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Go Epic! Immerse yourself in a new type of streaming experience with the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Smart Streaming Laser Projector. Utilizing an advanced, ultra-short throw design, viewing content has never been easier. Simply place the projector just inches from the wall and watch TV shows, sports, movies and more up to an astonishing 120". Featuring built-in Android TV and wireless connectivity, the Epson EpiqVision LS300 Streaming Laser Projector gives you seamless access to popular streaming services including Hulu, HBO and YouTube, right out of the box. So, whether you’re binge-watching your favorite TV shows or hosting movie night, the Epson EpiqVision LS300 Streaming Laser Projector makes it easy to stream bright images virtually anywhere in your home. Audiophile 2.1 Speaker System by Yamaha. Epson has partnered with Yamaha to create a unique audio experience unlike anything it its class. Developed exclusively for the Epson EpiqVision LS300 Streaming Laser Projector, Yamaha’s leading Acoustic Engineers designed a unique 2.1 sound system to deliver a true audiophile performance. Designed within a custom 3D Acoustic Enclosure, two high-end Yamaha drivers and a dedicated woofer are powered by a discrete amplifier and tuned, using Yamaha’s latest AudioEngine™ DSP technology to produce an impressive, deep and wide sound stage that rivals dedicated higher-end audio systems and soundbars.
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5
simply impressive
on November 27, 2020
Posted by: Aaronxx7
from central new york
I honestly love this projector, it is virtually everything I wanted in a projector. I would love to say that this projector is just awesome, and leave it at that, but there is too much to be said about it. After all it is a reasonably priced laser projector. With the different kinds of projectors (DLP, LCD and LCOS), laser projectors seem to be the way of the future with their advantages; no bulbs, lower power consumption, lower heat, quieter, excellent brightness, contrast and picture definition.
This projector is designed to be used anywhere in or out of your house. All you need is a light colored wall, obviously the whiter the better, but it will still work on darker backgrounds too( just not as good). It's best to use a flat surface, because the image is projected from directly below, bumpy surfaces will cause shadows or gaps in your view.
This is not designed for ceiling mounting at all, as there is no inversion feature, nor any mounts on the unit.
The projector is intended to be placed on your TV table with the rest of your media devices, creating a large wireless image on the wall or screen.
The projector is intended to be placed on your TV table with the rest of your media devices, creating a large wireless image on the wall or screen.
While the projector does a lot on it's own, some settings and features are still manual. The keystoning feature and focus are both manual. The focus lever can be easily accessed by popping off the cover near the power button. There are several things to pay attention to, when picking the right location for your projector and then focusing the image. The image on the wall should be automatically squared off if your projector is level, and facing the wall at a right angle.
if not, then you might notice a wider edge on the bottom of the screen, and a more narrow edge on the top. The two feet on the bottom, back of the device are adjustable. There is only one leg in the front middle. This makes it easier to adjust the skew of the screen, by raising or lowering the back feet.
If you are noticing blurry portions in the display, while the rest of the image is in focus, then that might be due to a warped screen. The partial blur is usually caused by portions of the screen being at different distances from the projector than expected.
Now, if you have leveled, lined up and squared off your projector the best you can, and the image still looks skewed, then you will have to access the manual keystoning feature. There is actually a button on the remote for quick access to that setting.
if not, then you might notice a wider edge on the bottom of the screen, and a more narrow edge on the top. The two feet on the bottom, back of the device are adjustable. There is only one leg in the front middle. This makes it easier to adjust the skew of the screen, by raising or lowering the back feet.
If you are noticing blurry portions in the display, while the rest of the image is in focus, then that might be due to a warped screen. The partial blur is usually caused by portions of the screen being at different distances from the projector than expected.
Now, if you have leveled, lined up and squared off your projector the best you can, and the image still looks skewed, then you will have to access the manual keystoning feature. There is actually a button on the remote for quick access to that setting.
Now, if after several different attempts at trying to adjust the keystoning you feel you are too far gone to make everything square again, you can reset the keystone values back to default with two options. First option is to manually push all of the corner points out to the max distance (in the screen adjustment setting), this will square everything off again. The second, is a little more drastic, and that is to reset the projector back to default settings. This will erase all of your data and settings, but if you are still interested this can be found in the Android TV device settings. This settings option is different from the one on the remote, it is located from the top right corner of the actual home screen.
The unit only needs to be placed about a foot from the wall or screen thanks to the ultra short throw laser array. This is a huge advantage for several reasons, a few being that , with this sitting directly in front of the medium, no one will be throwing shadows on your movie, or be blinded while entering the room, like with a traditional projector that sits at the back of the room, opposite the screen. You will also not need to count out the feet in distance from the screen, to make sure you have enough room for an 80inch or 120inch image. The LS300 can create a 120inch viewing image at 15.2inches from the screen.
When the laser is active, it emits a stream of intense blue light. The light is split with a phosphorus wheel and refracted along several mirrors to reach 3 LCD chips. The three chips produce red, green,and blue images. This is where the images converge, creating a full colored image. The laser offers a lower power yet more intense light source over traditional projector bulbs. Because the laser uses less power at normal modes, the projector itself is actually pretty quiet with virtually no fan noise. Although as you increase the brightness, the fan does kick on.
Epson estimates the laser lifespan to be about 20,000 to 30,000 hours, depending on how bright the settings are on the device. Tech support says the projector could easily last 30,000 hours at normal to lower brightnesses, and 20,000 hours at max brightness and contrast( even though the website says 20,000 for normal operation) Once the light source goes out, there really isn't much of an option, except to start looking for a new projector, but by that time you would probably want the latest technology anyway. The laser can not be replaced like traditional projector bulbs. In contrast traditional projector bulbs would only last between 1000 to 3000 hours before needing to be replaced. Most HDTVs have a life expectancy of 30,000 to 60,000 hours, they don't even last forever. If you use the projector between 4 to 6 hours a day, everyday, it would last between 14 to 20 years at normal operations.
The image quality, brightness and contrast are very nice with this projector. At 3600 lumens, I am easily able to watch the projected image with negligible image fade during the day, or even with all the room lights on. With a 1,5000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and full 10-bit color(up to 1.07 billion colors), everything looks fantastic. I am just simply amazed at just how well the picture quality is, and on a full size screen it really feels like you are in a movie theater. Especially when you incorporate the Yamaha 2.1 sound system that this projector comes with. Two full-range 5 W speakersand one 10 W subwoofer. All of the sounds are very loud and very clear, even the bass has a pretty good impact. I have always leaned towards intense bass outputs, so I might add an additional subwoofer later, but for all intensive purposes this is very acceptable. The projector also comes with a pre-installed radio app, so that you can listen to your favorite local live radio stations, or sync up with a bluetooth source to stream audio. The projector screen can be turned off, while still using the Yamaha speakers to listen to your audio.
Even though the projector accepts inputs up to 4K, the native resolution is 1080p @ 60hz. So, any larger image will be down sampled to meet the native resolution. This will still result in a higher quality image, if the 4k media is true 4k, and not interpolated 4k, although it will not be as high quality as a true 4k player. With the high contrast ratio, and High Dynamic Range color spectrum, everything still looks amazing. There are some manual display options to increase brightness, contrast, and color intensities, but the projector does have an automatic scene-based color correction process, which produces a clear and natural picture – regardless of the content being played, on its own. I projected the image onto several different backgrounds to see how well the projector would handle the different color backgrounds. It actually did pretty good, most colors were able to retain their original hues, and even some of the whites still seemed white. * ((check out the pictures))
The remote control has a voice control button. You can hold down the button and talk to access google assistant, search for media, or activate other features on the projector.
The projector itself is a bit on the larger side, but still doesn't look too big to place on your TV table. It weighs 15.9lbs, and has all its inputs on the part that will face the wall, so all you will see is the elegant side of the projector that makes it look just like a quality soundbar.
The LS300 works well with Chromecast and other screen share apps, including Samsung Smart Viewso you can either share your whole screen, or directly cast and control any media on your mobile devices. Casting was very easy and only took a second to activate.
The projector comes with Android TV as the OS.
Just as a side note, Android TV currently does not have the Netflix, or Amazon Prime Video app compatibility yet. They are working on including them soon, and Epson Tech support has said they believe Prime Video will be coming out in the next 1 or 2 updates. Android Tv does have most of the other popular streaming apps currently available.
But don't worry, you can still play both streaming services through your projector by plugging in either a Roku or FireStick into one of the HDMI ports. (problem solved)
Just as a side note, Android TV currently does not have the Netflix, or Amazon Prime Video app compatibility yet. They are working on including them soon, and Epson Tech support has said they believe Prime Video will be coming out in the next 1 or 2 updates. Android Tv does have most of the other popular streaming apps currently available.
But don't worry, you can still play both streaming services through your projector by plugging in either a Roku or FireStick into one of the HDMI ports. (problem solved)
Because this is a laser projector there really isn't much needed for maintenance, They do offer a replacement air filter, but most likely you will never need to replace it, unless you have it in an area of really poor air quality. Aside from that you can vacuum the device with a soft bristle vacuum attachment, and wipe the glass lens with a non ammonia electronics screen cleaner. That should be about it. NEVER use compressed air, or anything to blow air into any angle of the device, as this could result in pushing dust particles onto the mirrors or internal lenses, that could then permanently obstruct the visual quality of the projector.
Overall this projector is fantastic with it's picture quality and functions. There are a few minor things I would have liked, but for the price, where else can you get a Laser Projector of this quality? I am very pleased with what Epson has to offer here and excited to use this every chance I get, now I need to start looking for some movie theater lounges for my living room.
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Finally: ANC true wireless that is accessible to everyone. Building on it’s success as the #1 true wireless family in the US, JBuds Air ANC feature a powerful 24+ hours of ANC Bluetooth Playtime. Has 3 noise control modes and low latency movie mode.
Customer Rating
5
High Quality, Low Price
on October 28, 2020
Posted by: Aaronxx7
from central new york
Jlabs claims that these earbuds are the best wireless earbuds available for
under 100 dollars, and I would tend to agree. They have remarkable sound
quality and features.
under 100 dollars, and I would tend to agree. They have remarkable sound
quality and features.
One of the most impressive features is that you can stretch the use of
these earbuds out to 40hours, before needing to find a wall outlet. To get
the 40 total hours of sound, you have to use only one ear bud at a time,
and use the storage case to charge the other bud. Each earbud is capable of
lasting 10 hours before needing a recharge. The case is good for 1 recharge
to each earbud, hence the 40 total hours of play before needing an
additional power source. The earbuds work great individually, but for the
best experience you would probably want to use both at the same time.
Charging the buds takes less than 2 hours, and they can only be charged in
the case, so make sure to keep the case with the earbuds. The case itself
takes less than 2.5 hours to be charged.
these earbuds out to 40hours, before needing to find a wall outlet. To get
the 40 total hours of sound, you have to use only one ear bud at a time,
and use the storage case to charge the other bud. Each earbud is capable of
lasting 10 hours before needing a recharge. The case is good for 1 recharge
to each earbud, hence the 40 total hours of play before needing an
additional power source. The earbuds work great individually, but for the
best experience you would probably want to use both at the same time.
Charging the buds takes less than 2 hours, and they can only be charged in
the case, so make sure to keep the case with the earbuds. The case itself
takes less than 2.5 hours to be charged.
The buds don't use real buttons, they use touch sensors. There is one
sensor under the logo on each bud. To use the full set of button features,
you need to have both earbuds in, (see picture for button functions). It is
important to note that when using the earbuds individually, you will be
limited to that specific earbud's button function list. However, you could
avoid the confusion, and just use your phone to easily accomplish most
functions, or tasks.
sensor under the logo on each bud. To use the full set of button features,
you need to have both earbuds in, (see picture for button functions). It is
important to note that when using the earbuds individually, you will be
limited to that specific earbud's button function list. However, you could
avoid the confusion, and just use your phone to easily accomplish most
functions, or tasks.
Jlabs does not offer any software for these specific earbuds, although they
should work fine with any third party music player, EQ, or other audio
apps. I tested these with a few different EQ and music apps, and everything
worked perfectly. Of course, you can easily swap between the three preset
EQ modes provided by Jlabs (by holding the left button for 1 second );
Signature, Balanced, and Bass Boost. The Signature mode amplifies vocals
and bass.
should work fine with any third party music player, EQ, or other audio
apps. I tested these with a few different EQ and music apps, and everything
worked perfectly. Of course, you can easily swap between the three preset
EQ modes provided by Jlabs (by holding the left button for 1 second );
Signature, Balanced, and Bass Boost. The Signature mode amplifies vocals
and bass.
Jlabs does not advertise any kind of surround sound feature with these
buds, and after a few tests, it is clear that the stereo sound works
extremely well. Well enough to create a greater sense of direction besides
just left and right.
buds, and after a few tests, it is clear that the stereo sound works
extremely well. Well enough to create a greater sense of direction besides
just left and right.
The earbuds are advertised to handle frequency ranges of 20 to 20,000 hz,
of course this would also reflect your own hearing ranges. I was able to
hear between 15 to 18,000hz, so they even worked a little past their
advertised range.
of course this would also reflect your own hearing ranges. I was able to
hear between 15 to 18,000hz, so they even worked a little past their
advertised range.
I would also like to mention that for people with uneven hearing loss,
there are EQ apps out there, that will let you adjust the gains on the left
and right channels independently. So you can enjoy any audio as it was
intended.
there are EQ apps out there, that will let you adjust the gains on the left
and right channels independently. So you can enjoy any audio as it was
intended.
The sound quality is actually very good from these earbuds, voices and
treble come through very clearly, and the bass and other lows are very well
developed.
treble come through very clearly, and the bass and other lows are very well
developed.
My other favorite feature is the Smart ANC. ANC stands for Active Noise
Cancelling, and these earbuds offer 3 modes; ANC On, ANC Off and Be Aware
Audio. Some people with sensitive ears can actually experience discomfort
from active noise cancelling, in the form of something like a vacuum
pressure. They refer to it as "eardrum suck". Jlabs worked hard to identify
this issue, and came up with a solution to fix the issue by using hybrid
and smart algorithms that sense when too much ANC is actually doing more
harm than good, and adjust the ANC. It does this through a balancing act
between the external and internal microphones, trying to find the right
level of background noise cancelling. I must admit that I have experienced
this vacuum feeling before, and find that it really does limit the use of
earbuds and headsets. I was glad to see Jlabs had incorporated this fix
into their buds, it really does make a difference!
Cancelling, and these earbuds offer 3 modes; ANC On, ANC Off and Be Aware
Audio. Some people with sensitive ears can actually experience discomfort
from active noise cancelling, in the form of something like a vacuum
pressure. They refer to it as "eardrum suck". Jlabs worked hard to identify
this issue, and came up with a solution to fix the issue by using hybrid
and smart algorithms that sense when too much ANC is actually doing more
harm than good, and adjust the ANC. It does this through a balancing act
between the external and internal microphones, trying to find the right
level of background noise cancelling. I must admit that I have experienced
this vacuum feeling before, and find that it really does limit the use of
earbuds and headsets. I was glad to see Jlabs had incorporated this fix
into their buds, it really does make a difference!
Just as an FYI "true wireless" just means that the earbuds are not only
wireless from the audio source, but also from each other. The ANC is for
Active Noise Cancellation, which helps to filter out background noises from
the real audio you want to listen to.
wireless from the audio source, but also from each other. The ANC is for
Active Noise Cancellation, which helps to filter out background noises from
the real audio you want to listen to.
The normal wireless range on these earbuds is 30ft. However, Jlabs created a "Movie Mode" to help reduce potential lag from trying to cover such a large area. Movie mode shortens the range to increase response times, so that when watching a movie or video, the sounds sync up better with the dialogue and action.
There are three different types of earbud tips included in the box, one of
them is foam. With the earbuds being so light, if you pick the correct size
tip, these should stay in your ear pretty good. It is always a good idea to
wipe off your ear with a tissue before putting any buds in. This helps to
create a better contact between your ear and the buds, so that they don't
fall out.
them is foam. With the earbuds being so light, if you pick the correct size
tip, these should stay in your ear pretty good. It is always a good idea to
wipe off your ear with a tissue before putting any buds in. This helps to
create a better contact between your ear and the buds, so that they don't
fall out.
Overall, I am very impressed with the how much quality Jlabs was able to squeeze into a budget priced set of earbuds. Full calling features, preset EQs, music controls, and a button for Siri, or Google assistant. The case is a backup battery, with it's own built in usb cable. The sound is great, and the features are high tech, virtually everything you would get from the high priced sets.
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Find a comfortable typing position with this ergonomic Logitech mechanical illuminated corded aluminum keyboard. The linear Cherry MX Red switches offer quiet performance and a smooth, responsive feel, which is ideal for gaming. This Logitech mechanical illuminated corded aluminum keyboard features five lighting selections for enhanced visibility, while the high-quality construction withstands up to 50 million keystrokes.
Customer Rating
5
precision in a modern design
on October 24, 2020
Posted by: Aaronxx7
from central new york
The K845 can be ordered with one of five different key switches.
Red--linear, fast and smooth, minimal feedback
Blue--tactical loud clicky switch ,ample feedback
Brown-- tactical quiet, accurate and fast, ample feedback
Cherry MX Blue--industry standard- linear, fast and smooth, minimal feedback
Cherry MX Red-- industry standard - clicky ,loud accurate with ample
feedback
Red--linear, fast and smooth, minimal feedback
Blue--tactical loud clicky switch ,ample feedback
Brown-- tactical quiet, accurate and fast, ample feedback
Cherry MX Blue--industry standard- linear, fast and smooth, minimal feedback
Cherry MX Red-- industry standard - clicky ,loud accurate with ample
feedback
Even though Logitech offers 5 different switch options for this keyboard,
the switches are not Hot Swappable, and changing the switches after
purchase will result in voiding the warranty.
the switches are not Hot Swappable, and changing the switches after
purchase will result in voiding the warranty.
This model comes with the Cherry MX Red switches.
Cherry has been the industry standard of quality since 1973, and claims to
be the oldest keyboard manufacturer still in the business.
Cherry has been the industry standard of quality since 1973, and claims to
be the oldest keyboard manufacturer still in the business.
The Cherry MX Red switches in this Logitech keyboard work great, they have
a very comfortable feel, and press down with ease. The click associated
with the MX Red is light, but still loud enough to be heard. The keys were
very accurate, as there was no need for me to repress any key for missed
letters. Plus, it didn't matter how fast I was typing, the keyboard was
able to keep up.
The Cherry MX switches are also some of the most durable in the business,
thanks to high-quality materials and Gold Crosspoint technology.
The MX switches can easily last over 50 million presses/actuations without
any loss of performance.
a very comfortable feel, and press down with ease. The click associated
with the MX Red is light, but still loud enough to be heard. The keys were
very accurate, as there was no need for me to repress any key for missed
letters. Plus, it didn't matter how fast I was typing, the keyboard was
able to keep up.
The Cherry MX switches are also some of the most durable in the business,
thanks to high-quality materials and Gold Crosspoint technology.
The MX switches can easily last over 50 million presses/actuations without
any loss of performance.
The keys on the K845 are all moulded with cut out characters for easy key
illumination and wear ability. The website says the moulded characters will not fade or wear off. There are also LEDs under each key, for a full keyboard illumination. The 5 illumination patterns available can be easily changed
by pressing the FN and f12.
illumination and wear ability. The website says the moulded characters will not fade or wear off. There are also LEDs under each key, for a full keyboard illumination. The 5 illumination patterns available can be easily changed
by pressing the FN and f12.
I was not able to find out what material these keycaps were, but it's been said that Logitech uses ABS plastic for a lot of their keyboards.
The keyboard casing is anodized aluminum, which is a pretty durable lightweight material.
The connected USB cable is pvc.
The keyboard casing is anodized aluminum, which is a pretty durable lightweight material.
The connected USB cable is pvc.
This keyboard is plug and play.Currently, none of Logitech's software works with this keyboard. I was not able to get an answer from tech support about any future softwarecompatibility.
Logitech really tried to make this keyboard stand out in quality and comfort. With that said it can easily be used in the office or for video games.
The keyboard itself has a concave layout (from the side view) , making typing a little more accurate, without stumbling across other keys, to touch the ones you want. Plus the included pop out feet add an even nicer angle to it. For those that need taller feet, Logitech has 2 more options for that to increase to 4 or 8 degree angles.
Overall the keyboard is very comfortable and enjoyable to use. I am very satisfied with the slim design, and backlit keys. The lighting effects are really cool as well, I particularly like the reactive lighting, the highlights whatever key is pressed.
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Café quality beverages at home with the Bella Pro Series Capsule Coffee Maker and Milk Frother. Save time, money and customize your morning experience. Easy to use with programmable buttons to brew a single or double shot. Enhance your espresso and make a latte or cappuccino with perfectly textured milk ready in 90 seconds, hot or cold. Powerful 19 bars of pressure with a 1050-watt heating system provides rich and aromatic flavors. Quick 40-second preheat time so you can go about your day. Large 22-oz. removable water reservoir for added convenience and removable drip tray for a variety of cup sizes.
Customer Rating
5
Barista Quality Espresso at home
on October 22, 2020
Posted by: Aaronxx7
from central new york
This coffee machine is actually pretty classy looking, with it's low profile, slender attributes, and nice mix of glossy black and chrome finishes.The button design is pretty simple. with an on/off switch on the right side of the machine, and the single or double shot buttons above the pour spout. The tray for the cup is raised to meet the height of traditional espresso cups, but can be removed, to accommodate larger cups as well.Directly above the tray, is the slide out reservoir for the used pods, which can hold up to 10 pods. Above the spout is the lever to open the top of the machine to insert a pod. The pods can only be placed in one direction, in one spot. It is pretty much foolproof.
I didn't see any dimensions for the assembled machine on the site, so I am including them for anyone who is curious: height 9.84", width 4.33", and depth with water reservoir 14.5".
One feature that I thought was pretty neat, was the ability to change the water level for the desired shot. By holding down the brew button, until you release, you can determine the water level. Once this is done, the machine keeps this level as the new default.
To get the perfect espresso, one needs to focus on these fundamentals:
Water Pressure, Extraction Time, Water Temperature, and quality of the water and coffee used.
The Bella Pro series does a great job with the first three elements, the fourth and fifth is up to you.
Water Pressure, Extraction Time, Water Temperature, and quality of the water and coffee used.
The Bella Pro series does a great job with the first three elements, the fourth and fifth is up to you.
See pictures for crema, body and heart. All of which came out looking great with the Bella pro.
The Bella pro series coffee maker puts out 19 bars of pressure, which is more than double the industry recommended standard of 9 bars. With this much pressure, Bella is sure to be able to produce a quality cup of espresso, no matter which brand of espresso pod is used.
Bella uses a 1050 watt heating system to produce the optimal brewing temperature of about 195 degrees Fahrenheit.
The recommended brewing temperatures should be 190 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit, and can be obtained typically from any machine over 1000 watts.The coffee temperature in the cup was160 degrees Fahrenheit.
The recommended brewing temperatures should be 190 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit, and can be obtained typically from any machine over 1000 watts.The coffee temperature in the cup was160 degrees Fahrenheit.
The final step for the machine to take care of is the brew time. I timed a cold start single shot brew. It took the machine approximately 30 seconds to warm up, and 20 seconds to actually brew the shot. I timed the next consecutive shot at just 20 seconds. So we are right where we need to be when it comes to timing, as the recommended espresso brew times are between 20 to 30 seconds.
A double shot finished in about 45 seconds.
A double shot finished in about 45 seconds.
I also timed the milk frother, it is advertised to finish in 90 seconds. I checked it during several uses, and it typically took about 2 full minutes to finish frothing. It took a little longer than expected, but the results were quite fine. The milk was a nice warm temperature, and almost had a soft serve ice cream consistency. ( see picture ) The froth could hold it's form well when poured or scooped into the coffee.
Because it takes twice as long to froth the milk as it does to brew the coffee, you might want to start the frother first. Just as a side note, adding anything to the milk and frother could dramatically change the results. I added a small amount of hazelnut creamer to the milk, before frothing, and it ended up with almost no froth at all, it was extremely runny.
Because it takes twice as long to froth the milk as it does to brew the coffee, you might want to start the frother first. Just as a side note, adding anything to the milk and frother could dramatically change the results. I added a small amount of hazelnut creamer to the milk, before frothing, and it ended up with almost no froth at all, it was extremely runny.
The milk frother comes with 2 small mixer paddles that slide into the bottom of the frother. One is actually for creating the thick rich froth, and the other is just to keep the milk circulating so that it doesn't stick to the bottom of the machine too much, if you just want warmed milk to add to your coffee, instead of the frothed milk.The frother is stated as being cordless, which it is, to a degree. On the underside of the frother is a small circular plug, in which it is used to interface with a small base. The base has the cord and needs to be plugged in to actually use the frother. Because the frother and base fit together by a center plug, the frother can rotate or be placed on the base at any angle, creating the 360 degree use. After the frother is done frothing the milk it can be quickly lifted and placed anywhere needed, as the actual frother does not have any cords to get in the way. Which also makes it much easier to clean out afterwards too.
In case you were not aware, this machine will NOT accept K-cup pods. This machine was designed to work with Nespresso espresso pods.There are two types of Nespresso pods, the domed ones, and then there is a somewhat smaller version of a k-cup pod.This machine does NOT take the domed pods either (made for their Vertuo machines). It only takes the original pods, as pictured. While there are some third party Nespresso compatible pods out there, that will still work with this machine,The manufacturer recommends the Nespresso Original Coffee Capsules, due to the quality of the overall coffee. They source their beans from all over the world, but only from farmers that uphold their standards.
Overall this machine really does create a quality cup of espresso. The only negative remark I can say, is that it is a little difficult to find the correct pods for this machine. However they are out there, if you look in the right places. The Nespresso website can direct you to available retailers, but also offers a coffee club that you can sign up for, in which you will have access to custom and limited edition holiday blends, all delivered to your home, so that you never run out.
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The A20 Wireless headset Gen 2 is designed to give you gaming audio freedom on several levels. Its 2.4 GHz signal provides an extended wireless range and with the flip-to-mute microphone you can easily choose if you want to be heard or not. Additionally, the headset’s long lasting comfort and battery life allow you to game through those marathon sessions.
Customer Rating
5
Superior Sound and Comfort
on October 18, 2020
Posted by: Aaronxx7
from central new york
The design of the gen2 A20 is pretty nice, with it's flexible shell, adjustable head straps, and drop down mic. The head strap has ample cushion under it, making it feel virtually unnoticeable. The mic is slightly bendable, to be able to move it closer, or further away from your mouth. When the mic is completely turned up, it activates the mute function. The mic only needs to be turned slightly downward to unmute the headset, leaving you more option in positioning the mic during use.
The A20 headset is surround sound capable including Dolby Atmos and windows Sonic 3D spatial audio.Which version of surround sound used, will be depicted by the console or device the headset is connected to. The surround sound is actually very precise and easy to distinguish distance and direction in games. I used all three of the preset EQ modes and ended up sticking with the first mode, the "Astro" preset. It seemed to be the best at detecting incoming enemies. All the sounds were very clear, and realistic. I really appreciate how Astro made this setting by removing overwhelming loud sounds which become annoying over long periods of time , and kept the mid range audio to make everything still very distinguishable.
The 40 mm driver specs:
Sensitivity: 100 dB SPL 1kHz @ 1mW
Nominal impedance: 32 Ohm
Total harmonic distortion: < 3% (20 Hz - 10 kHz)
The 40 mm driver specs:
Sensitivity: 100 dB SPL 1kHz @ 1mW
Nominal impedance: 32 Ohm
Total harmonic distortion: < 3% (20 Hz - 10 kHz)
Astro pre-set EQ modes:
ASTRO
Best mode for all gamers – Audio V2 provides a neutral, smooth sound and has an extended frequency range for detailed, true-to-life soundscapes. It exists of non-fatiguing highs, clear mids and distortion-free bass creating well balanced audio overall.
Best mode for all gamers – Audio V2 provides a neutral, smooth sound and has an extended frequency range for detailed, true-to-life soundscapes. It exists of non-fatiguing highs, clear mids and distortion-free bass creating well balanced audio overall.
STUDIO
For music and movies. Neutral for accuracy across a range of media usages.
For music and movies. Neutral for accuracy across a range of media usages.
PRO
Ideal for streamers and pro gamers. Tuned towards mids and highs for precise details. Optimizes surround sound performance with lower bass levels, to keep everything clear.
Ideal for streamers and pro gamers. Tuned towards mids and highs for precise details. Optimizes surround sound performance with lower bass levels, to keep everything clear.
I really like how the ear cuffs are made of a very porous material, so that your ears can keep ventilated, which not only keeps them cooler, but also reduces the audio impact that some of the rubber ear cuffs create, as they trap all the air and sound in, to only vent in your ear. Not only does that hurt my ears, it makes for a very uncomfortable experience overall, in which I can only wear those types of headsets for very short periods.
To continue with the idea of comfort, Astro even made the headset itself out of a lightweight yet durable plastic. The headset weighs less than a pound, at about 11 ounces, and is very comfortable to wear all day. The ear cuffs are so soft, they are even comfortable while wearing glasses.
The A20 Gen 2 also has a 15hour battery life, which actually makes it possible to game all day. If left unattended, the headset will auto shut off in 10 minutes. And yes, the headset can be charged and used at the same time. It typically takes between 3 to 5 hours to charge.
The power button, and EQ button are on the back of the right ear cuff, above the volume dial. Everything is nicely spaced, making it easier to distinguish between the buttons.
Directly above and below the volume dial are the chat mixer buttons to adjust the volumes between game audio and chat audio, however please keep in mind that the PS4 only supports this option through an optical audio port. Seeing as this headset is wireless, and has no way to connect to an optical cable, that feature is not usable on the PS4. If you press the buttons, while connected to the PS4, they will just work kind of like the master volume control dial, effecting chat and game audio, at the same time. -- So now you might be wondering why these buttons are even on this headset, well it's because of the PC and Xbox. Both of these can take advantage of this feature. Which kind of leads me to the next best thing about this headset.
Directly above and below the volume dial are the chat mixer buttons to adjust the volumes between game audio and chat audio, however please keep in mind that the PS4 only supports this option through an optical audio port. Seeing as this headset is wireless, and has no way to connect to an optical cable, that feature is not usable on the PS4. If you press the buttons, while connected to the PS4, they will just work kind of like the master volume control dial, effecting chat and game audio, at the same time. -- So now you might be wondering why these buttons are even on this headset, well it's because of the PC and Xbox. Both of these can take advantage of this feature. Which kind of leads me to the next best thing about this headset.
This headset as you know can be used with any PC, but for an additional twenty dollars, you can buy a Xbox dongle/adapter. If you actually have a PS4 and Xbox One, this is a great feature, to seamlessly be able to use the headset on both systems. Just plug in the correct USB dongle. and you are good to go.
This headset can also connect to the PS5(with included dongle), and Xbox series X(with the optional Xbox dongle)
Because this headset uses a 2.4ghz signal to connect with, it has a range of 49ft. So, I could see you ending up accidentally being connected to the wrong console, if you leave all the dongles connected at the same time. The almost 50ft range is very impressive, I walked all the way through my house, and was able to stay connected to my console the whole time, which is more than I can say about my controller.
Astro's command center software for the PC is supposed to be able to be used to update the headset as well as
tune every input and output parameter including mic level adjustments. Create and save your own EQ modes and customize input/output levels, adjust Noise Gate, Sidetone, and create & share custom EQ presets. However at the time of writing this, I was unable to connect to the command center app with my headset, I tried 2 different computers with failed attempts. Astro's webpage for the A20 Gen 2 does list the command center app., and even links to the download page, but the software just does not recognize the new headset yet. From reading the descriptions on both of the command center apps, neither of them say they are specifically compatible with the Gen 2 version of the A20. So, hopefully they will fix this issue, because it would be nice to adjust some of the settings on the headset. Just as a side note, the headset still connects as a plug and play device with Windows 10 PCs. You just have to set the USB adapter/dongle to "PC" mode, by pressing the small black button on the adapter/dongle. When pressed the blue light will turn white. The white light is for "PC" mode, and the blue light is for the "PS4" mode. The headset works great on PCs and you can still switch between the 3 preset EQ modes.
tune every input and output parameter including mic level adjustments. Create and save your own EQ modes and customize input/output levels, adjust Noise Gate, Sidetone, and create & share custom EQ presets. However at the time of writing this, I was unable to connect to the command center app with my headset, I tried 2 different computers with failed attempts. Astro's webpage for the A20 Gen 2 does list the command center app., and even links to the download page, but the software just does not recognize the new headset yet. From reading the descriptions on both of the command center apps, neither of them say they are specifically compatible with the Gen 2 version of the A20. So, hopefully they will fix this issue, because it would be nice to adjust some of the settings on the headset. Just as a side note, the headset still connects as a plug and play device with Windows 10 PCs. You just have to set the USB adapter/dongle to "PC" mode, by pressing the small black button on the adapter/dongle. When pressed the blue light will turn white. The white light is for "PC" mode, and the blue light is for the "PS4" mode. The headset works great on PCs and you can still switch between the 3 preset EQ modes.
Overall this headset is really a great wireless option for ALL your gaming needs, I was genuinely impressed with it's comfort and audio quality!
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Juicing at home means great nutrition and delicious drinks whenever you want them, and saving money, too. Now we've made it easier than ever to turn healthy fruits and vegetables into delicious, colorful, vitamin-packed juices right at home, with faster cleaning and more convenience. With patented auto-clean technology, this Oster Self-Cleaning Juice Extractor rinses and scrubs hard-to-clean pulp and fiber from the filter in just seconds, for hands-free cleanup. This versatile Oster juicer has an extra-large food chute that fits most whole fruits and vegetables—that means less prep work for you. The power-performance, 1000-watt dual-speed motor easily extracts both soft and hard ingredients in seconds. The convenient drip-stopper nozzle prevents dripping after juicing, and the stainless steel locking arm ensures the juicer works only when locked and secure. The parts are BPA-free and dishwasher-safe.
Customer Rating
5
Super Juicer
on September 26, 2020
Posted by: Aaronxx7
from central new york
The Oster Self cleaning juicer is actually a centrifugal juicer. Centrifugal juicers use a spinning strainer to separate the juice from the pulp through tiny holes in the strainer. There is also a flat blade at the bottom of the strainer to help shred the food. The spinning strainer makes a powerful centrifuge that forces the juice through it.
Looks wise, the juicer is pretty basic in form, with the food chute and cover being a sturdy clear plastic, and the rest of the machine being a dark gray plastic, and a brushed stainless steel. The machine itself is kinda on the tall side, when compared to most of my other counter appliances. It's about 18.5" tall, the same height as my cabinets. So it fits pretty snug, fully assembled. luckily, you can lose some of the height by leaving it disassembled. Without the food pusher and lid, the height is 17 inches. If you wanted to get creative, with the height savings, you could turn the food chute upside down, and place it into the pulp reservoir ( **see photo ), this brings it down to about 13.5 inches. Although the inner parts will be exposed, so you might want to cover it with a plastic bag or something to protect it from dust. Or you could go completely without the food chute and cover, making the machine much shorter at a little over 10inches in height. The overall width and depth are acceptable at about 7.5" x 11.5", from the outermost parts of the machine. The juicer is heavy enough to stay put during use, at around 9 lbs, but still light enough to move around.Typically 800 watts is sufficient to juice most foods, but the Oster self cleaning model is equipped with a 1000 watt motor. This makes juicing very easy, and extremely quick. The juicer took only seconds to go through everything we threw at it, even whole oranges, cored apples, carrots, and celery. Even with the more powerful motor, it is still not recommended to put anything in the unit with large pits, like mangos and peaches.
Believe it or not, there really isn't much actual data floating around the internet or even through their support line, about this juicers spec's.
However, based on information from similar machines, we can surmise;That the juice yield should be around 50% , obviously some fruits and veggies will have different yields than others.To increase yield percentages, you can try soaking some foods in water overnight, to soften and boost the yield.
However, based on information from similar machines, we can surmise;That the juice yield should be around 50% , obviously some fruits and veggies will have different yields than others.To increase yield percentages, you can try soaking some foods in water overnight, to soften and boost the yield.
This juicer has 2 speeds, a lower speed for soft fruits, and a high speed for thicker fruits, and vegetables.The high speed setting runs between 10000RPM to 14000RPM (some of Oster's similar models were reported to run at 14000rpm )The low speed setting sounds like it is definitely less than half of the high speed, probably closer to 70% to 80% slower.
There is a lot of misleading information about the actual nutrient retention from juicing, and the processes involved.The truth of the matter is that there really hasn't been a lot of credible studies done to prove any claims. The research would have to be pretty extensive, to include the different types of juiced items, and then even though there are only 3 types of juicing processes, there are tons of different machines for each process that could yield different results. What we do know is that there are a lot of nutrients passed on to the actual juice, and even some in the leftover pulp and typically discard materials.
The juice must be consumed in less than 24 hours before it oxidizes, actually the sooner the better because some nutrients actually lose their potency the longer the juice sits around.
Do not use continuously for 5 minutes or longer, as it may get too heated. Allow the machine to cool off a little bit, before continuing.
Every time before you begin adding items to the juicer, allow the unit to run for 10 seconds before dropping any food items in.
Every time before you begin adding items to the juicer, allow the unit to run for 10 seconds before dropping any food items in.
Large pits, like mangos,and peaches can damage the unit, so be sure to remove those before placing the item in the machine.
Not all fruits or vegetables contain juice, like avocados and bananas. These items can clog the machine and cause possible damage.They can still be added to any drink afterwards, or by combining everything with the juice in a blender. If you are unsure what fruits or veggies to not juice, you can do an internet search. In a quick general search, they also do not suggest juicing blueberries, cherries, or mangos. It's actually a really good idea to search for more information regarding what items you are going to juice. I also discovered that several websites say that putting whole apples in a juicer is a bad idea, because the seeds can contain amygdalin, which could be harmful to our digestive systems.
Keep in mind that juices contain the majority of the food's sugars, so keep that in mind, if you are diabetic. While homemade juices usually contain less sugars than store bought juices, it's still a good idea to try to balance out your juice items to get a good mix of sweetness and nutrients.
Depending on what combination of fruits or vegetables is used for your juice, you can take the left over fiber and pulp and use it in soups or added flavor on deserts. Some people even like to add some of the pulp back into the juice.
The Self cleaning feature works pretty good, but it is specifically for the filter/strainer. Which actually is one of the harder things on a juicer to clean, because of all the sharp points, and how materials clog in it. After the self cleaning is completed, it takes 5 seconds to take the chute and cover off to clean the rest. Most of the removable parts can be cleaned in a dishwasher too.
Overall this juicer has been pretty great, it's super fast at making any juice, the collection cup even has a little divider in it to seperate the froth from the actual juice, for a clean finished product. The 3" food chute is large enough to accommodate many whole foods, and makes things quicker. The self cleaning feature keeps the filter clean and free of clogs. It comes apart in seconds for cleaning the rest of the unit (and these parts are dishwasher safe). The juicer has been pretty fun to use, and experiment with. It's nice to have more control over what goes into (or stays out of) the juice my family drinks!
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The Filtrete™ Advanced Under Sink Quick Change Water Filtration System 3US-PS01 is easy to install and maintain. It's an under sink water filtration system that connects to the kitchen or bath faucet.
Customer Rating
5
Best water filter for the price
on September 19, 2020
Posted by: Aaronxx7
from central new york
The Filtrete under sink water filter system is a great choice for most residential needs. The filter operates at 1.5gpm and filters up to 1,500 gallons of water.Each filter typically lasts about 6 months under normal operating conditions.For high use water systems, the filter will need to be replaced sooner. There is no meter for when the filter needs to be actually changed, but there is a chemical sticker included in the box. The sticker is activated by pinching the small button on the back of it, which releases a chemical into the paper. It takes approximately six months for the sticker to fill with color, indicating that your filter needs to be changed. Filtrete also offers a text reminder service that you can sign up for. Although if you notice a drop in water pressure, or any other change in water quality, then you should change the filter as early as needed.
This filtrete filter is advertised to remove 4 types of contaminants, lead, microbial cysts, chlorine, and any solids over 0.5microns (which typically include; sand, sediment, rust, and soil ). From what I can tell so far, it is doing a good job.Our drinking water is typically over chlorinated, and has a lot of calcium or hardness to the water. After installing the new filter, and letting it run for 7 minutes, I poured a glass of water. I held it up to the light, and everything looked crystal clear. Right away I could smell that the chlorine scent had been removed. The water itself felt softer, and definitely tasted better than the straight tap water. It actually tasted just as good as most bottled waters
Just as a side note, this filter is designed to be a great choice for typical tap water environments. However if you live in an area where there is a lot of water contaminants or pollution, then you might want to think about also using a second step for additional water filtration, or try one of 3M's pricier options. Especially, if your area is known to have problems with NSF/ANSI 401 or VOC contaminants.
Installation really is as easy as they say, it takes less than 30 minutes to install. If everything under your sink is easily accessible then 10 minutes is actually pretty reasonable. This water filter is not recommended to be installed on the hot water line, as the water temperature should not exceed 100 degrees fahrenheit. The only thing you need to do to your existing water line under your sink, is to disconnect the cold water line, at the shut off valve, (obviously turn off the water first). From here all you have to do is mount the filter base close enough to the valve, so everything can still be connected with the supplied hoses. The base only needs three screws to mount it. Just remember to make sure you will have enough room for the attached filter, and hoses. The two plastic hoses that come with the filter are easy to attach. One end of each of the hoses just presses into the base, with it's quick connect couplers. The couplers remind me a lot of the old finger trap toys we had as kids. Once the hose is inserted into the coupler, it feels impossible to remove. Unless you apply pressure inward at the coupler lip, and then pull the hose out, the included instructions have a diagram better showing this process. The other ends of the blue hoses need to be attached to the remaining adapters included. Just keep track of the direction of the water, as indicated on the base. The left hose should connect to the water valve, and the right hose should connect to the water hose dangling from the faucet. Turn the water valve back on, screw in the filter and check for leaks.The cool thing is that the base is supposed to shut off the water flow, when the filter is removed, making replacing the filter extremely easy. No need to play with the valve or anything else.
The water pressure had dropped a little bit after installing the filter, but it was still pretty good, and way better than a lot of those faucet attachment filter systems.
Really for what you get with the ease of installation, filter life, quick filter changes, and great tasting water, you would not expect to be paying such a reasonable price for a water filter. For the price range, this is definitely the best choice!
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Refreshed and ready to take its rightful spot atop a new generation of consoles, the Turtle Beach® Stealth™ 600 Gen 2 is the successor to the best-selling wireless gaming headset for PS5™, PS4™ & PS4™ Pro. The Stealth™ 600 Gen 2 wireless gaming headset is enhanced with a host of upgrades, including a larger high-sensitivity flip-to-mute mic that delivers improved chat clarity and now seamlessly integrates into the headset when muted. The headband and hinge design have been reinforced for added long-term durability, and soft, glasses-friendly ear cushions provide plush comfort while refined 50mm speakers produce high-quality, immersive sound and are optimized to unleash the power of Sony 3D Audio on PS5™. A user-friendly audio preset button on the headset allows for easy access to customize audio, and gamers can still count on Turtle Beach’s Superhuman Hearing® for an audio advantage on the battlefield. Finally, connectivity is made easy with the included, mini-USB Transmitter that wirelessly connects from your PlayStation® console to headset.
Customer Rating
5
Powerful Superhuman, and Directional Sound
on September 8, 2020
Posted by: Aaronxx7
from central new york
This headset is PS5 compatible, so you can keep using it if you decide to upgrade to the new system later this year.I found the headset to be pretty comfortable, and really appreciate the fact that they made ear cuffs that work so well with glasses.
The overall design is pretty standard, durable plastic arch with 1/4 thick padding, and 1/2 inch ear cushions. Except these ear cushions are angled to accommodate comfort for both people with glasses or without. The boom mic can be dropped to activate, and raised to mute. The mic even has a small hinge in the base, to angle it a little closer to your mouth, when extended. The ear cuffs tilt and pivot for angled comfort, and can be turned out 90 degrees to lay flat. and protect the inner ear cuffs from collecting dust. All the controls are located on the left ear cuff. There are two dials, and 2 buttons. The top dial is for the master volume. The bottom dial is to adjust the feedback from your own voice in chat. Which is a nice feature, to keep people from yelling too loudly during chats. The power button is recessed to avoid accidental presses, and easily distinguished from the raised "mode" button. All the controls are easy to find and use, while wearing the headset.
The overall design is pretty standard, durable plastic arch with 1/4 thick padding, and 1/2 inch ear cushions. Except these ear cushions are angled to accommodate comfort for both people with glasses or without. The boom mic can be dropped to activate, and raised to mute. The mic even has a small hinge in the base, to angle it a little closer to your mouth, when extended. The ear cuffs tilt and pivot for angled comfort, and can be turned out 90 degrees to lay flat. and protect the inner ear cuffs from collecting dust. All the controls are located on the left ear cuff. There are two dials, and 2 buttons. The top dial is for the master volume. The bottom dial is to adjust the feedback from your own voice in chat. Which is a nice feature, to keep people from yelling too loudly during chats. The power button is recessed to avoid accidental presses, and easily distinguished from the raised "mode" button. All the controls are easy to find and use, while wearing the headset.
The 5 Preset EQ modes are accessed by tapping the "Mode" button, they include: Signature Sound, Bass Boost, Bass + Treble Boost, and Vocal Boost.Although the most impressive audio feature is the "Superhuman Hearing" , which amplifies typically hard to hear audio, like footsteps,gun reloads and other stealthy type sounds you would normally miss. To activate or deactivate the Superhuman Hearing, just tap the power button, an audio cue will indicate the confirmed action.
There is no 3.5mm audio jack, and the included USB C cable is for charging only, it does not transmit audio. With a 15 hour run time, at least you won't have to charge it very often.If you find yourself with a depleted battery, and have a long enough USB C cable you can charge the headset and still be connected wirelessly to your system for normal use.
There isn't a dedicated Chat Vs Game audio mixer on this model. Although the PS4 System's chat party options do have this feature, and can be accessed by pressing the PS button. Look for the chat party "audio mixer", here you can slide the mixer to amplify "party" audio or "non-party audio".
Another important thing to mention is that the USB adapter needs to be plugged in directly to the PS4. I had mine plugged into a USB 3.0 hub, that was connected to one of the two USB ports on my system. My other port was tied up with a USB hard drive for additional game storage. I noticed that the headset's audio was cutting out and my voice chat was barely heard by other players, while connected to the hub. Using a powered hub, or connecting it directly to the system seemed to alleviate this problem, so just be aware that some USB hubs may impede the headset's performance.
The surround sound is actually very accurate when it comes to direction, and the audio is very clean and clear. Which is no surprise, coming from Turtle Beach, as they have been one of the premier gaming audio providers for over 15 years, and in the audio business since 1975. The sound is so good, and easy to locate other players, that most people are dumbfounded when I turn to shoot them as they are trying to creep up on me, and there are no UAVs in the air. The 50mm speakers and Turtle Beaches included audio features really deliver with the new GEN 2 line!
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Malwarebytes Premium protects against malware, including viruses, ransomware, and spyware, without slowing you down. It removes any existing infections and proactively prevents future ones. It also defends against phishing scams, fake or malicious websites, infected ads, credit card skimmers and credential stealers. Expand your protection to your other devices (computers, smartphones, or tablets).
Customer Rating
5
Excellent cybersecurity protection
on September 6, 2020
Posted by: Aaronxx7
from central new york
Malwarebytes' new katana engine, offers increased speed and scanning depths, while using less of your system's resources.The new interface is very simple, direct and easy to use for users of all skills. Most of the time you will not even know that malwarebytes is running in the background until you need it.While advanced users can go into the settings and change most aspects of the software, to fit their needs.
Regular use of this software and scans can keep your device running faster, cleaner and extend battery life by removing PUPs, and ransomware that can hog your resources and charge you to remove their issues and malicious content.
The software Works best when it can scan your system on a daily basis. Not only does it look for signatures of known viruses and malware, but it also uses the daily scans to create a snapshot or profile of your system's natural processes. With this snapshot Malwarebytes can look for anomalies and determine if they are harmful.
Most of the scans I performed on my PC, Android phone and chromebook took less than 2 minutes. With the hardware acceleration option set, in the settings on my PC, scans were just over a minute.
Most of the scans I performed on my PC, Android phone and chromebook took less than 2 minutes. With the hardware acceleration option set, in the settings on my PC, scans were just over a minute.
Malwarebytes is a great stand alone internet security option, but can also run alongside most other popular Antivirus and Firewall options for an added level of protection. The software scans all the locations in your system that typically harbor activity surrounding malware and viruses, like the memory, startup items, registry, and file systems.
On demand scans can also be done on any drive, folder or file, by right clicking the mouse over the item, and selecting Malwarebytes from the context menu. An entire hard drive scan can take much longer than the daily threat scan, based on your system hardware and size of the drive. It took my PC an hour to scan a 1TB hard drive.
With the Premium version of Malwarebytes you get real time protection for adware, malware, exploit attacks, ransom attacks, and malicious websites.I tried searching for some questionable websites that typically contain malicious items. The real-time protection kicked in by blocking the websites before the page even loaded in my browser. Plus, Malwarebytes identified the specific threat on each website. I had some pages blocked due to malware, PUPs, Trojans, and malvertising.One really cool feature of Malwarebytes, is the ability to show more information about anything and everything detected by the software. Just click on the item detected, and you will be taken to a webpage with more details and information about the item. The app's "allow list" can be propagated from scans, by selecting the ignore button on items that you want to keep, or by hitting the "add" button in the settings view of the "allow list".
If you are serious about learning more about cybersecurity, the app will direct you to news and current information in the field. This link can be found in the settings, or menu based on the device being used.
The smartphone app gives you an app manager that lets you uninstall apps, and view the privacy audit, which gives a detailed list of every app on your phone, and what permissions it has been granted on your device. The security audit gives you a quick look at potential vulnerabilities on your phone.
So far, I have been very impressed with the real time protection, scan results and small footprint this software takes up. I have seen new items found on my devices through threat scans, and have been pleasantly surprised at how well the real time protection works with any browser.
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Brew coffee at your leisure with this Breville Vertuo Next Classic espresso machine. Centrifusion technology with spin rates of up to 7000 rpm ensure thorough coffee extraction, and the included 12 Vertuo coffee capsules introduce you to a variety of coffee flavors. This Breville Vertuo Next Classic espresso machine is Bluetooth-enabled for easy updates, installation and synchronizing with the Nespresso mobile app.
Customer Rating
5
Authentic Espressos &Coffee in less than a minute
on August 29, 2020
Posted by: Aaronxx7
from central new york
If you love espressos but don't like waiting in lines at a coffee shop, than this is the machine for you.
(This is my first Nespresso machine. After seeing how good the coffee looks in the commercials, and my dislike for lines. I decided to give them a chance, and so far, I'm glad I did.)
(This is my first Nespresso machine. After seeing how good the coffee looks in the commercials, and my dislike for lines. I decided to give them a chance, and so far, I'm glad I did.)
Nespresso has done a great job at making an elegant yet space saving machine, that not only produces high quality espressos in under a minute, but also makes all sizes of your favorite coffee beverages.
The Vertuo Next Premium is only 5.5 inches wide, which makes this instant coffee machine able to squeeze in between your other counter appliances. At only 12.5 high, it should fit under most cabinets as well, although you might need an additional 5 to 7 inches of height to open the lid to place the capsule/pod inside the unit. The black finish is very smooth, and looks as rich as the coffee tastes. The chrome lined cup holder can be manually placed at 1 of 3 different heights to fit different sized cups for the appropriate brew. It was also a nice touch, to have the used pods automatically eject into a trash reservoir in the machine. The trash reservoir can be completely removed and rinsed as needed. If you subscribe to Nespresso for your coffee orders, all the used pods can be returned at no charge, for recycling to Nespresso. In fact Nespresso is very big on recycling, with utilizing 54% of recycled plastics in the making of each Vertuo Next machine.
The brewed espressos and coffees come out in less than a minute every time, and always at the right temperature. Most cups have just enough froth while brewing to still enjoy while drinking.
Everything is automatic to the pods you select. The machine can read each pod, and knows the correct ounces of water , pressure and temperature for each one.
Nespresso pods are actually a little tough to find locally, and the third party Nespresso pods that they do sell in most stores do not fit this specific Nespresso machine. So the best way to keep a healthy supply of your favorite pods, is to subscribe to Nespresso. The shipping, and recycling is all free, and they include a $10 off coupon in the box for new orders. Plus you do have access to special limited time only blends. Currently Nespresso has about 28 different blends, with beans sourced from over 100,000 different farmers throughout the world.
The samples of coffee included in the box will give one a good idea as to what to look for, on future orders. All the included pods had rich flavours and nice aromas.
I also like the fact that after you brew a pod, and want an instant top off to your cup, you can simply tap the brew button, to start an extra pour. Then tap the brew button again to stop it.
This machine can handle 5 different brew sizes from single espressos 1.35oz to tall glasses of 14ounces. So everyone in the house can literally get what they want, for a morning or anytime brew.
Everything is automatic to the pods you select. The machine can read each pod, and knows the correct ounces of water , pressure and temperature for each one.
Nespresso pods are actually a little tough to find locally, and the third party Nespresso pods that they do sell in most stores do not fit this specific Nespresso machine. So the best way to keep a healthy supply of your favorite pods, is to subscribe to Nespresso. The shipping, and recycling is all free, and they include a $10 off coupon in the box for new orders. Plus you do have access to special limited time only blends. Currently Nespresso has about 28 different blends, with beans sourced from over 100,000 different farmers throughout the world.
The samples of coffee included in the box will give one a good idea as to what to look for, on future orders. All the included pods had rich flavours and nice aromas.
I also like the fact that after you brew a pod, and want an instant top off to your cup, you can simply tap the brew button, to start an extra pour. Then tap the brew button again to stop it.
This machine can handle 5 different brew sizes from single espressos 1.35oz to tall glasses of 14ounces. So everyone in the house can literally get what they want, for a morning or anytime brew.
Even though I enjoy the smell of my coffee brewing, I do not like lingering scents, like from a traditional coffee pot. I used to hate that half of the house would smell like a burnt coffee pot. Which is why I love these instant coffee machines. Once you are done, simply bag up the used pods, and no smell.
I would like to point out that you are supposed to flush the system before your first use, by filling the water reservoir and tapping the brew button 3 times. This cleaning process can be done at any time, and is recommended periodically, or if your system has sat for a long time between uses.
Another thing to mention, is that I always use filtered water to fill the machine to reduce lime scale, and prevent anything from altering the intended flavor of the coffee.
Overall I think this space saving design is great for a quick and delicious cup of coffee or espressos! With most people moving to delivery for groceries and other essential products, it would make sense to get your coffee delivered too, especially when there are no shipping charges !
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Does everything come in the box for it to work correctly with the ps5 or do i need the purchase the hdmi adapter on astro website that is sold separately?
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Do you need to update the headset when you get it in order to use it
no, you do not need to update it before use.
It's plug and play
It's plug and play
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