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Wherever you need to go, our remarkably sleek Zenbook 14 OLED is there with you — the ultimate ultraportable laptop that takes sophistication to a whole new level. Discover new heights for speed and efficiency with the top-tier Intel Core Ultra 5 processor—taking you seamlessly from day to night on its all-day 75Wh battery. Immerse your senses on a gorgeous 14" ASUS Lumina OLED touchscreen and powerful new Super-linear speakers tuned by Harman Kardon.
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This laptop is very lightweight and portable. The Intel Ultra 5 handles internet browsing and listening to music quite well which were my primary tasks during evaluation. The touchscreen is responsive and easy to use. The Harmon Kardon speakers are a bit disappointing as any sound outside of mid range falls flat. I tested the speakers with a variety of music including Metallica, Evanescence, Mad Season, as well as orchestral pieces and found that anything with heavy bass or high notes did not express well. That said it does play music fairly well, but not something I would recommend to an audiophile. As this is a windows 11 machine, you are required to have a Microsoft account to log in or create one if you don't have one already. The unit arrived uncharged, but reached full capacity within a few hours and showed that it had about 13 hours run time available. The backlit keyboard has adequate brightness and the screen brightness is more than adequate without being turned all the way up. At the darkest setting the screen is still legible. Buyers should note this ships with Windows 11 Home so if you need to connect to a network domain, you will need to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for a fee from Microsoft. The compact size would allow this laptop to fit into a large purse or small laptop bag. The cord is very compact as well with USB C charging and 3 ports as well as an HDMI port.
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Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 True Wireless headphones deliver hi-resolution, crystal-clear audio quality for your movies, music, and phone calls. Featuring TWS+ with Qualcomm aptX adaptive technology, these earbuds ensure stable wireless connectivity whether you are streaming from your smartphone, tablet, or PC. Download the Bowers & Wilkins Music app (available for iOS and Android devices) to enjoy high-quality music streaming from Deezer, NTS Radio, Qobuz, SoundCloud, TIDAL, and TuneIn. The Pi5 S2 showcases improvements to its predecessor, Pi5, like the end-cap construction with a revised antenna design for extending its connectivity range to up to 25m whilst keeping the wireless connection stable. The Pi5 S2 headphones feature active noise cancellation that gets activated with a touch of a button, along with call-clarity enhancing microphones that pick up ambient noise and cancel it for clear call quality. The touch-sensitive button on the right earbud also allows you to enable voice assistance. Another stand-out feature of these headphones is the intuitive detection sensors that put the earphones on standby or reconnect them depending upon whether they are removed or put back on. The Pi5 S2 comes with a sturdy and attractive charging case with 16 hours of battery life for charging the earbuds when not in use. These earbuds add four to five hours of playback time with an increased battery life of 25 percent.
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These earbuds are fairly comfortable and very easy to insert. The cover the range of highs and lows fairly well. They have a good bass thump and clarity is very impressive. Noise cancelling is among the the best I have heard in earbuds. Phone calls are clear and easy to hear and be understood. The touch controls are very simple and straight forward. I really like that you can answer a call from either earbud as most sets I have come across from competitors are limited to the right earbud for calling. Unboxing was very clean and simple and pairing was fast and easy with the one touch button on the case. The aesthetic is clean, though can look a little like having Frankenstein bolts coming out of your ears. The passthrough feature is useful, but I prefer to keep it off as I find it negates a bit of the noise cancelling feature when listening music. To test the noise cancelling I played music on my home theater system at a comfortable volume then played music over my earbuds at the same time and could barely hear my home theater at all. I tested a range of music from classical, pop, R&B, alternative rock and all came through beautifully.
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It’s time to take your trim game to the next level—from the neck up—with The Beard Hedger from MANSCAPED. Its titanium-coated, stainless-steel T-blade will whip your whiskers into shape in a single swipe. Whether you’re growing the perfect stubble, a handlebar ‘stache or a full beard, this trimmer cuts through even the thickest of facial hair. Yep, even those stubborn stubbles. It takes balls to make a beard trimmer this good, which is exactly why The Beard Hedger could only come from MANSCAPED.
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I really like this razor as it is using a standardized power cable to charge. There have been many times that while traveling, I find that I did not bring the charger or I brought the cable for an old razor that is not compatible with the one I have with me. This uses a standard USB type C which is easily acquired if I did not bring one. The USB C cable can stay packed and I have others to use in the house.
The case that it comes with is small and easy to pack. There is a nice netted area to carry the power cable and charging block. So many other razors I have had simply give you a bag and wish you the best of luck.
The ergonomics are quite nice and it feels like there are more length options than other razors I have used.
Cleanup is easy as it is able to be used and rinsed in the water. I would note that it does not come with any brush to clean out the teeth, but I think with the ability to simply rinse and pack, there should not be that much need to use a small brush.
The motor feels strong, I cannot comment on battery life as I have not had to charge it yet.
I would definitely recommend this.
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Express your sense of style and experience immersive audio as you work and play with Logitech’s Zone Vibe 100 wireless headphones with microphone. With powerful 40 mm speakers featuring deep, full-bodied bass, crisp highs, and low distortion audio, this Logitech Zone wireless headset brings your meetings to life. These breathable, lightweight headphones weigh just 185 grams and are comfortable enough to wear all day, with soft memory foam ear cushions and an adjustable design. Vibe 100 wireless Bluetooth headphones with microphone make virtual meetings from home seamless with popular video platform compatibility, easy on-ear controls, and a flip to mute, noise canceling microphone. Adjust sidetone, mic level, and EQ for your preferred audio experience using the Logi Tune desktop or mobile app. Keep your devices up to date and join meetings with just one click. Enjoy the freedom to move about and stay connected between devices with multipoint Bluetooth headphones that have up to 30 meters of range, up to 18 hours talk time, and 20 hours listening time. Made with 25% post-consumer recycled plastic, you can feel good about using these Logi over ear Bluetooth headphones.
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Coming from a pair of Logitech G Pro headphones, this is living up to the legacy. The first thing you notice is how comfortable the ear cups are and then you realize that these are significantly lightweight than the wired G Pro model. Music quality is very impressive with a nearly true surround sound feeling; they have good bass quality, but I think the G Pro has better bass. I got these primarily to manage daily VOIP phone calls and at times my background noise was elevated (i.e. roomba, other conversations, etc) but I never had complaints from my called parties about noise disturbances. These integrated well with Microsoft Teams and were easy to set up. Microphone position is far enough away from the face so you don't feel like you are constantly eating the mic and not having a windscreen on the mic was a welcome feature. The microphone does flip up seamlessly into the headphones for a clean footprint when not in use and also allows you to mute calls. Battery life is very impressive as I have never run out of power midday and am often using these for 8+ hours per day. My G Pro headphones were wired and the freedom afforded me by this set of wireless headphones has been truly delightful. Voice dictation has been fairly accurate. Volume settings are very responsive and sounds translate well even at lower volume levels than they do on my G Pro for the same sounds which required me to crank them to hear most anything.
The drawbacks that I have noticed is that with these headphones being bluetooth as well as my PC mouse being bluetooth, the mouse cursor seems to move dramatically slower whenever the headphones are in use. Also when unpacking these, the user instructions for getting started are printed on the inside of the outer flap, so care is needed to not destroy your box when unpacking these. Functionally, found that I can be on a phone call OR be using voice dictation OR reviewing video from a website, but cannot do any of these tasks simultaneously with this headset. When you connect these to your PC, there are two audio devices that get installed and it is unclear to me what one of these devices is used for and during initial setup it made things difficult as my callers could hear me, but I could not hear them until I selected the correct combination of input/output devices.
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The Dyson V7 Advanced Origin cordless vacuum cleaner is engineered with the power, versatility and run time to clean your whole home. Dyson’s de-tangling Motorbar cleaner head deep cleans carpets and hard floors with hair removal vanes that clear long hair and pet hair from the brush bar. The Dyson V7 has advanced, whole-machine filtration that captures pet allergens and fine dust, expelling cleaner air. Thanks to the cordless format, it also transforms into a handheld vacuum with one click so you can clean up high, down low and everywhere in-between. Comes with a 2-year warranty and lifetime Dyson support.
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I have always been huge Dyson fan as I find their products work well and stand the test of time. This cordless vac reminds me of the one I originally purchased nearly 10 years ago. It is nimble and very well balanced. On a fully charged battery, I have been able to spot clean multiple rooms, multiple times (hard floors with a few small rugs). I have used other cordless vacuums and find them to be unevenly weighted compared to the Dyson. The body of this is somewhat heavy for its sized, but the grip, and overall design are very ergonomic and I feel it conforms to the movement of my hand and wrist seamlessly. This makes the weight less of a concern, which is a factor for me as it determines whether I can effectively use a product or not. I personally wish that the on/off was a switch rather than a sqeeze trigger and that the option for max power was a push button thumb trigger rather than sliding switch on top of the body. Also of note, this model does not include any kind of wall mount kit for storage/charging, where my previous model did.
I do find the model to be a bit noisy especially on MAX mode, but it is not intolerable. The beater bar does great job picking up hair without tangling.
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The Shark Stratos Cordless vacuum is the ultra-powerful, ultra-intelligent answer to whole-home cordless deep cleaning. Clean Sense IQ uses infrared sensors to detect dirt you can’t see and automatically boosts power for up to 50% better* dirt pickup (vs. Shark Stratos Cordless in ECO Mode). Packed with power, Stratos offers the most suction of any Shark Cordless for up to 60 minutes runtime (In ECO mode, measured at the hand vacuum). Clean above the floor and in every crevice with the 2 included accessories: Duster Crevice Tool and Anti-Allergen Brush. Shark's MultiFLEX technology lets you bend the wand to reach under furniture or fold over for easy storage. No cordless vacuum picks up hair better* with the DuoClean PowerFins HairPro system- two brushrolls that dig deep into carpets, directly engages hard floors, and picks up dirt, debris, and hair in every pass. It features an LED display with real-time readouts to monitor battery, select suction levels, and engage Clean Sense IQ. Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with HEPA Filtration captures and traps over 99.9% of dust, allergens, and odor, keeping them out of the air you breathe. (*From floor to dust cup, third party tested on human/pet hair). Plus, Shark's new Odor Neutralizer Technology guards against bad odors inside your vacuum, for a fresh-smelling home.
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This vacuum from shark has incredible suction power. The cordless feature makes it desirable, along with the 60 minute run time. To test, I vacuumed carpet that I had already gone over with an older vacuum and thought it was clean. Well I was so wrong, as this pulled out about a quarter of the dustbin capacity's worth of dirt and dust. The folding feature is neat, but it is also the only way you can get this vacuum to be freestanding. as it will not lock into an upright position without being folded down. The odor neutralizer pod is very potent even at its lowest setting and is much like broadcasting Febreze or fabric softener scent while cleaning. The odor neutralizer only activates on the maximum setting, not eco or normal. The attachments are very easily changed out and the one touch power button makes this simple to use compared to models that require your to press and hold the power button. It arrived with a 30% charge out of the box and was fully charged in a few hours. I am always looking for something that is both easy to use and well weight balanced as I have limitations on what I can lift, push, pull and found this vacuum to be very top heavy. For suction and cleaning power I would give this 5 stars but the weight and inability to stabilize upright without folding are why I give it a 3 star review overall.
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Finally. A robot vacuum you can rely on to get the job done. The Roomba j7 robot vacuum packs 10x the power-lifting suction and comes with unique intelligence to avoid cords and pet waste. It even understands times when you’re home and seasons when more cleaning may be needed. Compared to the Roomba 600 series cleaning system.
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We already own a Roomba 985 (980 series) and M6 braava jet and have loved them. The J7 caught our attention because it advertises improved navigation, obstacle detection and room by room cleaning. The J7 comes cleanly packed, features 2 filters around the dust bin area, 1 of which is washable. This unit is the same as the J7+ but DOES NOT include the self cleaning base. The dust bin is smaller than the one on our 985 and latches for a swing away removal. One feature that may not matter to most, but I find lacking is the lack of a handle to pick up the robot when moving it to home base in the event it gets stuck somewhere and runs out of power. Our 985 has a handle and though it took me forever to discover it, it is a feature I really liked. The navigation and mapping seem pretty good though I find our map is not 100% accurate and will likely end up creating a new map at some point. In cleaning mode it took over a week to create a map of our home, if you do just a mapping run it is more efficient. The obstacle detection is pretty fantastic and after the robot finishes its mapping of the home it will photograph obstacles for you to review in the app and help modify the robots cleaning behavior. For example, we have a cat bed and some large cat toys that our robot encountered during a cleaning run and the robot saw these as obstacles and avoided them. When I reviewed the obstacles in the app, I had the option of telling the robot whether these are temporary obstacles or if they should be part of a do not clean zone. In the case of temporary obstacles, you can tell the robot to go back to those spots and tidy up. The clean by room feature works well over all, thought I found the robot in rooms I did not designate for cleaning, but again this is likely due to the need to remap. Since we already have an M6 Braava Jet that uses smart navigation, I would have liked to see that map be shareable to a new device, but it was not. The LED light is a nice feature, but it seems this robot may be a touch more sensitive about having enough ambient lighting in the house than our 985. The noise level is similar to our 985, but doesn’t ramp up into “carpet mode” like the 985. Since all of our floors are hard floors, this translates to less noise from the J7 in most cases. It does a good job cleaning and definitely keeps up with all the flying cat fur. I like that it can successfully navigate under our sleep number bed without unplugging necessary power cords which I was always correcting after the 985 would run. I would like to see iRobot include the clean base accessory with this rather than making it an upgrade, since at the time of this review it is not possible to purchase the clean base separately. This is most likely due to a supply chain or manufacturing delay since the company website touts being able to add the accessory to this unit for anyone who did not purchase the plus model.
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AirPop is the world’s first “air wearables” company. Since 2015, we’ve been leveraging anthropomorphic & material science with the latest technology to build ultra-high-performance products that provide an unrivaled breathing experience for millions of users around the world. Comprised of an award-winning team of experts in performance apparel, ergonomics, air filtration, material science, and advanced manufacturing. The foundation of our entire range of masks is class-leading filtration that works 2 ways. Every breath inward through AirPop masks is 97% filtered of particles and droplets and importantly today, every breath outward is filtered just the same. Your Air – Your choice. Designed for everyday use, with a super-light construction that ensures the mask’s shape doesn’t collapse. It maintains an air cushion between your mouth, nose and lips for comfortable breathing. KN95 certified.
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Nice idea, but I will stick to regular disposables
on September 24, 2021
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from Nashua NH
These masks have nice adjustable ear loops as well as a built-in silicone nose piece that is designed to provide an improved seal. I wore the item in approximately 6-hour intervals over 3 days. I do wear glasses, so when I found these masks were supposed to prevent eyeglass fogging I was hopeful. The pointed design in the front was good at keeping the mask off my mouth. In most cases, I did find that my glasses did not fog up. However, I also found myself constantly adjusting the mask for comfort and that periodically my glasses were fogging. I found the silicone seal to be uncomfortable. I was most annoyed by the air discharge I found around my eyes when exhaling. I did not feel the mask was adequately secure on my face particularly below the eyes and still prefer a more traditional disposable mask. I did not need to tighten the adjustable earloops but imagine they would be good for someone with a smaller face.
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The Dell XPS 15 laptop features a stunning, new 4-sided InfinityEdge OLED display that shows off a 5% larger 16:10 screen and 92.9% screen to body ratio. All the power and features to maximize prodcutivity - Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB solid state drive, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3050 Ti graphics. A premium 15" touch laptop with a thin and light design.
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This system features a bright display with excellent clarity and color. The touchscreen works flawlessly. Processor and RAM are very impressive. I was able to run Civilization VI at 1080p, an android emulator (Bluestacks) and several browser windows simultaneously and the system never gave any signs of stress or struggle to keep up with my processing demands. The trackpad is enormous and the keyboard on the Frost model is EXTREMELY white and lacks contrast against the lettering on the keys making them hard to read. Under load, this machine did not heat up, which is a plus compared to some of my older machines.
High points:
Fast processor
Strong specifications
Small footprint for a 15.6” display
USB C ports on both sides of machine allowing charging from any angle; also include adapter for USB C to USB A and HDMI
Responsive touch screen
Lightweight
Fast processor
Strong specifications
Small footprint for a 15.6” display
USB C ports on both sides of machine allowing charging from any angle; also include adapter for USB C to USB A and HDMI
Responsive touch screen
Lightweight
Room for improvement:
It only has USB C and requires the enclosed adaptor for any other types of connections.
Power adaptor gets very hot when plugged in for extended periods
Keyboard needs more visibility relative to machine case color
It only has USB C and requires the enclosed adaptor for any other types of connections.
Power adaptor gets very hot when plugged in for extended periods
Keyboard needs more visibility relative to machine case color
Overall this is a phenomenal machine that will do most anything you throw at it. Not sure if the RAM is upgradeable or fixed and that would be my only caveat for further investigation, if you need more than 16GB of RAM.
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4 times the resolution of full HD 1080p with HDR for stunning details and image quality. IPS technology is optimized for the finest image quality with 178° wide-viewing-angle.
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This monitor has excellent color translation and brightness. I am using it on a monitor mount setup and made it the center of a 3 monitor console, all of which are Asus monitors. I find this monitor to have brighter whites than the other two Asus I have on my desk and it is the first model in my possession to feature a blue light filter. The buttons are small and located on the lower right of the monitor panel. They are easy to push, but are not really labeled which makes it difficult to easily choose the button for the setting you wish to adjust at a glance without looking closely. The functions for each button are shown on screen once pressed, but as someone who would rather press the correct button the first time, I find this aspect of the design a bit of a drawback.
When I initially began using this monitor I found myself developing headaches by the end of the day, but this was greatly mitigated by enabling the blue light filter setting. As far as the blue light filter goes, I do not readily see a visual difference on settings 0-4 in terms of color calibration and definition, but when you set the blue light filter to 5, it definitely imparts a very yellow hue to the screen. The variety of digital inputs is excellent and the speakers are sufficient, but given that this monitor is geared toward high end graphics rather than audio output, the speakers offer average sound.
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At CHEF iQ, we’re bringing innovation, technology, and science into the kitchen to revolutionize the home cooking experience. The Smart Cooker includes a built-in scale, automatic pressure release, 300+ built-in cooking presets, and more. The CHEF iQ ecosystem seamlessly combines the hardware of the Smart Cooker and the software of the CHEF iQ App to provide you with a premium culinary experience you simply cannot get anywhere else. Plus, it’s the only kitchen appliance that keeps getting smarter just sitting on your countertop with wireless firmware updates. Explore hundreds of exclusive Guided Cooking recipes in the app, then follow along with the step-by-step video instructions and send precise cooking parameters to your Smart Cooker at the push of a button. With Guided Cooking, you can create elevated meals right from your phone. Create custom cooking presets, tailored exactly to your liking and saved directly on your Smart Cooker for one-touch cooking. With four integrated smart sensors in the Smart Cooker, you can learn to cook by weight – no measuring cups or spoons are ever needed. Use your Smart Cooker as a standalone kitchen scale while the CHEF iQ displays the precise weight of your ingredients in real-time. For added safety, we designed an innovative 3-method auto pressure release system built into the Smart Cooker so steam can release on its own when cooking is complete, making it safer than the competitor, while ensuring food comes out flawlessly cooked every time. The high-tech full color digital LCD display and capacitive touch control respond to a light touch for added ease of use. The Smart Cooker operates at a powerful 120V and 1000 Watts for more efficient cooking and is equipped with ETL safety certified for United States and Canadian distribution, FCC certification, FDA approval, and BPA-free accessories. Use of the CHEF iQ App and Smart Cooker outside of the US & Canada is not recommended or encouraged.
Is this both Wi-Fi & electrical? I keep browsing reading the detail descriptions for one to say so
Yes it is WIFI capable via an app on your phone or tablet and you will need to know the password for your WIFI network to add it. It will require an electrical outlet in your home to plug into for power to cook and interface with the app. The WiFI feature allows it to communicate with your phone for remote monitoring as well as interactive recipes and cooking history, there are no other interactions served by WIFI on the device.
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