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- First reviewJuly 17, 2015
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Skip the coffee shop! With its convenient 3-in-1 functionality—frozen, iced, and hot coffee—the Mr. Coffee Single-Serve Frappe + Iced + Hot Coffee Maker & Blender makes it easy to create your favorite coffee drinks right at home.
Posted by: blahnika
from Stoneham, MA
If you don't drink too much coffee, and like ice coffee then this is for you. If you don't drink ice coffee this works OK too, but probably best to get just a one-cup machine as you won't use the extras.
The single-serve machine works good, just use the measuring cup it comes with, put your grounds in, add water and brew. There are options to then brew over ice, and an included blender which is nice to get a coffee cold or in a slushy. Everything works well, and for all the extras the overall size is pretty small.
My only complaint is that you get two cups for the smoothy, but they are not dishwasher safe. So I won't be using the cups, or actually, I'll use them and dishwasher them but expect they'll break shortly.
With that said, this isn't anything special when it comes to coffee machines, so your main part to make good coffee is to buy good coffee. And if you just drink hot coffee, then this is too much.
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The Levoit PlasmaPro Smart True HEPA Air Purifier completely refreshes air 5x per hour in a 403 sq ft space or 2x per hour in a 1,007 sq ft space, running with noise levels as low as 24dB. With 3-stage H13 True HEPA filtration, the air purifier filters 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 microns in size and neutralizes household odors such as pet and kitchen smells. HEPASmart Technology filters 99.99% of bacteria and mold, as well as 99.9% of viruses, keeping your home fresh and healthy. PlasmaPro Technology releases negative and positive ions into the air, which then bind with contaminants and break them down into harmless matter. The laser dust sensor scans surrounding air for airborne particles and displays the amount detected on the PM2.5 display. With smart control, you can control air purifier settings no matter where you are, connect to third-party voice assistants, and receive real-time notifications about air quality and filter life.
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from Stoneham, MA
I have this set up in my bedroom, as I have diapers from a baby there so the goal is to keep the room fresh. The initial setup is easy, and after that, I pretty much forgot that it's there as I have it on auto. From my use so far it works great, though the next big test will come in the spring when the pollen arrives so we'll see.
The main issue I have is with the app, it actually works well, but they keep trying to sell you something extra each time you log in. With auto turned on I'm not going in too often, but the app is not very clean. Also not everything (like air cycled) works and shows as 0. Its usable to turn the filter on and off, and set the speed plus check how clean the air is, but could use some more work.
On the positive side, the filter is very quiet even when on full blast. Auto works well and turns up when needed. While the unit is somewhat big, its doesn't take too much space. The setup is easy, and filter replacements are also easy. There is also a night mode and an option to turn off the keys, so you don't have random light on.
Overall happy with the filter so far, but app could use some more work.
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Shorten, shape, and smooth baby nails with Tweezerman's Baby Nail Clipper and Nail File Set. Designed with safety in mind, this nail clipper and file are gentle on tiny fingers and toes.
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from Stoneham, MA
Using them on my daughter, she likes them. They are very easy to use to cut her fingernails, however, they fall out of the holder pretty easily which is annoying. Decent clippers for kids, but could be better the holder was more of a snap-in.
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Ready to go mechanical? Look no farther than the The ROCCAT® Pyro Mechanical (Linear) PC Gaming Keyboard with Per-Key AIMO RGB Lighting, Brushed Aluminum Top Plate and Detachable Palm Rest. Its linear switches boast an optimized 2.0mm actuation point for a keystroke that is both responsive and reliable. Switches are tested to 50 million keystrokes, with a reinforcing brushed aluminum top plate providing added durability. Advanced anti-ghosting technology ensures gamers can press virtually all of the most-used keys simultaneously, with each of them registering and reacting in the heat of battle without fail. The Pyro is equipped with a detachable palm rest to suit both relaxed typing and aggressive gaming styles. Also featured is ROCCAT Easy-Shift[+] technology allowing deep control customization, doubling the function of every button just by holding down the designated modifier key (Caps Lock by default). The Pyro features the AIMO lighting engine, ROCCAT’s proprietary technology, with per-key illumination in 16.8 million RGB colors. AIMO reacts organically to your usage with vivid lighting displays right out of the box – without the need for extensive configuration. It also syncs with compatible products with state-of-the-art illumination scenarios flowing from device to device.
Posted by: blahnika
from Stoneham, MA
Great full keyboard for gaming and office
I've been using the keyboard for a while now, and overall everything works great. I not only use it for gaming but also work and hate when I have to go back to an office keyboard. The keyboard is full size so you get the number pad which I like for office use but at the same time, it's not a huge keyboard. It comes with a plastic piece to rest your hands on, which originally I wasn't too sure about, but it's pretty good. The software works well and I love the volume control right on the keyboard. Overall, I would highly recommend this keyboard.
I've been using the keyboard for a while now, and overall everything works great. I not only use it for gaming but also work and hate when I have to go back to an office keyboard. The keyboard is full size so you get the number pad which I like for office use but at the same time, it's not a huge keyboard. It comes with a plastic piece to rest your hands on, which originally I wasn't too sure about, but it's pretty good. The software works well and I love the volume control right on the keyboard. Overall, I would highly recommend this keyboard.
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The ROCCAT Kone Pro Air Ergonomic Optical Performance Wireless Gaming Mouse with RGB Lighting is the first ever wireless Kone, and the result of over 14 years of devoted craftmanship. It is the most advanced gaming mouse we’ve ever created. After meticulous global research into hand sizes and grip styles, the result is one shape to fit any hand. It’s the iconic Kone shape, perfected. Providing supreme comfort without compromising on performance, the feeling of using the Kone Pro Air is unrivalled. It seamlessly fuses with your hand, virtually disappearing, keeping you focused and immersed. The Kone Pro Air utilizes our advanced Titan Switch Optical. With a satisfying and responsive tactile click, it’s reliable, fast, and durable. No double-click issues and no learning curve. Thanks to advancements in our extreme lightweight engineering, the Kone Pro Air weighs in at just 75g. The ROCCAT Bionic Shell keeps the weight down and provides a comfortable and consistent surface, whilst keeping dust and dirt out. It transitions into a beautiful translucent finish on the main buttons, allowing vivid AIMO 16.8 color RGB lighting to shine through, creating the signature look. The Kone Pro Air features our state-of-the-art 19K DPI Owl-Eye Sensor which delivers incredible responsiveness and precision. It also utilizes the ROCCAT USB-C PhantomFlex charging cable, which virtually disappears when in use – no friction, no distractions. Everything rests on our best-in-class pure PTFE heat-treated skates. They offer sublime glide right out of the box, with a spare pair thrown in for good measure
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from Stoneham, MA
When I first took the mouse out, I was checking the box to make sure I didn't miss the batteries as it was so light, and I did not. Depending on the mouse you use today, this may take some time to get used to, as all the mice I have are much heavier.
On the connection side, you have 3 options. There is a USB cable to connect directly, a wireless dongle, and then Bluetooth. I connected directly and got the Roccat software setup and updated, but also tried Bluetooth and the wireless connection. Each connection works well, though Bluetooth I saw the most lag with especially if you connect other Bluetooth devices, so if you are going to use it wirelessly you're better off using the dongle. There is a switch at the bottom of the mouse that you choose the mode, and each connects pretty easily. While these 3 options are interesting, I don't see much of a use with a gaming desktop as you'll probably just stick to one option, but if you have a laptop that you connect to a hub and sometimes take then its nice to be able to take the mouse and use it wirelessly.
The performance for my needs was good as well, though I mostly used it for gaming when attached to the computer but did use it on a laptop for work using the wireless features. The software allows you to adjust the DPI so you can have it move as fast as you want and allows you to switch around too. You do also get RGB, so if you pair it with a Roccat keyboard, you can have everything match.
Overall, it feels better than most cheap mice, but nothing special. If you want the option for wired and wireless, this is a great pick or pairing it with a Roccat keyboard, but if you're only looking for a wired mouse there are better options.
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eufy Security Outdoor Cam Pro 2K is a wired 2K Wi-Fi surveillance camera that is completely free of the bounds of an external system hub- instead storing all the information locally in the 32gb SD card that comes with it. Check your high-quality, encrypted, 2K footage whenever you need to via the eufy Security app and only be alerted of the things that matter with AI Human and Pet detection. Outdoor Cam Pro is not compatible with eufy HomeBase. The USB adapter is not waterproof, a cover is required for outdoor use.
Customer Rating
4
Decent outdoor camera with a few missing features
on June 14, 2021
Posted by: blahnika
from Stoneham, MA
I set the camera up for my backyard so I can see my dog when he is out there. The setup is easy and since the camera attaches using a magnet I was easily able to hang it up on a metal pole I have out there. Going into the app and setting everything up was also easy.
On the positive side, the camera comes with an SD card so you can store things right on it and don't need to save or pay for cloud storage. It's also pretty responsive considering this is a wifi camera. Video quality is good, and sound is also good though the speaker to talk out the camera is a little quiet. The camera is also very small, so it doesn't take a lot of room.
There are two things though that I find missing. First, the camera is for outdoor and itself is waterproof, however, the plug to power the camera is not. Since you need to power the camera, it's odd that you'd include a plug that needs to be covered. The second part that's missing is the ability to connect directly to apple homekit. Sure the app works well but with the recent security issues of the eufy app, it would be nice to be able to skip it and only use homekit.
Overall if you have other eufy cameras or looking for a decent and easy setup outdoor camera, this is a decent camera. But especially the plug not being water proof is odd to me.
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The BlueParrott M300-XT Bluetooth headset is engineered for superior calls in high-noise environments. Its ultra-light discreet design blocks out 80% of background noise using 2-microphones, it connects to 2 Bluetooth devices for more flexibility, and has a long battery life that offers up to 14 hours of talk time for all-day conversations. The ability to roam up to 300ft/100m gives you the freedom to leave your paired Bluetooth device behind. It is equipped with a customizable BlueParrott button which can be programmed for mute, speed dial or Push-to-Talk in the BlueParrott app. Included are 3 different size EarGels for a secure comfortable fit and the headset is adjustable to wear on the right or left ear. It is built to last with IP54-rated protection against dust and moisture and is covered by a one-year warranty. For optimal headset performance, the M300-XT headset should be used only with a Bluetooth enabled smartphone/tablet device. Not intended to be used with a laptop/PC.
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from Stoneham, MA
With all the zoom calls I was hoping to get a new device to help how people hear me, but instead I was disappointed as no one could hear me. I got everything set up, got the app and did the update, and then did a test call. The test call sounded kinda bad, but I went ahead and tried on a real call. Had to cut the call short because of the poor mic quality.
On the good side, I could hear the other people well and the build of the product is good, but if the mic doesn't work it's really useless to me.
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Enjoy impactful surround sound without installing a 5-speaker setup or an AVR with the SR2 wireless surround sound speakers – designed exclusively for Polk React and Polk Magnifi 2, and the future React and Magnifi series sound bars. Powered with built-in amplifiers with custom-tuned 3” drivers, the speakers deliver big surround sound for your movies and music. Each speaker is clearly labeled as left or right, ensuring your correct placement the first time. With different placement options, they blend seamlessly with your home décor. Put them on a shelf or mount them on the wall, their performance will make a huge difference in your room either way. They wirelessly connect to your sound bar and eliminate the need for speaker wires running across your room. Build a complete 5.1 surround sound setup by adding the React Sub for an unmatchable home theater experience.
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from Stoneham, MA
If you have a polk soundbar that these speakers work with, then it's nice to add this. I think the sub is more important for sound quality but you do need the speakers to get good surround sound, but nothing too special from my usage.
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The Polk React Subwoofer, a 7” long-reach wireless subwoofer with a low-profile, seamless design that blend into the room, but its heart-thumping bass can be heard loud and clear, no matter the placement. The sub works perfectly with the Alexa-enabled soundbar, so that you can adjust the bass with just a simple voice command. Perfectly tuned to add that extra depth your existing React Sound Bar, this powerful subwoofer engineered for a self-regulating Bass Adjust EQ accommodates and balances the additional bass by automatically adjusting the soundbar’s EQ settings, making your movies and music sound refined. The perfect addition to any home theater and entertaining system. Complete the React series and create a 5.1 channel setup by pairing the soundbar and sub with the SR2 Surround Speakers for an unparalleled home theater experience from this humble yet powerful sound system
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5
Must have to get good base with polk soundbar
on April 29, 2021
Posted by: blahnika
from Stoneham, MA
If you have the polk soundbar, this is a must-have addition. The soundbar does a decent job but the experience with the bass from the sub is what you really want. Since its wireless, you just plug it in and and press sync on the soundbar and sub to get them to sync.
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Experience big, impactful surround sound driven by Dolby and DTS integration with the Polk React Series Sound Bar that works with virtually any TV and delivers a true cinematic television experience. Take your movies to the next level with Polk’s Proprietary Voice Adjust Technology that adjust the voice levels of the sound bar to produce crisp and clear dialogues. The soundbar also offers one-button presets for movies and music, allowing you to optimize the audio according to the content-type. With the deepest Alexa integration, control all the elements of the sound bar with just a simple voice command. The built-in Alexa allows you to stream music, control volume and set sound modes, makes calls to US, Mexico and Canada using Alexa Calling and Messaging, and much more. Unleash the true home theater potential by pairing the sound bar with the optional React Subwoofer and SR2 surround sound speakers and create a 5.1 channel home entertainment setup for your moves and music. Offering flexible placement options, the React can easily be wall-mounted to blend with your home your décor. Enjoy big, room-filling sound from a slim and compact soundbar that comes with a super simple setup via the Alexa App.
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from Stoneham, MA
As the title says, my experience with the soundbar, subwoofer, and speakers has been good but the Alexa integration is poor.
I have a Sony TV and just the soundbar compared to the TV makes the audio much better, when you add the subwoofer and speakers that are all wireless you get really nice sound with a simple setup. You just plug everything in, press a few buttons and you're up and running with surround sound that sounds great.
Getting Alexa setup wasn't too hard either, as I have a few of them so I just opened the app and it found the polk. Nice thing is that you actually control the soundbar all through Alexa, so no extra app is needed, although that control is limited. The next part that's lacking is the control of the TV if you don't already have a firestick or fire tv. If you tell the soundbar "Alexa, turn off TV" it won't do anything even though its connected through the HDMI to the TV. I wish that they would have just gone ahead and built Fire TV stick into the soundbar since without it you essentially have an echo dot that's bigger and since the fire cube I have has a mic on it the soundbar is just repetitive and many times doesn't do what you want since you need to talk to the Fire TV.
While its nice not needing another app, the controls are also limited. You have volume, bass and surround sound volume. I actually like this, but previous systems have given more control so just something to be aware of.
Overall, its a decent soundbar but it really doesn't need the Alexa built into it as its not very useful.
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Bring out your creativity to share your life stories. Adobe Sensei AI technology* and automated options do the heavy lifting so you can instantly turn photos into art, warp photos to fit any shape, and more. Add moving overlays or 3D camera motion to take your photos to a whole new level, and save them as MP4s for easy sharing on social. Grow your skills with 60 Guided Edits that step you through how to create perfect pet pics; extend, remove, or replace photo backgrounds; and more. Effortlessly organize your photos, and craft personalized creations like dynamic photo and video slideshows with all-new styles and inspirational quote graphics. Transform your favorite photos into gallery-quality wall art, beautiful prints, and unique keepsakes with the built-in prints and gifts service. †And enjoy an updated look that makes the software even easier to use and navigate. *Adobe Sensei is the technology that powers intelligent features across all Adobe products to dramatically improve the design and delivery of digital experiences, using artificial intelligence and machine learning in a common framework.†FUJIFILM Prints & Gifts service is available in the U.S. only.
Is this compatible with iPad Pro?
This is for windows or mac only
2 years, 4 months ago
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Discover the fun of creative editing and storytelling. Adobe Sensei AI technology* and automated options do the heavy lifting so you can instantly turn photos into art, warp photos to fit any shape, reframe your video subjects, and more. Add moving overlays or 3D camera motion to take your photos to a whole new level, and save them as MP4s for easy sharing on social. Grow your skills with 87 Guided Edits that step you through how to create perfect pet pics; extend, remove, or replace photo backgrounds; add fun animated overlays to your videos; bring out details in video shadows and highlights; and more. Edit and export videos in social-friendly vertical and square aspect ratios, and compress videos for easy sharing. Effortlessly organize your photos and videos, and craft personalized creations like dynamic photoand video slideshows with all-new styles, inspirational quote graphics, and animated social posts. Transform your favorite photos into gallery-quality wall art, beautiful prints, and unique keepsakes with the built-in prints and gifts service .†And enjoy an updated look that makes the software even easier to use and navigate. *Adobe Sensei is the technology that powers intelligent features across all Adobe products to dramatically improve the design and delivery of digital experiences, using artificial intelligence and machine learning in a common framework. †FUJIFILM Prints & Gifts service is available in the U.S. only.
Is this an annual subscription or a one time download?
Its a download. Although they keep releasing these each year, the old one works.
2 years, 4 months ago
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You shouldn’t have to settle for a watered-down version of your favorite iced coffee at home. By brewing at a lower temperature, preinfusing and offering the ability to customize to an extra strong taste, smooth, full-bodied coffee over ice that is never watered down. An automatic bean-to-cup machine, Dinamica offers “one-touch” beverages: espresso, long espresso, drip-style coffee, and a new feature - Over Ice, just select the strength to your liking. To deliver the freshest brew possible, the Dinamica’s revolutionary technology grinds the perfect amount of your favorite beans leaving no residual coffee in the brewing unit. Also, with an integrated Premium Adjustable Frother, you can create Italian classic cappuccino with a dryer milk foam texture or choose the Hot Milk setting for your latte. And cleanup is a snap, taking half the time of other machines - just pop out the drip tray, and drop it in the dishwasher.
CAN GROUNDS BE USED IN THIS MACHINE?
Yes, there is a slot at the top you drop them into.
2 years, 5 months ago
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blahnika
The indoor Nest Cam knows the difference between a person, pet, and vehicle, and alerts you about the things that matter to you, instead of the things that don't. 24/7 live view shows you what’s happening from anywhere.* With 3 hours of free event video history, you can go back and see what you missed. And it comes in different colors to fit your style. The indoor Nest Camera requires the Google Home app and a Google Account – it’s not compatible with the Nest app or the home.nest.com site.
Will the New Nest Cam wired work in the nest app, that we currently use for are current nest wired cams? That we have had for 2 years now.We sign into the nest app thru google
It does not, you need to use the google home app. Guess the "Nest" part of the name is in the name only.
2 years, 6 months ago
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The indoor Nest Cam knows the difference between a person, pet, and vehicle, and alerts you about the things that matter to you, instead of the things that don't. 24/7 live view shows you what’s happening from anywhere.* With 3 hours of free event video history, you can go back and see what you missed. And it comes in different colors to fit your style. The indoor Nest Camera requires the Google Home app and a Google Account – it’s not compatible with the Nest app or the home.nest.com site.
Will there be a wired Outdoor Cam that is compatible with Ethernet?
Not this one, its indoor only, and wired for power but everything goes through wifi.
2 years, 6 months ago
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The Levoit PlasmaPro Smart True HEPA Air Purifier completely refreshes air 5x per hour in a 403 sq ft space or 2x per hour in a 1,007 sq ft space, running with noise levels as low as 24dB. With 3-stage H13 True HEPA filtration, the air purifier filters 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 microns in size and neutralizes household odors such as pet and kitchen smells. HEPASmart Technology filters 99.99% of bacteria and mold, as well as 99.9% of viruses, keeping your home fresh and healthy. PlasmaPro Technology releases negative and positive ions into the air, which then bind with contaminants and break them down into harmless matter. The laser dust sensor scans surrounding air for airborne particles and displays the amount detected on the PM2.5 display. With smart control, you can control air purifier settings no matter where you are, connect to third-party voice assistants, and receive real-time notifications about air quality and filter life.
How often does the filter need to be replaced?
I've had it for 3 weeks and says 95% (the app tells you). Generally from other filters its 6 months, so think this will last the same.
2 years, 7 months ago
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blahnika
Experience big, impactful surround sound driven by Dolby and DTS integration with the Polk React Series Sound Bar that works with virtually any TV and delivers a true cinematic television experience. Take your movies to the next level with Polk’s Proprietary Voice Adjust Technology that adjust the voice levels of the sound bar to produce crisp and clear dialogues. The soundbar also offers one-button presets for movies and music, allowing you to optimize the audio according to the content-type. With the deepest Alexa integration, control all the elements of the sound bar with just a simple voice command. The built-in Alexa allows you to stream music, control volume and set sound modes, makes calls to US, Mexico and Canada using Alexa Calling and Messaging, and much more. Unleash the true home theater potential by pairing the sound bar with the optional React Subwoofer and SR2 surround sound speakers and create a 5.1 channel home entertainment setup for your moves and music. Offering flexible placement options, the React can easily be wall-mounted to blend with your home your décor. Enjoy big, room-filling sound from a slim and compact soundbar that comes with a super simple setup via the Alexa App.
Can I connect a turn table to this soundbar and a TV?
Has one HDMI input plus bluetooth, so if turn table is Bluetooth yes, otherwise no.
2 years, 11 months ago
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blahnika
Dominate in style with the Dell G7 17-inch gaming laptop with thin, sleek design, 10th Gen Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2070 (Max-P) discrete graphics, Game Shift technology and 4-zone RGB keyboard.
How much better of a graphics card does the 15.3 have compared to this one?
Assuming its the same specs, then the difference is size only.
3 years, 1 month ago
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Dominate in style with the Dell G7 17-inch gaming laptop with thin, sleek design, 10th Gen Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2070 (Max-P) discrete graphics, Game Shift technology and 4-zone RGB keyboard.
Can this machine handle a quad docking station for a total of 5 screens total including the laptop?
Should be able to as long as the docking station us USBC and supports windows 10.
3 years, 1 month ago
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blahnika
Dominate in style with the Dell G7 17-inch gaming laptop with thin, sleek design, 10th Gen Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 2070 (Max-P) discrete graphics, Game Shift technology and 4-zone RGB keyboard.
What are the recommended Dell docking stations? Can this be charged through them or using a thunderbolt docking station?
You can charge through USB C (thunderbolt), but you need enough power. I used a dell dock for a tablet I have and it didn't charge.
3 years, 1 month ago
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