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Let the s9 handle the tough messes so that you can handle everything else ~featuring PerfectEdge~ Technology, our most powerful cleaning system, and advanced features. With a single command to your Google Assistant or Alexa voice assistant like, ~Tell Roomba to clean under the kitchen table,~ it gets to work~when and where the messes happen. It even learns your cleaning habits and offers personalized schedules and recommendations during pollen and pet-shedding seasons. A specially designed Corner Brush and 40X the suction* pull in embedded dirt, dust, and pet hair from wherever it hides~for cleaning that fits seamlessly into your life.
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It's great but you may want to consider others
on June 10, 2019
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The Roomba s9 series is iRobot’s latest line of robotic vacuum cleaners. There are two models released namely the s9 and the s9+ with the main difference of the latter having an external dust bin. Also both the s9 and s9+ are designed to work with the Braava jet m6 which is a robot mop. This review focuses on the s9.
The s9 differs primarily from previous Roombas by having a D-shaped form factor. By having a flat edge the Roomba is better equipped to reach corners compared to the traditional round ones. Setting up your Roomba requires a 2.4Ghz wi-fi connection and either an iPhone or Android phone. Note that the Roomba like most internet appliances only support 2.4Ghz. Once connected, you can now control your Roomba via the app in your smartphone.
Typical of recent generation of Roombas are the ability to map your house and divide it into rooms so you can select which rooms to clean or to clean all rooms. Normally it would take up to five whole house clean cycles to map your. The battery life of this Roomba is rated at one and a half hours. And as far as my initial runs of this model, battery life performs as rated rated. In real terms that is enough to clean 1,100 sq ft. (My house is 1,600 sq ft and the Roomba always “died” before finishing the job so I had to close some areas in my house.) Likewise this Roomba both has Alexa and Google Assistant like the previous iteration of the Roomba. So far connecting to either Alexa or Google Assistant was a breeze.
So the million dollar question is, how does it really differ from previous models of the Roomba? I cannot really answer that from my actual test but gathering from other sources is that the suction power of the s9 is up to 40 times better compared to the 600 series. 30% wider brushes and a 3d sensor. Again I cannot verify this myself but as far as my usage is concerned, this vacuum perfoms like a medium power manually push vacuum cleaner which is not really bad. Also the dust bin can be purchased separately so that your vacuum can be upgraded to the s9+. And lastly and I have no way of verifying this is that it works with the Braava jet m6. After your robot vacuum finishes the m9 immediately goes to wotk.
And while there is a lot to like about the s9, the number one argument for skipping this for other models of the Roomba is its current selling price makes it a prohibitive purchase compared to others which could reach several undred dollars. And it is definitely not for everyone making it a hard sell. So unless you’re the type who want the latest no matter the price, then this model is for you. Otherwise, you may want to consider other models.
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ASUS Q406DA Laptop: View an unrestricted picture with this ASUS laptop. A 256GB SSD lets you open programs quickly, and the 14-inch FHD touchscreen offers detailed visuals and an intuitive interface. The two 1.6W stereo speakers deliver high-quality audio for enjoying streaming video. This ASUS laptop has an AMD Ryzen processor and 8GB of RAM for prompt multitasking.
Customer Rating
5
A fast non-Intel based laptop
on June 8, 2019
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The Asus Q series is a solid line of 2-in-1 laptops by Asus which is often powered by Intel chips. The Asus Q406DA is the first (at least in the United States) to sport the AMD Ryzen 3500U chip combined with the Radeon Vega Mobile Gfx. And while Intel have dominated the PC space, I will give my honest review based on my usage of the Ryzen chip and also determine if this chip has overcome the Athlon and Sempron chips (which I’ve used) of yesteryears.
The Asus Q406DA is a 14 inch 2-in-1 included in the Q series of laptops made by Asus. It is similar to the Asus Q405 which comes in silver. And that is has a 1080p resolution. A touch screen with Nano-edge technology meaning it has a small bezel. It also has a metal hinge which enables to swivel the screen up to 360 degrees thereby enabling it to convert into a tablet. It has two USB ports one located on each side and a USB C port and an HDMI port located on the left side. On the right side would be the power button and a micro-SD card (though I would prefer a normal sized SD card slot.) And like most laptops nowadays, there is no dvd drive but there is still a 3.5mm jack which allow for audio and mic functions. Included RAM is 8GB and it includes a 256GB SSD. The keyboard is lighted but it is still difficult to identify the latters which is a down side for this laptop. And lastly the laptop is powered by harman/kardon. But then again in spite of that, the sound coming from the speakers is tinny but nonetheless decent.
Now comes what’s inside of the laptop. The AMD Ryzen 5 is at the level of i5 chips from Intel. It also comes with the Radeon Vega Mobile with 2GB RAM. Do note that this is an integrated GPU. It is not a gaming laptop which has a dedicated GPU. This translates to of the 8GB RAM included with the Q406DA, the Radeon chip uses 2GB leaving you with 6GB for other applications. Now these specs are bordering gaming PC territory. So it is expected that the included Microsoft Office bundle would run smoothly and its also freeware but slower competitor LibreOffice. So I’ve decided to download with the help of my 11 year-old son some games. We have downloaded some popular games such as Fortnite, Creative Destruction and Paladin. And I’ve left my son roadtest these games on this laptop. So far all games run smoothly. And without any performance measurement application used, this is a fast PC. You can also go to YouTube and checkout games such as PUBG, Realm Royale, Apex Legends and Dirt Rally of which the video rendering on the last two games are very impressive IMO.
So, the final issue is to determine whether the Ryzen chip suffers the same fate as Athlon and Sempron chips. After several days of testing this laptop, I really haven’t experienced the heat generated in previous AMD chips. And since heat also results in higher power consumption, I felt during my initial use that the Q406DA has excellent battery life though there is no rating provided in the on the laptop sticker or documentation included. Thus while initial performance is good, the jury is still out there with regard to battery life.
Overall, I am impressed with this laptop and and quite frankly surprised that AMD has finally addressed the heat issues that plagued it chips of yesteryear. And given the price point of this laptop, this is a recommended buy.
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isten to music and talk hands-free with these JVC Deep Bass wireless headphones. Powerful drivers deliver sharp, lifelike audio, while the Bass Boost feature helps you feel the beat by enhancing low-end frequencies. These JVC Deep Bass wireless headphones have integrated microphones and on-ear controls for making and receiving hands-free calls.
Customer Rating
4
It is a decent entry level headset
on June 7, 2019
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The JVC HA-S35BT-B is one of JVC’s latest entry to the already crowded Bluetooth headset. It is an entry level headset that does not pretend to be what it is not. It is an over-the-ear headset which plasticky in built seems to be solid and has a firm grip on your head.
It has swivel cuffs for easy storage and the cuffs are made of a faux leather material. While not exactly very soft, they are still comfortable to wear although they tend to be warm on the ears unlike other brands.
This headset seem to be part of a series of similar headsets as there are markings for other controls indicating that this is a lower model. Still it has on the right side the basic controls you’d find in tour typical Bluetooth headset. It has the usual power on/off switch which is also used to setup pairing mode and a toggle button for extra bass. It has a play/pause button which doubles as an answer/end call button. And finally a volume rocker.
The JVC HA-S35BT-B has a micro-USB port in which to charge it. It is rated at 17 hours. And my initial tests resulted to 15-16 hours which is not bad meaning you can use it the whole day for two days.
As for the sound quality, it has good bass when extra-bass is turned on. But do not expect thumping bass coming from it. The mids and highs though seem to be lacking. But nonetheless it has decent audio output – not bad but not great either. The sound coming from this headset is something you would expect from a headset at this price range. As an affordable go to or at least a backup headset, the JV HA-S35BT-B is still a go.
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The productive smart printer that doesn't just print, it produces. Includes 8 months of ink delivered with HP Instant Ink. Help save time with Smart Tasks. Get automatic two-sided printing, easy mobile printing, Borderless print, and self-healing Wi-Fi. HP voice-activated printing enables your HP printer to work with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Customer Rating
2
It works but HP also released similar models
on May 22, 2019
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The HP Office Jet Pro 8035 is one of HP’s latest office grade All-in-one offerings. It offers 20 ppm in black and 10 ppm in color. Prints are at 1200 x 1200 dpi. It can scan also at 1200 x 1200 dpi either in B&W or color. And it can fax (bw and color) at 300 x 300 dpi with a transmission rate of four seconds per page. It has bgn wi-fi capabilities and can do remote printing. And to boost it gives you eight months of Instant Ink subscription on top of the automatic two months included in most HP printers. It is pretty much better than my HP 4650 AIO printer in all aspects. In other words, it simply works.
So what’s not to like about the 8035? Apparently the HP 9000 series printers. Often HP would release models similar in form factor and eventually improve the performance of the next itineration often a year later. In this case the 8035 is a step above the HP 7000 series. But HP 9000 was released during the same time as the HP8035. But the former having a similar form factor and much better specs, also has the same price as the HP 8035. So in spite of the already impressive performance of the HP 8035, it seems HP made a marketing/sales mistake by having the 9000 series at the same time as the HP 8000 series. That said, I really cannot justify the 8035 over the 9000 series. It works no doubt about it, but there are simply other models with the same form factor and price range from the same manufacturer. I’d like to say more about the HP 8035 model but other similar HP models in form factor and price make me look elsewhere.
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Now you can game faster and more accurately, with G502 LIGHTSPEED featuring superfast 1 ms wireless connectivity. A next-gen HERO sensor delivers 25k DPI class-leading performance and energy efficiency~get up to 60 hours of uninterrupted gaming. 11 programmable buttons help you optimize gameplay with custom keybinds and macros. Primary buttons feature metal spring tensioning for fast and crisp actuation. Six adjustable weights let you find the right mouse feel. LIGHTSYNC RGB gives you ~16.8 million colors to create an exciting and immersive gaming environment. The hyper-fast scroll wheel lets you speed through long menus and documents.
Customer Rating
5
It's a premium gaming mouse
on May 21, 2019
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The Logitech G502 Lightspeed is the fourth iteration of Logitech’s hugely popular G502 series. What sets this apart is that it is a wireless gaming mouse. Most gamers have complained that wireless mice have issues with latency and generally a wired mouse is the preferred option. But with the new G502 that issue has been addressed by Logitech as it boasts of the same latency as previous versions and has capabilities up to 16,000dpi. And while most may find 16,000dpi too much, it works fine for me with my 27” monitor even when I’m not using gaming applications.
Like the previous G502 Hero, the G502 sports the same form factor and functionality sans the wire. And while most may say that being wireless entails a battery and therefore making the new G502 heavier, Logitech was able manage the latter to be actually lighter by around seven grams compared to the wired version. Also there is this argument amongst gamers that the lighter the mouse the better. But then again, to each his/her own tastes. And like its predecessor, the new G502 has weights to set it to one’s personal weight preferences.
And speaking of personal preferences, the new G502 has the same 11 programmable buttons as the G502. Logitech now recommends that users download and install GHub to customize the mouse and using Lightsync technology be able to control and sync the lights with other Lightsync capable products such as keyboards and headsets. But the G502 itself is plug and play and still have full functionality. Of course, customization is no longer an option. And personally, I am already content with the default setup especially the ability to adjust the dpi from the mouse itself as it is very convenient compared to going inside Windows Control Panel to adjust mouse settings.
There is much to like about the G502 Lightspeed but battery life is not one of them. Being wireless with gaming speeds and being relatively lightweight certainly have a catch. The battery life of the G502 is rated at 48 hours with the light on and 60 hours with the light turned off. This is definitely a far cry from the months long performance of ordinary mice. So it is highly advisable to regularly charge the G502 with the supplied USB cable when not in use. The G502 also has a button which activates lights to indicate how much juice is left before a recharge is needed. But one added feature of the G502 Lightspeed is that it is PowerPlay compatible similar to the G903 and G703. The PowerPlay is a wireless charging wherein you replace the included charging disc with the one in the mouse thereby eliminating the need to periodically charge your G502.
That said, the G502 and if especially paired with the PowerPlay wireless charging system, the bundle would IMO be the perfect pointing device system. But unfortunately this bundle will cost you a pretty penny. And this is not for every gamer out there. But if you consider yourself a serious gamer, and are willing to make your gaming station the perfect one, then the G502 (and related accessories) will not disappoint.
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Enjoy your movie experience with this Sony 2.1-channel sound bar. Stream from your smartphone with the Bluetooth connection, or use the HDMI ARC to control information right from your TV. The S-Force PRO Front Surround and wireless subwoofer make this Sony 2.1-channel sound bar powerful, providing bold, dramatic sound and a cinematic experience.
Customer Rating
3
Sony had come out with better
on May 7, 2019
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
At the beginning of the year, Sony announced that it will release two new soundbars namely the HT-X8500 and the HT-S350. But unlike the newer soundbars that is Wi-Fi connected and has either Alexa or Google enabled, Sony decided to come out with two “dumb” soundbars. Perhaps a respite from everything internet related, these soundbars may be the solution. This review will focus on the lower end HT-S350 and let’s see if it lives up to its promise.
The Sony HT-S350 soundbar measures 35 1/2” x 2 5/8” x 3 1/2” and is ideal for TVs measuring 40” and above. It not heavy at five lbs. It is wirelessly connected to a sub-woofer measuring 7 1/2” x 15 1/8” x 15 3/8” and weighing in at 17 lbs. And being “dumb” speakers (as mentioned earlier), there is no need for an internet connection. Combined, this soundbar system has rated capacity of 320 watts.
Connecting the soundbar to your TV is pretty much straightforward. You can use the provided optical cable or use an HDMI cable to connect to an ARC enabled HDMI port. There are no longer legacy ports such as co-axial or RCA ports anymore in this soundbar. Pairing the soundbar to the sub-woofer is basically plug-and-play and the initial connection between the soundbar and the sub-woofer took around one minute.
Connecting the soundbar to your TV is pretty much straightforward. You can use the provided optical cable or use an HDMI cable to connect to an ARC enabled HDMI port. There are no longer legacy ports such as co-axial or RCA ports anymore in this soundbar. Pairing the soundbar to the sub-woofer is basically plug-and-play and the initial connection between the soundbar and the sub-woofer took around one minute.
Using the soundbar with my Toshiba TV, I had no problem regarding the audio. However, when I used a 4K HDMI cable, I could not hear any audio at all. Oddly enough, I have audio using the same TV and cable using my old Sony receiver and a Bose soundbar. Though I am using this as a secondary home theater system so the optical cable is fine for me, a non-functioning ARC may be a deal breaker for some.
The Sony HT-S350 while only a 2.1 system boasts of the S-Force Pro technology which enables it to simulate a 5.1 surround effect. And to further enhance the sound other audio modes are found in the included remote. These include cinema, news, voice, night, game, news, sports, and standard.
However, upon using the soundbar I was honestly underwhelmed with the audio output. Even with the supposed S-Force technology the audio lacked spatial sound. To be fair to the product I decided to burn-in the unit with some of my reference movies which included John Wick, The Matrix, Lord of the Rings, Behind Enemy Lines.
However, the spatial sound was lacking. But this being a 2.1 system and having been used to 5.1 and recently upgrading to 7.1.2, I maybe expecting too much from this soundbar. But unfortunately, the sound overall was still muddled with highs seemingly lacking and the mids really being muddled. The sub-woofer even though powered did not have that oomph found even in passive 5.1 systems. The sub-woofer only provides a warm feel but really lacks punch. Overall, it really sounds like you’re just using a pair of computer speakers although louder. And it's also disappointing that this doesn't even have separate bass and treble controls so listening to music via Bluetooth is terribly flat. I have four different Sony Bluetooth speakers of various sizes and they all have richer sound but less volume obviously.
I have been a long time Sony fan especially with its audio products, but I really can’t say much about the HT-S350. It generally works (save the ARC functionality for me). But I am expecting more from this product, I have listened to other Sony soundbars in this class and they seem to have better performance.
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Unlock new potential for your wireless headphones with this Airfly headphone accessory. It plugs into any conventional headphone jack to enhance your listening experience and can pair with in-flight entertainment systems for added convenience. This Airfly headphone accessory has an eight-hour battery life and recharges through USB, so it's easy to take anywhere.
Customer Rating
2
There are other similar products out there
on May 2, 2019
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
Twelve South products are known to produce Apple-centric accessories. The Twelve South AirFly Bluetooth transmitter is no exception. And while Bluetooth transmitters have been around for some years now, we will see if AirFly’s Bluetooth are better than current offerings.
Like most Apple-centric products, the AirFly comes in pristine white. It is made of plastic and not metal yet it still provides a sense of being premium. Also, the included USB charging cable and male-to-male come in white. And to further give it a premium look, it also comes with a small gray draw-string pouch to carry the AirFly and also the included cables.
The AirFly’s battery is rated at eight hours and it seems to last thereabouts. Pairing the AirFly is pretty much straightforward by simply pressing the sole button and setting your headset also in pairing mode. And while Twelve South touts the AirFly specifically to Apple Airpods or Beats headphones, I had no problem connecting the AirFly to my non-Apple Bluetooth headphones.
I have then connected the Airfly to an old MP3 player and works as advertised. There seems to be a slight degradation in the sound output but this is no dealbreaker. I then connected the AirFly to my Windows 10 desktop and watched YouTube and Netflix videos. Audio output is decent and it was pleasant that bout YouTube and Netflix did not have any lag. I have tried other Bluetooth headsets and found that most had a lag.
This seems to be a good niche product which you can use while on a short to medium flight or using your TV or simply using an old MP3 player. But the main drawback for me is the range of the AirFly. When I was roughly fifteen feet away from the AirFly, I always get disconnected. This is quite a disappointment from the usual 33 foot range of Bluetooth devices.
With the short range and not so fantastic sound and factor in the premium pricing as the brand is Apple-centric, it is quite difficult to give this a high rating. And though it works, there are numerous options out there that give the same if not better performance for a much lower price. Had the Bluetooth range have been better, then the premium positioning of the product may be more worthwhile.
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Control your audio experience with this Jbuds Bands wireless headset. Bluetooth 5 technology delivers CD-like sound via the soft, angled earbuds designed to snugly fit into your ear. This Jbuds Bands wireless headset vibrates when a call comes in, making it convenient for you to leave your workspace without missing important calls call.
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5
Great affordable headset
on April 30, 2019
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
JLab Audio is a fairly new player in the overcrowded headphone market catering to the budget crowd. The JBuds Band Wireless Neckband is one of its latest offerings to the market. I will do my honest review of this new budget headset JLab is offering.
First of all the build quality, the JBuds headset sports thinner neckband compared to early neckband headsets and is made of plastic. This is a plus as it makes it lighter and less intrusive for the user. It also comes in a black and have a comfortable fit. Also the earbuds are magnetic so you don’t need a clip when you are not using the headset but still wearing it. But unlike more expensive earbuds, the JBuds do not go into sleep mode when the two earbuds are paired together.
The controls of the JBuds are found on the right side of the neckband and has the usual power/pause/play button as wells as volume and forward/back buttons. Going into pairing mode is the same as other Bluetooth headsets and pairing was a breeze. One thing I like about his headset is that there is a non-annoying (IMO) voice prompt in almost every function. It even dictates the number of the other party when there is a call. And it also vibrates when there is a call which is a definite plus and a feature not commonly found in headsets from all price ranges.
There is no app for this headset like those found in more expensive models but that is not a dealbreaker for me. Battery is rated at eight hours but I haven’t really tested that full at the time of this writing. I have already run it for several hours and so far so good. Only time will tell if the battery truly performs as expected.
As for the sound quality, spatial sound is present and the bass thought not booming is at decent levels. The mids aare fine but the high are somewhat lacking therefore I feel that clarity is not up to my expectations. Perhaps I am expecting too much from this pair of earbuds. Nonetheless, the JBuds performs acoustically similar to other earbuds in its price range. But the features that I mentioned like build quality, voice prompt and vibration alerts put the JBuds a notch ahead compared to similar priced earbuds. As such I am recommending this earbuds for those who are in the market for inexpensive earbuds. Of course there are better earbuds out there, but then again those sell for three to four times the price of the JBuds.
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Enjoy music in an exciting way with this portable Sony Bluetooth speaker. The wireless feature offers hands-free usage and the EXTRA BASS gives sound a boost due to the passive radiator, which enhances low-end tones. This Sony Bluetooth speaker is waterproof and dustproof, allowing you to take it to the pool or the beach.
Customer Rating
3
Ok speaker but consider other options
on April 11, 2019
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The Sony XB12 is the successor to the hugely popular XB10. That said, should you give it a go or stick to the older XB10?
Both speakers have essentially the same design which are half-sized can speakers with two relatively minor design changes. First would be the control panel. The XB12 has pronounced controls for power, volume, pause and add speaker unlike the XB10 which is a plus for me. Second, the XB12 now has a strap instead of a loop with a ring wherein the ring can be used as a directional stand. For some, this may be something to consider.
Performance wise, both have a battery life of 16 hours. As of this writing, I have still have not tested this but I already used the XB12 for 8 hours and so far so good. And unlike bigger Sony speakers, volume seems not to be lessened after a few hours to save on battery life. One thing to note is that as per the manual, charging the unit is at 4 ½ hours. Also, the XB12 has an IPX67 rating whereas the XB10 has an IPX5 rating which is a definite plus.
Pairing of the speaker was a breeze and my test unit was ready to go. Upon initial playback, I wasn’t really impressed with the sound especially the bass though I expect speakers of this size don’t really have much bass at all. However, things changed after I continuously ran the speaker the whole day and audio from this unit became much better. (Note that most if not all speakers require a burn-in period. This is no exception.) The mids and highs were clear and there is a noticeable improvement in bass. I’ve tried various music genres ranging from jazz, new age, classic & soft rock, 80 synthpop, reggae and hiphop. All save for hip hop gave good response. (But really you need more powerful bass for hip hop.) New age, jazz and soft rock on the other hand showed the clarity that this speaker can handle.
Like most Sony speakers, the XB12 is a straightforward Bluetooth speaker using version 4.2. There are no apps included and this may also be a dealbreaker for some. But what may seem dealbreaker for me is the lack of NFC in the XB12. The XB10 has NFC. And though some may argue that few use NFC at all, it is an indication that Sony scrimped on this one.
While there is still much to like in the XB12, the XB10 is still a more feasible option given the fact that its price is going down due to the entry of the XB12. And if you add a few dollars more, you can get two XB10s and pair them together giving you a much wider range of sound making the XB10 truly the better option IMHO.
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Keep rooms clean with this Shark APEX DuoClean with Zero-M corded stick vacuum. Featuring a powerful motor and innovative DuoClean dual brushrolls, this vacuum easily removes dust, dirt and debris from floors and carpets. This Shark APEX DuoClean with Zero-M corded stick vacuum has a slim profile to get underneath furniture.
Customer Rating
5
Awesome modular vacuum cleaner
on April 9, 2019
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
The Shark Apex Corded Stick Vac is one of the newer models released by Shark. First it composed of three primary parts namely the motorized vacuum, a motorized floor nozzle and a wand to connect the three. Once all three are connected, the vacuum is lightweight in design and easy to carry. The vacuum is made of plastic but build quality is robust.
Operating the vacuum is pretty much straight forward, there is a switch in the vacuum module that has for level for rugs and flooring and another for carpets. When I tested the vacuum, I was pleasantly surprised that the spinning brush and power of the vacuum are quite strong. Another surprise is that the floor nozzle pivots similarly to the other vacuum with a ball. But the main advantage of the Shark Apex is that without the ball, it is much easier to vacuum spaces under without lifting anything.
To add to that the floor nozzle also has “headlights” making it easier for you to see underneath your furniture. This is also a nice addition to the vacuum. Also, the floor nozzle has “Zero-M” features which I guess means zero maintenance which indicates the brush needs no or little maintenance at all. The brush differs from regular vacuum brushes because it has some blades in the rollerbrush. I haven’t tested it brushroller much but from my initial use, it has almost no dirt in the brush as compared to other rollerbrushes. This is a plus but I still have to let time really be the judge here.
The vacuum can be uninstalled easy and you can attach any of the accessories bundled with it. Three are included which are: a crevice tool; a pet-multi tool and a precision duster. Other accessories are also available from Shark. Like the floor nozzle, the main vacuum module has a light helping you to see better if you use the accessories. And since the wand is also detachable, the vacuum can reach more. But though the vacuum module is touted as a handheld one, for me it is rather large so that using it to clean the interior of a car is impractical. Another downside of this is that the vacuum is top heavy so for some people, using the vacuum may result into a little arm strain.
I cannot have more words for this vacuum except that though it may look lightweight, it can do the job of seemingly bigger vacuums. And since it is modular, storage for this vacuum is much easier too.
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Connect with friends on this unlocked Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone. Its generous 16GB capacity stores more photos and music, and its quad-core CPU ensures speedy performance. The card slot supports a microSD, and the 8-megapixel camera has autofocus for sharper images. The loudspeaker on this Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone plays your favorite tunes.
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3 out of 5Slow processor
By DeeV
Good phone but internet is nad real slow but other than that very good
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Los Angeles
Internet not exactly slow and processor not bad
November 24, 2016
The wifi performance is good. However I found it odd that when I used fast.com to measure speed, the phone registered 20 mbps which by itself pretty good if you're using a phone. But since I ran it simultaneously with my pc, my pc had a 70 mbps. Also the processor is not bad. It is not the latest and is commonly found in low end or rather entry level android phones. If you want a better phone you might want to consider the POP 4S which is similar but has an octa-core processor at 1.8 GHz, 2GB RAM 13 mp camera with a fingerprint sensor at $170. This sells for $150. So the $20 dollar difference is worth it. But the Black Friday deal sells at $50. So I got this phone. :)
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Connect with friends on this unlocked Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone. Its generous 16GB capacity stores more photos and music, and its quad-core CPU ensures speedy performance. The card slot supports a microSD, and the 8-megapixel camera has autofocus for sharper images. The loudspeaker on this Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone plays your favorite tunes.
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1 out of 5
1 out of 5Crash
By MarkTwain
I wanted to like this phone. The specs were just fine. The screen was just fine. The only complaint I had was that the phone reboots frequently. Fresh off a factory reset, it would constantly reboot before I could even set it up. As a software engineer, I am disappointed that software like this can even be released. This is not the way to showcase a brand and the reason for many returns on otherwise perfectly fine hardware.
msumulong
Los Angeles
Letting it rest seems to do the trick.
December 11, 2016
A lot of Alcatel models are like this including my Pop 4+. It seems that if you have a boot loop, let the phone rest for a few minutes then restart. do this even if you have wiped data. But this shouldn't happen at all especially for a new phone.
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Connect with friends on this unlocked Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone. Its generous 16GB capacity stores more photos and music, and its quad-core CPU ensures speedy performance. The card slot supports a microSD, and the 8-megapixel camera has autofocus for sharper images. The loudspeaker on this Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone plays your favorite tunes.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Unlocked dual sim android phone
By ASCX
Alcatel uses older underpowered cpu which slows performance compared to currently available android marshmallow phones. Alcatel does support adoptive SD card storage unlike LG and Samsung. Dual sim is a plus. Needs better processor to be competitive.
msumulong
Los Angeles
POP 4S has a faster processor
December 11, 2016
as mentioned in the title, if you need a faster phone get the 4S. It has a 1.8Ghz processer and 2GB RAM. There are three POP 4 phones - POP 4/POP 4 Plus/POP 4S wherein the 4 Plus is the mid-tier POP 4 phone. But for $49.99 during Black Friday, why not?
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Connect with friends on this unlocked Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone. Its generous 16GB capacity stores more photos and music, and its quad-core CPU ensures speedy performance. The card slot supports a microSD, and the 8-megapixel camera has autofocus for sharper images. The loudspeaker on this Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone plays your favorite tunes.
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5When it CAN be used its good, But it cant be used.
By Reona945
The phone keeps restarting even though the battery has more than enough charge. I've tried a hard reset and that hasnt helped. A factory reset stopped the cycle and i managed to use the phone for like 20 minutes and the phone restarted. When we ordered the phone, we also ordered a case from a third party. At first we thought the case was pressing the power button because it was a tight fit but it didnt seem right. There was also an incident i had in the past with the one touch evolve that was exactly the same. I would like to hear back and now if this can be fix :) Have a nice Day!
msumulong
Los Angeles
No updates available
December 19, 2016
AS mentioned no updates available yet.
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Connect with friends on this unlocked Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone. Its generous 16GB capacity stores more photos and music, and its quad-core CPU ensures speedy performance. The card slot supports a microSD, and the 8-megapixel camera has autofocus for sharper images. The loudspeaker on this Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone plays your favorite tunes.
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5Reboot loop
By Proz
After having the phone for less than 1 month, I took it on vacation where I didn't have service. On the way my phone started to restart randomly. When I arrived at my destination the phone started into a reboot loop. If I caught it booting up quick enough occasionally I could navigate for a couple minutes. Even after I was able to get wifi connected and any other setting I thought could affect it such as gps location disabled the phone continued into the reboot loop. After researching on many blogs and andriod q and a sites I couldn't find a helpful answer to remedy the issue. I reluctantly did a factory reset but the loop continued. Finally, after returning back home I attempted to use the phone and it returned to "normal". I am very dissatisfied and I am generally very easy to please. I will be looking for another device to replace this asap.
msumulong
Los Angeles
seems to be the gps
December 20, 2016
I also did the factory reset to ease the symptoms. But it seems to be the gps module as then random reboots often occur when I am in my car and mobile. Also when I use Yelp and try to get directions, the phone restarts. No problem when I'm home though.
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Connect with friends on this unlocked Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone. Its generous 16GB capacity stores more photos and music, and its quad-core CPU ensures speedy performance. The card slot supports a microSD, and the 8-megapixel camera has autofocus for sharper images. The loudspeaker on this Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone plays your favorite tunes.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Alcatel - Pop 4 Plus 4g
By xkenox
Unlocked Alcatel - Pop 4 Plus 4g Lte With 16gb Memory Cell Phone - Metal Silver Hairbrush.
The phone could not get data connections with T-Mobile.
The phone could not get data connections with T-Mobile.
msumulong
Los Angeles
works with t-mobile
January 4, 2017
I have a T-Mobile account and 4G. works. Make sure you select T-Mobile in the APN settings.
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Connect with friends on this unlocked Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone. Its generous 16GB capacity stores more photos and music, and its quad-core CPU ensures speedy performance. The card slot supports a microSD, and the 8-megapixel camera has autofocus for sharper images. The loudspeaker on this Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone plays your favorite tunes.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great Laptop at Great Price
By BBUser808
from Hawaii
Got this on Black Friday. Considering the price, awesome laptop, used for about a month, no complaints what so ever.
msumulong
Los Angeles
This is for a cell phone
January 8, 2017
This review section is for a cell phone and not a laptop.
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Connect with friends on this unlocked Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone. Its generous 16GB capacity stores more photos and music, and its quad-core CPU ensures speedy performance. The card slot supports a microSD, and the 8-megapixel camera has autofocus for sharper images. The loudspeaker on this Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone plays your favorite tunes.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Good quality, but issue with 4G
By Praveen
I purchased this phone on black Friday because bestbuy was selling at $50, the phone had 2-yrs warranty, and Alcatel is one of the few good brands. I was excited about this purchase thinking that I paid only $50, but my excitement did vanish in a couple of days when I found that the phone restarts itself. After keeping an eye on the phone for a few days, I found that it restarts only when I drive or I am in a remote area. I googled about the issue and luckily found the reason behind restart. I am using T-mobile connection and had turned 4G LTE on. The 4G LTE service of T-mobile is not available in all areas of ABQ and therefore whenever I drove in areas where T-mobile signal was weak, phone used to restart. My phone never restarted in my school or in my house as T-mobile signal is excellent in these places. To fix the issue, I changed the network settings in my phone and set 3G as the default data service and after that it never restarted.
So, if any of you are facing restart issue, just stop using 4G LTE and use 3G. This solution worked for me. Hopefully it might work for you,too.
My finding is - this phone supports 4G only if the strength of the signal is excellent, otherwise, it restarts itself. But I don't know why doesn't it ,like other brands, work in case of bad signal. My friend has samsung phone and she never had the restart issue though we go to all the places together in the same car.
All other features of this phone are like samsung phone - my the most favorite brand. I haven't observed any other issue and the phone works like charm. Speed, sound quality (the default music player doesn't have equalizer, so you might try VLC music player), picture+video quality, and call quality are just superb. Finally I started loving this phone.
So, if any of you are facing restart issue, just stop using 4G LTE and use 3G. This solution worked for me. Hopefully it might work for you,too.
My finding is - this phone supports 4G only if the strength of the signal is excellent, otherwise, it restarts itself. But I don't know why doesn't it ,like other brands, work in case of bad signal. My friend has samsung phone and she never had the restart issue though we go to all the places together in the same car.
All other features of this phone are like samsung phone - my the most favorite brand. I haven't observed any other issue and the phone works like charm. Speed, sound quality (the default music player doesn't have equalizer, so you might try VLC music player), picture+video quality, and call quality are just superb. Finally I started loving this phone.
msumulong
Los Angeles
Alcatel is aware of this issue
March 13, 2017
I called tech support and was informed that there is an issue with this phone. Alcatel promptly replaced my phone with newer firmware and presumably hardware and the problems of random reboots have gone.
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Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Worst experience ever buying this phone
By Gourav
I brought this phone for $50 during Thanksgiving and this phone was delivered to me after 30 days but I thought OK its late but may be worth it.
I start using this phone and haven't made even 5 calls this phone restarting by itself every min, so i did factory reset and tried all other suggestions from online forums but nothing helped. Since this is under warranty i had to ship it Alcatel repair center but on my own pocket expenses, AH!.
Alcatel should cover shipping fees as its their fault that their phone is faulty.
Alcatel don't even have their store/facility locations where i can go give my phone for repair physically rather paying for shipping.
I would also recommend that Best Buy has brand name and they should NOT allow low quality brands/product to be sold on their site.
I start using this phone and haven't made even 5 calls this phone restarting by itself every min, so i did factory reset and tried all other suggestions from online forums but nothing helped. Since this is under warranty i had to ship it Alcatel repair center but on my own pocket expenses, AH!.
Alcatel should cover shipping fees as its their fault that their phone is faulty.
Alcatel don't even have their store/facility locations where i can go give my phone for repair physically rather paying for shipping.
I would also recommend that Best Buy has brand name and they should NOT allow low quality brands/product to be sold on their site.
msumulong
Los Angeles
Alcatel covers shipping costs
April 20, 2017
I also bought mine during Thanksgiving and had the same problem. I called Alcatel and they acknowledged that there is a hardware problem and emailed a shipping label for FedEx. Within a week or so I received a replacement phone via UPS. Do note I did pay for shipping and replacement of my phone. In fairness to Alcatel this replacement phone does not have the random reboots anymore.
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Connect with friends on this unlocked Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone. Its generous 16GB capacity stores more photos and music, and its quad-core CPU ensures speedy performance. The card slot supports a microSD, and the 8-megapixel camera has autofocus for sharper images. The loudspeaker on this Alcatel Pop 4 smartphone plays your favorite tunes.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5DO NOT BUY THIS
By ramalax678
from Atlanta
PRICE, PROCESSOR EVERYTHING LOOKS GOOD, BUT AFTER 6 MOTH OF USE THE PHONE DIE, HAVE AN INTERNAL DAMAGE, I BOUGHT THIS CELL PHONE ON BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND 2016, BECAUSE WAS A GOOD PRICE, BUT CHEAP IS BAD MOST OF THE TIME, PLEASE DO IT THE FAVOR TO YOU SPEND A LITTLE MORE LIKE A SAMSUNG J7 OR SONY ANOTHER BRAND AND DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE... WILL DIE IN YOUR HANDS
msumulong
Los Angeles
there is a two year warranty
May 21, 2017
There is a two year warranty and Alcatel honors this warranty.
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when you are in a call is only the right one supposed to work but with everything else, they both work?
Yes. And I am bewildered with that even if you are using both.
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Can this be paired with the Bose SA5?
AFAIK it is only compatible only with the Bose 500, 700 and Soundtouch 300 soundbars.
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Is the 500 newer than the 300 and can you use with cinematic 15
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Is trac phone compatible if I am trying to purchase air time?
yes but you may have to manually configure APN settings.
9 years, 3 months ago
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How old is this model alcatel pop 4 ?when did it come available?
It became available 2nd qtr of 2016.
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Google Play store states this phone does not have an Accelerometer, so cannot be used with Google glass.
Given that it is a low end Android phone, do not expect that it will have an accelerometer nor NFC. GPS and BT are standard features though.
9 years, 5 months ago
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it supports quick charging?
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What phone plans can I use. I want a go phone plan. Like page plus where I can pay 6-10 cents a minute over 3- 4 months. Not a monthly plan.
You can have that option when you try to activate your SIM online.
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does the LG v10 tmobile phone
does this phone accept a sim card? i already have a tmobile acct i just want a new phone, LG
Yes. I am using my current SIM card. It has a nano sim card though.
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