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- First reviewJanuary 10, 2012
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Fast speeds. Power efficiency. Temperature control. It’s everything you want in a storage device. It's compatible with the latest PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2 interfaces, and boasts improved performance compared to 970 EVO Plus.
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While I would no longer consider myself a technophile, I am certainly no slouch when it comes to understanding hardware but it had been a long time since I last opened up a tower and inserted my own accessory or upgrade. Well, I'm glad I dusted off the old know-how and did with this hard drive because it's just what the doctor ordered.
I'm not a heavy video editor but my 7 year old drone does take 4K video footage and editing these 10 minutes flights over a span of a few years has eaten up all my hard drive space. Now, not only am I able to save hundreds of hours of additional footage, but the read/write speeds allow me to use this drive to edit as well.
To fully test out this SSD I installed Starfield on it and picked up where I left off. No issues what-so-ever.
If you're looking for some additional storage for your tower, I would highly recommend this SSD. Samsung is a trusted name for me in so many areas, and I can now add computer hardware to it.
I don't think you'll go wrong with this hard drive. Good luck!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Say hello to the professional color inkjet printer for your home office from America’s most trusted printer brand, paired with the easiest-to-use print app. Enjoy easy printing designed to make you succeed at work. Fax included.
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I have spent the last 10 years with a color laser jet printer from HP so I was excited to see how they had improved upon the ink jet printer since the last time I owned one. In some ways they have, and in some ways, I don't think it will ever be possible.
The installation is great, but I am not a fan of the HP+ software. I find it too intrusive and feel it wants too much access to your data for what it really does. Also, since I'm not someone who generally needs to print dozens (hundreds?) of pages while I'm halfway around the world, maybe I'm not the right target demographic. But I had to sign up to get my free Instant Ink trial.
Instant ink is a great idea for someone who prints a lot. I am not one of those people, but if I was I would find it very useful. For the time being I signed up for the 10 pages/month plan for $1.50. I figure if I try it for a year the worst I'm out is $18.
The quality of color documents is outstanding, but you'll never be able to print a photo or rich colorful image without the page coming out wet and curling up if you don't flatten it.
One of the things I love most about this printer is the default double sided printing. I also like the ease of sharing th printer on my network and for my wife to be able to print to it without knowing what she's doing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Get hands-on cleaning control and hands-off debris removal with the All-in-One Tower—and more. Not only does it automatically keep your LG stick vacuum clean, charged and ready to go, but the vac now includes our most powerful suction¹, more than 3 hours of run time² and enhanced multi-surface cleaning. Dust and debris don’t stand a chance. 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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I have owned my fair share of stick vacuums in my life, mostly from other brands rhyming with park and tyson. This is my first LG Stick Vacuum and I was literally surprised by the performance of a vacuum for the first time in my life. The assembly was relatively easy and I was able to complete it in about 10 minutes. Since there are so few, I'll start with the
Cons:
I do wish there was a way to more securely, or out of the way, store the mop attachment. Putting it on the side is cumbersome and awkward.
The battery takes a long time to charge, but it lasts a long time...so give and take.
Cons:
I do wish there was a way to more securely, or out of the way, store the mop attachment. Putting it on the side is cumbersome and awkward.
The battery takes a long time to charge, but it lasts a long time...so give and take.
Pros:
The suction power is quite remarkable with every attachment. It is ALMOST too much for our ruggable rugs.
The pet attachment gets a special mention because it actually made me take a picture of something I vacuumed.
Pairing with the LG app is easy and lets you know when your battery is fully charged.
I complained about the length of time it takes to charge it but the amount of power you get and the duration you get to run the vacuum more than makes up for it.
The suction power is quite remarkable with every attachment. It is ALMOST too much for our ruggable rugs.
The pet attachment gets a special mention because it actually made me take a picture of something I vacuumed.
Pairing with the LG app is easy and lets you know when your battery is fully charged.
I complained about the length of time it takes to charge it but the amount of power you get and the duration you get to run the vacuum more than makes up for it.
At the end of the day I would literally recommend this vacuum via word of mouth to my friends and family...I like it that much.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your screen ultra-protected from the hardest falls with the Insignia NS-15PGLS2 Anti-Reflective Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 15 Pro (2-Pack). Made of thin, .33 mm tempered glass, this screen protector will fit most cases and will fully protect your screen with edge-to-edge coverage. It has anti-reflective technology that provides extreme clarity in strong outdoor light and eliminates other lighting impacts. Its 9H hardness rating protects your screen from everyday accidental falls and won’t affect the sensitivity of your touchscreen, granting you total control so you can continue playing games, scrolling online and more. It also includes everything you need for easy application, ensuring a bubble-free appearance. Improve the way you protect and view your screen with this Insignia glass screen protector.
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I really like this screen protector. It really does its job and doesn't have any of the annoying pitfalls that usually come with a screen protector. I hardly notice that its there its so smooth. I honestly do forget that its there. I've had no issues with it inhibiting any gestures. In the past I have had issues with some of the oils building up and creating issues with the screen and not being able to select or swipe. The picture is unaffected and it doesn't affect how colors appear. I also have dropped my phone several times and it has protected my screen and hasn't gotten a single scratch on it at all. I forgot that I had keys in my pocket and was running around all day with my phone screen against them. And it stood up to it all like a champ. I've had no issues with picture clarity when I'm trying to check the time or glance at it from a distance or when I'm reaching over with it on the bedside lying down. It may not be a good thing but I'm putting it through its paces a bit more than I probably should because of how well its been holding up.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Personalize your smartphone while keeping it protected with the Insignia NS-15PTGROMS Hard-Shell Case with MagSafe for iPhone 15 Pro. Its durable polycarbonate plastic protects your phone from everyday damage and drops up to 6 feet. A specially engineered built-in magnetic ring provides compatibility with MagSafe chargers and accessories without removing your phone from the case. It also has raised edges, letting you set your phone down without risking scratches to your screen or camera lens. A multi-color gradient design adds a unique touch to your device, allowing you to personalize your phone. Continue to charge wirelessly and give your smartphone the protection it needs with this Insignia hard-shell case.
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It's a solid case. There is no shifting of the phone since it molds to it well but still protects it really well from any drops and bumps. I've dropped my phone a few times on accident on pavement and hard flooring and it protects it. Just hard enough so that it doesn't shift and muffle any of my phone calls but also soft enough that it absorbs all of the impact from drops and bumps. Also sticks really well on the magnetic phone chargers. My only gripe is I feel like it is a little too thick sometimes so that the magnet has a hard time getting a good grip on the surface. It stays really well once it does find a good hold. But it has slipped off the car magnet and charger once or twice. There were a few times when I was trying to get it to stick and it kept missing or sliding off but once I got the feel of it, it hasn't happened since. The other part I like is where the buttons on the side are covered. they don't stick and its easy to feel and they don't restrict any of the movement so I'm not having to press any harder than I would with the case off. I also like that I can take it on and off without too much effort but it never falls off, not even a corner. it also doesn 't trap dirt or oils like other cases I've had in the past which is a big plus.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With over 10 million sold and no stop in sight, CASETiFY's best-selling Impact Case with MagSafe for Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is sleek, stylish, and protective thanks to EcoShock. Don't underestimate the slim form factor and superior protection of this Impact Case CTF-13084976-16005982. It has been rigorously tested to withstand multiple drop angles and up to 109 times to ensure your Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is protected at every angle. The upgraded phone case features new side sockets that seamlessly attach phone charms.
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There’s not much more I can say about this case except that it does what you would expect it to do. It’s a very sturdy case and fits my new iPhone perfectly, as it should. I like the color and it’s easy to distinguish mine from most other people’s phones when I don’t have it in my pocket.
I especially appreciate the fact that I can leave my case on and still charge it using the mag charge feature. Previous cases didn’t have that option and I hated having to take my case on and off every night. (First world problem, I know.). But having the mag charge magnet built in to the case is great as I have a magnetic mount in my car as well so now I can charge and navigate simultaneously while keeping my phone in the case. Super convenient for the times my wife decides to go off-roading unexpectedly and the phone falls off the mount!
Overall, this is a top quality case and it is sturdy to boot. The coverings for the buttons on the side feel easy to manipulate while being securely protected.
Would definitely recommend to others.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Get everyday storage and backup for your precious photos, videos, music, and daily files with the WD easystore portable drive. Lightweight, flash-based durability and fast access to quickly expand storage and help keep your important files safe on the go.
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The very least I can say about this product is that it does what it says it does. That is the most I can say about this product too. I appreciated the built in Western Digital software that was included on the drive but ultimately, in order to not have unnecessary applications on my computer, I ended up formatting the drive and wiping it completely.
I was hoping to use this 1TB external drive with me on the fly on either my Mac or my PC laptops but after waiting on the frustratingly slow speed of data transfer, I just can’t make a use case for this for anything other than long term or cold storage. It’s a 1 TB drive that supposedly supports up to 5GB/s pass through, but while dragging and dropping folders to it, I only got up to 80MB/s and took a long time to transfer 80 GB worth of folders. I tried in multiple USB ports on my new desktop as well as using a USBC -> USBA adapter to ensure that I had maximum throughput when it came to speed, but I still got the exact same result regardless of what port I used or what data I transferred over.
Frustrated at the slowness of this device and hoping that I can open her up, remove the internal storage and put it directly on my mother board in my desktop or put it in an enclosure that allows for faster data transfer. Would not recommend.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Meet the Ninja Foodi DualZone FlexBasket Air Fryer with 7-qt MegaZone. With the MegaZone, you can now cook larger proteins or entire meals that feed your whole family all in one basket. Insert the basket divider to cook with two 3.5 qt baskets or remove it to cook in 1 MegaZone for full 7-qt capacity. Eliminate back-to-back cooking with Dual Zone Technology. Use Smart Finish to cook 2 foods, 2 ways that finish cooking at the same time, or sync the settings across both zones with Match Cook. Plus, it features 6 cooking functions (air fry, air broil, roast, bake, reheat, dehydrate) so no matter what you’re craving, you can make it all in this 7 qt air fryer. Then, when you’re done cooking, cleanup is a breeze with nonstick and dishwasher safe crisper plates and basket.
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After seeing friends, family and neighbors purchase an air fryer, I was so excited to be able to join in on the fun after getting the Ninja Foodi FlexBasket Air Fryer with 7-qt MegaZone. With a toddler, this thing has saved both me and my wife lots of time in the kitchen and has transformed her karage (Japanese fried chicken) into something much less unhealthy to eat! But what we really love about this is that it isn't limited to air frying. We've been able to use the bake feature for desserts and vegetables and we've been able to use the dehydrate feature to try to make homemade dog treats. Where this machine really stood out for us was the ability to cook two separate things simultaneously using different cooking methods, different cooking temperatures, and different cooking times. Not only that but it will even start each item at the appropriate time so everything finishes together...if you want it to. For me personally, I prefer my steak to be done a few minutes before everything else so it can rest after cooking. And with the Ninja Foodi FlexBasket Air Fryer I can also set my steak to finish first so it has time to rest...like a good steak should.
At the end of the day I would highly recommend this air fryer and very much am looking forward to the next time I use it. And the next time....and the time after that...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One & Windows 10 & 11 PCs equips you with immersive, accurate controls for navigating air and space flight simulation & combat games on Xbox and PC. High resolution non-contact sensors provide precise response and extended longevity to the main stick controls, while throttle and flap levers control main engine power and make for quick adjustment of secondary control surfaces. Plus, the levers can be customized with swappable throttle heads to suit the aircraft you are flying. Precision detents at the minimum and maximum positions allow activation of full reverse thrust at minimum, and afterburner, boost or Take Off/Go Around thrust at maximum. An ultra-precise nano trim wheel allows for fine tuning of attitude, and an analog POV hat allows freelook in cockpit views or strafe thrusters in space simulation games. An OLED Flight Management Display makes for easy adjustments to control profiles, trim wheel input mode, rudder lock and more. Navigate the FMD using an intuitive rotary dial with click at the base of the stick to configure, and update product performance in real-time with all information stored in on-board memory. 27 programmable buttons, stick mounted buttons, dual throttle lever detents and 8 programmable base buttons equip you with an arsenal of adjustable controls to your most critical simulation functions. Pilot fighter jets or airliners thanks to an ambidextrous right and left-handed design with a reversible wrist rest, and programmable base buttons allow the entire setup to be configured for right, or left-handed controls. Take customization a step further and adjust the color, brightness and response of multiple RGB LED zones. Familiar Xbox controls allow for easy console operation, and you can switch input mode to PC to play across a wide range of simulation titles.
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After purchasing MS Flight Sim I was stuck on what controller to get. I had been using my keyboard for a little while but knew I would need something else. With options ranging from $29 to $4,500 and everywhere in-between, I wasn't sure where to go. Should I get a HOTAS, should I get a yoke? What should I do? Then I found the Turtle Beach - VelocityOne Flightstick. I had used other Turtle Beach products before (headset for Xbox) and thought the quality was outstanding, so in going with a brand name I trust, I went with this flight stick.
Overall I am happy with my selection and still may ultimately also get a VelocityOne yoke but for now, as I said, I'm very happy with this option. Out of the box it is easy to use and pre-configured in a way that makes sense. Additionally, it is very easy to customize (once you read the brief online instruction guide). Out of the box it comes prepped for use with an Xbox, but it is easily changeable to PC, which is what I needed. Additionally out of the box it is programmed for a right handed user, but is very easy to switch to left handed, and that includes the hand wrest that screws into either side of the stick.
I liked the instant integration with the game as well. On the "Objectives" window when it gives you a step, it also tells you which button number to press to accomplish that step. Example: B2 to release brakes. (And while the buttons are reversed when you toggle between right and left handed, the game is not smart enough to change the button numbers on the objective you must do the simple calculation swap in your head. Button 1 = Button 5, Button 2 = Button 6 etc.).
I do wish that they would include a more inclusive user manual than what is provided in the box, but scanning a QR code is the new manual, I get that, and I strongly encourage anyone who purchases this to scan the QR code in the quick start guide and spend 5 minutes going over the detailed instructions. There are quite a few settings that I am eager to learn to tweak like trim wheel, analog axis, etc.
One of the things that I think would be most beneficial is the ability to modify the stiffness of the stick. When making small movements, it is sometimes difficult, especially for a novice, to keep a plane flying straight or level. Also, and this is a big one for me, I wish there were suction cups on the bottom, or a clamp or some other way to make the base more stable. I leave the controller flat on my desk and in simulations, such as fighter jet or something where you need less than gentle movements, the base of the stick rises off the desk and you lose the direction you were trying to move the plane in.
Overall this is solidly built and has enough customization for 99% of sim fliers out there and I would definitely recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Whether you want to resize and trim or add creative effects and overlays, making awe-inspiring movies is easier than ever. With Adobe Sensei*, click once to transform your videos with effects inspired by famous works of art. Showcase your memories with new photo and video slideshow templates, and create the mood you want with new audio tracks. Plus, go beyond your desktop with new web and mobile companion apps (English-onlybeta), and enjoy faster installation and performance plus Apple M1 chip support. Have fun with the easy moviemaker for Mac and Windows.
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This is my 4th year in a row using (upgrading) my version of Adobe Premiere Elements. I continue to edit videos for a Soundscape Wellness YouTube channel as well as for my own personal family videos and this application is the exact level of editing software I need because while I no longer consider myself a beginner, I am also certainly not a professional but Adobe Premiere Elements 2023 makes my videos look pretty darn professional.
At this point I am past the simplistic layout and choose to have multiple video and audio tracks displayed along with a separate music track as well. Additionally if there is a feature I want to try but haven't yet, figuring it out in Premiere Elements is a breeze.
The only thing I would like to see fixed about this application is the Help menu. It would be great if someone would be able to type in layman's terms what they're trying to do and the program would intuitively point you to the appropriate knowledge base article. It is frustrating if you don't know the technical term for something but you're still trying to use the app for help.
Overall however the app is outstanding and I love the downloadable content (titles, slides, etc.) that you can access through it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Safe and convenient fast wireless charging up to 15W.* Our fastest wireless charging pad unclutters your bedroom, office, or living room while simplifying charging—just lay your phone onto the pad and go. Qi certification ensures standard compatibility and provides peace of mind.
I have just purchased an iPhone 12 max 12 pro. Is this pad compatible? Will the pad charge my phone as quickly as when I plug it in the wall. There are magnets in this new phone. Does that cause any problems with this charger?
Works fine with my iPhone 12 Pro. You do have to place the iPhone exactly on the center of the charging pad though so be warned. As far as speed of charge I’d say it’s similar to a usb c AC adapter.
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Create a soothing state of mind with this LectroFan white noise machine. Its 20 distinct digital sounds, which includes 10 different fan sounds and 10 types of pure white noise, let you mask environmental noise. Use the pinpoint volume controls on this LectroFan white noise machine to customize the experience.
Would this machine be loud enough to drowned out partners snoring?
No. This is not meant to drown out any noise. The sounds it plays, typically while you're sleeping, are imperceptible while sleeping. You will still be woken up by general room sounds and snoring if you're a light sleeper.
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