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ASUS ROG Zephyrus Ultraportable Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ROG notebook PC. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics produce high-quality visuals on the fast 14-inch 144hz FHD display. This ASUS notebook PC has 1TD SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
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4
What a tiny little beast!
on April 2, 2021
Posted by: swemoney
from Hanover Park, IL
I play games on a PC that I upgrade when I can and keep working well. I also stream from that PC. So I spend a lot of time gaming on a PC. So when I got this laptop with specs that rival (actually surpass by quite a bit) my main desktop PC, I really don't know what to think anymore. This thing is a beast in a tiny package. The tiny package probably being the only downside I can find.
For starters, I think the only surprising thing to be was that the battery was completely dead when I opened it up. Not a huge deal but I'm used to at least seeing a little bit of juice in things right off the bat. Also, the packaging was top notch. I opened the box and the laptop lifted up to greet me. That said, the amount of empty space in the box was a little excessive. There is probably some cost savings going into using the same box for most of their laptops but this small guy could have comfortably fit in a much smaller box.
Setup is as you'd expect. The normal Windows 10 setup questions. There wasn't a lot of bloatware that needed to be cleaned up which is always nice. I installed drivers for the NVIDIA GPU from nvidia so I knew I was up to date. Then it was on to installing some games to see what we could do!
First things I tested out was Doom Eternal and was blown away. I maxed out all the settings and was rocking 120+ fps. The image was pretty crisp even though it's only a 1080p screen. The screen does have more pixels than a standard 1080p screen so the pixel density on such a small screen made things look very clear.
I felt like I couldn't get away with testing the laptop without checking out Cyberpunk 2077. This was on the 1.1 patch so things could be even better now. I wasn't smoking the highest fps possible or anything but I was able to test something I can't do on my desktop PC which was turning on that magic RTX switch. With all settings maxed and RTX set to medium I was getting a very playable 50ish fps. Everything looked great. This was with DLSS on. I turned off DLSS and things dropped down to mid-20s to mid-30s which is still pretty crazy considering the size of this thing. It's got a 3060 in it which I am not expecting to be able to get 144 fps with all RTX settings maxed so I was just seeing how far I could push things and was still pretty surprised.
Port wise, I would have enjoyed a couple more. You get 2 USB-A ports on one side of the laptop and then a USB-C port on the opposite side. I'm not usually a fan of ports on both sides especially if they aren't the same ports (giving me the same types of ports on both sides means I can do more to choose which side works better for me) since in this instance, I am forced to use the right to plug my USB-A stuff into. Stuff like my mouse dongle. Possibly my headphones. Right next to where my mouse will be moving. The only other option could be to get a hub to plug into the USB-C port to move those accessories to the left side. There's also an HDMI port so you can plug this into a full screen if you'd like.
General hardware wise, everything is pretty good. The build quality of the machine feels nice. It's not super "gamer" flashy like a lot of things that try and appeal to "gamers". I like that this just looks like a laptop and doesn't scream "GAMER!" with weird angles and RGB everything. The keyboard is not full sized but still feels ok to use. The trackpad is one of the better ones I've seen on a Windows machine. I guess they're finally catching up with Apple in the trackpad department (it's still not close, but it's gotten a lot better and is much more usable than so many other Windows laptops in the past). Heat dissipation FEELS pretty good and might actually be an issue for you depending how you end up playing. If you have your mouse hand right on the side of the laptop, you might get a little toasty after extended sessions as you can feel a LOT of heat coming out of the upper side vents when gaming.
I may actually end up using a larger screen with this because the screen size is currently my least favorite part of this laptop. That 1" between a 14" and 15" laptop doesn't sound like a lot but it's definitely noticeable. After seeing the screen size right away, the next thing I noticed was the smaller keyboard. This wasn't as much of an issue as I thought it was going to be but it feels a little weird right away. I got used to it pretty quick though.
Would I recommend this machine to someone right now? I would say yes for the most part. It's a pretty good machine with higher end parts in a time where it's not super easy to find good parts to build a PC with. I also don't feel like the whole system is terribly overpriced for a compact laptop. If you're looking for a system you can max out most current games (aside from ray tracing) then this might be a good option if you're unable to find the parts to build something else. Just slap a larger screen on this and plug in a full sized keyboard and mouse and you have a really nice system to game on that you can pack up any time you want.
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Achieve studio-quality audio for broadcasting, podcasting, streaming and recordings with the Samson Q9U XLR/USB Dynamic Broadcast Microphone. Easily integrated into any professional or home recording studio, the Q9U features both an XLR output and USB-C connection with stunning 24-bit/96kHz resolution. The cardioid polar pattern rejects off-axis sound, focusing the pickup in front of the microphone. A wide frequency response and large dynamic range ensures the detail and nuance of the voice are captured for a natural sounding performance. A pneumatic capsule shockmount and dual-layer windscreen minimizes popping, plosives and mechanical noise. The Q9U also includes zero-latency headphone monitoring, onboard mute switch, and seamless plug-and-play connection with Mac and Windows computers.
Customer Rating
4
Great microphone. Reasonable price.
on March 6, 2021
Posted by: swemoney
from Hanover Park, IL
I stream on Twitch and have used this microphone for a couple days in lieu of my Blue Ember microphone. I've always wanted to try out a dynamic mic since everything I've used to date have been condenser microphones. I'm happy with the sound quality I'm getting out of this microphone so far and feel like as I tweak things further I can get the sound exactly where I like it.
Setup on the hardware side was insanely easy for me as I was just swapping one XLR microphone for another one. If you have an existing interface or mixer, this is just plug and play as you'd expect. I didn't use the USB interface for this but if it's anything like every other USB microphone I've used I assume the setup is pretty straight forward there as well. It comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable as well as a USB-C to USB-A cable so having the options there are really nice. Even though I'm not currently going to use the USB interface of the microphone, knowing it's there and being able to use it in the future on another machine if I need to is a pretty big draw for me.
Sound quality is on par with my Blue Ember. I'm sure a pure audio snob might be able to hear the minute difference but I just found it easy to connect it to my mixer and adjust the microphone settings to accommodate a dynamic mic instead of the condenser and things sounded very similar. I feel like I'd need to spend a lot more time tweaking either microphone to get things better than they are.
As for the Twitch side of things, since this is a dynamic microphone I can focus a little less on the noise gates and canceling out background noise like my keyboard and mouse even with the gain up pretty high. I would usually need to have my condenser microphone right up to my mouth and the gain pushed way down in order to eliminate a lot of that noise but there's so much more wiggle room with this microphone.
One complaint I'd have is the lack of a shock mount. I wasn't able to find one for sale in my admittedly limited search and it doesn't come with one. Moving my mic stand/boom or hitting the desk too hard does come through on the microphone so I'll have to be more careful with that.
Overall, though, I'm pretty happy with this microphone and will continue to use it and tweak it as my main broadcasting mic. Being a dynamic mic it's just a much better fit in the non-sound treated room I'm in. It does most of the heavy lifting as far limiting that extra noise so I don't have to rely as heavily on noise gates and other things to cover it up. It might be a tad more expensive than my Blue Ember but I would take the dynamic mic for my use-case over the condenser.
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Elvie Catch collects every last drop of milk with leak-free confidence. We know how much you hate to see precious milk go to waste— so do we. And we also know that every mama should be able to leave the house without worrying about leaks. Enter Elvie Catch, a pair of silicone milk collection cups designed for total comfort and confidence—even if you experience heavy leakage. That way, you can discreetly collect extra milk while making wet patches a thing of the past. Ain’t no stopping you now, mama.
Customer Rating
4
Great substitute for pads
on February 25, 2021
Posted by: swemoney
from Hanover Park, IL
Instead of wasting milk with pads, the Elvie Catch does a great job catching leaks while you're on the go and unable to pump.
My wife hasn't had a lot of chances to use the Catch because of COVID and all. She's not at work as often as she used to be. But when she has a longer day and isn't able to schedule a time to pump, these come in real handy.
They're pretty discrete (I suppose it would depend on your breast). I was able to notice them subtly when she just had them on normally but it is really subtle. The fit is good and she didn't have any issues with them slipping or sliding while at work.
Overall, it's another good addition to our Elvie line of breastfeeding tools. She'll definitely be using this instead of the pads she had been using before from now on. Recommended for saving all the wasted milk on pads if you need to be away for a longer period and you don't have the ability to pump or feed.
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Elvie Curve captures bonus milk in-bra with hassle-free, one-press expression. Less hassle than a traditional manual pump, Elvie Curve lets you effortlessly collect even more milk in three ways: while breastfeeding on the other breast, pumping on the other breast, or whenever your breast feels full. And, unlike other silicone breast pumps, Elvie Curve is contoured to neatly fit in your bra—no jutting out, so you’re free to be out and about.
Customer Rating
4
Another great addition to our Elvie collection
on February 25, 2021
Posted by: swemoney
from Hanover Park, IL
My wife has the full Elvie breast pumps she uses at work already but it's always nice to have more tools for more jobs. The curve is really nice for collecting the run-down while you're feeding the baby on the other breast. We have another pump that does this but it's quite large and oddly shaped and it needs a neckstrap to keep it from spilling everywhere with the slightest kick. Because this is shaped to fit right in the bra, it makes it a lot easier to use discreetly and avoid spillage at the same time.
It might take a little bit of experimentation to get things to work great. My wife didn't have any real issues but she has heard of other women who weren't able to get a good fit right off the bat.
Definitely recommended if you want to save every last drop of milk without risking a random kick and everything goes flying.
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Specially designed for coarse and natural hair textures, this straightening comb is gold-plated for long-lasting, polished results. 30-second heat-up ensures fast styling, with 30 heat settings. Shea Butter Infused-Ceramic Comb for long lasting polishe results. Optional Turbo Heat increases the high 345°F temperature by up to 36 degrees to maximize results and lock in shiny smoothness, while uniform, even heat recovery prevents hot spots and protects hair from damage. Perfect for touch-ups between salon visits!
Customer Rating
3
Not great. Not terrible.
on January 19, 2021
Posted by: swemoney
from Hanover Park, IL
My wife does hair for a living and has decided this comb is just not a replacement for an actual straightener. It does an OK job but it doesn't really get close to using a flat iron. Especially on the hair types advertised for this comb.
The comb does heat up fairly quickly. It's ready to use and has some decent controls for hot hot you need it. It also does straighten hair but I much prefer the look after using a flat iron than this comb. It just doesn't do as good of a job.
That said, it isn't incredibly expensive and it's pretty easy to use so maybe those tradeoffs are worth it to you. I'd consider the short falls along with the benefits of simplicity, cost and quick heating and see if it's the lesser result is worth it.
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Keep an eye on what matters most with the eufy Spaceview Baby Monitor. View your little ones in HD using the large 5" display from anywhere in your home up to a 1000 feet away. SpaceView pans 330° to see corner-to corner and tilts 110° to see from floor to ceiling, giving you a good angle of your baby wherever you place the camera. Instant Noise Alerts You'll receive an alert on the monitor immediately if the ambient noise exceeds the limit you set. Crisp two-way audio allows you to hear and speak to your baby from anywhere in your home.
Customer Rating
4
Good for privacy. Picture could be better.
on January 18, 2021
Posted by: swemoney
from Hanover Park, IL
As nice as it would be to have this baby cam connected to our phones, the disconnection from the internet entirely is really nice for our piece of mind. We need to carry around the monitor gadget but that's not a huge deal. It's the same thing everyone has been doing with baby monitors (before cameras) forever now.
Setup was a piece of cake. The monitor and camera were already paired so I just charged up the monitor as recommended and was ready to go. Hanging this camera on the wall was quite simple as well. It comes with drywall anchors if you need them and the plate just screws into the wall and the camera attaches to it. I attached mine to the wall but the way the anchor plate is shapes leads me to believe you can mount this in the corner and have the camera hanging upside down on the mount plate but don't quote me on that one.
Setting on the monitor are pretty limited in a good way. There's not a whole lot you need to do so it's nice that it "just works". You can adjust some of the settings like how long the screen stays awake but I think that was one of the only things my wife really cared to change (she wanted the screen to always stay on). Default settings work pretty well but there are a few options you may want to play around with.
Functionally, we continue the "just works" aspects of this camera and monitor. The monitor sleeps with the press of a button (or a timer if you have that option still enabled) and wakes up with the same press and does so quickly. Moving the camera around is as simple as pressing the arrow keys. I wish this was a little more responsive. It seems like you need to hold the button for a fraction of a second and then the camera jumps a bit more than I wanted but I also think I got used to the delay pretty quick. Picture quality is pretty good for a 720p camera. I wish we'd have a higher resolution for this price point seeing as it's 2021 and cameras (1080p cameras) are everywhere now so I don't image it would have added too much to the cost but it's good enough and doesn't NEED to be much better for what it's used for. It just would be nice. I don't have any issues seeing the baby and that's all you really need.
The sound on the monitor is fine too. The sensitivity of the camera is good enough. Our home isn't crazy big so we can hear the baby from the bedroom if she really starts crying but the monitor will pick up if she's having a little talk with herself or something. You can also choose between 5 different lullaby tracks (or play them all randomly) for 30 minutes. And if you want to talk to you baby, there's a speaker on the camera where you can talk to from the monitor.
Overall, this is my second baby monitor camera and I like this one better than the first one. The screen looks good. The functions are simple and "just work" out of the box. It doesn't blow me away with anything but I'm also not unhappy about anything really either (the bump to 1080p, again, would just be nice but isn't necessary). If this is in your budget and you're looking for something that just works with little fuss, you might want to look at this camera.
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The styling of the Espresso Defined professional-quality espresso machine will make it the centerpiece of any kitchen. With 19 bars of pressure, this unit produces intense flavor and a rick, velvety smooth cream. Presents and menu options let users adjust flavor strength and brew temperature, to customize each cup. Easy start to finish, with used capsules ejected right into an internal waste bin. Compatible with Nespresso OriginalLine capsules, this is Cuisinart at its best!
Customer Rating
4
I might be an espresso guy now
on January 4, 2021
Posted by: swemoney
from Hanover Park, IL
I'm not a coffee snob or anything. Just to let you know that right off the bat. If you're looking for someone who can blind taste test coffee and tell you every hint of every flavor in each cup, I wouldn't be able to tell you. That said, I do enjoy coffee. I've had decent coffee makers and drink enough black coffee that I can say I do enjoy the taste of coffee. I never really understood espresso. It's coffee concentrated into a small shot. I probably still don't understand espresso fully but I think I'm coming around and it is probably for the wrong reasons. This espresso machine gets from you no coffee to coffee incredibly quick!
My coffee maker is pretty good. It makes full carafes of coffee or single cups and has a ton of settings. We have a bean grinder too so, even if I don't consider myself a connoisseur, I feel like I usually drink some decent coffee. The time it takes to prepare everything and brew even a single cup of coffee is not instant. Handful of minutes and then a little more time for it to cool down to a drinkable level (this is just for me, more power to you if you can drink scolding hot coffee). But this espresso machine is crazy! Put the "pod" in the chamber, maybe wait 10 seconds or so for screen to stop talking about preheating water, and press the button. It takes about another 20-30 seconds and I'm actually drinking my espresso. The temperature cools pretty quickly since it's a small amount. And the taste is much different and I like it.
I have 3 different flavors and "boldness" espresso pods and have tried them all. They all have slightly different flavors and I really liked all of them. There aren't a lot of buttons on this machine so there isn't much to think about. If you have a bold enough espresso pod, you can push the double button to make a double shot. That's your only real choice. The water reservoir holds enough water for a dozen espressos and the pods even eject themselves into a container (that also happens to hold a dozen) so you don't even have to worry about prep most of the time.
Basically, this machine made me change my mind on espresso entirely. From not understanding really to being a big fan. Just from a convenience standpoint. I don't know how to describe it better. It's just really easy to wake up and press a button and have a small cup of caffeine that only takes a minute to drink ready so quickly.
If you're in the market for an espresso machine and you don't know much about espresso then this one might be the one for you. If you're big into espresso and you like the process of packing the coffee and all that, you might like a less automatic machine. For me, this thing is pretty great.
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Our most affordable percussion massage device, the Hypervolt GO has all of the features you need.. With surprising power and whisper-quiet operation, the GO was designed with simplicity in mind. The GO is ready to provide relief wherever you roam.
Customer Rating
4
Really enjoyable and simple massage
on January 4, 2021
Posted by: swemoney
from Hanover Park, IL
I have more exploring to do with this massager's potential but my initial usage to give my legs a much needed massaging. It left them nice and tingly and I almost felt weightless for a little bit.
Setup couldn't be simpler. Everything is pretty much setup for you out of the box. My unit still had plenty of charge remaining so I didn't even need to charge it up immediately. The only real setup is to choose one of the 2 available massage heads and push them into the front of the gun. The flat head worked right away but it took a few tries to get the bullet head in without it popping out as soon as I started the massager. Just needs a little more pressure to "lock" it in. There's no click or anything so you just have to trust it's secure.
Usage also couldn't be simpler. Hold the power button to turn it on and off and then single press the power button to cycle through the three available speeds. Then just find the spot that needs work and let the gun do the rest. Spend a little time figuring out which head works with each spot and which speed feels best and you're all set.
Overall, there isn't much else to say about this thing. It works great. Has good power. Feels great. If you're in the market and this one is in your price range, pull the trigger. I haven't compared this to any competitors but the simplicity of this device sells it to me.
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BISSELL Pet Stain Eraser PowerBrush Plus cordless portable carpet cleaner is always ready to remove tough pet messes on the go, making it perfect for families in the little mess maker phase of pet parenthood and beyond. The powerful rotating DirtLifter PowerBrush helps loosen, lift and remove tough pet stains while the lithium-ion battery provides an extended run time for cordless cleaning. Unlike many other portable carpet cleaners, this machine allows you to store the formula in the tank when it's not in use, so there's no water, no mixing and no hassle. Get instant pet stain removal with the included OXY formula and enjoy grab-and-go cleaning for pet messes and other stains on carpet, stairs, upholstery, area rugs, car interiors, and more, right when they happen. BISSELL has products that make cleaning messes in any stage of pet parenthood easy. Plus, every purchase helps save pets. BISSELL proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you buy a BISSELL product, you help save pets, too. We’re proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors and pet homelessness disappear.
Customer Rating
4
Great for all those smaller messes
on December 16, 2020
Posted by: swemoney
from Hanover Park, IL
We have a small child and an older dog at home. They like to make their own messes around the house occasionally and, although we have a pretty nice full sized carpet cleaner vacuum we occasionally use, this smaller hand held guy has been a great addition to clean up all those smaller messes without needing to break up the big boy.
Setup was incredibly simple. Charge it up in case it doesn't come charged when you open it. Add some cleaning solution to the top. And that's about it. I don't remember if there were any other pieces that you needed to attach when you first set it up but all of the pieces are really easy to detach and reattach (which also makes cleanup pretty great).
Usage is also really simple. You press the power button and it's working already. There's only 2 other buttons. One of them sprays the cleaning solution at your problem spot. The other one turns off your cleaning brush. I usually give it a spray and then go over it a little with the cleaning brush and then turn off the cleaning brush when I need to suck up the cleaning solution.
It works fairly well. I'll say it works much better on harder floors with carpet than on upholstery on couches and such. Carpets cleaned up really nice and was left pretty dry when finished. Upholstery on the other hand don't do as good of a job with sucking up the leftover moisture when you're done. It still works and you can still get most of it but it's just harder to do so you'll need to use more pressure and take a little more time getting the area dry when you're done.
Our older dog helped us test this out by peeing on the carpet the first time we got it. A quick little spray, scrub and vacuum and it was like it never happened. Our old solution was to dab up the spot with a towel, spray with pet accident spray, leave to do it's magic for a while and then clean it up with another towel. I like going over it really quick with this vacuum much better.
Cleanup is also surprisingly easy. The from panel gets pretty gross looking really quickly depending on how dirty and full of pet hair your carpets are but it cleaned up really well just by turning the device on and sucking in some clean water through it. The bottom dirty water container is also easy to remove and clean out. Basically ticks all the boxes for what I look for in a quick to pickup and quick to put down gadget.
If I had to think of any short comings, I'd say the suction power on the water pickup is a little weak but it's a hand held battery operated vacuum so I don't expect the world out of it. With the right angle and enough pressure it does a good enough job.
Overall, I'm going to be using this a lot to clean up those little accidents that happen around the house which should keep the house a little cleaner between full on carpet cleans. I'm happy with it and if this fits your budget and you're looking to clean up smaller issues, then I would recommend it to you.
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Shark AI Robot VACMOP combines powerful vacuum suction and hard floor wet mopping for a complete clean, all in one robot. Features include: Shark suction power, Sonic Mopping that delivers 100 scrubs per minute for stuck-on stains, and AI Laser Navigation for precision cleaning.
Customer Rating
4
Pretty great after you take the time to set it up
on December 7, 2020
Posted by: swemoney
from Hanover Park, IL
I've used a couple of robot vacuums before but I was excited about this one because it made the most sense to work on my upstairs area which is mostly hard wood. I don't mop or "wet jet" often enough so I was excited about a more automatic method.
Setup is going to be the biggest pain point for this guy for me. Not necessarily setting up the actual unit (that part is pretty simple) but setting up your area and allowing the robot to do it's thing. To setup the unit, there's a base that's just a thin piece of plastic that sits on your floor where you want your robot to live and then a back plastic piece that stands up in a predefined location on the bottom disc. Plug it in and follow the directions in the booklets and on the stickers and you'll have it ready to go. Setup in the app isn't too tough. The app connects to your robot via wifi and the setup takes a couple minutes. I had trouble connecting to my wifi and trying again wasn't working at all until I hit the power switch and then turned it back on to reboot it. After that it was fine.
The more painful part of the setup process is letting the robot get a feel for your area. You'll need to run the robot twice to get a general idea of the map of your area and then to find any rugs that it should avoid when mopping. The first scan is pretty quick (took about 8 minutes to scan my entire upstairs) and does a pretty good job mapping the area. The rug scan is quite long. It estimates 1.5-2 hours but mine only took about 40 minutes. After each, it will show you the map it found and allow you to label rooms and make adjustments. I wasn't super happy with this process. The robot tries to guess where room boundaries are and when you try and resize them, it appears to resize the walls as well. For instance, my hallway leads into my carpeted bedroom and the robot assumed the long stretch in my bedroom was a continuation of the hallway. If I could suggest an improvement to the app, it would be that it just shows me a map and allows me to define the room boundaries manually.
Now that setup doesn't sound too bad but it was my second attempt. The first attempt I did as they suggested and moved most of the smaller things off of my floor. I piled most of it up on the large rug we have under my dining room table because I assumed I would just tell it not to do that rug. For good reason, it did a terrible job detecting that rug and even after I resized the rug to the full area, the first full mop didn't avoid it at all. The robot had issues with a bunch of other spots when there wasn't just open floor to navigate. So the painful part of setup (and I assume future vacuums/mops) is that you really should clear EVERYTHING off your floors. We moved everything downstairs or in the baby's room and just closed that door and the mapping/scanning process went a lot nicer. Most of the things we moved are all things that we would probably want to move to get a good vacuuming or mopping done anyways so I'm not too concerned about it.
I was pretty impressed after it scanned everything how well it traced my walls without banging into them like other robot vacuums I've used. It still bumps stuff and has certain parts that it has some trouble with but I think I can iron out some of those kinks with some map adjustments and most of the areas weren't that huge. Our kitchen cabinets are just barely too low to let the robot get under but probably high enough that the lasers aren't seeing an obstruction so it takes a little longer to navigate that area while it bumps around a little bit. Overall, though, it does a pretty good job.
Carpet detection is pretty good (when it actually did a good carpet detection run) but the mop avoided the rug by a good foot. Probably better safe than sorry and you can just touch up that area on your own or adjust the map to see if you can get a little closer.
The mop job looked pretty good! You can see the wet lines form on the floor and it's quite satisfying. You'd probably still want a wet jet or some small wet cleaner for corners still just to touch up when it's done but it does a decent job and I only had it do one pass (there's an option for 2 passes).
Charging takes a while. The initial charge took a few hours just to get to the 70% mark it suggests when doing the carpet detection. After leaving it for the night, it didn't seem to kill a charge to do a full mopping, though, so I don't foresee the charge being an issue unless you're doing multiple runs with more than 1 pass in the span of a day.
Attaching the mop as well as emptying the dust are both super simple. Everything just clips into the back. I was impressed with how easy it was to attach and detach both pieces.
Overall, I'm very happy with this new robot. The area scanning feature is really nice and it feels fancy to watch it work without ramming into walls to know they're there. I would love to see an improved map editor in the map that just takes the walls and things that were detected and lets me manually define rooms, but it does a good enough job for the time being. If you need a largish area vacuumed and/or mopped, this one might be the one for you!
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Enjoy a smooth gaming experience with this 27-inch ASUS Full HD monitor. The Shadow Boost feature increases clarity in dark scenes, and the ultrafast response times minimize blurring and streaking for seamless gameplay. This ASUS Full HD monitor has an ergonomic design that allows tilting, swiveling and pivoting as needed.
Is the monitor free sync or g-sync?
It's G-Sync. The actual model number (not sure why it's not in the product title) is VG279QR if you want to check all the specs on Asus.
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Bring your Astro dreams to life with the Hover-1 Astro Hoverboard. This exciting rideable is an all-out color experience. Available in three different finishes, the LED lights along the wheels, the board and the foot pads will shine bright during your entire ride. The vibrant RGB color scheme will bring your board to life. Bright, bold, and beautiful, Astro brings out our love for color with every mile you ride. Loaded with a massive 400W motor that lets you hit speeds of up to 7mph, you can cruise for up to 6 miles on a single charge. The purchaser and rider of this product are responsible for knowing and obeying all state and local regulations regarding the use of this product, including whether licensing is required and the rules concerning where it may be operated. It is highly encouraged that you read and follow the product instructions including all safety precautions and use protective gear.
Is there a Bluetooth speaker in the hoverboard?
You can connect to your phone's bluetooth to play music through the board. The speaker does not have a lot of bass to it so it just sound alright.
4 years, 7 months ago
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swemoney
Bring your Astro dreams to life with the Hover-1 Astro Hoverboard. This exciting rideable is an all-out color experience. Available in three different finishes, the LED lights along the wheels, the board and the foot pads will shine bright during your entire ride. The vibrant RGB color scheme will bring your board to life. Bright, bold, and beautiful, Astro brings out our love for color with every mile you ride. Loaded with a massive 400W motor that lets you hit speeds of up to 7mph, you can cruise for up to 6 miles on a single charge. The purchaser and rider of this product are responsible for knowing and obeying all state and local regulations regarding the use of this product, including whether licensing is required and the rules concerning where it may be operated. It is highly encouraged that you read and follow the product instructions including all safety precautions and use protective gear.
Does this board have settings for beginners etc like other boards from this company?
It has Beginner, Intermediate and Expert settings which I assume are the same ones available from other Hover-1 boards while using the same app.
4 years, 7 months ago
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swemoney
eufy Security Wired 2K Video Doorbell. 2K Resolution, 5-Day Continuous Video Recording (CVR) on Secure Local Storage, No Monthly Fees, Human Detection, 2-way Audio, and Free Wireless Chime included.
Can you use an existing traditional doorbell chime with this, or do you have to use the eufy door chime?
I haven't tried to use my existing chime. The instructions do say that the doorbell will probably function but might work sporadically unless you bridge your current chime to give extra power to the doorbell. This disables your current chime so, I would say, officially, you should use the eufy chime if you want your doorbell cam to work reliably..
4 years, 8 months ago
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swemoney
Expand connectivity on your Apple MacBook Pro or Air with this gray HyperDrive DUO seven-in-two USB Type-C hub. Two USB Type-C ports support Power Delivery for charging mobile devices rapidly, while the HDMI output lets you connect a UHD display. This HyperDrive DUO seven-in-two USB Type-C hub has USB Type-A ports and microSD and SD card slots for fast data transfer.
will this work if my MacBook Pro has a Kuzy case on it. The case wraps around the side of the computer right where the hyperdrive will go. Im wondering if the case will prevent the hyper drive from fitting flush or snug to the computer.
It's possible this could fit fine. The included magnetic support grip leaves a bit of a gap if you don't use it so you might be able to use this without that magnetic support and have it fit just fine. Don't quote me on this, though, I just know there's definitely a gap if you don't include the black magnetic support.
5 years ago
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swemoney
Expand connectivity on your Apple MacBook Pro or Air with this gray HyperDrive DUO seven-in-two USB Type-C hub. Two USB Type-C ports support Power Delivery for charging mobile devices rapidly, while the HDMI output lets you connect a UHD display. This HyperDrive DUO seven-in-two USB Type-C hub has USB Type-A ports and microSD and SD card slots for fast data transfer.
Is this Hyperdrive compatible with a (mid) 2015 macbook pro?
I'm pretty sure the 2016 MacBook Pro was the first one to move to all USB-C. To use this device, you need a MacBook that has 2 USB-C ports on the left side. If your device doesn't have USB-C this won't work. If your device has a MagSafe charger, this wouldn't be supported. USB-C only.
5 years ago
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swemoney
Safeguard your home with this Arlo security camera system. Its 4K resolution provides maximum clarity so you don't miss a single detail, and a siren is integrated so you can fend off intruders either remotely or while at home. This Arlo security camera system is weather-resistant, so it's functional rain or shine.
Can you pair Arlo pro 2 cameras with this system as well? We have 2 arlo pro 2 cameras we would like to utilize on the new system if possible.
Yes. The Ultra camera doesn't pair with the old hub but the old cameras will pair with the new one. The upgrade process was quite simple.
6 years, 2 months ago
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swemoney
Always know what’s happening at your door with the SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro. Its crystal-clear 1080p HD video and 162° field of view give you a clear shot of your property 24/7. Two-way audio lets you hear and speak to unwanted guests (and welcomed ones too) - even when you're not home. Have the SimpliSafe App? The Video Doorbell Pro will send instant alerts whenever someone approaches. And with Smart Person Detection, it can tell the difference between people, vehicles and animals. That means you only get the alerts that matter. Plus, when backed by 24/7 professional monitoring, you’ll have experts who are ready to request emergency dispatch when you need it most. This camera is designed for all weather extremes—so you're still protected in rain and snow. (Compatible with the SimpliSafe Gen 3 security system. Requires Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) and existing wired doorbell setup with mechanical chime and a transformer with 8-24 VAC, 30VA max. Not compatible with digital chimes.)
Does this doorbell allow storage to the local network instead of a cloud server?
This doorbell does not currently allow local network storage. The app functionality is quite bare bones and you actually get zero recording capability unless you upgrade to their $5/mo plan for the camera.
6 years, 7 months ago
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swemoney
Tune out the world and lose yourself in music with these Sony 1000X wireless noise-cancelling headphones. Equipped with SENSE ENGINE technology, these earbuds make it easy to adjust sound modes with a single touch, so you control what you hear. Compact and intuitive, these Sony 1000X wireless noise-cancelling headphones stay comfortable for hours.
How many charges does the case hold?
Two. The buds, alone, will work for ~3 hours. If you include the case, you get 9 hours. So the case will give the buds 2 full charges.
7 years, 8 months ago
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swemoney
With no wires in the way, Bose SoundSport Wireless Sports Earbuds keep you moving with powerful audio. Perfect for exercise and running with a sweat and weather resistant design and StayHear+ tips designed for comfort and stability. The Tile app makes your headphones easy to find if they ever go missing.
Are there any other means to charge these earphones than the advertised charging case?
The case that comes with these headphones is just for storage. I do leave my headphones inside the case while I'm charging them, but it's just a standard micro USB cable that plugs in to one of the earbuds to charge.
9 years ago
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swemoney