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Brush smart, get rewarded. The quip Smart Electric Toothbrush Starter Kit earns you amazing rewards (like free brush heads, products, gift cards, and more) as you track and coach better oral health habits with the free quip app. It has a Bluetooth® Smart Motor, premium All-Color design, and the same timed sonic vibrations as our original ADA-Accepted brush. quip's simple and sustainable brush also includes a premium handle you keep for life, a replaceable soft-bristle brush head (tongue scraper on back), a replaceable AAA battery, and a multi-use travel cover that doubles as a stand and mirror mount. Connect one or more Bluetooth® Smart Brushes to the quip app (iOS & Android), then automatically track your brushing routine offline: duration, coverage, strokes and intensity. To help improve your oral health habits, tap the app for tailored tips, coaching, and more. You can also earn rewards you'll love just for brushing two minutes, twice a day. Unlike some electric brushes that are big and bulky, quip is slim and lightweight with a long-lasting 3-month battery (no wires or bulky charger). Simply click the "q" button to power a gentle, effective clean with all the guiding features dentists recommend: sensitive sonic vibrations, 2-minute timer, 30 second pulses. The sleek, travel-ready design easily packs into any pocket, purse, or bag for on the go. Plus, it's water-resistant and shower-safe. Like most quip oral care products, the quip Smart Electric Toothbrush is American Dental Association-Accepted, and shown to help remove plaque, and help prevent and reduce gingivitis. On a refill plan, quip automatically delivers a fresh Brush Head Refill every 3 months for $5 with free shipping and a lifetime warranty. Subscribe to get your first refill free, and see why quip has over 20,000 5-star reviews. Better oral health, made simple, affordable, and enjoyable.
Customer Rating
3
Good concept but the app needs improvement…
on October 25, 2020
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
Other reviews have discussed the difference between this smaller and “gentler” toothbrush compared to the larger and more aggressive sonic models.
I found the Quip concept to be very interesting and see this as a good way to get the kids to brush on a regular basis as they can “check the app” to see how their brushing is coming along and get daily brushing reminders. That’s the modern world, I guess, where we can ask the kids to “check their app” and one less thing to have to remind them.
I guess there are two camps on the effectiveness of this design. There are those that have the classic sonic brushes who correctly say that the Quip is not as aggressive – and clearly this is so. Others that are using the classic standard move-it-with-your-hand toothbrush find the Quip to be light, easy to manage, or more user-friendly in many ways that the larger sonic brushes. No question that the Quip is superior to hand-brushing and I would consider it more of an “enhanced” hand-brushing as you are going to be moving it around in a more traditional way than with the larger sonic devices.
To me, this is a good size for younger folks, and is modern and personalized with the included app. If you are used to the heavier and more aggressive sonic brushes, you may not feel like the Quip is aggressive enough for you >> I can recall having to get used to the more aggressive sonic device over a period of several weeks.
The Quip is more convenient, and easier to handle and use, especially for younger folks. If it encourages more frequent and more thorough brushing, that is definitely a good reason to choose the Quip.
One of the best features of the Quip is the app, and I have mentioned that this is appealing to the young folks and may encourage better brushing habits. The app as it is today does not appear to be a “finished product” and most customer reviews on the GPlay site are problems with pairing and performance. This is a significant concern and hopefully will be resolved in the very near future! At this time I cannot "recommend this to a friend" due to the problems with the app - which is the main feature of the toothbrush (in my opinion).
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The A20 Wireless headset Gen 2 is designed to give you gaming audio freedom on several levels. Its 2.4 GHz signal provides an extended wireless range and with the flip-to-mute microphone you can easily choose if you want to be heard or not. Additionally, the headset’s long lasting comfort and battery life allow you to game through those marathon sessions.
Customer Rating
4
Durable with excellent battery life…
on October 25, 2020
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
Astro Gaming - A20 Wireless Stereo Gaming Headset Gen 2 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC and Mac - White/Blue
Durable with excellent battery life…
This headset is used only on a PC desktop and laptop connected with the USB transmitter.
I always like to talk about how comfortable a headset is, since sound quality and style and so forth are not so important if the headset doesn’t fit well or gets tiring after a few hours. In that respect, the Astro Gaming is very light on the head, and the ear cups are very soft with fabric covering. The ear cups stay comfortable and don’t get hot or sweaty when using the headset for hours at a time.
The adjustments for head side are done by sliding the ear cup arms up and down – which can be done independently for both left and right sides. The form fitting all along the headband is not quite even, at least for my head, and there was more pressure on top of my head at the top of the headband than I have felt from other headsets. This isn’t a deal breaker, but after having these on for several hours, I do start to notice the pressure on top of my head. I have tried several adjustments and this seems to be the way things are. The pressure is not uncomfortable, but is noticeable.
Microphone is OK – and has a long and flexible stem to bring the mic as close to your mouth as you want. You can put the mic all the way “up” and that will mute the mic if needed. Sound for me is a little on the low side – full volume is not “too much” and sometimes could use a little more volume. What I mean is that I can turn the headphones up “all the way” and my laptop up “all the way” and still wish I could get a little more volume. This may have more to do with my laptop than the headphones, as desktop volume is OK – but lower volume range is noticeable on my laptop compared to other headsets in the same price range. The volume control for sound and microphone use the same volume wheel - with a rocker to switch the control from earphone to microphone. This takes some getting used to, although some may prefer having less wheels to fiddle with. There are also a few should pre-sets that can be quickly changed if you don't want to use your computer sound controls to customize the levels.
Automatic cut-off is pretty quick – as long as you have some sound coming in you are OK, but if you have the headphones on, but are not actively listening, they will cut off after a few minutes. This is OK and certainly saves on battery discharge, the long run-time for each charge takes away much of the concern about running out of juice > and if there are situations where it is quiet for a while, but you need to be able to hear when sound resumes, it would be nice to be able to disable the “auto off” feature if desired to avoid having to hit the power button to re-start the headset. Not a deal breaker, just a suggestion.
Style of the headset is definitely a gaming appearance with the contrasting colors and streamlined appearance. Construction seems rugged, and I don’t see any weak spots where the ear cups connect to the headset that might crack or break. The connection system is more of a “rail” than a hinge or swivel, and that appears to be a solid system that can stand some stretching and twisting. I’m not concerned about and weak spots in the construction.
Battery life is exceptional – I can’t really say how long the battery will last on a charge, as I have used the headphones for “all day” connection to both desktop and laptop for gaming, and videos, and general “YouTubing” and have not had the battery run out yet. I use them all day, then charge overnight.
Overall a pretty good value for this price range. The sound is acceptable, microphone is clear and audible, comfortable for long periods of play, and the battery life is exceptional.
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Pressure cook, slow cook, sear, sauté, boil, simmer, and steam with the Crock-Pot Express Easy Release. The Easy Release Multi-Cooker lets you pressure cook foods up to 70% faster than a conventional oven but also lets you drop in your favorite ingredients for a delectable slow-cooked meal. It features 3 innovative functions that will take your cooking to the next level. Manual Pressure lets you customize recipes by setting any cook time plus high or low pressure. Simmer Function cooks gently and slowly and helps thicken sauces, and Boil allows you to create more one-pot dishes, such as pasta, poached eggs, and more. When used as a pressure cooker, it features a front steam release dial to keep your hand safe and away from the hot steam being released. The nonstick cooking pot removes for easy cleanup and 6-quart capacity can serve over 7 people, perfect for family meals or large gatherings. The Crock-Pot Express also includes a recipe book, steaming rack, and spoon.
Customer Rating
5
Familiar Crock Pot with easy Pressure Cooking!
on October 25, 2020
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
Crock-Pot Express 6-Quart Easy Release Multi-Cooker - Stainless Steel
Even though Crock Pots have been around and in popular use for a long time, it seems the “old fashioned” pressure cooker that mom used to use with the little dancing pressure release valve has kind of been forgotten. Pressure cooking has a lot of advantages, mostly less cooking time and more uniform “outside to inside” cooking (depending on the item).
This “combination” unit provides all the advantages of the slow cooking, simmering, and “keep warm” features of a Crock Pot with the benefits of safe and easy-to-monitor pressure cooking. All the issues associated with pressure cooking seem to have been addressed: you can keep an eye on the status of your pressurized system, and taking off the lid after pressure cooking is much safer and eliminates the “burst” of steam and hot lids.
The digital controls have plenty of the most commonly used pre-sets, and it one of the pre-sets is not to your liking you can quickly program your preferred temperatures and other settings for pressure cooking.
Size-wise the 6 quart has plenty of room for a 3 or 4 person family. We have enjoyed fast-baked potatoes (always have to try those first with a pressure cooker), stews, pot roast and vegetables, pasta, and homemade vegetable soup. All the things you would expect from a nice Crock Pot, with the added feature of pressure cooking to speed things up when needed, or use a “slow cook and simmer” >> it’s nice to have the choices combined into one Crock Pot.
After use, this Crock Pot is easy to clean and except for the base, can be popped in the dishwasher if you like. The non-stick makes it pretty quick to just rinse and wipe and put up.
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Refreshed and ready to take its rightful spot atop a new generation of consoles, the Turtle Beach® Stealth™ 600 Gen 2 is the successor to the best-selling wireless gaming headset for PS5™, PS4™ & PS4™ Pro. The Stealth™ 600 Gen 2 wireless gaming headset is enhanced with a host of upgrades, including a larger high-sensitivity flip-to-mute mic that delivers improved chat clarity and now seamlessly integrates into the headset when muted. The headband and hinge design have been reinforced for added long-term durability, and soft, glasses-friendly ear cushions provide plush comfort while refined 50mm speakers produce high-quality, immersive sound and are optimized to unleash the power of Sony 3D Audio on PS5™. A user-friendly audio preset button on the headset allows for easy access to customize audio, and gamers can still count on Turtle Beach’s Superhuman Hearing® for an audio advantage on the battlefield. Finally, connectivity is made easy with the included, mini-USB Transmitter that wirelessly connects from your PlayStation® console to headset.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding value COMFORTABLE & DURABLE...
on September 16, 2020
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
This is a review for the PS5/PC version of the 600 Gen2 Headset used exclusively on several different desktops and laptop PCs.
OK first please consider the price point of this headset. There are so many gaming headsets on the market, there will always be some that “have less” and some the “have more”… With that in mind, the 600 Gen2 seems priced right for the features and performance it offers, with the exception that this headset is SUPER DURABLE compared to any other headset I have used.
EAR-CUPS – these are very nice for me, as I use this both for gaming and also serving double-duty as a “meeting headset” for online Team and Zoom meetings. Either way, I can wear these comfortably ALL DAY with an occasional pause to stretch without any discomfort. i have other headsets with thicker or softer padding, but I can honestly say that the light weight of the 600 Gen2 headset, along with what to me is “just enough” padding with a cloth cover (instead of leatherette or other soft plastic) stays cool and comfortable. Other headsets might be a little more “cushy” and pliable, but for me they build up heat and I start sweating around the ear after a few hours of use.
SOUND QUALITY – no complaints, and there is a quick-change button that goes from custom, to bass boost, bass and treble boost, and voice enhancement settings. These are very quick and easy to change with a quick button push, and allow me to adjust the sound settings depending on what is going on at the moment. There is also an interesting “Superhuman Hearing” setting by hitting the power button once very quickly, and this is supposed to allow you to hear very quiet audio – like weapons loading or footsteps… it seems to work OK but your use would depend on what games you play. This setting would not be for “all day” use, but for specific gaming situations where the quality of the sound is not as important as hearing every little itty bitty sound around you. For music and other non-gaming applications, this headset has good quality audio and although there is no “surround sound” feature, I haven’t really found much that is lost (again, consider the price point).
MICROPHONE – the sound of the microphone is OK. Not the best, but definitely OK and no problems being heard in games or meetings. I personally like the “flip up” function as the mic tucks into the side of the ear-cup out-of-the-way and not something that I worry about snapping off when I am tossing it around. The mic seems a little far from the mouth, but it has several positions that can be set “in” and “out” and “up some” and “down all the way” so other than wondering if it is close enough to my mouth, no one has complained and it is VERY quick to use the wheel control on the ear-cup to turn up the mic very quickly, or turn it down with out having to shut it off completely.
BATTERY – gee whiz the battery on these seems to last forever. I am in the habit of charging up earbuds and headphones soon as I get done so they will be ready for the next time – but honestly the battery on these goes all day long with no problems. I mean a long time. One of these days I may see just how many days I can go without having to recharge, but all-day use has not been a problem so far.
CONSTRUCTION – don’t be put off by the “all plastic” appearance of the headset. I personally like the construction as it is very LIGHT for long use, and doggone you can practically twist these into a knot without damage. I have been let down before by higher-priced headphones that had some “weak spots” like a hinge or swivel that broke and ruined the whole headset – nothing ticks me off more than a $5 plastic piece breaking and having to trash an expensive set of headphones. The 600 Gen2 headset does not have any weak spots that I can tell so far, and I don’t worry about being soooooo very careful when I put them on or take them off. I have used this over the top of a Rift S headset, and NO PROBLEMS with stretching the headphones out to fit over the Rift and NO WORRIES about breaking something. For no other reason than the durability, I would recommend this headset as one that will be around for a long time.
CONNECTIVITY – keep in mind the headset uses a USB dongle for wireless connection. The transmitter and earphones are already in sync, so as soon as you plug in the dongle or turn on the headphones they connect. I actually like this compared to Bluetooth, as my Bluetooth headsets and earbuds tend to connect to several devices at once, or to the wrong device, or sometimes a little bit of both. The USB dongle connection is one more thing to deal with, but it actually is nice to know that my headset is going to connect to whichever computer I have the dongle plugged in to – every time. You will need to have the USB port available for the dongle, but I have used a really cheapo USB hub to make a port available, and have had no problems with connectivity or sound quality.
APPEARANCE - I very much favor function over form, but let me add that this headset looks nice - very smooth lines and modern appearance. Older folks might not care too much about how it looks, but there is a definite stylish appearance for those that are looking for "looks" along with performance.
EAR-CUPS – these are very nice for me, as I use this both for gaming and also serving double-duty as a “meeting headset” for online Team and Zoom meetings. Either way, I can wear these comfortably ALL DAY with an occasional pause to stretch without any discomfort. i have other headsets with thicker or softer padding, but I can honestly say that the light weight of the 600 Gen2 headset, along with what to me is “just enough” padding with a cloth cover (instead of leatherette or other soft plastic) stays cool and comfortable. Other headsets might be a little more “cushy” and pliable, but for me they build up heat and I start sweating around the ear after a few hours of use.
SOUND QUALITY – no complaints, and there is a quick-change button that goes from custom, to bass boost, bass and treble boost, and voice enhancement settings. These are very quick and easy to change with a quick button push, and allow me to adjust the sound settings depending on what is going on at the moment. There is also an interesting “Superhuman Hearing” setting by hitting the power button once very quickly, and this is supposed to allow you to hear very quiet audio – like weapons loading or footsteps… it seems to work OK but your use would depend on what games you play. This setting would not be for “all day” use, but for specific gaming situations where the quality of the sound is not as important as hearing every little itty bitty sound around you. For music and other non-gaming applications, this headset has good quality audio and although there is no “surround sound” feature, I haven’t really found much that is lost (again, consider the price point).
MICROPHONE – the sound of the microphone is OK. Not the best, but definitely OK and no problems being heard in games or meetings. I personally like the “flip up” function as the mic tucks into the side of the ear-cup out-of-the-way and not something that I worry about snapping off when I am tossing it around. The mic seems a little far from the mouth, but it has several positions that can be set “in” and “out” and “up some” and “down all the way” so other than wondering if it is close enough to my mouth, no one has complained and it is VERY quick to use the wheel control on the ear-cup to turn up the mic very quickly, or turn it down with out having to shut it off completely.
BATTERY – gee whiz the battery on these seems to last forever. I am in the habit of charging up earbuds and headphones soon as I get done so they will be ready for the next time – but honestly the battery on these goes all day long with no problems. I mean a long time. One of these days I may see just how many days I can go without having to recharge, but all-day use has not been a problem so far.
CONSTRUCTION – don’t be put off by the “all plastic” appearance of the headset. I personally like the construction as it is very LIGHT for long use, and doggone you can practically twist these into a knot without damage. I have been let down before by higher-priced headphones that had some “weak spots” like a hinge or swivel that broke and ruined the whole headset – nothing ticks me off more than a $5 plastic piece breaking and having to trash an expensive set of headphones. The 600 Gen2 headset does not have any weak spots that I can tell so far, and I don’t worry about being soooooo very careful when I put them on or take them off. I have used this over the top of a Rift S headset, and NO PROBLEMS with stretching the headphones out to fit over the Rift and NO WORRIES about breaking something. For no other reason than the durability, I would recommend this headset as one that will be around for a long time.
CONNECTIVITY – keep in mind the headset uses a USB dongle for wireless connection. The transmitter and earphones are already in sync, so as soon as you plug in the dongle or turn on the headphones they connect. I actually like this compared to Bluetooth, as my Bluetooth headsets and earbuds tend to connect to several devices at once, or to the wrong device, or sometimes a little bit of both. The USB dongle connection is one more thing to deal with, but it actually is nice to know that my headset is going to connect to whichever computer I have the dongle plugged in to – every time. You will need to have the USB port available for the dongle, but I have used a really cheapo USB hub to make a port available, and have had no problems with connectivity or sound quality.
APPEARANCE - I very much favor function over form, but let me add that this headset looks nice - very smooth lines and modern appearance. Older folks might not care too much about how it looks, but there is a definite stylish appearance for those that are looking for "looks" along with performance.
OVERALL – for the price, these are a good deal. There is really nothing missing to allow you to play and meet with good sound and microphone quality. Comfort for all-day use is superior, and the battery life supports it. Light on the head and VERY DURABLE. All these together make this a good investment that you will be using for a long time.
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Elevate your everyday coffee experience to delicious new heights with the Keurig® K-Supreme Plus™ Single Serve coffee maker. The K-Supreme Plus™ coffee maker is the first series of Keurig® brewer to feature MultiStream Technology™, an innovative new way to more evenly saturate the coffee grounds* in every K-Cup® pod. This technique extracts full flavor and aroma, so you can enjoy an exceptionally flavorful experience every time you brew. The K-Supreme Plus™ brewer brings customization to a whole new level, making it easier than ever to enjoy your perfect cup every time. Choose from 3 strength and 3 temperature settings, so you can have a stronger, hotter cup, or brew hot over ice for a refreshing iced coffee. This coffee maker also features programmable favorites, so up to 3 users can save their own individual brewing preferences. No matter how you brew, you can always enjoy 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 oz. cups of your favorite coffee, tea, cocoa, and more – all freshly brewed in minutes. Choose from hundreds of delicious varieties of K-Cup® pods or brew your own ground coffee with the My K-Cup® Universal Reusable Coffee Filter (sold separately). The K-Supreme Plus™ coffee maker is travel mug friendly, and the large 78 oz. removable reservoir makes refilling a snap. And with a modern digital display screen and a sleek stainless-steel metal wrap, it’s a striking standout in any kitchen. *vs. Keurig® leading K-Classic® brewer
Customer Rating
5
More choices and memory for multiple users...
on September 16, 2020
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
The K Supreme Plus is an addition to a K-Classic which has been in happy use for over a year. The “Plus” model offers some nice improvements. Keurig has introduced the “MultiStream” which is 5 water pins compared to 1 pin on the Classic model. This seems to provide a better flavor since the coffee grounds are more fully and evenly saturated. My use is primarily for hot tea, and there is a definite improvement here for tea brewing, and I have found that the tea pods can be used a couple of times (second cup is smaller) and the tea comes out very nicely the second cup. The Plus also has more selections for brewing “cup size” and separate buttons to choose strength and temperature of the brew. I find the Plus much easier to use because of these choices, and this also allows much more customization of brewing, with easy changes from brew to brew. The Plus also has 3 memory settings, which are very handy if you switch from coffee to tea frequently, or particularly when there is more than one person using the brewer – as each person can set the Keurig to brew with their preferences just by setting the memory button and then choosing their “number” when it’s their turn to brew.
A couple of additional improvements are the water canister, which has a handle making it easier to hold for filling, and a little easier to put back in place on the brewer, and the brewer turns off automatically after 5 minutes. Some may think this will cause the next cup to take longer if the brewer is “off” when they start, but I have not noticed any significant difference in brewing time between the Classic (turned on) and the Plus (turned off).
Overall, in terms of appearance I personally prefer the appearance of the Plus vs. the Classic, but that would be a matter of personal taste. If you already have a Classic, the Plus may not be a “must have” at the moment – but if you are looking for a second machine or buying your first Keurig single-cup brewer, I would recommend the Plus over the Classic as it is easier to use, has more customization, and the controls are clearly and brightly lit, and to me much more user-friendly.
I would add that I got the refillable cup to use, and it brews both coffee and tea very nicely. Please note that you will need to get the 5-hole reusable cup, as the previous model 1-hole cups will not work.
A couple of additional improvements are the water canister, which has a handle making it easier to hold for filling, and a little easier to put back in place on the brewer, and the brewer turns off automatically after 5 minutes. Some may think this will cause the next cup to take longer if the brewer is “off” when they start, but I have not noticed any significant difference in brewing time between the Classic (turned on) and the Plus (turned off).
Overall, in terms of appearance I personally prefer the appearance of the Plus vs. the Classic, but that would be a matter of personal taste. If you already have a Classic, the Plus may not be a “must have” at the moment – but if you are looking for a second machine or buying your first Keurig single-cup brewer, I would recommend the Plus over the Classic as it is easier to use, has more customization, and the controls are clearly and brightly lit, and to me much more user-friendly.
I would add that I got the refillable cup to use, and it brews both coffee and tea very nicely. Please note that you will need to get the 5-hole reusable cup, as the previous model 1-hole cups will not work.
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Quickly charge two devices at once with our Belkin 24W Dual Port USB Wall Charger, with included USB-C cable. At home or on the go, keep all your devices charged with the Belkin 24W Charging Station. With dual ports this wall charger provides a quick and convenient charge for two devices at once. The Belkin dual USB wall charger has a 2.4 amp output for fast charging of your smartphone or tablet, while built-in safeguards protect against overcharging and overheating. When paired with lightning cables, or USB-C cables, the charging block becomes the ideal iPhone charger and Android charger. Compatible with all devices supporting USB-A charging, including Apple iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, Google Pixel line, and many more. The Belkin 24W Dual Port USB wall charger is built to last, comes with a 2 year warranty, and a Connected Equipment Warranty (CEW) protecting your iPhone, iPad, Power Bank, Apple Watch, etc up to $2,500. Belkin is a pioneer in technology and innovation, trusted for over 35 years, so when you buy Belkin you can rest assured that your devices are safe and protected.
Customer Rating
5
Very handy and a reliable brand...
on September 7, 2020
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
First off these folks have very kindly provided a USB A-to-C cable to make this a nice package for adding another location for charging phones and tablets. Nice touch and much appreciated! Anyway, this is very handy to have for a "second spot" to charge phones and tablets. The 12W per plug is enough to get a rapid charge on phones, a good charge on tablets, and will "make do" to keep a small laptop going if the battery is running low. Since it is only 12W per plug, laptops may be needing a little more juice, but mine will accept the connection and the input can keep up with the output and adds some more to put a "light charge" on the laptop. Yyour mileage may vary with the larger devices for completing a full charge, but you can certainly count on this device to keep you going if your battery is starting to run low..
Belkin is one of several reputable companies that make "secondary market" chargers such as this one, and please do yourself a favor and don't buy the "cheapo" knockoffs but stick with a good device at a fair price. It's a good deal to have a universal charger like this one of good quality that can be SAFELY used on just about any small electronic device.
I have several portable charging plugs from several reputable manufacturers, and this one is one of the better devices. Belkin is a reliable company, and the quality of their products remains high.
Belkin is one of several reputable companies that make "secondary market" chargers such as this one, and please do yourself a favor and don't buy the "cheapo" knockoffs but stick with a good device at a fair price. It's a good deal to have a universal charger like this one of good quality that can be SAFELY used on just about any small electronic device.
I have several portable charging plugs from several reputable manufacturers, and this one is one of the better devices. Belkin is a reliable company, and the quality of their products remains high.
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Get a new take on security, with the latest indoor 1080p FHD Wi-Fi security camera. Small and lightweight in design, this camera gives users the flexibility of multiple placement options along with a simple set-up and installation process. See more and know more with an ultra-wide 135° diagonal field of view and night vision capabilities. Pan and tilt to cover larger areas so you don’t miss out on the most important details. Be aware when you’re not there with person detection technology, which will notify you when a person is detected.
Customer Rating
4
Lots of features and good night vision… but….
on August 12, 2020
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
Lots of features and good night vision… but….
First I always look at the price point and consider that when reviewing something. With that in mind, for the price, you get a lot of nice features and good night vision with this camera.
Best things about it are:
Tracking – the camera can be set to “follow” a moving object in its field of view. This could be person, dog, cat (sometimes)…. and actually kind of creepy when the camera moves on its own as the dog walks across the room.
Field of View – mounted in the corner of a room, there is nothing hidden from the camera as it can go wall to wall and pretty much floor to ceiling.
Night Vision – I was really surprised at how good an image was presented with little to no lights in the room. No question you could identify the face of someone walking through a dark room with this camera. No settings to mess with, when it gets dark the camera shows a greyscale image, when more light is available you get color.
Storage – SD card comes with the camera and if you need a larger card, easy to swap out, or buy a bundle of cards if you want to keep a record of activity. You will want to catch the card before it fills up and overwrites the oldest image or video files, but that’s pretty easy to tell from the app.
Mounting – a little quick-mount bracket comes if you want to mount on the wall or ceiling. The camera is surprisingly light, so it won’t require mounting it over a wall stud – as long as your drywall is pretty sturdy it should mount without having to hit a 2x4.
Wireless – this device connected with my wireless network in seconds. One of the easiest devices to get going I have had in a while. Needs to connect with the app on your phone to complete the process, so have your phone or tablet handy for setup.
Notifications on Motion or Sound – this one caught me off guard, as I set it up for “notifications” and really wasn’t expecting what happened next… was trying out the camera just setting on my office desk, and every time someone walked in or out of the room, and every time the dog (small chiweenie) walked in or out of the room, I would get a notification on my phone. Don’t get me started on the dog barking because if she cleared her throat too loudly, I would get a notification of “sound in the area.” That’s a nice feature but you probably don’t want to enable “notifications” until you are fixing to leave the house and if you have a dog or large cat that moves around a lot, or barks whenever a car goes by, maybe just don’t use that feature. I’m just sayin…
Kind of not OK, but maybe I’m being picky?
Well the fact that this camera will ONLY work on a phone app and cannot feed to a desktop/laptop app is kind of a problem with me. Personally, I would prefer to have camera access available on my desktop or laptop while away from the house at work to keep it in front of me if needed. Having to pull my phone out and check the app to see who set off the motion (or sound) detection trigger is a bit of a hassle for me. Other folks may thing this is the best feature of all – just be aware of it and if that’s OK with you, no problems. The camera WILL feed to some Google devices with small screens or large screen TV size if you have it, but I don’t have that so please catch some other reviews for using this with a smart home display or TV panel. It works from what I have read, so if you have one of those thingies by your bed and tell Google to show you a view of your carport when you hear something in the middle of the night, it should work just fine. Me, I would just let the pet cougar loose and tell it to “sic ‘em” and listen for the screams. If you don’t have a pet cougar, maybe this camera would be a good thing to have hooked up to your Google Home Thing Screen.
Kind of laggy on the response time – I’m really amazed at how fast a signal can go from my phone to a tower to a satellite and back to a tower and then to your phone – WOW it’s really really amazingly fast! With this camera, it seems to have a built-in lag of about 2 or 3 seconds no matter what. Because of the lag, I have the tendency to “oversteer” and don’t stop hitting the “move it” arrow in time to stop the camera where I want it to stop. It’s one of those “little bit – stop” “little bit – stop” until I get the camera where I want it. Not so smooth and again, for the price I almost feel like I’m being picky – but there you are.
OK there is no way around it – you will need to run a thin power cable to this camera. You can pull power from USB off a nearby TV (maybe) or use the power block to pull power off an outlet. Hotwiring into the house if out of my field, if you can do it, or want to have someone come in to do it – there’s your answer. I’m not so sure about getting a 30-foot-long micro-usb cable to run into the wall and pop out near an outlet and that’s just a total hassle to me. If you got it, good for you. For me, not so convenient.
Fish-eye lens – I’m used to cameras that give a non-distorted picture. Blame it on all the TEAMs and ZOOM meetings I’ve been having the past few months. Anyway, the fish-eye does give the extra field of view, and anything towards the center is pretty much clear appearance, but it kind of bugs me to have a curved image, especially when it is on a small phone screen. Be advised.
Indoor only – not a criticism as you can’t get waterproof and raccoon proof and all that in this price range, but please be sure you understand this is not going to work out if you put it out in the rain or where it can get condensation or frost in it. Be advised. Maybe under the eave of a house or porch “ceiling” – but still I would think if it got wet you would be looking at a black video feed more often than not.
Well there you have it – I have to say this camera was much more than I was expecting for the price, and really does some pretty neat things with good quality and really clear night-vision. It checks a lot of boxes, but I really have to say I would not be using this as my only “security system” device. It has a lot of clever and helpful uses, but protecting my house from a break-in would need a little more than a ceiling mounted spy camera.
Hope this helps and stay safe!
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Enjoy crisp, powerful sound while gaming with these JLab Play wireless earbuds. The rechargeable lithium-polymer battery delivers more than 11 hours of use on a single charge, and an in-line gaming microphone captures your voice clearly for smooth communication with teammates. These JLab Play wireless earbuds have a magnetic design to prevent falling off your neck while not in use.
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Good sound and battery life….microphone meh
on August 12, 2020
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
Good sound and battery life….microphone could use some help
OK these are definitely not up to over-the-ear sound quality, so adjust your expectations for the price point and if you fiddle with the sound settings on the app you can find a pre-set that works best for the particular game you are playing. Once you get a good fit (plenty of tips to choose from) and set the equalizer to your liking, it’s actually pretty nice not to have the weight of cans on your head. These work out nicely to provide improved sound on an Oculus Rift S bluetooth pairing with the computer and no lag at all.
Bluetooth paired no problems with desktop, phone, laptop, tablet >> no problem going from one device to the other.
As mentioned, a good selection of ear tips for your best fit, and nice to have a little traveling case/bag to keep everything together so you don’t have to hang on to the box to keep everything sorted out.
Battery life is probably the best thing about these earbuds, as easy to get 10 hours + on a chat console or in multi-player. Re-charging is about the same as everyone else, I usually charge them back up overnight so can’t really say if it is
Sadly, the microphone is very much a step down from a stem mic on a headset, as other “regular” players picked up on the difference and described the microphone sound as “like talking to you on a phone” instead of a good microphone. Also needed to hold the microphone up close to the mouth in some games to be heard, and still not the sound quality you might be used to with a stem mic.
So, for the price, these work well for sound purposes and are light, good bluetooth connection without any lag, long long battery life. For multi-player games where good microphone quality is essential to the game, you might want to move up to a higher price point and check the reviews.
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Connect an extra display to your workstation with this black Belkin USB-C to VGA charge adapter. The plug-and-play design offers fast connection of devices, while the pass-through USB-C power delivery allows convenient charging. This 60W Belkin USB-C to VGA charge adapter supports Full HD resolution for quality videos and pictures.
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Nice for older external monitor - have one?
on July 10, 2020
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
Look closely - this has the older style VGA connector so be sure you are getting the right one for your needs. With that said, many of us have that "old" monitor sitting around looking for something to do. If you have recently gotten a new-style 2-in-1, convertible, or a Surface Go or Go 2, this is nice to have to hook up the larger display for all-day use - a little easier on the eyes. Don't overlook the "pass through" power channel, as you can charge your device at the same time you have the monitor connected. For this to work, your device must have USB3 video signal coming out of the device. There is no video card built in to the adapter. That's a lot of words for something that is VERY simple to use - just plug it in and activate the secondary screen on your device, and you are good to go!
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Pair Surface Go Type Cover with Surface Go* for a full keyboard experience anywhere. Ultra-compact, yet it includes a complete mechanical keyset, backlit keys, and extra-large trackpad. Plus, three colors are covered in rich Alcantara material¹ for an added touch of luxury and comfort.
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5
Helps Go2 function as intended - get a package!
on July 10, 2020
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
DISCLOSURE: “Reviewers in this invitation-only program are provided products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased reviews.”
All the reviews I have seen sing the praises of both the design and function of the keyboard, and it does indeed have unsurpassed design with good tactile keypress and BACKLIGHTING! The Go2 is not intended to be a tablet at all times for all purposes. It is a Windows 10 machine and for that you will want to have the option of using a keyboard with a (very nice) built-in trackpad.
The Go2 is a Windows computer, and the keyboard completes the package and allows you the use of a fully functional machine when you need it. I am still amazed at how easy it is to pop to keyboard on and off. I don't mean "it comes off easily" like it doesn't stay on securely because when it is on, it is ON and isn't going to pop off when you pick it up or put it down - what I mean is that you can hold the keyboard and quickly pull it off, and then the darn thing seems like it knows what to do when you put it back on - it pops (securely) right into place without a bunch of fiddling around. Very nice!
One of the very nice things about the Go2 line is the very professional appearance you can get from the color-matched accessories. There is nothing like having a Go2 with keyboard, mouse, and pen all coordinated. Around the house, maybe not so much a big deal, but out in the business or educational world, it really does stand out and looks very professional. It also feels pretty nice to have “the look” with your technology. People DO notice.
Get the keyboard. There are some nice package deals that include a keyboard, and I can almost guarantee that sooner or later you will get a keyboard for your Go2. Better sooner than later, so you can really enjoy this neat little machine from day one!
Go fancy with the nice Alcantara Signature cover – you deserve it and for a few bucks more it really looks nice and complements the appearance of the Go2. Save a few bucks and get the black plastic cover if you like, but really the Alcantara is a nice touch, looks great, and for as long as you are going to be using your Go2, you will be glad you got the Signature cover upgrade every time you use it.
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Logitech Orion Spectrum RGB Keyboard: This keyboard's Romer-G mechanical switches respond quickly to your keystrokes to minimize lag time during fast-action game sequences. Plus, you can create a custom look with programmable intelligent RGB illumination.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great for older geeks who don't need the "sizzle"
By banjo
from macon, ga
Actually the "top of the line" G910 gaming keyboard was marked down to a lower price when I got this, but too much "gamer" stuff on the G910 and not for an 'older professional' who wants to appear more mature than his 13-year-old gaming son. IMO the G910 wasn't selling as well as hoped, and the G810 is (to me) the superior model in design, appearance, and performance.
This G810 looks professional on the desk, has OUTSTANDING color display (note that the 'special' keys on the number keys are also illuminated -- missing on many of the other illuminated keyboards - aren't these ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) the ones you can never remember when typing in the dark?), no "bottom of the keys" light spillover that takes away from the illumination focus, superior engineering on the Romer-G switches (Check out the tour of the Romer-G factory in Japan on YouTube), and feels like a BRICK in the hand (a GOOD BRICK) with heavy-duty construction. The 3-way adjustable tilt and huge rubber feet on the bottom will keep this from sliding around on any desk, including glass-tops. The only thing that makes this look like a "gamer rig" is the FABULOUS and CRISP color displays... which are easy to see even with the lights on in the room > fully adjustable to get it just the way you want at home or at work. I may be an old-timer, but I don't mind showing off a little bit and this keyboard is an EYE-CATCHER when the lights start doing the 'wave' across the keyboard!
I read all the reviews and fiddled with the keyboards on display and there seem to be "Logitech Nay-Sayers" who can't bear the idea of using anything other than the older design "cherry" keys. I have gone from manual touch-typing > to I B M Selectric > to I B M 'clicky' keyboard (still one of my favorites) > to membranes > to whatever-cheapo-keyboard Dell includes in their educational computers > to a Saitek PK17U Cyborg > to this keyboard. This one is the best by FAR! Re: keys... you get a little 'click' so the sound and some tactile/touch reinforcement for keyboarding (typing) is there, but not too loud and for me just enough to let me know I hit the key. Yes it feels different from the cheapo Dell keyboard i just unplugged and replaced, but every keyboard is different and this one feels like driving a luxury car!
Speaking of my son, he is now looking over at my new keyboard and looking at his illuminated keyboard and I think I know what he will be asking for come Christmas. Fortunately, the box still had the promotion of free download and activation code for "The Division" so the kid has something to keep him busy until Santa Claus comes.
If you are an old crab like me, but like a little 'sizzle' when using your computer and want to treat yourself to a smooth-as-silk keyboard... this is the one I would recommend. Leave the "whoopee" keyboards to the kids.
PS - you can hit a quick button on the keyboard and turn off the light display if you want to turn off the light show for a while.
This G810 looks professional on the desk, has OUTSTANDING color display (note that the 'special' keys on the number keys are also illuminated -- missing on many of the other illuminated keyboards - aren't these ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) the ones you can never remember when typing in the dark?), no "bottom of the keys" light spillover that takes away from the illumination focus, superior engineering on the Romer-G switches (Check out the tour of the Romer-G factory in Japan on YouTube), and feels like a BRICK in the hand (a GOOD BRICK) with heavy-duty construction. The 3-way adjustable tilt and huge rubber feet on the bottom will keep this from sliding around on any desk, including glass-tops. The only thing that makes this look like a "gamer rig" is the FABULOUS and CRISP color displays... which are easy to see even with the lights on in the room > fully adjustable to get it just the way you want at home or at work. I may be an old-timer, but I don't mind showing off a little bit and this keyboard is an EYE-CATCHER when the lights start doing the 'wave' across the keyboard!
I read all the reviews and fiddled with the keyboards on display and there seem to be "Logitech Nay-Sayers" who can't bear the idea of using anything other than the older design "cherry" keys. I have gone from manual touch-typing > to I B M Selectric > to I B M 'clicky' keyboard (still one of my favorites) > to membranes > to whatever-cheapo-keyboard Dell includes in their educational computers > to a Saitek PK17U Cyborg > to this keyboard. This one is the best by FAR! Re: keys... you get a little 'click' so the sound and some tactile/touch reinforcement for keyboarding (typing) is there, but not too loud and for me just enough to let me know I hit the key. Yes it feels different from the cheapo Dell keyboard i just unplugged and replaced, but every keyboard is different and this one feels like driving a luxury car!
Speaking of my son, he is now looking over at my new keyboard and looking at his illuminated keyboard and I think I know what he will be asking for come Christmas. Fortunately, the box still had the promotion of free download and activation code for "The Division" so the kid has something to keep him busy until Santa Claus comes.
If you are an old crab like me, but like a little 'sizzle' when using your computer and want to treat yourself to a smooth-as-silk keyboard... this is the one I would recommend. Leave the "whoopee" keyboards to the kids.
PS - you can hit a quick button on the keyboard and turn off the light display if you want to turn off the light show for a while.
banjo
macon, ga
Update @ Christmas 2016
December 21, 2016
Mentioned that my son was keeping an eye on my G810 from the get-go... first time I let him 'test drive' my G810 he says "ooooh, that feels nice" and decided he wanted to go to mechanical keyboard. He has a 'gamer' RBD keyboard (non-mechanical) with extra bells and whistles he has been using for a year or two, but instantly fell in love with the mechanical feel. Just gave him a "Week before Christmas" present of his own G810. He had his pick of the models available, and after tapping some keys and looking at the different models chose to get the G810. Just goes to show the "fancy schmancy" keyboards might look more-cooler-better but the proof is in the feel of the keys. It's a keyboard, after all.
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Enjoy Full HD viewing with this 25-inch HP micro-edge display. It has one VGA and two HDMI inputs for versatile, high-definition connectivity, and its edge-to-edge panel lets you opt for a clean-looking multi-monitor setup. Play video games smoothly thanks to the AMD FreeSync technology of this thin HP micro-edge display.
There was no vga cable in the box. Should I go to best buy or hp?
Any 15-pin VGA cable will do. Find your best deal and have at it.
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Enjoy Full HD viewing with this 25-inch HP micro-edge display. It has one VGA and two HDMI inputs for versatile, high-definition connectivity, and its edge-to-edge panel lets you opt for a clean-looking multi-monitor setup. Play video games smoothly thanks to the AMD FreeSync technology of this thin HP micro-edge display.
What vesa mount adapter do I need to mount this display?
Acer 15 Chromebook: Enjoy up to 12 hours of battery life with this 15.6-inch Acer Chromebook. Its Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM load webpages quickly and provide lag-free streaming, and the 16GB of internal storage holds documents and photos. This Acer Chromebook has an HDMI port for connecting to a larger display.
Does this device allow you to create file folders that I can be accessed while on a website? I need to transfer pics from my notepad and then upload them by accessing the folder from my companies website.
Set it up with a Google Drive for cloud storage and sharing of files.
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Acer 15 Chromebook: Enjoy up to 12 hours of battery life with this 15.6-inch Acer Chromebook. Its Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM load webpages quickly and provide lag-free streaming, and the 16GB of internal storage holds documents and photos. This Acer Chromebook has an HDMI port for connecting to a larger display.
My screen is upside down, how do I fix?
Oh my goodness! You must have been shipped the Australian model that is used south of the equator! LOL but seriously folks simply hit ctrl+shift+refresh. The refresh key is the one with the spinning arrow. It'll rotate the screen 90 degrees. Do that again since 90+90=180 degrees which is half-way round the circle. Peace out...
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Logitech Orion Spectrum RGB Keyboard: This keyboard's Romer-G mechanical switches respond quickly to your keystrokes to minimize lag time during fast-action game sequences. Plus, you can create a custom look with programmable intelligent RGB illumination.
Does this game as of 7/15/16 still come w/ a free The Division key?
I just picked one up 8/21/16 and it had the "Offer" logo on the box and a cupon inside.... should be good to go as long as your box has the "Offer" logo on it....
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With a Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen and built-in Wi-Fi, this Samsung Galaxy S III I747 BLUE cell phone makes it easy to navigate Web content while you're on the go. The 8.0MP camera lets you snap photos to share with friends and relatives.This device is not warrantied through the manufacturer. This device has a limited 1 year warranty provided by CCR Warranty. To obtain technical or warranty assistance, please contact CCR Warranty at 866-579-8436.
s dis fon new or refurbished n does it take simple mobile Sim card
mine arrived late June and it looked brand new in original packaging with "bumper strips" on the case. i would say "brand new" for the one i got.
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