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Introducing Logitech MX Anywhere 3S for Mac – a compact mouse optimized for macOS & iPadOS, with matching Apple finishes and a design that blends into your Apple setup. It’s upgraded for ultimate performance with quiet clicks and 8K DPI any-surface tracking. Logi Options+ enables flow to work simultaneously on multiple Apple computers.
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4
Comfortable, portable and versatile.
on June 23, 2024
Posted by: swemoney
I'm usually not a really big fan of tiny mice but I was surprised by how not tiny this felt in my hands as well as the weight while being such a small mouse. I actually like this one quite a bit. I don't think it'll replace my main gaming mouse as my daily driver but for something that I can move around and use on various machines, I think it's going to work great.
Setup was a breeze. There's a power switch on the bottom of the mouse as well as a button for changing which device you want to connect to. Like the rest of the MX Anywhere lineup, you can connect to 3 different bluetooth devices. The first device I tried out was my desktop PC. The mouse started out in pairing mode so all I needed to do was go to my bluetooth settings and select the mouse and it was ready to go. Windows suggested installing the Logi Options+ application automatically and it did that fairly quickly. The app is just used to give you access to some more options and finer control over the mouse. Setup was just as simple on my iPad and my Mac Mini.
Using this mouse feels a lot more premium than the form factor usually suggests. Smaller mice, to me, have usually been cheaper options to throw in a bag with your laptop and generally sacrifice comfort and a more premium feel for something that's uncomfortably small and light. While this is a small mouse, it doesn't feel TOO small in my hand. The buttons and scroll wheel also feel really nice. The scroll wheel has a really nice feature I got used to on my main gaming mouse that uses notched scrolling when scrolling slowly but switches to a smooth scrolling when sped up. This mouse takes it a step further by letting you adjust how tactile the notched scrolling is in the Logi Options+ app. Really, the only thing missing that I usually like in a mouse is the ability to swivel the scroll wheel side to side as alternate back/forward buttons (or some people like to use it for horizontal scrolling).
Tracking feels good and reliable. I didn't find an option to change the DPI right away without the Logi Options+ app, sadly, but the option does exist inside the app. The bluetooth connection also feels steady.
Honestly I don't have a ton more to say about this one. It works well and I'm pleasantly surprised by how much more premium it feels than any other small/portable mouse I've used in the past. Everything feels good and it works easily with up to 3 devices which means I can just move it to another device with the push of a button. It might not be the cheapest mouse in this form factor out there but it also doesn't feel like it either. I recommend it.
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Meet the Ninja DoubleStack XL 2-Basket Air Fryer, the only stacked 2-basket air fryer that can cook up to 4 foods at once. Designed for efficiency, versatility, and easier family-sized meals, Ninja’s stacked 10-QT design maximizes counter space while giving you the power and capacity of 2 air fryers in the footprint of 1. Only Ninja has DoubleStack Air Frying technology that delivers the optimal air flow and even heat required to cook 4 foods at once for crispy, golden perfection every time. Simply load your veggies onto the crisper plate, insert the stacked meal rack into the basket, and place your proteins on top to cook 2 different foods in one basket. Two 5-QT baskets allow you to simultaneously prepare different dishes, making multi-tasking in the kitchen a breeze. Cook more food in a smaller footprint—easily fits two 5-lb chickens or 5 lbs of wings in each drawer. Perfect for smaller kitchens, enjoy delicious homemade meals while keeping your counter tops clear of clutter. * vs NINJA AF080 (power) and CHEFMAN 5QT Air Fryer
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4
Good for set and forget cooking
on June 23, 2024
Posted by: swemoney
My desire for a multi-zone air fryer grew substantially once I had more than one child. The ability to cook more than one thing at a time whether it be because they feel like different food or I'm cooking some dino nuggets and tater tots, this makes things a lot more convenient.. once I reorient myself to cook times, that is.
Setup was as simple as plugging it in. There's a nice quickstart guide included that gives you the run down on a lot of types of foods and the timing suggestions for them. They give you a timing suggestion if you're only using a single zone and another one if you're using both because you basically have to double the cook time.
Using the controls is fairly intuitive.. to me. I didn't have any issues. But I can see how some people might be a bit confused. You have to select a zone, then turn the wheel to select the type is cooking you're doing, then when you want to adjust the temperature and time, you need to press the temp and time buttons to adjust those. Then you can set up another zone if you're cooking multiple things. Once you're done with all that, you can select a "smart" cook option if you want to set up another zone so it'll keep the zone with less time on hold until the timer on the other zone gets to the same point.
Another nice thing is the included wire trays that separate each zone into two. So you can feasibly cook 4 different things at once if you plan it right. The top is supposed to come out crispier than the bottom and they include more suggestions about what kind of things you can cook in the same zone together.
Cleanup is pretty nice and easy. Most of the air fryers I've use in the past have been things with flip up lids or mini oven styles. I feel like the pull out tray style is more common but I've never used them before. It's very nice to be able to just pull out the dirty compartment to clean it and put it back.
A couple downsides.. Like a lot of other Ninja gadgets, the beeping noises when starting up are obnoxiously loud. It's not the first or only Ninja cooker like this and I don't understand why it needs to be so loud when you just turn it on or it starts to heat up. It's not a deal breaker but it's striking every time I use them. The hot air that gets spewed out of the sides while the unit is cooking really does warm up the area around it so you need to be careful what you have nearby and that there's enough space around it to vent. With cooking times up in the 40+ minute range, it's not in insignificant amount of time to be heating up your house.
Overall, once you get used to some new cook times, the convenience of being able to cook a bunch of different foods at the same time is really nice. It might take longer to cook so you need to plan ahead a little bit more, but since most of the food is easy to set and forget while it's cooking, that's not really a big deal. If you're in the market for an air fryer or find your current air fryer limiting by how much you can cook at the same time, this might be one for you to look at.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Say goodbye to wiring limitations and frequent battery recharges. Our solar panel kit offers flexibility: install it separately with a 13 ft extra-long cable or alongside the camera, empowering you to discover optimal spots for seamless monitoring. Embrace wire-free convenience thanks to the ultra-large battery capacity of 10,000mAH. Delight in crystal-clear 2K QHD resolution for unmatched clarity.
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4
Easy to use outdoor cams
on June 19, 2024
Posted by: swemoney
These are some pretty nice outdoor cameras. The biggest draw, obviously, being the solar panel that can feed in some extra juice when placed in decently sunny spots. You don't NEED the solar panels, these will "just work" on the pretty hefty battery (the cameras themselves are quite heavy and I assume most of that is battery). Visual quality is quite nice. Setup was pretty easy. App is actually not bad. Overall, good cameras.
Installation is probably going to be the most time consuming part depending on where you want to install these. If you're putting them all outdoors, you'll need to consider both the camera placement and the solar panel placement (installing indoors is pretty straightforward). While it looks like you need to mount the solar panel and the camera in the same spot, that's actually not the case. There are even little covers included that fill in the camera mounting hole on the solar power mount so you can mount the solar panel separately. They also give you a decent amount of cable to work with. My biggest complaint is that the solar panels have a USB-C plug but the cameras have a Micro USB input. They include an adapter and everything looks pretty nicely waterproof, but it makes it feel like the solar panels were tacked on to an existing model and they couldn't be bothered to update the charging port. Not a deal breaker, just makes the installation feel needlessly complicated and clunky. Anyways, just figure out where you want your camera, decide whether that spot will get enough sunlight (they claim 30 minutes of sun a day is enough to keep your camera running but I'm sure more would be better), and then either install the solar panel and camera together in that spot or mount the camera and run a cable to your solar panel in a better spot.
Setting everything up on the app was pretty easy. The camera broadcasts a wifi signal and you need to connect to it in order to set it up. It's a little clunky because the app directs you outside of the app to connect to the wifi network manually (I've seen better setup processes that find and connect to their device's wifi network automatically before), but after you do, it's a pretty straightforward setup process. A few minutes per camera should have you all set.
Using the app isn't so bad which can definitely be hit or miss on a lot of smart devices. Unfortunately there's no HomeKit support, so if you want something that natively supports HomeKit on Apple devices, you'll need to look elsewhere. There appears to be a Homebridge plugin if you want to get your hands dirty but I didn't try it out. There is also RTSP support so you should be able to view these camreas from many third party apps. I'm fine just using the app. There are some neat features that seem like no brainers but I haven't found in any of the many cameras I've tested before. Like a privacy screen where you can select a part of the picture and it will black out that section of the image. Seems like something almost every camera on the market should support. The floodlight is fairly bright for getting a good image at night outside without using IR. The infrared light is pretty good too and extends a decent amount.
Recording can be done a couple ways. You can subscribe to their online recording subscription service to always have access to your recordings in the cloud. Or you can pick up a few, cheap MicroSD cards and have all of your camera recordings right on your device. The fact that there's no base station for these cameras mean that the microSD card is inside the actual camera so if someone wanted to remove the recordings, it would be pretty trivial. I don't know how much this is an actual problem (especially if they're mounted high enough).
Battery usage seems pretty on par with their statements and definitely depends on how sensitive you have things set as well as how often you're using the live stream. They claim 300 days of battery life (I obviously haven't been able to test that claim) without the solar panels but they also say if you change some settings the battery life gets cut in half to about 150 days. Both great numbers. It doesn't really matter, though, because if you have the solar panels connected and in view of the sun for an hour or so per day, you'll always have a topped up battery. If the cameras can't get sun for a day or two, the battery does dip a little bit but it doesn't take much sun to fill them back up. I don't like needing to remove cameras to charge them, no matter how infrequently, so the solar cells are a definite game changing feature of these.
Bottom line, these are good cameras, with huge batteries and work wonderfully outside but you can use them inside too (you'll just have to charge them a few times a year depending on how often you're recording or viewing). A base station would be nice just to have recordings in a separate locations from the physical cameras without needing their subscription service. Otherwise, picture quality is good. Accessing via the app is good. The solar panels charge the cameras nicely. I wouldn't recommend the solar panel variety unless you're planning on mounting these outside, so if that's you and this is in your budget, go for it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Dive into gaming with the Lenovo LOQ Tower 17IRR9! Powered by Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, this gaming tower ensures an immersive experience. Its sleek full tower chassis, boasting ample ventilation, keeps things cool and quiet while exuding modern style. Maximize your gaming potential by pairing it with Lenovo Gaming accessories for the ultimate setup.
Customer Rating
4
Not a bad entry level gaming machine
on June 5, 2024
Posted by: swemoney
If you're looking forward to pushing every game you play to maximum settings at 4k resolutions (or even 1440p), this is not the machine for you. With a middle of the road CPU and a fairly low end GPU, it's going to get you by as an entry level machine. That doesn't make it a bad computer if that's what you're looking for. Compare prices and you might find this machine comes out on top for you.
Setup is the usual Windows 11 setup. Not much to write home about. When plugging in the computer, this one didn't have any stickers or labels on the integrated VGA/HDMI port so you don't accidentally plug your monitor into one of those ports. Instead, there's port covers which I found pretty nice. I'm not sure if it's enough to detract a newbie from plugging into the wrong port, but I like the covers.
After the initial setup, I found a little more bloatware than some other systems I've used. Things like McAfee are loaded onto the system and on my particular system couldn't even be removed straight from the Add/Remove Programs screen (complaining about missing files when tried). I had to actually find an uninstaller program from McAfee in order to uninstall it. There's some Lenovo software included as well which I've fine with since you can usually find updates, tweak some things and get support through them.
Let's get to gaming performance. This machine is billed as a "gaming desktop" so that's going to be the most important metric in determining if it's the right fit for you. I tested a two of my staple games I like to benchmark computers on, Doom Eternal and Cyberpunk 2077. And then I threw in a quick Fortnite test since this is an entry level system. The TLDR is basically, if you're looking for some decent 1080p gaming, you're probably going to have a pretty good time. If you're looking at 1440p+, it will greatly depend on what kind of game you're playing.
Doom Eternal's graphic settings have a VRAM check before allowing you to apply them. While other games you can just crank up the graphics settings to their max and suffer through the 12 frames per second (which can be good for benchmarking), I wasn't actually able to max out Doom Eternal's settings because of the VRAM checks. 6GB is about as entry level as you can get these days for video memory. I had to settle for a High setting in Texture Resolution. In a 1080p test, I was able to see a pretty stable 60fps. When moving up to 1440p, I enabled DLSS performance mode and was able to squeeze 45-50fps out. When moving to an ultra-wide resolution, I dropped down to 25fps. 1080p60 is going to be your target with this machine and it's quite achieveable in Doom Eternal.
Cyberpunk 2077 was another story. I did a lot of different settings at both 3440x1440 (21:9 ultrawide) and 1080p through the built in benchmark to try and find the sweet spot. At the ultrawide resolution with DLSS set to auto, "Ray Tracing Ultra" gave me 15fps with noticable stuttering. Moving to "Ray Tracing Low" settings jumped up to 25fps. It was mostly smooth and may even be playable but not recommended. Losing the ray tracing and the built in "High" setting (but setting the scaling back to DLSS auto), I was able to see a pretty smooth 40fps. Just for fun, I tried the same thing with Ultra settings (without ray tracing) and got 28fps. The story get a bit better when switching to 1080p, though. At "Ray Tracing Ultra", I saw 22fps. "Ray Tracing Low" sees 43fps (playable). High without ray tracing jumps up to 64fps and Ultra without ray tracing got a respectable 49fps. If you can live without ray tracing (and you should be OK with that if you're aiming for this machine) then the High setting still looks amazing and plays at 1080p and over 60fps so that's pretty impressive for an entry level machine.
The last test was a quick one. I didn't do a bunch of benchmarks, I just wanted to see how Fortnite performed. I just kept the game at 21:9 3440x1440 ultrawide using DLSS auto. Initial loading was pretty stuttery. The lobby and start of the bus was not super great but after the game caught up, I saw a pretty steady 60fps without an issue. I'll also say, this one test game of Fortnite was my first time playing since the game first came out and I ended up winning the match. I can't say it was the computer that got me there but I won't say it wasn't.
The included keyboard and mouse are alright. They're entry level as well. I'd replace them when you can. Chicklet keyboards aren't the greatest for gaming and a pack-in mouse is never going to be better than even a lower level gaming mouse. They're serviceable though.
I do like the look of the computer in general. The nice light down the middle looks pretty neat. The case is much smaller than expected as well.
I like this computer for someone looking for a starter gaming machine. 1080p gaming still looks very good and without spending closer to double the price of this machine, you're probably not going to enter the mid to high level range. Since this machine has an RTX 3050 (even though it's a little held back by the 6GB of VRAM), DLSS is going to do a lot of heavy lifting and get you decent frame rates without sacrificing a ton of visual quality. You might not be able to crank every game you buy to it's maximum settings, but I'm confident you'll be able to run most games and have them look pretty decent in 1080p.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Push performance to the next level with the blazing speed and massive bandwidth of Crucial DDR5 Pro Memory: Overclocking Edition. With support for next-gen multi-core CPUs and the “sweet spot” speed of 6,000MT/s, our overclocking memory harnesses the power of low latency so you can beat the clock and focus on outplaying your opponent instead of worrying about performance bottlenecks. With Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO support on every module, you can also eliminate compatibility issues and have the flexibility to build your rig your way. Available in a 16GB density with a unique, origami-inspired aluminum heat spreader for a winning aesthetic. Unlock a new world of gaming performance with Crucial DDR5 Pro Memory: Overclocking Edition.
Customer Rating
5
Fast and easy.
on June 5, 2024
Posted by: swemoney
You might have your new set of RAM if you're looking for some fast, no nonsense memory to upgrade your rig. 6000MT/s is really quick and you don't have to do anything but enable XMP (or the equivalent in AMD systems) to get those speeds.
Memory upgrades are one of the easiest upgrades you can do to your system. I wouldn't pair these with other RAM modules that aren't using the same speed and timings so most likely you just pop out the old modules and snap in the new ones. I like the nice black shroud on these. Definitely beats the old PCB green sticks I replaced and I like the subtle elegance of the black over some bright RGB, personally.
After installation, booting up and heading straight into the BIOS to make sure the system was seeing the right thing. Enabling the XMP profile and my BIOS immediately detected and enabled the correct timings and speeds for these modules. Nothing more required.
I can't tell you you're going to feel a difference between 5600 and 6000 MT/s memory, but if you're looking for every little bit of advantage, this might be the way to go. After running these for a while, they're performing as expected and I'd recommend this to anyone looking for some faster memory.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Introducing the MANSCAPED 4.0 Pro Refined Kit. This thoughtfully curated nether bundle combines The Lawn Mower 4.0 Pro, Crop Reviver, Crop Preserver, and Crop Soother—all designed to elevate your trimming routine with comfort and precision. The Lawn Mower 4.0 Pro offers efficient body hair trimming with the added benefit of wireless charging and our replaceable Ceramic Blade 2.0. The kit also packs our Crop Reviver to provide a revitalizing spritz, keeping you refreshed down there all day. Use Crop Preserver to keep your boys dry and comfortable, and then Crop Soother to soothe and moisturize your skin after your groin upkeep session. With this kit, you'll be able to treat your sensitive areas to care that's easy and odor-free. Gentlemen, it’s time you enhance that self-care routine. Upgrade to The Lawn Mower 4.0 Pro Refined Kit.
Customer Rating
5
No nicks!
on June 5, 2024
Posted by: swemoney
I've used a plethora of razors (electric and not) to "manscape" in the past and almost always end up nicking something a few times. Not a huge thing, but I end up with a couple of red nicks in the skin. Even just the upper area, going all the way down to the forbidden land is scare stuff and I usually just try my best to hover the shaver so I can just clean things up. This lawn mower 4.0 pro did the job right without any nicks! Everywhere!
There's no setup, just plug it in to charge it (USB-C with included adapter) and use it like a shaver. There's a couple guards if you're looking for a certain length and the instruction pamphlet tells you to lay the shaver flat on the metal side (ceramic side up) if you want to get a close shave. All of this works great and best of all, no nicks!
I cleaned up the upstairs a bit with the lower guard and then lost the guards for the rest as I cleaned up the sides. I went south-south really apprehensively at first because I didn't believe that I wouldn't have to worry about anything. It didn't take too long before I was just going to town down there without a care in the world. It really does not snag your skin and I left the whole shaving process (it had been a while) without a single nick anywhere to be found.
One of the things I noticed when reading through the little introduction panel was that this razor was IPX7 waterproof rated. Which means up to 30 minutes being submerged in up to 1 meter of water. That seemed like a crazy claim because I was staring at a very open hole in the razor where you insert the USB-C charger. But I did my whole shaving process in the shower and had absolutely zero issues.
Another small but really nice thing is the light. It doesn't seem that huge but it really was nice. Lighting in a shower is generally not the greatest. You can see but not well. Having a nice light that lit up where I was shaving was really beneficial and probably overlooked by some.
The extra products are new to me but I gave them a go. Mostly all just after-care to rub in and keep things feeling and smelling fresh. I didn't notice any razor burn or anything so I think the combination of the razor and the products probably helped keep everything good.
I can't say many more nice things about this product. It's just a shaver for a specific part of your body but it works and it works better than anything else I've tried down there. I will probably be looking into other Manscaped products in the future for my grooming needs. If you have the budget and are looking for something similar, definitely give this a look.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Sit back, relax and enjoy family movie night with the Vankyo L570B projector. The Vankyo Leisure 570B wireless smart WebOS mini projector delivers a full HD 1080P picture up to 200". Featuring 200 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 guaranteeing flawless display quality. Featuring DolbyAudio surround sound and dual 5W speakers for a truly amazing viewing experience. And, with Smart WebOS included, you can tune into all your favorite streaming channels, including Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime and more. 100" screen included.
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4
Quiet, Small, Fairly feature rich
on May 26, 2024
Posted by: swemoney
I've tried out a few projectors over the last year or so and I think this one is going to stay in my dining room for my kids. It isn't perfect but it gets close enough for my needs.
Setup is about as easy as you'd expect for a projector. Plug it in and turn it on. The first hurdle I ran into was, since I was using this on a wall and not the included screen, I think the auto-focus had a little bit of trouble initially so I had to figure out how to focus the thing without being able to see anything on the screen. The instruction manual would have pointed me towards the manual focus button on the remote but I actually found it on my own (even if I wasn't sure what the button did at first) and after a little more tinkering found out how to adjust the focus manually. If you run into the same thing, just press the square button on the top of the remote and then up and down to adjust the focus until you can see. After that was sorted, I connected to my wifi and was pretty much all set.
The settings are pretty basic and I wish there was a couple options to initiate auto-focus and auto-keystone manually. If there's a way to do it, I haven't found it in the book and I haven't found it by exploring. The only thing you can do is tell it to automatically focus and/or keystone on boot. You shouldn't need to do much adjusting once you get it set up so I just turned on the autofocus on boot just for good measure and adjusted the keystone manually.
One of the biggest draws for this projector over the one I was previously using is the included apps. The FireStick I've been using has been a little slow so I would have been really happy to ditch the FireStick all together and just use the apps on the projector. It has NetFlix, Amazon Prime and YouTube pre-installed and ready to go (They even have buttons on the remote for easy access). There's an app store as well, but I didn't find much there. TikTok is available if you're into that kind of thing on a big screen. Not much else from the big streamers like Hulu and Disney+. If the app store had Disney+, my life would be complete since this projector is mostly used at our dining room table while the kids are eating lunch or doing projects and 90% of what they watch is on Disney+. I suppose they can add a Disney+ app in the future maybe but I'm not holding my breath. You may be able to watch Disney+ on the built in web browser (they let you "install" a bookmark in a fairly hidden part of the OS) but when the arrows started moving a cursor around the screen I didn't feel like it was worth it. So I still need the FireStick for Disney+.
The picture quality is pretty good. It's fairly bright even when it's not a pitch black room. Colors all look good. Autofocus seems to do a pretty good job but the manual adjustment is also nice to have. It's also nice to be able to keystone as well as select from many different mounting options so it knows how to display the picture (like if you mount it upside down from the ceiling)
Sound is also pretty good coming straight out of the projector. I'm a fan of the speakers being on the side instead of the back of the device. But since it also has bluetooth (off by default but easy enough to turn on and pair in the settings), it easily connects with a much nice bluetooth speaker so you can redirect the audio towards the projected image instead of it coming from behind you.
Another nice to have is some CEC control so you can turn on the projector with a game console or other device that supports that. I noticed that I was able to turn on the projector with it's remote control and then continue using the projector's remote to control the FireStick as well which was really nice to see.
I'm finding it hard to find a lot of negatives for this projector. I'd love to see more apps included on the device so I wouldn't need to use the FireStick at all (Disney+ and Hulu would be great additions to their app store). I could probably do with a tiny bit more brightness? Otherwise, it's a nice projector. It's pretty small. It has a good picture. It's fairly quiet when running (you can hear the fan but it's not as noticeable as other projectors I've used). If you're in the market and this one fits your budget, you might want to give it a look.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The ROG Zephyrus G14 has been redesigned with an all-new premium aluminum chassis for increased durability and elegance. At 0.63 inches thin and weighing in at just 3.31lbs, this gaming powerhouse combines portability with cutting-edge technology. Featuring Windows 11 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, the Zephyrus G14 achieves unparalleled gaming performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor further enhances productivity with 16 TOPS in AI Performance. The Zephyrus G14 features an OLED ROG Nebula Display. Enjoy rapid 0.2ms response times, vivid 3K resolution, and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Elevate your audio experience with new upgraded woofers, offering a 252% volume increase, 100Hz bass frequency, and Dolby Atmos support. For intense gaming sessions, the ROG Intelligent Cooling integrates liquid metal and aerodynamic 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans to sustain peak performance.
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4
Amazing small form factor laptop
on April 21, 2024
Posted by: swemoney
I feel like this laptop makes all the right concessions to be an amazing laptop for it's size that can do pretty much anything you need to. Games? A respectable 4070 GPU can play a most things with settings maxed (or close to it). Productivity work? You shouldn't see any issues with nearly any kind of work task.
Setup is as quick and simple as most any Windows PC these days. ASUS machines don't have a ton of bloat which is nice. There's the MyASUS app which keeps things up to date and then Armory Crate for performance tweaks and Aura Creator for custom lighting (although, with the latest updates, lighting can be controlled directly by Windows Dynamic Lighting). Getting all of Windows and the extra apps up to date took a little time but nothing crazy. Once it's done, it's done.
Screen: This is one of the best screens I've seen on a laptop. The "3K" display (The full resolution is actually 2880x1800) is crisp at 14". Kind of like "Retina" displays on a Mac. The scale is even defaulted to 200% which makes everything look like it's a normal size but ultra crisp. Colors look great. HDR is supported. FreeSync is also supported for adaptive refresh rate. It's a really nice screen. If you don't like the 200% scaling, you could bump it down to 150% to get a lot more screen real estate while still being able to see things (albeit, much smaller). The only way you don't like this screen is if you just prefer larger laptops.
CPU: The AMD 8945 is quite a powerhouse in such a small laptop. It's coupled with a 780M integrated GPU which should give you decent enough performance when you don't require the discrete 4070 GPU while saving you some power. There aren't many tasks you'll find that you're going to be limited by this CPU. And again, in such a small laptop, it's really amazing.
GPU: The RTX 4070 in this machine is a beast. You might not be running everything at max settings (depending on the resolution you're trying to run) but you should be able to run almost everything nearly maxed and not notice much of a difference. I ran Doom Eternal maxed out and the one limit I did run into was the 8GB of video memory which prevented me from running fullscreen at the full 2880x1800. I had to drop it down to 2560x1600 and got 90-100 fps. I maxed out Helldivers 2 (full 2880x1800 resolution) using "quality" resolution scaling instead of "ultra quality" and saw a good 70 fps. Cyberpunk 2077 could be maxed out with various arrangements and various results. At everything decked out, with DLSS at ultra quality mode, I got a surprisingly smooth 20fps. This was a crazy test and I wouldn't try and play the game this way but I wanted to see how it would perform. It was 20fps, but it really didn't look like 20fps. It looked smooth enough to play. Smoothest 20fps I've ever seen. When I moved DLSS down to "auto", I got a much more respectable 60fps. Again, a very smooth 60fps. No noticeable hitching or stutters. And still, everything else maxed out. It looked gorgeous in all my tests and you can squeeze more frames out based on what settings are important to you. In all my tests, the real limiting factor is going to be the 2880x1800 resolution display. If you're OK with dropping the resolution a couple notches for more frames, you can. If you'd rather see the super sharp image at the expense of a few frames, you can also do that. The GPU isn't best in class or anything but it's a beast (again) in such a small laptop.
Storage: This is probably one of the areas I feel like they skimped on. It's such a high end laptop in most every category but it only comes with a 1TB drive. I'm not certain about how easy it would be to upgrade it but it feels like a laptop of this caliber should have come with 2TB. Games these days are fairly huge and 1TB feels like something you see in a mid-tier gaming machine. It's a nice and fast drive. It's just smaller than I would have liked to see in a machine with these specs.
Memory: I'm at a point where I'm starting to actually recommend 32GB of RAM a lot more. 5 years ago, I would have said it was unnecessary completely. Now a days, I feel like 16GB is the minimum and 32 is nice to have. This system's versatility comes from it's 32GB of RAM so I'm happy with it here.
Lighting: You can't really have a gaming machine without some fancy lights. Like most laptops, this comes mainly from your keyboard's backlight. It's fully RGB and can be controlled via Windows Dynamic Lighting (which is a really simple and native method of controlling lighting) or the Armory Crate app. I wasn't able to get the Aura Creator app to work after updating everything (probably because it was being controlled by Windows Dynamic Lighting, so if I switched that off, I might be able to regain control of it). The unique aspect of this laptop is the light strip on the top. One questionable choice they made was using the "glitch" theme by default and keeping the sleep mode light strip on. The default lighting on the strip is really janky and doesn't look like a sleep setting at all so while your computer sleeps, you have the flashy, jerky lighting animation along the top strip on your computer. It was very weird the first time I saw/noticed it. You can change the light strip by switching themes, and each theme has about 5 lighting settings. There are also options to turn off the light strip when your computer is asleep. So this strange default choice is completely changable to something more to your liking. Or maybe you like the default glitchy light strip. It's up to you. It's a neat little addition to the lighting, though you probably won't really see it ever if you turn off the sleep strip.
User Input: The keyboard and trackpad both work pretty well. I'm accustomed to the feel of linear mechanical keyboards but it doesn't feel terrible to use this one. It's one of the higher quality keyboards I've used, especially on a small laptop like this. The trackpad works well and reminds me that Windows computers have made huge strides with their trackpads since not too long ago. Bluetooth will help you connect a new mouse pretty quickly as well.
Audio: I feel like laptop speakers are normally ignored. I'm usually going to game with a headset so I mostly forget about how a laptop sounds. These speakers actually sound really, really nice, though. They seem to have a decent range and loudness. I'm really impressed. Once again, for a laptop this size, wow. I'll still probably use a headset for the most part. But I had to mention that the speakers actually sound really good.
Build: The construction on the laptop feels really good as well. It's definitely not the thinnest or lightest laptop I've ever used but considering how beefy the system is, I wouldn't expect it to. It is a really nice size and weight for what it does, though.
Battery: You'll get a respectable amount of time out of this. Don't expect to game for multiple hours or anything. Anyone with a gaming laptop, should expect to keep it plugged in while gaming. But for other work that you can do without the 4070 enabled, you'll get a decent amount of time out of the battery. I usually have my laptops plugged in so I'm completely fine with the battery life but if the most important thing out of a laptop is battery life to you, you might want to look elsewhere (and probably not look at something this powerful).
The common theme in this review seems to be "for a laptop this size". I'll say that I'm impressed with the specs and performance of this machine as any sized laptop but the fact that they crammed this much into such a small laptop is very impressive. If you're looking for a high end laptop that works well for gaming and productivity and doesn't weigh a top, you're looking at the right system.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Prepare to revolutionize your golfing experience with the Voice Caddie SC4 Portable Golf Simulator and Golf Launch Monitor. Step onto the green and unlock a world of golfing possibilities! Seamlessly connect your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth, and watch as the SC4 golf launcher monitor becomes the gateway to an exhilarating golfing adventure. Immerse yourself in simulator app integration, transporting you to stunning virtual courses that rival the real thing. But the SC4 goes beyond simulation—it offers a free simulator driving range demo, enabling you to perfect your swings and uncover your true potential. Precision is key, and the SC4 delivers. With its comprehensive metrics, including radar swing speed, ball speed, carry and total distance, smash factor, launch angle, apex, and spin, you'll have an in-depth understanding of your performance. Whether you're an aspiring or a seasoned professional, the SC4 is your golf swing speed monitor. Get ready to take your golfing journey to new heights with the extraordinary Voice Caddie SC4 Portable Golf Simulator and Golf Launch Monitor.
Customer Rating
5
Improve your game from anywhere
on April 17, 2024
Posted by: swemoney
I'm a big fan of data and this little device gives you a ton of it. Accuracy seemed good enough but requires some tweaks to it's position to make sure you're getting the best results.
Setup was easy enough. You need the VoiceCaddie app which does most of the tracking for you. Hitting the BlueTooth button in the app will connect to the unit and you're all set. There's also an E6 Connect app which is their virtual golf course. Connecting to this the first time was a little weird because the VoiceCaddie app was still connected in the background so E6 wasn't actually picking up my shots at all. Quitting the VoiceCaddie app helped connect with E6 and it worked well enough. I think I would use an iPad for this next time. Most of the buttons seem like they were designed for a larger screen. I'm also interested in trying this out with a projector at some point to make a full on virtual golf course at home. You'll probably use the VoiceCaddie app for the most part, though, which I found to be pretty well designed and easy to use on my phone at the driving range.
Position and orientation of the unit does matter quite a bit. You'll notice a lot of variance if it's not on a level ground and even with your shot. If you're going to a driving range, you'll probably need to bring an extra mat or some surface you can prop the SC4 on behind the driving range mat so you have everything on the same plane. Once you get it dialed in, it does become easier to set up and you don't really have to touch it again.
Using the SC4 is pretty dead simple after you have it set up correctly. Just glance back to see how well your last shot was. The included remote lets you change clubs and modes fairly easy but I found the range or angle on it was really small. It could have been the sun, but I had to get pretty close and have a really straight direct line of sight for the remote to work. The magnet holding the remote in place is really strong so you shouldn't have to worry about it falling out in travel. You just slide the remote out sideways to remove it so even with the strong magnet, you don't have any difficulty removing it yourself.
The app does a good job of showing you how consistent your shots are by showing their locations on a virtual driving range. If you biff a shot, the accuracy of the device goes down quite a bit but you can always delete those shots so they don't mess up your data.
Overall, I would recommend this for anyone serious about improving and practicing their swing. It fits well in your golf bag for easy transport to the driving range. You can also just use it with a net in your backyard if you can't get to the range. This makes it easy to just take a little bit of time to take some practice swings any time you want. If you're just getting started, you can probably hold off on this until you get some of the basics down, but once you get to the point where you want to track your swings and see where you can improve, this could be helpful for you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Annihilate your competition with this ASUS ROG gaming desktop. The Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB of RAM deliver rapid performance during fast-paced action, while the 2TB SSD provide plenty of storage for large files and downloads. This Bluetooth-enabled ASUS ROG gaming computer features an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER graphics card for tear-free rendering of 4K games.
Customer Rating
4
Really nice gaming system
on April 8, 2024
Posted by: swemoney
My old gaming PC has been trucking along for some time now but it was time for a good upgrade. This is one upgrade I'm really happy about. I started with a i7 4770k and a GTX 1080. The CPU got upgraded to an AMD 3800X a few years back but the 1080 has been going strong for over 6 years now. It's been showing it's age and the 4070 Super was just what I needed to actually see and feel the difference.
This configuration has an Intel Core i7 14700kf, 32GB of DDR5 5600 memory, 2 TB of NVME storage, an RTX 4070 Super, and all the colorful lights you can ask for (my old system had a nice fancy glass side panel but zero lights inside).
I'll be saying a lot of nice things about this system, so for a change of pace, I want to lead with the things I think are a little strange. They're small and don't detract from the system or the performance but they were things I noticed pretty quick as someone who's worked on computers and knows about what's available.
One of the first things I noticed when I looked inside was the plain old school looking green PCB board memory sticks. Don't get me wrong, this is nice memory. It's fast. It's DDR5. There's 32GB of it. But for a system with a lot of light inside and a clear side panel, I was surprised to not see some kind of heat exchange cover over the memory. This is purely an aesthetic complaint and it's barely a complaint at all. I just found it weird because I haven't seen a gaming PC with a side window and lights built with such plain (ugly) memory in a really long time.
The other strange thing I noticed after booting the system up is the 2TB of storage is actually 2 1TB drives. Also not the biggest deal in the world but I found it strange because I'm pretty sure it almost all cases at this point in time you can get a single 2TB drive for cheaper than 2 1TB drives. The biggest drawback, in my opinion, is since this is a gaming machine and games take up a lot of space, having to decide which 1TB drive you want to install your next game just becomes a little annoying instead of just installing them all in the same place.
The best part about those two small negatives is that they're also the two things in any computer that are the easiest and cheapest to upgrade in the future so as time goes on, they may not be issues at all anymore.
Now on to setup. If you've worked with and put together computers before, this shouldn't be too difficult. Make sure you connect your monitor to the actual video card and not the ports on top. Plug in the keyboard and mouse. Plug in the wifi/bluetooth antenna. Plug in power. That should get you ready to turn it on. Booting up is quick and the initial Windows setup is fairly painless and standard. Even installing updates after the computer is done setting up was really quick compared to other systems I've worked with.
I'll talk about the included mouse and keyboard real quick because I have my own mouse and keyboard already so I'm not using the included ones daily. If you don't have another mouse and keyboard that you like, the ones included aren't bad. The keyboard is a pretty standard membrane keyboard. Nothing crazy special but it works and doesn't feel terrible to type on if you aren't already used to a mechanical keyboard. The mouse is a pretty standard laser mouse with a nice braided wire. Again, it works if you're not used to another mouse you like more.
ASUS does install a couple extra applications aside from device drivers. There's MyASUS which basically lets you check the health of your device, diagnose problems and get updates. Then there's Armory Crate which lets you tune your computer and tweak RGB settings. Then there's Aura Creator which lets your dive a bit deeper into customizing your RGB stuff. None of it feels too egregious or bloaty and it all has a purpose so I don't see much of a problem with any of it. The only bloat here appeared to be Windows stuff like Office 365 and OneNote.
Performance is top notch. I know this isn't top of the line, but it's pretty close. Windows felt snappy at all times. Opening applications feels quick. Running multiple applications at once doesn't feel like you're running into a brick wall. Everything just works well out of the box. Cooling seems to be done well and I haven't noticed any getting out of hand on that front. And to top that all off, the whole system is pretty quiet. There's an initial burst before the system POSTs but then the fans get pretty whisper quiet and you don't really notice any noise at all.
Let's talk about gaming performance! You're buying this computer to game on it so I tested out a couple games to see how well it performed. I was pleased with all of the results I got.
Doom Eternal is just a staple benchmark game for me. It's really well optimized and I think it does a good job of showing what your system can do when you unlock the framerate since it's not really CPU limited at all. Maxing out every setting I could find and running on an ultra-wide 3440x2560 with HDR, I saw about 220-240fps. Maybe hitting a low of 190 at the lowest. And boy did it look pretty.
CyberPunk 2077 is another staple benchmark game because it pushes the boundaries of what graphics can do. I tested various settings and ran the included benchmark. All tests were with the graphics settings all maxed out but with different DLSS and Ray Tracing settings. I was most impressed when I decides to just go crazy and max out ray tracing and then turn on path tracing and turn off DLSS entirely and still saw an average framerate of about 35. Playable for sure. I didn't notice any dips below 30 either. But my more practical tests with DLSS on and path tracing off, I got about 70-80 fps. That's still with everything maxed out just with DLSS helping a bit. I can't wait to dive back into this game with a computer that can actually play it the way it was meant to be played.
The last game I wanted to test is my current go-to game. Helldivers 2. There wasn't a whole lot to tweak on this one because I maxed out every graphics setting I could and turned off the resolution scaling completely (so it was set to native rendering) and saw a nice 90-120 fps. Usually hovering around 110. If you're trying to max out your 144hz or 165hz monitor, I feel like it would be possible with some resolution scaling turned on and some other graphic setting tweaks but I'm happy with what I got right now.
Reminder, all of these benchmarks were done on an ultra-wide monitor at 3440x2560 resolution. So greater than 1440p but not quite at 4k. With certain DLSS settings, frame generation and ray reconstruction, I'm certain this computer would be capable of some 4K gaming but I didn't personally test it at all myself.
Overall, I'm really happy with the system. It's a huge upgrade from what I was running before and I can't wait to jump into some games that I've been putting off because I didn't feel like I could "properly" run them. Only you can judge your budget and how affordable this system is but I think it's pretty fair for what you get and definitely recommend it.
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.
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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 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.
9 years ago
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swemoney