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Overhaul your home's Wi-Fi with this ARRIS SURFboard mAX mesh Wi-Fi 6 system. The router supports download speeds of up to 6.6 Gbps for seamless movie streaming, while the compatible mobile app enables easy management. This ARRIS SURFboard mAX mesh Wi-Fi 6 system covers up to 5500 sq. ft., creating an ideal choice for large homes, and two integrated Ethernet ports connect additional wired devices.
Customer Rating
4
Good Router with Buggy App Based Setup
on November 11, 2021
Posted by: RedScorpion
from Oklahoma City, OK
I should say upfront that I received the ARRIS - SURFboard mAX Pro Wireless-AX6600 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System for purposes of providing an honest and unbiased review. So far, I have been impressed with the coverage and network speeds, but set up is restricted to a phone app which can be a bit buggy. Firewall and advanced software configurations are non-existent. On top of that, there are only two network ports: the WAN and 1 Lan port. But, if you're simply wanting fast WIFI 6 with great coverage, the SURFboard mAX Pro Wireless-AX6600 is a great option. The included satellite works well and the system can be expanded with additional satellite in the future.
Unboxing: There isn't much in the box. The router with AC adapter and CAT cable and the included satellite are basically it. That means there wasn't much in the way of documentation.
I had to set this up twice. First time, I tried to set it up in bridge mode behind an existing AT&T Fiber Modem. That didn't work too well. Second time, I set it up as its own router and everything connected pretty painlessly. The app walks you through steps of setting the device up, but occasionally the app would hang and suggest it couldn't find a device only for it to suddenly work when I hit "retry".
Coverage has been very good. At the minimum, it has been much better than the WIFI that came with the AT&T modem / router. I recently added an outdoor security camera, and the SURFboard mAX Pro Wireless does a great job getting a strong signal out to the corner of the house where the camera is hanging.
I have had good performance. Speed tests behind the network have been good. I just wish the router had more firewall options. I wish I could access the router from a computer and not just a phone.
I should point out that my WIFI experiences may not be the same as yours. The more walls, the harder the time that the 5GHZ band will have getting coverage. I had good luck adding this mesh based system at my house, but if you try setting this up in an older building with many devices between the router and your device, you may not has as much luck.
Speaking of router configurations, the SURFboard mAX Pro Wireless will set a subnet that does not conflict with an existing router. That seems to be their work around to keep the mesh system compatible with the widest range of devices possible and was a feature I appreciated.
A few other observations: The LEDs on the devices are bright. They can be controlled via the APP. In addition, you can remotely check on your network from anywhere with the APP. The app includes limited parental controls that can be configured with the creation of user profiles.
I personally wish there were more LAN ports. A lot of people are still working from home and the WIFI speeds are nice, but many employers are requiring employees work from a wired based LAN. As it is, you could always add a cheap switch to this, but that's just one more cog in the machine and device I have to plug-in.
If you are seeking a quick way to add a mesh network to your home internet, the SURFboard mAX Pro Wireless Tri-Band Mesh system is a great option. App issues aside, I have enjoyed my time with the router and recommend it.
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The SoloCam Solar Spotlight Cam is the latest in cutting-edge eufy Security battery cameras with an integrated solar panel. With the built-in 13,400mAh battery and integrated solar panel, just a few hours of direct sunlight each day is enough to extend the battery life to near-infinite power. When motion is detected at night, the 600-Lumen spotlight will automatically turn on, which will not only help the color night vision, but will also scare off intruders. When it comes to security, the key is in the details. Consumers can see exactly what is happening around their home in crisp 2K clarity, detect humans that come into frame, and filter out false alerts with the built-in local AI technology. There is 8GB eMMC of 60 days free local storage and there’s no monthly fee after your purchase.
Customer Rating
5
Great Picture with Solar Charging
on November 11, 2021
Posted by: RedScorpion
from Oklahoma City, OK
2K video quality combined with solar charging makes the Eufy Security Spotlight Cam Solar a great security camera. I have been using the camera for the last week. It's sitting near 100% or at 100% charge all the time. Zone mapping has worked great. The camera's software was easy to set up and the AI detection does a good job distinguishing between cars and people. The experience hasn't been perfect, solar charging built-in comes with its own drawbacks, but the experience has been pretty good. I'm happy with the camera and I can easily recommend it to others.
To use the camera, you will need to download the Eufy Security App and set up an account. From there, setting up and initializing the camera was relatively easy. You will need to fully charge and update your camera before you mount it.
Mounting is both easy and difficult. The camera needs a good amount of direct sunlight to charge. That means, you can't place the camera directly underneath an easement or guttering. You need an area with direct sunlight for the camera to work its best.
Even when the camera gets direct sunlight, the camera doesn't appear to be that efficient with its solar charging. I've had the camera out for a week now. Most days had direct sunlight, but I only showed a 1 or 2 bars solar charge when the device was charging at its most efficient. The Eufy app states that 300 mAh is required to charge the camera 2%. Even on the sunniest of November days, I peaked at around 170 mAh according to the app.
Despite not charging as efficiently as I would like, the camera maintains its charge. But I have the camera out in the sunlight all day. I don't believe the camera would stay charged with just one or two hours in the sun. But even if there is a slow drain, it will still be a long time before I actually have to take the camera down and charge it with a cable.
I looked into gutter mounting options. If you consider a gutter mount, you should know that despite being a Eufy camera, the Solar Cam 2K is quite a bit heavier than other Eufy cameras. Make sure any gutter mount you pick-up is sturdy and can accommodate the extra weight.
But the solar does appear to be working. I'm not sure it works as well as Eufy advertises, but it has worked well enough for me so far with the way I have the camera mounted.
I just recently installed a new WiFi 6 mesh network and so far I haven't had any coverage problems with the Solar Cam. It's not the strongest device on my network, but so far, the 2.4ghz connection has worked well.
Ai detection has done a good job distinguishing people and objects. So far, I haven't had any false alarms. The notifications and the recordings have only been triggered by people. I could change that setting if I wish, but my phone gets enough notifications. So far, I am really happy with the camera's software.
The built-in speaker and microphone work well. I've had conversations with people. At first I pretend to be God, and then when that schtick fails, I explain that I am testing a new camera. And so far, I have had no problem hearing them and they have had no problems hearing me.
The spotlight works well, but keep in mind that using the spotlight too much will drain your battery all the quicker.
I like this camera. The video quality is great. If you have the camera mounted in a well lit space WITH good WIFI coverage, I believe your experience with the camera will be positive.
Recommended 4.5/5
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The entire Meta Portal family is video calling designed to bring people closer.Portal Go makes the best of Portal portable, so you’re free to see where the conversation takes you. Whether you’re chasing a toddler or just want a change of scenery, Portal Go’s built-in battery and integrated carry handle help keep the conversation going as you move from room to room. Connect to anyone—even if they don’t have a Portal—with Messenger, WhatsApp, Zoom and more. Portal’s Smart Camera will pan and zoom to keep you in frame so you can move and talk naturally, whatever the task at hand. High fidelity audio fills any room with sound whether you’re on a call, watching entertainment, listening to music with Spotify, Pandora or Tidal, or even using Portal Go as a portable Bluetooth speaker around the home. You can take your office anywhere with a dedicated calling screen to free up your laptop with screen sharing, calendars and conference calling on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, or Workplace. An ever-expanding AR library lets you blur backgrounds or add effects to liven up calls, while StoryTime uses AR, animation and music to let you tell immersive bedtime stories to loved ones anywhere in the world. Portal Go brings the good times to any room in your house even when it’s not in use with an HD display showing all your favorite photos from Instagram, Facebook or uploaded from your phone via the Portal app. You can explore with Portal’s browser or enjoy entertainment via a range of apps. And with Alexa Built-in, you can ditch the remote and control your smart home and connected devices with the sound of your voice. When you’re done, simply set your Portal Go on its Charging Dock until you need it next. Portal’s simple privacy settings mean you can easily disable the camera and microphone, or block the with the camera cover. All Messenger and WhatsApp calls are encrypted.
Customer Rating
4
The Best Video Conferencing Device Goes Portable
on November 11, 2021
Posted by: RedScorpion
from Oklahoma City, OK
The Portal Go is a portable take on my favorite video conferencing device. Facebook Portals are easy to use and set up. They work well. The video tracking technology does a great job keeping subjects in frame. The microphone does a good job picking up voices. The Facebook Portal truly makes you feel like you are talking with someone in the same room. The Portal Go builds on what came before, but now it's portable. In my opinion, the only thing holding the Portal Go back is the proprietary power adapter and the lack of downloadable apps. Still, I really like many of the new features with the Go and I recommend it.
Unboxing Experience: So, right away, I like the soft edges and backing to the Portal Go. This is my first Portal (I have purchased 5 of them as gifts or for family) that has a power button on the back. For privacy, the camera slider is still there. Moving the slider all the way to the left will block the camera. A toggle on the top of the Portal will completely turn off the camera and microphone.
Facebook has also included a 45w USB-C wall charger and a proprietary wireless charging dock.
Experience with the Portal: Speaking of the proprietary charging dock, I am not a huge fan. The charging dock isn't magnetic. So, you have to line it up properly every time you seat the Portal. It doesn't always make contact. In my case, I received a faulty 45w USB-C wall adapter. I've been told Facebook is sending me a replacement. In the meantime, I am using a 47w USB-C wall adapter meant for a laptop. Because this adapter is proprietary, a replacement of both the dock and the wall adapter costs $50.
45w is a higher power draw than a typical phone charger, so I understand some control over charging options. But, I think I would have preferred a USB-C power port to this wireless charging pad. Either that, or the charging pad needed to be bigger and flatter.
The Portal Go does charge fast. Battery life off the charging pad is pretty good. In a video call lasting over an hour and a half, I only lost about 50% of the battery.
Unlike other Portal devices that can be rotated to be used in either portrait or landscape mode, the Portal Go only works in landscape mode.
Picture and audio have been great. As a portable blue-tooth speaker or as a portable Spotify or Pandora player, the Portal Go sounds really good. Videos look really good. Photos look good. I feel like there is less glare on this screen than I had with my other Portal devices.
Then there are the apps. Portal app selection has always been spotty in my opinion. There just aren't many applications. Facebook has a dozen apps and then a decent amount of websites that the Facebook Appstore treats as apps. But, they're just bookmarks for a website. I wish there were more video streaming apps. As it is, there is a Plex app for people interested in streaming from their home libraries. But, where is the Hulu, the Disney+, The Sling, or the Netflix app?
It still feels to me like Facebook integration on the device could be stronger. Integration with my Facebook groups and overall news feed would be appreciated. As it is, I have access to live videos from pages I follow and I can broadcast live video to my news feed, but that's it.
The nice thing about using Facebook Messenger for video conferencing is that Facebook Messenger works on nearly anything. I can have video conference with people on their phones, their computers, or their tablets in addition to other portal users.
In conclusion, despite charger difficulties, the Portal Go is my new favorite Portal. I really like the image quality, the audio quality, and the portability of the device. Hopefully more apps are developed to take advantage of the device.
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Bring out your creativity to share your life stories. Adobe Sensei AI technology* and automated options do the heavy lifting so you can instantly turn photos into art, warp photos to fit any shape, and more. Add moving overlays or 3D camera motion to take your photos to a whole new level, and save them as MP4s for easy sharing on social. Grow your skills with 60 Guided Edits that step you through how to create perfect pet pics; extend, remove, or replace photo backgrounds; and more. Effortlessly organize your photos, and craft personalized creations like dynamic photo and video slideshows with all-new styles and inspirational quote graphics. Transform your favorite photos into gallery-quality wall art, beautiful prints, and unique keepsakes with the built-in prints and gifts service. †And enjoy an updated look that makes the software even easier to use and navigate. *Adobe Sensei is the technology that powers intelligent features across all Adobe products to dramatically improve the design and delivery of digital experiences, using artificial intelligence and machine learning in a common framework.†FUJIFILM Prints & Gifts service is available in the U.S. only.
Customer Rating
5
Elements Keeps Getting Better!
on November 9, 2021
Posted by: RedScorpion
from Oklahoma City, OK
It is another fall which means we get a new version of Photoshop Elements. The changes in Photoshop Elements 2022 are more evolutionary than revolutionary, but the bug fixes along with a few new features make this the best Photoshop Elements, yet. For less than $100, Photoshop Elements provides a wide assortment of tools. The new guided edits and artistic effects make it easy for a novice to create impressive photos. Whether you’re new to Elements and photo editing or you’re looking to upgrade your older version of Photoshop Elements. Elements 2022 is well worth your time.
The interface for elements hasn’t changed much over the last few years. But launching the application will quickly reveal some new guided edits. Some of them worked better than others. Extend Background was hit or miss for me. If the edges of your photo were relatively simple, the edit worked well. If the entire photo was detailed and busy, it didn’t work quite as well. Perfect Pet worked a bit better for me. The edit guides you through stamp clone and selection tools to remove unwanted objects and clean up the image. In addition, Adobe added a warp feature. It works really well. Warp makes it very easy to blend one image into a shape on another image. (Think about the glasses in the cover of the film “Almost Famous”)
However, the feature that I think is most impressive and will get the most use is the artistic effects that you can easily apply and adjust with a slider. As you can see in my attached photos, I had some fun with the artistic effects. There are roughly 30 artistic effects and you can apply them to the entire picture, the subject, or the background.
Rounding out the features that I felt were most useful, creating moving pictures that you could then use with social media or with digital photo frames that support mp4 playback.
Most of these features are implemented well into the guided edits, but you still have quick and expert workspace to give you whatever level control you desire of your editing. A bit of practice in quick mode, and you’ll be manipulating layers in expert mode in no time.
I’ve been using Elements for a few years now. In my opinion, you can do a lot with it and most photographers will benefit from the tools it provides. The changes to Elements 2022 don’t feel too drastic, but you can always count on each new edition of Elements to be better than the year before and 2022 is the best Photoshop Elements has ever been. I recommend it to anyone wanting to tweak their photos or turn their photos into works of art.
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The CORSAIR SABRE RGB PRO WIRELESS Gaming Mouse is designed for and tested by esports pros, weighing an ultra-light 79g and equipped with SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS technology to achieve lightning-fast response times and 2,000Hz hyper-polling. CORSAIR QUICKSTRIKE buttons provide zero gap for fast and responsive clicks, The SABRE RGB PRO WIRELESS boasts a 26,000 DPI MARKSMAN optical sensor customizable in 1 DPI steps, with a dedicated button to cycle through five DPI presets on-the-fly. Finished with high-quality materials such as 50 million click-rated OMRON switches and 100% PTFE glide pads, the SABRE RGB PRO WIRELESS cuts through the competition.
Customer Rating
5
Comfortable, Light, and Fast Gaming Mouse
on October 24, 2021
Posted by: RedScorpion
from Oklahoma City, OK
This is my favorite Corsair gaming mouse. It's light. It's simple to use. It has fast wireless over the lightspeed connection. Even the Bluetooth connection was more than fast enough for every day tasks. It has great battery life. I was able to use it several days without a recharge. In fact, over the last few weeks, I have only charged it once. It moves smoothly across my mousepad. It just works well and I highly recommend it.
Setup: Set up is pretty straight forward. There's a toggle on the bottom of the mouse for Bluetooth or slipstream wireless USB. There's a storage compartment built into the mouse to house the USB slipstream receiver if you wish to travel with the mouse or use the mouse in Bluetooth mode instead.
To get the most benefit out of your mouse, you will need to download iCUE from Corsair's website. From there, you can update your mouse's firmware, customize DPI, button, and lighting settings. Note, you can't control lighting settings while in Bluetooth mode.
Experience: I've spent the last few weeks, dusting off Overwatch and shooting down infected in Back 4 Blood. The mouse is super light with a great glide. I'm able to snipe targets with ease. Without sounding redundant, sometimes I just appreciate when a device works and works well and the SABRE RGB PRO Wireless works well.
Conclusion: I think the Sabre RGB Pro Wireless is a great compliment to any PC gaming set up and highly recommend it. 5/5
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The Mason Luxe digital photo frame pairs simple design elements with meticulous craftsmanship for a striking sculptural effect. Its Ultra HD 9.7” display presents your memories with vibrant colors and brilliant clarity. Simply download the free app, pair your frame and start adding your photos. With unlimited storage, you can easily upload 10,000+ images, never having to choose between your favorites. Invite your friends and the entire family to share their photos too! It’s never been easier to stay connected to loved ones and enjoy all the amazing photos stuck on your phone. Changing the orientation of the frame from portrait to landscape is as easy as turning it on its side; our smart technology rotates the photo for you. Use the integrated touch bar to scroll through your images or customize the playback settings using the Aura app.
Customer Rating
4
Great Frame, but Android App Experience is Lacking
on October 15, 2021
Posted by: RedScorpion
from Oklahoma City, OK
The Aura - Mason Luxe 9.7'' LCD Wi-Fi Digital Photo Frame is the best digital photo frame I have ever laid my eyes on. The image is crisp and sharp. Colors and details look great in a variety of light levels. Aura's cloud servers provide unlimited storage and make it easy to upload pictures from a variety of users and devices which are then downloaded onto the frame. This frame is a great way to present your favorite photos and with the built-in gifting feature, it will also make for a nice gift this holiday season.
Set up: I decided to put Aura's gifting feature to the test. Aura includes a code on the outside label of the box. After downloading the Aura app to my phone, I scanned the code and my wife and I were able to upload over 100 photos from our phones in minutes. Once we had the frame set up and connected to our WiFi, our pictures were on the frame, waiting for us.
The frame itself is pretty thick. There is no way I could see to wall mount the frame.
Technical Issues: I struggled a bit to get the frame running and connected to my WiFi. I had to unplug and re-plug the frame in a few times to get everything working. Not sure why, but it didn't want to connect to my WiFi or my Android phone's Bluetooth. After a few restarts, I had the frame online and connected, but the set up struggles were a bit bewildering.
A huge chunk of your Aura experience will be dependent on your Android or iOS app. However, you can upload photos via email and a web based uploader. Currently, the web uploader supports JPEG, PNG, or TIFF photos that are a max of 10MB. Videos are not supported via the web uploader.
Oh yeah, with a firmware update, the Maxon Luxe will support video playback up to 30 seconds. However, the feature is currently only supported from the iOS app. Android support should be coming later.
iPhones and iPads can take live photos. With live photos, the phone records 1.5 seconds before and after the photo. Live photos gives your photos a moving image effect. The Mason Luxe supports playback of iOS live photos, but Android's motion photos will not work. Apparently, there is no standard across Android phones when it comes to their version of moving photos which makes playing them back difficult.
From the Aura app, you can crop photos to fit the frame. The app automatically adjusts photos for best fit and I found that it did a good job. Most of my cropped photos properly focused on the photo's subject matter.
The frame has motion controls on the top and side of the frame. And they worked well, but sometimes I found myself bringing up meta data or accidentally liking a picture when I just wanted to scroll to the next picture.
You can display your pictures in either chronological order or shuffle. Once the photos are uploaded to the server, there is no way to create photo groups or a set play back. The problem with chronological order is it's dependent on the photo's metadata which may or may not still be there depending on how many times your photos have moved from device to cloud and back to other devices. So, in my case, photos I had taken on my old phone before I purchased my new phone, did not transfer to my new phone with the necessary meta data to properly display date and time.
I used the Aura app on my iPad and my Samsung and Google phones. In my experience, the experience on the Apple app was way better. Occasionally, I would tell the Android app to display a particular photo and the app would just hang and do nothing. The Apple app didn't suffer from the same problems.
Conclusion: This is an amazing photo frame and I think it would make a great gift this holiday season. But, I think the experience was much better when I was using my Apple device versus my Android devices. I have no doubt many of these bugs and the Android video upload will be resolved in a future patch. With some software tweaks to the motion controls and some server side tweaks to allow for customization of photo grouping and display order, I think this frame can be amazing.
As it is, the experience for Android users can be a bit frustrating and buggy. I could not get the Google Assistant integration to work. It's still a great frame, but the better Apple app experience shows how good this frame could be. Still, I recommend the frame. I like it. I hope some of the Android bugs get worked out soon. 4.5/5
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Enjoy sound with clear treble and powerful bass that’s enhanced in real-time by BassUp technology. 3 targeted modes are individually tailored to cancel out the most distracting sounds in each environment. Voice pickup is free from background noises thanks to Life Note 3’s 6 microphones that use Soundcore’s exclusive algorithm to enhance call quality. Get 7 hours from a single charge and up to 35 hours with the charging case. Choose from the variety of included eartips to find a fit that’s perfect for your ears. Life Note 3’s ergonomic design fits in your ear comfortably and remains stable even when listening on the move. Enhances and emphasizes the sound of footsteps, gunfire, and more for a more immersive playing experience.
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5
Amazing Sound in a Small Package
on October 9, 2021
Posted by: RedScorpion
from Oklahoma City, OK
The Life Note 3 XR sound great. I've had my share of earbuds and I'd put the audio quality of these up against any of them. They're comfortable in my ear. They've had good battery life. The charging case is small enough to comfortably keep the buds in my pocket when I'm not wearing them. Pairing was easy. Add to that an easy to use app with configurable noise cancellation modes and I think Anker has a winner with these buds.
Inside the box you get a USB-C to A charging cable, additional bud fits (but I thought the default fit the best), the case, and ear buds.
Pairing out of the box was easy. If you need to re-pair your headset later, keep your buds in the case and hold the button inside the case for three seconds.
Regarding the built-in microphones, I took several phone calls while using the buds. Even outside, I was told that I sounded clear. The six microphones really work.
I highly recommend the Anker Life Note 3 XR. HD audio has sounded amazing. Sound is loud, clear, and detailed. I'm impressed.
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Play doesn’t end when the game does. You play games, play music, and play with friends. It’s who you are. All the time. That’s why we designed the G435 Headset for every aspect of your life. The combo of gaming-grade LIGHTSPEED wireless and Bluetooth give you the freedom to wirelessly connect to your PC, phone and other devices. Its 40 mm drivers deliver incredible sound while the dual beamforming mics eliminate the mic arm and background noise. Play never ends with G435.
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5
Sounds Good, Feels Great
on September 28, 2021
Posted by: RedScorpion
from Oklahoma City, OK
The Logitech G435 headphones feel like a return to simplicity. There's no complicated software to set up. No RGB lights to configure. The headphones are light. There's no bulky microphone hanging off the side of my face. After a while, I forget I'm even wearing a gaming headset. I've owned many headsets and these might be the most comfortable headsets I have ever owned. Audio has been clear with no pops, hisses, or distortions. These headphones are very easy to recommend. They're light, they're comfortable, and they sound good.
Setup: The headset package comes with a charging USB-C to USB-A cable, the lightspeed USB-A adapter, and the headphones. The headset has three buttons, a power button, volume button, a mic / on off button that also doubles as a toggle for bluetooth or lightspeed audio.
Pairing with a computer using the light speed adapter is truly plug-and-play. Plug the adapter into your PC and turn on the headset and you're good to go. If you want to pair with a PC or phone via bluetooth, you switch the toggle and an indicator light will flash blue letting you know it is in pairing mode.
Note: You can't receive lightspeed and bluetooth audio at the same time. You have to switch the headphones over to either bluetooth or lightspeed mode.
If you decide you want to pair the headset with another bluetooth device, you hold the power button and the mute button to get the headset into pairing mode.
Audio Quality: The headset has sounded very good in my trials. I can tell a quality difference between some other headphones that have 50mm drivers. (The G435 have 40MM drivers) But, I still think these headphones sound very good. I think they will sound very good for most users. Playing music and games, I thought they sounded good. The audio has been very well balanced.
On PC you can use spatial audio such as Windows Sonic for Headphones or Dolby Atmos. To activate spatial audio, right click on the volume icon on the bottom right side of the taskbar. (usually right next to the clock / date). The Dolby Atmos plug-in can be purchased from the Microsoft Store, but I believe Windows Sonic is free with Windows 10.
One of the things that impressed me about this headset was the dual beamforming microphones. On my phone calls and online sessions, I was told I sounded good. I have a fan going in my room and nobody picked up on that noise.
If I had a nitpick, it might be the buttons. The volume button and the power button are okay, but trying to use the mute button as a multi-tool, felt a bit awkward sometimes. I like to know I have actually activated mute and with the audio cue the headset gives off, it is kind of hard to tell if I am muted or not. There is a red light off and green light on effect on the headset, but I can't see that if I press while I have the headset on my head.
Battery life has been great. I've only charged it once so far and I've been using it for several days at the computer.
Conclusion: I really like this headset. I love how simple it was to set up and use. Not every peripheral needs lighting effects, software to download, and half a dozen buttons. Sometimes, less is more and these lightweight headphones sound good and have great battery life. I really like this headset. I think Logitech did a great job and I highly recommend the G435.
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Designed in Sweden for expert removal of airborne allergens. Unlike a standard fan, Pure Fan Auto cleans the air of pollutants as it cools. Customizable to fit your needs, the fan features a colorful fabric pre-filter and Auto mode setting to auto-adjust to your real-time room conditions. Pure Fan Auto delivers more clean air than Dyson purifying fans¹ and removes over 99%² of airborne allergens like dust and pollen with Blueair's signature HEPASilent™ filtration technology. The unique combination of electrostatic and mechanical filtration effectively removes airborne allergens like dust, pollen, and pet dander with low noise and energy consumption. The fan works by pulling in dirty room air from the back through a pre-filter and particle filter using patented fan technology to deliver a gentle stream of clean, cooling air back into your room. Provides cool comfort by distributing air into the room at a 90-degree angle, so there's no need for oscillation. Upgraded features from the original Pure Fan offer simple air quality management. Set to Auto mode, the fan will automatically increase speed when particle pollution levels rise in your indoor environment and return to a lower rate once the air is clean. The air quality indicator (AQI) located on the top left of the fan keeps you up to date on the current status of your air. The LED displays one of three colors to indicate that room conditions are good, moderate, or polluted based on real-time measurements of fine particle (PM2.5) concentrations. Customize to your space with unique machine-washable fabric pre-filters available in five colors. Designed to catch larger particles to extend the primary filter's life, pre-filters in Arctic Trail and Night Waves come standard with the Pure Fan Auto. ENERGY STAR® certified for energy efficiency, Pure Fan Auto uses less energy than a light bulb.³ The fan utilizes HEPASilent™ filtration technology to clean the air as it cools with noise levels quieter than a whisper on low (25 dB) and less noise than a normal conversation on high (54 dB).⁴ Minimalist features are a breath of fresh air. Use the fan's two buttons to turn on/off, cycle through three-speed settings, set Auto and Night mode. Plus, the filter indicator light alerts you when it's time to replace the filter. Filter replacement is recommended about every six months. The Pure Fan Auto fits in well on a tabletop or directly on the floor in any area of your home. The balanced design is light enough to move easily, yet the low center of gravity makes it difficult to knock over. As an added benefit, unlike standard fans that use blades that get covered with dust and require disassembly to clean, Pure Fan Auto captures airborne dust before it has a chance to stick to the fan blades, using pre-filters that can be cleaned with a quick vacuum. At Blueair, our Swedish heritage inspires sustainability and quality at the heart of everything we do. Like our air purifiers, Pure Fan Auto is AHAM Verifide for Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR), certified by ENERGY STAR for energy efficiency, and certified by the California EPA Air Resources Board (CARB) for safe ozone emissions. ¹ Comparing dust and pollen CADR (AHAM AC-1) on high to Dyson purifying fans (TP01, TP02, TP04, HP01, HP04, DP04) ² Based on third-party testing of removal rate of particles, pollen particles (5-11µm) in less than 20 minutes and dust particles (0.5-3µm) in 30 minutes according to AHAM AC-1-2019 standard. ³ On lowest speed, according to GB/T18801-2015 standard. "Light bulb" is defined as an LED light bulb with 40 W energy consumption. ⁴ Sound pressure according to GB/T18801. A whisper is about 30 dB; normal conversation is about 60 dB.
Customer Rating
5
Simple and Effective
on September 22, 2021
Posted by: RedScorpion
from Oklahoma City, OK
The Blue Pure Fan Auto is my first air purifier that doubles as a room fan. And, I really like it. It does a great job keeping the air circulating. On its lower settings, the Pure Fan Auto is barely audible. Night mode keeps the lights and fan from distracting at night. Plus I just like the Scandinavian chic design aesthetics. It looks slick. If you're looking for an air purifier that doubles as a room fan, I highly recommend the Pure Fan Auto by Blueair.
Setup: There's no real assembly. It was all pretty much ready to go out of the box. Blueair recommends the Pure Fan Auto in rooms under 350 square ft. The dimensions are 15.5'H x 12.9'W x 11.2'D in. The fan has a handle and legs for easy movement and placement. In my experience, they worked well. The fan is about ten pounds. Not as light as some, but not very heavy, either.
Experience: The fan works well. The auto sensor did a good job picking up on high pollen days and if a candle was burning. Installing replacement filters and pre-filters is easy and straight forward. The Pure Fan Auto came with two pre-filters. You can purchase more filters and pre-filters on the Blueair website. Filters run around $25 and pre-filters are around $7.00. Blueair sells the pre-filters in a variety of colors, but in my experience, it didn't matter as the pre-filter is on the back of the unit and I wasn't looking at it much. Blueair has a subscription service for filters that does knock the price down a bit.
I don't believe the filter is a HEPA filter. The particle filter captures large and fine particles, like pollen, dust, and pet dander, but it probably won't be as effective with particles smaller than that.
Conclusion: I've been using my Pure Fan Auto for several weeks and I really like it. It's done a nice job cooling me off, is relatively quiet, looks great, and it helps purify the air.
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Your busy office needs a printer that’s fast, affordable, easy to use, and has great features. That’s why we developed the EcoTank ET-3850 – an innovative cartridge-free solution that uses high-capacity, easily refillable ink tanks. So you’ll worry less about running out of ink, and save a lot on replacement ink. The ET-3850 features an auto document feeder, fast printing with outstanding print quality, productive paper handling, a high-resolution flatbed scanner, and a large color display – making it the perfect printer for your home office.
Customer Rating
5
Great Printer for the Home Office
on September 17, 2021
Posted by: RedScorpion
from Oklahoma City, OK
The Epson EcoTank ET-3850 printer has ink for years. That's not hyperbole, it really does have ink for years. And, when that ink runs out, you could replace the black and color cartridges for around $60 on BestBuy.com. If you can get past the initial expense, the EcoTank ET-3850 is an economical printer that does a good job with daily prints, photo prints, and scanning. For those reasons, I recommend the ET-3850.
Setup:
Epson includes a compact disc with drivers and software, but as my PCs no longer have disc drives, I had to download PC software from epson.com/support. Look for drivers and software for the ET-3850.
After installation, the software found additional updates on check.
Epson includes a compact disc with drivers and software, but as my PCs no longer have disc drives, I had to download PC software from epson.com/support. Look for drivers and software for the ET-3850.
After installation, the software found additional updates on check.
But, if you choose to go the mobile route, the Epson Smart Panel software was easy to use and provides a simple interface to set up, print, scan, or troubleshoot the printer. Smart Panel was an easy and convenient way to print documents or queue photo prints directly from my phone.
The printer can connect via WiFi on the 2.4ghz band (wifi-direct or over a router), LAN, or USB. There is no included USB or Lan cable. I chose to hook the printer up via WiFi. As long as I was connecting straight to the router, the setup was easy. If I tried to hook up to a WiFi extender, the printer had trouble connecting and communicating with my devices. Not sure if that was a problem with my extender or the printer, but, if you can, your best bet is to hook up to your primary router.
Installing the 502 ink was easy and I didn't have any mess. There's a locking system in place to keep the ink from spilling before the tube docks with the printer. But I'm not sure what would keep someone from putting the wrong ink into the wrong slot. I couldn't tell if the colors and black were uniquely keyed. Maybe they are, but I wasn't about to test and find out. Long story short, make sure you match up the colors to the right dock.
Also, I should point out that in addition to the ink, the printer requires a maintenance box, part number T04D100, which wears out over time. Price for the maintenance box varied, but it seems to run between $15 and $25 depending on retailer.
Experience:
The printer is fast with regular prints. Dual sided printing worked, but did experience more of a delay. I printed photos on Epson Premium 4X6 and 5X7 photo paper. I thought the prints came out great. I love the color from Epson printers and the ET-3850 was great in that regard. Blues and purples really popped and lines looked crisp and sharp
Cons:
Not enough to ding the review, but there are a few design decisions that I wish where changed or improved upon. First, there is no USB or SD Card input. As a result, you won't be able to print directly from a USB stick.
There's only one paper tray (or paper cassette). If I want to switch from printing standard documents to printing envelopes or photos, I have to take out the existing paper and make adjustments to the tray and the software on the printer.
The auto document feeder was a bit of a struggle. Thinner paper wasn't picked up as easily and I found myself working to get some documents through. But on the whole scanning worked well and looked good.
Conclusion:
All of that aside, I like the printer. It's nice seeing the physical ink levels from the front of the device. I like how the photos look. Document prints have been done well and single sided prints have come out fast. All-in-all, the ET-3850 is a solid printer for any home office.
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Will it fit my phone? I have the samsung s10e and I know it will work with the connection but I don't know if it will fit the s10e.
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where is the micro phone? can it be used for a call center?
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Is it compatible with ps4 & xbox?
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But it is not wireless on PS4 and XBOX. To use with your XBOX or PS4, you will neeed to use the included 3.5MM AUX console cord.
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Can you play audio books on this CD player? And What accessories will I need to buy?
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iS THIS AN MP3 CD?
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Can it be used with or without the earbuds?
Yes?
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Will this work with Apple Bluetooth earbuds?
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I read online that this mouse doesnt work with windows 10?
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