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- First reviewFebruary 8, 2015
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Capture your biggest adventures with this AirSelfie2 portable drone with leather carrying case. This drone records 1080p Full HD and features a 12MP still camera for high-quality results, and the compact size makes it easy to take this drone with you when traveling. Featuring a vibration-absorber system and multiple sensors, this AirSelfie2 portable drone records clear, blur-free images.Fly Responsibly:Before takeoff, update all software and firmware, and read the instructions thoroughly.See the FAA website for registration requirements and information about flying a drone safely: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/. Additional state or local requirements may apply. Check your local jurisdiction. The following websites may help you make informed decisions about flying your drone: www.knowbeforeyoufly.org and www.modelaircraft.org.
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5
What will they think of next…
on December 3, 2018
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
The BEST thing about this little device is that the propellers are protected within the frame. For me, this took the stress out of learning to fly and control the drone without worrying about hitting the walls and ceiling while avoiding smacking someone in the face. We have a couple of videos from the “learning curve” that just might make it to the America’s Funniest Home Video show. With that out of the way, this is a real “attention getter” and “party starter” in so many places. Shopping at the mall, getting the attention of a room full of students, motivating the bleacher creatures to stand up and cheer at the basketball game, impressing your favorite techno-geek friends (not many people have seen or heard of this selfie-cam yet), or otherwise getting the conversation started with just about any group of people.
ONCE YOU GET THE HANG OF IT this is really a nifty little attention-getter. Practice, practice, practice and you will soon be buzzing your buddies and posting some fun stuff to your social media pages.
FIRST > be sure to get a full charge and install the app on your phone or tablet.
Build Quality > nice fit and finish – seems like something that will last for a good long time. Looks nice when showing it off to friends.
Controls > takes some practice but once you play around with it in a BIG ROOM so you don’t have to worry about crashing into the walls it becomes pretty easy – like using a video game controller.
Pictures and Videos > good quality – not as good as the best phones but better than mine. Pictures are pretty sharp and videos are remarkably smooth and stable. I have seen some comments on loss of quality in low light situations, but personally haven’t seen that issue around the house, school, and shopping mall.
Battery Life > oops, always nice to have a longer flight time, but count on about 5 minutes. This means you really want to practice practice practice before using the drone for really important shots – you don’t want to miss those opportunities from having to fiddle around to get the drone to cooperate. On the plus side – recharge is quick and you can take a break and get back to the next set of pictures or a nice video shot. LED lights let you know that condition of the battery when using and re-charging so no guesswork.
Indoor/Outdoor > this is not a super-drone – the recommendation is to keep it indoors or use when there is NO WIND outside. This drone is so small and light it will quickly get away from you if you are outdoors and a little breeze kicks up.
Portability > fits in the shirt pocket or beside the phone in a holster case. No problem carrying in a purse I guess, but don’t own one so can’t say I have gone that way. Leather pouch is a little tight but take it easy and the snug fit is good to have.
Cool Factor > OK so this thing is cool, if you like neat little technology gadgets and enjoy showing them off to your buds. I’m a more mature consumer, but this thing got the “oohs” and “ahhs” when I whipped it out at today’s faculty meeting and took it for a selfie spin around the room. What was discussed at the meeting – who knows? But everyone will go home and talk about the flying selfie drone at the dinner table tonight and look for the video on the school FB page.
Price > well, could be less but what’s a few bucks here and there to have something new to show off?
Controls > takes some practice but once you play around with it in a BIG ROOM so you don’t have to worry about crashing into the walls it becomes pretty easy – like using a video game controller.
Pictures and Videos > good quality – not as good as the best phones but better than mine. Pictures are pretty sharp and videos are remarkably smooth and stable. I have seen some comments on loss of quality in low light situations, but personally haven’t seen that issue around the house, school, and shopping mall.
Battery Life > oops, always nice to have a longer flight time, but count on about 5 minutes. This means you really want to practice practice practice before using the drone for really important shots – you don’t want to miss those opportunities from having to fiddle around to get the drone to cooperate. On the plus side – recharge is quick and you can take a break and get back to the next set of pictures or a nice video shot. LED lights let you know that condition of the battery when using and re-charging so no guesswork.
Indoor/Outdoor > this is not a super-drone – the recommendation is to keep it indoors or use when there is NO WIND outside. This drone is so small and light it will quickly get away from you if you are outdoors and a little breeze kicks up.
Portability > fits in the shirt pocket or beside the phone in a holster case. No problem carrying in a purse I guess, but don’t own one so can’t say I have gone that way. Leather pouch is a little tight but take it easy and the snug fit is good to have.
Cool Factor > OK so this thing is cool, if you like neat little technology gadgets and enjoy showing them off to your buds. I’m a more mature consumer, but this thing got the “oohs” and “ahhs” when I whipped it out at today’s faculty meeting and took it for a selfie spin around the room. What was discussed at the meeting – who knows? But everyone will go home and talk about the flying selfie drone at the dinner table tonight and look for the video on the school FB page.
Price > well, could be less but what’s a few bucks here and there to have something new to show off?
Overall, if you like this kind of stuff, this selfie drone will not disappoint.
NOTE: this is not technically a “drone” that requires an FAA license to operate. From the manufacturer’s website: “Because of its total weight of 2.8 ounces, AirSelfie2 is not affected by the regulations for drones. Therefore, it can be flown in any public place without a license.”
NOTE about the NOTE: Don’t get carried away and try to fly this device in a public place until you are REALLY GOOD at controlling it. Hitting someone in the face with it is definitely not cool.
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The Shark WANDVAC Cord-Free Handheld Vacuum combines lightweight portability with the incredible suction power of a high-speed brushless motor. Weighing just 1.4 lbs., this lightweight handheld vacuum boasts a tapered nozzle for easy debris pickup and two accessories for tackling pet hair, upholstery, and tight spaces. Between cleanings, return your vacuum to the charging dock for fast recharging. Fast cleaning, always ready when you need it. The Shark WANDVAC: Extraordinary power for the everyday mess.
Customer Rating
5
Magic Wand with wicked suction….
on November 18, 2018
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
We’ve come a long way from the first portable dustbusters, and the Shark ION is evidence of the progress in portability and efficiency! This very light and portable magic wand has POWERFUL suction and is push-button quick to empty and pick up where you left off. First portable I have used that will get the dust and pet hair off the ceiling fan blades without having to go back for several re-tries. Easy to empty (push-button), filters can be cleaned (no replacement cost), good battery life and quick to recharge. Can’t think of anything that would make this a better portable vacuum.
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Get peace and quiet anywhere with these Plantronics BackBeat GO 410 wireless noise-cancelling earbuds. The compact, lightweight design provides a comfortable, discreet listening experience and filters out noise in any environment. These Plantronics BackBeat GO 410 wireless noise-cancelling headphones feature advanced 10mm drivers and powerful rechargeable batteries for up to 10 hours of high-fidelity audio per charge.
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5
Plantronics rep carries over...
on November 8, 2018
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
Plantronics is well-known for headphones used in the office, most products work well and are of good quality. Decided to try the Plantronics brand for personal use, and have been very pleased with the results.
Fit: no problems with a choice of tips for the most comfortable and secure fit. The buds go in well and stay in even when wearing to take a nap or drift off with some music or an audiobook at night. Overnight wear is comfortable.
Noise Cancelling: the best I have experienced with ear bud system. Adjustable for low/med/high depending on your need, and sometimes the low setting is enough to let me focus on the music and save some battery life.
Battery: easily 6-8 hours of constant use for music or audiobooks, and you can get several more hours with a quick 15 minute charge if you need to top off the batteries. In a pinch, you can connect to phone with the 3.5mm headphone jack and keep on going for as long as you like.
Connectivity: quick pairing with multiple devices. If you get the button presses right, you can switch back and forth between laptop and phone very quickly.
Sound Quality: this is where I wondered if Plantronics could match up with the more well-known music earbuds, and was pleased by the quality of the sound. Not a "big bass" sound, as others are pushing that type of product, but nicely rounded sound with good bass, middle, and treble. I'm the first to say I am not an audiophile, but for the price point the sound from the Plantronics is as good as anything else I have tried, maybe a little better with the noise canceling feature.
"Smart Magnet" feature: when not in use, you can 'click' the earbuds together magnetically and this will shut them off to save the battery. Maybe not the best idea if you are using them to catch incoming phone calls, but you can catch the call by popping the buds apart and they very quickly re-connect and start working normally.
Extras: nice carrying pouch and stylish appearance.
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The Brother MFC-J995DW INKvestment Tank all-in-one inkjet printer with tank technology is the optimal choice for your home or small office needs. The MFC-J995DW features reengineered INKvestment Tank cartridges along with an internal ink storage tank to deliver uninterrupted printing for up to 1 year without the need to purchase ink. Business-capable features include mobile device printing, Near Field Communication (NFC) print and scan capabilities, flexible paper handling options, automatic two-sided printing and easy on-screen navigation using a 2.7" color touch screen. With the ink included in-box, the Brother INKvestment Tank all-inclusive solution delivers truly uninterrupted printing, exceptional features, super convenience, large page yields and low-cost printing. Includes a two-year limited warranty with free online, call, or live chat support for the life of your printer. Prints up to 12 ISO ppm*, up to 10 ppm* in color.
Customer Rating
5
Good home office printer for teacher & student use
on September 28, 2018
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
This is a good home office printer for regular use by teacher, recipe collector, and student. The “all in one” functions are very nice to have available when needed, especially the scanning and copying capabilities.
This printer replaces an earlier Brother model that came out before the wireless and G**gle Cloud printing capabilities were in wide use. Nothing wrong with the older Brother, but with a good price point and many (many) features not available on the older model, this seemed the logical step to move forward with the newer technologies and performance features.
Installation was remarkably easy, with self-guided steps on the printer display. I didn’t need to refer to the startup manual, and actually put the “quick start” guide down once I saw how intuitively the printer display screen walked through the steps of the set-up process. Installing the ink cartridges and connecting to wireless network was well-guided and easy to complete. Windows (10) picked up the printer right away for several desktops and laptops, as did all the android phones, tablets, and chromebooks.
Setting up the G**gle Cloud printing was somewhat tedious, even though the Cloud printing was already set up to use the older printer while connected to one of the desktops. Having a G**gle Cloud compatible printer did make the process easier, but there were still a number of steps to go through before everything was set up properly. As long as the computers, phones, tablets, and chromebooks are on the local wireless network, the printer shows up as a printing choice without having to install any special apps or software. When switching to G**gle Cloud printing, all the devices need to be configured for the first use, then it is good to go for future print jobs.
I recommend downloading the Brother iPrint&Scan software to get full use of all this printer’s capabilities. Using this software, it has been quite simple to copy, scan, print, and fax (using LandLine connection) > full use of the all-in-one printer capabilities. The only hang-up came when scanning a document and then using the Brother software to upload the scan to cloud storage. I tried this with DropBox, OneDrive, and G**gle Cloud and could not get a successful upload to cloud storage with any of those. The iPrint&Scan software would connect and validate with all 3 of my cloud storage services, but would not successfully complete the scan upload. Each one of them connected, verified, created a folder for storing uploads, and then timed out and threw up an error message on the Brother software. The scan can be saved locally and then uploaded to all of those cloud storage services, which at least provides a workaround.
Although solidly built, some of the paper guides and adjustments seem a little flimsy with the plastic parts. Having wiped out a few previous printers due to one or two little parts breaking off, I would say that with proper caution when making paper guide adjustments, this printer is well-built enough for light home office and student use. I am hoping that the inevitable/occasional paper jams that come with any printer will not result in having to deal with flimsy plastic guides and rollers, but that hasn’t happened yet and hopefully will not be a significant issue.
Ink consumption and long-life cartridges are heavily advertised. Definitely convenient to have more ink in the machine to have longer times between refills, and whether the cost-savings for ink is there or not will be evident with longer use.
Quality of the printing is excellent for documents, and OK for pictures on plain paper. Printing pictures on standard paper produces an acceptable image and have not tried using photo paper yet. Other reviews seem to indicate that the printer makes a good quality photo print. Personally, I would rather keep the color ink available for printing documents and reports, and if a lot of photos are needed, run down to the shopping center and use a specialized photo printer for making a lot of quality photographs. Saves the hassle of loading photo paper and using a lot of color ink.
Overall I am pleased with the function and easy setup for this printer. Not having to go to a separate scanner is very convenient, and the extra kick of being able to run a few quick copies is very nice and saves having to take it to the office to slip a few copies on the side. The printer seems best suited for the home user, and fits well with the requirements of a teacher (me), a recipe collector (wife), and a student (son). We all get good use from the printer and can use it from any of our devices.
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Get in the game and keep up with each punt or pitch with this Fnatic Flick2 Pro e-sports gaming mouse. Cross-compatibility with PC and Mac provides versatile use across all your gaming platforms, with onboard dpi/cpi profiles for adjustable sensitivity. Textured rubber side grips on this Fnatic Flick2 Pro e-sports gaming mouse keep it firmly in hand during high-octane play.
Customer Rating
5
LIght in the hand, but durable construction...
on September 4, 2018
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
Lots of gaming mice out there, and this one is a nice addition with an excellent combination of sturdiness and lightness – which is not such an easy formula to satisfy. Some mid-priced gaming mice are more of a “plastic shell” feel, but this mouse fits well in the hand, has a nice textured feel (not slippery) and seems built to hold up to some bumping around that may come when in the middle of a gaming session.
Out of the box, the mouse works well, and then has excellent customization with the Fnatic software (download after hooking up the mouse). Add to that the lighting effects, which can also be customized in many ways, and this is a good mid-priced gaming mouse that also works well for everyday use. You may want to change settings to go from regular to gaming use, but the Fnatic software makes that easy with settings that can be configured to your liking and then easily switched back and forth.
Pair this with a Fnatic RGB gaming (mechanical) keyboard like the Fnatic Streak RGB, and it’s a good gaming set that most gamers should be able to customize to their particular needs.
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Add the ultimate complement to your gaming rig with this Fnatic Streak gaming keyboard. It's designed for e-sports professionals, and the responsive board consists of Cherry Red mechanical switches with full RGB LEDs behind for the ultimate look. The anodized aluminum bead blasted top keeps this Fnatic Streak gaming keyboard working seamlessly through heavy gaming sessions.
Customer Rating
5
Time-tested mechanical keys and nice RGB software
on September 4, 2018
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
Mechanical Keyboards are “must have” for gaming, and more often these days a nice addition to replace the cheapo membrane keyboards that so many settle for – without ever having tried the mechanical advantage. For the Fnatic keyboard, it’s hard to go wrong with the Cherry Red switches, which have a good ‘bump’ to them without a lot of clicky noise. These keys have a good feel and don’t have the mushy bottom-out finish of other mechanical keys.
USB pass-through is nice to have, and seems to be a feature left out of many top-name gaming keyboards currently on the market.
RGB lighting is bright and can be customized in many ways from simple to fancy using the Fnatic software (download once you get the keyboard attached). Adding a Fnatic illuminated mouse to the mix adds to the light and color for a very nice overall effect.
All in all, you really need to go and put your hands on a few different keyboards on display to see what feel and sound work best for your particular tastes.
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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.
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4
Unique styling and nice price point.
on August 25, 2018
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
This is a basic “no frills” monitor that is very good for office and school use, with adequate performance for gaming. The appearance is very stylish, with an extremely thin profile and edge-to-edge display. Check the style, as it is very distinctive and as such you may or may not choose this as a second monitor if you are picky about your monitors having the same or similar appearance.
Overall, the monitor is very easy to assemble and set up, just a matter of a few minutes to get it up and running. Please note that there is no VESA mounting capability, so this will need to sit on your desktop or computer stand. The loop-shaped base has a large footprint (see pictures) which makes it very stable. If you have very limited space on your desktop, you might want to have a close look at the footprint to be sure you have room.
Colors are as good as other monitors in the price range. For twice the price you could get a better image, but this is not a high-end monitor and should not be expected to be the best of the best. The 1080p resolution is just as good as any other I have tried at this price point. I have not noticed the bleeding around some edges that other reviewers have noted, so suggest you check your monitor out as soon as you get it home in case there is some issue with the light bleeding on your monitor.
For adjustments, if you frequently change your monitor settings depending on what you are doing at the time, the adjustments on this monitor may slow you down. The menu buttons are out of sight around the back of the monitor and require some getting used to and generally more than normal clicking around to get the right button for the desired adjustments. If, however, you are a “set it and forget it” user – once you get your preferred settings, you should be good to go. Windows 10 picked up on the 75Hz refresh capability, and automatically adjusted to the higher refresh rate.
Connections are either HDMI or the old-style 15-pin VGA. The monitor is so thin that the HDMI connector really “sticks out” on the back due to the straight plug-in angle (in other words, the HDMI does not plug in the side, but goes straight into the back of the monitor – see picture of the back of the monitor). If your video card requires a DVI connection, you will need to get an inexpensive adapter or DVI-in to HDMI-out cable. This was my solution to run this as a second monitor off a video card, and fortunately there is no loss of performance. The power block is proprietary and comes in the box with a small plug connecting power to the monitor (see picture of back of monitor).
This monitor should give you good performance once you get it set up to your liking. High intensity gamers will pass over this to go for the higher refresh rates (at a higher price), but the rest of the world should find this meets everyday use and most gaming needs.
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Keep your head in the game with this Logitech G Pro headset. Its leatherette ear pads isolate surrounding noises to keep you focused, and its featherlight construction minimizes pressure for longer wear. This Logitech G Pro headset's microphone has a wide frequency response and low signal-to-noise ratio for improved communication with teammates and opponents.
Customer Rating
5
Another good Logitech gaming product…
on August 7, 2018
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
This G PRO headset was used with a PC for gaming and evaluation. Like many of their gaming mice, Logitech has combined “light” with “durable” construction for this headset. Sound is excellent, and compatible with both Windows Sonic and Dolby Atmos. Noise-cancellation is not available, but the ear cups fit nicely over the ears and minimize outside noise interference. The microphone is easy to adjust and very flexible, which I prefer to the hard plastic “flip down” design on some other headsets I have used. The headset is very light, and well cushioned for long periods of game play, especially when wearing glasses. The appearance is very conservative and may be especially attractive to the gamer who doesn’t desire a lot of splash on their headset (you can’t see it anyway, so comfort may win out over “sizzle” in this case). For the price, these are one of the better pairs of headsets for gaming. Audiophiles probably want to look elsewhere, but for game play and getting the nuances of sound needed to keep track of what is going on around you during game play, this headset is among one of the top performers in the price range.
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G305 features the next-gen HERO sensor with 12,000 DPI sensitivity and LIGHTSPEED wireless 1 ms performance. It’s long-lasting with 250 gaming hours from one AA battery (an indicator light reminds you before you need a new AA), ultra-portable with built-in nano receiver storage, lightweight weighing in at 99 grams, and ready to game with 6 programmable buttons. G305 is the LIGHTSPEED wireless mouse for all.
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4
Conservative.... but a good value!
on August 7, 2018
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
The G305 is a step down from the G903 for gaming, but other than some missing bells and whistles, the G305 has essentially the same profile, feel, and performance for gaming applications. Not having the availability of a Bluetooth connection was somewhat disappointing but taking up a USB port with the unified receiver is not problem provided you have the USB port available. I tried the unified receiver with the USB pass-through on the Logitech G513 gaming keyboard, and the performance was excellent with no perceptible lag for any games evaluated. Once upon a time using a wireless mouse for gaming was risky due to the potential for lag at critical times, but Logitech has moved past this issue and although the “old school” gamers may insist that a wired connection is still more dependable, I found no issues with the wireless connection reliability and performance. Logitech has the shape of mice down to a fine art, and the G305 feels good in hand, and its hard to explain exactly but it is both light in hand but feels rugged and durable in construction. If you want to spend more, the G903 is the better gaming mouse, but the G305 provides essentially the same performance at a more affordable price point.
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G513 is a high performance RGB mechanical gaming keyboard that features advanced technologies in a modern and sleek design. G513 includes full spectrum ~16.8M color RGB per key lighting with LIGHTSYNC technology, choice of mechanical switches, and a memory foam palmrest to deliver utmost comfort. G513 is the perfect blend of performance, advanced technologies and features, and unparalleled build quality and comfort.
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5
So many choices… choose wisely
on August 7, 2018
Posted by: banjo
from macon, ga
Logitech definitely knows how to make a keyboard. Decided to have a try at this “clicky” keyboard after happily using a G810 Orion Spectrum (RGB) for over a year. Gaming needs are different from “office use” needs, and I found the G513 to be a very responsive keyboard, nicely sculpted and with the excellent Logitech customizations for the key color schemes, including individual key color programming. The G513 is, to my mind, more stylish – whereas the G810 is a more conservative approach. Again, for gaming, the G513 is the better keyboard provided you want the Blue Mechanical “clicky keys.” The G513 also has the USB pass-through, which is lacking on the G810. What the G513 does NOT have, that I am accustomed to, and prefer, on the G810, are: illumination on the 1-0 shift key functions (the ones I still forget which is which), and volume/media controls on the keyboard. These may not be that critical for a gaming keyboard, but I must admit I miss them after using the G810 for so long. My best advice for deciding on the gaming keyboard you want is to try them out on a store display, and read lots of reviews to get a feel for what to expect. Each person has particular preferences, particularly for high-intensity gaming, and if the functions on the G513 meet your requirements then you will not be disappointed in the style and construction of this keyboard.
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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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Does the headphone have a mic built into the headset where you can make phone calls?
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