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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.
Customer Rating
5
Great fit/comfort and top notch headset.
on September 1, 2022
Posted by: LouRevue
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.
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.
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.
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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.
Customer Rating
5
Great, all around vacuum for any floor type.
on August 26, 2022
Posted by: LouRevue
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.
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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.
Customer Rating
5
Another quality HP printer
on August 22, 2022
Posted by: LouRevue
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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When you need a compact home office printer that can handle all your work needs, the PIXMA TR8620a has you covered. With front and rear paper feeding, a 5-Individual Ink System, 4.3~ LCD Touchscreen, and impressive wired and wireless5 connectivity options, you~ll be able to do it all. The PIXMA TR8620a can easily transition from scanning a multi-page contract with the built-in Auto Document Feeder to printing double-sided homework assignments from online classrooms systems, or a family photo wirelessly from your smartphone. Whether it~s printing documents and reports, or faxing and scanning, the PIXMA TR8620a is the ultimate compact home office printer that~s big on performance and productivity.
Posted by: LouRevue
Really liking Canon printers these days. With this small(ish) form factor and great features, can't go wrong with with these.
I've used a few Canon printers and really liked the simplicity and reliability of them. I used to be a HP fan however their durability has been questionable in the past few years and the introduction of their HP+ service is a joke. Canon has always been a reliable printer for me and this one is no different.
Out of the box, it's super easy to setup/install. Comes with some starter ink cartridges and power cable which is all you need to get setup. After setup, thanks to its small form factor. it fits perfectly on my little printer stand. As with other Canon printers, the quality is very nice. I don't do a whole lot of picture printing but the couple test pictures I printed out were good quality. I usually print for business/personal use so I'm usually limited to just black and white printing. Good to know though this is capable of printing that random picture if I need it to. Copier and scanning work equally as good. Really haven't had any issues so far with this printer, or with any Canon printer really. Great little all-around printer to have for small office/home use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Blaze through battlefields with a competition-ready wireless gaming mouse with 26,000 DPI, a slimmed-down design and magnetic-snap fast-charging.
Customer Rating
5
Smooth gliding mouse. Great companion for X17
on July 5, 2022
Posted by: LouRevue
I've tried quite a few different mice for gaming and this one is probably the best one I've used thus far. I have a X17 R1 laptop so it was nice to have a companion accessory for it with this mouse. The mouse is a bit bigger than your typical mouse so that can be good/bad depending on your preferences. I have large sized hands and this one feels just fine to me. There are 8 programmable buttons on this mouse so plenty of room for customization for those. The mouse glides really nicely on both mousepads and on wood. Not sure about glass as I haven't tried that out yet. There is some RGB on this mouse and that's just the logo. Kind of wished there some more RGB to this mouse but I guess that's the aesthetic they were going for here. The cool thing about this mouse is the quick disconnect charging adapter that comes with this mouse. It charges normally through USB-C connection however you can attach an adapter that will allow you to quickly attach/disconnect the charging cable to it. Works fine as a wired mouse (when charging) as well as when used wirelessly. The size of the mouse is a bit different than my other ones so it'll take a bit to get used to it. Other then that, I can't really find any cons with this mouse.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Arctis Nova Pro wired gaming headphones raises the bar with the Nova Pro Acoustic System, immersive 360~ Spatial Audio, Sonar Software, GameDAC Gen 2 with Hi-Res Audio, ESS Sabre QuadDAC. Compatible with PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch.
Customer Rating
1
Decent headset but got a rash after 2 days use
on June 30, 2022
Posted by: LouRevue
Initially, I was pretty excited to use this headset. Coming from an Astro A40, this Arctis Nova Pro seemed to be on par with the A40's and, maybe, I might have to switch up headphones when gaming. However, after using these headphones for a couple days, I got a nasty rash on both ears. So, pretty good headset but I can't even use them without getting a rash.
As far as performance, these offer a really great sound to them. The big selling point here is the software which you can utilize a bunch of game specific presets which I thought was pretty cool. I am playing Destiny 2 so i figured I try those presets out. At first, it didn't even sound that great when the game booted up. However, once it came time for action, the sound really kicked in. The highs/mids were spot on and the bass, while not as thumpy as I would've liked, did kick in and provide some good low end sound. The control knob is quite useful as well. Aside from changing volume, you can use it to update settings on the headset which is helpful. Overall, a very nice headset that offers great range of sound.
My biggest issue with these was that, after using them for a couple days, I developed a major rash on both ears. It got to the point where both ears were swollen and I had a red ring rash on both sides of my head. I've used numerous other brand headsets like Astro, TurtleBeach, Logitech, etc., and I NEVER had this problem with any of those headsets. It's been about a week now and the rash has subsided but, man, I never expected this to happen from wearing a headset. Really a bummer since I wanted to give this headset a little more playtime. Now, though, I can't as I don't want to risk getting another rash from these. I'm not sure if there was something coating the earpads or if there was some chemical used in the tanning process for the earpads or what, but I could never figure out what the issue was with this headset. I contacted SteelSeries support however I got NO response from them on this issue. YMMV may vary with these, and I hope it does, but for me, this was a huge pain (literally) when using this headset.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Wyze Lock Keypad makes Wyze Lock even better. Get Wyze Lock Keypad to unlock your door with a code. Wyze Lock Keypad allows you to share time-based codes with guests that only work on specific days and over specific times. It works great in the dark with a crisp LED and locks your Wyze Lock at a single touch of a button.
Customer Rating
5
Must have if you have the lock
on June 15, 2022
Posted by: LouRevue
This is my first ever smart lock for my place. I was a bit hesitant about these locks just due to what happens if the battery dies or I lose my phone or something like that. In these situations, I'd be at a loss since I wouldn't be able to unlock my door which would be a bad thing to say the least. However, the addition of the keypad resolves those issues for the most part.
After pairing this with the companion app, I have an extra safety layer or backup available should I lose my phone/key/etc. I'm always worried now that if I step outside to go pickup my mail or something, the door will lock and I'll SOL. Not anymore though. This is a great peace of mind for me now that I have the Wyze lock installed. I no longer have to worry about making sure I leave my place with my keys or phone even if it's just for a minute or so. I'll have easy access to open the lock now and, again, that just gives me great comfort in knowing I won't be locked out.
if you pick up the lock, then I'd highly recommend this keypad as well. Great ease of use with this keypad (Installation is a breeze too) and no more worries about locking yourself out.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Wyze Lock is a staple in our smart home wizardry. This is a smart lock that that does what you expect, and really all that you need from a smart lock. Wyze Lock is Wi-Fi capable, so you can control it remotely from your phone to let the dog walker in, or make sure it gets locked after you left on your vacation in such a rush. That~s not all this bad boy can do. Wyze Lock comes equipped with App and knows when you arrive home and automatically unlocks as you approach the door. Once inside, Wyze Lock~s built-in gyroscope detects when the door is closed and automatically locks behind you. It~s got all that and more. Like we said, all the tech you need, now at a price you can afford.
Posted by: LouRevue
I've been looking to get a smart door lock for my place but was a bit leery or not interested in having to switch keys for my locks. I found out that this lock didn't require changing out any keys and would work with your existing deadbolt so I figured this would be a great alternative. I now know there are a few other brands that make locks like this where you don't need to switch out keys so that's a good thing as well.
Installation is pretty simple and straightforward. When you download the companion app, it'll walk you through installing and configuring the lock. Once you plug in the gateway, it's pretty much unscrewing the bolts on your deadbolt and letting the app configure everything else. Simple and all you really need is a screwdriver to complete the installation.
Once setup, there are some settings you'll want to update. This has an auto-lock feature that can be either setup to lock once the door closes or after a certain period of time. There is also a geofence option where it'll lock once you leave a certain radius from your home. I'd suggest updating the notifications first as getting an alert everytime the door is locked/unlocked can get kind of annoying.
After setting everything up, I think I got this to where I need it to be.
After setting everything up, I think I got this to where I need it to be.
A couple things I noticed;
With this installed, I can't unlock the deadbolt with my key anymore. Not sure if this is intended but it's kind of a potential issue should the batteries in the lock die or I misplace my phone or something. Also, the deadbolt adapters are plastic and fit inside the metal gear that unlocks/locks the bolt. Considering it's metal against plastic, overtime there may be some wear and tear issues that occur. Would've liked to have seen the adapters made of metal or even a plastic adapter with a metal housing just to limit any issues with wear and tear.
Overall though, really nice pickup if you want to smarten up your home.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Introducing Logitech MX Master 3S ~ an iconic mouse remastered. Designed for designers and engineered for coders, now with Quiet Clicks and 8K DPI any-surface tracking for more feel and performance than ever before. It~s ergonomic silhouette is crafted to support your palm and fingers and allows you to work comfortably for hours across multiple computers and operating systems in one fluid workflow. With MX Master 3S, you can truly master what you make.
Customer Rating
5
Near perfect desktop mouse
on June 14, 2022
Posted by: LouRevue
I've been a fan of logitech mice for quite some time. They are of great quality and work/fit well in almost every scenario, My current m9use is the MX2 Anywhere mouse which is perfect for my on-the-go/work laptop. However, my desktop still needed a quality mouse to use with and this one fit the bill perfectly.
The ergonomics of this mouse is pretty much perfect for my hands. I have Med/Lrg sized hands so the contours of this mouse just fit great for me and the buttons are all within reach for my fingers.
Connectivity is pretty standard fare here so you can connect with the USB dongle or via bluetooth. I don't know why but it would be really great if Logitech would incorporate some place to put the USB dongle in the mouse when not in use. Would really mean a lot since I seem to always lose the USB dongle for my other mice.
Fit/feel of this mouse is great. The L/R buttons are almost silent when pressed and the configurable buttons are well within comfortable reach of your hand. You can program the buttons as you see fit so there's lots of customization there. Scrolling is fantastic with this mouse and customizable as well.
There is a multi-device connection feature on this mouse however I haven't been able to test it as of yet. With this, you're able to pair the mouse to several different devices, laptops, tablets, etc., and use one mouse across all of them. Sounds like a great idea however, for now, I haven't been able to utilize this feature as of yet.
Overall, a great mouse for for your needs and especially if you have larger than normal sized hands. The side scrolling button is a bit weird for me only in the sense that I've never had a mouse with this. It'll take some time getting used to but definitely a nice added feature on this mouse.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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
5 out of 5Excellent laptop for everyday use
By LouRevue
from Washington, 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.
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.
LouRevue
Washington, DC
Bloatware?
January 17, 2017
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.
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