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Add up to 63 hours of battery life to your Apple watch with this black Belkin AW Power Pack 2200. Portable and compact design makes it ideal for travel and on-the-go charging, so you can track fitness, use Apple Pay, and receive updates. The included micro USB cable in this Belkin AW Power Pack 2200 allows for easy connection to a wall charger.
Customer Rating
4
Great for on the go!!
on May 20, 2019
Posted by: Ohanaman
from Kentucky
THE BREAKDOWN: This device is very lightweight and compact. It works as intended. It can recharge your apple watch on the go.
Pros:
- The Belkin charger seems to be well made and meets the MFi certification and Apple performance standards.
- I charged my watch from 50% six times before I had to recharge the power bank itself.
- It comes with a $2,500 connected equipment warranty from Belkin.
- It has led’s that show how much charge is left.
Cons:
-The only thing that would make this nicer is if it used USB-C instead of the MICRO-USB.
The Bottom Line:
If you travel this device is a must have. You do not have to chase down cables and plug it in if you have a full charge. I would definitely recommend this product to a friend.
Pros:
- The Belkin charger seems to be well made and meets the MFi certification and Apple performance standards.
- I charged my watch from 50% six times before I had to recharge the power bank itself.
- It comes with a $2,500 connected equipment warranty from Belkin.
- It has led’s that show how much charge is left.
Cons:
-The only thing that would make this nicer is if it used USB-C instead of the MICRO-USB.
The Bottom Line:
If you travel this device is a must have. You do not have to chase down cables and plug it in if you have a full charge. I would definitely recommend this product to a friend.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Pump up the volume with these Sony wireless on-ear headphones. Advanced drivers produce clear high-fidelity audio, while the EXTRA BASS feature helps you feel the beat by enhancing low-end frequencies. A 30-hour battery life keeps the music coming. With a lightweight construction and soft swiveling earcups, these Sony wireless on-ear headphones keep you comfortable while you listen.
Customer Rating
5
Great headphones at a great price point!!
on May 16, 2019
Posted by: Ohanaman
from Kentucky
THE BREAKDOWN:
These headphones are very lightweight and sleek. They are on-the-ear not over-the-ear headphones. That being said they are very soft and feel great on your ear but they do get hot after wearing them awhile. The lightweight headphone did not feel heavy or give me a headache after wearing them for extended period of time.
I thought the battery life was excellent at 30 hours. It does have a fast charge feature which is 10 minutes of charge will give you approx.. 90 min of listening. I tested this feature and found it to be spot on. Otherwise for a full charge it took almost 4 hours consistently.
The connection was simple and easy. The app that controls it was easy to download and use. It does have a lot of features in the app. You can change the position of the sound from the sides to the front or back. I found the sound to of excellent quality and would compare them with my Bose headphones. The extra bass was excellent as advertised.
PRO’s:
-sleek design with aluminum band
-very lightweight
-excellent 30 hour battery life
-USB-C fast charge feature (10min will give you 90min of play time)
-included 3.5mm audio cable to use in a wired mode
-extra bass setting is amazing
-the app had preset EQ setting and is customizable
-excellent sound quality
-very good sound quality on phone calls
-sleek design with aluminum band
-very lightweight
-excellent 30 hour battery life
-USB-C fast charge feature (10min will give you 90min of play time)
-included 3.5mm audio cable to use in a wired mode
-extra bass setting is amazing
-the app had preset EQ setting and is customizable
-excellent sound quality
-very good sound quality on phone calls
CON’s:
-gets hot on the ears after wearing for extended period of time
-gets hot on the ears after wearing for extended period of time
SUMMARY:
If you want a great priced set of headphones that delivers on design, sound quality, comfort and ease of use, then this set is for you. I would put them in a category of higher priced headphones. I would definitely recommend to a friend. I don’t think you will find anything as good at this price point!
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Ensure full power for your mobile devices during long drives with this Anker ROAV Bolt car charger. It’s compatible with Google Assistant for voice-controlled navigation and music streaming, and it supports versatile connectivity via Bluetooth, and auxiliary port. This Anker ROAV Bolt car charger’s compact, lightweight design offers convenient portability and storage.
Customer Rating
2
"Smart" USB charger....NOT for me!!
on April 25, 2019
Posted by: Ohanaman
from Kentucky
THE BREAKDOWN:
To start off, I found this product to be packaged very nicely. The only thing that I would complain about is the 3.5mm cable box is tough to get out if you have big hands.
The setup was pretty simple. I have an iOS phone and unlike those that have android my app did not automatically download. Not that it was an issue, I easily found it and downloaded it. The setup was quite simple and took only about 2 minutes.
The first time I set this up using only the AUX port. It worked as intended. The only downside was you can only play music using your phone. If you change your car to FM or AM or CD you cannot use this device. While making calls the person said it sounded as if I was in a barrel.
The second time I set it up using the Bluetooth function. It worked as it should but when on a call the other side said it sounded as if I was in a barrel. I also noticed that it switched between using my vehicle mic and the mic on the device itself.
While trying to use the Google Assistant it was very laggy. I felt as if sometimes it took up to 10 seconds to get the listening tone and after I gave it a command it took upwards of 20 seconds to respond.
The charging ports are not fast chargers they are only 2.4 amps per port. I tried both ports and they worked as intended.
PRO’s:
-It does have charging ports…..but they are not fast charging
-If you have a vehicle that does not have Bluetooth capabilities you do not have to plug in the 3.5mm jack every time you get in
-Fairly easy setup
-Packaging was very well done
-It does have charging ports…..but they are not fast charging
-If you have a vehicle that does not have Bluetooth capabilities you do not have to plug in the 3.5mm jack every time you get in
-Fairly easy setup
-Packaging was very well done
CON’s:
-No fast charging ports
-Delayed response
-Cannot listen to CD or Radio while using
-It is basically a middle man that is not needed….If you have a smartphone..just use that it is the same thing
-No fast charging ports
-Delayed response
-Cannot listen to CD or Radio while using
-It is basically a middle man that is not needed….If you have a smartphone..just use that it is the same thing
SUMMARY:
I really don’t think that this product is worth the money. You can do everything just using your smartphone without the need for this middle ware if you will. The idea of a “Smart” charger really doesn’t even make sense if you ask me because you can just use your phone. Overall, I’m not impressed but I look forward to seeing what happens in the future!
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Experience powerful video and impressive sound from this Samsung curved TV. It has a 55-inch curved screen that draws you in and makes the action seem even more realistic, while the 4K resolution produces impressive detail. Quantum Dot technology in this Samsung curved TV keeps colors looking ultra-realistic and blacks even darker than before.
Customer Rating
4
Captivating, Innovating not there yet!!
on April 28, 2017
Posted by: Ohanaman
Let me start off by saying that this SAMSUNG QLED is CAPTIVATING and very innovative. It has an amazing picture quality and vibrant color spectrum due to Samsung’s quantum dot technology. They are the absolute brightest colors with deep and true blacks that I have ever seen on a TV. Overall, I think that this TV is refined, updated and suitable for movie watchers, sports fans, video gamers or technology lovers like myself. Just a beginning note: even though this was an incentivized review as part of a promotion, these comments are honest and they are mine.
The design of packaging was beautiful and well-engineered! The unboxing was pleasing to eyes and the geek inside me as well. Each step was carefully calculated to maximize the user experience while creating “Christmas present-like” anticipation. They even figured out how to use the curved Styrofoam part of the packing as a stool to set the TV on while you attach your connections. The instructions were detailed and on point. I personally did not use the stand that came with the TV, I instead used a wall mount. One thing to keep in mind is if you are going to wall mount the TV, make sure you have the proper bolts which are listed in the manual. I had to run to Home Depot to get a few, luckily I only live 8 minutes from there. The stand that came with it however was very well built, beautiful and sleek with the ability to hide the cables from your TV to the OneConnect box. The “Boundless 360° design” is amazing, not quite infinity edge but very close. Most edges really are pencil thin and the ability to hide/run cables through the supplied mount is genius One comment on the back of the TV would be that it is sleek and visually pleasing, I feel that the grooves/ridges give a slimmer than actual look. On a side note: is the one box a good idea? It does declutter the cables if you are wall mounting but if not, it just adds to the additional boxes that you have. For me it does reduce the wires on the wall but I gain another box (which is a pretty good size) you have to find a place for. I will let you decide, I think I would rather have extra cable than another box to deal with.
The set-up process was rather fast, simple and straight forward. There was a power cable and super thin HDMI cable (which by the way is $299) that goes from the back of the TV to the OneConnect box. One thing to note is you need to outlets for power, one for the TV and one for the OneConnect box.
From the moment you turn it on you will be amazed!! There will be a little demo and then it walks you through the setup process. It connected to all of my devices except the sound system (which I will describe later). The Samsung QLED TV is a serious upgrade from the first generation UN46B6000VF that I replaced with it! This TV has some of the most strikingly bright and sharpest colors I have viewed on ANY TV. There were a few times while watching a movie that it was so lifelike that it looked fake. The colors that are produced with this TV are absolutely stunning!! The only caveat that I have with that is at night when watching in total darkness the colors can almost seem too bright and actually hurt my eyes (this is in Dynamic Picture Mode). The factory setting menu has a bright white background and is SUPER bright. However, they have a setting you can change to make it darker color so that it doesn’t hurt your eyes. One of the issues I found when viewing in daylight and at night is local dimming and “blooming”. This is one of the downfall of edge-lit displays. While viewing a local dimming/blooming example from YouTube ( https://youtu.be/qmL2H2WPQL8 ) in day or night conditions it still has a good amount of “blooming”.
This TV is AWESOME in almost every viewing mode i.e. Xbox One playing, Xfinity TV, Amazon Video, Netflix (With Ultra High Def.) I have tested almost everything but the PC and it is absolutely amazing.
I have never owned a curved TV but have seen then in stores and this one hasn’t disappointed me. The only time you even notice that it is really curved is if you are standing directly beside it. While watching 8-10 feet way on the couch or directly in front or off to the sides of it you never even notice that it is curved. The contrast and picture from the front and slightly off to the sides is amazing! One thing about this particular TV is that when you move past 45° from the center the stunning colors start to diminish. This is particularly disappointing as they have boasted “Picture perfect view from every seat” which in my testing just wasn’t the case. As much as I wanted to give perfect marks this was a major disappointment.
The remote is metal with upgraded feel, sleek and stylish well thought out! Even the batteries have a little button to push to get the batteries out. The remote works with all my other components just fine. I do think that there is learning curve to using this remote with all the other components. My wife hates that there is a lack of buttons like fast forward and rewind for when we are watching recorded shows. Don’t get me wrong you CAN fast forward but it requires some extra button pushing. I think that the larger remote just has more functionality. I do like the idea of simplification but all the functionality is there. The voice functions on the remote actually work very well with little to no background interference. The total inputs for this model are: HDMI-4, USB-3, Digital Optical Audio Out-1, Tuner (Cable/Ant)-1, and Ethernet-1. I feel that it has plenty of options for inputs.
The inherent speakers sound average in my opinion. The sound quality is not excellent but it isn’t terrible either. I do have a 5.1 Samsung surround sound system that I use. With that being said there has been some complications on the TV recognizing it. It recognizes it then just goes back to the onboard speakers instead. I have contacted Samsung customer support to rectify this issue. Once the issue is addressed and rectified I will update my review.
The apps function of this TV are AMAZING. I can get to all the things I love at the click of the button in less than second. This function is fluid and fast, just an amazing feature that works better than intended in my opinion. The interface is smooth and simple and zero lag. I can get to my cable, Netflix, Amazon and YouTube in a split second.
In conclusion:
The PRO’s
-Great Design very sleek and modern
-Bright, Vivid Color
-Deep Black and Strong Contrast
-“Boundless 360° design”
-Easy to use from the start
-Apps are not glitchy and work great
-The speakers are not that bad
The CON’s
-The picture washes out as the viewing angle increases
-Local dimming/blooming issues
-The remote is too simple/has no numbers
-Recognizing components is sometimes glitchy
-Lack of 3D capabilities at this price point
-The price is high for what you get
In closing this TV has the most amazing colors I have ever seen. It is sleek and modern with a super easy user interface and a plug and play feel. Which is what most consumers are looking for these days. For those super techy people this TV may be lacking especially at this price point. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with this Samsung QLED Q7C.
The design of packaging was beautiful and well-engineered! The unboxing was pleasing to eyes and the geek inside me as well. Each step was carefully calculated to maximize the user experience while creating “Christmas present-like” anticipation. They even figured out how to use the curved Styrofoam part of the packing as a stool to set the TV on while you attach your connections. The instructions were detailed and on point. I personally did not use the stand that came with the TV, I instead used a wall mount. One thing to keep in mind is if you are going to wall mount the TV, make sure you have the proper bolts which are listed in the manual. I had to run to Home Depot to get a few, luckily I only live 8 minutes from there. The stand that came with it however was very well built, beautiful and sleek with the ability to hide the cables from your TV to the OneConnect box. The “Boundless 360° design” is amazing, not quite infinity edge but very close. Most edges really are pencil thin and the ability to hide/run cables through the supplied mount is genius One comment on the back of the TV would be that it is sleek and visually pleasing, I feel that the grooves/ridges give a slimmer than actual look. On a side note: is the one box a good idea? It does declutter the cables if you are wall mounting but if not, it just adds to the additional boxes that you have. For me it does reduce the wires on the wall but I gain another box (which is a pretty good size) you have to find a place for. I will let you decide, I think I would rather have extra cable than another box to deal with.
The set-up process was rather fast, simple and straight forward. There was a power cable and super thin HDMI cable (which by the way is $299) that goes from the back of the TV to the OneConnect box. One thing to note is you need to outlets for power, one for the TV and one for the OneConnect box.
From the moment you turn it on you will be amazed!! There will be a little demo and then it walks you through the setup process. It connected to all of my devices except the sound system (which I will describe later). The Samsung QLED TV is a serious upgrade from the first generation UN46B6000VF that I replaced with it! This TV has some of the most strikingly bright and sharpest colors I have viewed on ANY TV. There were a few times while watching a movie that it was so lifelike that it looked fake. The colors that are produced with this TV are absolutely stunning!! The only caveat that I have with that is at night when watching in total darkness the colors can almost seem too bright and actually hurt my eyes (this is in Dynamic Picture Mode). The factory setting menu has a bright white background and is SUPER bright. However, they have a setting you can change to make it darker color so that it doesn’t hurt your eyes. One of the issues I found when viewing in daylight and at night is local dimming and “blooming”. This is one of the downfall of edge-lit displays. While viewing a local dimming/blooming example from YouTube ( https://youtu.be/qmL2H2WPQL8 ) in day or night conditions it still has a good amount of “blooming”.
This TV is AWESOME in almost every viewing mode i.e. Xbox One playing, Xfinity TV, Amazon Video, Netflix (With Ultra High Def.) I have tested almost everything but the PC and it is absolutely amazing.
I have never owned a curved TV but have seen then in stores and this one hasn’t disappointed me. The only time you even notice that it is really curved is if you are standing directly beside it. While watching 8-10 feet way on the couch or directly in front or off to the sides of it you never even notice that it is curved. The contrast and picture from the front and slightly off to the sides is amazing! One thing about this particular TV is that when you move past 45° from the center the stunning colors start to diminish. This is particularly disappointing as they have boasted “Picture perfect view from every seat” which in my testing just wasn’t the case. As much as I wanted to give perfect marks this was a major disappointment.
The remote is metal with upgraded feel, sleek and stylish well thought out! Even the batteries have a little button to push to get the batteries out. The remote works with all my other components just fine. I do think that there is learning curve to using this remote with all the other components. My wife hates that there is a lack of buttons like fast forward and rewind for when we are watching recorded shows. Don’t get me wrong you CAN fast forward but it requires some extra button pushing. I think that the larger remote just has more functionality. I do like the idea of simplification but all the functionality is there. The voice functions on the remote actually work very well with little to no background interference. The total inputs for this model are: HDMI-4, USB-3, Digital Optical Audio Out-1, Tuner (Cable/Ant)-1, and Ethernet-1. I feel that it has plenty of options for inputs.
The inherent speakers sound average in my opinion. The sound quality is not excellent but it isn’t terrible either. I do have a 5.1 Samsung surround sound system that I use. With that being said there has been some complications on the TV recognizing it. It recognizes it then just goes back to the onboard speakers instead. I have contacted Samsung customer support to rectify this issue. Once the issue is addressed and rectified I will update my review.
The apps function of this TV are AMAZING. I can get to all the things I love at the click of the button in less than second. This function is fluid and fast, just an amazing feature that works better than intended in my opinion. The interface is smooth and simple and zero lag. I can get to my cable, Netflix, Amazon and YouTube in a split second.
In conclusion:
The PRO’s
-Great Design very sleek and modern
-Bright, Vivid Color
-Deep Black and Strong Contrast
-“Boundless 360° design”
-Easy to use from the start
-Apps are not glitchy and work great
-The speakers are not that bad
The CON’s
-The picture washes out as the viewing angle increases
-Local dimming/blooming issues
-The remote is too simple/has no numbers
-Recognizing components is sometimes glitchy
-Lack of 3D capabilities at this price point
-The price is high for what you get
In closing this TV has the most amazing colors I have ever seen. It is sleek and modern with a super easy user interface and a plug and play feel. Which is what most consumers are looking for these days. For those super techy people this TV may be lacking especially at this price point. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with this Samsung QLED Q7C.
My Best Buy number: 3499420007
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With no wires in the way, Bose SoundSport Wireless Sports Earbuds keep you moving with powerful audio. Perfect for exercise and running with a sweat and weather resistant design and StayHear+ tips designed for comfort and stability. The Tile app makes your headphones easy to find if they ever go missing.
Customer Rating
3
Best all around but need improvements
on February 24, 2017
Posted by: Ohanaman
The design of the packaging was simple yet refined. One way to describe it is like unboxing an Apple product. It seems modern and sleek and just a pleasure to unwrap to see what treasure lies beneath. The packaging wasn’t cumbersome; you did not have to untie a million plastic/metal ties or separate plastic to unleash the awaiting prize. The package included the ear phones, a set of small and large ear tips to go with the medium ones already on the device along with a carrying case.
At first glance these Bluetooth wireless buds looked to be bulky to include the in-line mic/volume device and heavy like a pair of cheap knockoffs I had previously ordered off of Amazon. One note on the knockoff QY7’s is that the sound quality and battery life were really not that bad, especially for the very little money that they were purchased for. The QY7’s felt bulky, heavy and made my ears hurt and feel tired after about 30 min.
I picked them up and surprisingly they felt very light albeit still bulky comparted to the Jaybird Bluebuds that I have and use as well. I left the original size medium ear tips on and placed them into my ears. They are the MOST COMFORTABLE ear buds that I have ever worn. I have used these for 2 months now. I work out 6-7 days a week doing Crossfit and training for marathons. So, I can say that I have spent many hours a week with these in my ears and they have never given me that hurting or “heavy” feeling all the other Bluetooth earbuds have in the past. On caveat that is a drawback for me is that when I work out especially in the winter; I wear a microfiber beanie hat. With these in my ears the bulkiness of them becomes a drawback leading to uncomfortableness from size if these pushing on my inner ear from the beanie. I have the Jaybirds that have a smaller form factor and do not do this when I wear the beanie. I also want to note that these NEVER fall out of my ears and I NEVER have to readjust them during exercise which is a HUGE plus for me. Just a side note; the apple earbuds DO NOT stay in my ears at all!! I have to mess with them the whole time when exercising, in fact, if they are the only ones in my gym bag I go WITHOUT!!
The material seems to be hard plastic and soft rubbery plastic that overall feels top end and has given me no issues thus far. I sweat profusely and have had no issues with sweat altering the performance of these headphones. The added clip to attach them to your shirt seems to work as intended but for me most of the time it pulls from the wire and stays on my shirt if I do not get a good grip on the actual clip.
The in-line mic and volume button has worked flawlessly for me to this point. The negative for is that it is extremely bulky as if there were a separate battery stored in there or something. I find that because of its size and heaviness it swings back and forth when I run and it can get super annoying on long runs. I don’t really notice it when doing Crossfit or lifting. The structure has held up fine with no malfunctioning parts or rips or tears as of yet. The reported sound quality of the mic from people that I have called has seemed to be good even when I am running or in the car with windows down.
Connecting these headphones to my devices was easy and painless. You can be connected to 2 devices at one time which is pretty cool. The other plus for me is that the range is outstanding. When in the gym this is awesome thing. It makes it so I don’t have to take my phone around the gym with me. I have a gym with a track around it and I can go do a lap and come back and never lose a connection. I bet it is over a 100ft away at the far end of the track.
The battery life is probably on the low end of average. You would think with the size of the earbuds and in-line mice with volume controls it would be at least 8 hours if not 10. I can almost get 4 days out of one charge, if I don’t watch Netflix or anything like that at night. One feature on the battery is that when you turn them on they have a voice that tells you how much battery life you have remaining and it is always rounded to the nearest 10%. So, if you actually had 96% battery life it would say; you have 90% battery life remaining. To some it may not be annoying but for me I want to know exactly.
Sound quality is as to be expected by Bose. It is very clear and even feeling. The highs are not too high and mids are perfectly balanced and the base is not super bassy (is that even a word). I think that someone that likes a lot of bass might be disappointed but for me it is perfect. A couple things to note is that these are not noise cancelling and are not marketed to be. These seem to have the perfect balance of passive noise meaning that when I’m running I am totally immersed into the music but when a car comes near I can still hear it. Which I find amazing!! Another thing to note is that the volume doesn’t get overly loud. What I mean by that is that it does get loud but you cannot make it SUPER loud, like it has a limit or cap on how loud you can make it. For me it seems to be just ok but I would like to have the option to make it a little louder. One last thing on sound I would like to mention is that when I’m home relaxing and I watch TV on my Ipad with my children running around I like to leave one earphone out so I can make sure I can hear everything in the house incase I’m needed. So, with that said with one earphone in the Bose experience diminishes and is less than average on the sound quality. There is some kind of “magic” that happens when both ear pieces are in but with only one the “magic” is simply gone.
Conclusions: Finally, Bose has entered the sporty Bluetooth headphone world!! Overall not bad but Bose has a lot of work to do especially at this price point. Almost wish I would have waited for the second version.
The Good: Probably the best pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones I own. The sound is amazing. Fits and stays in my ear. Super easy to pair with my other devices. The Bluetooth range is outstanding. Super lightweight although looks bulky.
The Bad: The price is on the high side for what you get compared to the current competition. Not so comfortable when wearing a beanie hat. Super bulky ear pieces and in-line mic. With only one earpiece in the sound is not that great! The Bose app really doesn’t really do anything. The battery life is marginal for this price point.
At first glance these Bluetooth wireless buds looked to be bulky to include the in-line mic/volume device and heavy like a pair of cheap knockoffs I had previously ordered off of Amazon. One note on the knockoff QY7’s is that the sound quality and battery life were really not that bad, especially for the very little money that they were purchased for. The QY7’s felt bulky, heavy and made my ears hurt and feel tired after about 30 min.
I picked them up and surprisingly they felt very light albeit still bulky comparted to the Jaybird Bluebuds that I have and use as well. I left the original size medium ear tips on and placed them into my ears. They are the MOST COMFORTABLE ear buds that I have ever worn. I have used these for 2 months now. I work out 6-7 days a week doing Crossfit and training for marathons. So, I can say that I have spent many hours a week with these in my ears and they have never given me that hurting or “heavy” feeling all the other Bluetooth earbuds have in the past. On caveat that is a drawback for me is that when I work out especially in the winter; I wear a microfiber beanie hat. With these in my ears the bulkiness of them becomes a drawback leading to uncomfortableness from size if these pushing on my inner ear from the beanie. I have the Jaybirds that have a smaller form factor and do not do this when I wear the beanie. I also want to note that these NEVER fall out of my ears and I NEVER have to readjust them during exercise which is a HUGE plus for me. Just a side note; the apple earbuds DO NOT stay in my ears at all!! I have to mess with them the whole time when exercising, in fact, if they are the only ones in my gym bag I go WITHOUT!!
The material seems to be hard plastic and soft rubbery plastic that overall feels top end and has given me no issues thus far. I sweat profusely and have had no issues with sweat altering the performance of these headphones. The added clip to attach them to your shirt seems to work as intended but for me most of the time it pulls from the wire and stays on my shirt if I do not get a good grip on the actual clip.
The in-line mic and volume button has worked flawlessly for me to this point. The negative for is that it is extremely bulky as if there were a separate battery stored in there or something. I find that because of its size and heaviness it swings back and forth when I run and it can get super annoying on long runs. I don’t really notice it when doing Crossfit or lifting. The structure has held up fine with no malfunctioning parts or rips or tears as of yet. The reported sound quality of the mic from people that I have called has seemed to be good even when I am running or in the car with windows down.
Connecting these headphones to my devices was easy and painless. You can be connected to 2 devices at one time which is pretty cool. The other plus for me is that the range is outstanding. When in the gym this is awesome thing. It makes it so I don’t have to take my phone around the gym with me. I have a gym with a track around it and I can go do a lap and come back and never lose a connection. I bet it is over a 100ft away at the far end of the track.
The battery life is probably on the low end of average. You would think with the size of the earbuds and in-line mice with volume controls it would be at least 8 hours if not 10. I can almost get 4 days out of one charge, if I don’t watch Netflix or anything like that at night. One feature on the battery is that when you turn them on they have a voice that tells you how much battery life you have remaining and it is always rounded to the nearest 10%. So, if you actually had 96% battery life it would say; you have 90% battery life remaining. To some it may not be annoying but for me I want to know exactly.
Sound quality is as to be expected by Bose. It is very clear and even feeling. The highs are not too high and mids are perfectly balanced and the base is not super bassy (is that even a word). I think that someone that likes a lot of bass might be disappointed but for me it is perfect. A couple things to note is that these are not noise cancelling and are not marketed to be. These seem to have the perfect balance of passive noise meaning that when I’m running I am totally immersed into the music but when a car comes near I can still hear it. Which I find amazing!! Another thing to note is that the volume doesn’t get overly loud. What I mean by that is that it does get loud but you cannot make it SUPER loud, like it has a limit or cap on how loud you can make it. For me it seems to be just ok but I would like to have the option to make it a little louder. One last thing on sound I would like to mention is that when I’m home relaxing and I watch TV on my Ipad with my children running around I like to leave one earphone out so I can make sure I can hear everything in the house incase I’m needed. So, with that said with one earphone in the Bose experience diminishes and is less than average on the sound quality. There is some kind of “magic” that happens when both ear pieces are in but with only one the “magic” is simply gone.
Conclusions: Finally, Bose has entered the sporty Bluetooth headphone world!! Overall not bad but Bose has a lot of work to do especially at this price point. Almost wish I would have waited for the second version.
The Good: Probably the best pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones I own. The sound is amazing. Fits and stays in my ear. Super easy to pair with my other devices. The Bluetooth range is outstanding. Super lightweight although looks bulky.
The Bad: The price is on the high side for what you get compared to the current competition. Not so comfortable when wearing a beanie hat. Super bulky ear pieces and in-line mic. With only one earpiece in the sound is not that great! The Bose app really doesn’t really do anything. The battery life is marginal for this price point.
My Best Buy number: 3499420007
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy multiple benefits when wearing these Samsung IconX headphones. They double as a fitness tracker to record distance, speed and calories burned, and 4GB of memory lets you store up to 1,000 songs directly on these ear pieces. These Samsung IconX headphones come without wires for ultimate mobility during your workout.
Customer Rating
3
Intuitive but lacks the basics-> Battery&Sound!
on December 1, 2016
Posted by: Ohanaman
I have had several Bluetooth headphones over the past few years. I like to run marathons and I spend a lot time with my music both outside and inside training. I have had Jaybird bluebud X’s and couple pair of amazon knockoffs. So, for me the thought of that wire not hitting off the back of my neck and head as I pound the miles out is very pleasing. One caveat to my review is that I have an IOS phone and devices in my home. With that being said I will attempt to give you an personal and accurate review of the Samsung Gear icon X.
Pro’s:
1. Fully wireless…zero wires
2. The fit with the original ear pieces was snug and did not fall out while running or doing Crossfit
3. The touch controls were a neat feature with good voice prompts that were easy to understand
4. The charging/carrying case is very sturdy and good place to keep the earbuds to keep them clean and from getting lost in a gym bag and damaged.
5. The charging/carrying case fully charges the earbuds in 30-45 min and this is portable without being attached to a power outlet, provided that you charged it up of course.
6. You can store up to 4GB of music on the earbuds themselves so you don’t need to be tethered to a phone or device to listen to music while working out!
Cons:
1. The price point is high for what you are getting.
2. The battery life is short at 2 hours compared to my Jaybirds and amazon knockoffs at 6-8 hours. This in my opinion, as a marathoner, and someone who loves to workout is a must. There is nothing worse than getting ready to do your workout and realize that you earbuds are DEAD!!
3. The sound quality is just OK. To get even close to my other earbuds I have to shove it deep into my ear.
4. While working out I hear everything around me. I have tried this outside running, inside on the treadmill while connected to my Ipad binge watching Luke Cage on Netflix. These earbuds are terrible at isolating the outside noise. I tried them several times with different ear pieces and different setting and I could for the life of me not hear the music or shows good enough to actually enjoy them like with my other Bluetooth headphones.
5. There is no fitness tracking available for IOS devices which is a big letdown considering that is another big selling point.
6. The touch controls can be confusing and easily bumped while working out or switching between calls and music.
All in all I love the design and intuitiveness of the Samsung Gear icon X but they need a lot more work to reach the standard in which I know that Samsung is capable of. I look forward to future generation of this concept! For now I will stay with my corded Bluetooth headphones.
Pro’s:
1. Fully wireless…zero wires
2. The fit with the original ear pieces was snug and did not fall out while running or doing Crossfit
3. The touch controls were a neat feature with good voice prompts that were easy to understand
4. The charging/carrying case is very sturdy and good place to keep the earbuds to keep them clean and from getting lost in a gym bag and damaged.
5. The charging/carrying case fully charges the earbuds in 30-45 min and this is portable without being attached to a power outlet, provided that you charged it up of course.
6. You can store up to 4GB of music on the earbuds themselves so you don’t need to be tethered to a phone or device to listen to music while working out!
Cons:
1. The price point is high for what you are getting.
2. The battery life is short at 2 hours compared to my Jaybirds and amazon knockoffs at 6-8 hours. This in my opinion, as a marathoner, and someone who loves to workout is a must. There is nothing worse than getting ready to do your workout and realize that you earbuds are DEAD!!
3. The sound quality is just OK. To get even close to my other earbuds I have to shove it deep into my ear.
4. While working out I hear everything around me. I have tried this outside running, inside on the treadmill while connected to my Ipad binge watching Luke Cage on Netflix. These earbuds are terrible at isolating the outside noise. I tried them several times with different ear pieces and different setting and I could for the life of me not hear the music or shows good enough to actually enjoy them like with my other Bluetooth headphones.
5. There is no fitness tracking available for IOS devices which is a big letdown considering that is another big selling point.
6. The touch controls can be confusing and easily bumped while working out or switching between calls and music.
All in all I love the design and intuitiveness of the Samsung Gear icon X but they need a lot more work to reach the standard in which I know that Samsung is capable of. I look forward to future generation of this concept! For now I will stay with my corded Bluetooth headphones.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Durable, lightweight aluminum cases in silver, space gray, gold, and rose gold. Sport Band in a variety of colors. All the features of the original Apple Watch, plus a new dual-core processor for faster performance. All models run watchOS 3. Requires an iPhone 5 or later.
Customer Rating
4
Overall not a bad product but pricey!!
on November 7, 2016
Posted by: Ohanaman
I have had my apple watch for over a year now and feel that I should do a review so here goes: If you’re looking for a general/average smartwatch, then yes, the Apple Watch is it!! I would put it up to any of the other general smart watches out there. Once you add the sport and fitness to it, you kinda have to discard the Apple Watch if you want accuracy and reliability especially in distance and heart rate. I have no doubt with these second generation Apple Watches they will address these two issues.
I am a fitness person and have another watch ( Garmin Vivoactive) that I am using for comparison.
The Pros of the Apple Watch:
-The display is bright in low and high light situation, visually awesome
-Super easy to use for a beginner
-The watch faces seems to be very durable, I never take this thing off unless it is bedtime. I use it roughly through multiple crossfit workouts, wood working projects, lawncare and trailing running to name a few.
-I love the fact that I can view text and e-mails right on my wrist as I move throughout my workspace or at home throughout the house. Not only can you view them but you can reply with a quick preset phrase or emoji or you can simply talk to text into. The greatest thing ever!!
-The watch faces are easily set and configured to your liking
-There are a ton of apps and games you can download to make it more customizable to your liking. One of my favorites is the ESPN app where i can quickly view the scores of my favorite teams.
-Activity tracker concept with the rings are neat but the accuracy is left to be desired.
The Cons:
-The battery life sucks. I usually get a day and half out of it. I usually just charge it when I go to bed. It took some time getting used to this because in all my years in the Army I always wore a watch 24/7.
-There is no sleep tracker and if there was you would have to charge this bad boy at some point during the day when you actually would be using it!
-The price tag for what you get is high and I know that Apple products are historically higher than other brands but in the case of the Apple Watch (the first version) it is not worth the extra money in my opinion.
-As I noted I love fitness and the apple watch has not dazzled me as there is no stand-alone GPS and the accelerometer is not that accurate.
-the watch is not waterproof as stated by Apple. In my opinion I have not had any issues and I shower every day with it on and swam in the ocean on vacation and the pool several times with negative effects. So, I think Apple may have underestimated themselves on this point.
I am a fitness person and have another watch ( Garmin Vivoactive) that I am using for comparison.
The Pros of the Apple Watch:
-The display is bright in low and high light situation, visually awesome
-Super easy to use for a beginner
-The watch faces seems to be very durable, I never take this thing off unless it is bedtime. I use it roughly through multiple crossfit workouts, wood working projects, lawncare and trailing running to name a few.
-I love the fact that I can view text and e-mails right on my wrist as I move throughout my workspace or at home throughout the house. Not only can you view them but you can reply with a quick preset phrase or emoji or you can simply talk to text into. The greatest thing ever!!
-The watch faces are easily set and configured to your liking
-There are a ton of apps and games you can download to make it more customizable to your liking. One of my favorites is the ESPN app where i can quickly view the scores of my favorite teams.
-Activity tracker concept with the rings are neat but the accuracy is left to be desired.
The Cons:
-The battery life sucks. I usually get a day and half out of it. I usually just charge it when I go to bed. It took some time getting used to this because in all my years in the Army I always wore a watch 24/7.
-There is no sleep tracker and if there was you would have to charge this bad boy at some point during the day when you actually would be using it!
-The price tag for what you get is high and I know that Apple products are historically higher than other brands but in the case of the Apple Watch (the first version) it is not worth the extra money in my opinion.
-As I noted I love fitness and the apple watch has not dazzled me as there is no stand-alone GPS and the accelerometer is not that accurate.
-the watch is not waterproof as stated by Apple. In my opinion I have not had any issues and I shower every day with it on and swam in the ocean on vacation and the pool several times with negative effects. So, I think Apple may have underestimated themselves on this point.
In closing this is a great watch with a HIGH price tag that is solid but just missing a few things in the fitness realm. I think that with a few more generations it will be right where it should!
My Best Buy number: 3499420007
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Is this system waterproof
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