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Sound Driven Performance. Faster - Higher ~ Stronger ~ Sennheiser~s new SPORT True Wireless drives your performance with our most premium sound, Adaptable Acoustics that lets you tailor the sound for the level of focus or awareness you prefer and an outstanding secure fit. Powered by Sennheiser~s dynamic TrueResponse transducer, the SPORT True Wireless energizes with optimal clarity and full bass. Its unique Adaptable Acoustics feature let you choose an open ear adapter style when you want to minimize body-borne noise and require more situational awareness or an insulating Closed ear adapter that blocks background noise for a focused audio experience. The SPORT True Wireless~s sleek ergonomic design offers brilliant comfort with a choice of fins and ear adapters to ensure a secure customized fit. Its IP54 rating means it can take on the elements, withstand splashes and easily handle sweat or rain. And with up to 27 hours battery life with on-the-go charging ~ it~s ready for anything you are.
 
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Great Sound and Durability
on June 24, 2022
Posted by: Aaronxx7
These earbuds are a little bigger than some of the other earbuds I have
had, yet they don't feel any heavier.
The comfort is a little off at first while wearing these buds, as they need
to fit pretty snug for the proper acoustics, and
so that they don't fall out during workouts, or other activities. However
you do get used to them, and it's a nice point
of relief to know that you aren't going to have to go searching for them if
you turn your head too quickly.
Once you get used to them, it's easy to forget you even have them in.
The sound is very clear during phone calls, and the 4 mics do an excellent
job at transferring your voice
to the other caller clearly. The Sidetone feature gives you an audio
feedback of your own voice so that you are
not raising your voice or yelling in an effort to hear yourself talk. Most
people don't realize how important
that feedback is when using a headphone system, until they either see
someone else doing it, or someone
else clues them in that they are yelling. The Sidetone feature can be
turned on or off through
the phone app, and offers two levels of feedback.
While I didn't notice it advertised, I have been able to use the earbuds
one at a time. Each earbud offers the
assistant feature, plus the buttons can be programmed as needed with the
mfr app, so you should be able to
add whatever features you use most to either bud.
The app doesn't offer a ton of functionality, but it does give you preset
EQ settings, a custom EQ setting
and custom button functionality. The button actions can be swapped around
(as noted before) or disabled.
It also lets you switch between the "Aware" and "Focus" features.
The charging case also seems just a little bulkier than the others, but the
earbuds and the case can provide you
with 27 hours of use. Each bud can last for around 9 hours. These buds do
offer a type of rapid charging,
giving you an hour's worth of play from just a ten minute charge.
The case because it is a little bulky does come with a lanyard, so you can
hang it from other things like a belt loop,
bicycle bars, backpacks or other items. However the lanyard is too small to
fit around your head and wear around your neck.
The adaptive sound system is pretty interesting with the 2 modes: focus
mode ( which tries to reduce outside noises) and the aware
mode ( which lets more ambient noise in). The aware mode reproduces the
outside noises and includes them into whatever you are listening to.
The focus mode doesn't repeat any outside noises, so the earbud by itself
cancels out a lot of the surrounding noises. To further emphasize these
two modes, Sennheiser includes two different types of earbud adapters( the
inner ear rubber piece). One of the two types is lighter (the "open"
adapter)and lets more
sound pass through it, the other is more dense (the "closed" adapter)and
blocks out more of the ambient noises.
You would think that the best sound experience would be from the focus mode
with the "closed" earbud adapters, but honestly I prefer the sound quality
and bass
from the "closed" adapter and the "aware" mode. For me, for some reason the
bass seems to get lost in the focus mode especially with the closed
adapters.
There are a few different combinations to choose from, and each has their
bonuses for using.
Another thing that I have noticed is that placement of how these buds are
angled into your ear canal is crucial. Make sure you are using the correct
size adapters and fins,
because otherwise you might not have a tight enough fit, or the speakers
could be angled in the wrong direction, instead of centered down the ear
canal.
If the sound just doesn't sound right, then there is a good chance things
are not lined up. Try holding and angling the buds into different positions
for the best
enhanced sound, with the correct adapters and fins it should stay in that position.
These are sweat and water resistant, however large drops of water can trigger the
touch buttons on the earbuds
Overall these earbuds offer a great variety of options on how you can listen to your music, podcasts, stories or calls. With the right EQ setting, earbud adaptes, and mode you should be able to accommodate any type of audio under any circumstances. The audio levels can max out at 110dbs and can produce bass good enough to feel the impact.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Upgrade from the last generation with the new ROG Strix G10CE, a Windows 11 gaming desktop that delivers exhilarating gaming experiences powered by an 11th Gen Intel~ Core~ i5-11400F processor and NVIDIA~ GeForce GTX1660Ti graphics.
 
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Great for a mid ranged gaming rig
on May 11, 2022
Posted by: Aaronxx7
from New York
This Asus PC is a pretty solid mid range gaming computer. The Republic Of Gamers has been around since 2006,and has been focused on making better gaming PCs and peripherals since it began.
While this setup is not going to wow a professional gamer, it can make a casual gamer pretty happy.I was able to run some very popular pc games at different settings with all favorable results.
I would like to point out that even with the graphics options set to very high and ultra in some games,this pc never crashed. The frame rates did drop pretty low on some games, and there was some shifting in the graphics, but the games were still playable.
I am using a Samsung 42" 4K monitor, with the G10CE right out of the box, with no mods to the systemor any of the games played.
The first thing you want to do before diving straight in to play any games is make sure that your systemand all it's drivers are up to date. I had at least half a dozen after I plugged everything in. You can checkfor some of these updates in the "My Asus" app. You can also set "games" as your "TaskFirst" priority. This sets gaming to a higher priority, and bumps tasks of lower priority down to the next level. Once all your updates are complete, it's a good idea to check out the Armoury Crate. The Armoury Crategives you some options in configuring the performance of the PC, it will let you configure for performance,energy consumption, noise level and temperature control. You can easily switch between saved profiles 
Aside from the Armoury Crate, the only other pre-installed gaming utility is the Windows Game Bar.
One of the coolest features of the ROG systems is the intense lighting effects. All the lighting can be alteredwith preset or custom colors, and can be set to illuminate with different techniques, like strobe, breathing,rainbow, starry night and more. The color scheme can even be spread to your desktops background, andset to sync between all ROG peripherals (if you have any).
The G10CE.306 comes with a 16 GB Micron 8ATF2G64AZ stick of RAM. Which is a pretty reliablememory stick, but doesn't quite reach the benchmarks of some of the more expensive options out there.It does have 3 open memory slots that you can add to, the max is 64GB
The graphics card is one of Nvidia's newer options, but is pretty much the middle of the row. It's GPU clock speeds run between 1500MHz and 1770MHz, and has 6GB of VRam.
The 1660 Ti has a 120W TDP which is a remarkably low power draw for its performance.
The WDC PC SN530 SDBPNPZ-512G-1002 512GB SSD, is very fast even for a SSD,reaching avg. 4K-64Thread Read Speeds of 1,110MB/s . However, it has varying results for the write speeds
averaging around 437MB/s. 
The CPU i5-11400F is a very reliable CPU that works well under most normal circumstances, and even returns favorable resultsat max operating levels. During game play testing, the CPU only maxed out when the graphics setting were set to their highest for each game, otherwise the CPU ran at 50% to 60% for lower but still high graphic settings.Even with the CPU at max the PC never crashed or froze at all.
I tested the PC with a few different benchmark utilities, and all of them came back with the same results, that this build would work excellent for a general desktop, pretty good as a workstation, and very good as a mid range gaming PC.
The easiest way to improve the performance is to add to the RAM, and then move on to upgrading the GPU if your need formore intense games increases. The SSD works very good, but is only 512GB, so if you plan on installing more than half a dozenbig games, you are going to have to add to the storage.
I was able to run the following games with these results:
Fortnite - high graphics options, beta, 4KFPS = between 100 to 300 (depending on the density of other players and objects)- everything ran fine, and had excellent resolution
Halo Infinite - 4K, ultra high graphic optionsFPS= 34 to 46 with some shifting in the graphics- the play was kind of slow but did not stutter
Destiny 2 - 4K, high graphic optionsFPS= around 50 the game looked good and responded well - no issues
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - 4K, ultra graphics optionsFPS= 24-26 some shifting in the screen, slow performance, but still fast enough to play
Obviously with lower graphic options, and lower resolutions, all of these games wereable to play smoothly and without issue. So it's more a question of how good do you
want it to look vs how well it's going to play. I did find a middle ground on each game that I thought looked good, and performed very well.
Overall, I think this is a great option for a non serious gamer, or a gamer on a budget.It works well out of the box, and can be easily upgraded to higher levels with just afew changes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Unleash true console immersion with the Razer Kaira Pro for PlayStation~a wireless PS5|4 headset with haptics powered by Razer HyperSense. With the ability to feel what you hear and advanced connectivity to get you back in action seamlessly, you~ll have no trouble losing yourself in your game. Utlitizing the included USB-C dongle you can game exactly how you want on PlayStation, PC, Mac, Android, and Nintendo Switch.
 
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Sound that moves you! literally!!
on May 5, 2022
Posted by: Aaronxx7
from New York
The Razer Kaira Pro headset is designed to engulf the user in a whole new
audio experience.
Razer has come up with a new hepatic feedback design that more accurately
mimics sound's impact within your audio environment. The hepatic feedback
deemed "Hypersense" uses a much larger frequency range in it's vibrations
to offer different degrees of impact. The Hypersense frequency operates
between 20 to 200 Hz, while traditional vibration modules only use 60 Hz.
This variation in frequency allows Razer to be more subtle where needed and
very intense with higher and explosive sounds.
Because the hepatic feedback can vary in intensity, the vibrations will not
drown out the incoming audio. Making this headset still very accurate when
it comes to sound direction. The hypersense feature does offer three levels of intensity.
However, if you do not like the hepatic feedback, it can be turned off.
With the Hypersense and RGB on the battery life might last up to 11 hours,
without them you could be looking at an amazing 50 hours of play.
The sound quality is very impressive. The headset can get very loud, but
still retains it's clarity.
The bass is more than you would expect from a gaming headset, and sounds
even better with the Hypersense.
The directional audio is right on the money, especially when using the
correct EQ setting for the application. When using the FPS mode, it's even
easier to identify incoming footsteps and the direction from where they
came. With the Amplifier mode you won't miss anything, not even a buzzing
fly or rustling leaves. You can even enter a custom EQ setting through the
Razer Audio App to fit your style.
The headset can sync up with your phone for calls, music or even mobile
gaming. There is a gaming mode that can be used for any device connected to
the headset via Bluetooth, the gaming mode , when activated, reduces audio
latency, keeping you ahead of the competition. You can answer calls ,hang up, pause music, skip tracks and more with the press of a button.
You can switch between the console audio and the Bluetooth audio by double
pressing the Bluetooth button.
Once the headset is connected to your phone, you can use the app to change
the Chroma colors , The logo can be changed to any color, and also has a
few different pattern options.
The chat features work great with enhanced clarity and volume. It's very
easy to hear everyone in your chat party. While the headset itself does not
offer audio mixing between game and chat sounds, you can change this
through the chat party settings on your PS5.
The mic has a supercardioid design. Much like other cardioid headsets this
mic collects sounds in a kind of heart shaped design, but does it on a
tighter scale. The Supercardioid feature helps to eliminate background
audio and focus it's input on what's directly in front of it.
Even though this headset is a perfect match for the PS5, it can be used with PCs and other consoles (excluding Xboxes). The headset adapter uses a USB C connection, but the unit comes with a cable adapter to use the adapter with a standard USB port.
The Bluetooth can also be used to connect to other compatible devices.
The Kaira Pro also comes with 50mm drivers for a wider range in audio vs the normal 40mm.
Overall this headset is exceptional and excels at everything it does. The ear cups are made with a cooling material to add to the comfort. The sound is perfect, the hepatic feedback is great, the design is very functional and solid, it even has numbered notches on the headband extensions so that you can keep it even on both sides. The whole thing just feels very practical and rugged.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Canon imageFORMULA RS40 photo and document scanner provides high-resolution photo scanning along with full-featured document scanning. Users can quickly and easily convert paper photos and documents to digital files for sharing or storage. The RS40 includes software to enhance scanned photographic images, extract and convert text from scanned documents. Reduce clutter, categorize and organize paper photographs and documents efficiently with the RS40.
 
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Great for BackingUp Family Photos
on February 26, 2022
Posted by: Aaronxx7
from New York
This scanner is perfect for the photo archivists
And anyone looking to digitize or organize all their business files, tax documents, legal papers and even receipts
The scanner tray can hold up to 40 photos at a time, up to 5x7 inches.
They don't recommended more than ten 8x10 photos to batch scan. Although it is
possible to batch scan photos of different sizes from the document feeder,
it's best to stay with photos that are all close in size. I noticed several
crooked looking photos when scanning too many different sizes at once.
Canon advertises scanning speeds of 40 photos per minute, but that is with 4x6s in grayscale
at 300 dpi.
In color it can scan 30 photos per minute ( 4x6 @ 300 dpi).
I ran some timed scans at different settings with 40 photos in the feeder
tray.
6min 35sec @ 600 dpi with all enhancement options and 4x6 photos
5min 42sec @ 1200 dpi with all enhancement options and mostly 3x4 photos
and some 4x6s
5mins ....... @ 1200 dpi with NO enhancement options mostly 3x4 photos with
some 4x6s
1min 30sec @300 dpi no enhancement options and 4x6 photos
I used the same photos at the 1200 dpi scans and compared the image quality
and look
between the enhanced photos and non-enhanced photos. The enhanced photos
had better clarity, contrast, color saturation, and lighting. Without the
enhancement some of the photos had hidden details in the darker areas, with
the enhancements the darker areas were brightened up without white
washing the rest of the photo.
Without any enhancements selected the color and lighting outputs are
extremely close to the original photos scanned.
So far everything I have scanned has had very life-like colors, saturation
and contrast,
even with the auto enhancements on.
The photo enhancements include; auto photo fix, red-eye correction, face
sharpener, digital face smoothing, paper texture correction, and fade
correction. To further adjust and tweak these options there
is an advanced settings dialog box.
The max optical scanning resolution is 600 dpi. The scanner is capable of
putting out an interpolated resolution of 1200 dpi, for images that you
would like to enlarge for bigger prints.
There is also a photo carrier sheet for torn or odd types of media, like
polaroids and textured pictures. The carrier sheet can fit photos up to 5x7.
The scanner is also great at scanning any type of documents. The feeder
tray can accommodate up to 60 pages, and can scan small items like business
cards and larger items up to 14inches, in the standard mode. For longer
documents, you can go into the scanner driver settings and set the scanner
to "Long Document" scanning. The directions for doing this are in the
operator's manual (which is automatically installed within the "Canon"
program folder. Just make sure you select "original document size" and set
the paper length to auto sense, otherwise the document will end up being
118 inches in length. It won't stretch the image, but will fill the rest of
the document length with white space.
The document scanner can auto deskew scans and can remove scan through from
marks on the back of the page, and remove the background from text scans.
The RS40 auto scans the back of photos and documents at the same time as
the front, if the scanner detects an image or any text there.
It can also create searchable PDFs and save scans as .tif and .jpg
This is probably the best and my favorite scanner that I own. It's extremely fast at scanning and editing photos and documents. My other scanners would take 40 to 60 seconds per photo. The RS40 is going to make short work of the many boxes of old family photos we have stashed in the house.
I'm very impressed with not only it's speed but also the ease of use. You can store your own custom "job"s by type of media, scanner settings and output format, in the app. The jobs can be automatically used by pressing the "job" number on the scanner, and hitting start.
You can also make a bunch of custom scan modes in the app which can be activated from the app.
It's even capable of setting the storage location to most cloud apps.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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ILLUMINATING EYE MASSAGER As the eye contour has delicate skin that is up to 5 times thinner than facial skin along with muscles that can be overworked through blinking 10,000 times a day and movement every 10 seconds, the area is very prone to signs of stress, lack of sleep and aging. The IRISTM, with its innovative Alternating T-SonicTM Technology was specially developed as an answer to the strains the eye contour undergoes to bring every user refreshed, younger-looking eyes.
 
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Actually Makes a Difference
on February 9, 2022
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from NY
Low maintenance, big results! This literally takes only 2 minutes a day to see and feel the difference.
They recommend treating each eye twice per day at just 30 seconds per eye, per treatment.
After just one day, you can feel the treated area starting to tighten up. There was even some change in the appearance of under eye puffiness.
After a week of use, there was a visual improvement to all treated areas including, eye puffiness, crows feet, and fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area.
The device includes a few anti-aging serum packets, but you can use any serum or eye cream that you already have. The tapping and massaging technique actually helps the serums and creams to penetrate easier into the skin tissue. The included serum can get a little tacky when using it with the eye massager, the stickiness was causing some of the under eye skin to bunch up while trying to slide the massager along the skin below the eye. I'm sure the Foreo Serum is of great quality, and that is probably why it is so thick, but I have a difficult time using it as is. I found myself mixing it with a retinol cream I had, and that worked out very well for creating a solution the eye massager could use by just sliding it back and forth. If you want to use the massager with just the included serum, I found that by putting small dabs directly onto the target areas, you can just lower the massager down on top of the dabs of serum, and let the massager do it's thing by tapping the serum into your skin. Lift and reposition the massager onto the next target area, and so on until your job is done.
The silicone coating has a super smooth and silky feeling, and glides across the skin easily without any creams or serums.
The massager has 2 modes with 8 intensities each, and it even has a memory so it can start right back up on the last setting used.
The Foreo Iris even has a built-in timer, pausing every 30 seconds to alert you when it's time to switch eyes.
It only takes an hour to charge and could last about 50 times after a full charge.That number might change
based on the intensity levels of each treatment, but shouldn't be by much.
The Iris is even waterproof, so technically it could be used in the tub or shower anytime, and includes a 2 year warranty.
Overall this device has no side effects that I know of and works great with minimal effort. It's a much safer and less
expensive way to deal with the signs of aging vs injections or surgeries.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The original Hypervolt with some serious upgrades. The Hypervolt 2 helps you move the way you want to, when you want to with an updated design so you~re ready to tackle whatever comes next.
 
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Very Quiet for a Percussive Massager
on January 26, 2022
Posted by: Aaronxx7
The design is very functional, it's somewhat compact, but the handle is still long enough to help you reach pretty much everywhere. The biggest drawback for me is the power button, it's one of those buttons that doesn't really push in, and you need to hold it for a few seconds in order to either turn it on or off. So because you can't really feel it push in, it never feels like you are actually hitting the right spot. Once it powers on, the light ring around the handle and the power LED illuminates to signify it's on. The massager powers on at 0, pressing the power button again changes the vibration intensity between the 3 different percussion levels.
The Hypervolt 2 is very light at only 1.8lbs, and extremely quiet when compared to other devices and previous models. On the lowest level the sound is very well contained, measuring around 40dB, and on the highest level it was about 50dB. An older massager of the same style ran about 70dB, making it very annoying to use around other people. The Hypervolt 2 is quiet enough that I can even use it while watching tv with others, and I don't even have to change the tv volume to accommodate the massager.
The compact size and weight let you take this just about anywhere. At about the same size as a standard piece of 8.5" x 11" paper, this massager can easily fit into a gym bag or most carry on bags.
The unit comes with 5 different attachments that pop on and off without too much effort. The attachments are designed to reach different depths and areas of tissue. Three of the attachments are hard plastic, while the other two attachments are a softer rubber for a more relaxing sensation.
Hyperice has an app that can be downloaded for most smartphones. The app is not the easiest to use, but it can sync to the Hypervolt 2 to control the percussion levels. There are different videos you can watch to direct you on how to complete different massage routines. There is even a diagram of the body in the app, where you can click different muscle groups to see if there are any routines on massaging that area and proper use of the device.
Please keep in mind that this type of massage may not be safe for all individuals in all areas. All the videos will tell you to avoid using the massager on bony areas. You definitely do not want to use this directly on your spine or neck. Using a massage gun on the neck could be very risky, there is always a possibility of effecting the carotid artery, which in turn could cause serious side effects. The shoulders and trapezius muscles should be ok, but if you have any concerns make sure to ask your physician before attempting anything questionable.
There are also warnings about using massage guns while taking prescription blood thinners, as the use of the massage gun could cause internal bruising or bleeding if used improperly in the wrong area. Again, consult your physician first if you think you might fall into any risk categories. This is also not recommended to be used on scar tissue or any other already sensitive areas.
However when used properly the massager can be a god send. It can help with warming up muscles and tissue before a workout or sporting event. Most importantly it can help with relieving muscle fatigue and soreness from the buildup of lactic acid, and even take away some of the pain from injured muscles( use caution). It really makes recovery a lot quicker.
I use it a lot on my calves and bottoms of my feet to help relieve tension and foot cramps. This comes from jobs where people sit or stand for extended periods of time. Small amounts of blood pool in your lower extremities and sometimes need a little help increasing the circulation back up.
This is also great for saving marriages, I no longer need to ask my wife to rub my achy back all the time. I use the rubber ball attachment and then stretch the gun around to all the sore spots on my back, being careful to stay off the spine. The ball attachment works well here, because it doesn't matter what angle I am at, it still gets the job done. Holding the device at a 90 degree angle, as intended, it does work the whole muscle , no matter the depth of the tissue. However, I find myself typically using very acute angles for more of a gentle relaxing sensation. Especially on my back, it's so soothing it could probably put you to sleep.
The battery life on this is actually a lot better than the last one I had. This one lasts about 3 hours, where the old one used to only last about 45 minutes.
Overall I am super impressed with the quality of the new Hypervolt 2, I still can't believe how much better this sounds over older models. I am also pretty impressed with the battery duration and how lightweight this is. Plus the app, while not the best, does help out, the videos are very informative and the app automatically changes the sensitivity of the massager when needed to go along with the video routine. Hyperice really did listen to what their users wanted and produced great results.
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Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO with Heatsink for next-level computing. With a PCIe 4.0 NVMe interface, get up to 2x the data transfer rate of PCIe 3.0~ while remaining compatible with PCIe 3.0. ~Results are based on a comparison with Samsung PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs and SATA SSDs.
 
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Works Perfect with PS5
on January 15, 2022
Posted by: Aaronxx7
from central new york
So far the Samsung 980 Pro SSD has been working perfectly on my PS5.
Most people with a PS5 can agree that the included storage is just not enough room to handle more than a handful of installed games. While this might be fine for people that only play 1 or 2 games at any given time, the rest of us have a plethora of games we like to play with different groups or friends.
Originally Sony had blocked the use of third party SSDs, because they wanted to make sure that all additional storage devices met their stringent performance requirements. As more viable 3rd party options became available, Sony released an update to the PS5s allowing them to use these additional drives as long as they met these minimum requirements :
*PCI-Express Gen4x4 supported M.2 NVMe SSD (Key M)
*250 GB - 4 TB
*Supported sizes 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110
*Size including heat-dissipation mechanism- Width: up to 25 mm
Length: 30/40/60/80/110 mm , Thickness: up to 11.25 mm (up to 8.0 mm from above the board, up to 2.45 mm from below the board)
*Sequential read speed 5,500MB/s or faster
*Socket 3 (Key M)
It is very important to pay attention to the required speeds, and the physical dimensions. A heatsink is required, as the use of another SSD will create too much added heat. The internal fan system is pretty good, but without a heatsink the performance of the SSD will suffer. 
The Samsung 980 PRO's specifications make it an excellent choice for an additional PS5 SSD. The 980 PRO boasts read speeds up to 7000MB/s and write speeds of 5100MB/s, with random read and writes both up to 1000K IOPS. With the heat sink the physical dimensions are 3.15" X 0.94 " X 0.87".
Before you install the SSD make sure it has the latest firmware. You can not update this from the PS5, so you will have to install it into a PC or Laptop initially. I have been told by Samsung's tech support that pc's with a RAID (redundant array of independent disks) system might have issues recognizing the drive at first. I encountered this problem with my laptops. I was able to install the drive and download Samsung's Magician Software. However, the drive did not show up in explorer, it did show up in the Magician Software. I was not able to use any of the functionality of the software, except to see the current drive's firmware, so I had to update the firmware manually. You can manually download the latest firmware and installation instructions from the same Samsung support page you download the Magician Software from. I followed all the instructions in the download, and updated the firmware through a bootable flash drive. The process was pretty easy and worked the first time, even if you have no prior experience doing anything like this the instructions are easy enough to follow for anyone.
The next step to installing this in the PS5 is to unplug everything from your console, and remove the cover. Sony has a nice instructional video online to show the whole process. It's important to ground yourself before opening the system to avoid damage from static shock. With the PS5 logo facing down the white plastic cover pops off pretty easily. With a slight upward tug on the lower corner, you should be able to push the cover off to the left (providing the lowest corner of the PS5 is on your right).The SSD cover can be opened with a Philips screwdriver, then remove the SSD placement screw. After sliding the SSD into place, insert the placement screw back into its sleeve and screw down the SSD into place. It literally takes less than a minute to complete the install.
When you restart the PS5 you will be prompted to format the drive. After the drive is formatted the system will run a quick read speed test and provide the results onscreen for you. After this you can change the install location through the system settings to use the new SSD for future downloads, or transfer game installs from the default storage device to the new SSD.
I installed several different games including the latest third person shooters and battle royal games. All the games worked just as well as any game I had installed directly to the console's default storage. I experienced no in game lag or performance issues after playing for extended lengths of time. Aside from the initial system read test there wasn't much I could do to test the performance of the drive except time downloads. I compared three different games I had downloaded and installed to both the console default storage and the new SSD. All three games downloaded and installed at virtually the same rates. So far the Samsung 980 PRO has proven to be very comparable to the default drive, with no noticeable differences in any areas of use.
It's a perfect match for the PS5.
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Waterpik Sonic-Fusion 2.0 White is the world's first flossing electric toothbrush, now new and improved with up to 2X the bristle tip speed vs. the original Sonic-Fusion. Now you can brush, water floss, or both with the touch of a button! Waterpik water flosser technology is built into the advanced sonic toothbrush to deliver a complete clean in one step. Tested and trusted, Waterpik is the #1 water flosser brand recommended by dental professionals. Sonic-Fusion 2.0 offers 3 cleaning modes: brush, floss, or brush + floss together and 2 toothbrush speed settings, high and low. The sonic toothbrush cleans the surfaces of your teeth while the water flosser in the center of the brush head cleans between teeth and below the gumline where toothbrush bristles can't reach. Waterpik Sonic-Fusion 2.0 combines the power of a sonic toothbrush with the proven effectiveness of a Waterpik water flosser. Switch from brushing to flossing with ease. From the first brand in its class accepted by the American Dental Association (ADA) for safety and effectiveness, Waterpik Sonic-Fusion 2.0 electric toothbrush and water flosser removes up to 99.9% of plaque and is clinically proven up to 50% more effective than string floss for improving gum health and comes with a three-year warranty.
 
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The Sonic Fusion is the best of both worlds. It incorporates the trusted quality and performance of Waterpik's water flossing system and a sonic toothbrush. Sonic toothbrushes use a vibration method to force the toothbrush head to move from side to side at extremely high rates. The Fusion 2.0 brush head vibrates fast enough for 31000 strokes per minute. Not everyone takes the time to use the correct technique with a manual toothbrush to get the same results as most electric toothbrushes. The Sonic Fusion 2.0 promises twice the performance versus manual toothbrushes, with 99.9 percent of plaque removal from treated areas. 
As the first company to combine a toothbrush and a water flossing system, Waterpik® has upgraded the Fusion 2.0 with twice the vibration speed and 30 percent more flossing power, over their first design. The water flossing system can reach up to 100psi with 1400 pulses per minute. If that is too powerful for your gums, don't worry , you can adjust the flossing power level on the base. It has 10 different power levels. The toothbrush has just 2 speeds, for people that want the extra power and a low setting for people with sensitive teeth.
The waterpik reservoir holds 16 ounces of water and takes 60 seconds to empty it. The brush has a 2 minute timer, and typically can run for 56 minutes before needing another charge. The charging is all wireless, and happens when the toothbrush is set in the base, provided the base is plugged into an outlet. The Waterpik hose can be easily removed from the toothbrush with the press of just one button, so that the brush can be used untethered.
The toothbrush works great and leaves your teeth feeling smooth and clean. The waterpik works very well also. However, you need to keep your mouth open, and above a sink. The powerful jet of water works great at getting between your teeth, but can also make a little bit of mess with the splash zone. Typically I get some over splash on the sink, but it can easily be wiped down with a rag, or tissue. At level 10 for the waterpik, I did feel some discomfort, a little pain, and a few drops of blood. It is probably easier to start on the lower end of the power scale, and keep increasing the setting till you find your comfort zone. I like to eat a lot of popcorn, so this brush and waterpik system is perfect for me. The water flossing pops the kernels out with ease. You can even use mouthwash in the waterpik reservoir if you want, for a fresher feel.
Overall, this is a great oral care system. It works so well in fact that I can't stand the feeling of anything sticking to my teeth now. I use to be able to make it all day at work, eating lunch, drinking soda and snacking, all without hardly thinking of brushing my teeth. However, now that I'm used to what my teeth can feel like this clean, all I can do is think about getting home to brush my teeth again. It really is such a good feeling to have that level of cleanliness about your teeth.
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Meet Lyte, a new generation of smart eyewear from Lucyd. These patent-pending Bluetooth frames offer a unique mix of designer styling, eye protection and smart features. All Lucyd frames include a 7-day moneyback guarantee and 1-year warranty against any defects in frame or lenses.
 
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on December 18, 2021
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I love the idea of these glasses.
I know most people are wondering "Why would I want speakers on my glasses when I can just wear ear buds?" .Aside from being able to hear your surroundings, here's my answer. I have some hearing damage in my left ear, consequently I have tinnitus. However the real problem, due to the damage already done to my ear, is that earbuds and headphones aggravate my condition. Having all those forced audio waves only having one direction to flow, ends up hurting my ear further. It physically hurts, and then the tinnitus sound gets louder. With the open ear audio provided from these glasses, I can wear these all day long, and not have to deal with the pain or discomfort of aggravating my hearing condition. So, with that said, I find these glasses to be very useful.
However, I feel like these glasses are still in the early stages of their life. Some things are not as polished as I would like. So, I'm going to jump into one of the issues I have with them. The first and biggest issue that I have experienced is the virtual assistant interaction. There is barely any que or indication that you have activated the virtual assistant, if the screen on your phone is off and locked. I typically am guessing that the assistant started when it was supposed to, and would just begin speaking to it. Three out of four times, I get it on the money. If my surroundings are very quiet, I can hear the speaker in the frame kick on, after I have initiated the assistant, and then I use that as a que to start speaking, but if it is not quiet around me, it's just a guessing game. When the assistant activates, everything works just as it would if you were talking directly into your phone. You can send texts, make calls, play music, navigate to an address, do a google search and more, all by talking at a normal audio level. Plus you can do it up to 100 feet away from your phone, if your phone supports Bluetooth 5.0, and there are limited obstructions between you and your phone. 
 Initially I had an issue where Alexa kept starting through the glasses prompt, even though I had google assistant set as my default assistant for my phone. I kept setting the default assistant to Google Assistant in the settings menu, but that did not correct the problem. Eventually I had to go into Alexa's app settings and clear the specific defaults for that app.
If the assistant does not work with your lock screen on, then you need to adjust your phone's settings. I had to go into the Google Assistant settings under "Lock screen" and turn on "Assistant responses on lock screen" and then go to the setting labeled  "Personal results" and turn on all three options under the "Your phone" tab. Make sure you turn on "Personal Results", "Personal suggestions on lock screen.." and "On Headphones". This will make the assistant still available with all functions when your screen is locked. 
The microphone is actually pretty good on these. It is even better than the mic in my car, through it's stereo. Several people have commented on how good the calls have been sounding while I am driving. The speakers in the frame have a nice audio range also. For me, the max volume hurts my ear, so I am usually keeping the level around 60 to 70 percent based on what I am doing. I have had no issues hearing anyone on a call. In Fact it's actually gentler on my ears to use the frame than blast my calls through the car stereo. Using the glasses can even keep your conversations private while in the car. I can't tell you how many people I drive up next to, that have their calls blasting so loud, that I can hear what they are saying through their closed windows.
Speaking of calls, I would also like to point out that you need to be a little cautious of adjusting the volume on your glasses, while in a call. I had a caller that was speaking very loudly and I wanted to turn down the volume quickly( it's one press on the left button per increment ), and I ended up hitting the button too soon with two clicks. Two clicks on the button hangs up the call. So this would be the other thing that I would hope they could change in an update, maybe make it a 3 second hold of the button to end calls.
As implied by the name these are in fact air conduction speakers, which is only indicated because there is another speaker technology that has become fairly popular, called bone conduction. The difference between the two is that air conduction uses the standard way of hearing, when sound waves are carried over the air and find their path down our ear canal to our eardrum. Bone conduction speakers use sound to induce vibrations through the bones near the ear, which in turn follows through to the inner ear, which then translates the vibrations into sounds.
There is not much bass in these speakers, but the music still sounds pretty good. If you would like to adjust the sound, you can go into the phone settings and change the EQ and sound preferences to figure out what profiles sound best for these speakers and your music.
The polarized lenses work well at protecting the eye from blinding light, but also aiding in clarity and reduced solar flaring from extremely bright lights. The manufacturer sells replacement lenses for their frames. You can either add prescription lenses,  a few different colored sunglass lenses or even a clear Blue-light blocking lenses. The lenses are not super easy to pop out, but they do come out without needing any additional tools or excessive force.
These are IP56 water resistant, so they are supposed to be able to handle sweat and direct water pressure, so rain and technically even a shower would be ok. But I would not press your luck by submerging these in water.
The battery has been pretty good at lasting me all day, and charges fairly quickly at just 2 hours. The plastic frames are definitely light, I honestly can not tell the difference in weight between these and a regular pair of sunglasses on my face. Even though the frames are light, the plastic and metal construction seems solid, I have had no hint of anything feeling like it is going to break or fall apart under use.
I do not hold the manufacturer in bad light because of the few issues I had mentioned, as I believe these are all things that could be fixed in an update, or at least future versions. I spoke with customer service and they seem to be very eager to help customers in any way needed, and listen to feedback. There is no app anywhere for these glasses, so they would also need to develop a small app to handle the updating process, as it would probably not be too feasible for people to send their glasses back in for the updates.
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The Insignia 375 Sq. Ft. HEPA Air Purifier removes allergens, large irritants, mold, dust, pet dander, smoke and pollen with the included HEPA filter. The active carbon filter also removes odors, keeping your house smelling clean and fresh. An LED display makes it easy to check the air quality of your home and change the settings of the air purifier, such as the speed, timer or child lock. It~s ideal for a medium-sized room up to 375 sq. ft.
 
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So far the Insignia air purifier has been working great. It has a nice digital display with colored bars at both ends to show you at a glance what your air
quality is. Green indicates "great", yellow "okay", orange is "bad" and red is "hazardous".
The display also shows you the current PM 2.5 count. Most people are not aware of just how important this number is. Having a high PM 2.5 count can be detrimental to your health. Not only are the
particles bad for people with allergies, but they can also affect people with lung or heart issues. There have even been actual studies showing that older people who live in areas of higher air pollution live shorter lives. PM 2.5 particles can damage heart tissue by inducing the inflammatory response, oxidative stress and intracellular free Ca2+ overload.
These particles can also irritate the lungs, aggravate asthma and decrease lung function. Either way, this type of air pollution is something we want to limit, and a good air purifier is exactly the answer for better quality indoor air.
PM 2.5 is particulate matter ranging in size of 2.5 micrometers or less. Obviously there are larger particles floating around in our air, but most of those can be combated with the body's natural defenses.
The problem with particles 2.5 micrometers and less is that they can slip past those defenses and get absorbed by the alveoli and end up in our blood stream.
Particle air pollution 2.5 microns or smaller is typically created by combustion. Which means cities and areas with abnormally high amounts of cars, and coal or natural gas power plants are going to have the highest numbers of air pollution. You can check your town or cities current air quality through a website called airnow .gov , the site sources live readings taken several times a day. Understanding the air quality outside your home can help you determine what is needed in your home. Aside from the outside air getting inside, PM 2.5 particles indoors can be formed and accumulate from cigarette smoke, candles, fireplaces and even cooking.
A human hair is around 75 micrometers in diameter, dust (<PM10), pollen (<PM10), mold (<PM10), combustion particles (<PM2.5), organic compounds (<PM2.5), and metals are (<PM2.5). Most HEPA air purifiers can remove most of these pollutants. Even though they are not advertised to do so, HEPA filters will still remove most particles down to 0.3 microns, and are 99.97% effective at removing dust, pollen, mold, bacteria and other pollutants. HEPA filters are made from thin glass fibers and activated carbon. The Insignia air purifier also has a carbon filter, to help remove odors, smoke and other gaseous particles.
I'm still waiting on a response from technical support about what type of technology is used in calculating the PM 2.5 counts, but it's most likely the same technique used by other manufacturers in which they use infrared light. Lasers and gas sensors are the other options for testing air quality, however they are typically more expensive so they are not as widely used. Infrared systems project a light onto a sensor, when particles pass through the light, it changes the amount of light read by the sensor. The changes in light are how the machines determine the PM 2.5 counts.
The included air filter can be vacuumed or wiped down with a wet rag to remove large bits of debris and extend the filter life. There is a "Replace Filter" light that will illuminate when it is finally time to change out the older filter. I took a couple pictures of my air filter after a week of use, and the debris that I collected while wiping it down. Luckily we live in a pretty clean area, so I wasn't expecting a lot to be collected, but there was enough dust to cover a dime, after I had squished it all together.
The purifier has 3 fan speeds, and an Auto mode. The unit is generally very quiet and I hardly ever notice that it's on, until it kicks up the fan speed. We leave ours set on Auto mode, so that the unit can automatically adjust to the pollution readings. There is also a timer, sleep mode and child lock.
It's only been a week, and it looks like it's doing a good job. I have seen the fan kick up a few different times and the PM 2.5 numbers jump up to 50 a few times. I'm not exactly sure what it was picking up, but the cats were sitting very close to the purifier, so I was thinking maybe it had something to do with the cat litter dust. Either way, after a short period the PM 2.5 count dropped back down to 12. My son has allergies, and even he seemed to notice the air quality to be a little less of an irritant. Overall, I think this is a great air purifier. I am most likely going to get one for my basement, as the majority of the air recycled through my furnace comes from there. I love that this unit comes with an active display, I'm addicted to checking the number every day, and wondering what it was that slightly raised the numbers (possibly my cooking- lol), and thinking "good job filter" when the numbers drop back down to normal.
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For families and small businesses who want classic Office apps and email installed on one Windows 10 PC or Mac for use at home or work. Classic 2019 versions of Office apps including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Plus, OneNote for Windows 10.
 

Will Office be identical on a PC and on a Mac?

It should offer you all the same features, yes
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Get work done or play games on this 24-inch Dell monitor. Its 1920 x 1080 resolution delivers a crisp display for images and text, and its wide viewing angle provides a clear picture whether sitting or standing. This Dell monitor has HDMI connectivity for use with gaming consoles or PCs.
 

can this monitor be mounted?

It does not come with any mounting capabilities, there are no screws or brackets. It only has a stand
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Get work done or play games on this 24-inch Dell monitor. Its 1920 x 1080 resolution delivers a crisp display for images and text, and its wide viewing angle provides a clear picture whether sitting or standing. This Dell monitor has HDMI connectivity for use with gaming consoles or PCs.
 

Can you plug in an xbox one into this monitor and play games on it with a wireless controller?

Yes, it takes a standard HDMI connection
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Easily print documents from your compatible smartphone or tablet with this Canon PIXMA MX492 all-in-one printer, which features wireless networking and is compatible with AirPrint and Google Cloud Print for a simple mobile-print solution.
 

Is it compatible with a MacOS Sierra 10/12

This is compatible with Mac: OS X 10.7.5 - 10.10
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Easily print documents from your compatible smartphone or tablet with this Canon PIXMA MX492 all-in-one printer, which features wireless networking and is compatible with AirPrint and Google Cloud Print for a simple mobile-print solution.
 

Is this Canon printer compatible with HP hardware? I'm looking to upgrade without spending a lot of money.

Should be fine , this printer works with all windows systems from XP to current.
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Easily print documents from your compatible smartphone or tablet with this Canon PIXMA MX492 all-in-one printer, which features wireless networking and is compatible with AirPrint and Google Cloud Print for a simple mobile-print solution.
 

Can the pikma492 print on card stock?

Yes, as long as the card stock is of standard size 8.5" x 11
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Take your playlist with you by using these noise-cancelling Sony headphones. Their 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms fill your ears with booming audio to immerse you in songs, and they're ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended listening sessions. These Sony headphones have a proprietary noise-cancelling processor, so you can immerse yourself in the music.Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
 

Will these work while on an airplane watching their movies.

They do come with a 3.5mm headphone jack, as well as being able to connect via bluetooth and NFC.
so if your flight seat has access to any of these 3 options, you are all set.
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Take your playlist with you by using these noise-cancelling Sony headphones. Their 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms fill your ears with booming audio to immerse you in songs, and they're ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended listening sessions. These Sony headphones have a proprietary noise-cancelling processor, so you can immerse yourself in the music.Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
 

How many watts does the adapter need to be to allow for quick charging?

I use a 5Watts 2AMP charger
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Dive into your favorite games with this Alienware wireless gaming headset. A noise-cancelling microphone keeps your voice clear as you call out commands to teammates, and 7.1 virtual surround sound enhances the audio quality so you never miss a whisper. Featuring two custom lighting zones and 6.8 million colors, this Alienware wireless gaming headset lets you create a custom look that accents your signature gaming style.
 

Are they compatible to Xbox one?

Yes, with the inckuded 3.5mm audio cable
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Dive into your favorite games with this Alienware wireless gaming headset. A noise-cancelling microphone keeps your voice clear as you call out commands to teammates, and 7.1 virtual surround sound enhances the audio quality so you never miss a whisper. Featuring two custom lighting zones and 6.8 million colors, this Alienware wireless gaming headset lets you create a custom look that accents your signature gaming style.
 

Will this work with my alienware 17 R4 computer??

If it has a free USB port, it should work fine.
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