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All hail the new king. The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro Multiplatform Wireless Gaming Headset brings the best premium features to your gaming multiverse for PlayStation, Windows PCs, Mac, Nintendo Switch and mobile. Featuring the most versatile noise cancelling system ever in a gaming headset, with the ability to control noise-cancelling levels from anywhere. Experience ultimate audio immersion with powerful, hand-selected 50mm Nanoclear drivers for a vast soundstage; and the TruSpeak noise-cancelling boom mic or dual built-in microphones offer ultra-clear comms. Our softest memory foam ear cushions enhance noise isolation and provide all-day comfort, and the Stealth Pro is built to last with a durable steel-reinforced headband and frame.
Customer Rating
4
Good wireless headset
on April 24, 2023
Posted by: Saitzev
So I've been using this headset for the last several days and I have to say it's quite nice.
I've used other TB headsets in the past and either the ear cushions weren't shaped right or the headset itself wouldn't fit the shame of my head. Thankfully neither of these are true with the new Stealth Pro.
The audio quality seems to be pretty good. I played a couple games with it, Hogwarts Legacy and the new Horizon Forbidden West DLC and the world certainly felt more alive, especially when using the 3D audio. I might have set it up in my PS settings wrong, but I tried to the 3D placement setting where it sounded "right" to my ears.
One thing I did notice was that the sound needs to be turned all the way up on the PlayStation. Mine was set to less than half as I typically use my Home Theater's Audio when I'm playing games since I primarily only play single player games. Once I did turn it to max, I was able to more finely find a comfortable listening level using the headsets dial on the ear cup.
I didn't test anything like music, only games so I can't speak to the quality of that. There's definitely a good sound stage though that could also be due to the 3D sound option on the PS itself. There's plenty of bass, at least what I noticed when I was playing Hogwarts as the spells certainly have a lot of feedback. Vocal clarity was great during conversations, something my Home Theater has always struggled with for some reason.
The Mic I didn't really use much again as I mainly play Single Player games, but of the limited times I did use it, no one complained of the quality during voice chats either through Discord, in-game or the native PS chat.
Overall it's a really great headset. One quirk that I found, and I wasn't able to figure out on my own, is that my transmitter would continuously flash blue if the PlayStation was in rest mode. I ended up having to disconnect the device from the PS to get the light to stop flashing. The headset was also powered off so I'm not certain what was causing it. It happened several times and was quite the disturbance as it woke me up one night. Outside of that issue the headset has been great.
The only other issue I had was that they're a bit tight on my head as they clamp down really well and don't move at all. More than I'd care for over long periods of use. They also heat up quite a bit due to this. Biggest thing that would help is different material for the Earpads. Many brands allow you to swap these out, this would be great addition for the next iteration of these as I didn't see this being possible on these or I straight up missed the feature.
The only other issue I had was that they're a bit tight on my head as they clamp down really well and don't move at all. More than I'd care for over long periods of use. They also heat up quite a bit due to this. Biggest thing that would help is different material for the Earpads. Many brands allow you to swap these out, this would be great addition for the next iteration of these as I didn't see this being possible on these or I straight up missed the feature.
The biggest question is the price. Is it worth the $350? I've used many headset and headphones over the years so I'm quite spoiled on that front. I would say these would be a bit more attractive around $200-250. I don't know if I'd say they're worth $350 especially with the market being very competitive between $200-$300 and the quality you can get for that price range.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Arlo Safe is here to bring you peace of mind with safety on the go. With one tap emergency activation on your phone, it’s like having a security guard by your side. If you feel in danger, you can alert professional security experts to send first responders to your location. You can also check in with family members to see their location and ensure their well-being. If you’re ever in a car accident, automatic auto crash detection will alert security experts to send emergency services to your location. Triple redundant, five diamond, and UL certified monitoring centers ensure you get an immediate response from medically trained, live security experts. Use the included Arlo Safe Button accessory to discreetly alert 24/7 Live Security Experts during an emergency with one tap.¹ Clip it onto a backpack, keychain, or a purse for easy access. ¹Requires cellphone connection.
Customer Rating
5
Peace of Mind for the unexpected
on February 6, 2023
Posted by: Saitzev
My main reasoning behind picking this up was for an elderly parent. I help to take care of my mother and with being at work all day this gives me some peace of mind that when I'm away, help can literally be a button push away.
Setting the device up was easy and quick. My unit I got had bad batteries out of the box. Arlo was quick to send out another set to me within a couple days. I won't let that affect the review though. Batteries sometimes go bad and it's not always within one's control.
Once replaced though, they've worked perfect. I've notice that as soon as I get in my car when I head to work or leave the house, the button and the Arlo Safe app is very quick to see that I'm in my car. I appreciate this as it's handy to have something on me that, if in case of an accident, I can get help. With the recent weather over the last few weeks, it's certainly a welcome feature.
I do like that it comes with a year of the Family Plan. We shall see in a year if I this will be something I'll keep going as anything can happen.
If you're looking for something that's along the lines of say a LifeAlert, this could be a good option as it's not something where you're required or have to be tethered to having a landline in your home so this will likely appeal to many.
The ability to have either EMT's, Police or Firefighters dispatched at the press of a button is fantastic feature. Couple that with the size of the device and that it can be easy to conceal makes it all that more useful.
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.
Customer Rating
5
Works perfect out of the box for MS Flight Sim
on January 1, 2023
Posted by: Saitzev
I've used a few different flight sticks over the years, nothing fancy and typically on the lower spectrum of pricing, usually below $60. Then I saw this one and thought, this would be a major upgrade over what I've been using.
I don't mess around with a lot flight based games, but when one does come along that interests me or if a mode is added to a game and I can make use of a Flight Stick, I prefer it over using a controller or Mouse and Key.
I've only so far used it with Microsoft Flight Sim. I hadn't played the new one yet and since I had Game Pass I opted to try it out since it had been years since I last gave it a whirl.
Setting up the VelocityOne for MSF was a breeze. I went in to the settings and it chose the VelocityOne and Flight Sim already had button layouts for everything. I didn't have to change any buttons or do any programming of the Flight Stick. I did install the Turtle Beach software on my computer as well as my mobile phone. I changed the colors of the LED's and that was about it. I did adjust hand rest and that was a breeze and easy to do.
I did test the FlightStick out on a couple other games. The main one I'll mention was No Man's Sky.
Sadly the way the game is designed, it's meant for controller. Primarily cause it's not something like Elite Dangerous or Star Citizen where it's more Sim oriented. The unfortunate aspect of this is that certain button configurations just won't work due to way the controls are set. If you're looking to use this or any other flight stick with No Man's Sky, just stick with a controller or Keyboard and Mouse on PC. It's possible it may work on Xbox though given that it can be setup as an Xbox or PC Input, which is a really nice feature.
Sadly the way the game is designed, it's meant for controller. Primarily cause it's not something like Elite Dangerous or Star Citizen where it's more Sim oriented. The unfortunate aspect of this is that certain button configurations just won't work due to way the controls are set. If you're looking to use this or any other flight stick with No Man's Sky, just stick with a controller or Keyboard and Mouse on PC. It's possible it may work on Xbox though given that it can be setup as an Xbox or PC Input, which is a really nice feature.
Overall, for the price and the features and configurability, it's really hard to beat. If you need an even more accurate Sim setup, you can always go with the VelocityOne Fligh which is a full on Yoke, Throttle and Rudder Pedal Setup and it too is even well priced. This has effectively made my other Joystick obsolete as it has half the buttons configurability.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Shark WANDVAC POWER PET Cordless Handheld Vacuum combines lightweight portability with the incredible suction power of a high-speed brushless motor. Weighing just 1.5 lbs., this handheld vacuum boasts a tapered nozzle for easy debris pickup and accessories for tackling pet hair and tight spaces. Between cleanings, return your vacuum to the charging dock for fast recharging.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect lightweight and compact vacuum.
on October 17, 2022
Posted by: Saitzev
I ended up picking this up for one of my parents who has some physical limitations. It's been great for her to use in that it is lightweight.
It's perfect for using on furniture, baseboards and even on bedding and such. Pretty much everything we've used it on, it's been perfect. It's a big help with using in my car due to it's lightweight and compact form. If there's a spot you can't get to with a larger vacuum this is a perfect option.
It's pretty darn quiet too. We've had some lighter vacuums from other companies and they were pretty loud. It not silent by any means but it's not near as loud as some others.
As for power, despite being such a small device, it's quite potent. I would go so far as to try to suck up a bowling ball, but it will get the job done with ease.
Battery life is pretty good too again for it's size. You can easily get enough done in an hour. It also charges pretty quick. We've only used it a handful of times due to the aforementioned physical limitations. I really think this strikes a perfect balance. It pairs well with the other Shark vacuum we've got so it makes it easy enough to tackle two different kinds of jobs.
I'd definitely recommend it if you're in need of something small and light.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Meet the CORSAIR K100 AIR Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, an ultra-thin keyboard that places outstanding performance and productivity in a sleek brushed aluminum frame. Its unbelievably thin profile – just 11mm at its slimmest point – makes the K100 AIR the stylish centerpiece of your entire desktop and workspace. Hyper-fast, tactile CHERRY MX Ultra Low Profile mechanical keyswitches deliver a responsive, satisfying mechanical keyboard experience – you will want to use the keyboard for everything.The K100 AIR offers three ways to connect to your PC, Mac, and devices for optimal, hyper-fast wireless versatility: sub-1ms SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS, Bluetooth, or USB wired. Connect to multiple devices wirelessly and switch between them with the press of a button, with secure AES 128-bit encryption. Wired mode enables CORSAIR AXON Hyper-Processing Technology to transmit keystrokes up to 8x faster than standard gaming keyboards, helping you stay one step ahead of opponents during competition. The K100 AIR offers endlessly customizable lighting and workflows for total control over your setup. Four dedicated G keys are fully programmable to perform custom actions, shortcuts, and macros to elevate your productivity. The K100 AIR shines with brilliant per-key RGB backlighting, for nearly limitless customization for up to 20 lighting layers simultaneously, powered by AXON. Unlock full control over lighting, key remapping, and more with powerful CORSAIR iCUE software. With up to 200 hours of wireless battery life and all the premium features in CORSAIR’s thinnest gaming keyboard ever, the K100 AIR enables you to play elevated.
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic low profile clicky yet quiet keyboard.
on October 17, 2022
Posted by: Saitzev
So I've used numerous mechanical keyboards over the years. I've used 2 that were low profile types, a couple that were TKL but the majority have been standard full size keyboards.
With both the Low Profiles they took some getting used to. I've very much enjoyed using this in the time I have.
With most mechanical keyboards they're generally pretty loud. I've used it a bit for gaming, but I have to admit that I've been using it at my job as I was needing a different keyboard than an ordinary membrane one that we're provided. I was hesitant as we don't use mechanicals because of being on the phones and in close proximity so it's inadvisable for us to use them.
With this particular keyboard it's very quiet, which I was really surprised by. My coworkers gave me a seal of approval to use it. It was barely, if at all louder than the cheap membrane one's we get. Even they were impressed and surprised that it was in fact Mechanical.
Battery life is fantastic. I've charged it maybe once and it's being used consistently for 8 hours a day. If I recall, the only time I've charged it was when I first got it. I've been using it with the supplied dongle that came with it. I did test it out over Bluetooth on a couple computers and it worked great. I didn't really see much of a difference latency wise versus the Corsair dongle. I imagine I will be using this for years to come. It's easily one of the better keyboards I've used over the years. I know I'd be really interested in a 75% or TKL version of this to use everyday for sure.
Price wise, it's on the high side for sure so that may be a big turn off for a lot of people and that's understandable. For what it is though, it's a fantastic option, especially with it being wireless.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy the versatile headset for Hybrid work and beyond with the Voyager 4320 Wireless Noise Cancelling Stereo Headset with mic. It's everything you need to stay productive and connected to all your devices whether at home or in the office. Long day of calls made easier with all-day comfort and dual-mic Acoustic Fence technology that eliminates background noise. Phenomenal flexibility, connectivity, and freedom.
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic headset for in office or work from home
on October 4, 2022
Posted by: Saitzev
I've now been using this headset for 4 or 5 days now at my workplace. I really enjoy being wireless and not tethered to my desk. I can get up and move around while on calls with my users.
The audio quality on this thing is astounding. I truly was blown away. I didn't expect the sound to be near as full as it is. Even given the price, I would think the focus would be on clarity and connection, but there's a ton of bass in these, which in downtime between calls I'll listen to music and these are fantastic for bass centric music.
Call quality is great as well. Everyone sounds fantastic in Teams. We use Avaya, which has it's own quirks and issues, but callers have had no issues hearing me unless it's an issue on their end. Hearing callers is much better than my wired Poly headset.
As for the features, the Poly app is easy to use and setup. The headset did need a firmware update but I was able to use it without updating initially. The mute button is in a good place, I do wish it was a little further down the boom but it works great. The volume controls are easy to use as well. The answer button sadly doesn't work with our version of Avaya so I wasn't able to test it. We will be switching to Genesys later this year so I'll be able to utilize it there.
For battery life, I can use it over 3 or 4 days without needing to charge it and that's with it connected for 6-8 hours a day. Constant talk time I imagine I'd need to charge every other day.
I would definitely recommend this regardless of it being as costly as it is since it's certified to work with multiple VOIP & Softphone products. I plan on getting as much use out of this headset as possible.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The new MOMENTUM 4 Wireless once again raises the bar –delivering world class sound quality with advanced Adaptive Noise Cancellation and exceptional comfort. With smart, intuitive features that enhance every interaction and an outstanding 60-hour battery life, there’s nothing between you and an incredible listening experience.
Customer Rating
4
Great sounding wireless headphones.
on September 26, 2022
Posted by: Saitzev
These are quite the Wireless headphones. I’ve not had the pleasure of
using the Momentum line of Sennheiser’s headphones but have several
different pairs of their other models.
using the Momentum line of Sennheiser’s headphones but have several
different pairs of their other models.
In terms of audio quality, these remind me a bit of the old school
PX-100’s that they made back in the early 00’s which you can no longer
buy. They got some great punchy bass which is something I always look
for in headphones.
PX-100’s that they made back in the early 00’s which you can no longer
buy. They got some great punchy bass which is something I always look
for in headphones.
I do quite like these. They’re marketed towards a certain line of
users. I won’t mention those competitors, but I imagine you can deduce
those brands. I do have a set of one these competitor headphones, so I
do have some of a benchmark to compare to.
users. I won’t mention those competitors, but I imagine you can deduce
those brands. I do have a set of one these competitor headphones, so I
do have some of a benchmark to compare to.
For audio quality, they’re somewhat similar. They’ve got punchy bass
and good mids and highs. I tested them with various kinds of music,
and they handled it all well. They can get quite loud and are pretty
much free of distortion with even the most bass heavy of tracks,
though that will be determined with length of use.
and good mids and highs. I tested them with various kinds of music,
and they handled it all well. They can get quite loud and are pretty
much free of distortion with even the most bass heavy of tracks,
though that will be determined with length of use.
For battery life, I can’t speak to the claimed 60 hours peak playback
time, I did listen to them for a few hours and the battery life barely
budged.
time, I did listen to them for a few hours and the battery life barely
budged.
The Noise cancelling is ok. It's not near as good as some other brand's. They do an effective job at blocking out a good deal of outside sound, but again, there are better options for a similar price.
They do fit well though. They are not near as clamped as my HD6XX
Sennheiser’s. In time I imagine they will loosen up a little bit for
me noggin as I’ve got a good-sized melon. They never did grow
uncomfortable though which is always a plus.
Sennheiser’s. In time I imagine they will loosen up a little bit for
me noggin as I’ve got a good-sized melon. They never did grow
uncomfortable though which is always a plus.
As for the app, I’ve used a couple different wireless Sennheiser
products, and the app has always been the weak point. This seems to
still hold true. One of the things I immediately noticed was that the
EQ doesn’t work at all. I tried multiple different preset’s, my own
settings, restarting the app, power cycling the headphones, but
nothing changed. It’s possible that the app may need to be updated to
support the Momentum 4’s, there was nothing at the time. It did see
the Momentum 4’s however.
products, and the app has always been the weak point. This seems to
still hold true. One of the things I immediately noticed was that the
EQ doesn’t work at all. I tried multiple different preset’s, my own
settings, restarting the app, power cycling the headphones, but
nothing changed. It’s possible that the app may need to be updated to
support the Momentum 4’s, there was nothing at the time. It did see
the Momentum 4’s however.
As for the value, I don’t know if I’d say these are worth $350, I’d
say they should be positioned lower, maybe around $270 or so. They’re
in a price bracket with some stiff competition.
say they should be positioned lower, maybe around $270 or so. They’re
in a price bracket with some stiff competition.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Engineered for those who know gaming is a way of life, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, in Onyx Grey, is calibrated for next-gen creation and gaming alike. Redefine gaming experiences with the latest generation AMD Ryzen processor and AMD Radeon RX graphics that are AI-optimized via the Legion AI Engine, all the while cooled by the Legion Coldfront 3.0’s thermal system. The Legion Slim 7’s light and exhilarating design is further machined from an Aluminum and Magnesium blend that defies all basic laws of laptop engineering. Crush the competition in WQXGA for immersive gaming anywhere life takes you.
Customer Rating
4
Portable yet powerful
on September 21, 2022
Posted by: Saitzev
From testing quite a few “Gaming Laptops”, I’ve got to say, of all the ones I have, this may be my favorite. That’s not to say there’s some downsides, but most of what I’ve experienced has been great.
Front and center is the aesthetics. This is on the opposite side of looking like your average jet fighter or thick dictionary like laptop. There’s some sleekness here and there, but it’s kind of got a Business up front, Party in the back look to it. There’s a full keyboard with a generously sized touchpad.
Front and center is the aesthetics. This is on the opposite side of looking like your average jet fighter or thick dictionary like laptop. There’s some sleekness here and there, but it’s kind of got a Business up front, Party in the back look to it. There’s a full keyboard with a generously sized touchpad.
For I/O, we got some standard Type A USB ports on the rear along with a very welcome HDMI 2.1 port and a proprietary rectangular port for the AC Adapter. There are 2 USB Type C ports on the left of the laptop, and on the righthand side you can find the 3.5mm Audio Jack, and SD Card Reader. Sadly, I didn’t have an SD Card available to test out the port.
Battery life seems to be pretty decent. There’s a built-in option within Lenovo’s software to keep the batter at 80% if you’re using it primarily plugged in to prevent wearing out the battery quickly which is a big plus since most others will always fully charge and keep it fully charged. Didn’t get around to testing out just how long, but given I had it fully charged, enabled the 80% charge mode, turned it off after some test and fired it up a few days later, it was still at around 65%, I’d say even during gaming, you’re probably going to see a couple hours.
Performance wise, it was surprising. This is a lower performance 6800M chip that’s focused more on power efficiency than outright performance. That doesn’t mean it’s not capable of playing anything modern cause it certainly can. For Cyberpunk which is a pretty standard bench for me and the latest update has helped some things, with Ray Tracing on Ultra with FSR on Ultra, I saw around 35-40 FPS on average with jumps to 60 FPS. Not nearly RTX 3070M territory like on my other laptop, though DLSS does work more efficient. 2077 unfortunately only makes due with FSR 1.0 and AMD has long since moved to 2.0 plus there’s the option of RSR if running below native resolution.
Without Ray Tracing things improved substantially. Sadly, I can’t find the screenshot, but I did manage with a mix of settings see a high of 160 FPS. I believe that was using the Performance FSR setting with mostly High settings. The screenshots in the review here I’ve labeled. With FSR Ultra quality and the High Preset averages were in the upper 50’s with spikes as high as 100. Ultra-Preset was averaging a little higher for the average, just under 60 but the peak was only 88 FPS.
Performance wise, it was surprising. This is a lower performance 6800M chip that’s focused more on power efficiency than outright performance. That doesn’t mean it’s not capable of playing anything modern cause it certainly can. For Cyberpunk which is a pretty standard bench for me and the latest update has helped some things, with Ray Tracing on Ultra with FSR on Ultra, I saw around 35-40 FPS on average with jumps to 60 FPS. Not nearly RTX 3070M territory like on my other laptop, though DLSS does work more efficient. 2077 unfortunately only makes due with FSR 1.0 and AMD has long since moved to 2.0 plus there’s the option of RSR if running below native resolution.
Without Ray Tracing things improved substantially. Sadly, I can’t find the screenshot, but I did manage with a mix of settings see a high of 160 FPS. I believe that was using the Performance FSR setting with mostly High settings. The screenshots in the review here I’ve labeled. With FSR Ultra quality and the High Preset averages were in the upper 50’s with spikes as high as 100. Ultra-Preset was averaging a little higher for the average, just under 60 but the peak was only 88 FPS.
Quite a respectable showing for a thin and not quite top trim Laptop with all AMD hardware. This is all also to be taken in mind that the native resolution is 2560x1600 with a 165hz Refresh rate. Not a resolution we see much of anymore as it’s typically 1080p, 1440p and 2160p.
For another game I tested out The Division 2 as it’s always been pretty partial to AMD. I didn’t get the screenshots saved, but running it with max settings with no upscaling I was seeing around 60-80 depending on the location and how much happening on screen. I did turn a few settings down like Volumetric Fog as even on my desktop with a 6900 XT it can take a major hit to performance.
There’s really only 1 con with the laptop and it’s one that really confuses me and that I agree with in other reviews, and that’s the Storage capability. This thing, for nearly $2000 has only 1 NVME slot. There’s even room on the board where another slot could have been added. I don’t know if this was a cost cutting measure or something they’re holding out for with a higher priced model with higher end 6800M or even a 6900M but again, it’s very surprising. The last 3 laptops I’ve had have all had 2 slots so I just don’t understand this decision. It limits you with your storage options, where instead of just adding a cheaper large secondary drive, you’d have to spend more money on a single larger drive and depending on your needs, that means between $200-750 for upwards of a 4TB drive. I do hope that moving forward they acknowledge this misstep and give us, the users more options. I’d happily forgo a SD slot in favor of another NVME slot.
For another game I tested out The Division 2 as it’s always been pretty partial to AMD. I didn’t get the screenshots saved, but running it with max settings with no upscaling I was seeing around 60-80 depending on the location and how much happening on screen. I did turn a few settings down like Volumetric Fog as even on my desktop with a 6900 XT it can take a major hit to performance.
There’s really only 1 con with the laptop and it’s one that really confuses me and that I agree with in other reviews, and that’s the Storage capability. This thing, for nearly $2000 has only 1 NVME slot. There’s even room on the board where another slot could have been added. I don’t know if this was a cost cutting measure or something they’re holding out for with a higher priced model with higher end 6800M or even a 6900M but again, it’s very surprising. The last 3 laptops I’ve had have all had 2 slots so I just don’t understand this decision. It limits you with your storage options, where instead of just adding a cheaper large secondary drive, you’d have to spend more money on a single larger drive and depending on your needs, that means between $200-750 for upwards of a 4TB drive. I do hope that moving forward they acknowledge this misstep and give us, the users more options. I’d happily forgo a SD slot in favor of another NVME slot.
All in all, it’s a great laptop aside from a boggling compromise with the storage options. At $2000, I’d find it pretty hard to recommend over the Intel version of this which has a second NVME slot. You’re essentially trading performance and storage for something that’s going to last a bit longer on battery. If you’re less concerned about performance and want more off charger time, the AMD model will better suit, otherwise if you don’t want compromises and more storage capacity, look at the Intel Legion model.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Strap in for breakneck gaming speeds with the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe internal SSD. Crush load times and slash throttling, lagging, and model pop-ins for a smooth, fast experience that lets you compete at your absolute peak. This purpose-built gaming drive comes in the capacity of 1TB. With the advanced features of Game Mode 2.0 (Windows only) plus speeds that approach the limits of the PCIe Gen43 interface, the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD delivers top-tier performance to keep you playing, streaming, recording, and dominating the game.
Customer Rating
5
Insanely fast for every scenario
on September 1, 2022
Posted by: Saitzev
This drive is quite stupidly fast. I slapped this in to my laptop that has a PCI-E 4.0 and got to testing.
I've got a couple different NVME drives in my computers. My main desktop uses a previous gen SN750 and despite only being a Gen 3 drive it's still plenty fast for my day to day, though it primarily serves as my boot drive.
I've also got a 1TB Pro drive from another popular company in my PS5. The drive's speeds eclipse that drive by around 1-1.5Gb/s read/write and that one is around a similar price point.
I'm quite impressed with speeds. It's incredibly responsive and helps hugely with content creation. Having this as a secondary drive and being able to take advantage of the Gen 4 speeds really makes a difference when streaming and recording said stream. The only real bottleneck there is the encoder, be it the nVenc in my laptop or the 12th Gen i7 pushing through and the interface with the USB type C of the capture device im using. I actually use it as a dual PC setup so the Desktop does the gaming and the laptop handles the stream.
Being able to transfer at a consistent 1.5Gb/s for most data movement certainly makes me not miss old school mechanical drives.
There's really no many cons to be had with the drive. Even without a heatsink the drive stayed around 60C in the laptop. Using the available heatsink from WD I imagine will keep things in even better check. I didn't notice any throttling after multiple benchmarks and even with recording for hours at a time.
I think if I had to focus on one negative it would be the drive endurance. Sure the drive will probably outlast me, but even still, with so much reading and writing especially in a content creation scenario, you could very well exhaust the drive before the warranty is up. The 1TB drive is only rated for 600TBW which is only twice over my SN750. My secondary NVME from another manufacturer eclipses the Pro drive I mentioned earlier and ever the WD's. It clocks in at 1600TBW and it's a 960GB Gen 3 drive from 4 or 5 years ago. It's a bit odd to see a much older drive have so much higher endurance given the advances we've been seeing with NAND tech and the controllers.
I would caution that if you really need endurance, go with at least a 2TB drive as that will get you 1200TBW or the 4TB will get you 2400TBW. It's still not as much as some other drives out there, but for the price I reckon these are worth an investment.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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You work hard during the day and deserve some relaxation. Soothe your aches and pains with the Insignia Compact Massage Chair. Adjusting to your unique body and curves, a combination of rollers and air pressure provide maximum comfort and relaxation. Take advantage of three distinct preset programs, three massage styles or fully tailor your ideal massage. Kick back, relax and pamper yourself with this durable, long-lasting polyurethane chair. This product is recommended for individuals less than 6 feet tall and less than 225 lbs.
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Good option for those with limited space
on July 31, 2022
Posted by: Saitzev
Got this in hopes of helping alleviate some pain for family member.
Sadly it just would work for them. It sits quite low to the ground and isn't the most comfortable to sit in. The seat is only about a 14" off the ground which is quite low. It's slightly reclined to help, but I think still it's too low. There was also another problem with it, I don't know if it was an error in the manual, but it states that the chair cannot be operated if someone is on Oxygen, which the person that was going to use this is.
This becomes a deal breaker because they cannot use the chair as they are on Oxygen.
Those issues aside, the positives are that it's easy to setup as there's no assembly required. The box seemed daunting along with the supposed weight, but it was quite easy for me to unbox and maneuver to it's residing place. I do wish that the power cord had been a bit longer, it appears to be roughly 6 feet, so if you're intending on placing this in the middle of a room, you're going to need a longer cable, or find a closer outlet.
The modes I can't really speak on as I'm personally too large for the chair and my family member was only able to use it very briefly after I unboxed it due to it being too uncomfortable.
If you're looking for something for someone shorter this is probably a great massage chair, but if you're over 5'7" you're going to need something larger as it just sits too low.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Study or work hard on this HP Envy convertible laptop, which features a large 15-inch screen. The laptop opens up easily to create a tablet for note-taking, while an AMD Ryzen processor supports Windows 10 Home and other applications effortlessly. The reliable128GB solid-state hard drive on this HP Envy convertible laptop stores lots of files and programs.Learn more.
Does this have one or two memory slots? I see that you can upgrade to 16GB max and already has 1 8GB stick. Can I just add one more stick of 8GB? Would adding this simply affect my warranty if it is done without problem?
I have one of these and my only real issue was the storage size. 128GB is quite small. I was looking at wanting to upgrade it to a larger and faster drive but sadly to do so would require removing the entire base and this is not easily done and I'm fairly certain it would void the warranty. I'd recommend talking with a Geek Squad Tech in store and see what they say and if it's something they can do without voiding the warranty.
5 years, 9 months ago
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Saitzev
Study or work hard on this HP Envy convertible laptop, which features a large 15-inch screen. The laptop opens up easily to create a tablet for note-taking, while an AMD Ryzen processor supports Windows 10 Home and other applications effortlessly. The reliable128GB solid-state hard drive on this HP Envy convertible laptop stores lots of files and programs.Learn more.
Is the factory installed 128GB hard drive a SATA or NVMe drive?
It is in fact just a standard M.2 SATA drive. I did a test on it and shows up as a Samsung. I was getting around 520 Read and 400 Write. I'd compare it to an 840/850 EVO drive. Since it is only 128GB. I would be careful with writing to much. I would estimate the endurance to be around 75TB written. Most won't ever come close to that, but it's always best to be careful.
5 years, 9 months ago
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Saitzev
Study or work hard on this HP Envy convertible laptop, which features a large 15-inch screen. The laptop opens up easily to create a tablet for note-taking, while an AMD Ryzen processor supports Windows 10 Home and other applications effortlessly. The reliable128GB solid-state hard drive on this HP Envy convertible laptop stores lots of files and programs.Learn more.
Does this laptop have any internal drive slots to expand beyond the 128gb SSD? If not, is the SSD replaceable?
I did talk about this in my review that I just submitted. Sadly there is not expansion internally and replacing/upgrading the drive will require a great amount of time and effort from what I saw in the Maintenance manual HP has available on this line of Envy's. There's not panels to speak of and there's only screws holding the base in underneath the rubber feet that run across the bottom. I fathom that removing these and opening up the bottom will in fact void the warranty.
A couple alternatives, the Envy does have an SD Slot. You could look at purchasing an extremely fast SD Card (not microSD) and then just format it and keep it in the port. Another option would be to purchase an external SSD and simply connect it when needed. If you go this route, I'd recommend seeing if you can find one that uses USB-C as it will offer better performance.
The last option would be to inquire in store by talking with one of the Geek Squad techs and see if they are able to perform the upgrade as typically in this scenario it may not void the warranty. I'd call HP first though and see if you can speak with a Tech (In English) to clarify or find an alternative.
A couple alternatives, the Envy does have an SD Slot. You could look at purchasing an extremely fast SD Card (not microSD) and then just format it and keep it in the port. Another option would be to purchase an external SSD and simply connect it when needed. If you go this route, I'd recommend seeing if you can find one that uses USB-C as it will offer better performance.
The last option would be to inquire in store by talking with one of the Geek Squad techs and see if they are able to perform the upgrade as typically in this scenario it may not void the warranty. I'd call HP first though and see if you can speak with a Tech (In English) to clarify or find an alternative.
5 years, 9 months ago
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Saitzev
Study or work hard on this HP Envy convertible laptop, which features a large 15-inch screen. The laptop opens up easily to create a tablet for note-taking, while an AMD Ryzen processor supports Windows 10 Home and other applications effortlessly. The reliable128GB solid-state hard drive on this HP Envy convertible laptop stores lots of files and programs.Learn more.
Can the laptop be charged through the usb-c port?
It cannot, it comes with a proprietary HP AC Adapter. It's design is similar to that of the MacBook's but it's all black.
5 years, 9 months ago
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Saitzev
Study or work hard on this HP Envy convertible laptop, which features a large 15-inch screen. The laptop opens up easily to create a tablet for note-taking, while an AMD Ryzen processor supports Windows 10 Home and other applications effortlessly. The reliable128GB solid-state hard drive on this HP Envy convertible laptop stores lots of files and programs.Learn more.
Could I play World Of Warcraft on this laptop?
You certainly could. There's a few reviews out there that I have read through and a lot of them tested this particular Ryzen 5 with the Vega 8 and were able to play games such as GTA V on the lowest @ 1080p. Metro on Medium at 1080p was plenty playable and Tomb Raider was playable on the lowest settings @ 720p. It's certainly within the realm of possibility that WoW will be playable on this. You will likely need to make some concessions with image quality, but I honestly cannot see you running in to too many issues.
5 years, 9 months ago
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Start an instant lights and sounds party with this Sony XB Bluetooth speaker. Its 24-hour battery life lets you enjoy music all night, and it connects with up to nine Bluetooth speakers for a wireless party chain setup. The strobing multicolored line light and speaker lights of this Sony XB Bluetooth speaker provide a club night experience.
Would there be a way in which I could somehow use a [microphone] via these speakers? Thank you
If you mean to connect an actual Microphone, then no you wouldn't be able. You are however able to use these to make and receive phone calls over Bluetooth as it does offer that capability. The Aux (Stereo Mini Jack) is only for input of Stereo/Mono Audio.
6 years, 1 month ago
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Saitzev
Turn up the beat with this Sony XB Bluetooth speaker. Its built-in multicolored line light and speaker lights create a party atmosphere with their strobing movements, and it provides convenient playback options from your smart device via the Fiestable app. Push the EXTRA BASS button on this water-resistant Sony XB Bluetooth speaker for heightened audio impact.
I own a Sony Gtk-xb90 and was wondering if the 40 could be paired to it, the xb90 is great and all but I'm not Gona be taking it out alot, the xb40 seems perfect for my uses
According to Sony's website, it appears the Wireless Party Chain feature is only available on the XB20/30/40 series. With the Sony Gtk-xb90 it is only compatible with other Sony Gtk-xb90 models.
http://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb20/v1/en/contents/TP0001385990.html
http://helpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb20/v1/en/contents/TP0001385990.html
6 years, 1 month ago
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Saitzev
Stream your favorite shows on this 60-inch Hisense television. Its 3840 x 2160 resolution and 8 ms response time bring scenes to life, and 4K upscaling transforms lower quality video into HD resolution. This Hisense television is equipped with HDMI inputs to connect to a gaming console or Blu-ray player.
when watching tv hdmi 1 say its 1920 1080. when does kick over to 2160
The TV will only change to 2160 if the content is broadcast in 4k. To test this, if you have Amazon Prime or a Netflix UltraHD Account you can play some content in Ultra HD and you should see that it is outputting in 2160. I definitely noticed a difference between watching 1080 and UltraHD content in Amazon Prime.
Also if you're trying to watch UltraHD content from a streaming stick, but it does not expressly state it supports UltraHD "4k" then it's only going to be in HD. For example, trying to stream over a Roku and not a 4k capable Roku.
Also if you're trying to watch UltraHD content from a streaming stick, but it does not expressly state it supports UltraHD "4k" then it's only going to be in HD. For example, trying to stream over a Roku and not a 4k capable Roku.
6 years, 2 months ago
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Saitzev
Completely customize your Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat to match your lifestyle and decor. The ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat lets you choose the temperature, schedule, display color and the devices you use to control it all.
Does this support the same wiring configurations as the Nest 3rd gen? I live in an apartment and cannot run extra wiring for the HVAC system.
Hey Andyj, For this unit you may need to run additional wiring. If there is already a C-Wire (Common) in place you should be able to use this one. If not, then you would need to use the included C-Wire cable that can be configured to go from the G to C terminal at the Control Board.
From your picture though, it does look like you don't have the Common, so if it was working with the Nest, it might in fact work with your setup. Of course that does assume that the G-Wire you have there has been setup like I mentioned with the Cable like what is included with the Honeywell.
From your picture though, it does look like you don't have the Common, so if it was working with the Nest, it might in fact work with your setup. Of course that does assume that the G-Wire you have there has been setup like I mentioned with the Cable like what is included with the Honeywell.
6 years, 5 months ago
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Saitzev
Use this splash-resistant Sony wireless speaker to skip a song with a wave of your hand. It comes with Google Assistant, so you can control it with voice commands, and its two-stage diffuser and bass port deliver rich, room-filling sound. This Sony wireless speaker has built-in Bluetooth for streaming audio from your smartphone.
I've reset device, app, and modem/router more times than I can count and my speaker does not respond to any of my verbal cues "Hey Google" or "Ok Google." Google Assistant just stays silent the whole time. I'm all set-up right on the app. Help?
On your phone, open up Google Home > Select Google Account > More Settings > Shared Devices > and you should see something like the following
Is your Assistant not recognizing you?
Teach it your voice again
Tap on that and go through the process again. I had this happen with mine, except it was a goof on my part as I had someone else go through the process on my account not theirs. Once I did that it was fine and worked perfectly from there on.
Is your Assistant not recognizing you?
Teach it your voice again
Tap on that and go through the process again. I had this happen with mine, except it was a goof on my part as I had someone else go through the process on my account not theirs. Once I did that it was fine and worked perfectly from there on.
6 years, 6 months ago
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Saitzev