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Owlet - Dream Sock FDA-Cleared Smart Baby Monitor with Live Health Readings and Notifications - Mint
Owlet Dream Sock® offers parents the ultimate peace of mind. This first-of-its-kind FDA-cleared baby monitor comfortably wraps around your baby's foot, providing real-time monitoring of your baby’s pulse rate, oxygen, sleep patterns, and more. Its advanced technology offers clinically-proven, medical-grade accuracy, while the connected Owlet Dream App delivers live readings directly to your mobile device and a nearby Base Station – both of which will notify users when your baby needs your immediate attention. With Dream Sock, experience the perfect balance of technology and safety, ultimately offering you peace of mind. Dream Sock is intended for use with healthy infants between 1-18 months and 6-30 lbs.
Customer Rating
5
Peace of Mind and Better Sleep
on February 2, 2022
Posted by: MRWilson
from Auburn, IN
When it comes to buying baby products a lot of them seem to predominantly offer parents peace of mind to which this is exactly what the Owlet Dream Sock does. Upon venturing into all the various baby products this was one item I knew I wanted as I had been told numerous times from other first time parents that their babies were completely motionless when they slept, but they didn`t dare risk waking them up. The Owlet solves this problem perfectly!
Upon opening the sock it is apparent that Owlet had quality in mind. The material of the sock seemed very comforting and our baby didn`t have any issues. The inclusion of four separate socks (left and right along with 2 sizes) was a nice added feature to ensure the widest range of uses. The small base station was nice and the wireless charging is a great feature!
Getting into the actual use of the sock though is where it really shines. The sock tracked nearly every aspect of our baby`s sleep that you could ask for to which I will say that it no longer does track blood oxygen level, but I think for the vast majority this should not be a deterrent to purchasing the product in the slightest as the amount of other sleeping measurements was immense! The ability to track heart rate, movement, and times woken up is not where it ends though as it is not just a tracking product, but also a learning product as it took our child`s sleep data and showed how it could be improved along with setting up a sleep program and then even providing weekly parenting tips.
Some of the best functions of this sock that go unnoticed are the ease of use, fit of the sock, and the long battery life. Upon opening the product it was up and running in less than five minutes and my wife and I were even able to use it that night. The fit has been great and we have not had any issues with it falling off in the slightest. Then the battery life is exceptional as it seems to last for naps and through the nights without issue.
Overall, I can`t recommend this product enough for both peace of mind while your child is sleeping and also to help improve your child`s overall sleep with the various programs and tips. If you`re looking specifically for a high tech mini apple watch that is going to record every body metric then this may not be for you, but if you are looking for peace of mind and better sleep for both yourself and your child then this product is a must!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4
Sound Quality
4
Quality
5
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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Introducing G303 Shroud Edition—the remaster of our iconic mouse. Featuring LIGHTSPEED, it delivers ultra-low latency and reliable performance. Helping Shroud and you take aim. With HERO 25K Sensor, Shroud’s G303 is built for precision and speed, without sacrificing energy. G303 Shroud Edition weighs 75 grams, made for low-sensitivity DPI and faster aiming. Designed in collaboration with Shroud, the new G303 perfectly matches his specs and includes our latest pro-grade technology.
Posted by: MRWilson
from Auburn, IN
Mice are a dime a dozen today with the rise in popularity of competitive gaming and what Logitech has done here has definitely set itself apart from it`s competitors. I will firstly say that the partnership with Shroud was a great marketing move, but regardless the product does speak for itself.
Firstly, right out of the box the mouse is definitely visually appealing and I greatly appreciated the removal of the excessive RGB. The mouse looks very sleek and refined. The other aspect that is a nice feature is the USB-C charging.
Onto the actual performance though is where this mouse really starts to set itself apart. The first thing you notice is how lightweight it is to which at first I did show some hesitancy, but after using it for a few hours I began to realize how valuable this aspect is. In addition to how lightweight the mouse is, the use of the HERO 25K sensor resulted in amazing precision that is hard to even explain until you`ve used it. The GHub software does help with this though as I did play with some of the settings within that so I`d highly encourage utilizing that to get it setup to your preferences. Then with battery life this thing is still holding up strong as I have yet to have an issue as the 140 hours advertised has held true so far though I will mention the USB-C fast charging is also a great feature to note.
There were a variety of positives with this mouse, but the one specific area that was a slight negative for me was the comfortability aspect as my hands are on the smaller side so this did prove to be an issue at times so if you do have smaller hands I would first recommend playing with the mouse in a store just to be sure it does work for you.
Overall though, even though the comfortability was an issue at times the positives far exceeded this one issue as every other element of the mouse from the aesthetics to the software and overall performance was exceptional. I would definitely not hesitate to recommend this mouse to anyone.
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The Canon imageFORMULA R10 portable document scanner is simple to set up and easy to use, anywhere. Easily convert paper documents to searchable digital files, using the built-in software, to get and stay organized.
Posted by: MRWilson
from Auburn, IN
There are a variety of scanners today from all in one printers, to smartphone apps, to single use scanners as is this, but for me personally this product has definitely set itself apart from others I have used.
Firstly, upon opening up the scanner I was amazed at truly how small and compact it was. Though it was small it did not feel cheap or flimsy. Upon fully opening it up it was extremely easy to get running as it was just a simple usb cable that plugged into my computer as no power cable was even needed! The greatest aspect though was that there was not software or drivers that had to be installed as upon selecting the application it popped right up and I was ready to begin scanning.
The scanning experience was great as the double sided and color scanning was a nice benefit as I had predominantly been using a smartphone app previously. The adjustable guides were also a nice touch as well since I do find myself scanning receipts and some abnormally sized documents. The ability to scan both sides of a document at the same time was great as figuring out which way a double sided document needed flipped was always a hassle with other printers/scanners. The software utilized upon scanning the documents was extremely user friendly as it was not too advanced to the point where it was difficult to do the basics, but also had the ability to perform more advanced features. Predominantly the ability to correct a document that was skewed when scanned was very convenient to avoid rescanning documents.
Overall, this is a great compact and portable scanner that hits all the boxes. The portability, build quality, ease of setup/use, and dual sided and color scanning abilities are what really set this apart. The only slight negatives would be the lack of a usb-c connection cable and speed of the scanner, but the second of those is definitely a trade off of not requiring a power cable to which I will gladly accept this instead of having to worry about a power cable. With that said though this is definitely a product I would recommend to those that need something a little more than simply a phone app for scanning purposes as this is definitely the sweet spot between portability and inclusion of scanning features.
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Charge your Google Nest Cam with this Wasserstein charging station. The dual slot lets you recharge two cameras at once, while the magnetic charging docks hold your device securely. This Wasserstein charging station is fast-charging to deliver power rapidly, and the LED indicators display the charging status of the cameras clearly.
Customer Rating
5
Fast Charging at Affordable Price
on November 14, 2021
Posted by: MRWilson
from Auburn, IN
With the multitude of Nest cameras I had racked up charging them had begun to become a hassle at times, but this made that process much easier!
Firstly, right out of the box this charging base is extremely sleek and brings both a quality look and feel. It is nice to see that a usb-c cable was utilized to provide power to the base as I have been attempting to convert everything to usb-c for my charging needs. Setup is very basic and straightforward and I was able to just set my cameras down onto the base right away to charge. The base utilizes the magnetic connections, just like the camera, in order to ensure they remained firmly on the charger. The lights popped right up to indicate both cameras were charging and after 4 hours both cameras were fully charged and ready to go again.
Overall, charging nest cameras can become a pain tracking down a charging cable when the battery depletes each time to which this product solves that dilemma as the base station can easily sit in the open as it is very modern looking and is not just a wire sitting somewhere. The fast charging was just as advertised and resulted in a seamless experience. I would definitely recommend this product to those with nest cameras as I personally feel that it is a must have!
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Total protection for you and the gamer in your family. Simple-to-use, fast, and lightweight Internet security delivers quality online protection with the safe browser and advanced, multilayered protection.
Customer Rating
5
Lightweight & Perfect for Gamers
on November 14, 2021
Posted by: MRWilson
from Auburn, IN
I`m always hesitant changing antivirus software as most seem to bog down my computer which results in inferior performance. This software though is one that bucks that trend.
Firstly, downloading the product and entering the product key was extremely quick and easy. Upon installation the user interface pops right up and is extremely clean and straightforward. Upon running all the various scans everything appeared to be on par with other competitors. However, what I was really intrigued with was the "Game Booster." I ran through a few games and the frame rates actually did slightly increase as a result of the feature closing any unnecessary background applications. I initially had assumed this was just a fluff feature that was included, but after playing more than a few hours it was definitely clear that there was a benefit and that it truly did "boost" my gaming experience..
Overall, the antivirus and internet security suite of features appeared to be on par with competitors, but the "Game Booster" feature is definitely what sets this software apart from others. I would highly suggest this software to fellow gamers that would utilize this feature.
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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.
Posted by: MRWilson
from Auburn, IN
Today there are a variety of robot vacuums in a multitude of price points. This Roomba model however definitely has nearly all the bells and whistles at a reasonable price point.
Firstly, the aesthetics of this model are very sleek and minimalistic. I do not have any hesitancy with this sitting in an open area of my home as it fits in with most furniture today.
Going into the actual performance though is where this thing sets itself apart from its competitors. As someone who has used a few different models of robot vacuums, this one is definitely the "smartest." The ability to avoid various obstacles and still maintain the "mapping" of a room is so nice as other "smart" robot vacuums will adjust the room in a sense and will avoid a specific area continuously if an obstacle was there during one cleaning session. The ability to spot clean is also extremely handy as having the vacuum run solely in the kitchen after cooking is a nice feature. The customized schedules is beneficial especially with the recommended cleaning schedules based on prior uses. I have definitely noticed that the more I have used it, the smarter it has gotten and the better the recommendations have become to the point where it is nearly unnoticed anymore.
Overall, the initial price may seem overwhelming, but the difference between this robot vacuum and those half the price is astronomical! I would highly recommend this product to those in the market for a robot vacuum as there is a reason why the Roomba brand is synonymous with robot vacuums.
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The Satechi USB-C On-the-Go Multiport Adapter helps make productivity portable. Designed for portability and convenience, the Adapter features USB-C PD charging, HDMI and VGA display ports, USB-A data ports, SD card slots, and Gigabit Ethernet, with two detachable USB-C cables - perfect for on-the-go or docked at your desk. With its sleek aluminum finish and plug and play design, the On-the-go Multiport Adapter enables you to work at your best wherever you are.
Customer Rating
3
Does Not Support Three Monitors
on October 25, 2021
Posted by: MRWilson
from Auburn, IN
It seems like nowadays every laptop requires a dongle of some sort, to which Satechi makes a variety of dongles to fit your needs. Unfortunately, this one seems like it is made for a very specific user and otherwise seems to be an overkill of sorts.
Firstly, the build construction is great and has plenty of heft to it that makes it feel like it is made of quality material that is going to last. The built-in USB-C cable is a great feature so that you don`t have to carry a long USB cable with you when traveling. However, the inclusion of the long cable is a nice added bonus so that you can use that at your desk when not traveling.
The actual use of the adapter is exactly as you would expect as it has all the usual ports you would find on all traditional adapters to which they all have worked perfectly. The one bonus that sets this adapter apart is the inclusion of a VGA port which does come in handy for government buildings or schools as many of their projectors still utilize VGA cables. However, the key downside is that even though it does have both an HDMI port and VGA port you are still unable to run two external monitors as it only supports one external monitor at a time. This is a major downside in my opinion as unless you really need the VGA port then I would recommend the cheaper and more compact models.
Overall, it is a solid piece of equipment and does exactly what it is advertised to do. I just wish at this price point that running two external monitors would have been a possibility. So once again if you do not need that VGA port I would highly suggest a different product.
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Do you drink coffee all day every day? Love to brew for a crowd? The Mr. Coffee 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker is perfect for you. This extra-large-capacity coffee maker brews up to 14 cups of hot coffee, so you get more coffee with every brew. Plus, its advanced showerhead evenly saturates grounds for more flavor extraction. This coffee machine also features a Small Batch setting for brewing 1-4 cups, a Strong Brew Selector for making bolder coffee, and a Brew Later function so that you can wake up to fresh-brewed coffee. With its adjustable Keep Warm setting, the coffee maker keeps your coffee at the perfect temperature for 1 to 4 hours. After 4 hours, the machine shuts off automatically for peace of mind. A clean machine means better tasting coffee. This coffee maker features an Automatic Cleaning Cycle, and also includes a reusable coffee filter that is dishwasher-safe. For capacity you can count on, the 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker is perfect for coffee fans and coffee fams.
Customer Rating
5
Affordable, Modern Aesthetics, and Great Features
on September 25, 2021
Posted by: MRWilson
from Auburn, IN
As someone who`s been through all the coffee stages, it was finally time to just come back to the ease of use of a general coffee pot. This coffee pot checks all the boxes with what you would expect and results in a good cup of coffee.
Firstly, the look is great as the modern silver and black fits into nearly every kitchen and it does have some heft to give the impression of a quality product. It has been some time since I`ve used a traditional coffee pot, but the inclusion of the water filter is a nice touch that gives the impression of a pure cup of coffee and the replacement filters do not appear to be expensive either.
There are multiple features with this coffee pot, but the ones I found most valuable were Auto Pause, Brew Selector, and Brew Later features. The auto pause is nice as I can grab a cup before it finishes brewing, but if I am just looking for a small brew the small-batch setting is nice so that I am not having to make a full pot. The Brew Later feature is nice with the small-batch setting as I can set it to brew specifically so that it gets done right when I am about to walk out the door. Then finally the brew selector feature is nice because there are obviously those mornings where you need it to be a little bit stronger.
Overall, it has been a while since returning to a traditional coffee pot, but this thing has all the bells and whistles with its various features and high quality look to it that I don`t mind setting out on my counter. I definitely find myself using this more lately than all my other fancy coffee contraptions that can be so much more time-consuming and result in something not much better than what this thing provides.
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Designed for Xbox, the RIG Nacon Pro Compact Controller is built for competitive gamers wanting to optimize their play style. Featuring an ergonomically compact design with larger buttons, this controller is built reduce hand fatigue and allows you to play longer. Textured high grip surfaces and concave thumb sticks offer superior comfort and precise control. Achieve pro levels of customization through a dedicated App that lets you map buttons, set thumb stick sensitivity, trigger dead zones and much more. Store one custom profile or switch to classic mode which allows it to function as a standard controller. The Pro Compact Controller offers a low latency solution for gamers that improves reaction time and never runs out of battery when it matters most. A highly durable and flexible nylon, braided cable measuring 9.8FT/3M ensures that you have more than enough length to suit your gaming setup. Seamlessly unlock Dolby Atmos® for headphones the moment you plug in your controller, giving you access to precise 3D Audio (headphones required). React faster and more accurately as you are able to detect the distance and direction of your threats.
Posted by: MRWilson
from Auburn, IN
There are a multitude of Xbox controllers today and finally RIG has thrown their name in the hat. RIG headphones have been that perfect medium of quality vs price and this controller fits that exact mantra as well though not quite as perfectly as their headphones.
Firstly, out of the box the controller appears very well made especially when it came to the cable as the problem with many wired controllers is the cable always ends up fraying or becoming ruined to the point the controller no longer works, but the cable here did not worry me at all! The size of the controller is obviously smaller and more "compact" than the traditional Xbox controller and the buttons on the face of the controller are larger as well. The triggers are also much more responsive and snap back quicker than the traditional box controller which is a nice feature.
The software of this controller is what sets it apart though in that you are able to configure the various buttons to whatever you may prefer to which for me that was predominantly used in the trigger responsiveness for fps games. This is usually a feature of controllers 3 times its price, but unfortunately, it does lack the additional triggers on the back though this is not expected at this price point. The other major selling feature for me was the inclusion of Dolby Atmos as this usually is an additional $15 charge and since I had not purchased this for my PC yet it did come in handy when I was gaming on my PC and the fact that you don`t have to enter any codes and that it simply is "attached" to the controller makes it extremely convenient!
Overall, this is a very solid controller for the price and the value is definitely there with the inclusion of the Dolby Atmos. I am simply used to the larger size and heft of the traditional Xbox controller, but if you are in the market for a wired controller I would definitely recommend this controller as the build quality of the cable is exceptional and the inclusion of Dolby Atmos is a major bonus.
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Who’s in the garden? Are the kids doing their homework yet? Nest Cam is wire-free, so it goes almost anywhere, outside or in. It knows the difference between people, animals, and vehicles, so you can get the alerts that are important to you. Listen and speak through the camera right from the Google Home app. Check in anytime with 24/7 live view.* If you miss a notification, you can always go back and see what happened with 3 hours of free event video history.* And it’s easy to install yourself – no outlet or wires required. Nest Camera Battery requires the Google Home app and a Google Account – it’s not compatible with the Nest app or the home.nest.com site. *** Stand and cable sold separately
Posted by: MRWilson
from Auburn, IN
Today there are a large variety of security cameras available on the market and it is nice to finally see Google refreshing their cameras to be more on par with their competitors. I definitely feel this refresh puts this camera in line with competitors.
Firstly, the aesthetics are a major part of any security camera as it is something visible to everyone. With the nest camera I feel that Google really gave the product more of a modern look. It is not all about the look though as the mounting was extremely easy and the magnetic base is so much nicer than having to mess with screws every time the camera needs charged.
The actual function is the other major component where it is not all positive unfortunately. I personally do like how the camera utilizes the Google home app as I am someone entrenched in the Google ecosystem so having the separate nest app has always been a pain. Then when it comes to the actual video quality it is exactly what you would expect from a 1080p camera to which I would rather have the decreased resolution as opposed to having to charge the battery every month if it were 4K quality. The microphone was exceptional though as I was pleasantly surprised with how clear it picked up sounds. As mentioned, the live feed within the app worked perfect along with the video detection. However, the one item that does come across as a negative for me is only 3 hours of previously saved video as I understand Google is attempting you get you to upgrade to a higher subscription, but 3 hours is not even enough to make it through the night.
Overall, this is a great product as the asthetics are top notch with the magnetic mount being an exceptional feature and the usability of the app along with the video and microphone quality being wonderful. However, it seems we will have to continue to wait for the perfect security camera as I just can’t give this product five stars with the high price of the initial product that essentially requires an additional monthly subscription to make it fully achieve its intended purpose. Even if the saved playback was just 12 hours for the free subscription I would not hesitate to recommend this product to everyone, but as it currently sits I would still recommend it to the vast majority of people with the caveat of possibly needing to purchase the nest subscription to which this is the case with basically every security camera today unfortunately.
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Customize your home theater system with this Samsung sound bar. The 1.5-inch tweeters and the 6.5-inch subwoofer deliver crisp, powerful sound, while the included remote control allows easy multimedia handling. This Samsung sound bar has Bluetooth connectivity for streaming audio files from compatible devices smoothly, and the wall-mountable design helps declutter your space.
What are the dimensions of the included soundbar bracket(s)? Any recommendation for position of the soundbar in relation to the TV (Q60T) such that the up/out projection of sound is not blocked by the TV if the soundbar is mounted to the brackets/wall.
The bracket is 2 feet wide and 2 inches tall. The manual recommends mounting it at least 2 inches under your TV, but I would recommend 3 as you would not want any sound reverberating off your TV when it uses Dobly Atmos.
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Customize your home theater system with this Samsung sound bar. The 1.5-inch tweeters and the 6.5-inch subwoofer deliver crisp, powerful sound, while the included remote control allows easy multimedia handling. This Samsung sound bar has Bluetooth connectivity for streaming audio files from compatible devices smoothly, and the wall-mountable design helps declutter your space.
Is a cable hdmi included?
Customize your home theater system with this Samsung sound bar. The 1.5-inch tweeters and the 6.5-inch subwoofer deliver crisp, powerful sound, while the included remote control allows easy multimedia handling. This Samsung sound bar has Bluetooth connectivity for streaming audio files from compatible devices smoothly, and the wall-mountable design helps declutter your space.
Does this have to be used with a Samsung TV?
No, I currently use it with an LG and it works perfectly.
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Customize your home theater system with this Samsung sound bar. The 1.5-inch tweeters and the 6.5-inch subwoofer deliver crisp, powerful sound, while the included remote control allows easy multimedia handling. This Samsung sound bar has Bluetooth connectivity for streaming audio files from compatible devices smoothly, and the wall-mountable design helps declutter your space.
What are the dimensions of the included soundbar bracket(s)? Any recommendation for position of the soundbar in relation to the TV (Q60T) such that the up/out projection of sound is not blocked by the TV if the soundbar is mounted to the brackets/wall.
The bracket is 2 feet wide and about 2 inches tall. The manual mentions mounting at least 2 inches below the TV though I would recommend about 3 inches just to be sure as you would not want to block the sound that reverberates off the ceiling when using Atmos.
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