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The Turtle Beach Command Series KP7 Modular Keypad is engineered for speed, precision, and adaptability across gaming, creation, and productivity workflows. Use it as a dedicated keypad, macro pad, or numpad, with seamless docking to the Turtle Beach Command Series KB7 Wired TKL Keyboard via dual modular rails, or as a standalone device. Titan low-profile Hall-Effect switches rated for 100 million clicks deliver fast, precise input with adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger. True 8K wired performance ensures 0.125ms latency. A low~profile chassis with kickstands, detachable wrist rest, programmable scroll wheel, extendable thumb bar when mounted to the right side of the Command Series KB7 or as a standalone, and per~key RGB lighting completes a premium experience. The KP7 delivers a powerful, modular control solution for users who demand adaptability, performance, and workflow efficiency.
Customer Rating
4
Great for smaller keyboard lovers
on August 31, 2026
Posted by: swemoney
I'm a big fan of smaller keyboards but the one downside is when I need a keypad. This solves that problem and still offers the hall effect keys I can't live without anymore. Probably a little pricier than I'd like but it does it's job and does it well. It's also fairly versatile.
Setup is as easy as any keyboard. Plug it in and you're ready to go. The included USB cable is braided and feels nice and is plenty long. Onboard memory means you don't always have to keep the software running but you'll probably want to install it to customize things. That's where this keypad shines.
On top of being just a ready to go keypad if your current keyboard doesn't have one, you can customize everything about every key to make it do exactly what you want it to do. Swap it to the left side of your keyboard and activate Game Mode and there's an existing configuration that turns it into a small WASD section of your keyboard. Customize profiles for a very specific game you need certain keys for. The software even has a bunch of prebuilt macros for a lot of games already included.
Customizing what each key does is one thing but hall effect keyboard are known for an extra benefit, customizing HOW each key does it. Every key can customize it's actuation point as well as well known up and down activation for rapid presses or linking two keys so the keyboard ignores the first one when a new one is pressed (great for strafing without needing to full depress a key).
The RGB is fairly basic but there are a dozen or so prebuilt settings and then you can make a custom one with limited abilities. It does it's job well enough.
The volume/scroll knob at the bottom is a little bit stiff and moves the keypad when you try and scroll it sometimes. Not ideal.
If you own the Command Series KB7, this keypad slots right in on either side. I don't have that keyboard but thought it was neat when I saw the slide track and contact on each side. You can dock the keypad to either side (or each side if you have two of these!) and make this a natural extension of your keyboard.
Overall, this is a nice keypad for those times when you're missing a keypad. But it also doubles as just a nice gaming pad when you switch sides instead of using your keyboard's standard WASD controls. The keys feel good and are as customizable as you'd expect for a hall effect keyboard. Great little pad that could be better for a few less dollars. Give this one a look if it fits your budget and you miss being able to fly in GTA 5.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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TCL - 55" Class A300L Designer Series 4K QLED TV with Ultra Matte Screen and Flush Wall Mount (2026)
TCL Designer Series TVs combine an array of art options with premium picture technologies to create a stunning image. TCL~s Art Library of over 400 artworks and AI Art capable of generating over 100,000 images to transform your living room into your personal studio. The included Flush Wall Mount and additional light wood bezel allows the Designer Series TV to blend seamlessly into any home d~cor. QLED PRO Quantum Dot technology and HDR ULTRA with Dolby Vision IQ provide enhanced contrast, accurate colors and fine details. The powerful TCL AIPQ PRO Processor intelligently optimizes the color, contrast, and clarity for an unrivaled 4K HDR experience. The High Brightness+ LED Backlight produces brighter images for an enhanced viewing experience for all your favorite movies and TV shows. Game Accelerator 240 together with Auto Game Mode provides the lowest latency for a more responsive gameplay without lag, designed to keep you at the top of any leaderboard. Including Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X, the Designer Series TV provides a complete audio package. Available accessories include an easel-style Movable Stand and Table Stands. The Designer Series TV offers advanced picture quality with a beautiful lifestyle design worthy of any home.
Customer Rating
4
Good looking TV on the inside and out
on August 31, 2026
Posted by: swemoney
My wife has wanted a "Frame TV" style TV for a while now and this one doesn't disappoint. The picture is great and when it's idle and has artwork cycling through it, it really does look like an illuminated art piece.
Installation was really not that difficult. This TV comes with the flush mount for it and although the instructions are a little lacking, after a little bit of time investigating (and I found someone on YouTube that was mounting this same TV so I got some hints), we figured out how it works and the rest was pretty simple. There's no standard VESA mounting points on this TV. You need to screw the two smaller plates onto the back of the TV and then the larger plates get put on the wall. It comes with a template you can fold to the right side so you know where to drill your holes. Once that's done, you basically just "hang" the TV on the wall plates. Magnets keep everything pretty snug against the wall but allows you to swing the bottom towards you so you can access the inputs and power. Overall, I was impressed with the installation.
Setup is normal GoogleTV affair. I really wish "dumb" TVs were made again so it wasn't necessary to have a full operating system on top of your TV but gone are the days. After all the setup prompts and a fairly lengthy update process, the TV was ready to go. If you're familiar with the Google TV interface, you'll probably feel right at home. I'm an AppleTV user so I was just happy to find the setting to turn the TV on to the last used input instead of always starting on Google TV.
Picture quality is great. It's hard to find a TV these days that really looks "bad". The biggest downside you're going to find is that it's an edge-lit TV so you aren't going to get your super black blacks and a ton of contrast. You're paying a premium for the flush mount "art" TV but you still get a pretty good picture.
The art screen feature is cool as well. You have to activate it manually but it's a single button on your remote. It brings up the gallery and you can browse the art or if you don't touch anything for 15 seconds, it'll start up a full screen art display. You can customize some things to your liking. You also have Google TV's screensaver which might be more customizable but you don't have a single button to load it.
The "frame" part of the TV really does a good job disguising it. It's a thin frame but it does get rid of those standard TV bezels. The pieces are also magnetic so I'm sure you can find replacements for a different style frame if you want.
If I really had to nitpick a downside, I don't understand the really large TCL power toggle button on the bottom left. For a TV that's trying to hide that it's a TV, it really does stick out. I understand that there's probably a technical reason they decided to leave this thing sticking out of the bottom of the TV but I'm not a huge fan of it. I feel like they could have made the power button a lot less in your face.
Oh ya, also, the FIRST thing I saw when the TV was done updating and ready to use was a giant advertisement that took up a third of the screen for sports betting. I'd think the bright minds at Google would be able to come up with a way to maybe not blast ads in your face the literal second your TV is ready to use but I guess they couldn't figure that out.
Overall, it's a good TV. Not a fan of ad-ridden Google TV but you don't really need to use it if you don't like it. The picture quality looks good and the frame and flush mount make the TV look just a little better on the wall. If you're looking for a flush art TV, give this one a gander.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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ASUS ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI7 NEO AM5 ATX motherboard with 14+2+2 power stages, DDR5 slots, PCIe 5.0 Ready, 4x M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7, 3x USB 2.0 headers, USB-C 20Gbps, upgraded gaming audio solution, advanced AI tuning with AI Cache Boost and DIY-friendly Q-design with robust thermals.
Customer Rating
4
A solid foundation. And it's pretty!
on August 28, 2026
Posted by: swemoney
After you've put together enough computers over decades, you look for something a little different. And white is the new black for me. I'm a big fan of white computer parts and this board is really nice to look at.
Setup is obviously going to depend on your experience with building PCs. I was a big fan of the number of NVMe slots that were available and how they were hidden. They're all under some sort of heatsink component but they have push button popups that are really slick instead of just unscrewing a screw to remove them.
For an 850 board, I felt like this held up pretty well. You might miss out on some of the 870 bells and whistles but it's a trade off I'll make for aesthetics. I never know how to review motherboards because performance is really going to depend on the components you're adding. The ASUS BIOS is always a pleasant experience to navigate and configure which is pretty much the only piece that's almost entirely a piece of just the motherboard.
My ultimate take is to steer towards this motherboard is you're aiming for a white aesthetic. Definitely compare it to what you'd get with a similarly priced 870 board and ask yourself if the aesthetic is worth the price difference. If it is, this might be the board for you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Beyond the basics, the Yamaha RX300A 5.2-channel home theater AV receiver delivers standout performance and value with immersive Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X sound, flexible 3.1.2-channel speaker layouts, and next-gen video support. Enjoy high-resolution, lag-free video with 4K/120 and 8K/60 HDMI (4-in/1-out) with ALLM and VRR, HDMI eARC, and advanced HDR formats including Dolby Vision and HDR10+. Automatic Room Correction optimizes sound for your space, while Bluetooth Multipoint enables seamless switching between two device sources. Scene buttons provide instant access to your favorite inputs and listening modes, making setup and everyday use effortless.
Customer Rating
4
Couple quirks but good sound
on August 23, 2026
Posted by: swemoney
It's been a while since I've upgraded my audio system's receiver but with the new TVs pushing crazier framerates and HDMI upgrades, I thought it was as good of a time as any. I'm pretty happy with the new receiver as it feels like it's a locked in, more bare bones experience which is exactly what I expect out of my receiver. It did have a couple of quirks while I was testing it out, though. Hopefully most of them can be resolved with future firmware updates.
Setup is going to totally depend on your current setup. If you're swapping one receiver for another and you have your speaker wires somewhat labeled, you're basically just dropping in the new receiver. Either way, though, it's not so bad to just get it up and running. Plug in the speakers in the back. Plug in an HDMI to the ARC channel on your TV and that could be all you need. If you want to route your video through the receiver as well, just plug your things into the three HDMI ports on the back which should all be capable of 4k120.
After your power it up for the first time, you'll pick a language and immediately get dropped into the sound calibration settings. There's a cute little cardboard standup you can build to put the sound test microphone on top of in order to simulate the height of a person sitting on your couch. The test doesn't take very long and sets up some initial volumes and distances for you so you don't have to mess with it. After that, there's not a ton more for you to do.
There's a couple basic modes during usage. I usually stick to "Straight" which basically outputs the exact audio it's receiving in the exact channels it's supposed to. This can lead to some things being fairly low volume it they weren't made for multiple channels. There's a mode for outputting a stereo signal across all of your speakers instead of just the front two. Then a Movie and Music mode. Tinker with the modes and figure out what you like.
Sound quality is good and will depend heavily on the speakers you give it. There really isn't much more to say about it. It's a good receiver and you'll get good sound out of good speakers with it.
One thing I really like about this receiver over my old one is that it's not trying to do a bunch of things I don't care about. This has bluetooth and a USB port if you want to just play music from your phone. It doesn't try and include 10 other internet radio providers onto it and wifi. It just does it's media center audio, well. I don't know why you'd need internet radio providers on your receiver in 2026 but if you do, this receiver isn't for you.
On to the quirks. The first one isn't really a quirk (I find it to be a feature), but it might bother you to some degree. This doesn't connect to your network. So there's no internet connected functionality at all. I really like that about it. But updating firmware and such takes an extra step of needing to download it on the computer and put it on a USB drive to plug in to the receiver. No biggie for me but maybe you'd prefer an easier update process. (Updates should be fairly rare)
One of the more annoying things that I've found is a bit of an HDMI control delay when it comes to volume. This could just be my TV as well, but when I try and use anything other than the remote for the receiver to change the volume, pressing a volume button once every 2 seconds works great. But if I start to press any faster than that, the volume jumps 5 or 10 steps at a time. I'm hoping a firmware update can resolve this in the future.
The larger quirk that made me go back to a pure ARC setup for now is some sort of HDMI handshake issue or just an incompatibility with my TV (there's a possible trend). When routing everything through the receiver, my TV would just blank out and nothing aside from unplugging and replugging it would get it back. I never experienced this with my old receiver so I'm thinking this is some sort of combination thing with my TV again. Going with just the HDMI cable to the ARC port on my TV works great, though. This is another thing I'm hoping gets resolved with a firmware update in the future.
Bottom line is this is a good receiver. It sound great and works with a selection of pretty basic functions which is all it really needs. It needs to take the sound from my TV and give it to my 5 speakers and there really shouldn't be anything more complex involved. If you're looking for a ton of internet connected features, move on to the next option. If you just want a receiver that "just works", this is one that could be it. My old Yamaha receiver got firmware updates for a decade after it's release so I'm hoping any small issues get ironed out over time and make this an even better receiver than I already see it as.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Introducing the GameSir G8 SE, a lightweight addition to the G8 series that maintains the high standards gamers expect. With a low-latency wired connection and GameSir~s anti stick-drift Hall Effect sticks, the G8 SE delivers precise, reliable control. Lightweight in design yet uncompromising in quality, it~s the ideal choice for seamless mobile gaming.
Customer Rating
4
Great phone controller for a good price
on August 11, 2026
Posted by: swemoney
For the price of this phone controller, you really can't beat it. GameSir is a new brand to me but I've tried multiple of their products over the last year and have enjoyed each one and been very surprised by the pricetag. This one is no exception.
Setup is mostly easy but it might take some extra steps depending on your phone and setup. My phone is an iPhone 16 Pro Max. With it's case (which is not a bulky case at all), it was barely able to stretch wide enough to fit it. When it did, the USB-C port didn't make an actual connection. Everything worked great when I took my case off, though. Luckily, I found the replacement side bumpers and one of them is very slim and flush for the USB-C side. Using that instead of the pre-installed one gave it enough clearance to still connect with my case on and it didn't feel like as tight of a squeeze.
Once you have your phone connected, you then have to pick which controller mode you want which is something I never had to do before with these kinds of things. This GameSir is going for maximum compatibility so some concessions need to be made I guess. Holding Start and Select for 2 seconds switches through the three modes and I guess the iPhone needs to use the "other" mode which is denoted by a red LED. I wish they had a different color for that because it's always red and red usually means bad so I wish it was orange or purple or pretty much anything but red. Android gets a blue LED and PC gets a green LED.
Last step was to chance the control style. By default, the "other" controls use Nintendo's scheme which flips the A and B buttons and the X and Y buttons. But there's a quick button combination (hold M + A) and it flips it back to normal.
NOW you're ready to rock and roll! The analog sticks felt pretty good. The buttons felt good. The paddles on the back feel good to press but don't get in the way and cause you to press them by accident (which is a problem I have with a lot of back paddles). Everything feels pretty good on the control side. The actual controller grips feel a little weird to me but I can't place my finger on why. I think they're just a tad too bulky looking? I don't know why but it makes it feel a little more plasticy and cheap just based on the look. But the actual comfort while holding the grips is really good so don't judge the book by it's cover.
So all in all, everything works pretty well once you have it set up for your phone. The instruction booklet explains all the modes and settings you need to change as well as how to activate turbo mode and other things so take a browse through there. If you're looking for a good phone controller without spending a fortune, this is definitely one to keep and eye on.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Zenbook A16 moves as effortlessly as you do. Ultra-light and slim, with all-day battery life, it lets you work, create, and explore without worry. As a Copilot+ PC with up to 80 NPU TOPS, it keeps AI tasks flowing seamlessly, while the Ceraluminum chassis provides a soft matte finish, refined texture, and lasting strength. Its vibrant OLED touch display delivers stunning clarity and color, making every moment on screen a calm, immersive experience.
Customer Rating
5
A lot better than 1st gen. Good local LLM speed.
on August 5, 2026
Posted by: swemoney
After being a little disappointed with the first generation of Snapdragon CPUs, I'm a lot happier with this X2 Elite Extreme. The 48GB of RAM also makes it a pretty great local LLM powerhouse. As an extra bonus, this thing can even game a bit. Overall, it's a great laptop in a small package and I'm quite happy with it as a development machine.
Setup is as easy as any Windows setup. It's annoying. But you aren't going to get any better with a different Windows laptop. It'll take a long time to update. It'll require a Microsoft account. It's not fun but it's necessary. When you're finally done, you're ready to go, though!
Bloatware is pretty much non-existent. I didn't have to remove McAfee or Norton or any other extras installed by ASUS. This laptop did have Microsoft 365 in 3 languages I removed (and for whatever reason, each one takes a really long time to uninstall). But other than that and a couple of links in the start menu (Adobe Promotion, WhatsApp, Dropbox and LinkedIn), there just wasn't any bloat.
Performance has been really good. Especially for such a small/thin/lightweight laptop. The combination of a new generation of Snapgragon CPU and Windows on ARM not being super brand new anymore really shows. Things respond snappy. Things run quickly. Multitasking is great with the 48GB of RAM. This is a development machine for me and it's specced really well for that.
With a nice pool of memory, running local AI models was definitely an interest and I'm happy to report positive results. Using Quallcomm's GenieX software, you can pull any GGUF model from huggingface and run it more optimized for their CPU/GPU/NPU. Running Qwen3.6 35B at about 14 tokens per second felt really quick and easy to use for coding assistance or general chatting. I still have a lot of testing to do with more agentic workflows but I was very happy with my initial AI testing.
Copilot still feels pretty meh. It runs faster on this system but it's not the computer. It's just the model and the software wrapped around it. It feels very generic and bland and I prefer my own models instead. Having a key on my keyboard doesn't make me want to use it more, especially when pressing that key takes a few seconds to load or isn't consistent. I hope Windows stops trying to push the Copilot+ computer thing and just accepts including it as a small extra thing since that's all it currently is and I don't for see that changing any time soon.
Gaming was a little more surprising to me because it does a decent job without any dedicated NVidia or AMD GPU. It has it's own Ardreno X2-90 GPU and it seems to do a pretty good job even with whatever CPU translation is required for more games these days. For my tests, I used Cyberpunk 2077 like I always do and didn't expect it to blow me away. You're not going to be running it at ultra raytracing but you can pull off high settings with respectable (and very playable) frame rates without raytracing. If you really need raytracing low settings, you can expect fps around 30 which is still pretty good. I would say it's best to not expect great raytracing performance but for me (and most people I've talked to), that's not a huge concern. I also threw in a test of Satisfactory and got around 80 fps on ultra settings. So while gaming is not a primary focus of this machine, you can definitely take some breaks from work with most modern games with some small setting concessions.
The build quality is quite good. The laptop is small, thin and lightweight and feels well made. You don't get a plastic feeling behemoth here. It's sleek. The keyboard feels nice to type on (I'm typing this review on it as we speak). The trackpad is huge and feels good to use when you need to use it but I have noticed some false positives of my palm. Hopefully I can clear those up with some software tweaks or settings. Speakers sound good but it's a laptop so you're not rocking the house or anything.
Battery life will depend on what you're working on. I would say, heavy and intensive use, you can probably get through a workday. But with just light use, my battery is currently at 85% and Windows says I have about 14 hours left. So if you're just doing some light browsing and text editing, you'll get plenty of time away from the plug.
All in all, this is a great laptop. It's nice to look at and can do a lot of work while staying alive through all of it without a plug. It can let you take breaks for some gaming and run local LLM models quickly. I'm a big fan of what it has to offer and am glad ARM on Windows finally feels good to use. If you're looking for a fast and energy efficient laptop that probably costs less than similar offerings by AMD and Intel, give this one a good look.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Experience the speed, precision, and control of the Razer Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic Tenkeyless 8KHz, an esports keyboard built for cleaner, faster execution in a streamlined tournament-ready layout. Powered by Razer~ Hall Effect Magnetic Switches, it delivers incredible precision with Rapid Trigger for lightning-fast repeated inputs, adjustable actuation from 0.1~4.0 mm, and a 100-million keystroke lifespan for lasting competitive performance. Execute every input with greater confidence through advanced controls made for competitive play. Razer~ Snap Flex lets you trigger precise actions on key release for tighter control and faster response, while Razer~ Snap Tap prioritizes the latest input between two selected keys for near-instant directional changes. With Dynamic Keystroke, assign up to 4 actions to a single keystroke and cancel instantly to adapt on the fly. Stay ahead of every play with true 8000 Hz HyperPolling, delivering a polling rate 8 times faster than the industry standard for near-zero latency response. Its tenkeyless form factor frees up mouse space while retaining the keys needed for competitive play, making it easy to position for home setups, LANs, and tournaments. Finished with textured doubleshot PBT keycaps, a durable 5052 aluminum alloy top case, and hybrid onboard storage for up to 6 profiles, this keyboard is built to perform wherever competition takes you.
Customer Rating
4
Great feeling little keyboard
on August 3, 2026
Posted by: swemoney
I really love hall effect/magnetic keyboards and this one is no different. The customization and responsiveness is top notch and with few downsides, this is a great all around keyboard if you're looking for something small without a keypad.
Setup is mostly quick and easy. Plug it in and you have a keyboard. Install Razer's Synapse software (which pops up automatically to install as soon as you plug it in on newer Windows 11 systems) and you have the ability to do all of the customizations you might want to a hall effect keyboard. You can use your Razer login to log in to Synapse if you'd like, but they give you the option of skipping it which is always a plus in my book.
Synapse has evolved from a software I really didn't like at all to something I can at least tolerate. It still feels bloated and like it contains a lot of things that I don't really need (I still don't know why it has to install extra audio drivers without even asking me). But for the most part, customizing your peripherals is fairly straight forward and it has to support a lot of devices so I'll give it a pass at this point. Some of the features for the keyboard require Synapse to be running (those settings will be labeled as such) but most of them you can load onto the keyboard's onboard memory so you don't even need to use it after you have it set up the way you like.
The feel of the keyboard is pretty good but it took me a little bit to get used to it. The keys feel fairly solid or heavy and the keycaps are very square. If you're coming from a keyboard that had keycaps with softer, more rounded edges, this will take a little bit of time to get used to, but not long. Something to consider, though. It definitely has a whole different feel from the other keyboard I've been using and that's also a hall effect keyboard. Keys are responsive and customizable for activation between 0.1mm and 4.0mm so you can hone in on exactly what you enjoy. Build quality of the keyboard, in general, also feels very solid. It doesn't feel like a cheap piece of plastic.
One of the things I really like about hall effect keyboards is the potential that hasn't fully been realized yet. I can't wait for software to see the analog nature of key presses as a first class citizen. Especially in gaming. Razer tries to bridge the gap with a feature that requires Synapse that binds the WASD keys to the left joystick movement of a gamepad and you can separately bind Q and E to the left and right triggers of a virtual gamepad. You can optionally, also, disable the actual key presses of those bound keys so you can essentially have analog controls on your keyboard. This is a great addition and it's very cool when it works but you need to know that you'll need to maintain profiles and probably customize things for each game you want to support. I really can't wait for drivers to expose the analog nature of every key so games can natively take advantage, though, without needing to micromanage profiles or lose control of those keys for typing.
More gaming focused Synapse settings are Snap Tap so you can prevent pairs of keys from registering simultaneously. So you can press a new key without even lifting your finger off the previously held key (while strafing with A and D for example). Then there's "Rapid Trigger" which allows keys to be reset based on their movement direction instead of activating at a fixed location. This let's you release or press a key by moving it by a certain distance from where it started instead of needing to press and release it all the way. A lot of freedom to set up things exactly how you like it for each game you play.
I can't go back to regular mechanical switches. If you need the "bump" from a mechanical switch, you aren't going to get it with magnetic switches. But if you like (or are ok with accepting) linear switches, I highly recommend hall effect keyboards. If you're looking for something small without a keypad, this is one to look out for.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Cozyla's Digitial 36" Calendar+ 2 brings together every family member's schedules, routines, chores, and meal plans into one smart display with CalendarOS
Customer Rating
4
Great household organizer (after some adjustments)
on July 27, 2026
Posted by: swemoney
I've wanted one of these fancy wall mounted calendars to keep the family organized for a while now. My kids are still pretty young but I'm excited to help them understand what everything means on the screen and they already love drawing on it.
Installation was pretty easy. Everything (almost) is included to hang the calendar on the wall. And I really mean almost everything. You'll need to bring your own drill, but there's a screwdriver and even a drill bit included in this box. Along with the template you tape to your wall, I had it hanging my wall with minimal effort in about 15 minutes.
Setup had it's hiccups but was mostly easy. I had a weird looping setup that might have had something to do with not logging into Google, but after three or four times where it restarted the setup process (with most of the information I had entered still entered), I gave it one more chance and it finally proceeded through the rest of the setup. This is a giant Android-based tablet, for the most part, so you can do all the setup pretty easy on the screen. Just follow the directions.
Once your set up, you get to setup the app on your phone. Doesn't take long but it lets your view and edit the information that'll display on the screen. It also lets your sync your current calendars to the Cozyla system. This is where you might run into some small issues or you might need to make some small adjustments to the way you currently do things. We have a number of iCloud calendars that we share (my wife and I) and it's easy to assign each synced calendar to a specific profile on the Cozyla. But the issue arises when you have events that are for more than one person. If you want them to appear under each profile on your Cozyla, you'll have to edit the event in the app on your phone and select some different profiles. Not a huge deal but I did have some events occasionally disappear on my iCloud calendar after I did this. Seemed rare, though.
After getting things set up the way I like them, though, and making those small adjustments, I'm a fan of what the Cozyla can do. At a glance, we can see how everyone in the family's next dozen hours look. The kids can see when one of us has work or another event and when they'll be done. It doesn't really need to be more complicated than that for us.
There is more, though! The other thing I'm excited about for the kids in the longer run is being able to create tasks or chores or routines and awarding them "points" for completing them. Gives them something to strive for.
I'm not one for meal planning but if you are, there's a whole other section that deals with just that. Prep and plan meals and have everything available at a glance.
The last big feature is one of my kid's current favorites and that's the notes. They can't read and write (well) yet but they already know how to get to the drawing pad and just doodle for a while. You can even select notes to display on your dashboard and you can scroll them around so you can center certain doodles and change them at will.
Speaking of the dashboard, it's very customizable. You can delete or add panels. Move them around and resize them. Make things look exactly like you want for all the information that's important to YOU at a glance. While the calendar, tasks, meals and notes apps are always one tap away at the bottom of the screen.
One more feature I haven't done anything with (I didn't sign in to Google, which was nice that I wasn't forced to), is installing other Android apps. Like stated, this is basically just a huge Android tablet so you do have access to the Google Play store and can install apps that either add to your productivity or can give your kids something to play when they're bored.
Overall, I'm happy with this screen. It does what I want it to, even if I need to adjust the way we're used to managing our calendars a little bit. There are extra features I'm excited to explore as the kids get a little older and as my wife and I figure out the best way to integrate them into our planning and routines. This is the only calendar screen I've looked so I don't have any competitors to compare it to but if you're in the market, it's definitely worth giving this one a look.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Sit back, relax and enjoy family movie night with the Vankyo L570RB projector. The Vankyo Leisure 570RB wireless smart mini projector with built-in Roku TV delivers a full HD 1080P picture up to 200". Featuring 280 lumens and a 1000:1 contrast ratio for vivid color and a sharp image. Enhanced features include keystone adjustment, eliminating the need for manual tweaks during use and ensuring optimal display quality. Featuring Dolby Audio surround sound and dual 5W speakers for an immersive viewing experience. With built-in Roku TV, you can stream all your favorite content, including Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video and more. A 100" screen is included.
Customer Rating
4
Nice, portable Roku screen
on July 16, 2026
Posted by: swemoney
Over the last few years, I've had the pleasure of trying out quite a few small sized projectors and usually like a lot about them but they also usually come with some pretty basic and ugly UI. Not a huge problem if you're going to plug a FireTV or Roku stick into them anyways, but with this Vankyo model, you don't need to do that at all!
Setup was pretty easy. The projector has auto keystone and auto focus that activates when you turn it on as well as any time it detects movement so you don't have to worry much about that. Enter your wifi information, do a really quick software update, and you're presented with a QR code you can scan with your phone to log in to a Roku account. A lot of the setup process is less painless because you're just checking boxes for your preferences and what apps you'd like straight from your phone. When you're done, it'll load the apps you need (and sadly, a lot more) and you're ready to go.
The actual projected image is really nice. One thing that surprises me the most about a lot of these small form factor projectors is just how good they still look. The included screen is easy to set up if you have the wall space but if you have a white or grey wall, you'll still get a decent picture. I mentioned the auto keystone and focus before. Keystone is also manually adjustable and you can toggle the auto features to just auto focus instead of re-keystoning every time you power on. This way, you can zoom and set your image to the exact size you'd like based on where you have available to place the actual projector.
You'll feel right at home using everything if you're used to the Roku software. I'm personally not and would rather not have all the recommended stuff. Luckily you can customize your home screen to turn off the recommended and quick access sections so you're just left with your apps and inputs for the most part. You can move things around so all the apps are where you'd like them and remove the ones you don't need because there will be a lot more apps installed than you selected during setup.
Built in speakers are about what you'd expect from any built in speakers. They're serviceable but you'd be better off with something better. Luckily you have options! The HDMI input is also ARC compatible so if you have a soundbar or some other speaker system with ARC, you can plug into there. You can also connect a bluetooth speaker which is my preferred method for my kids.
Downsides really boil down to how much you like Roku and how much you can look past the giant side advertisements you get that take up half of your home screen and occasionally pop up on the bottom of your menus as well. I'm not a big fan but this projector is mainly for the kids so I can look past it.
All in all, this is one of the best portable projectors I've tried. It's a bit pricier than a lot of the other ones I've tried as well but because it's an all-in-one package, you just need wifi and power and you're off to the races. You can take it with you and use it on any flat, white-ish surface without needing to also carry around another streaming stick. That doesn't seem like a huge deal but I really like it. If you're looking for a small projector that will just work out of the box, this is one to give a look at.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Introducing our most inspiring eReader yet: the new Kobo Libra Colour. Bring magic to your margins by annotating your pages, organizing your thoughts, and highlighting inspiring lines, all in color. With Kobo Stylus 2 compatibility, you can dive deeper into your favorite stories by marking up meaningful moments and highlighting powerful passages in the eBooks you love. (Stylus 2, AC adapter, and SleepCovers are optional accessories, sold separately.) Includes USB-C sync/charge cable.
Customer Rating
5
Great little color reader
on July 15, 2026
Posted by: swemoney
My wife is going to end up using this a lot more than I am but I got a chance to give it a good try and am genuinely impressed with it. One positive right off the bat for me is it's just not a Kindle. No need to be tied down by Amazon and having device capabilities removed willy-nilly.
Setup was pretty painless. Open it up and the device walks you through making an account or signing in and then you're pretty much ready to go after a quick update. Ready to go, as in you now have an eReader but you'll still need to get something to read on it. You have a lot of options there and it's one of my favorite things about the Kobo.
Your first obvious choice is just browsing the Kobo store which lets your buy ebooks and sync them with your device straight from Kobo. I didn't do any extensive browsing but I did see a lot of books I recognized as being fairly popular so you probably won't have much of a problem finding most of the things you want to read this way. You can also opt for the Kobo Plus plan which is akin to Amazon Unlimited in that you just have access to a large portion of their book library for a small monthly charge (It's $8/mo at the time of writing this review). Those are probably going to be the two easiest ways to get books on your device. Buy, Sync, Read.
But you're not limited to their store! In fact, you'll probably find that you can get books from basically anywhere and load them on your Kobo, unless they're Kindle books (or have similar DRM). The number of formats that are just natively supported are crazy to me. You have your basics like epub, mobi and pdf for books. But you also have most image formats, text/html formats and even straight cbr and cbz support for comics. Oddly, this reader supports audiobooks but you need to jump through a couple hoops to effectively load them onto the device if they aren't from the Kobo store. But even then, it's not that difficult.
Getting books onto your device is crazy simple with native (!) support for Google Drive and DropBox. Google Drive is free with any gmail account so you probably already have one. Just link your Kobo account to it and transferring books is as easy as putting them in the Kobo folder and downloading them to your device. After watching my wife jump through some hoops trying to get books onto her Kindle, it's a breath of fresh air for it to be so quick and simple.
I'm not done with getting books on your device yet! Another big one is OverDrive. This is essentially Kobo's link to Libby where you can link your library cards and borrow books straight from your library. Straight from your device! You don't need to juggle your phone to check in and out books, you can just borrow and return straight from the Kobo OverDrive app.
I'm just relieved to have a device that doesn't feel completely locked down (because it isn't!). I haven't even scratched the surface of side-loading actual apps and other tweaks onto it because things are working fine for now. I'm sure I'll tinker with that stuff later on since I know it's not really a hassle to try out.
Screen quality is quite good. Colors do feel a bit muted but I would expect that from an e-ink display and it's really not that bad. You aren't getting vivid, bright graphics of an actual tablet but for en e-reader display, it's pretty good. Text is crisp and easy and read. There's a night mode for those of you who don't like to go blind at night. You don't even really need the backlight brightness on if your room is decently lit. But you have a lot you to do to tweak the brightness and color temperature of the display all within a single menu.
Refresh rate suffers the same as any e-ink display I've seen. It takes a second to refresh the screen after switching pages or zooming in on a panel of a comic. It's fairly quick and doesn't take away from too much but it's worth mentioning that you're getting a regular color e-ink display without a 60hz refresh rate or anything.
The notebooks feature is pretty nice if you get yourself a pen. You can go all out for an official Kobo branded pen but you can also get other pens that are compatible, from what I hear. I don't currently have a pen but it's something we want to get fairly soon. Without the pen, you can still highlight text in your books and write notes if you're into that kind of thing.
All in all, I really liked the Kobo Libra Colour and I'm sure my wife will enjoy it even more (since she reads a lot more than I do). A device that feels open and capable and extensible. If you're looking for something to load your massive Kindle library on, this isn't the one. But for literally anything else, you might want to give this a good look.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With no wires in the way, Bose SoundSport Wireless Sports Earbuds keep you moving with powerful audio. Perfect for exercise and running with a sweat and weather resistant design and StayHear+ tips designed for comfort and stability. The Tile app makes your headphones easy to find if they ever go missing.
Is it possible to remove that clip on the wire?
Clip is formed plastic around the wire, so not unless you break the clip. You can move it up and down the wire. I barely noticed it, myself.
10 years, 3 months ago
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swemoney
With no wires in the way, Bose SoundSport Wireless Sports Earbuds keep you moving with powerful audio. Perfect for exercise and running with a sweat and weather resistant design and StayHear+ tips designed for comfort and stability. The Tile app makes your headphones easy to find if they ever go missing.
Is this earphone compatible with Andriod phone?
I didn't test them out on an Android device, but they're bluetooth headphones. So if your Android device supports Bluetooth audio, they should work fine.
10 years, 3 months ago
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swemoney