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ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is powerful, portable, and built to boost productivity — with advanced speed, memory, and storage. Its lightweight, durable design makes it ideal for work or study on the go. The anti-glare touchscreen delivers clear, comfortable viewing in any light, while the 180° lay-flat hinge and fast, stable WiFi support seamless collaboration. Powered by ChromeOS with built-in Google AI, it helps you work smarter with enhanced writing, editing, and organization tools. With ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34, you’re ready to do more, wherever you are.
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4
It Is What It Is. Not Bad, But Opportunites Abound
on May 29, 2025
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For the sake of transparancy, I wanted to give it 3 strs, but part of my desire is due it's OS. That would be like giving a family sedan a 3 star rating for not being a sports car. I mean, it is what it is. More on that later.
Out of the box, it has an attractive look, and feels high quality. Nice tactile feel on the keyboard, mouse pad and touchscreen. The screen resolition is 1920 x 1080, but the refresh rate is 60Hz, meaning that it refreshes the screen 60 times per second. Perfectly adequate for daily use, entertainment and productivity, but not optimal for some games. That said, most gamers would not even considder this machine, but for every day use, the screen is nice.
At 128 gig SS storage, it is adequate for most casual use. Having 256 or 512 gig wouold be nice, but 128 is OK for entertainment and productivity suites. Memory is 8 gig. Again, on the low end, but for this machine and it's users, certainly adequate.
For input, it has one HDMI, two USB-A, and 2 USB-C ports. The USB-C ports are used for noth charking the machine, as well as for charging external devices.
This machine is rated at WiFi 6, which is very good connectivity and stability. It also has a 1080 p front facing camera and microphone. Perfectly adequate for on-line communication.
All in all a decent machine, but back to the 3 star want, but 5 star rating. While I am an Adroid guy (have been for as long as I can remember), the Chrome OS is... Quirky. To be fair, back to my sedan/sports car comaprison, Chrome OS is probably really good, but having spent decades both at work and home on Windows, I am competely engrained in that OS. Thus, I gave it a 4 as it is not the fault f the machine, but moreso the user.
Now the dealbreaker, and catalyst for wanting to give it 3 stars... There is no backlight on the keyboard. I use my laptops a great deal at nigh in my self-selected dark living areas and bedroom. On an airplane at night? No backlight = no good. You would think a machine at this price point would have the BL KB. Dissapointing.
End of the day, it is what it is. And it does what it does. Fortunately, I have several other options, but this will be a nice option for brainless app gaming, basic streaming, and Internet browsing when I travel. It is light, portable and decent battery life.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With the huupe mini, the world's first smart mini hoop game console, the ball is in YOUR court. Game with friends, track your performance, and challenge players around the world — all on a full HD backboard designed to elevate your gaming experience. Play solo, or compete with friends. Dozens of high-energy games and challenges. No mandatory subscriptions. Built in shot and distance tracking. Full HD backboard. Includes over the door mount. Stream your favorite shows and music.
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OK, this is a pretty fun little unit that does WAY more than we will ever use.
So our basement, in addition to having my adult son's bedroom, is also party central, when not outside or any given Saturday or Sunday. Bear in mind, my son is a United States Navy Nuclear Engineer, so when he is granted liberty, he has a place to call home. That said, I just happened to get this a couple days before he came home. Needless to say, he and his sister and their friends spent many hours reuniting and hearing the many amazing stories ofhis ventures benath the Pacific Ocean.
While he was here, we played multiple head-to-head games both as a family and amongst their friends. Suffice it to say, several friendly rivalries were notn only formed, but some were renewed. As for the tech, I'm not going to mention much because it is readily availble from many other sources.
Overall quality is excellent. It has a great build, great feel and easy to use interface. One tech item I will note, especially in this era of privacy, this uses radar to track individual shots and not camera's, so no privacy issues.
End of the day, this thing is tech-packed wonder, but also tons of fun.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Let creativity reign with the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 Next Gen AI PC. With 4 versatile modes, this thin and light Next Gen AI PC enables you to work and play from anywhere, at any angle. AI-boosted power and speed, along with an all-day, fast-charge battery, keeps you going. While a 2K IPS touch screen provides the best possible view.
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Great choice!
The timing was perfect when I recieved this offer... My wife's laptop had just died and I had given her one that did not have the touch-screen. The poor thing struggled mightily with the non-touch screen. I wouod look over and she would be whacking on the screen and getting frusturated because nothing was happening. I must have reminded her at least five times that the screen on this one was not going to work... She was so used to having the rtouch-screen that was just operating out of habit.
Fast forward to this model and suffice it to say, she is much happier! I'm not going to get into tech specifics as thagt inpformation is readily availble from multiple sources. But I will say that this particular model is fast, efficient, and versitle. It can be iused as a laptop, tablet, or tent mode.
As far as quality, in typical HP fashion, it's very good build quality. Setup was as expected, typical Windows.
This is my tyhird experience with Copilot+, and I must admit, it is far and away my preferred AI application. Take your time and enljoy playing with it.
End of the day, this is a great choice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Max captures everything around you in a stunning 5.6K spherical video while completely erasing your extension pole from the shot. Just point Max anywhere and pick the best angles later. You’ll be able to create immersive point-of-view footage, selfie shots, follow-cam footage and more from the same video. The GoPro Quik app makes it easy to reframe and automatically track objects while powerful editing tools help you create videos that you can share right from your phone. Intuitive camera controls let you tap and swipe to take ultra steady 360-time warp shots and 360 photos or standard video in single lens mode with unbreakable max hyper smooth video stabilization and horizon lock. Rugged, durable, waterproof and mountable, Max is ready to capture your adventures from every angle and perspective.
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Very cool little toy!
Out of the box, this is a rugged and waterproof powerhouse. It has 2 camera's (one front, one rear), and each camera can be used individually or in 360 mode for the 360 degree filming. Almost like three camera's in one. Very cool!
How does it work? Each camera records in a 214 degree angle, then the software puts it all together leaving you with an image much like street view on mapping programs.
As for the invisible stick, well, there is nothing really magic about it. As long as the camera is aligned straight, it sits out of both cameras angles. Again, nothing special, but for sure pretty cool.
Here is the thing... If you are into activities like biking, motorcycling, skiiing, skateborading, etc, you can get some really interesting footage. For me, as a 54 year-old dad-bod champion, the most interesting thing I'll capture is maybe an occasional snippet of a liesurely hike in the Colorado mountains, or the occasional walk in front of my house as seen in the pics. Nothingexciting.
As for the editing in the GoPro Quick app... I don't know... It says it's simple and intuitive, but Ididn't find that to be the case. That said, I am sure it's more me that the software. I don't like any video editing, for some reason. I let my 20 year artistic daughter dive into it and she was impressed. I guess I'm lucky I have my own in-house editor.
End of the day, nice choice!
I would, and have, reccomend to a friend
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bigger bass, powerful sound pressure, 360° Party Sound and 360° Party Light makes everywhere a concert venue. With up to 25-hours of battery life, plus a convenient carrying handle and castors, it's easy to take your speaker, complete with karaoke and a guitar input, almost anywhere.
Customer Rating
5
Want To FEEL Your Party Music? This Is Perfect!
on April 29, 2025
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When I recieved the offer toreview this product, the only thing the descripttion said was that it was a "party speaker" that had lights and wheels. OK, cool. What it did not say was that this is a HUGE speaker... See pictures for a relative size comparison.
First impression was watching the delivery driver deliver it up my drivewway with a dolley. I was not expecting that. As I picked it up (it has inted handles, thankfully!), I was NOT expecting this much weight. My guess it was easily 75 pounds. Chugging into my front door was an endeavor.
Once inside, unboxing was pretty easy. When I had it removed, I was amazed at how large it was, and now I understood why it had wheels. More on that later.
Setup was easy. I have the this big guy's little brother in the Sony XP 700 (see pictures), so I am familiar with the family line. I loved the XP 700, so I had high expectations for the ULT Tower 9. I was not dissapointed.
Setup was simple. Press the bluetooth button on the top control panel and paired in seconds. Boom, I was playing music immediately. I then down loaded the Sound Connect appand it paired instantly. The app lets you control the usual suspects, in addition to the "DJ Control". This offers some pretty cool options. I have not messed with it much, but first glance, some pretty cool effects for the aspiring or performing DJ.
It also offers "Kareoke", that I also have not messed with, but some pretty cool sounding options. "Device Settings" and "Party Light". Both are pretty self explanatory.
If Kareoke is your thing, it has two microphone inputs, in addition to two microphone holders that can be extracted. Could be a good time for a party.
As for sound... WOW! This thing is LOUD, but also CLEAN. No muddled sound, even at high volume, and the bass... The bass is tunning. When I say you can "feel" the bass, you can literally FEEL the bass. On the control panel, there is a large "ULT" button. That offers 2 options for the bass. Pretty cool.
The wheels are a necessity. It is weighty speaker, but it certainly delivers sound worthy the weight. They are great for floors, concrete hard/level ground, but the single improvement would be larger/wider wheels to make moving on grass and sand easier.
The jighting... It's impressive. You can control from both the app and the control panel. And it is bright! If you look at the pictures, the purple hue is 100% this speaker. You can see that it is easily noticable, even from the street below.
Battery life... While I was visiting our US NavybNuclear Engineer son (proud dad moment) for a long weekend, the wife used this speaker for well over 20 hours while doing yard work. She did not have to re-charge or plug it in at all. She loved the sound and battery life. She would have preffered a smaller, more portable speaker, but that is not at the fault of this speaker. This is a party speaker, not a yard work speaker.
In all, this is an excellent choice for a party/kareoke/PA situation. The only mild improvement might be the larger wheels. But otherwise, this is a beast!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Insignia Universal Projector Ceiling Mount will take your home theater experience to the next level. The black, heavy duty aluminum mount can be installed into wood studs or concrete to provide a sturdy home for your projector. After you’ve finished mounting your projector, adjust the angle by tilting +/- 25° and utilizing the 360° rotation to set the display to your liking. A cable management clip tucks power cords out of the way to keep your home theater clutter free.
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This thing is a beast!
First off, Insignia is Best Buy's "in-house" brand. I have had a greatbdeal of experience with Insignis over the years, and it has almost always been quite positive. This projector mount is no different.
First off, it's realtively heavy. That is a good thing when it is holding a $1000 / $2000 or even more valued projector. Overall quality is great. The build is top-notch, the materials are very good, and the versatility is great. I tried it with three different projectors, (the least expensive one was $800, the middle one was $1500, and the one I use in my theater was $2200), and it worked on all three. I would have no problem using it on any projector, with 100% faith.
As for installation, this is the third cieling mount I have installed over the years. This unit is no different from the others. If you are a fairly handy person, and have spent countless dollars and hours at any number of home improvement stores, you will have no problem installing it. If on the other hand, you may not be the most handy person, you may want to consider hiring a professional to install it. End of the day, you will love the outcome.
If you have the4 need, this is a great choice, and I would reccomend to a friend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Hear everything around you in your favorite games with custom-tuned 50mm drivers and Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio. Stay connected with ultra-fast 2.4GHz wireless* or Bluetooth, and game longer with up to 70 hours of battery life. Quickly charging for just 15 minutes adds 6 more hours of battery life. Designed for PlayStation 5, PC, and more, VOID WIRELESS v2 offers multiplatform compatibility and breathable memory foam ear cushions for all-day comfort. The omni-directional microphone has NVIDIA Broadcast technology* which ensures your communication is clear and noise-free. On-ear controls let you mute, adjust volume, or switch modes instantly, while iCUE software gives you full control over sound and RGB lighting.
Customer Rating
4
Great Atmos Gaming Headset
on April 12, 2025
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Great headset for long hours of gaming.
This is not my first experiencewith the Corsair gaming peripherals. I have had opportunity to use several of their products and heve never been dissapointed. This Corsair Void is no different.
First impressions are important. On opening the box, it was well packed, well presented and had a nice, quality feel. They were quite comfortable, lighweight, and the earcups sealed tightly, without being uncomfortable.
Of the feature-set, some standuts are the 2.4 GHz and Bluetoooth connectivity options. An advertised 65 hour (I can't vouch, because I have not used them that long yet) battery life. Omni-directional microphone with "flip-to-mute". Just flip the microphone up and it automatically mutes.
One of the coolest features is one that I love. That is Dolby Atmos. If you are not familiar, Atmos supported platforms provide a sound-stage that provides a 360 degree sound-field, and directional sound. By that, I mean bullets sound like they may be coming to youfrom above/below/left to right, fornt to back. And not just bulets, but planes, vehicles, sirens etcetera. Very cool feature and this does it well.
In all, this is a quality choice for a decent price.
End of the day, I would (and have) reccomend to a friend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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System hub for Blink devices, broader smart security coverage for Blink Outdoor 4 cameras with new extended range functionality, local storage
Customer Rating
5
Helped Smooth My Tech ADHD!
on April 2, 2025
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I have had the Blink ecosystem for years, so I familiar with the overall product line. I previously have had a couple Blink indoor cams, a couple Blink outdoor cams, and a couple Blink doorbells, and a Blink Sync (not th-s new XR) module.
I recently added two Blink Outdoor 4 cameras. I placed one in our pool area and one n the far corner of my yard. I [referr to keep as much of my tech as I can in my "server room" (AKA, my office), but with the new Blink Outdoor4 cams, I placed them on the far oppisite end of where my "server room" was. They were too far away to communicate with my legacy Sync module, so I had to move that module into my wifes office, as it was much closer to the Blink Outdoor 4. I know, not the end of the world, but not having all of my tech in my server room was not optimal for me.
When the offer came through to get the Sync XR Module, I jumped on it.
After getting the XR module, setup was simple. I set ti up in my techie server room/office and it had no problem reaching the Outdoor 4 camera's. Thanks to the Sync XR, my ADHD has been tempered!
I am specifically NOT getting into noting any of the tech spec's, because you can get them from Best Buy or Blinks sites, and also from many of the other great reviewers on here, but I will point out that this odes offer the option for up to a 256 GB MicroSD card. This affords you the option to store and view your video locally, saving you a monthly or annual subscription to the cloud. I personally prefer that option.
End of the day, if you have the need, this is an excellent choice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Performance to do more. All-day long. Designed to keep you productive and entertained, this HP 14-inch laptop PC features Copilot key for AI assistance, long battery life and a thin and portable design.
Customer Rating
4
Inexpensive, Porrtable Machine For Very Basic Use
on March 16, 2025
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If you are looking for a bare-bones, decent quality, and highly portable little laptop, this is a good choice.
From a users standpoint, this is for very basic use. Wouold be great for a student. Certainly capable for using basic business suites (spreadsheets, word processing, basic visual presentations etcetera) as well as basic internet browsing.
As for the portability I mentioned, it is thin and lightweight. Slips easily into a backpack and won't weigh you down. It has a quality feel and an attractive look.
Another nice thing, it is really quite inexpensive, mso if you mare traveling or it gets lost or stolen, you not losing a $2000 souped up gaming mmachine.
The processos is an Intel Celeron N4500 @ 1.1Ghz. Certainly a capable core for the thinngs I mentioned previously. It has 4 Gb of RAM. That's about the smallest and bare minimum in this day of age.
One frusturating thing (and it's not a hardware fault, but rather a software {Windows, anyone?}) issueis the default "S Mode" in the Microsoft App store. This "disallows" the installation of any non-approved apps; So if you prefer any other browser (Chrome, DuckDuck Go, Firefox etc) youneed to turn off "S Mode". And in classic Microsoft fashion, they don't make it intuitive at ALL to do. As a techie guy, it took me a bit to fuigure it out. I looked MS support pages, and nothing they presented to turn it off was accurate. Again, not an HP hardware issue, but a Winows issue.
In all, this is a great choice for basic, basic use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Epic Mechanical Keyboard is your go-to productivity tool for a seamless workday. The quiet mechanical switches provide a satisfying tactile typing experience, keeping you focused and engaged, while the illuminated backlight guides your way. Seamlessly switch between your laptop, phone, and tablet, maintaining your flow and productivity. With a long-lasting rechargeable battery and customizable features through the desktop app, the Epic Mechanical Keyboard is your ultimate productivity companion, empowering you to conquer any task with confidence and finesse, no matter which operating system you use.
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3
Decent Mechanical Keyboard, But One Major Flaw
on March 13, 2025
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Decent mechanical keyboard, but one major flaw...
I also have the JLab - Epic Full-Size Wireless Bluetooth Optical Mouse, so this product line is not new to me. Both are solid choices for most casual, work, and basic gaming. Both are very comfortable in the hand and on the fingers.
This is my third mecahnical keyboard and it's decent, but the other two are both gaming specific keyboard and they have a better feel. I know, not a fair comparison, just a clinical observation. Having said that, they are also considerable more expense. For the price this JLab - Epic Mechanical Advanced Multi-device Wireless Keyboard is a nice option.
Some of "The Good":
* It can be connected to three devices at a time. Two via Bluetooth and one via USB C dongle. More on the USB C dongle later.
* It has a great typing feel.
* Solid feedback and solid construuction.
* Has a nice volume knob that has a nice quality feel.
* The keys are backlit, and for this 54-year-old old-man eyes, that is nice.
* It has cusomizeable keys using the J-Lab Work app.
* It has a great typing feel.
* Solid feedback and solid construuction.
* Has a nice volume knob that has a nice quality feel.
* The keys are backlit, and for this 54-year-old old-man eyes, that is nice.
* It has cusomizeable keys using the J-Lab Work app.
The "Mmehh":
* It has a mechanical on/off button. It would be nice if it had a virtual on/off button and would go into "off" mode after X-minutes of use to save battery. My 54-year-old brain does not always remember to turn it off.
* The app. Not necessarily a "bad" app,but it has to be connected via the USB dongle.
* The app. Not necessarily a "bad" app,but it has to be connected via the USB dongle.
The bad:
The USB dongle. Not that there is anything "wrongg, with the dongle, BUT the keyboard does not a have a place to store it. Being such a small piece, it is VERY easy to lose/misplace/forget. If it had a simple "dummy" USB C mold in the back of the keyboard, it would be nice. But since it doesn't, the only solution is to tape it to the bottom of the board. A soltion? Yes. An elegant solution? No way! See pictures. Pretty janky.
End of the day, I'll end where I started... Decent mechanical keyboard, but with one major flaw.
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The advanced mobile mouse for power users. Harness the power of Logitech Flow and seamlessly move content between three devices. Scroll through documents and web pages faster and easier with the hyper-fast scroll wheel. Powers up for an entire day in just three minutes. A compact, sculpted shape crafted to fit your hand and provide the control you need anywhere.
how do I get my mouse to move properly on my intel computer screen
I'm not sure I understand the question. You should be able to plug the USB into your PC, turn your mouse to the "on" position and have it operate no problems.
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Record and view impressive video with this powerful security system, providing 4K Ultra HD resolution with superior definition and detail. This system also features Smart Motion Detection on all channels, so you only receive notifications that are important to you. Smart search technology allows you to quickly and easily filter motion events, saving time when reviewing footage. With convenient voice control and smart home compatibility, 4K Ultra HD resolution, and Smart Motion Detection, this security system has everything you need to start protecting what's important to you.
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Type more naturally with ERGO K860 – an advanced ergonomic keyboard that promotes a more relaxed typing posture – reducing wrist bending and offering wrist support. A curved keyframe helps reduce wrist strain, while a pillowed wrist rest keeps your forearms elevated to help prevent excessive bending. This Logitech ERGO keyboard features Perfect Stroke keys for quiet performance and responsiveness, and the 2-year battery life offers long-lasting use.