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The GO Work Wireless On-Ear Headset from JLab will be your new best friend at the office. Featuring 45+ hours of playtime to get you through a full work week and Bluetooth multipoint, you can connect to 2 devices at once so you can transition from mobile to laptop without tocuhing any settings. The GO Work Headset also features 2 microphones for clear calling, a retractable boom mic with LED quick mute indicator, multi-functional buttons for controls, and 2 EQ settings for Work or Music mode.
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The Jlab Work Go Office headset is a value for money pair of headset suited for working at home or in the office. Though the model is made of plastic, it doesn’t feel cheap. It has a boom which can be used left or right by just rotating the boom.
The battery has an impressive life of 45 hours and can be fully charged within two hours. I haven’t fully tested the battery but I now have used around 20 hours by my estimate. But knowing Jlab, the performance of their products are within range of it stated capacity. The headset comes with a USB-C cable and an auxiliary wire for a wired connection.
One thing to note though is that during audio calls, the sound of the speaker on the other end of the call is somewhat muffled. Also, there seems to be a noticeable gap in calls. Further, since these are on-ear headphones the do become a bit warm on your ears. For this I am reducing one star. Otherwise, this is a solid performer.
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Jam out to your tunes with these black JLab GO Air true wireless earbuds. Three sets of gel buds offer a comfortable and secure fit for all-day use, while the rechargeable 43 mAh lithium-polymer battery on each earbud offers up to 5 hours of use when fully charged. These JLab GO Air true wireless earbuds have a 30-foot Bluetooth connectivity range, letting you wander away from connected devices freely.
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The Jlab GO Air True Wireless earbuds is the younger sibling of the highly popular Jlab Jbuds Air True Wireless earbuds. They are essentially the same save for the charging case which is an open type of case with magnets holding the earbuds and a battery of 5 hours per charge and with a total of 20 hours using the charging case. And like most Jlab TWS, a charging cable is attached to its case.
Included also are three sets of ear gel tips. And these are available in four colors namely black, white, blue, and olive green. The sound signature and feature set of the Jlab GO Air is similar to the Jbuds. At its current price point this is a “bang for the buck” pair of TWS earbuds. I’d highly recommend this pair.
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VP83 LensHopper Camera-Mount Condenser Shotgun Microphone
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The Shure VP83 Lenshopper condenser microphone has been for eight years (afaik) and is still great run and gun videographers tool next to its elder silbing the VP83F. Why you may ask? It’s because of its simplicity. With a chassis made of metal, it still weighs only a little less than six ounces making it as it were made of plastic but has the build quality you would expect.
The VP83 is powered by a single AA battery which can power the mic for 130 hours. In the power switch there is an option to use the low-cut feature to reduce low frequency sound. There is also a switch to adjust gain for the mic. These can be adjusted to work with your dslr or camcorder to get the best audio possible. While the gain range is limited to -10dB, 0 and +20dB, it’s best to experiment which would yield the best results. In my case, using a -10dB and turning the low-cut filter option gives the best result when used with my Nikon D7200. Your results may vary though depending on your camera and its corresponding settings.
Being a directional microphone, its off-axis performance performs very decent. But my one gripe with the VP83 is that it should have included a deadcat with this microphone. Still the VP83 performs as advertised.
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Say Hello to Cleaner, Fresher Indoor Air~24/7.Monitor and clean your air 24/7 with the Filtrete~ 310 Sq. Ft. Smart Air Purifier for Large Rooms from the most trusted HVAC filter brand in America*. These easy-to-use connected devices automatically improve the quality of the air you breathe, taking action when air quality issues arise at home. The devices also integrate seamlessly with the Filtrete~ Smart App, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and other smart home products.With so much bad stuff in our indoor air, why not choose an air purifier and filter to help keep your home~s air cleaner and fresher?Included with each Filtrete~ Smart Air Purifier is a True HEPA filter, which captures 99.97% of airborne particles**, such as allergens, dust, lint, mold spores, bacteria, viruses and pet dander. Plus, every filter is electrostatically engineered to pull in and trap microscopic airborne particles. Many of those particles are 1000x smaller than you can see.Give yourself some peace of mind with a sleek Filtrete~ Smart Air Purifier that automatically monitors, reacts and purifies air in large rooms.
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from Glendora, CA
The Filtrete - 310 Sq. Ft. Smart Air Purifier for Large Room is as advertised. Operation is pretty straightforward and practically there is no need to read the manual. Once you have removed the plastic cover of filter itself and plug it in, you’re ready to go!
On top of the air purifier is a touch control panel with the power button on the left then fan controls, a timer, a filter life gauge and a light control button. On the bottom of these controls is an indoor air monitor. Just set the fan to auto and that’s it!
In order to use the smart features of the purifier, just download the app and scan the QR at the inside of the unit at the bottom of the filter. The app has all the feature found in the control panel plus it can also monitor the air outside your home.
There is nothing much more to say about this filter except for that it is a rock solid performer!
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Life Dot 2 XR is optimized for noise cancelling~ changing its settings depending on your surroundings. On top of this it delivers thumping beats, clear calls, and a 35-hour playtime. Using the Soundcore app, you can customize your touch controls and sound profile to perfectly fit the way you listen.
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4
Great performance for its class
on May 6, 2021
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from Glendora, CA
The Anker - Soundcore Life Dot 2 XR Earbuds True Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds is Anker’s latest foray in the ANC space. First, is that the form factor is rather small for a pair of ANC earbuds when compared to the competition which sells double the price. The supplied silicone tips have a good seal and to provide a secure fit, wings are also provided for these earbuds. And while I am no fan of wings, I must say these are the best fitting pair of earbuds that I own. (And I own eight!) And for comparison I have replaced the supplied earbuds with a pair of memory foam tips and quite surprisingly the supplied silicone tips can hold up against the memory foam tips. Add to that that the Dot 2 XR has IPX rating of 5 which makes it perfect for the gym.
Battery life of these earbuds is at an impressive 7 hours and with the charging case totals to 35 hours. The sound signature of these earbuds is pretty much balanced but will not wow bassheads. Fortunately, with the included app, there are 22 eq profiles to choose from and also a customizable eq setting wherein several profiles can be saved giving you the sound you want.
There are four mics included so calls are pretty decent. By that I mean voice quality is neither great nor bad as I have tried better sounding earbuds with other buds. Still in my opinion call quality is more on the great side so there’s nothing to worry about.
As for the noise cancelling, obviously these cannot compare to “cans”. That said the noise cancelling features are still impressive since unlike other models, there are several options for the level of noise cancellation you prefer. Even ambient mode has two options. These features are often found only in “cans” and higher end earbuds.
Anker/Soundcore provides a USB-C charging cable which is the standard nowadays. But still I wish that Anker/Soundcore added wireless charging capabilities in this model.
One thing to note is that Anker/Soundcore has released identical models with different names thereby confusing its customers. The earbuds space is already crowded and by doing so Anker is adding further to the confusion. Thus I am removing one star for this and not for its performance. Still, this is a great pair of ANC TWS earbuds.
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Meet the second-gen Nest Hub from Google,~ the center of your helpful home. Stay entertained in the kitchen with shows, videos, and music. In the living room, control your compatible lights, TVs, and other smart devices with a tap or your voice. And in the bedroom, Nest Hub can help you wake up easier with a Sunrise Alarm.
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4
A nice improvement over the first gen
on April 8, 2021
Posted by: msumulong
from Glendora, CA
This Google Nest Hub is Google’s second generation hub to be an all-in-one device. It is pretty much similar to the first generation with one notable exception – sleep sensing. But we’ll dwell on that later.
Setup of the Nest Hub was a breeze. All you need is to install the Google Home app to your device whether it be an Android device or an iOS device. Pretty much the Home app will guide you through everything.
Setup of the Nest Hub was a breeze. All you need is to install the Google Home app to your device whether it be an Android device or an iOS device. Pretty much the Home app will guide you through everything.
Once setup, it is pretty much a hub that can control your Google connected devices via voice commands. But in case you don’t have any Google connected devices, the hub can function as a voice controlled entertainment device as it can be integrated with streaming apps like YouTube, Netflix and Disney +. Likewise, music too can be controlled via the YouTube Music app.
Of course, this can be your voice controlled assistant giving similar functionality found in your Andoid phone such as asking about the weather, date and time and what have you. Also, the screen also acts as a phot album wherein your photos stored in Google Photos can be made into a slideshow. And in case you’re not inclined to that, default screensavers are available. And lastly, the Nest Hub also has casting features should you want to integrate you apps not natively supported by the Nest Hub. Do note that while the speaker is an improvement over the previous generation Nest Hub, it will still not rock your house. Nonetheless, it performs quite decently. And besides, I have my dedicated BT speakers to do the rocking for me.
The main difference really is the addition of the Soli motion sense technology which is also found in the Pixel 4. And though I have a Pixel 4, I am not really a fan of this technology since I find limited use for it. Basically, the Soli technology in the Nest Hub is limited to pausing and snoozing.
But that said, Soli performs strongly in the addition of a sleep sensor in the Nest Hub. Rather than relying on cameras to detect your sleep patterns, the Nest Hub relies on motion sensing technology to monitor your sleep patterns. It is smart enough to distinguish if you are just rolling in bed or actually sleeping base on your movement. Also, the Nest Hub is smart enough to monitor your snoring and coughing at night. With that You can have a record of your sleep patterns which can enable you to improve your sleeping.
And though this may be better than wearing a sleep tracker, privacy concerns may still be an issue even though the Nest Hub doesn’t have a camera. But in case you don’t want nor need sleep tracking you can always turn it off Nonetheless, it still does a decent job in sleep tracking. I guess this is a feature not meant for everyone.
One disturbing thing about this new feature by Google though is that it may start charging for the service in the future. In one article, I’ve read that it may start in 2022. This is ironic for me since sleep tracking is a selling point for this device. For this, I am removing one star for a well functioning device. But for those still interested in the Nest Hub, this is something to note.
One disturbing thing about this new feature by Google though is that it may start charging for the service in the future. In one article, I’ve read that it may start in 2022. This is ironic for me since sleep tracking is a selling point for this device. For this, I am removing one star for a well functioning device. But for those still interested in the Nest Hub, this is something to note.
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The Mr. Coffee Iced Coffee Maker easily makes refreshing iced coffee in minutes at home. The simple measuring system makes it easy to brew the perfect ratio of hot, concentrated coffee over ice, for bold, flavorful coffee that~s never watered down.
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I’m not really a fan of fancy coffees as I prefer the traditional brew. But hey might as well try out what the fuzz about cold coffee. Well, here comes Mr. Coffee’s Single Serve Ice Coffee Maker. The ice coffee maker at first glance is nothing really special as it is really an ordinary coffee maker. What sets it apart that it offers convenience for those wanting iced coffee instead of a regular brew. Included in the package is a tumbler with two reusable straw. And by the way you can use your preferred tumbler.
Making iced coffee is fairly a simple matter. (Note that this is different from a cold brew where you have to chill the coffee overnight.) Just simply pour in water that is half of what the tumbler can contain in the coffeemaker and fill the tumbler with ice to the brim. Simply press the start button and coffee will brew and pour to the tumbler.
Normally the amount of coffee is exact when you use the included tumbler. But in as you use a different tumbler and feel that coffee will overflow, then there is a lever to stop the flow of coffee. It’s that easy.
I’ve never realized that coffee prepared this way. And I don’t really spend much on coffee outside my home, I just realized I can make those fancy cold coffees at home. In fact the box says you can save up to $800 a year on coffee. I’d recommend this iced coffee maker.
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The most powerful, intelligent cordless vacuum~ with a laser that reveals microscopic dust. Engineered for whole-home, deep cleaning it has suction power, run time and tools designed to deep clean your whole home. In Auto mode the Dyson V15 Detect intelligently optimizes suction and run time based on dust level and floor type. A piezo sensor and Dyson DLS technology automatically sense debris level and floor type to adapt suction for the right balance of power and run time when you need it. The Laser Slim Fluffy cleaner head reveals hidden dust on hard floors and the High torque cleaner head with anti-tangle comb adapts to all floor types. The Dyson V15 Detect calculates and categorizes picked-up particles, showing you on-screen as you clean. It also, displays run time countdown, power mode, and maintenance alerts.
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from Glendora, CA
The Dyson V15 Detect is touted as the most powerful, intelligent cordless vacuum, with a laser to reveal microscopic dust. And I must say that the V15 Detect lives up to the hype even though I am not a fan of cordless vacuum cleaner since I have a different branded one which is quite disappointing.
First, the V15 detect boasts of two cleaner heads: one a slim fluffy cleaner head with laser designed for hard floors; and the other one a high torque cleaner head. I’ve first tested the high torque cleaner head since I’m more familiar with that one as it is similar if not the same head as the one found in other Dyson vacuum cleaners such as the V11. And coupled with Dyson’s Hyperdymium motor (Dyson’s name for a very powerful motor) , this vacuum delivers! I am amazed at the strength of the suction of this vacuum.
The included battery is rated at one hour in regular use but can be extended to 75 minutes as per my observation. There is also a boost most to maximize performance but that would be at around 20 minutes or so. The roughly one hour or so is enough for me to clean my 1600 square foot home. And by the way there is an LCD display on thing product too.
Next is the more interesting part is the second head designed to clean hard floors. Of course, a head that can clean hard floors is nothing new. But the laser light at the cleaning head is new to me or perhaps in any vacuum cleaner. At first, I thought it was some sort of gimmick. But when I actually tried it, it actually works! On the right sight is a toggle switch which turns on a green light. And when it’s on, you can actually see the dust on the floor which would actually be almost invisible to the naked eye. This is a very neat function since you can be more focused on areas that needs to be cleaned more.
Also impressive is the ability of the V15 Detect to detect the type of floor and adjust the suction strength. But more impressive is the ability to calculate and categorize particle pick-up. In fact there is a display that gives you a reading of how much particles are picked up in terms of size. This technology is similar to how an air purifier senses the amount and size of particles it collects. But for me, I’m already impressed with the amount of dirt it picked up when I cleaned three carpets in my house!
And like most vacuum cleaners, it also comes with other attachments to accommodate various cleaning requirements such as a smaller rotating cleaning head, various brushes and a crevice tool. Also, a hanging rack is included too.
And while there are documents such as instructions for using the hanging rack and safety guidelines, there is no product manual included. A quick check on the Dyson website showed that a support page for this product is still non-existent. But a quick phone call to Dyson’s call center not only resulted in answering my queries about the subject but also activating my product warranty with an email as proof of warranty. So, kudos to Dyson on that too.
And while there are documents such as instructions for using the hanging rack and safety guidelines, there is no product manual included. A quick check on the Dyson website showed that a support page for this product is still non-existent. But a quick phone call to Dyson’s call center not only resulted in answering my queries about the subject but also activating my product warranty with an email as proof of warranty. So, kudos to Dyson on that too.
I would highly recommend this product for those who want a robust vacuum cleaner.
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Unleash your creativity with this all-in-one Dell Inspiron desktop computer. The 23.8-inch Full HD capacitive display delivers detailed visuals and offers smooth touch operation, while the 256GB SSD minimizes load times, letting you jump into work sessions quickly. This Dell Inspiron desktop computer has an 11th Gen Intel Core i3 processor and 8GB of RAM for running multiple programs simultaneously. Built in HD webcam, microphone, and speakers to win at conference calls.
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The new Dell - Inspiron 24" Touch screen All-In-One - Intel Core i3 - 8GB Memory is generally the update of Dell’s popular Inspiron All-in-One desktops. Boasting the newer 11th Gen i3 processor, the new Dell Inspiron provides nominal performance over last year’s model coupled with the newer and slightly faster integrated Iris GPU.
The new Inspiron still sports the black all-in-one design with bipod stands but with a tiltable screen/body and speakers located beneath. And like what the description mentioned earlier it has a 24” full hd touchscreen which has a matte screen providing less glare.
Touchscreen functionality is fairly responsive. But personally , I find it more useful in a two-in-one laptop setting rather desktop setting. The ports which include four USB – B ports and one USB – C ports. It has two HDMI ports one each for in and out. But for whatever reason I cannot make the HDMI in port to function as screen OSD does not seem to work. (This is something I have to call Dell about. And for this I am removing one star.)
The speakers are very decent and has that solid sound to it albeit volume is minimal. Of course, you can add on speakers of your choice. But for me, this is fairly efficient enough. A pair of a wireless keyboard and mouse comes bundled which is a step up give a lot of AIOs still come with a wired pair. But I still prefer to use my mechanical keyboard. And lastly, this AIO has a built-in webcam which is actually a pop-up/periscopic type which is neat.
And like most consumer grade PCs, this comes bundled with Windows Home 64-bit. Aside from Dell software, the version of Windows bundled has minimal third-party bloatware. And like most brand new computers, a Windows update is required which took me a couple of hours to accomplish including setting up the PC for basic use. Also, connecting to wi-fi was simple enough.
And like most consumer grade PCs, this comes bundled with Windows Home 64-bit. Aside from Dell software, the version of Windows bundled has minimal third-party bloatware. And like most brand new computers, a Windows update is required which took me a couple of hours to accomplish including setting up the PC for basic use. Also, connecting to wi-fi was simple enough.
Not much more can said about this PC save for the fact that is a solid AIO. but do note that this is an everyday computer built for surfing and office applications. It may handle a bit of gaming and photo and video editing. But if those are your top priorities, better look elsewhere. And I would still recommend it for others looking for an everyday computer.
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With an immersive 4K HDR3 viewing experience, Epson Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector represents a new generation of digital projection that redefines the everyday television experience by offering a stunning 130" picture. Equipped with proprietary 4K PRO-UHD~2 3LCD technology, Epson Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector produces vivid colors and deep blacks for an exceptionally bright, colorful and sharp picture in virtually any viewing environment. Whether you~re watching a live sporting event, streaming your favorite series, gaming on the latest generation of consoles, or watching a blockbuster movie, Epson Ultra Short Throw Laser Projectior will simply amaze you.
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5
A fantastic ultra short throw
on March 2, 2021
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from Glendora, CA
There are two color variants for the Epson EpiqVision LS500 namely black and white to suit your specific color preferences unlike other projectors which solely come in one color only. And the color white (and its different tones) seem to be the more popular color. What comes inside the box is the projector itself with a protective lens cover, a power cable, two remote control devices with two pairs of batteries, an Epson branded Android TV dongle with a short HDMI cable and also a short USB cable for power. Also included are quick setup guides in different languages. The full manual is available for download at the Epson website.
Setting up the projector is pretty much as straightforward process. First determine what size your image you want. The Epson LS500 is capable of providing an image size ranging from 70” to 130”. Of course the bigger the better, otherwise you would be better off with just a 4K TV. Epson has a video to setup the screen both available in its website and in YouTube. And for those who got the bundled screen, a popup measuring cardboard guide and a computer image is available to download on the Epson website. For those wanting an image size of 100” a projector distance or throw of 15” is required (Note the Epson video states 17” whereas the manual states 15”) and a throw of around 20” is needed. Also, the projector must be below or have a vertical throw of 13” below the screen. A complete guide for throw distances is available in the Epson website. And for the uninitiated the LS500 and most home theatre projectors have a screen aspect ratio of 16:9. In my case, I did it the old fashioned way, I positioned my projector 15” away from my wall taking measurements of 49” x 87” for a 100” image size.
Powering up the LS500 by my estimate is around 40 seconds but that also includes the boot up of Android TV. (Compare that to the roughly minute and a half from my 65” Hisense Android TV.) And without Android TV, boot from my guess would be around 30 seconds or maybe even less. From thereon, the next step is to properly align the projector image to the screen just by physically moving the projector accordingly by a little bit. (And that seems pretty obvious enough.) The next step is to go to Settings then start the installation. There you can see more details on how to setup your screen including how to use the use the adjustable feet on the front of the projector. The main issue here is that the foot knobs are pretty much stuck most of the time and has become quite annoying to adjust. Also, the front feet are non-adjustable. For me, it has been much easier to use floor protectors to adjust the projector.
Once done, you can use both horizontal and vertical correction to fine tune your alignment. Likewise, you can use the quick corner feature to micro align the corners to the edges of your screen. But with other projectors, they have an eight point correction tool as compared to the four corner tool Epson has. And if in case you really can’t fit in the screen in your screen, it also has a zoom tool just to do that. I actually prefer to make the necessary corrections by just physically adjusting the projector.
One thing to note is the blanking tool in the LS500. Generally, it is easy to dismiss the necessity of this tool if you are using a wall, a large roll up or stretch screen or even a fixed frame screen with a two and a half inch bezel. But coming from a portable cloth projector screen to an edgeless screen, I found that blanking out the image bleed to be quite annoying given the fact that though there may be an actual bezel in my frame, it is actually a quarter inch wide only. Physically aligning it would be a near impossible task as an ultra short throw projector. Even aligning your image with the keystone correction tool tends to greatly distort your image. And from my initial observation, image correction may be required as often you may change the volume of the show you are watching. I guess that is part of “projector life.”
With regard to image quality aside from it being great, I would like to make some layman or amateur clarifications with regard to Epson’s 3LCD/PRO-UHD. Most projectors use DLP technology to create 4K images with 8 million pixels. But most if not all DLP based projectors also use a so-called color wheel which if the projector is not adjusted and in conjunction with inappropriate screen may lead to the so-called rainbow effect. This has been an annoyance of AV enthusiasts. With 3LCD technology there are some advantages and some trade-offs. 3LCD projectors tend to be brighter hence the LS500 4,000 lumens ratings and this “rainbow effect” is removed. On the other hand, contrast levels are reduced and instead of 8 million pixels (3840 x 2160 or 4096 x 2160), PRO-UHD has a limitation of 4 million pixels (1920 x 1080 x 2). So what does this mean to us consumers. From my untrained eyes, the difference is negligible. Do note that I am coming from an Epson 3LCD XGA projector (800 x 600) which is not even 720p but higher that DVD resolution. The resolution is still great. Only pixel peepers will really concern themselves with this. But I am telling this to let you have an informed decision when considering the Epson LS500.
There are four color modes in the LS500 namely Dynamic, Bright Cinema, Cinema and Gaming modes. The Dynamic mode maximizes Epson’s 4,000 lumens giving you the brightest options. This would be optimal if there is a lot of ambient light around. However, this mode tends to oversaturate. The Bright Cinema mode as per my understanding utilizes 2,500 lumas and is the default setting. For those used to the brightness of TVs, this seems to be the acceptable setting hence the default. The regular Cinema mode uses 50% brightness, so I am assuming 1,250 lumens are used and in my opinion gives you a more real life cinema experience in terms of brightness. Also, the lower brightness helps you in preserving the life of the lasers though the LS500 has a life of 20,000 lamp hours or ten years or so with regular use. Finally, there is a Gaming mode which has the same brightness level of the Bright Cinema mode but boasts of a 16.7 ms input lag. But since I am not a gamer, this has real life use for this. And even if my twelve year old son decides to play using the projector, the default color mode is likely to be used.
Aside from the color modes, you can also find the usual color setting found on regular TVs such as Brightness, Contrast, Color Saturation and more. But for most people leaving these alone work as the Color Modes area doing such a great job. Also, custom settings can also be saved in the projector.
There are some things I would like to point out though. In the product literature, it is stated the LS500 is 3D capable. However, Epson Customer Service as noticed in Q & A sections in the web would state that it is not. But I have seen professional reviews stating that the LS500 is 3D capable and 3D movies such as Avatar and Alice and Wonderland were used for the reviews. But in my case, the 3D option is disabled even though though my Blu Ray player is 3D capable. But given these pro reviews I have seen were written months ago, perhaps they got early versions where the 3D option is available. And for whatever reason, Epson decided to disable it in later releases. As to why Epson would do that, I have not idea. Regardless, 3D movies have already gone the way of the dinosaurs, It is no great loss for me.
Also, Epson representatives say that you cannot mount it in your ceiling. But I have noticed that there is an option to reverse the image therefore, indicating that you can actually mount it. I find this odd enough since the main purpose of being able to flip the screen is if you want to reverse mount it on your ceiling. But honestly, that kind of defeats the purpose of an ultra short throw projector as one of its main selling points is the simplicity of setting it up.
Lastly, aspect ratio adjustment has been disabled too. I often use the aspect ratio to fill in the screen but that this is more for the computers I use. But then again, Epson did a good in maintaining the ratio and the blanking tool is doing a good job in maintaining edges.
But in spite of these shortcomings, the Epson LS500 produces fantastic images and video and has provided a feature set that can come with a fair amount of future proofing that it is a worthwhile investment. The Epson LS500 PRO-UHD Ultra Short Throw Projector is one of the best out there.
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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
msumulong
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 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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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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Overall
2 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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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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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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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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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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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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