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Keep an eye on your home with this two pack of D-Link Mini HD Wi-Fi cameras. They have sound and motion detection and can send notifications to mobile devices to let you know when they've activated. These D-Link Mini HD Wi-Fi cameras have night vision to record images in dark conditions.
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1
Just plain don't work
on October 5, 2017
Posted by: swemoney
from Schaumburg, IL
I'm a very persistent and technically capable individual. I'm a developer. I write computer code for a living. I have a network router that, when I had a cable technician come in to look at an issue, the first thing he said was "Well, we know it's not an issue with this router!". I say all of this to say that I'm not above troubleshooting and I know my way around networking products.
These cameras don't work. I was unable to get them to connect to my network after countless tries, resets, modifications, etc. After emailing support, I tried a couple of extra things that were suggested. Still nothing. I was told to call support to get further help and was given some other troubleshooting tips (mostly involving changing network settings that I really didn't want to change but did anyways. I have a lot of devices that have no issues connecting to my router) and at the end of it, the last solution she had was that the ! in my network password might be causing the problem. I told her I didn't want to change my password and she said that was all there was left to try. So after hanging up the phone, I changed the password to remove the "special characters" from my password and still no luck.
Both cameras do the same thing, so on the positive side, I'm sure it's some little quirk in my network that's causing this issue, but if they have an issue connecting to a top of the line router while I've never experienced any other issues connecting countless devices before this, I can't give them a pass on that. I'd love to leave feedback on the quality of this camera and other things, but I just can't. I was never able to see an image.
As far as I've READ about these cameras, I don't think I would have much use for them anyways. There is no way to passively record things like a security camera. You have to be logged into the app and hit the record button yourself and it record directly to your phone/tablet. There's no web interface for these cameras either. I would hope that would change in the future but those reasons alone make these cameras pretty useless to me.
Bottom line, you might have more luck connecting these to your network. I wish you the best. I did not have a fun week trying to get these to do anything at all, but even if I did, I don't think they would have been very great for me anyways.
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Keep your home clean with this Bissell Pet Stain Eraser Bagless Cordless Carpet Cleaner. The cordless unit pulls messes out of carpet and upholstery in minutes, and the rechargeable lithium battery ensures that it stays ready for use. This Pet Stain Eraser Bagless Cordless Carpet Cleaner comes with a premixed cleaning formula to reduce setup time.
Customer Rating
4
Simple and nice for small spots
on September 30, 2017
Posted by: swemoney
from Schaumburg, IL
If you're experienced with (or have ever used) any sort of upright carpet cleaner, the idea is pretty similar with this hand-held, spot cleaner but a little simpler. You just spray the area from the nozzle on the device (comes out of the front), scrub with the front scrubber if you need to, let it sit for 5 minutes, then just reverse over the wet spot to suck up the liquid and you're done. You can repeat if you need to.
Thats about it. Really. The one thing I didn't love about it, is you have to turn the power on the device in order to spray the spot. This turns on the suction vacuum, which is pretty unnecessary during spray time. A minor negative that's obviously just for simplicity. Instead of saying "turn on the sprayer power", they just tell you to turn on the power. I was a little confused the first time I hit the power button and the suction started, though, so that's the only reason it's a negative for me.
All and all, if you have pets that like to make little stains on your carpet, this is a pretty nice thing for taking care of the small spots they leave. Our cats like to occasionally throw up and our dog has a mistake every once and a while and this seems to do a decent job of cleaning them up.
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Take control of your oral health with this Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart toothbrush. The microchip-containing brush head sends brushing data directly to your phone to ensure that each tooth in your mouth is getting proper care. This Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart toothbrush even tells you when to change heads to keep your brush performing its best.
Customer Rating
5
Still a wonderful toothbrush
on September 14, 2017
Posted by: swemoney
from Schaumburg, IL
I've been using premium Sonicare toothbrushes for years now. They always work great and do a fantastic job at getting your teeth clean. The different settings give you different feels that you really notice. There really isn't much more too it. If you want the best electric toothbrush out there, this is your best bet.
A couple of downsides, now. Connecting to the app with my new toothbrush (after having my old toothbrush connected before) was not possible. No idea how to resolve this. It's not that big of a deal since I didn't find the app to be all that useful anyways.
The new charging "cup" idea is really cool. You just place the toothbrush into the cup and it lights up and starts charging. The old versions always have a little peg you had to stick the toothbrush in in order for it to stand and charge. This usually wasn't an issue but occasionally, you'd spend a handful of seconds trying to line the two up. Now, it's just as simple as placing the toothbrush into the cup. You're done. This is extremely nice to look at and makes it very easy to charge. The problem I have with it, is, with each generation of toothbrush, they appear to be getting rid of any sort of toothbrush head storage solution. Years ago, they included a UV light case where you put your toothbrushes and shined a light on them for 10 minutes to disinfect them. Who knows if the light did anything, but there was a place to put your toothbrush heads (2 people use the toothbrush and it had 2 spots). The next generation did away with the light box and included a little attachment for the travel charger that would let you put your toothbrush heads somewhere. This was a step down to me so we kept using the light box since the charger was the same. Now, all you got is a cup. I would have really liked some sort of attachment for the charging part of the cup that would let you attach some toothbrush heads. Placing them in the cup with the toothbrush is really clumsy and you basically have to take everything out of the cup in order to place the toothbrush back in. I might just 3D print a new holder of some sort.
That's really the only thing I have an issue with. No real place to put your toothbrush heads anymore. We're using the detachable piece that came in the years old lightbox right now. Other than that, it's a great upgrade to an already great toothbrush.
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Hear everything happening in the game with this Logitech gaming headset. Low distortion and an acoustic port behind the driver combine to produce precise, realistic sound, and downloadable software lets you customize audio for each game. Play in comfort with the ultra-soft microfiber ear pads of this Logitech gaming headset.
Customer Rating
4
Pretty nice
on August 10, 2017
Posted by: swemoney
from Schaumburg, IL
If you're looking for some pretty decent headphones with a pretty decent microphone, this is probably where you want to look. They're wired, so obviously you have to be OK with that but the number of attachments and different ways you can use these make them pretty attractive. The mic is also detachable in case you don't need that. You can hook these to your computer with the included USB adapter or you can connect them to any, standard 3.5mm jack. They sound nice and, from what my twitch stream told me, the microphone sounds on par with my G933 headphones. Not a lot of downsides if this is the kind of thing you are in the market for. They were also pretty comfortable for 5 hours while I was streaming with them.
The only downsides I found were, the plug going into the headphones has to be very snuggly inserted. I thought it was good, but it was making a lot of noise if it got touched or moved around. I just twisted it and pushed it in a little bit more and that went away. Also, the microphone is flexible but you'll probably (naturally) bend it towards your face. This makes it a little harder to have a drink while wearing the microphone without hitting it. Solution for this would be to just leave the microphone kind of pointing straight out. I didn't find any issues with sound quality this way.
Bottom line. Good headphones. Good mic. Lots of attachments and configurations. Would recommend if you're looking for wires headphones for your PC, PS4, Xbone or Switch.
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Grill and brown food to tasty perfection all-year-round with virtually no smoke thanks to the Philips Smoke-less Indoor BBQ Grill. Advanced infrared technology and special reflectors guide heat to the grid for delicious, evenly grilled food. The drip tray underneath remains cool so there is up to 80% less smoke and minimal splattering when cooking.
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4
Really cool if you can't use a real grill
on July 29, 2017
Posted by: swemoney
We live in a 2nd floor condo and aren't able to have a "real" grill on our balcony. We've wanted something to emulate one for a while. This does a pretty decent job at that.
The cooking surface is kind of small compared to an outdoor grill, but it's a kitchen appliance so I can't imagine it getting any bigger. It was tough enough to find a storage spot for the entire grill as it's pretty large. You can cook 2 steaks on it comfortably.
You don't have a lot of control over temperature and there isn't a meter anywhere to know how hot it really is. Controls are minimal and easy to use. It's a single dial with an "off" position and then a low and high. It's super easy to tell which setting you're on as this thing is BRIGHT! Seriously, don't stare directly into the grill when you turn it on. And make sure the grill is in place. I can't imagine how bright thing thing is without the grill obstructing some of the light. The low setting is bright and then the high setting is BRIGHT. There is no "not bright" setting. So far, I've only really used the high setting to cook a couple of steaks. And then we tried to cook some brats on the low setting but they weren't really cooking at all so we turned it up to high. Both turned out really well. The brats we a lot better than the water bath version we usually do. The steaks were really good and beat out the "Griddler" that we usually use to cook things.
Cleanup is pretty nice and simple. The bottom tray comes out pretty easy to clean up the drips and such and the top grill isn't attached to anything (just lays over the top) so it's super easy to remove and wipe down or wash. You're told not to submerge the actual unit in water (obvious reasons here) but I haven't noticed it getting very dirty and it's just plastic on the outside that's pretty easy to wipe down.
Which, speaking of plastic, I was pretty surprised by how cool the main plastic stayed. The harder plastic that's right next to the grill top gets a little hot but the plastic all around the unit stays really cool for the amount of heat the grill throws out when you have it on. You almost immediately feel the heat when your turn it on.
Overall. Highly recommended if you can't use a real outdoor grill for whatever reason. I'd probably still go with an outdoor grill if I was able to use one, but even if I had an outdoor grill, I think I'd still use this on occasion as it has been really easy to setup and tear down (which, sometimes, can be a hassle with an outdoor grill). So I guess I'd recommend this to anyone!
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Secure your loved ones with this Logitech Circle 2 security system, which uses smart alerts to keep you informed. Full 1080p HD along with 180-degree capabilities and night vision record high-quality video so you can see what's going on. Advanced Motion Filtering on this Logitech Circle 2 security system keeps you apprised when unexpected activity occurs, eliminating endless viewing.
Customer Rating
4
Has some issues, but I don't hate it
on July 29, 2017
Posted by: swemoney
I don't have any other security style camera experience so this is coming from someone with not a lot to compare to. That said, the package does sound like it's made for that kind of person. It's completely wireless so you pretty much just need to be in range of your wifi access point and you have a security camera! It mostly worked like that but there were some issues.
First of all, setup was actually quite easy. The Logi Circle app on my iPhone found the camera and ran through the setup process pretty easily. That's about where the awesomeness of the Logi Circle app ends. For the most part, connecting and watching clips on the app is pretty slow. Switching to live view takes a long time even if you're on the same wifi network as your camera (which I'd assume it would be able to decipher and stream directly from the camera instead of needing to connect to the Logitech servers and stream from there). Also, I experienced a lot of instances where settings that I changed just wouldn't stay changed. Or they would, but they would still display a different. Just a lot of small little things like that. You also can't set up any of the "hot zones" in the mobile app. You're required to go to the web app and set them up there, but the live view (at the time I tried it) during the zone setup doesn't work so you really can't setup zones at all since you have no idea where things are on the camera). I talked to support about this and they said they were looking into it. Overall, the app needs some work and I really hope some updates iron our the wrinkles.
The camera itself is pretty good. Image quality is very nice on the 720p setting. I haven't even bumped it up to 1080p just because I don't think I need it (and it uses a bit more bandwidth if you do). The picture is usually pretty smooth (I had a few hiccups where video would stutter a little bit). Overall, the camera is solid.
Let's talk about the wireless "mode". I haven't totally tested the battery. The box says it lasts 3 months but that can't be true or has to be only if you NEVER check the camera live. After my first 24 hours, the battery dropped from 99% to 72%. This was with pretty regular check ins on the live feed for testing but at that rate, you'd be lucky to get close to a week out of it. The biggest issue, though, is hopefully a software issue that will be resolved. Night vision almost never turned on for me when I was in wire-free mode. I would keep getting clips of things that were happening (probably my cats wandering around) but the picture was completely black except for a tiny area where a light was. I'm not sure if the camera was focusing on that light and then deciding it didn't need night vision, but the area that was illuminated was literally 1% of the picture. I'm not sure if a setting was screwed up somewhere but I could not find any way to resolve the issue while in wire-free mode. I think the issue was with the camera "shutting off" to save battery and not realizing it needed night vision quickly enough when it started recording clips because when I went to live view, the picture would start out completely black and then gradually fade back in (still not using night vision for some reason). Again, this could have easily been a setting that I messed up and didn't see again while attempting to fix it because it seems like a really weird oversight.
Luckily, where I decided to place the camera, I already have a couple of USB extension cables running so I hooked the camera up to power. Right away, I was unable to switch from wire-free mode to "always on" mode. This is one of the settings issues I was having in the app. Eventually (no idea why), the switch stuck, but on the initial settings screen it kept saying that wire-free mode was on. Very confusing. The bright side is that in "always on" mode, night vision seems to work again! I watched some clips of my cats walking around with night vision and haven't seen any all black clips since turning on always on mode. So I really like the camera when using always on mode, but if you don't have access to power where you wish to place your camera, you may be SOL. Your mileage may vary!
Finally, the way I've found this all works is that the camera is just constantly streaming to logitech's servers. It's not the end of the world but I would hope for something that's as sensitive as a camera that potentially records a lot of your life there would be an option for local storage. Either using your own networked storage or having enough storage on the device to save a day's worth of content. Understandably, it's a tradeoff of convenience over security. The camera comes with 1 day of "cloud storage" for free. They give you a month trial of their "premium" subscription which gives you a full 31 days of storage. This normally costs $15/mo (per camera) or you can subscribe to a smaller premium tier that gives you 14 days for $10/mo. I'll probably use up the free month and just go with the free day of storage, personally.
In review. The quality of the camera and picture is great (when it works and when night vision kicks in). The apps could use a little work and I hope this is taken care of in good time. The convenience of wire-free mode comes at a cost unless I totally screwed things up (still the cost of shorter recorded clips). Monthly fees can get pricey if you have more than 1 camera and want more than 1 day of storage. So take into account the downsides of wire-free mode and see if you have a way to hook up USB power where you want the camera to sit since I find this to be the best mode to run it in.
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Work and play beautifully with this 13-inch 2-in-1 Dell XPS convertible laptop. Its InfinityEdge display and FHD resolution provide a portable home theater viewing experience, and it handles high-bandwidth multitasking thanks to its Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM. The 512GB solid-state drive of this Dell XPS convertible laptop secures stored applications and files. Learn more.
Customer Rating
4
Why can't PC laptop makers get trackpads right?
on July 20, 2017
Posted by: swemoney
Right away, I'll start by saying I haven't used a Windows laptop in quite some time. I've been using MacBook Pro's almost exclusively for any actual work for over a decade. This laptop doesn't convince me to change that and it's almost exclusively based on the quality of the trackpad. MacBook trackpads have always been leaps and bounds above any PC competition but I figured with the amount of time that has passed, maybe they did some catchup. Not so much. I've tweaked most of the trackpad settings to make it somewhat functional, but haven't been able to get anything that I really enjoy using. If you use the full "click", you'll almost always move the mouse before activating the very rigid click. Using the tap to click is better but still a pretty "meh" user experience. Right clicking happens a lot by accident with certain settings. All of that said, I don't have other PC laptops to compare this to. Maybe this trackpad is amazing compared to other PC laptops. My guess is it's probably pretty comparable though. If you haven't noticed, I don't like this trackpad.
Since the trackpad is one of the MAIN ways you interact with the computer (hence why I find it very important to work properly) the saving grace for this computer is that it's touchscreen. A lot of the issues you experience with the trackpad can be alleviated by just touching the screen instead. This isn't intuitive because I don't think about touching my laptop screen at all (I actually actively avoid it), but once you start to remember that this is a touchscreen, it starts to feel a little better to use.
The processor is a pretty low end i7 but it's an i7 which makes it pretty beefy for a laptop. Plenty of ram and a decent amount of storage space. The specs on this computer are pretty nice and I'm looking forward to pushing it to see what it can do. It's got a fingerprint reader for unlocking. The package is small but not too small. The keyboard feels nice. The unit I received had a dead pixel on the screen but Dell is sending me another unit so I don't see it as an issue. I haven't tried to play any games on the system but it doesn't have a a dedicated graphics unit so I can't image being able to run many super intense games on it. Other than that, the internals of this computer are pretty nice.
So, bottom line, this computer gets a lot of things right but the one thing it doesn't get right is, by my own opinion, one of the most important things in a laptop as it's one of your main interaction points. If trackpads are not important to you in any way, and/or you are intent on using the touchscreen for most of your mouse interaction, you'll probably be OK with this computer. If you come from using MacBooks almost exclusively, you'll immediately be turned off by this system based on the trackpad alone.
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Improve your audio experience with this Samsung three-channel soundbar. This unit, which has a built-in subwoofer, channels high-resolution full-spectrum sound and eliminates the need for an extra bass speaker. Use 4K pass-through to connect your Blu-ray player or other UHD device to the Samsung three-channel soundbar for stunning multi-channel audio and a clear picture.
Customer Rating
4
Great if you want a plug, play and forget setup
on June 26, 2017
Posted by: swemoney
I switched out my bottom of the barrel, surround sound in a box setup for this soundbar. My surround sound is a 5.1 setup but I thought, considering the small size of my living room, that this soundbar might be good enough and maybe I'll even buy the wireless surround sound upgrade later. After a couple of days, I switched back to my original 5.1 system, but not because this was a bad soundbar, I just think it wasn't as much of my cup of tea being someone who enjoys tinking with settings.
Pros: If you want a nice sounding, plug in power and an HDMI cable and your done setup (as long as your TV supports ARC, which it should if it was made in the last half decade at least), this is the soundbar for you if it's in your price range. For a "3.1" setup, the sound that was produced was pretty good. Testing out John Wick 2 on it and some of the sounds even sounded like they were coming from behind me. So they do a good job of throwing the sound everywhere in a room. Setup is really simple. You just plug in power and your HDMI into the ARC channel on your TV and you're done. Turn it on and it should detect and switch to "TV ARC" automatically so you'll hear any sound coming from your TV through the soundbar. It was pretty easy to connect to wifi and update the device with the Samsung Multiroom app. I didn't play around with much more of that, but if you have multiple supported Samsung speakers, I guess you can manage where the audio goes. You can even set this up to use bluetooth or wifi to get your TV audio if your TV supports that. Or you can connect your phone via bluetooth to listen to music. Lot's of options as far as connecting to this speaker. If it's in your budget, you have a lot of options as far as upgrades for this system too. There's a wireless surround addon that upgrades it to a 5.1 setup. I believe there is also a dedicated sub woofer upgrade you can buy. And there's an extra bracket you can attach to your TV to mount the soundbar just below your TV instead of leaving it on a shelf (brackets for mounting the soundbar to a wall are included).
Cons: That's where the options stop. There are very few sound setup options. I'm sure this is a result of it being a contained unit and they've been optimized for some specific settings. I would still have loved some more tweaking options. The subwoofer is built in to this unit and as a result, the bass sounds aren't anything impressive. They aren't terrible but you won't be shaking the house down like you would with a dedicated subwoofer (sold separately, I think). It's part of the pros list, but the all the upgrades for this thing can probably double the price. So I'd say that's also a con. One more thing that might have been just an issue with my setup was, there seemed to be strange times when the soundbar would just turn itself off. No indicator on the device to say it was going to sleep or anything, but while using certain apps on my AppleTV, the soundbar would turn off unexpectedly. For instance, watching something in the Netflix app on our AppleTV, if we paused it for a handful of minutes and came back, we'd be presented with no sound and had to turn the soundbar back on. If we were just hanging out on the AppleTV main menu, the soundbar stayed on. The soundbar also stayed on all night when the TV had no input source at all. So I'm not sure what was up with that and it can probably be resolved with an update at some time.
Bottom line: If you want to tweak every little thing about your sound system, you might want to look elsewhere. Also, if AppleTV is your main content consumption device, you might want to wait for a firmware upgrade. The random shutdowns were annoying. If you want a really simple setup that sounds good and you just plug in and rarely think about it's existence, this could be the item for you but make sure the upgrades are part of your budget if you intend on doing that in the future.
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Enjoy optimal sound clarity from the Pure Digital Drive system of these Audio-Technica wireless over-ear headphones. You can easily answer calls or control the volume with the built-in microphone and tap controls. These Audio-Technica wireless over-ear headphones hold a charge for up to 15 hours to get you through long playlists.
Customer Rating
4
Sound good. Comfort is ok.
on June 1, 2017
Posted by: swemoney
I do like these headphones but I'm indifferent on the comfort level. The ear cups seem kind of small (or I have large ears that I'm only now realizing 35 years into my life). My ears feel like they are resting on the inside of the cups in these. It just feels, initially, kind of weird. I wouldn't say that that aspect makes them uncomfortable, though. Just something I noticed right away. The other part that I'm indifferent about is the amount of pressure they apply to my head. It's small, but I do feel like these squeeze my head a little harder than I'd like them to and could be an issue for you with prolonged use. I am not sure if they'd loosen up a bit after a while.
Sound sounds really good. I'm no audiophile so I can't comment on numbers or anything but just listening to music sounds really good. I also listen to mostly Apple Music so I can't comment on what kind of quality you're going to get with lossless audio or anything. Bass sounds good without sounding like they're trying to artificially overpower it. They get loud, if that's how you like to listen.
Controls are pretty minimalist. The power is an actual switch (haven't seen this in a while). The volume is a toggle slider (you slide it up or down and springs back to the middle). The "touch pad" thing they use for answering calls or play/pause takes a second to get used to where it is. It also has a little bit of a delay, so sometimes you'll hit it twice because you didn't think it registered and then it will just pause and play again right away. You can get used to it with time, though.
Overall, I'd recommend trying these on first before buying, but give them a few minutes to form an opinion because my instant impression was that they were going to be a lot less comfortable than they ended up being. Sound is good, but again, try before you buy to make sure they sound good to you because I don't have your special ears.
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Meet your large household’s high-bandwidth requirements with this tri-band Linksys Max-Stream Wi-Fi router. It performs at up to 4 Gbps for high-speed Internet access, and its MU-MIMO technology lets everyone at home enjoy smooth, simultaneous gaming and media streaming on multiple devices. This Linksys Max-Stream Wi-Fi router has six adjustable external antennas for maximum area coverage
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4
Another good router from Linksys
on May 12, 2017
Posted by: swemoney
I've found this router to be pretty much on par with the router they released last year (the EA9500, AC5400). Range seems pretty comparable and very adequate for my needs. I get coverage everywhere in my home and only see a bar drop below max in the very corners (where it will only drop 1 bar so still very good coverage).
Theoretical maximum speed is a little lower than last year's offering, but I don't see that being an issue for most people. Unless you're streaming a lot of things at the same time from inside your home, your internet will definitely be the bottleneck for most things you do.
All in all, I'll continue to use my EA9500. The price difference of the EA9300 and EA9500 is pretty small now a days so I don't think I can recommend this newer one that touts a slower speed. But if you can't find the EA9500 for a similar price, you won't be doing yourself a disservice by going with the 9300.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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..
3 years, 7 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.
3 years, 10 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.
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.
3 years, 10 months 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.
5 years 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.
5 years, 5 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.
6 years, 6 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.
7 years, 11 months ago
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swemoney