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This mouse is pretty nice. I've worked with and tested a few mice and this falls in as a good option for this style of mouse. It's very comparable to something like the Logitech G Pro which I've used as a daily driver for a while now. Some weird engineering decisions were made when it comes to connecting the phone in wired mode, but I guess I understand why?
Setup is pretty easy (most of the time). The instructions are pretty bare bones and it took me a while to decide if I could just connect straight to the included dongle without a bunch of extra work because there's a bunch of extra cables and magnetic connectors and the diagram in the instructions doesn't do a very good job of explaining how everything works. I eventually just tried it with just the dongle and it worked fine. Connecting to bluetooth works just fine out of the box as well. The convoluted setup is only required if you want to use the mouse in wired/wireless hybrid mode, which I haven't done with any mouse in a very long time. Essentially, there's a USB splitter that you connect to your computer and then you connect the dongle to one of the spots on the splitter and the included cable to the other spot. The included cable has a magnetic breakaway connector and a tiny "dongle" that you connect to your mouse (with included remover) and you just magnetically connect to your mouse with the cable or you can switch to wireless mode to connect to the dongle. If that all sounded confusing, it was. I'm pretty sure the only reason it's done that way is so you don't need to remove and reconnect the different options but I'm pretty sure most people are going to pick a connection method and stick with it so I don't know. Very over engineered and it feels a little silly.
The mouse works fine. It's a gaming mouse. I like the weight of it. The default DPI switcher is on the bottom of the mouse which I like since I don't do a lot of DPI switching. There are 2 sets of side buttons which I've grown used to with my G Pro. Scroll wheel feels just right as far as stiffness. It's not going to run away on you and the "bumps" are subtle but you can feel them fine so you can still easily scroll "once".
The software feels.. fine. I only installed it to see how bloated and bad it was since it's Dell/Alienware so I was pretty surprised. You can use the mouse just fine without the software but if you need to do some customizing, it's not the worst thing in the world.
I don't think this mouse will replace my G Pro but I am pretty happy with it. The biggest reason for not replacing my G Pro is that this mouse is a lot more versatile so I can move it around and connect it to various devices while my G Pro needs the dongle that's always connected to my PC. It's a bit expensive but it feels like a premium mouse. I think a little bit of that cost is being sunk into the over-engineered wired connectors but if you need a wired mouse that you can easily convert between wireless and wired, this might be the best play.
The Velox Wireless Air Vent mount is a magnetic phone mount with wireless fast charging for MagSafe-compatible iPhones. Just place your device against the Velox mount, and it will snap into place in perfect alignment for up to 7.5W of wireless power. The Velox Wireless Air Vent mount is easily installed by simply sliding the prongs onto the air vent blade, where silicone grips prevent it from slipping. The ball joint on the air vent mount allows you to adjust the cradle for an ideal and safe viewing position while you drive. The siliconized surface provides added grip to prevent your phone from slipping, while the aluminum housing efficiently dissipates heat. Now it's easier than ever to keep your phone powered up on the go. *ONLY compatible with MagSafe iPhone series and cases.
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This is a pretty nice solution if you don't want to keep a suction cup plastered to your windshield all the time if you have a MagSafe equipped phone.
Setup is a piece of cake, as you'd expect. You find a vent that you'd like to mount it to and just slide the split back piece over the vent fins. Then just plug the USB-C cable into the provided car lighter adapter (or any other USB-C outlet that might come with your car). That's all there is. Just place your phone and it sticks really nicely.
Build quality is pretty good. Everything feels nice and heavy. Nothing feels cheap. The rubber is a nice quality. I did have a small hiccup on my unit where the rubber wasn't fully pressed into the edge on one small spot around the front, but I don't really notice it since just pushing it into the edge where it should have been.
I was impressed with how well the magnet stuck. I'm using an official Apple leather case that has MagSafe included so I'm sure that helps. I am not 100% sure that it works through a case that doesn't have MagSafe, though.
Wireless charging speed is fine enough. It doesn't feel blazingly fast but it's wireless charging so I don't expect it to. It was enough to keep my phone alive when driving around and give it a little boost to keep it alive for a bit.
The biggest reason for wanting something like this is the positioning of the phone when it's attached, I feel, is pretty perfect. It's not up and in front of your view, and it's not way down by your cup holders or anything. It's just a simple glance to the side, pretty much. Having GPS up is great. The positioning is good enough that Face ID usually unlocks the phone when you glance at it too.
The only thing I would have changed was to make the power cord connected to the bottom detachable. It would have been nice to have USB-C on both ends so you could have the ability to use your own cable if you wanted, or just to not have any cable connected and use it just for holding your phone. It's nice that they don't lock you into using the car lighter for power but I would have liked the ability to use other cables as well as the ability to just not use it for power without having the cord dangling on the floor.
All in all, it's a nice phone holder and charger. Might be a little bit on the pricey side but the build quality is good and it works well so if you're looking for something like this and this is in your budget, then go ahead and give it a shot.
Introducing the ROCCAT Burst Pro Air Lightweight Optical Wireless RGB Gaming Mouse for Windows PC. The Burst Pro Air brings ROCCAT’s symmetrical lightweight shape with its rich feature set, comfort and performance, into wireless. Meticulously crafted from the ground up, its shape delivers maximum comfort. Featuring ROCCAT Stellar Wireless technology, gamers get exceptional signal strength for a virtually latency-free connection and up to 100 hours of battery life. Running low on battery? Connect the detachable Phantom Flex cable with USB-C rapid charging to get back in the game quickly with 5 hours of battery life with just a 10-minute charge.Designed and engineered by ROCCAT, the Titan Switch Optical delivers improved durability and faster click speed with unparalleled precision. The ROCCAT Owl-Eye 19,000 DPI optical sensor with 400 IPS tracking speed equips gamers with incredible tracking accuracy and responsiveness.The ROCCAT Burst Pro Air features four RGB lighting zones with signature AIMO intelligent lighting that shine through a water and dust resistant, translucent Bionic shell. The Burst Pro Air also features our coveted heat-treated pure PTFE glides, pre-tuned for an incredibly smooth glide right out of the box.
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I always come back to this style of mouse. I've tried a good deal of different kinds of styles and it's always these low profile mice that I end up liking the best. This one is probably the lightest mouse I've tried and it's not too bad. I haven't completely decided if I like the ultra-light or more heavy mouse yet but the light weight certain isn't bad.
Setup is as easy as you'd expect. You have a 3-way switch that toggles between off, Bluetooth and wireless dongle. So you can easily set up the device to whichever connection method you like with the connect/sync button on the bottom of the mouse. I didn't have any issues connection to either method on multiple devices.
Speed and responsiveness is on par with every modern mouse I've used. I'm not even sure it's a thing that matters anymore because it seems, unless you're paying $5 for your mouse, you're going to get good polling rates and a wide range of DPI settings. The mouse worked great and I didn't feel like it was any different in responsiveness to my usual Logitech G Pro Wireless.
Lighting looks kind of cool with the lights just bleeding out of the entire surface of the mouse. A stark contrast to most mice I've used which usually just light up a logo and maybe a couple of edges. There's 4 different "zones" you can customize and it's probably one of the most striking features of this mouse as far as how cool it looks.
The scroll wheel isn't smooth (which I like) but also isn't too stiff. It's a pretty nice scroll consistency. The only thing I found a little weird was that it felt like you can click the scroll wheel to the right but not to to left. I think it just has a normal click in, though.
The software is pretty decent. Just another control software to install but it's not too terrible. You can customize all the buttons as well as the lighting pretty easy.
I'd say the main downside for me is that the DPI button below the scroll wheel is fairly large and ugly (in an otherwise pretty nice looking mouse). If you change your DPI on the fly a lot then you might like it's prominence. I rarely do and will probably end up re-binding it because I'd rather not accidentally change my DPI.
All in all, this is a pretty nice mouse. If you're looking for something light and something that looks nice and works well, you can consider this one. I don't think I'd recommend this to those who are on a budget at all because it's a bit expensive for what it is. It's a good performance mouse, though, and you get what you paid for so if you have the budget for it, this might be one to look at.
Introducing MX Mechanical Mini- a minimalist keyboard with extraordinary feel, precision, and performance. Low-profile mechanical typing delivers satisfying feedback in your choice of key switches – Tactile Quiet, Clicky, or Linear. MX Mechanical Mini is crafted for ergonomic comfort, with smart illumination and Easy-Switch – allowing you to connect up to 3 devices and stay in your flow for hours.
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I had a very specific purpose for this keyboard and I'm so happy that I think it worked out. I'm typing this review from this keyboard right now. It definitely feels different from my main gaming computer's mechanical keyboard (Corsair's Silver "Speed" keys) but I'm really happy that it still FEELS like a mechanical keyboard in such a small package.
Setup is easy no matter how you're connecting the keyboard. You have a Bluetooth option which also allows you to connect and easily switch between 3 different devices. Just hold the F1-F3 keys to switch to the different devices. Really is that simple. It also comes with a dongle if your computer doesn't have Bluetooth or you'd rather not use it. Everything setup-wise is simple enough to fit on the inside of the box's cover. Just hold a key combination and you'll connect to the dongle instead.
I was looking for a small keyboard that I could connect to my TV so I can stream games from my PC to my TV when I feel like hanging out on the couch with the family and playing some games instead of sitting at my PC all the time. I ran into plenty of issues finding a device that would let me accomplish my goals but this keyboard connected to all of the devices without an issue. Either with Bluetooth or the dongle.
The best thing about this keyboard is how much better if feels compared to other small and low profile keyboards. Since I spend a good amount of time with my mechanical keyboard on my gaming PC, the other membraine style keyboards I've tried just don't feel very nice anymore. My fingers end up hurting fairly quickly when I type on my older 2016 MacBook Pro while I used to use that kind of keyboard fairly exclusively before I got the mechanical keyboard I use all the time now.
These keys feel different for sure. They're different for sure. These keys are described as "tactile quiet" keys. The switches are brown but I'm not sure if they're actually considered equivilent to Cherry MX Brown or not. There is a clear tactile bump and there's not a ton of travel time in the switch. This is obvious because of how slim and small this keyboard is. Being used to my current "Silver Speed" switches isn't a ton different. There's no tactile bump in my main keyboard but the activation point is REALLY short so it doesn't feel a ton different. The best part is that the keyboard is still full sized. They did a good job of condensing a full sized keyboard (minus the keypad of course) into such a small frame.
This keyboard is very convenient to be able to take anywhere in my house and use comfortably. It works well enough at the TV that I might start using it with my MacBook Pro and whatever other portable things (iPad?) I can think of. If you're looking for a nice mechanical feel in a small package that you can take with you and move between multiple devices, this might be the one for you.
BodyGuardz Carve combines eye-catching aesthetics with practical function. The sculpted edge provides no-slip grip and is made of bioplastic. The easy-press buttons are not only user friendly, but also eco-friendly. They are made with Tritan Renew®, a 50% certified recycled content. Carve also includes antimicrobial product protection, and a raised bumper to protect both the camera and screen. Carve accentuates the design of your iPhone while offering dynamic drop protection. CCF0P-APH67-9HG
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I don't use a ton of cases on my phones. I usually just buy an official Apple case (silicon a while back but now I usually just do leather) whenever I get a new phone and then I just it into the ground for 2 years before getting a new phone and a new case. Sometimes I'll give a new case a try because I'm curious to see if any of them stack up for me. This case actually doesn't do a terrible job for the most part but I ultimately went back to my leather case after a few days because the case just feels greasy and gets a little more slippery fairly quickly.
It's easy to put the case on and take it off. The clear look is nice to be able to see your actual phone. The sides of the case look like they can take a decent impact without doing a ton of damage. I think I did drop my phone casually a couple times while using it and the case felt like it protected my phone just fine. I wouldn't trust it against any severe drops but everyday use it seems pretty good.
The biggest issue with me is just how quickly the grease from your hands transfers and sticks to this case. After a fairly short amount of time, it just feels greasy along the back of the case and even starts to feel a little slick. I like a little big of a tacky feel to my cases and it's the first thing I test when holding a new case. I want it to stick to my hands at least a little bit. The first impressions were pretty good. It had enough tackiness for me without being sticky. It just collects your finger grease really quickly and the case doesn't feel nice anymore unless you are constantly wiping it down.
If you're cool with wiping down your case a few times every day then you might like this case a little better. I might throw it back on my phone as a change of pace case every once and a while. It's not a bad case, it just has a fairly significant issue that I couldn't get over.
Cleaning your floors doesn’t need to be a stressful experience. With the Tineco Floor One S5 Extreme, say goodbye to tedious mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming. With this three-in-one vacuum, cleaning your floors just got easier, better, and more powerful. The incredible suction power of Tineco Floor One S5 quickly picks up debris, while the continuous fresh water cleaning removes the need for dirty mops and disposable pads. Now with a larger capacity clean and dirty water tank, you can clean expansive areas without interruption. That means no more lugging heavy water back and forth. The Floor One S5 Extreme is one of our most advanced floor washers yet! Glide across all sealed hard floor types, picking up debris and liquids effortlessly. Then, transition to another room seamlessly with the whisper-quiet brush rollers. Not only does the Floor One S5 Extreme make whole-house cleaning a breeze, but the iLoop Smart Sensor Technology instantly adjusts water flow, suction, and brush roller speed based on the mess below. Adding to our already advanced design is an exclusive brush head design that offers superior edge cleaning capabilities allowing you to clean along baseboards and into corners. And, when you want to vacuum up a mess without water, simply switch to the featured suction-only mode. Whether chasing after your messy toddler or cleaning up after an evening of guests, the Floor One S5 Extreme is the tool you need to turn grimy into pristine. When you’re done, simply attach the floor washer to its handy self-cleaning dock.
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I've tested a decent amount of vacuums over the last decade. This is the first one I've tested that was made for hard surfaces and I was excited to get it mostly for my wife who always uses whatever other vacuum on our hard floors almost interchangeably as our carpeted areas. While I normally would sweep hard floors and them vacuum up the pile or let our robot vacuum with mop attachment do all the work for me.
Setup was a little overwhelming looking at first but not too bad. The whole thing comes in more pieces than I would normally expect to find but the instructions lay out what everything is pretty nicely and after the initial shock it wasn't too hard to figure it out. I put it all together and let it charge over night (it suggests at least 4-5 hours of charge time before the initial use).
I'm pretty happy with the steps required to actually use this vacuum. It's mostly a supplement to our robot vacuum/mop. I'm happy with the robot but we usually go around the are and pick up/move everything off of the floor in the entire upstairs before we run it so it's a process. It does a good job but the setup and reconstruction of the area before running it makes us use it far less than I'd like. So having a vacuum that's made for sweeping and mopping that I can easily setup and break down is key.
When you want to use this, just fill up the clean water tank with mostly water and a small cap-full of soap. Then you're ready to go. The first time I hit the power button, I was surprised as it kind of drives itself forward. Pretty nice to lighten the load but you're also fighting against that push when your pull the vacuum back again. Overall it was a nice little assist, I think.
The vacuum and mop did a pretty nice job of cleaning the floor pretty quickly but it did require an empty and refill of the tanks before I was finished. That doesn't take too long so it was no big deal. After I was done doing the whole upstairs area, the battery still had about 60% left (I was worried because when I first started it up, it looked like the battery was draining very quickly). The nice thing about having a screen with all the information on it is that you can see at a glance how hard the vacuum is working and what battery level is remaining.
After you're done the instructions recommend you clean the dirty and clean water tanks as well as the roller and roller protector after each use. This is the only annoying part since you can't really just grab the vacuum to do a quick job and put it back but the cleanup of these things doesn't take too long. The base station does include an auto-clean feature for the roller so you have that going for you and there were 2 additional rollers included with this vacuum so you can always just rotate them if you need to clean one.
Apparently there's an app that goes with this vacuum. The instructions just said that you can "perform all functions from the app" but I don't really know what functions those are. I did not download the app and can't imagine what I would possibly need it for. The functions on the vacuum are very minimal and can be adjusted with just a few pushes of the 3 buttons on the vacuum. I just didn't want another app on my phone.
The only weird thing I didn't love about this vacuum was how it sat on the charging station. It leans forward quite a bit for some reason. I would expect it to just sit straight up and down but when the head is locked and you place it on the charger the handle leans forward at what feels like a 30 degree angle. Far more than you'd expect. Enough that I thought I was doing something wrong. I couldn't figure out a better way to place it on the charger though so I'm going to assume it's just how it was designed. I got used to it quickly enough but it was a weird thing when I first saw it.
Overall, I like the vacuum. It does a good job supplementing our robot vacuum by being easy to get up and running and being easy to break down and clean when we're done (while not needing to break down the entire upstairs before using it since we can move things while vacuuming). If you're looking for a nice hard surface vacuum/mop and this fits your budget, give it a look. I was impressed with it for the most part.
Upgrade your TV, music, and gaming experiences with this impressively compact and easy-to-use soundbar. Experience precisely balanced sound, including crisp dialogue and solid bass, plus streamlined control with your TV remote, the Sonos app, Apple AirPlay 2, and more.
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I've tested other sound bars that connected to my TV via HDMI/ARC and had a lot of extra features to almost act like a full on receiver before. This sound bar is definitely not that. It's really simple to hook up no matter what your TV looks like (as long as it has an optical output, which, as far as I know, most do) you're good to go.
Setup was fairly easy. The box included an optical cable with a decent length and a power cable. After hooking everything up, the sonos app will help finalize the settings for the sound bar for you. This was the most "Apple like" experience out of any other non-Apple third party equipment I've used. The app found the speaker quickly and automatically helped connect to the wifi network and update the firmware with little to no intervention required.
You can customize a handful of settings in the app to adjust the EQ or adjust the voice delay if needed. Whatever simple settings you can think of adjusting can probably be found in the app. Or you can play a variety of music or airplay straight from the app as well. It's a pretty well done app but I don't need to use it much after the initial setup. The app also allows you to program your normal IR remote to control the volume on the Ray. All it needed was for me to press volume-up once on my Apple TV remote and it was all set up. Very nice.
Day to day, I just leave the Ray on. This is where you need to figure out if the simple optical connection is what you're looking for. Since there's no HDMI connection for this sound bar, you can't control it via CEC. So, it just makes sense to leave the sound bar on so it's always going to be our sound source and if we need to airplay music to it it's always available. The only downside to not having CEC control is that I can't use the AppleTV remote function on my iPhone to control the volume since that's controlled completely via IR. So don't lose your remote! This isn't a big deal but it's something. Setting my TV to output via optical instead of the built in speakers was very easy but your milage will vary depending on what TV yout have. Mine is an older (~10 years) 55" samsung TV.
The sound of the Ray is quite good. I don't need it to anger the neighbors or anything but it does get fairly loud (you can even adjust the maximum allowed volume in the app if you don't want to accidentally turn it up too loud). It beats the TV speakers by a mile (what doesn't, though?). All in all, I'm glad I have this on my bedroom TV. If I had other sonos speakers, I'd probably get even more out of it by pairing them together and giving myself a sort of surround sound system but this one sounds good for it's environment and "just works" well enough for us.
If you're looking for a nice speaker that "just works" for any TV you're currently using the TV speakers on, this one might be for you if it's in your budget. Give it a look.
With the Immersion TV Backlights, your gaming world and movie nights will never be the same. Enhance your home entertainment with splashes of vibrant colors dancing around your TV, mimicking what's on-screen.
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I've always seen the Hue demonstrations with the lights that extend the edges of your TV and make the room glow with whatever you're watching. They always looked really neat but I couldn't bring myself to spending Hue money on it. This set isn't bottom of the barrel cheap or anything but it's much more affordable and does a really good job at giving you that effect. Even if you need an ugly camera on your TV to pull it off.
Setup is fairly easy depending on where your TV is and if you need to take it off the wall to get things done. The light strip is rolled up nice for you and has each "edge" of the TV separated so you know how to center them on each side of your TV. The kit even comes with some alcohol wipes to help you wipe things down so the adhesive sticks nicely. The app was also easy enough to use even if it was a little bloated with extra website features I won't ever use. You don't need to actively create an account just to use the app, which is always nice. Calibration is easy enough to do that it doesn't take a lot of effort to re-calibrate if you don't have the desired result the first time but on my 65" TV, it went well on my first try.
The one benefit the more expensive light kits have is the fact that they process the direct HDMI signal to find what colors to change the LEDs to. This kit makes things cheaper by using a camera that you hang over the top of your TV so it can see what colors to use. It's brute force and analog and I can respect it for that but the camera doesn't look great. My TV is hanging fairly high on my wall so it doesn't really get in the way or become super obvious but it's noticeable.
The effect is really cool. It's bright enough without being crazy (and it can be adjusted). Colors may not be perfect in every scene or situation but it does a good enough job for you to get that cool, subtle, extension of your TV into your room. I like it.
If you want a neat party trick for your TV and don't want to spend all the money on the crazy expensive varieties (but also don't want to dive into the bargain bin), this might be the TV backdrop light strip for you!
Samsung T7 Shield 2TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Water & Dust resistance for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Black.
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This little thing surprised me. I was expecting a pretty fast hard drive that would be fairly close in size to my collection of other portable hard drives I have lying around. The box for this one threw me off because when I opened it, it's so small. Don't let that fool you, though, it packs a punch.
Setup was non-existent for me. I plugged it in and it showed up in Windows immediately. There are installers preloaded on the drive for Windows, Mac and Linux but I didn't care to add anything to my system when the drive was working just fine on it's own.
The box comes with a USB-C to C cable as well as a USB-A to C cable in case you're using it on a system without an available USB-C port. The drive feels pretty nice with a nice rubbery texture that makes it feel rugged and well built for such a small device. I liked the status light was multiple colors instead of the normal single white or green or blue light like I'm used to.
I tested copying some folders with a bunch of small files as well as some larger files and both were very impressive. The drive pretty much kept up with the internal drives the files were being copied from.
I don't really know what else to say. It's a hard drive. It's a really fast hard drive. If you're looking for a large sized external drive that acts like it's connected to a super fast internal interface then this is probably what you're looking for. I can see this coming in handy for video editors that want to be able to take their files with them when they're using multiple workstations or anywhere that may need to work with large files and transfer them between computers quickly. Or even if you just want extra space on your computer but you don't want to crack it open to add any internal storage.
The Shark Air Purifier uses Pure Air Microforce to deliver fast, powerful, and quiet purification in a compact size. Clean Sense IQ senses air quality & auto-adjusts to improve air quality and report results in real time. A HEPA filter captures 99.98% of airborne particles like allergens*, dust, and dander (based on IEST-RP-CC007.3, 0.1-0.2 microns). Cleans up to 500 square feet.
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I have another Shark air filter that's a much larger floor unit. It's been working really well for a while now in my dining room area which is a fairly large room with a pretty open space leading to the living room. This is turning out to be a great addition to use in a smaller bedroom while still getting the same good performance.
Setup is a breeze like is usually the case with air purifiers. There are a bunch of labels everywhere telling you to make sure you open up the unit to take the filter out of the bag before you begin operating it. This takes about a minute and you're ready to go. Plug it in and it started up in automatic mode for me.
This smaller unit seems to take care of the same number of particles as the larger one we have does. You have multiple information displays that you can toggle between that tells you how many of each particle size are currently detected, how long it'll take to finish cleaning, or the current % of "air quality" you have. One feature this unit has that my larger one doesn't (which I really wish it did because my toddler really likes to press buttons) is a lock button. You can press and hold the lock button to lock the rest of the buttons from being triggered. This would do wonders to prevent my daughter from accidentally turning the fan up to max because she likes the way it makes beep sounds when she touches it.
Just like my larger unit, this does a good job cleaning the air. It's rated for 500 sq ft and the room I'm currently using it in is probably close to that size and it doesn't have any problem keeping it clean.
If you're in the market for a nice, small air purifier, this one might be a good fit for you if it falls in your budget. I've had good success with Shark brand air purifiers and am happy this one lives up to my expectations.
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.
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.
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.