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- First reviewFebruary 2, 2014
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Capture and share special moments with Google Clips. Engineered to recognize faces and expressions, this clever camera automatically takes several-second-long audio-free motion photos, leaving you free to focus on the occasion. Enhanced with Super Res mode, the Google Clips device syncs data with your phone and lets you save any frame as a high-resolution still photo.
Customer Rating
4
Good for use at home but freaks other people out
on June 7, 2018
Posted by: The34Car
from Beavercreek, OH
Google Clips is a neat little camera. It's about as tall as a credit card and 2/3 the size of a credit card in width. It weighs just two ounces and comes with a clip so you can wear it on your shirt collar or attach it anywhere you like. It recharges with a USB-C type charger, which is included.
Once you turn it on, you can either manually take short video clips by pressing the button or you can let it take its own clips when it thinks there is someone of interest in the shot. A nice feature is that it will right the picture no matter which way you have the camera oriented. So if the camera is sideways, the video will still be right side up. The only caveat to that is that if the camera isn't oriented either straight up, down, left or right, the resulting video will be tilted slightly. You can later fix this in the Google Clips free smartphone app's built-in editor, but it will zoom the picture and you'll lose some of the outer parts of the clip.
The video clips last about 7 seconds each and are in color but with no sound. Clips is perfect for setting somewhere to capture your pets or children in the moment, not posed.
Clips captures video, not still images, but you can get still images from any video clip in the Clips editor, which is another nice feature.
When you take this out in public, people tend to get a little freaked out. People generally don't like to be filmed when they don't know they're being filmed, so if you wear this to a party or just anywhere in public, you're bound to get some leery glares, if not comments; so beware of that.
Viedos are stored internally on the Clips and nothing is sent to the cloud, so you don't have to worry about leaked videos in that sense. That said, the videos do get sent to your app on your smartphone, so there is potential there for them to get hacked. The only way for you to view your videos is through the app.
Overall I'd say this is a pretty neat little gadget that's great for people with young children and/or pets. Just set it and forget it and wait for those adorable video clips to pour on in.
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Clean your home with voice command or app-based programs by using this Samsung robot vacuum. Its digital camera and nine sensors let it find its way around, avoiding obstacles and mapping the most efficient path through your home. Wi-Fi connects this powerful Samsung robot vacuum to your smart home systems.
Customer Rating
5
Lots of Bells and Whistles Bottom Line is it Works
on May 31, 2018
Posted by: The34Car
from Beavercreek, OH
The Samsung POWERbot R7065 is the third robot vacuum I've tried out in my home. After testing it out for about a week, I've come away pretty impressed.
PROS: This vacuum features full mapping of your house and makes nice, neat vacuum lines on your rugs as opposed to less smart robots that make random patterns. It seems to clean equally well on carpets and hardwood floors. It has very versatile controls. It can be controlled by pushing its buttons; through the Samsung Connect/SmartThings cell phone app; through its included remote control; or through Alexa. With the remote control, you can even point the vacuum to a particular place on the floor that you would like it to clean; although if you're going to do that, you might as well just vacuum the spot yourself imho.
CONS: I've read other reviews that say this is a quiet vacuum, but it is actually the loudest of the three brands that I've tested (even on quiet mode). In its loudest mode, it's as loud as a powerful push vacuum. Another slight con is that the dustbin design seems to trap larger debris and/or pet hair in its opening, leaving a lot of room in the remainder of the dustbin. I'm not sure if this impedes the suction performance or drains the battery any faster but it seems odd to me.
The bottom line is that this robot vacuum works very well and runs for about an hour per cycle. Its versatility and skill make it a worthwhile purchase.
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The Turtle Beach Stream Mic is the first professional desktop microphone created for gamers streaming directly from their Xbox One and PlayStation 4, as well as from a PC or Mac. The Stream Mic features Adaptive Mic Patterns, customizable software, a dual-capsule mic array with advanced digital processing, and a zero-latency headphone output so anyone can stream like a pro.
Customer Rating
4
Good mic for streaming
on April 24, 2018
Posted by: The34Car
from Beavercreek, OH
The Turtle Beach Stream Mic is a decent starter mic that won't break the bank. It is made of mostly plastic, making it feel a little cheap; and even with the various settings changes that you can make, the sound seemed a little hollow to me. The upside is that you can plug in a pair of headphones through its headphone jack and you can hear what's going on in your live stream with no delay. I can't speak properly when I hear myself on a delay, so this is a big plus for me.
Some of the advanced settings are a bit awkward to use, because you have to download an app to use them. The documentation that comes with the mic isn't very clear on that, so I had to do some research of my own to figure that out.
If you just want to have some fun live streaming or doing voice overs, this mic will be fine. For more professional results,you may want to try something else.
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Navigate your desktop precisely with this Corsair Dark Core gaming mouse. It uses low-latency Bluetooth for syncing with compatible devices, and its 16000 DPI optical sensor provides high accuracy performance during game play. This Corsair Dark Core gaming mouse has a contoured shape and interchangeable textured side grips for a comfortable feel in hand.
Customer Rating
4
Comfortable, Cool Look, Mostly Good
on April 21, 2018
Posted by: The34Car
from Beavercreek, OH
Good: This mouse is comfortable for long sessions and is convertible to two different physical configurations so you can choose your preference.
There are also three different button configurations that you can choose from and they are all customizable and saved on board so you can take them along anywhere with your mouse.
There are also three different button configurations that you can choose from and they are all customizable and saved on board so you can take them along anywhere with your mouse.
The RGB colors are nice looking and are also somewhat customizable. A lot of gaming rigs have colored lighting effects but come with a standard mouse, so this mouse would be a good upgrade in such cases.
The mouse can be used via Bluetooth with the supplied dongle plugged into an open usb port on your rig, through 2.4 gHz wi-fi or through a braided usb wired connection (supplied).
Bad: I've experienced strange pointer movements with this mouse, even when using the wired connection. I've had on screen drifts and pointer jumps, and I've also experienced some left clicks that didn't register. These haven't been frequent, but have happened enough times to make me wonder what's going on. My standard mouse has been more accurate than this one as far as not messing up (but it doesn't have nine buttons).
Overall this is a good mouse with nice, flexible features. Hopefully the performance issues I've had will be minimal.
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Match your look to the occasion with this 2-in-1 Philips Norelco shaver. Its ComfortCut blade system lets you achieve a smooth, clean shave, and its click-on plastic guard provides a casual three-day stubble look. The multidirectional flex heads of this Philips Norelco shaver ensure consistent trimming on every contour of your face and neck.
Customer Rating
4
Average Electric Shaver with Good Ergonomics
on April 19, 2018
Posted by: The34Car
from Beavercreek, OH
The Philips Norelco 3000 Series shaves about as well as most other electric shavers I've used in the past. It gives a close, comfortable shave but like with the others, there are areas on my face and neck that take forever to fully shave.
I tried using the three day stubble guard on a full beard and it mostly just yanked some hairs and didn't seem to really make the beard any shorter. Maybe it's more for keeping a short beard short, rather than trimming a longer beard.
The handle is very comfortable and the rechargeable battery seems to last a while before needing to be recharged.
I should note that the shaver doesn't come with any kind of carrying case/pouch. I have one from my last shaver, so it's not a big deal for me.
Overall, I'm pleased with this shaver and would recommend it to others.
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Ask Alexa to turn on the lights and music with this ecobee Switch+ smart switch. Its built-in speaker lets you access Amazon Alexa with voice commands, and it automatically turns off a light bulb at sunrise or when no one’s in the room. Control this ecobee Switch+ smart switch remotely from your iOS or Android device.
Customer Rating
5
Controls Your LIght and More!
on April 16, 2018
Posted by: The34Car
from Beavercreek, OH
The ecobee Switch+ controls your light manually, through Alexa or Google Assistant, or via motion sensor. You can choose to use any or all of these ways to control your light, which makes it very versatile.
It does more than control your light however. With Alexa built-in you can use it to do anything you'd do with an Amazon Echo (no video), like play music, set timers, play games, etc. The small speaker won't blow you away, but it also didn't have a distortion/rattle that some small speakers have.
It fits where an existing light switch would be without having to make any modifications. The setup was very easy. All you need are a couple of screwdrivers. Everything else is provided.
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Handle it all and get affordable prints. Set up, connect and print right from your mobile device, and produce high-quality photos and everyday documents. Print, scan, copy, and fax with ease.
Customer Rating
5
Quality Printer Copier Scanner
on March 30, 2018
Posted by: The34Car
from Beavercreek, OH
This HP printer prints, scans, copies, and faxes with ease and has a sleek, somewhat low profile. Through the HP app I can print directly from my phone or pc wirelessly. I'm not sure at this point as to how many pages of print I will get per ink cartridge, but the print quality is very good. The print speed and noise output are both good for a home printer as well. I'm happy with this printer.
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Take the party anywhere with this Sony portable speaker. It's safe to use at the pool or beach thanks to an IP67 rating that allows total water immersion, and flashing lights add mood to the music. This Sony portable speaker's Extra Bass keeps things pumping, and the Live Sound feature provides three-dimensional audio.
Customer Rating
5
Great Sound Cool Features
on March 26, 2018
Posted by: The34Car
from Beavercreek, OH
The Sony SRS-XB41 is a nice looking and great sounding little speaker that has everything you’ll want in it. It weighs in at a little over 3 lbs., so it’s not super lightweight for carrying around, but the weightiness is certainly due to all the good stuff it has inside.
This is a Who’s Who of features built in to this device: IP67 rating means it’s dustproof and can withstand rain, sweat, and should even survive an accidental dunk in the pool; 24-hour rechargeable battery; USB power port to charge your phone; Bluetooth and/or NFC connectivity; Party Chain multi-speaker connectivity; speaker phone; party lighting built in; touch sensitivity (more on this later); and app-connected.
I connected this via the Party Chain with my big Sony XB90 speaker for multi-room playback. That’s a nice feature. I love the lighting in this speaker plus being able to adjust it through the Fiestable app to whatever colors I want is a nice touch. There is a feature where you can tap the speaker in different areas to make different noises. The touch sensitivity could use some work, as I found it to be kind of hit or miss as to when smacking it would make the desired sound or not. This is something I wouldn’t use much, but I might if it worked better. You can turn the function off if you don’t want/need it.
The sound is what you would expect from Sony. Clear highs, neutral midtones and extra bass. There is an equalizer in the app and a few preset sound settings so that you can apply them to your liking.
There is no Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa in this speaker, but otherwise it has everything else. I would definitely recommend it.
This is a Who’s Who of features built in to this device: IP67 rating means it’s dustproof and can withstand rain, sweat, and should even survive an accidental dunk in the pool; 24-hour rechargeable battery; USB power port to charge your phone; Bluetooth and/or NFC connectivity; Party Chain multi-speaker connectivity; speaker phone; party lighting built in; touch sensitivity (more on this later); and app-connected.
I connected this via the Party Chain with my big Sony XB90 speaker for multi-room playback. That’s a nice feature. I love the lighting in this speaker plus being able to adjust it through the Fiestable app to whatever colors I want is a nice touch. There is a feature where you can tap the speaker in different areas to make different noises. The touch sensitivity could use some work, as I found it to be kind of hit or miss as to when smacking it would make the desired sound or not. This is something I wouldn’t use much, but I might if it worked better. You can turn the function off if you don’t want/need it.
The sound is what you would expect from Sony. Clear highs, neutral midtones and extra bass. There is an equalizer in the app and a few preset sound settings so that you can apply them to your liking.
There is no Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa in this speaker, but otherwise it has everything else. I would definitely recommend it.
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Make your smart home digitally secure with this Bitdefender BOX 2 cybersecurity hub. It protects your connected home and your family from hackers and privacy intruders. You get complete, multilayered cybersecurity for an unlimited number of internet-connected devices. Bitdefender BOX 2 is 100 percent compatible with your home network and lets you control all your connected devices from a single app.
Customer Rating
3
Seems to Work Well With Some Tradeoffs
on March 10, 2018
Posted by: The34Car
from Beavercreek, OH
The Box 2 seems to be working well now that it has been installed. Installation was not as straightforward as it should have been though. The instructions are fairly well written, but there are no troubleshooting steps on them. I encountered an issue where my Box 2 was connected but with no internet and the only way to fix the issue was to call customer service or try to mess with my network on my own. I called customer service but the line was busy and I left my info for a callback as instructed by their voicemail. Several hours later I got my call back (from Romania - this is a Romanian company) and the helpful tech got me up and running in about a half hour. It involved connecting things in a way that are not shown on the instructions, getting info from router, power cycling modem, Box 2, and router, etc, etc.
Once connected to my network, my devices started showing up on the Box 2 app on my smartphone. Most of them. Some didn't show up at first and some cut in and out. Now everything seems to be connected and protected.
A major downside to this product is that if you have a good router with lots of features like device prioritization, etc,, you will lose that functionality because the router becomes simply an access point and the Box 2 becomes the router.
One final note: the Box 2 hasn't affected the speed of my network at all, which is a good thing.
Bottom line, if you have a basic router and don't mind possible snafus while installing, this can give you good peace of mind that your network is safe; or if you don't mind losing some functionality of a really good router, then this product can be good for you.
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Listen to your music wherever you're most comfortable with these Sennheiser RS 185 RF over-the-ear headphones, which offer a wireless range up to 328' that lets you move about freely. The ergonomic design ensures a comfortable fit.
Customer Rating
2
Limited Use Product But Sounds Good
on March 3, 2018
Posted by: The34Car
from Beavercreek, OH
The good news is that the sound in these headphones is pretty good. It is clear without hiss and has average bass.
The problems I have with the headphones are several. First, they don't connect via bluetooth. They connect to the source through a base unit via an analog (red and white cables) or digital (digital optical cable). Those are the only two options. Then the base unit connects to the headphones via wi-fi. Other devices can affect the quality of the signal, and I believe the headphones can further clog an overcrowded wi-fi network. Another issue I have is that these are open ended headphones, so they have a lot of noise bleed. If you wanted to wear headphones to watch a movie so that you won't disturb others, these aren't the ones for you. Others around you will be able to hear everything you're listening to loud and clear.
While charging the headphones on the base unit is convenient, the base unit itself adds to a cluttered electronics space.
About the only situation that these would be useful for would be for someone that is hard of hearing and has trouble hearing the tv . Other than that specific situation, I wouldn't recommend these headphones.
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Add high-end performance to your everyday life with the Google Pixel XL. A quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch LED screen and 32GB of memory ensure this phone is able to handle daily life, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protects the screen. Easy cloud storage ensures you never run out of space on the Google Pixel XL.
The phones that are sold as "Verizon" phones. Do they have Verizon branding on them?
No. There is no Verizon branding on the phone. Only the Google "G" logo on the back.
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Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
Is this a good laptop for a college student?
This would make an excellent laptop for a college student, but may be something that someone might want to steal on campus so beware. The only negative is that it's not a touchscreen. If that doesn't bother you, then I would recommend it.
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