very likely it will help!
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Take your playlist with you by using these noise-cancelling Sony headphones. Their 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms fill your ears with booming audio to immerse you in songs, and they're ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended listening sessions. These Sony headphones have a proprietary noise-cancelling processor, so you can immerse yourself in the music.Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
Posted by: xKing
from Frisco, TX
I've been using my Sony WH-1000XM2 a lot and was quite happy with them, however when I tried the new WH-1000XM3 model - I was blown away! Sound quality improved significantly especially in the bass range. Bass does not sound boomy or artificial, it's a very naturally sounding headphones! Headphone design improved as well, they even became 1oz lighter than a previous model! Fit is very comfortable, very light pressure around ears.
Noise suppression is about the same as in previous model, it does work really well and suppresses the outside world noise dramatically, allowing you to enjoy music. It won't make airplane noise go away completely though.
Headphones are now equipped with a USB-C port for charging, battery life is advertised as 30 hours, but that would depend on volume level, surrounding nosie and music quality (it's possible to chose a power saving codec in the app to save battery life). Battery level can be checked by quickly taping the power button.
Headphones are now equipped with a USB-C port for charging, battery life is advertised as 30 hours, but that would depend on volume level, surrounding nosie and music quality (it's possible to chose a power saving codec in the app to save battery life). Battery level can be checked by quickly taping the power button.
Controls - I'm not a biggest fan of touch sensitive and find it harder to get used to than regular buttons. Right ear cup's outer surface is a one big touch panel that you can use to control volume (swipe up/down), play/pause (double tap), switching songs (swipe back and forward) or a special "attention mode" when sound volume is reduced down to like 1% and noise cancelling is shut off - this is activated by covering the right earcup with your whole palm (looks a little awkward).
I do not often use voice assistants as I don't typically want to disturb people sitting around me so addition of Google Assistant into the headphones was not a significant advantage for me personally, but it's there if you need it!
I do not often use voice assistants as I don't typically want to disturb people sitting around me so addition of Google Assistant into the headphones was not a significant advantage for me personally, but it's there if you need it!
Carrying case - finally allows for cords to be packed inside, thank you Sony! Case is well made and easy to pack into carry-on.
Overall - it's a great choice for anyone who needs active noise cancellation, sound quality is outstanding even via Bluetooth (headphones support Bluetooth 4.2, AAC and LDAC high resolution codecs). Long battery life and quick charging (10 minutes of charging should allow for 10 hours of play time).
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Listen to your favorite songs, get immersed in your favorite video game, and even interact with your classmates/coworkers over video chat with the V-MODA Crossfade 2 Wireless CODEX headphones. The durable metal-core headband provides all-day wearable comfort, and the 50mm dual-diaphragm drivers deliver a wide soundstage with balanced sound signature. Lastly, experience up to 14 hours of wireless freedom in CD quality audio, and unlimited playback in wired mode to fuel your creativity. Gaming System compatibility: Xbox Series X|S (wired), Xbox One (wired), Playstation 4 (wired), Playstation 5 (wired), Nintendo Switch (wired), PC and Mac
Customer Rating
5
Awesome looks, great sound!
on August 24, 2018
Posted by: xKing
from Frisco, TX
These headphones are the rare case of awesome looking design and a very decent sound! Designers did everything tight - steel frame, soft replaceable cushions and ability to install custom cover plates makes these one of a kind!
Sound quality was not sacrificed either - headphones sound fantastic over Bluetooth and even better wired to the high quality amplifier (32 Ohm impedance, headphones are very efficient and 100dB at 1mW of power (1kHz)). Dynamic range is great and frequency response (wired only specification) is better than most humans can hear 5Hz to 40kHz. I just love listening to these!
Fit is comfortable, but I noticed that they do clamp my head a bit more than I would like to. Control buttons are located at the top of the right headphone and a bit difficult to hit the exact button I want from the first try.
Replaceable covers are available for the purchase from V-Moda web site and include a wide variety - from 3D printed fiber to precious metals, price ranging from $25 to whooping $27k for platinum covers! Custom cover engraving is available, and even 4 colors of cover screws to choose from.
Other available accessories include boom microphone (great for gaming!), extra large ear cushions and cables.
Hard carrying case is included, as well as USB charging cable and 3.5mm stereo cable with a microphone (1/4" adapter is included too).
Overall - it's an amazing set that looks gorgeous, highly customizable with various accessories and sounds just right wired or wireless!
Sound quality was not sacrificed either - headphones sound fantastic over Bluetooth and even better wired to the high quality amplifier (32 Ohm impedance, headphones are very efficient and 100dB at 1mW of power (1kHz)). Dynamic range is great and frequency response (wired only specification) is better than most humans can hear 5Hz to 40kHz. I just love listening to these!
Fit is comfortable, but I noticed that they do clamp my head a bit more than I would like to. Control buttons are located at the top of the right headphone and a bit difficult to hit the exact button I want from the first try.
Replaceable covers are available for the purchase from V-Moda web site and include a wide variety - from 3D printed fiber to precious metals, price ranging from $25 to whooping $27k for platinum covers! Custom cover engraving is available, and even 4 colors of cover screws to choose from.
Other available accessories include boom microphone (great for gaming!), extra large ear cushions and cables.
Hard carrying case is included, as well as USB charging cable and 3.5mm stereo cable with a microphone (1/4" adapter is included too).
Overall - it's an amazing set that looks gorgeous, highly customizable with various accessories and sounds just right wired or wireless!
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Enjoy crisp, colorful picture quality with this Full HD HP monitor. The ultrathin bezel on the 27-inch screen provides an expansive viewing area so you can stay productive, and its AMD FreeSync technology reduces input lag and screen tearing. This HP monitor has two HDMI ports for connecting gaming consoles and other devices.
Customer Rating
4
Decent display but I wish it had better resolution
on August 21, 2018
Posted by: xKing
from Frisco, TX
It's a good display for the money it's sold for, almost no bezel, lightweight and extremely thin. Bright and contrast picture visible from almost any angle. Top refresh rate is 75Hz which allows for smooth movements. Colors are vibrant and black is deep, no color variations across the panel, no bright spots.
However maximum resolution is just 1920x1080 for the 27" panel. It won't be a "retina display" experience at all.
Other minor things:
- no DisplayPort connection, just 2 of HDMI (one HDMI cable is included) and VGA
- no VESA mount at the back, monitor can not be used with the 3rd party display stand or wall mount
- power supply is external (small laptop kinda brick) which makes cable management little bit more difficult, on the other hand - it's easy to replace.
However maximum resolution is just 1920x1080 for the 27" panel. It won't be a "retina display" experience at all.
Other minor things:
- no DisplayPort connection, just 2 of HDMI (one HDMI cable is included) and VGA
- no VESA mount at the back, monitor can not be used with the 3rd party display stand or wall mount
- power supply is external (small laptop kinda brick) which makes cable management little bit more difficult, on the other hand - it's easy to replace.
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Replenish the battery life of an Apple or Android device with this 10W Belkin wireless charger. It provides fast charging speeds to save time in your busy day, and it minimizes electromagnetic noise to ensure full device functionality. This white Belkin wireless charger is compatible with phones that have plastic cases up to 3mm thick.
Customer Rating
5
Works great with iPhone X
on June 21, 2018
Posted by: xKing
from Frisco, TX
This charger is nicely built, base has a good feel to it and a rubberized ring on the top prevents phone from sliding around while charging. For iOS devices - make sure you running the latest iOS release to enable 7.5W wireless charing.
Charger requires it's own power supply to be used, which is 100-240V input and 15V 1.5A Output supply with a proprietary barrel connector. Cord length is about 57" which allows flexibility in placement.
Charger requires it's own power supply to be used, which is 100-240V input and 15V 1.5A Output supply with a proprietary barrel connector. Cord length is about 57" which allows flexibility in placement.
Charing base has a small LED at the bottom which glows white if phone is detected and charging, it would glow yellow if Phone is not correctly placed. I've found that precise placement is not required as log as the phone's center is approximately in the middle of a charging base.
Charging speed - with 7.5W charger it's 50% faster than included 5W wired charged but of course it's slower than using iPad charger or 29W USB-C adapter with USB-C cable. Charger does not get very hot while charging. iPhone X is able to recognize my face when I'm sitting at my desk and phone is on the charing base.
Overall - it's an excellent choice if your Phone supports Qi charging technology and you don't like plugging it in!
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Wacom Intuos wireless pen tablet has been designed for those who are getting started drawing, painting or photo editing with their Mac, PC, Chromebook or select Android smartphones/tablets. Enjoy the convenience of wireless creating with built in Bluetooth - or connect the graphics tablet directly to your computer with the included USB cable. Whether it’s the pressure-sensitive pen, the stylish design, the included software or online tutorials, Wacom Intuos is all you need to get creative digitally. Wacom Intuos can also be used to easily write, edit or convey ideas to in education or remote work settings. This product works with devices capable of running the latest version of Chrome OS and has been certified to meet Google's compatibility standards. Google is not responsible for the operation of this product or its compliance with safety requirements. Chromebook, Android, and the Works With Chromebook badge are trademarks of Google LLC.
Customer Rating
5
Nice if you need tablet on the go.
on June 19, 2018
Posted by: xKing
from Frisco, TX
This portable Wacom tablet could be a life saver if you need tablet while working on the go with your laptop. It's wireless Bluetooth connection does not require any receivers plugged into USB port, simple Bluetooth link is enough.
I did not notice any significant lags between pen movement and cursor movement so wireless connection works just fine.
I did not notice any significant lags between pen movement and cursor movement so wireless connection works just fine.
Tablet surface is very smooth and pen moves very precisely, however small surface space may be a limitation or inconvenience while working. Surface is not sensitive to fingers therefore it can't be used without a pen (Intuos Pro is finger sensitive).
Comparing to the bigger Intuos Pro: limited surface area may cause your hand to be uncomfortable (slide off) while working around the right edge of the tablet. Pen feels very light, Intuos Pro pen feels much better and very well balanced.
Comparing to the bigger Intuos Pro: limited surface area may cause your hand to be uncomfortable (slide off) while working around the right edge of the tablet. Pen feels very light, Intuos Pro pen feels much better and very well balanced.
Included Software - you can pick 2 out of these 3: Painter Essentials 6, Corel AfterShot 3, Clip Studio Paint Pro. You will need to register your tablet with Wacom in order to be able to download the software.
Overall: Nice for working on the go where size and weight matter, however I prefer Intuos Pro for stationary work at my desk.
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Connect favorite peripherals to this Acer Aspire laptop. Four USB ports let you connect accessories, transfer files or charge a cellphone while you work, and HDMI outputs make dual-screen functionality possible. Access nearby wireless networks with this Acer Aspire laptop and stream videos or upload your own images captured with the built-in HD webcam.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great travel companion
By xKing
from Frisco, TX
This laptop would be a great travel companion. Screen can be folded all the way to the back making this laptop a big tablet, Windows recognizes it as a "tablet mode" and adjusts the interface so that's easy to use that way. Tablet mode is a great idea if your space is limited such as a car or an airplane. That is if you don't mind wiping your fingerprints off the screen later.
Overall construction is very nice and solid, aluminum top cover and plastic bottom make it easy to hold and it does not get real hot to the touch while working. Bottom is fairly easy to take off (philips screwdriver and plastic prying tools needed) allowing access to the single memory slot and a hard drive (watch for hard drive - it will fall off when bottom cover is off). Laptop has a good selection of ports (including HDMI, 2x USB 3 and a USB-C!) making it easy to connect to the accessories you need. Hardware volume control paddle is located on the right side of the laptop almost next to the power switch - I actually send laptop to sleep couple of times while trying to adjust the speaker volume, so be careful.
Screen resolution is a full 1920x1080 HD but the space under the screen (where the Acer logo is) feels unused - I wish Acer did extend the screen to the bottom a bit more. From the beginning - my laptop had a very noticeable green tint to the screen which I had to correct using the Windows color calibration tool - no issues after that.
Keyboard and the touchpad are functional and easy to use, keyboard is backlit (either on or off, no brightness adjustment).
Battery - I was able to use laptop for 4 full hours watching videos, surfing web and working on the documents before battery fully drained, it took it 3 hours to charge back to 100%. Included 45W power adapter is surprisingly small and easy to pack, supports any voltage from 100 to 240 so overseas travel is not a problem!
Performance - I did not notice any delays while working with the big office documents, 8 Gb RAM (upgradeable to 12Gb) and i5 CPU have more than enough for any office tasks, however I would recommend upgrading to SSD if you require a lot of disk activity.
Overall - great laptop for those who work on the go and need a good selection of ports at the workplace, strong performer!
xKing
Frisco, TX
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August 25, 2016
It's really comes down to your personal preference. HP you've mentioned has a smaller 13.3" screen, but a solid state drive will perform better. Acer has a bigger screen but a slower mechanical hard drive.
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Connect favorite peripherals to this Acer Aspire laptop. Four USB ports let you connect accessories, transfer files or charge a cellphone while you work, and HDMI outputs make dual-screen functionality possible. Access nearby wireless networks with this Acer Aspire laptop and stream videos or upload your own images captured with the built-in HD webcam.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great travel companion
By xKing
from Frisco, TX
This laptop would be a great travel companion. Screen can be folded all the way to the back making this laptop a big tablet, Windows recognizes it as a "tablet mode" and adjusts the interface so that's easy to use that way. Tablet mode is a great idea if your space is limited such as a car or an airplane. That is if you don't mind wiping your fingerprints off the screen later.
Overall construction is very nice and solid, aluminum top cover and plastic bottom make it easy to hold and it does not get real hot to the touch while working. Bottom is fairly easy to take off (philips screwdriver and plastic prying tools needed) allowing access to the single memory slot and a hard drive (watch for hard drive - it will fall off when bottom cover is off). Laptop has a good selection of ports (including HDMI, 2x USB 3 and a USB-C!) making it easy to connect to the accessories you need. Hardware volume control paddle is located on the right side of the laptop almost next to the power switch - I actually send laptop to sleep couple of times while trying to adjust the speaker volume, so be careful.
Screen resolution is a full 1920x1080 HD but the space under the screen (where the Acer logo is) feels unused - I wish Acer did extend the screen to the bottom a bit more. From the beginning - my laptop had a very noticeable green tint to the screen which I had to correct using the Windows color calibration tool - no issues after that.
Keyboard and the touchpad are functional and easy to use, keyboard is backlit (either on or off, no brightness adjustment).
Battery - I was able to use laptop for 4 full hours watching videos, surfing web and working on the documents before battery fully drained, it took it 3 hours to charge back to 100%. Included 45W power adapter is surprisingly small and easy to pack, supports any voltage from 100 to 240 so overseas travel is not a problem!
Performance - I did not notice any delays while working with the big office documents, 8 Gb RAM (upgradeable to 12Gb) and i5 CPU have more than enough for any office tasks, however I would recommend upgrading to SSD if you require a lot of disk activity.
Overall - great laptop for those who work on the go and need a good selection of ports at the workplace, strong performer!
xKing
Frisco, TX
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August 27, 2016
Physically - any 2.5" SSD drive will fit. It really depends on your budget and how much storage would you like to have. I personally use Crucial drives.
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Make driving routines more enjoyable with this OverDryve car system. Its voice assistant capabilities let you read and send text messages by command and also play music in your car without taking your hands off the wheel. The built-in dash cam of this OverDryve car system lets you record trips and capture every moment on the road.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Finally an Android tabled designed for your car!
By xKing
from Frisco, TX
This tablet would be a real good option for those who want just an Android tablet in the car, it mounts hassle free with the included mount. I used the "bean bag" as a base and suction cup attached to the bean bag.
Tablet has a magnetic attachment at the back that takes care of the electrical connections as well so all you need to do is to place the tablet on the mount and that's it! No wires to plug in!
Physically it's a very well made device with rubberized back which makes it secure in hand, screen is bright and I had no problem looking at it with my polarized sunglasses on.
It has micro USB port for charging / data transfer, micro SD card slot, mini HDMI port and a 3.5mm sound output jack.
Mount has a full size USB port, 3.5mm sound output jack that you can connect to your car's AUX input and a power port, that connects to the standard 12V DC or 24V DC cigarrete lighter outlet. Optionally - you can screw in an included FM transmitter antenna to the mount, so it will output sound to your car's FM receiver.
It has micro USB port for charging / data transfer, micro SD card slot, mini HDMI port and a 3.5mm sound output jack.
Mount has a full size USB port, 3.5mm sound output jack that you can connect to your car's AUX input and a power port, that connects to the standard 12V DC or 24V DC cigarrete lighter outlet. Optionally - you can screw in an included FM transmitter antenna to the mount, so it will output sound to your car's FM receiver.
Hardware volume control, power switch and a home button are on top of the tablet, buttons are easy to operate while the car is moving.
Unfortunately this tablet does not have a built in modem so if you would like to connect it to the Internet while on the road - you will need to have some kind of WiFi in your car. This kinda defeats the main product slogan of making any car a connected one, you will still need to provide your own connection. I've used a mobile WiFi hotspot for my test.
Included apps:
Navigation - I liked that one, it comes with the lifetime Map update, directions are clear and easy to follow, speed limit is displayed for major roads and you could optionally setup a notification for when you are over the speed limit for X number of MPH. No school zone alerts though.
Online functions include gas prices (by GasBuddy), traffic and weather - all of these require tablet to have an active internet connection. Weather could be useful when planning your route while pulling a trailer for example, so you could avoid windy roads. Mount does have a very good GPS receiver built in so when tablet is on the dash - you will be getting a strong GPS coverage, however if you take the tablet off the dash - it will turn into "Waiting for GPS signal" mode without a clear sky view.
Navigation - I liked that one, it comes with the lifetime Map update, directions are clear and easy to follow, speed limit is displayed for major roads and you could optionally setup a notification for when you are over the speed limit for X number of MPH. No school zone alerts though.
Online functions include gas prices (by GasBuddy), traffic and weather - all of these require tablet to have an active internet connection. Weather could be useful when planning your route while pulling a trailer for example, so you could avoid windy roads. Mount does have a very good GPS receiver built in so when tablet is on the dash - you will be getting a strong GPS coverage, however if you take the tablet off the dash - it will turn into "Waiting for GPS signal" mode without a clear sky view.
Dash Camera - well, it requires you to mount your tablet so it's back camera is acting like a dash cam but that means you have to position tablet vertically, aim camera on the road and make sure nothing is in front of it. I've tried using it and while picture quality is good - frame rate is not, it's more like 15 FPS which makes passing cars look blurry. You would also need to start the Dash Cam recording every time you start your car since it would automatically stop recording every time you turn your car off (and tablet looses the external power). During my tests I've found that included mount is pretty shaky and it makes a camera recording pretty shaky too. There is an option to record sound, but no way to put current date/time, speed, GPS coordinates on the record.
Collision waring - unfortunately it was showing "calibration" and was never able to do anything, I suspect it may be due to the position of the front facing camera in my car. In addition to that - you can't launch the collision warning app AND a dash cam app at the same time - they would complain that camera device is used by the other application.
Backup Camera - it requires you to purchase an optional backup camera kit from Rand McNally, I did not have the kit for this test.
Tire Pressure and Temperature monitoring - again - that's an optional accessory (4 sensors and a receiver module) that is sold separately.
I see this one being very useful for the trailers, so you always know your trailer tires are ok.
I see this one being very useful for the trailers, so you always know your trailer tires are ok.
Car Diagnostics - that is really a DashCommand app that is available for the purchase and requires an optional OBD II reader accessory which is sold separately.
Other pre installed apps include Rand McNally app store, Road Atlas and trip planner.
Besides pre-installed apps - tablet comes with the choice of 3 external app stores you can install: Amazon App Store, APKPure and Aptiode. Google Play Store is not available by default but you can put it on manually. After that - you are free to download anything you like, about 18Gb of onboard memory is available.
Besides pre-installed apps - tablet comes with the choice of 3 external app stores you can install: Amazon App Store, APKPure and Aptiode. Google Play Store is not available by default but you can put it on manually. After that - you are free to download anything you like, about 18Gb of onboard memory is available.
Overall - it's a great hardware with a lot of options, hassle free mount and connection to the car, but included software needs some work.
xKing
Frisco, TX
Google Play
October 5, 2016
Well, it did install, but you are correct - Google Services App is crashing. I suspect it needs a little bit more that that, probably a GAPPS package, just need to find a way to load it. I will post here if I will be successful.
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Hear music in rich clarity with this Sony home theater AV receiver. Powerful surround sound makes movies come alive on your home theater system, and nine speaker channels flex their output to match your physical layout. This Sony home theater AV receiver works with a wide variety of audio formats, such as Google Home, Chromecast and Spotify. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Great for beginners, easy and plenty of features!
By xKing
from Frisco, TX
This is a great receiver if you just getting into the home theater, plenty of features, 6 HDCP 2.2 compliant HDMI inputs, 7 on-board amplifiers make it a great choice!
Setup is extremely easy and detailed wiring instructions are available in the manual as well as on-screen guide, you could get it all setup in less than 30 minutes.
Setup is extremely easy and detailed wiring instructions are available in the manual as well as on-screen guide, you could get it all setup in less than 30 minutes.
There are the biggest advantages:
1) Great streaming capabilities - receiver supports Apple AirPlay, Google Chromecast Audio (it could be also controlled with Google Assistant) and Spotify (premium Spotify subscription is required). AirPlay support includes synchronous playback in multiple rooms.
2) Receiver supports all existing High Definition Audio formats - DSD, DTS-MA, Dolby ATMOS, DTS:X
3) Very easy automatic speaker setup and configuration.
4) 2 zones are supported, this receiver can power total of 7 speakers at the same time, so if you enable zone 2 - your 7.1 or 5.1.2 speaker configuration would become 5.1
5) great networking options - Ethernet or WiFi connections supported
6) Bluetooth could work in transmitter mode! This means that you can stream music from your receiver to the bluetooth speaker or headphones!
1) Great streaming capabilities - receiver supports Apple AirPlay, Google Chromecast Audio (it could be also controlled with Google Assistant) and Spotify (premium Spotify subscription is required). AirPlay support includes synchronous playback in multiple rooms.
2) Receiver supports all existing High Definition Audio formats - DSD, DTS-MA, Dolby ATMOS, DTS:X
3) Very easy automatic speaker setup and configuration.
4) 2 zones are supported, this receiver can power total of 7 speakers at the same time, so if you enable zone 2 - your 7.1 or 5.1.2 speaker configuration would become 5.1
5) great networking options - Ethernet or WiFi connections supported
6) Bluetooth could work in transmitter mode! This means that you can stream music from your receiver to the bluetooth speaker or headphones!
Few negative points:
1) First and the biggest one - this receiver is not as powerful as many would like. First thing I do when I consider a new receiver - I flip it around and look at the power supply rating, this receiver states 240W. Let's assume 30W of power is needed for receiver itself and pre-amp, which leaves just 30W of power available per channel if all channels are driven. That is not enough if you have big tower speakers, however if you only using bookshelf speakers in the small room - it could work for you. User manual does not list power rating for 8Ohm speakers, only figure you see is for 6Ohm 2 channels driven at 0.09% THD and receiver would supply 100W per channel. But where are the figures for 8Ohm? This is not unique to Sony, most of the receiver manufacturers tend to over inflate power ratings. Ideally I would like to see power with 0.09% THD all channels driven into 8Ohm.
2) 4Ohm speakers won't work with this model
3) If you have a turntable - you will need to use it's own phono pre-amp or external phono pre-amp, this receiver does NOT have an internal PHONO pre-amp.
4) Manual EQ settings are almost non-existent - you get 2 sliders: Bass and Treble, no actual frequency bands. No EQ settings for the subwoofer channel at all.
5) Receiver is a little sluggish to react to it's own remote, there is a noticeable delay between button press and reaction.
6) No pre-amp outputs for the main channels, only for zone 2 and subwoofer
7) Included remote is fairly simple and central arrow keys seem to rattle.
1) First and the biggest one - this receiver is not as powerful as many would like. First thing I do when I consider a new receiver - I flip it around and look at the power supply rating, this receiver states 240W. Let's assume 30W of power is needed for receiver itself and pre-amp, which leaves just 30W of power available per channel if all channels are driven. That is not enough if you have big tower speakers, however if you only using bookshelf speakers in the small room - it could work for you. User manual does not list power rating for 8Ohm speakers, only figure you see is for 6Ohm 2 channels driven at 0.09% THD and receiver would supply 100W per channel. But where are the figures for 8Ohm? This is not unique to Sony, most of the receiver manufacturers tend to over inflate power ratings. Ideally I would like to see power with 0.09% THD all channels driven into 8Ohm.
2) 4Ohm speakers won't work with this model
3) If you have a turntable - you will need to use it's own phono pre-amp or external phono pre-amp, this receiver does NOT have an internal PHONO pre-amp.
4) Manual EQ settings are almost non-existent - you get 2 sliders: Bass and Treble, no actual frequency bands. No EQ settings for the subwoofer channel at all.
5) Receiver is a little sluggish to react to it's own remote, there is a noticeable delay between button press and reaction.
6) No pre-amp outputs for the main channels, only for zone 2 and subwoofer
7) Included remote is fairly simple and central arrow keys seem to rattle.
Overall: this Receiver would work great if you use it with small bookshelf speakers and you like things to get setup automatically for you. However advanced users may want to look at the different model.
xKing
Frisco, TX
May 24, 2017
Sorry about the confusion, what I meant to say - the receiver is great if you just getting into Home Theater, but it lacks advanced features. Talking about my friends - I would recommend them a different model because I would be able to help them further with the system configuration, therefore advanced model would work better.
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Can you charge the camera while driving ? I would like to record 8 hours when doing a road trip
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I have two floors, Can I buy a second charging station for bringing it upstairs so I don't have to also bring the charging station up and down? will it work with two different charging stations?
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Does it include the Screwless Wall Plate shown in the pic? Thank you.
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Does this fly more combo come with more than 1 battery?
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Does the DJI FPV have the DJI AirSense feature, which allows it to receive signals from manned aircraft and react proactively?
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How often do you need to replace filters
Machine has indicators of filter life, mine still show 100% (separate indicator for fiberglass and carbon filters). I guess it really depends how often it runs and how much contaminants it removed.
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Do you need to have certain ights in your home for this switch to be compatible? For example, Phillips Hue LED lights or will it work with a regular floodlight or GE incandescent bulb? Lastly- How many lights can one switch control?
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Will it connect to a Samsung Smart Hub, plus possibly the Samsung ADT Security system? I had the orginal Lowes IRIS Security System, but now considering getting a Samsung Smart Hub since it does work with my RING Video Doorbell.
If samsung hub works with nest cameras - yes, Nest Hello would show up as a regular Nest Camera.
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