Brew more than just espresso with the Ninja Espresso & Coffee Barista System. Brew more than just a standard espresso shot with 4 distinct styles. Brew a standard espresso shot (40ml), a Lungo for a larger, less concentrated shot (110ml), an espresso shot over ice (30ml), or the exclusive Ristretto for a smaller, more concentrated shot (25ml). Choose one of three drip coffee styles: Classic, Rich, and Over Ice to tackle any coffee craving. With 9 coffee brew sizes ranging from single cup, to travel mug, and even 12-cup carafe, brew any size coffee you desire. With Barista Plus Technology, this 19-bar pressure system delivers an ultra-flavorful espresso with a silky-smooth crema by brewing at the optimal temperature and pressure. Create cappuccinos, lattes, and other coffeehouse drinks with the built-in, fold-away frother.
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I've always enjoyed a fresh cup of coffee every now and then. More recently, I've been liking the cappuccino/lattes and such but don't really like paying $5+ for one whenever I want it. Enter this super snazzy coffee machine that does a whole lot more than just brew a pot of coffee.
On top of your normal brewing a pot of coffee, this machine can do individual brews, K-Cups, as well as espresso and cappuccino type drinks. Controls for the machine are pretty simple/intuitive and everything is pretty easy to clean.
After performing a thorough cleaning cycle on this machine, I brew up a regular pot of coffee and it worked well. For a full carafe, it took about 8-10 minutes or so. It used up pretty much the whole water reservoir but that's to be expected I guess. The keep warm feature is nice and the machine can take just about any grind of coffee you have. I had some leftover pods from an older machine. These were pretty fine grind so I emptied them into a filter and got to brewing. I do need to get some more K-Cups as I'm eager to try out the single brew on this as well as using the frother.
So far, it's been pretty cool to use. This isn't your ordinary coffee machine so it might take a bit to get used to. However, seems like a really nice addition to any kitchen and very useful.
Enjoy the versatile headset for Hybrid work and beyond with the Voyager 4320 Wireless Noise Cancelling Stereo Headset with mic. It's everything you need to stay productive and connected to all your devices whether at home or in the office. Long day of calls made easier with all-day comfort and dual-mic Acoustic Fence technology that eliminates background noise. Phenomenal flexibility, connectivity, and freedom.
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With the working from home bit, I have to sit in on a lot of (sometimes unnecessary) conference calls. Normally, I'd use my laptios mic/speakers however I've run into some issues with background noise, low sound quality and poor mic performance. I have another wired headset I used to use however that seems to have passed on and isn't quite the same (quality wise) as it used to be. This headset seemed to check off a few boxes in that it's wireless, lightweight and (supposedly) comfortable. After some use with this on my calls today, I'm quite impressed so far with this headset.
Included in the box is your charging cable, headset and carrying bag. Pretty much the standard fare in terms of contents so nothing out of the ordinary here. Cable is plenty long enough for my needs since I'm at my desk the majority of the time and can plug in and charge whenever needed. Big bonus for me here is the wireless/bluetooth capability. My previous headset was wired so couldn't really leave my laptop and get something to drink or do laundry or whatever. Since these are wireless, no issues now as I can freely roam around my place and do stuff while still on a call. The range on this is 50 feet or so however my place isn't quite that big. From wandering around from room to room I haven't experienced any drops or frequent disconnects. The only time it did disconnect was when I went to my bedroom which is about 30 feet away and about 6 walls away from my laptop. Not surprised by this as even some of my other bluetooth earbuds have this issue.
The headset is lightweight for sure. I sat on about 4 calls today, each ranging from 30-60 minutes in duration. Never once did the headset feel heavy or uncomfortable. Being pretty lightweight, it almost got to the point where I didn't feel them on my head which is great. And as far as comfort goes, these are SUPER comfy. Normally, I hate on-ear headphones since they are uncomfortable for me and make my ears hurt after some use. The earpads on these are sorta squishy to the touch so they don't press against my earlobes like most other on-ear headphones do. As such, I have no concerns/issues with wearing these for long periods of time as they check the box in terms of comfort.
I don't have any negatives about this headset to be honest. Aside from having to wear it for my conference calls, these work as one would a headset to work which is great. They're lightweight, comfy and provide great sound quality.
Jabra Connect 5t true wireless earbuds are optimized for use in any environment - working from home, at office, or on the go. These earbuds have 6-mic call technology for clear virtual meetings or mobile phone calls, Hybrid ANC for better focus, and are comfortable for all day use. Bluetooth Multipoint lets you stay connected to two devices, like a laptop and a smartphone, at the same time. And if you’re an Android or Windows user, Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair will have you connected in seconds, so you can breeze through your work day. Use your voice to talk to your preferred voice assistant and get all the help you need while you work. Call colleagues, schedule reminders, or get directions, without taking your hands off the keyboard. It’s a bit like having your own PA, except you don’t have to pay them and they can’t bring you a coffee. Well, not yet anyway. We’ve also gone all out to bring you a truly back-to-back-call-worthy battery, with up to 7 hours in the buds, and up to a total of 28 hours with the Qi-certified wireless charging case (included in packaging). Our fast charge feature gives you an hour of power in ten minutes, and you can stretch your battery out even further by using one bud while the other charges. The Bluetooth wireless headphones are also IP55 rated and come with a 2 year warranty against water and dust. Register for warranty and customize Connect 5t via the Jabra Sound+ app.
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Jabra isn't necessarily one of the top brands that come to mind when talking about headphones. They're mostly known for headsets or business oriented devices like speakerphones or webcams. I had a pair of Elite 65t and was curious how these newer models compared. While still pretty good earbuds, I still prefer my 65t's.
The size of the case and earbuds is really small. The case is around the size of a box of tic tacs and the earbuds themselves are, what I think, really tiny. Compared to Beats Fit Pro or some Sony earbuds, I think these are considerably smaller..or at least they feel that way. In terms of small, I thinking like these "really-easy-to-lose" small. Being so tiny and the shape of them, I had a hard time putting them in and getting them to fit right. Even after getting them seated, they still didn't feel quite right.
Included with the package are your standards eartips in different sizes, a short charging cable as well as a wireless charging dock which I thought was a neat addition. You don't normally see these included with earbuds so, again, nice touch.
In terms of sound quality, I thought they were pretty good in that they sound like a lot of other earbuds out on the market. For all-around use, they're pretty much on par with others I've tested. Highs and mids are pretty solid however very little/no bass. Now, considering these are more, all-around use as opposed to strictly music, I can understand this. You don't necessarily need to here your co-workers voice booming through the earbuds. Personally, for music headphones, I like ones with a little more bass to them.
Active noise cancellation (ANC) works well on these. There is also a pass-through mode where you can hear your music as well as surrounding noises. I thought it let a little too much background noise in however this is a personal preference. I may be wrong on this one but I was hoping a little less background noise coming in would've been better.
With the case, you should get a little more than a days worth of use out of these which is good. The small size makes it super easy to put in your purse/pack or even your pocket. With these updates I still feel a little more bias to my 65t's despite them being a couple years old. They fit well, sounded good and just felt better IMO. These earbuds though are good in their own right. For the price, these should be well suited for any music/conference call needs you have.
The Wyze Cam v3 is the 3rd generation of Wyze’s flagship camera, the Wyze Cam v2. Like its predecessor, the Wyze Cam v3 lets you see and record 1080p video right from the Wyze mobile app. New to the Wyze Cam v3 is its water-resistant design allowing for outdoor installation with an IP65 rating. The Wyze Cam v3 also takes advantage of an all-new Starlight Sensor which allows for extreme low-light performance and shows great detail in the dark. With the Wyze Cam v3's color night vision, night time video recording appears as if it’s day time.
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I have quite a few indoor/outdoor cameras in my place and these seem to be up there in terms of quality and build. Like some people, I have quite a few smart home items from different brands so that causes me to have multiple home apps on my phone. I have a Wyze door lock so these cameras seem like a good fit and potential replacement for some of my older cameras.
Design wise, there pretty small. It's about a 1 1/2 wide cube so no weird or odd shaped cameras like other manufacturers have. Lightweight and comes with all you need to get setup. Included with the package is the wall charger, mounting screws and USB cable. You can set these up pretty much anywhere and still have them somewhat discrete as they're not too big or bulky sized. These are rated for outdoor use however I am currently using them inside.
Setup was fairly quick with the Wyze app. Took about 5 minutes or so to pair up and then another 4-5 minutes to update the firmware on the cameras. Video is pretty clear and the night vision is a great touch too. For outdoor use, the color night vision should be really helpful in the event something/someone approaches the camera. There is a free 2 week trial of Wyze's camera service. However, if you don't feel like adding another subscription, there is a micro Sd slot where you can save videos locally.
Pretty snazzy little cameras. I'm still deciding on where these two will get setup in my place. Only "negative" I can think of is that the cable is a bit too short for my needs. I'll probably have to get a longer, right angle USB cable for this.
Designed for Mac, made for comfort. Logitech Lift ergonomic vertical mouse for Mac is a comfy and intuitive Bluetooth wireless mouse with quiet clicks crafted specially for small to medium hands. This wireless small mouse's unique 57-degree angle elevates your wrist to give a feeling of relief — and sends a wave of comfort through the forearm and upper body. Scrolling on this quiet mouse feels like second nature with the silent SmartWheel, which seamlessly shifts from precision to speed-scroll. Customise your Logitech ergo mouse using intuitive Logi Options+ Software. Easily assign each of the quiet click mouse’s 4 easy-to-reach customisable buttons to a handy shortcut – and program them to change as you hop between apps.
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This is a great little mouse for those with wrist issues or those just wanting something different.
I've used a couple different vertical mice before and got to liking them. If you're accustomed to using the standard mouse, these will take a little bit getting used to. However, once you do, these are really comfortable to use and do help out with any wrist issues you may have.
The mouse feels small despite its how it looks. If you have larger hands, this might take a little more getting used to. I have large sized hands so this one is a bit small for me however I can still use it pretty well. There are your standard forward/back thumb buttons as well as standard mouse buttons. Connection is via bluetooth so it will work with PC/MAC without issues. For my work Mac, I was able to pair this mouse within seconds which was really nice. There is no dongle included so Bluetooth is the connection method.
What's nice is that this mouse can connect to 3 different devices, i.e. PC, desktop, iPad, etc., and you can switch between them all with this single mouse. As far as use, I'd recommend using a mouse pad with this or something with a smooth surface. I have a folding desk I'm using as my work-from-home desk and it's not optimal both from feel and functionality.
This is battery operated and not rechargeable so that may be a pro/con for some people. Personally, I like the battery operated models for my work laptops. Battery is supposed to last a year or so on normal use. Having owned several other Logitech mice, I think this is pretty accurate.
Overall, really comfortable mouse that's quite ergonomic and easy to use/pair. As previously mentioned, this may take some time getting used to since the ergonomics are a bit different but, once you do, I think it'll be a much more comfortable mouse to use than your typical ones.
Get hands-on cleaning control and hands-off debris removal with the All-in-One Tower that keeps your LG stick vacuum clean, charged and ready to go—automatically. Two quick release batteries and Kompressor technology combine for uninterrupted cleaning power, with multiple tools for cleaning all kinds of surfaces, both high and low. Done for the day? Return the vac to the tower to recharge, store tools neatly out of sight and let Auto Empty clean out the dust bin for you. Your hands, floor and air stay clean and your CordZero vac is ready to go when you need it next.
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This is more of a vacuum station than just a regular old vacuum. It's a bit pricey but it's still a great vacuum for your home.
This is your typical stick vac with a auto-emptying hub. It's quite nice in that you can empty the vacuum manually however, the base station had a feature where you can auto-empty it whenever you dock the vacuum. The base station itself looks good and looks refined. It's not just some gaudy tower that you shove in a corner and have it looking like an eye sore. With the different color options, you could color coordinate it with your decor if you wanted to so that it's stands out less. the footprint of the base station is pretty small so you can store it anywhere really without it getting in the way.
Included with the vacuum are your usual attachments like a crevice tool as well as a floor scrubber which is nice. It doesn't vacuum up the liquid so it's really just a scrubber. There is a separate head attachment for the scrubber as well as some extra velcro pads to use on the scrubbing head. The attachments store inside the base station except the scrubbing head which attaches to the side. This also comes with an extra bag and filter for the vacuum.
Another nice feature is the extra battery. You store/charge the battery in the top of the unit so if you need to vacuum the whole place, you won't have to worry about running out of power midway through. This works ok for cleaning out your automobile too since it's portable however it's a tab bulky to get into some corners.
Last feature is the compressor. With practically all these bagless vacuums, the center filter eventually gets clogged with debris so you need to disassemble the unit and clean that out properly to ensure proper suction. There is a lever on the bin that moves up and down on the compressor which allows you to scrape off a good chunk of debris on the interior filter without needing to disassemble it which I found to be quite beneficial. You'll still need to disassemble the unit for proper maintenance however, with this cleaner, you can do it far less.
Only real knock to the is the price tag. It is expensive for a vacuum and you could easily find a stick vac or even a larger corded vacuum for much cheaper. That said, this is more of a lifestyle item where you can have a great functioning vacuum and have it look good in your home.
Play your way with G735 Wireless Gaming Headset from The Aurora Collection from Logitech G. Logitech Gaming Headset intentionally designed to maximize comfort for all players inclusive of smaller headsizes. Play, stream, or listen comfortably all-day, this computer headset features an adjustable headband, breathable materials, and cushy, rotatable cups. This headset is even designed with glasses and small earrings in mind, so no more pinched ears. Long-lasting, this gaming wireless headset allows you to take your gaming to go (and bring the fun with you) with up to 16+ hrs of wireless playtime (at 50% volume with lighting on, 56 hrs at 50% volume with lighting off) and multi-platform connectivity.
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The Logitech G735 headset is a really nice combination of comfort, style and performance. I was really impressed with this headset as a whole and it’s found a nice place as my gaming headset for my gaming laptop.
I’ve used Logitech headsets before however I never really liked them either by their performance or their appearance. Most of them look like your standard gaming headset that you can get for cheap somewhere. Nothing really wowed me about them. However, after trying these out, I’m thinking they might have something here. As far as appearance, these look pretty slick. The all white look is really complimented by the RGB. The RGB isn’t some single blinking light but it’s a ring that goes around each earcup. It’s programmable with your typical settings like breathing/pulse/etc. It’s not gaudy or too flashy either as it’s just a very nice aesthetic touch to the headset.
For comfort, I was REALLY impressed with these. I’ve been using A40’s so they’re a tad on the bulky side and you can just feel them on your head after a long gaming session. These are really lightweight. I played Destiny 2 for about 4-5 hours and never had any discomfort with these headsets on. The earpads are super comfy. They’re very squishy and soft to the touch. Really a great feeling headset. I was a little concerned when the marketing material stated this headset was good for people with smaller sized heads. I’m on the opposite spectrum as I’ve got a big noggin. I wear 7 ½ fitted hats for reference However, I found this headset fit great. It’ didn’t pinch at the top like a lot of other ones do and there wasn’t that clamping feeling on the sides of my head ever after wearing this for long periods of time. All in all, probably one of the best fitting/feeling headsets I’ve used. Performance wise, equally impressive. There are some out of the box EQ settings available for lots of todays popular games so you can use those or adjust them to your liking. I used the Destiny setting obviously and highs came through very crisp and bright as did the mids. The bass was surprisingly good however it wasn’t that RPG going off near your head type of thump. It was more of a crisp thud if that makes sense. Not very boomy bass notes however I kind of wished it was. As far as the bass response, while very good and satisfactory, I wished it had that extra little oomph when hitting those deep notes. That’s probably my only gripe about this headset but it’s pretty minor considering all the benefits of this headset.
Only other complaint I can think of is the mic. It’s not bendy at all so it just kind of sits there. You can move it however it won’t stay put and will just revert back to its original shape. I haven’t run into any issues so far in terms of mic quality however, don’t eat with this headset on….just don’t. So overall, a superb gaming headset. Great fit/comfort and great performance too. Kind of wished they included a carrying case or pouch along with this headset but oh well.
The Shark Stratos Upright is Shark’s has ultra-powerful, whole-home cleaning vacuum. It has the ultra-powerful suction & hair pick up. At the nozzle, Stratos delivers on the innovation, packing our most advanced cleaning technologies into its low-profile frame. The DuoClean PowerFins HairPro nozzle grips & captures more dirt, debris & hair, for incredible pickup of all types of debris. Large piles, fine dust, and short & long hair are no match for DuoClean PowerFins HairPro. For above-floor cleaning, you can Lift Away the detachable pod and take your cleaning to stairs, furniture, windowsills, and more. Plus, when you lift away the pod, you transform your vacuum into a stick, for easy motorized cleaning under furniture. Shark’s new Odor Neutralizer Technology guards against bad odors inside your vacuum to help freshen your home. Plus, Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with HEPA filtration seals and traps 99.99% of dust, dander, and allergens inside of the vacuum, and out of the air you breathe.
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I have a somewhat older, larger vacuum that’s starting to show its age. It’s quite beefy both in terms of size/weight however it did a really nice job vacuuming carpets in my place. I always got those nice vacuum patterns in the carpet after a good clean. But it’s old and needed to be replaced. My place has hardwood, tile and carpet so I needed something that would handle all three floor types. Currently I had the big vacuum for carpets and a stick vacuum for the hardwood/tile. Worked well but it would be better if I had one for all three floor types. This Shark vacuum seemed to check off all the boxes in terms of my needs. With the included attachments I can clean any floor type as well stairs and even those pesky cobwebs in the ceiling corners. Pretty versatile vacuum that should fit just about any need. Their website states it’s the strongest suction of their line up or something to that affect. As with any new vacuum, I first cleaned a room with my old vacuum and then cleaned it with the newer one. I was surprised that it picked up quite a bit and a lot of it was smaller dust particles my other vacuum missed. Had about a 2-inch ball of dust in the bin after cleaning my room. I was pleased with this and proceeded to clean the other carpeted room as well as the hardwood floor in my living room. Eventually a sizeable dust bunny was living in the bin so I could clearly see it’s working as expected. This vacuum has a scent neutralizer in it as well. Basically, it’s an air freshener that you insert into the vacuum head. Smells nice however, after a while, it started to smell like burnt air freshener. Not sure if I like it all that much or not but, in some way/shape/form, it does help with any odors. I don’t have a pet to see how well it does at picking up pet hair but, after running it through my place, there was a pretty good-sized chunk of dust in the bin. I imagine it should have no issues picking up pet hair. The bin detaches from the base so you can tote it around for cleaning stairs or in smaller places. I like this feature and the hose extends a good enough that I haven’t run into any areas where it can’t reach. I’ve used this vacuum for a few days now and, really, haven’t had any issues with it in terms of functionality or uses. It provides ample suction to clean pretty thoroughly, has your typical attachments and is versatile enough where you can clean just about anywhere in your place. I have since ditched my older vacuum so I’m going with this one for the foreseeable future. Great vacuum and very versatile.
Business capabilities with up to 5,000 monochrome pages of prefilled toner and an ultra-low cost per page. All in one Printer. Pre-filled with up to 2 years of Original HP Toner. The HP Toner Tank System makes it easy to refill delivering the lowest cost per page in black and white.
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With the recent change in ink/cartridges, i was looking forward to trying some of these newer ones out and see if they'd be more cost effective than their predecessors. This is your "normal" HP Laserjet however this one comes with a toner tank instead of the normal toner cartridge. Instead of replacing toner cartridges like before, this one you simply refill with actual toner into the tank located inside the printer. Now HP is notorious for having some of the most expensive toner cartridges on the market. So, depending on your printing needs, it's not always the most economical decision to get a HP Laserjet seeing as how expensive their toner cartridges get. This one, hopefully, will address the monetary setbacks of having a HP Laserjet.
This is pretty much your standard size/weight/print quality Laserjet from HP. It has the normal wifi, app enabled, printer, scan, etc., as far as bells and whistles. Not sure if it's just me but I always seem to have issues initially setting up my HP printers. This one took about half and hour since it kept getting stuck on the initial setup. Eventually I got it setup and, so far, it's been great. The print quality is pretty standard right out of the box. Good quality for your black/white printing needs and print speed is also pretty good. I don't normally print a whole lot but I do every once in awhile. Having a Laserjet just makes those printing sessions a little bit quicker than your normal inkjet printer.
What I really liked wasn't even printer related. HP came out with their HP+ awhile back and it was standard that you had to buy into it in order to even print. Initially they had a .99/month plan but then upped it to $4/month which was ridiculous for me. With this printer, it was optional to sign up for HP+ so that made it all the better for me.
Overall, good quality printer that's fast and doesn't take up too much space. Really curious to see how long the initial toner lasts as well as how good the refills are for these.
Ready to take your ride to a new level?! Introducing the Hover-1 Jive. This exciting eScooter is the epitome of rideable technology. Featuring a powerful 300W brushless motor, a max range of 16 miles, and 14mph top speeds, the Jive gives you a smooth and soaring ride with all the bells and whistles you could ask for – including an LED light, LED Footpad, an LCD display, and a foldable frame for maximum portability. Equipped with 8.5” tires, and a strong frame capable of supporting 264lbs of weight at a 15-degree incline with ease. The Jive is a smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable ride.
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This is my first electric scooter and I’m really happy with this one. Size wise, it’s good for me. I’m 6’3, 200pds and this one suits me just fine. It’s good enough size for me and I have no issues riding this scooter. The ride is pretty good and smooth. There’s three different speed modes on this thing so you can limit how fast the scooter can go which is nice.
Assembly was super easy. All you need to do is screw in 4 bolts to secure the handle bars. The lights on the scooter are ok. You get to choose from red, blue, green and pink. I wish there was a way to cycle the different colors easier as you have to push the power button to cycle the colors. The LED headlight comes on automatically whenever you turn on the board lights. Kinda wished there was some way to turn the headlight on by itself.
There’s no security feature for this scooter so you can’t lock it or disable the scooter if it’s stolen. Overall though, great little scooter which will be sure to provide hours of fun for everyone.
Only at Best Buy Acer Aspire R 15 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Combine performance and versatility with this Acer Aspire laptop. It has a huge 1TB hard drive to meet your storage needs, and the Intel Core i5 processor makes light work of multitasking. This Acer Aspire laptop has a 15.6-inch display for a great viewing experience, and the 360-degree hinged screen provide flexibility for work and play.
Overall5 out of 5
Excellent laptop for everyday use
ByLouRevuefromWashington, DC
Having had the chance to use this laptop, I must say it’s quite an impressive model for almostn any use. With an abundance of features housed in a sleek, stylish body, it’s a solid laptop for anyone in the market for a new/replacement laptop.
Using a 7th gen i5 dual core processor, the laptop functions on par with just about any laptop in its price range. With 8GB of RAM (12GB max) and a 1TB hard drive, it offers plenty of speed and room for all your files and enough power/speed to perform almost any task.
As far as the aesthetics go, this is an impressive looking laptop with clean lines, brushed aluminum cover and beveled edges. It’s a very nice looking laptop no doubt and the design, overall, is quite appealing. It comes with a full size keyboard as well as backlit keys which is a nice touch. Only gripe with the keyboard are the arrow buttons as the Up/Down buttons are smaller due to keyboard layout. The power button is on the right side of the laptop which is a bit unique as well as a dedicated volume button. There are 2 USB 3.0 ports as well as 1 USB 2.0 port, HDMI, SD Card and USB-C port. There is no CD drive for anyone wondering. The laptop (closed) is only about ¾ inch tall however it’s a bit wider than most due to the full size keyboard.
Power/performance. Using a dual-core processor I was under the impression this would be relatively slow and have choppy performance when opening multiple programs. Being this is the latest gen processor from Intel, this is not the case. Opening 2-3 programs at once was done with relative ease and switching between them was pretty flawless. The 8GB RAM comes in quite handy here and even with a 5400 RPM HDD, this laptop was able to perform tasks with very good speed. Battery life is pretty good. Using it “normally” and leaving it on for about 5-6 hours, there was about 50% battery left. Also, one very noteworthy benefit to this laptop, it doesn’t get that hot when left on for long periods of time which is VERY nice.
The display is probably the most impressive feature on here. A full 1080p display is quite vibrant and displays bright and dark colors extremely well. Those wanting to watch Netflix/Hulu will have no issues with the display. In addition to visuals, the sound from this laptop is equally impressive. For watching movies or just playing music, the speakers on this laptop deliver quite nicely without too much reverberation or distorted sound.
One of my initial thoughts of this being a 2-in-1 was that the tablet was an afterthought/gimmick. Having used previous 2-in-1 laptops, I was expecting the tablet functionality to be quite lackluster. Again, this was not the case. In this unit, you have, both, a well built laptop as well as tablet on-the-go device. Once in tablet mode, the screen orients itself to that of a normal tablet using Windows Tiles. Touch sensitivity is surprisingly smooth and using paint programs worked well without any lag or drops in sensitivity. Using the tablet form works really well when you want to sit back and watch videos or movies. Very nice.
A couple concerns with this laptop were;
The hard drive. While it’s a large 1TB drive, I would’ve expected something, at least, in the 7200 RPM range. Being fast enough for normal business related tasks, anyone wanting to use this laptop for video editing or other processor intensive jobs might find it to be a bit slow. This can easily be remedied by replacing the HD for a faster spindle drive or a SSD. However it would’ve been nice to have a tad faster hard drive here. The keyboard, for me, took a bit getting used to since I have previously used standard laptop keyboards without the number pad. This is a personal preference so nothing against the design. Just noting that those of you used to that type of laptop keyboard, there will be a bit of learning curve involved however I think the addition of the number pad is great thing and should be standard on all laptops. While the brushed aluminum case is aesthetically appealing, I’m a little concerned about it getting scratched/dinged from normal use or if when you’re changing it to be used as a tablet. This is the case with some laptops that use this metal casing so just something to be aware of.
Overall, this is an impressive laptop, reasonably priced with enough up-to-date technology that will last you for several years to come. Being that it’s a 2-in-1, it’s an added bonus which allows you to use this device in ways you should be able to do and with relative ease.There is some bloatware included (this should be no surprise) so make sure to uninstall/delete the stuff you don’t need. Aside from a somewhat slow hard drive, the other features on this laptop more than make up for it. Very nice buy for a new work laptop or student.
It took a bit of time to setup my laptop as well. Have you tried uninstalling the bloatware on this laptop? I did and I don't have any issues with boot speed or anything else on my laptop.
Only @ Best BuyListen to music with this sweat- and dust-resistant wireless Jabra Elite headset. It connects via USB, mini-jack or Bluetooth, and a powerful microphone lets you use voice commands with your mobile device. This Jabra Elite headset reduces background noise and has a built-in motion sensor that lets you track fitness efforts.
Can an owner of the original non active 65t comment on the fit and stability difference with the active version? Curious if that and the extra IP rating is worth a look, or negligible.
I own both the active and regular 65T's and I don't see any noticeable difference between them. Aside from the IP rating, there's really not much difference. Both fit exactly the same and fit pretty snugly in the ear.
Brighten your day and night with this Philips Being Hue ceiling light. The dimming function lets you set an ambience for different moods, and it works with the Philips Hue dimmer switch and mobile app for versatile control. The ZigBee technology of this 32W Philips Being Hue ceiling lamp provides smooth, efficient interoperability with multiple Hue lighting units.
Can this light be controlled by a existing wired wall switch? I plan to replace the light that is already there with this one, but I would prefer to use the wired switch.
Yes you can...that's what I did. One thing to note is that the light won't come on immediately like your current light fixture does. There's a second or two delay after you flip the switch. I'm planning on replacing the switch with a dimmer switch so maybe that will correct the delay.