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Hear them first. With 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming and our proven hardware technology, you can detect where your opponents are and how far away. Even players hiding in shadows or behind walls and obstacles, can’t stay hidden for long.
Customer Rating
4
Overall decent headset for your PC or PS5
on August 18, 2022
Posted by: swemoney
Sony's "first" foray into a "PC Gaming Headset" is overall a win for me. I've used the old school PS4 Gold headsets even before they were redesigned and actually quite liked them. I don't remember if they definitely worked on PC as well but I feel like they did. In any case, the INZONE series is currently being called Sony's first PC gaming headset. I'll probably use it more with my PS5 and as a bluetooth headset for my phone, though.
Setup was a breeze no matter what. The documentation included with the headset is pretty much non-existent but you shouldn't need it. Plug in the wireless dongle into your PS5 or PC (there's a switch on the dongle to tell it which system it's plugged into) and that's about it. Out of the box, my Windows PC and PS5 immediately recognized the headset. Windows, sadly, auto-switches the audio as soon as you plug in the dongle so it's a little more of a pain if you want to just leave the dongle plugged in forever since you'll need to switch between your speakers and headset manually. PS5 is smart enough to know when you actually power on the headset and switch to it at that point instead. You also have a bluetooth mode so you can connect straight to any bluetooth device you have instead of the dongle.
The overall sound quality is quite nice. These aren't cheap headphones so I would hope that's the case and they don't disappoint after some time with them. Listening to music and playing games sounded really good. The spacial audio works pretty well too. I tested out some 3D sound tests and for the most part, these headphones do a decent job of simulating and differentiating the front, rear, side and center channels. I also tested some of Astros Playground on the PS5 because I know they use the Tempest Audio system that's new in PS5 and it really felt like there was just sound all around me. Microphone audio is passable. It sounds good enough. Nothing to write home about but it's a headset microphone so I wasn't expecting much more than I got.
There's no active noise canceling on the H7 like there is on the flagship H9 but honestly, when playing a game, I don't think you need it much. The passive noise canceling is already pretty top notch. As soon as I put them on I commented to my wife that there wasn't supposed to be noise canceling on this set but the room kind of drifts away when you put them on. Playing anything that has any volume to it drowns out anything else even without the active noise canceling. I can attest that my newborn child within a leg's distance from me was in-audible while crying a little bit which is pretty good since she's got a set of lungs on her.
There's an INZONE windows app that lets you tweak some settings (EQ and such) as well as personalize your spacial audio settings by using another app on your phone that takes a picture of your ears to customize the sound. I'm not 100% sure that I heard much of a difference but I thought it was a neat way of doing things. The process is a little cumbersome but not too bad. Mostly it was logging in to your Sony account on the Windows app and then logging in again on the phone app.
Comfort is pretty great. The headset isn't the lightest thing I've ever worn but it's just a really comfortable set. It's easy to forget you're wearing it. Not much else to be said. The cups are deep and don't hurt my ears at all. There isn't a lot of pressure pushing into your head. All around, just a really comfortable headset. Enough that it might be the first one I actually use to listen to music and podcasts on my phone in lieu of in-ear wireless headsets I would normally pick.
One of the only real downside I found had to do with the connection to my PS5. I was able to hear some "artifacting". Like a connection/interference type thing. I didn't notice it when I was connected to my PC but on my PC, I was connected to the front/top of the case which is just out of arms reach while the PS5 was connected to the back of the PS5 a good 6-8 feet away. That sort of range shouldn't be an issue, but we do have a newborn child as well as a toddler so we have more than one 2.4ghz device hogging up a lot of bandwidth already. Our 2.4ghz wifi also suffers from a lot of interference so I can't really blame the headset but it's something to consider if you also have a lot of 2.4ghz issues. The artifacts aren't really distracting and I didn't notice them when there was a lot of sound happening in game. It was mostly just little moments while the background PS5 music was playing.
The only other downside is a personal thing that limits how much I can use it with my PC. I stream on Twitch and have an audio setup that won't work with a USB headset. Most other headsets I've used allow for a passive, 3.5mm audio jack connection that I can use but the INZONE's do not have that. This is the main reason I'm OK with just using these for my PS5 and phone. If they had a headphone input, though, I'd probably just use these for everything.
All in all, this is a pretty good headset. It's not cheap but I do think it offers a good enough sound quality in a very comfortable package. Even without the 3.5mm audio jack so I could use it streaming, I'm still happy with them enough that using them with my PS5 and phone is enough for me. If you aren't on a tight budget, I can recommend looking into these.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Ready to take your ride to a new level?! Introducing the Hover-1 Jive. This exciting eScooter is the epitome of rideable technology. Featuring a powerful 300W brushless motor, a max range of 16 miles, and 14mph top speeds, the Jive gives you a smooth and soaring ride with all the bells and whistles you could ask for – including an LED light, LED Footpad, an LCD display, and a foldable frame for maximum portability. Equipped with 8.5” tires, and a strong frame capable of supporting 264lbs of weight at a 15-degree incline with ease. The Jive is a smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable ride.
Customer Rating
4
I'm way too old for this thing but I like it
on August 13, 2022
Posted by: swemoney
I always enjoyed scooters as a kid. Just the old school ones powered by your Flintstone feet. Always made me feel like I was surfing when I could just put my feet up and coast for a bit. So with this guy, I don't need to worry about all that manual labor anymore! It's all coasting all the time!
Setup/assembly was pretty easy. It's mostly just folded up. The rubber grommets that hold and seal the break/power lines were all popped out so I had to stick those back in. One of them had split on one side but after putting it back in place, you couldn't notice. I'm not sure if it'll be a problem in the future but I don't think it will be.
It came with a full charge right out of the box so I was able to try it out right away. Controls are pretty simple but you have to get used to them a little bit. There's only a power button so everything is done by pressing the power button in various ways. Double press the power button after the scooter is on to change through the driving modes. Press and hold to turn on and off the scooter. Press once to turn on and off the lights. The only control I'm not fully use to yet is the cruise control. You need to push the throttle to get the scooter to go. And you need to hold the throttle to get it to keep going. And if you hold the throttle for more than 7 seconds, the scooter beeps and cruise control is active. I'm still getting used to taking my finger off the throttle at that point so when I want to stop or slow down, I usually need to lay off the throttle and then tap it again to turn off cruise. It's not a big deal and I'm conscience of it now. It's just a muscle memory thing.
The scooter looks pretty nice too. The foot board looks almost dirty at first but it's just the frosted plastic for the lights to shine through. Everything looks pretty sleek. The display is nice and shows you your speed and the mode you're on and your battery level and it blends in with the rest of the handle bar assembly pretty nicely.
I'm pushing close to the max advertised weight so I wasn't expecting to hit top speed or distance but it did pretty well. I didn't notice that the tires needed some more air until I rode it the first time. Even with deflated tires I was still getting around 11mph. It helped to top them off with the included air pump. The battery felt like it drained a lot quicker but not so much that I ever really worried about it on my short cruises.
Overall, I haven't had a bike or scooter since I was a lot younger and this thing is pretty nice. I feel way too old for it but I'll get over that. Consider this one if you're looking for a nice scooter and this is in your budget.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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See, hear, and know Baby is okay with Owlet’s most advanced monitoring system yet. Dream Duo includes Owlet Cam 2 smart video monitor and the first-of-its-kind FDAcleared Dream Sock®*. Combined, these products allow you to view and track your baby’s pulse rate, oxygen, sleep patterns–all while streaming HD video right to your phone. Take comfort in knowing that our advanced technology offers clinically-proven, medical-grade accuracy, and will notify you in the Owlet Dream App as well as the included Base Station in any instance when your baby’s pulse rate or oxygen fall outside of preset ranges. With Owlet Cam 2, you’ll also receive in-app notifications when any sound, motion, or crying are detected, so you can determine if your assistance is needed. With this Dream Duo, you can experience the perfect balance of technology, safety, and peace of mind. *Dream Sock is intended for use with healthy infants between 1-18 months and 6-30 lbs.
Customer Rating
3
Hampered by annoying software and regulations
on August 4, 2022
Posted by: swemoney
I'm no stranger to Owlet. We got our first Owlet Sock when our first daughter was born. Being new parents, it was a great peace of mind knowing that if anything went wrong, we would know about it and hopefully those extra seconds or minutes would be the difference. That was just over 2 years ago now and we just had our second daughter. I wish things were still the way they were back then but it's getting harder and harder to sell an Owlet sock to anyone with kids now a days.
The sock tracks your child's heartrate and O2 levels (an average O2 over 10 minutes which is fine). That's all I signed up for it to do and it would be great if that's all it did like 2 years ago. Sadly, they rebranded and changed a lot of the functionality to become the Dream Sock. Dream Sock tracks the same things, but it focuses more on the quality of your child's sleep and does away completely with the alarms that you could set up if their heartrate or O2 got below or above acceptable ranges. This was always the peace of mind the old sock offered. You could fall asleep knowing if your baby stopped breathing or their heartrate was irregular, you'd know about it immediately.
I'm a numbers kind of guy. I like tracking stats. Our first child had hand/foot/mouth one time and we were able to get a good idea that she was sick by looking at her last couple nights heartrates since they were so much higher than her normal sleeping heartrate. So the Dream Sock still offers me something now that I've been a parent for 2 years and am less terrified of them having some serious issues while they sleep. But 2 years ago, I wouldn't have cared two licks about how well my baby was sleeping without all the alarms if anything was seriously wrong. I understand, there was a FTC issue that caused Owlet to stop selling socks in the US for a while and these changes are more than likely to get around the medical device regulations but I do really wish things were back to the way they were. It was a simpler time. That time has passed.
Setup of the sock is pretty straight forward. One of the many devices that ask you to connect to the device's own wifi network so you can set it up to connect to your wifi. Then you just plop the sock on the base/charger to pair it and you're off to the races. The sock has always been pretty easy to set up aside from when I turned on encrypted DNS on my router which Owlet did not like.
Setting up the camera is just as painful as the first camera. It took me literally an hour just to get the camera to read the QR code that the app spits out and then the pairing failed anyways. After trying for that long, I realized the camera might not love the ultra bright screen that the app forces when reading the QR code so I took a screenshot and showed that to the camera at a lower brightness. It was still finicky but it worked a lot better and the second try actually paired the camera. I wish they'd ditch the QR code thing. It feels like the camera and/or the AI behind it just isn't good enough since I had this same issue with the Owlet Cam 1. Was really hoping they had resolved that for the followup.
Usage is alright. Depending on your tolerance for annoyances and depending on how many kids you have with socks. We have the larger pack of socks for our 2 year old so we now have both kids in the app. Nice that we can do that but with multiple kids, things get annoying in the app and the app gets down right clunky. Any notice throws a big full screen alert at you and then proceeds to switch to that child's screen. So if you're viewing one of your kids, and Owlet decides it's time to let you know the other one is sleeping now, that full screen alert switching to that child for whatever reason. No idea why those alerts aren't smaller and less intrusive. They're usually things like "so and so is sleeping" or "so and so is stirring" .. simple things.
The app also becomes just plain un-usable sometimes. Like you scroll and the screen moves a tiny bit down and stops and you have to force-quit the app to get any bit of stability back. Since we added the second child, I find myself force-quitting the app multiple times per day because I can tell it's about to get really bogged down and I'd rather not wait for it to figure it's stuff out.
Speaking of multiple kids, if you have multiple kids with socks that share a room and you were interested using the camera for both of them in the room, you're SOL. The app forces you to assign a camera to a single child and you can only view that camera when you're viewing that child. This is a non-issue if you have separate rooms for your kids but it's annoying that I can't just have the camera always visible.
And on that note, why do my kids both need their own page? Or why isn't there at least an option for an overview page that shows any cameras and socks with vital information on it all in once screen? Give me the little Peaceful/Active guage along with heartrate/O2 and maybe the sleep/wake/deep sleep graph for each of my kids along with any cameras. Make notifications not pull me out of that screen. That would go a long way to fixing the app. I'll cut the rant here. Just some frustrations on using this app for so long and noticing things get more annoying as time goes on. I'm sure I'll think of more annoyances after submitting this review too.
The camera quality is pretty good and the ability to actually view clips of certain events is always nice. The mount for the camera is heavy and it's easy to move the camera angle around if you don't have it mounted very high. The best thing they do is also include wall chambers to run the wire through so you don't have a wire hanging off your wall. The little one hasn't gotten to the wire at all because it's protected and stuck to the wall. I love that about the cam. They also give you a decent amount of wire which isn't always the case with some baby monitors I've used.
The bottom line is the technology here is great. 2 years ago I couldn't stop screaming from the rooftops to anyone who would listen how much peace of mind the original Owlet Sock 3 gave me. But after coming back as the Dream Sock, the software just isn't all that exciting anymore. The sleep tips are fairly general and without alerts I have a hard time recommending the sock to new parents who are seeking that same peace of mind I got. If you want to track some cool stats about how your child is sleeping with some slight utility for diagnosing some issues with your child and you're looking for a decent camera for the same app? This might be for you. But it's a lot more novelty now than it was before it became the Dream Sock.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Show off your family photos with this Nixplay 10.1 inch Touch Screen smart picture frame. Wi-Fi connectivity and the included app let you synchronize and display pictures from social media, and the included remote lets you switch photos easily.
Customer Rating
4
Simple to set up and use
on July 21, 2022
Posted by: swemoney
I haven't tried a digital picture frame in a very long time. Back when they first started coming out the screens were pretty terrible and they just didn't look like they fit in as a picture frame so I kind of avoided t hem. This frame changed my mind and all the "smart" features just make it a really nice frame for the whole family.
Setup was very simple. I downloaded the app and created an account. The hardest part of the whole process was connecting to my WiFi with the onscreen keyboard on the frame. After that, the app found my frame and I was able to compare and verify the serial number displayed and that was it. I was free to upload pictures.
The biggest feature for me is the ability to share the frame, though. As I went through the setup process in the app, it took me through steps to share multiple different aspects of the frame too. The fine-grained sharing is pretty nice. You can invite a friend that can send you pictures that you can use on the frame. Or you can share an individual "playlist" with a friend so they can upload and change the playlist in real time. Or you can just invite a friend to the entire frame so they can do anything you can do on your frame from their own account. This is perfect for letting both my wife and I upload pictures and if I wanted to make a dedicated playlist for my friends, I could do that too and switch to that playlist whenever we have them over. It was all pretty smart and intuitive.
The uploading process was fine. You can select multiple images and then you have the ability to tweak each one before uploading. So you can crop them to the exact fit for the frame (you can also select fit options for the whole frame) or you can tweak colors and such. Some of the UX was a little clunky but nothing too bad that made it unusable, just a thing here and there that felt a little annoying. The only thing I wish was available was the ability to edit the pictures that are already on the frame. The only way I found to do this was to download the image, delete it and reupload it. This was for some images my wife uploaded in landscape mode, so I wanted to crop them to get the right framing.
You have a lot of options for how things display like shuffling photos, only displaying the last 100, 200, 500 or 1000 photos (for some reason, these are literally the only options) and how you want the photos to fit on the frame (you can use Fit Screen to make sure the image always fills up the whole frame without needing to edit every picture). You can also change the timing between pictures. There's a sleep schedule and an activity sensor that's supposed to shut the frame off when no one is around. I've never noticed this happening which I think means it's working? There's a clock you can display as well as selecting which playlist should be played when the frame wakes up. Plenty of options.
The only other thing I'd love to see is the ability to customize the transitions. The frame defaults to "random" which is... ok... But the transitions are all so slow they look cheesy. I settles on the pixelated transition because it looks alright but other than that, I was ready to just do a simple cross-fade or cut because the bulk of the transitions available are just really slowly paced. Some way of changing the timing would be great.
At the end of the day, though, I really like this frame. It's displayed prominently on our entertainment center. I'm a big fan of the ability to share everything about the frame so granularly and the screen looks great. If you're looking for a nice frame that doesn't just look like a video screen, this one might be for you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Upgrade to Wi-Fi 6 router and reach speeds of up to 3 Gbps for a buffer-free 4K/HD streaming and gaming experience. Use the 2.5 Gigabit port to create fast, reliable wired connection that can take full advantage of internet plans up to 2.5 Gbps.
Customer Rating
4
Nice and affordable
on July 18, 2022
Posted by: swemoney
It's nice to finally see Wifi 6 more abundant and affordable these days. This router isn't going to break the bank in terms of routers but offers enough features to keep most people happy, I think. It looks like a router instead of an alien spaceship that seems to be the "trend" with more of the "gaming" focused routers (I truly don't understand that phase at all) but it performs well enough for it's price.
Setup is going to be as dependent on your particular setup as can be. If you're just plugging this router into your own modem or swapping out an existing router, setup will probably just be a matter of unplugging the old and inserting the new. For more particular setups or if you're connecting to another router (like your ISPs provided router) you may have some extra hoops to jump through that you'd need to jump through for any other router in existance. But just getting it up and running is pretty straight forward.
You can set this up with an app but I prefer to use the web interface. Unlike some other routers I've used (*coughlinksyscough*), even if you connect to the router's web interface via your mobile device, it just lets you on through to use the web interface instead of forcing you to download their app that actually does less. I may still be jaded from that experience but it's nice to just be able to use this as you want to instead of being forced into using apps that are unnecessary.
The options you have are pretty robust and I'm having trouble deciding which I like better between the comparably priced ASUS RT-AX55 and this one because for the price point, routers seem to be offering a lot more than what they used to as far as customization and just more "advanced" features. One thing that sets it apart is the optional 2.5Gbps port if you happen to be lucky enough to have an ISP that gives you more than 1Gbps OR so you can connect to the rest of your network at 2.5Gbps (if the rest of your hardware supports it). Sadly, I don't fall into either of those categories just yet but I'm hoping to in the future so it's nice to have that available.
Another nice feature of this router is the ability to sort of piece-meal a mesh network together. There's a fairly large selection of supported "OneMesh" routers and extenders you can use to make a mesh network if you need more coverage on your own terms instead of needing to drop hundreds of dollars at once for a kit that probably includes more mesh points than you need. This way you can just judge if you might need a little extra range and add one of their OneMesh supported devices to your network to help out. I like that and will probably be taking advantage of this since I've always had issues with certain parts of my home getting the signal I'd like.
As stated before, I think this router is priced closer to "budget friendly" than it is to the more prosumer market and at the price point, I think you're getting a pretty robust and reliable router. Being able to setup multiple VPN clients and assign them to specific devices. Or to setup a VPN server right on the router. Or their "HomeShield" (that does require an app) that has some pretty decent security features if you're OK with sacrificing a little bit of bandwidth. Plus the 2.5Gbps port if you can use it and a decent range (along with all of the great features Wifi 6 provides itself), this is a really nice router that will probably tackle 95% of home users needs without breaking the bank.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Personalize your phone with a sleek and stylish cover that turns heads. The Modal MD-IP13PMFLWR Hard-Shell Case for iPhone 13 Pro Max & iPhone 12 Pro Max keeps your phone protected from falls of up to 4 ft. with shock resistance. It’s designed with a hard-shell construction for added durability and protection. Compatible with Magnetic charging, you can continue to charge your phone wirelessly without the case getting in your way. A clear background with a pink flower print design adds a subtle pop of color to your device while allowing its original look to show through, giving your phone a fun look and adding to your personal style. Express yourself with this protective and stylish Modal phone case.
Customer Rating
4
Looks nice, needs to be kept clean
on July 12, 2022
Posted by: swemoney
This case looks really nice with the clear base but the flower prints appearing on top. I'm a big fan of the style. It fits my phone nicely and feels pretty protective. Not like it'll stop a bowling ball or anything but it does feel like it'll protect my phone from most normal drops or dings.
Do I need a setup section? Remove the case from the packaging (the packaging is pretty nice) and slide it around the edges of your phone. Done!
There's no magsafe connection on the case but I didn't have any issues using my wireless charger through the case. You'll most likely have issues with anything that requires the magnet for securing to the phone, though.
The only other down side I found for this case was that it starts to get a little greasy feeling after a couple days of use so you'll want to make sure you wipe it down every day or so so it keeps the tackier feel it has when you first start using it. I like my cases to have a bit of tackiness to my hand and this one has that when you first start using it but it starts to diminish over time as it starts to accumulate the grease from your hands on it.
All on all, it's a good case at a decent price. It looks nice and as long as you don't need any MagSafe features, the only thing you need to do is keep it clean.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Designed for Xbox and PC, the Revolution X controller is built for competitive gamers looking for the ultimate in customization. Featuring a dedicated app from the Microsoft Store on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10/11, the Revolution X App provides limitless customization options. Map buttons, set thumbstick sensitivity, trigger dead zones and much more. Create and store up to four game profiles in the controller to suit a range of games. Four programmable rear panel triggers for extra control. Seamlessly unlock Dolby Atmos® for Headphones the moment you plug in your controller, giving you access to precise 3D Audio (headphones required). React faster and more accurately as you can detect the distance and direction of your threats.
Customer Rating
4
Cheaper alternative to "pro" controllers
on July 9, 2022
Posted by: swemoney
I feel like this controller is nicely slotted at being a good, cheaper alternative to a lot of the most "pro" controllers that are usually priced about twice as much. This controller only costs a little more than a standard controller but does offer quite a bit more so it's worth taking a look at.
Setup is as easy as any wired controller would be. Just plug it in to your Xbox or Windows PC. The coolest thing about this controller is that you can actually customize the "paddle"/rear buttons without the need for any software. If you want to use software to fully customize things you can do that too but if you'd rather not deal with that and you just want to map the one "paddle" to the A button, you can do that straight from the controller. Pretty slick.
The controller is built pretty ok. This is where I think it falls short of the other "pro" controllers. Look and feel do mean a lot and this controller looks a lot like the old, cheap third party controllers from way back when. The controller you'd give to your cousin who you didn't like very much. Put side by side next to the official pro controller from Microsoft or something like the Razer Wolverine V2, the RIG just looks cheap. It IS cheaper that those offerings but my first impressions when looking at it was that it definitely looks like a third party controller. It's all plastic and it feels like it. The A/B/X/Y buttons are really big and not glossy and the letters are printed HUGE on them. I think that part gives it the most third party/cheap look.
Looks aren't everything though! The controller does feel comfortable to hold and the buttons feel good to press. The D-Pad is nice. The "paddles" are well positioned, to me. I've never been a big paddle user but these are in a nice enough place to change that. I keep putting paddles in quotation marks because they aren't really paddles like you'd find on the official pro controller. They're more just extra buttons on the back/bottom of the controller. They're positioned in such a nice spot where my other fingers are naturally already sitting so pressing them just involves adding a little bit of muscle memory to some fingers that normally don't do anything with almost a small squeeze. The upper back buttons feel the most natural to me and I can see myself really using them. The lower ones are a little harder to press and would be pressed by your ring finger (or pinky) so the reflex strength isn't quite as strong there for me and it makes them a little harder to press. You win some you lose some. But since I don't use ANY paddles on other controllers, having the 2 extra buttons that I might actually start using is a pretty big deal. You also get a nice carry case that's very similar to the pro controller case for the official xbox controller.
You can also add weight to your controller if you like something a little heavier. There are pairs of 10, 14 and 16 gram weights that you can click into the compartments on the back side of each hand rest. With the 16 gram weights installed the controller feels like a good weight to me but you have the freedom to pick the weight that is most comfortable to you.
The analog sticks can also be customized with convex or concave tops depending on your preference. The process of changing them is a little clunky as I thought I was going to break the thing when pulling the top off but it's not too bad. Just no easy to remove magnetic sticks here. You can also add spacers that decrease the travel distance of the sticks. There's two different sizes for those as well.
Bottom line, I think this is a good controller if you're looking for something that has "pros" in mind but also doesn't cost upwards of $200+. It costs a little more than a normal controller and you get a lot of extra customization options you may want. The controller feels fine in your hand if you can get over the cheaper looks when you first look at it. If you want a little bit extra from your controller and don't care much about looks, this might be the option you want to go with.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Blaze through battlefields with a competition-ready wireless gaming mouse with 26,000 DPI, a slimmed-down design and magnetic-snap fast-charging.
Customer Rating
3
Decent mouse. Weird connections.
on July 9, 2022
Posted by: swemoney
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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.
Customer Rating
4
Easy to use and works great
on July 9, 2022
Posted by: swemoney
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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.
Customer Rating
4
If you're looking for a light mouse, not bad
on June 30, 2022
Posted by: swemoney
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.
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.
8 years ago
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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.
8 years ago
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swemoney