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Supercharge workplace efficiency and productivity with the ultra fast WorkForce Pro WF-7840. Offering high-speed wide-format printing, this reliable all-in-one consistently delivers sharp, professional-quality, prints using innovative PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology™ and vivid DURABrite® Ultra inks. Built from the ground up to meet the demands of fast-paced businesses, the WF-7840 tackles a variety of tasks with wide-format printing up to 13" x 19", auto 2-sided print, copy, scan and fax, a 50-sheet rear tray, and a large, 500-sheet paper capacity. Convenient and easy-to-use, this complete duplex solution offers an abundance of features for simplified operation and navigation, including a 4.3" color touchscreen and wireless setup using mobile devices
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This Epson WF-7840 is a really great printer.
It really provides all the features you need in an All-in One device.
It really provides all the features you need in an All-in One device.
Setup-
Install the software first so you get all the functionality. Connection options:
1. Wireless router
2. Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Ethernet
4. USB
You can also download the Epson Smart Panel App to take complete control of your printer.
Install the software first so you get all the functionality. Connection options:
1. Wireless router
2. Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Ethernet
4. USB
You can also download the Epson Smart Panel App to take complete control of your printer.
Touch panel –
Nice size touch panel makes engaging with the printer very easy. Menu’s are easy to understand and laid out well.
Nice size touch panel makes engaging with the printer very easy. Menu’s are easy to understand and laid out well.
Copy-
Top document feeder works great to copy multi-page documents.
Copy feature works very great from glass or feeder. I love that I can scan oversize documents as well.
The layout options are endless as well. Print multiple up, book layout, reduce/enlarge and even remove holes feature. This does more than my fancy copier in the office.
Top document feeder works great to copy multi-page documents.
Copy feature works very great from glass or feeder. I love that I can scan oversize documents as well.
The layout options are endless as well. Print multiple up, book layout, reduce/enlarge and even remove holes feature. This does more than my fancy copier in the office.
Scan-
The scanning is incredible. First, you have the option to scan to:
Network Folder, Email, Computer, Memory Device, Cloud or WSD (Web Services for Devices)
With the Epson software on your computer, you simply put the document or photo on the glass and as soon as you start, the software opens on your computer and shows you the progress. You are then given a choice to edit and then Save, attach to email, send to Google Drive, Send to Drop Box, Send to Evernote, Print or send to One Drive.
The scanning is incredible. First, you have the option to scan to:
Network Folder, Email, Computer, Memory Device, Cloud or WSD (Web Services for Devices)
With the Epson software on your computer, you simply put the document or photo on the glass and as soon as you start, the software opens on your computer and shows you the progress. You are then given a choice to edit and then Save, attach to email, send to Google Drive, Send to Drop Box, Send to Evernote, Print or send to One Drive.
Fax-
Sorry, I was unable to test this feature as I no longer have a landline. Who uses fax anyway, right?
Sorry, I was unable to test this feature as I no longer have a landline. Who uses fax anyway, right?
Here is where this printer separates itself from the others. You can print up to 13” x 19” paper on this bad boy. Fantastic feature if you need to be printing larger sheets as I do. I had a need to print 11 x 17 spec sheets for work orders and they are 2 sided. This printer fit the bill perfect.
Two sided printing in one pass. Love it. Printing black over black takes about 17 seconds.
Two sided printing in one pass. Love it. Printing black over black takes about 17 seconds.
Quality of printed document or photos are great!
I also love the power delivery tray. When the unit is power off, or you press a button on the screen, the deliver tray retracts. Then as soon as you send a document, the tray automatically comes out. Nice feature to prevent your documents from landing on the floor when you forget to open the tray all the way. It will even extend further when printing the larger paper size.
I have not had this unit long enough to comment on the ink consumption.
It comes with standard ink cartridges, but I see Epson offers XL size for colors and even XXL for the black. See Epson’s website for pricing.
This is a fairly large printer, but that is kind of what you expect for a printer that can print a 13 x 19 sheet of paper.
It comes with standard ink cartridges, but I see Epson offers XL size for colors and even XXL for the black. See Epson’s website for pricing.
This is a fairly large printer, but that is kind of what you expect for a printer that can print a 13 x 19 sheet of paper.
Overall I really like this printer. Perfect for working from home.
If I had one wish, it would be that it came with refillable ink tanks like some of there other printers.
If I had one wish, it would be that it came with refillable ink tanks like some of there other printers.
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De'Longhi Stilosa 15 Bar Pump Espresso Machine
Customer Rating
5
Mean cup of Cappuccino
on October 14, 2020
Posted by: Mukman
from Mukwonago
I had some help using for the first time since I am not a coffee aficionado
Great packaging so unit arrived is perfect shape..
We did run water through for the unit as described before the 1st batch.
We did run water through for the unit as described before the 1st batch.
What we noticed is it does not come with all the accessories you would typically use. Something to consider as you shop. (Our helper brought their own set and I am sure you can purchase your own online.)
While there is a frothing wand, the cup is not included. I suggest a metal cup with a rubber handle and you need something to put your drink into like a shot glass etc.. The tamp / measuring spoon is an all in one tool and was included. You may also want a thermometer.
While there is a frothing wand, the cup is not included. I suggest a metal cup with a rubber handle and you need something to put your drink into like a shot glass etc.. The tamp / measuring spoon is an all in one tool and was included. You may also want a thermometer.
As a beginner, I will say that this machine worked well and made a mean cappuccino. Our helper did freshly grind the beans which I am sure contributed to the fresh taste.
This is an all manual unit, so no bells and whistles, but appears solidly made and nice looking on the counter.
Instructions are easy to follow.
Instructions are easy to follow.
I like the removable drip tray for not only the cleaning aspect, but the ability to put a larger up under the filter. With the tray you have about 3.3” (85mm) of clearance and without 4.3” (110mm).
Steamer worked nice and doubles as a hot water dispenser if you are a tea drinker or you make americanos.
Our helper thought it created larger bubbles than she liked at first, but then noticed she just needed to put the wand in a little deeper into the cup to get the frothy results she was used to on the professional units.
Our helper thought it created larger bubbles than she liked at first, but then noticed she just needed to put the wand in a little deeper into the cup to get the frothy results she was used to on the professional units.
Clean up is easy as well.
All-in-all I would say this unit is a great value for the Cappuccino, Expresso or Latte lover in your family.
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Bose Sport Earbuds are true wireless earbuds engineered to produce clear and balanced sound in any listening environment. StayHear Max tips mold these wireless earbuds to your ears with soft silicone and won’t fall out, no matter how demanding your workout is. Bose Sport Earbuds go through rigorous quality testing for durability and they’re rated IPX4 - designed to resist moisture from sweat and weather. And instead of buttons, a capacitive touch interface lets you simply tap to play or pause music, answer calls, and more. These earphones have a battery life of up to five hours get ready to beat your personal best, again and again.
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Bose Sport Earbuds
Always excited to get my hands on a quality product like Bose. This was no exception.
So out of the box you get a nice case that holds your earbuds very securely via a magnet and the case has a pairing button to pair to your phone. The case is durable and will charge your buds multiple times. Once the buds are drained of power, you can put into the case for a quick charge, (15 min. gets you about 2 hours) or with a full charge the case can charge your earbuds 2 more times (10 hr.’s of additional use)
Paring was easy. Download the Bose Music app and it walks you through the set-up. You then hear a voice confirmation in your ear that you are connected and the battery level.
The app is pretty basic. No EQ as some apps contain as Bose has built in Active EQ.
Quite honestly, I don’t feel a need for a separate EQ as I can always go to the sound setting on my phone to change that if needed. (Samsung S20)
No buttons on these, instead you have a simple touch interface.
Right bud: Double-tap to play or pause music and to answer calls. Long press to activate your assistant feature. (Siri or Google Assistant)
Left earbud: Double-tap to hear your battery level or skip forward (you can Choose in the Bose Music app).
All Volume control is done on your device. I really would have liked an option to change the volume on the earbuds themselves. The touch sensors on each Bud work well and are not overly sensitive like others I have tried in the past.
If the In-Ear Detection is on, (you can change in settings) once you remove the right earbud the music will pause and start back up once you return to your ear.
I turned this feature off myself, so I could take out the right and leave in the left only to hear music in one ear. I often have the need to use my other ear for office calls etc.
This brings me to a downfall in my opinion. The mic for phone calls is only contained in the right earbud. So, if I only have my left earbud in, I cannot use for calls. Call quality is truly clear on my side but a couple callers say if anything it is too loud on their side. Unfortunately, there is no setting to turn down the mic output.
If I use throughout the day the charge lasts about 5-6 hr. (Not constant music use, but never turned off either).
Sound quality is exceptionally good as you expect from Bose. High, middle and low end all sound very crisp and clear.
FIT - this is not good for me for activity. I've tried all different sizes of the tips and I feel they really have to be pushed him in deep to get them to stay even for regular use. Perhaps this is just my anatomy and you will have better luck. I do have larger ears that do not have defined curves for the StayHear Max Tips to push against. (I will include pictures).
If I use at my desk or simply walking around the house for the most part they stay in, but the minute I start any medium activity they tend to fall out. Not good since they are supposed to be for working out / sports.
It would be nice to have an over-the-ear clip option of some kind for consumers in my situation. I would also like an option to hold them together somehow (string / cord), so if they do fall out, they do not land on the ground somewhere.
Note that they are also on the larger size for earbuds, so be aware of that.
They are comfortable for long use.
They are comfortable for long use.
These are not noise cancelling but do a real good sealing out surrounding sound. I see no need myself to have the noise cancel feature unless perhaps you fly with them. Sorry, no flights recently due to Covid.
The Bose Sports are sweat / weatherproof. (Note these are IPX4, not Waterproof)
Bluetooth is strong and has a better range than most others I have tried. I can walk almost anywhere in the house with no connection issues.
Overall, it may truly depend on your ears for fit. I could not use for running / jogging that is for sure, so If you have ears like mine, I cannot recommend for working out.
But if you have a more defined ear shape that allows the internal ear hook to fall into/behind, then you may be the consumer for these. Due to the fit for me, I had to remove 2 stars.
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The Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Strong Brew Selector lets you brew a bolder cup of coffee. The coffee maker also includes Brew Later and Grab-a-Cup Auto Pause features.
Customer Rating
5
All the Features I need
on September 28, 2020
Posted by: Mukman
from Mukwonago
This coffee maker looks nice and works well.
I do like all the features.
I do like all the features.
You get all the basics such as auto pause, auto shut off (2 hours), clock etc.
List of other features:
-Delay Brew Time – Brew your coffee when you want.
-Fresh Brew Timer – Tells you how long it has been since you brewed.
-Brew Strength Selector – Normal or strong flavor, your choice.
-Water Filter – See below
List of other features:
-Delay Brew Time – Brew your coffee when you want.
-Fresh Brew Timer – Tells you how long it has been since you brewed.
-Brew Strength Selector – Normal or strong flavor, your choice.
-Water Filter – See below
One other simple feature we like about the carafe itself is the lid is on a hinge. Our last one did not have that, and we really like that. Make it easier to fill, empty etc.
This unit utilizes the paper filters. I do prefer the re-usable style myself so we may purchase one.
The water filter is nice for those that have city water. It is a carbon-based filter that states it will remove 97% of the chlorine. That is not only healthy, but really improves the taste of the coffee.
The top door is large which makes it quite easy for filling the water. You also have a window down the side of the unit to see you water level.
I cannot comment durability quite yet as we have only had it for a couple weeks.
I cannot comment durability quite yet as we have only had it for a couple weeks.
Bottom line this is a great value.
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Enjoy all of the fried foods you love, with little to no oil at all! The Chefman 8 Quart TurboFry Air Fryer with Square Stainless Steel design allows you to fry like a pro right in your kitchen. With this airfryer, delicious and healthy eating is finally possible, with no mess from fried oil and less fat in your meals. The XL, family-sized capacity and nonstick basket give you the ability to cook enough for a crowd without taking up too much room on your countertop. Skip the microwave, reheat leftovers to perfection in your Chefman air fryer to bring back that crunchy, fried flavor days later. Make better-for-you fries that are just as crispy and tasty, roast chicken thighs, or heat up leftovers for a quick and easy meal. Use the helpful presets to serve fries, chicken, meat, or fish at the push of a button. The adjustable temperature control with 60-minute timer automatically shuts off once food is done, so you never have to worry about burning or drying out your food. Control both time and temperature with the simple touch screen and create evenly cooked meals with help from the LED shake reminder. The fryer’s space saving basket is removable and dishwasher safe for easy clean-up, so can spend more time eating than cooking!
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This air fryer is easy to use and the number of recipes that can be found online is endless.
Cleanup is extremely easy.
It does take up quite a bit of space on my counter or storage space in my pantry, but It is worth it.
Cleanup is extremely easy.
It does take up quite a bit of space on my counter or storage space in my pantry, but It is worth it.
We have used it almost every day this past week. I have the 8 quart and it is big enough for feeding our family of three.
To make things even easier, it comes with 4 pre-set buttons: Fish, Fries, Chicken and Meat.
You can of course tweak the temp and time from there, but so far, they seem to work well.
You can of course tweak the temp and time from there, but so far, they seem to work well.
Just made some chicken from it before this review, and wow, juicy and tender.
I would highly recommend this product.
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ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO U2 is a hardworking all-in-one robot that vacuums and mops in one go. Hard Floor Mode navigates in an efficient back-and-forth pattern. Max+ Mode provides more than 2.5X more suction power for stubborn dirt and debris. Cleans up to 110 minutes on a single charge.
Customer Rating
3
Nice Entry Level (with no pets)
on September 13, 2020
Posted by: Mukman
from Mukwonago
DEEBOT U2
Ecovac
Ecovac
This is my first robot vacuum and so far, I am pretty impressed with the concept.
Its movements are random for the most part, but leaving it run for a
while really does get the carpets clean. You can set it to a more uniform cleaning pattern for hard surfaces which is nice. The noise level is not bad at all.
while really does get the carpets clean. You can set it to a more uniform cleaning pattern for hard surfaces which is nice. The noise level is not bad at all.
We have two dogs and the dust bin compartment fills up very quickly.
That being said, I think that if I ran this every day, that would not be the case. Most of our cleaning surfaces is carpet as well. We will be going to hard wood. I look forward to seeing how it works on that.
That being said, I think that if I ran this every day, that would not be the case. Most of our cleaning surfaces is carpet as well. We will be going to hard wood. I look forward to seeing how it works on that.
If you have animals like us though, I highly recommend the optional XL container though.
I would also prefer the vacuum give you some indication of when it is full.
I would also prefer the vacuum give you some indication of when it is full.
It is a both a PRO and CON that this robot is so flat it can fit under
almost anything. I am finding myself putting blankets near cords and
pillows on the floor around my bed so that it does not get stuck.
I see there is an option to purchase and place magnetic tape around the areas you don’t want the vac to go. I think we need to go this route. (Plan on spending over $1+per foot for that tape.)
almost anything. I am finding myself putting blankets near cords and
pillows on the floor around my bed so that it does not get stuck.
I see there is an option to purchase and place magnetic tape around the areas you don’t want the vac to go. I think we need to go this route. (Plan on spending over $1+per foot for that tape.)
Amazon Alexa works for my simple test of telling it to start cleaning and return to charging dock.
I am not a fan of emptying the container. You must take out the main container, then lift out the dirt chamber,
open it, remove the filter that doesn't seem to want to move..no lift tab, and then dump,
then place the filter back in and close it. Filter tends to not go in level easily. Just a lot of steps to complete to empty a dust bin.
open it, remove the filter that doesn't seem to want to move..no lift tab, and then dump,
then place the filter back in and close it. Filter tends to not go in level easily. Just a lot of steps to complete to empty a dust bin.
The return to base only appears to work if the unit starts from the base. Once you pick it up (to let’s say empty it) it seems to lose track of where the base is.
This is a nice entry level robotic vacuum for floor layouts free from a lot of obstacles or you invest in the boundary tape.
Personally, I feel I spend more time emptying and babysitting than it is worth. Wife likes it as a helper.
Personally, I feel I spend more time emptying and babysitting than it is worth. Wife likes it as a helper.
I believe the next model up has SmartNavi 3.0 system which provides more enhanced navigation technology and gives you the ability to set virtual walls and some units even have auto emptying. Probably a better fit for our needs.
If you DO NOT have animals, I would recommend this unit, but if you have dogs or cats, I would take a look at the T8 line, but plan on spending a bit more.
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The PRO X Wireless LIGHTSPEED Gaming Headset. Engineered for the extreme performance you expect from PRO X—now with 2.4 GHz LIGHTSPEED wireless. Advanced Blue VO!CE, next-gen 7.1 surround sound, and PRO-G 50 mm drivers for clear sound imaging and professional sound and voice comms. PRO X Wireless delivers crystal-clear game sound and voice chat. Comfortable memory foam, plus durable steel and aluminum construction let you play to win.
Customer Rating
4
Amazing Headset (Minus software install)
on August 18, 2020
Posted by: Mukman
from Mukwonago
Amazing Headset
Sound, Design, Function and comfort, all Fantastic
Love being wireless. 20 + hours battery life is also fantastic.
No latency that I can notice.
Set up was a breeze. Plug in the USB dongle and your good to go. It is that easy. Windows auto installs device drivers.
Now the G-hub software was a different story. I tried to install multiple times with no luck. I researched this a bit and found others have had similar issues. Fortunately, the headphones work without the software, but you lose the added functions like EQ, Blue Voice, surround sound, etc. that come from the G Hub app. Fortunately I was able to test some of the features as my other computer already had the G Hub installed. I did like the Blue Voice settings as it provides a crisper studio sound to the mic. The EQ and Surround were just okay to me, nothing special.
Comfort – The ear pads are very comfortable. I find they cover my ears completely unlike other over the ears headsets I have tried in the past. Very comfortable. You also receive an extra set which is nice.
Build Quality – The look and feel are high quality. Well built with Steel headband, Aluminum forks and Premium Leatherette ear pads with memory foam.
Sound and usability - I first tested on a Microsoft Teams meeting and everything went perfect. Audio and microphone sound great.
I then proceeded to YouTube for Music and then to online gaming. Sound is amazing.
Bass is great and all other sounds are very well balanced. You hear every detail of the sounds.
Logitech has been impressing me lately with the quality and build of all the latest devices I have tried.
I can confidently recommend these headphones once the software issue is resolved.
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The ONEPWR™ Evolve™ Pet delivers lightweight cordless everyday convenience, ideal for those with furry friends at home. This compact and lightweight design brings you the easiest clean, weighing less than 9 lbs. when you carry it from room to room, while it only feels like 2 lbs. in the handle as you recline it to vacuum so your arms won’t get tired from cleaning. Lift all the embedded dirt and pet hair from your carpet or your hard floors and maneuver around furniture without worrying about a cord. Plus, enjoy 3X more capacity than a stick vacuum so you don’t have to empty all that puppy hair and dirt every few minutes. Equipped with an anti-microbial brush-roll and a pet odor filter the ONEPWR™ Evolve Pet ™ is the new solution to all the pet lovers looking for the ideal clean!
Customer Rating
4
Hard to beat for the price
on July 27, 2020
Posted by: Mukman
from Mukwonago
This Vacuum really sucks , Dirt that is!
It is noticeably light an easy to maneuver.
Battery power is adequate and allows us to do our whole house 1 1/2 times (mostly on carpet setting). (2100 sq ft.)
We are fortunate enough to have the One Power shop vac as well so we have a second battery and charger, so we will never run out of power. I do wish they made these batteries with a little more capacity.
We are fortunate enough to have the One Power shop vac as well so we have a second battery and charger, so we will never run out of power. I do wish they made these batteries with a little more capacity.
The storage container is a good size, full after one cleaning through our house, but that is completely expected since we have two dogs that shed a lot.
Again, the suction is fantastic, it really seems to get all the hair. The same or perhaps better than the some more expensive brands.
However, the suction Is almost too much, as we cannot vacuum over bathroom rugs or the small rug in our kitchen as the vacuum will not move. The suction is just too much. I have tried the other setting with no success. Perhaps a higher height setting, or lower suction setting will help with this problem.
However, the suction Is almost too much, as we cannot vacuum over bathroom rugs or the small rug in our kitchen as the vacuum will not move. The suction is just too much. I have tried the other setting with no success. Perhaps a higher height setting, or lower suction setting will help with this problem.
Settings offered are Brush off, Carpet mode and Multi Surface mode. The multi surface is a lower suction setting than 'Capet' and is set up for optimizing the run time. No height adjustment.
It would have been nice to have the power and setting button on the handle, but not a big deal, just something to get used too.
It would have been nice to have the power and setting button on the handle, but not a big deal, just something to get used too.
We love the fact that this stands on its own. We have had other ‘stick’ vacs that do not, and it is kind of a hassle to have to lean them against a wall or lay them on the floor.
Another thing I really like is the ease of removing the roller. This makes removing the hair and fur that we all see wrapped around the roller. You simply rotate the lever on the side of the brush housing 1/4 turn and pull the brush out, it’s that easy.
I simply love the cordless products of today, it really makes life easier. This product is no exception.
So, I give this a 4 out of 5. It would get 5 stars if there was a way to vacuum the lighter area rugs.
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Meet Talk GO, JLab’s compact, lightweight, and portable USB microphone. With 2 studio-quality condensers and a generous resolution of 96kHz/24BIT, this is a great entry level microphone for all around use with high performance. The Talk GO has 2 directional pattern modes to choose from and has volume and mute controls, making it great for calls, podcasts, gaming, ASMR and voiceovers using its two directional pattern modes.
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I was excited to get this JLab TALK GO mic to test. This is my first USB Mic.
The Mic itself as lighter than I expected. They tri-pod though felt very sturdy right from the box.
The legs may be adjusted in any position and simply screws to mic like any other tripod you have used before.
The legs may be adjusted in any position and simply screws to mic like any other tripod you have used before.
Set up is simply plug and play. No software but you may need to select the mic in your computer sounds settings. For help on this, JLab has a nice video on there website explaining the set up.
I had trouble during set up though. My computer did not recognize the mic. The lights on the mic lit up, but nothing. Shortly after the light went out. I then plugged it into another laptop. On this try I noticed the driver loaded, but then the mic went out. Dead..no more power. After some trouble shooting I found out it was simply a USB cord. I grabbed another USB C cord and everything worked fine from there. I contacted JLab and they have sent a new cord. Quick customer service. Sounded like this was not a common problem.
Sound quality is good for the price. It sounds better the closer you are to it in my opinion.
This mic has 2 settings: Default is Cardioid – This picks up the sound from the front of the mic. The other setting is Omni which pics up the sounds from all surroundings. This one is good for a small group setting where you might need to put the mic in the middle of multiple people. Sound is about the quality of my laptop mic, but the advantage is you can move the mic as far as your USB cord will go.
There is an outer light ring at the bottom of the mic that shows by color which setting you are using.
I also like the quick Mute function. Simply fast press the power button to mute and unmute.
Overall a good budget MIC. Don’t expect deep studio sound. None the less, gets the job done for all those Zoom and Teams calls we are all experiencing these days.
I give it 4 out or 5 stars simply do to the faulty USB at first.
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Performance meets versatility. From intensive video and graphics files to high-octane gaming, the most powerful Surface laptop yet combines speed, graphics, and long battery life with the versatility of a laptop, tablet, and portable studio. Tackle your biggest demands with quadcore powered 10th Gen Intel Core processors, blazing NVIDIA graphics, and high-resolution PixelSense Display designed for Surface Pen* and touch.
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Feel and Finish:
The outside is made of sturdy magnesium and provides a nice finish that resists marking. Your old school laptop feel with a sturdy flex hinge. One of the first thing you notice is the heavier weight. The keyboard is a big portion on this. (keyboard is 2lb 7oz. – tablet 1lb 13oz.)
The Touch screen is glossy and offers a PixelSense display 3240 x 2160 resolution, 260ppi.
Nice aspect ratio of 3:2 with nearly 4K Display
Keyboard is large with nice keystroke and a nice touchpad.
The Touch screen is glossy and offers a PixelSense display 3240 x 2160 resolution, 260ppi.
Nice aspect ratio of 3:2 with nearly 4K Display
Keyboard is large with nice keystroke and a nice touchpad.
The hinge has a unique look. It does not open all the way flat, but you can remove the display and reattach backwards to then close the laptop with the screen to the outside.
Operation / Connections:
Set-up was very simple. Standard Windows 10 walk through.
I recommend backing up or Syncing your old PC to One Drive, it makes life so much easier to transfer to the new computer.
There is no fingerprint reader which I found a little surprising, but the face ID is almost instant, so I suppose I won’t miss it.
Set-up was very simple. Standard Windows 10 walk through.
I recommend backing up or Syncing your old PC to One Drive, it makes life so much easier to transfer to the new computer.
There is no fingerprint reader which I found a little surprising, but the face ID is almost instant, so I suppose I won’t miss it.
Connections:
2 USB - 3 .1 ports and 1 USB-C - 3.1 port. I do miss the HDMI connection found on my prev. 2 in 1
You also have a headphone jack and full-size SD card reader. – I prefer the micro SD card slot that pushed in and remains flush with the computer which I feel is safer and won’t get knocked around. However, If you have a camera or other device that utilizes a standard SD you will be quite happy.
2 USB - 3 .1 ports and 1 USB-C - 3.1 port. I do miss the HDMI connection found on my prev. 2 in 1
You also have a headphone jack and full-size SD card reader. – I prefer the micro SD card slot that pushed in and remains flush with the computer which I feel is safer and won’t get knocked around. However, If you have a camera or other device that utilizes a standard SD you will be quite happy.
The headphone jack is oddly located on the top right of the screen which creates a dangling cord across your keyboard or mouse area when docked. When used as a tablet, there is no issue. I prefer Bluetooth headphones, so I won’t experience this too often.
Power cord is fantastic. It is magnetic, so all you have to do is get close to the connection and it connects itself. (to the keyboard or to the tablet direct when detached)
Camera’s:
- 5MP Front-facing 1080P and an 8.0MP Rear-facing AF 1080P. They work very nice so far. I have only taken a few outdoor shots with the rear facing camera and they turned out very good. The front facing cam I recently used for a Zoom meeting and it provided a crisp well balance video image, No complaints there.
- 5MP Front-facing 1080P and an 8.0MP Rear-facing AF 1080P. They work very nice so far. I have only taken a few outdoor shots with the rear facing camera and they turned out very good. The front facing cam I recently used for a Zoom meeting and it provided a crisp well balance video image, No complaints there.
Battery :
I experienced about a 4-hour average battery life when connected to the keyboard. (Mostly watching YouTube videos and Browsing etc.) When doing some heavy rendering of images, I got about 2 hours on the battery. You will get much less time when in tablet only mode. Maybe 2 hrs.
Needless to say, the battery performance is a little underwhelming. You may experience more battery life if simply browsing the web and other light work, or perhaps more standby time.
There are two batteries, one in the tablet portion and a larger one in the keyboard. The keyboard is also where you get the power of the NVIDIA GeForce GPU.
I experienced about a 4-hour average battery life when connected to the keyboard. (Mostly watching YouTube videos and Browsing etc.) When doing some heavy rendering of images, I got about 2 hours on the battery. You will get much less time when in tablet only mode. Maybe 2 hrs.
Needless to say, the battery performance is a little underwhelming. You may experience more battery life if simply browsing the web and other light work, or perhaps more standby time.
There are two batteries, one in the tablet portion and a larger one in the keyboard. The keyboard is also where you get the power of the NVIDIA GeForce GPU.
Power /Speed:
The processor and GPU do a great job rendering files and gaming. I downloaded and played some Modern Combat and had no issues at all, Graphics were sharp with no lag. For a laptop with removable screen I was impressed.
Rendering images was much faster than my LG which has an Intel Core i7-8565U (1.8 GHz) 8th Gen processor. (Processor on SB3 is 10th gen 1.3 Ghz) Time to render on the LG was 75 sec. to the SB3 at 43 Sec. So the Surface book was a good 40% faster.
The processor and GPU do a great job rendering files and gaming. I downloaded and played some Modern Combat and had no issues at all, Graphics were sharp with no lag. For a laptop with removable screen I was impressed.
Rendering images was much faster than my LG which has an Intel Core i7-8565U (1.8 GHz) 8th Gen processor. (Processor on SB3 is 10th gen 1.3 Ghz) Time to render on the LG was 75 sec. to the SB3 at 43 Sec. So the Surface book was a good 40% faster.
Overall impressions;
If you are an artist, developer, programmer (depending on how often you use that right CTRL key) or photographer that need mobility, you won’t be disappointed with the build and performance.
This Surface Book 3 has the power for any task including gaming.
This Surface Book 3 has the power for any task including gaming.
What needs improvement?
-The Speakers.. The quality of the sound is pretty good, but they do not get very loud at all. Not sure why they did not include a second pair in the keyboard.
- I would also like to see a micro SD slot and USB C connection on the Tablet. You are provided no external connections / storage to the tablet itself, so if you want to transfer images off a device you must have your keyboard plugged in.
- Battery – perhaps it goes hand in hand with high performance, but the battery life could be better.
- Oh and did I mention that Microsoft does NOT include the Surface Pen with a computer that is approaching $3k, come on Microsoft, this is a ‘Surface’ after all, the drawing ability was one of the appeals of this line.
I have heard the Surface Pen works well and my daughter, who is an artist, would have loved to test it. Perhaps another time.
I also found it a little awkward to use the tablet when detached from the keyboard as there is no kickstand to rest upon. What I end up doing is attaching the tablet backwards on the keyboard and close flat. This also disengages the keyboard and mouse pad from accidental touches and gives you the extra battery life and GPU performance. What I do like about this is the keyboard is protected under the screen, not like my other 2 in 1 where I end up with the keyboard exposed toward your lap or table.
I did notice the keyboard is missing the right CTRL key. This is quite annoying as I can no longer use one hand to hit CTRL P to print etc.. My LG 2 in 1 has the same key, but it only becomes a ‘menu’ key when you press the ‘Fn’ button. That makes way more sense to me.
This is a bit on the heavier side when keyboard is attached (15” version). It weighs in at 4lb 4 oz. on my scale (Keyboard is 2lb, 7 oz. and the tablet is 1lb 13 oz.) My guess is due to the weight of the screen (Tablet) it may be necessary to have a heavier keyboard.
Bottom Line:
If you are NOT a gamer or have no need for this high-end processor and GPU, then you can probably find a less expensive and more portable option.
If you are NOT a gamer or have no need for this high-end processor and GPU, then you can probably find a less expensive and more portable option.
But if your looking for a powerful versatile laptop capable of crushing your daily tasks, gaming or video editing.. well this laptop will do that for sure, but then Surface also provides you a removable drawing tablet where you can create until your heart is content.
The longer I use it the more I like it even with some of the quirks mention above. The power and speed is amazing.
I give it a 4 out of 5 stars.
I give it a 4 out of 5 stars.
I have included a picture of the SB3 next to my LG Gram 14” so you can see the size difference with the different aspect ratio.
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