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Keep your head in the game with this Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 audio system. The SuperAmp audio controller is compatible with the PlayStation 4 Pro and standard, and the headset can be used alone with any 3.5mm jack. This Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 audio system brings comfort and audio quality together for long nights of action.
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This was my 1st set of headphones specifically for gaming. Amazing. I had no idea what I was missing. I'm 44 and I suck at Fortnite. I hate losing but I have a wife, 3 kids and a business to run so I don't play often and that means that after playing once in a while for 5-6 months I still suck. If I wanted to play at night after the kids were in bed, the volume was so low I couldn't hear chests, enemies, etc. which led to being shot in the back a lot. With the Turtle Beach headphones I hear everything. Seriously, everything. I can hear birds chirping in the trees. I didn't even know there were bird sounds in the game. I can tell if footsteps are coming and which direction they are coming from. Behind me on the left, in front to the right, the directional accuracy is amazing. They are so comfortable I forget they're there. The headband fits everyone in my family from me to my 4 year old. The app is simple and allows for an unnecessary number of customizations.
My only complaint is the cords! They are long enough to sit comfortably on the couch about 8' from the TV but they are constantly being tripped over by 3 kids under 10 and 2 big dogs. I know that wired connections are better and I can't fault a wired device for being wired so the benefits far outweigh the inconvenience of picking up after myself.
I still suck at Fortnite but now instead of getting shot in the back because I can't hear my enemies sneaking up on me, I get shot in the face like a man. I'm working on it.
My only complaint is the cords! They are long enough to sit comfortably on the couch about 8' from the TV but they are constantly being tripped over by 3 kids under 10 and 2 big dogs. I know that wired connections are better and I can't fault a wired device for being wired so the benefits far outweigh the inconvenience of picking up after myself.
I still suck at Fortnite but now instead of getting shot in the back because I can't hear my enemies sneaking up on me, I get shot in the face like a man. I'm working on it.
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A revolutionary smart printer - even for high-volume jobs. Help save time with Smart Tasks shortcuts. Rapid speeds, full-ream paper capacity, Borderless print, and easy mobile printing. Count on seamless connections, and enhanced security. Save up to 50% on ink with HP Instant Ink. Prints up to 24 ISO ppm*, up to 20 ppm* in color.
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The HP 9025 rocks and suits my small business to a T. Without dragging you into a 5 paragraph rambling review, here's the jist; I run a home office for my small business. I print 250-300 pages/month. 100% documents, no photos. I can load a whole ream of paper into the 9025 as to opposed a fingers width in my HP Tango. The print quality in both black/white and color is fantastic. I don't print photos so can't speak to that. My only complaint is that even with multiple redundant systems in place to prevent dropped WiFi signals, 1/2 the time I send from my phone and the printer is asleep, unavailable, disconnected, etc. Would be nice to have everything work 100% but a restart of the printer gets it all going again. Scanning, perfect. Copying, perfect. Printing documents, perfect. HP Instant ink, not subscribed; I'll order ink when I'm ready and print per-page monthly as needed - ie: I'll let you know and you can ship accordingly:)
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Gain the edge over your rivals with this Razer Mamba wireless gaming mouse. Its precise sensor delivers unbeatable accuracy onscreen, allowing instantaneous reactions and unrestricted movement with complete control. Tweak the click force to your precise needs to play with this Razer Mamba wireless gaming mouse even while charging and never miss a moment of the game.
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I don't have the technical knowledge or tools available to accurately get into the specifics of the Mamba's capabilities but I can't imagine you'd need more in a mouse. The dashboard is easy to understand and the number of customization options is mind-boggling. I know about computers but never paid much attention to the mouse I was using. The Mamba fits my slightly larger than average hand perfectly. Scrolling is super smooth and button response is instantaneous. Overall fit and finish is top notch. Can think of anything else I could ask for.
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Embellish your device with a functional attachment by using this black Speck GrabTab phone accessory. It~s compatible with most brands and cases, and the card-sized, flat design slips smoothly into your pocket. Use the hanging loop on this Speck GrabTab phone accessory as a grip for a secure hold or as a kickstand for hands-free viewing.
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My Galaxy S9 in an Otterbox Pursuit case charges flawlessly on my Samsung - 9W Wireless charging base. With the GrabTab installed the phone and base could not make a connection no matter how they were situated. I'm sure it's good for holding on to or in kickstand mode but I didn't get that far.
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Enjoy your favorite smoothie, shake or other beverage with this Calphalon auto-speed blender. The powerful 1100W motor with its automatic mixture sensing functionality is capable of adjusting the power to ensure the desired consistency, while the four presets create the perfect frozen beverage with one touch. If you're on the go, this Calphalon auto-speed blender includes a 25-oz. Blend-N-Go smoothie cup.
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My problem with most blenders is the pulse/reverse pulse procedure to get fruit/ice chunks down into the blade, meaning constant regulation. The Calphalon blender does the thinking for you. Forward, reverse, forward, reverse is the normal method of getting chunky ingredients down into the blades. With the Calphalon, simply set the dial to your desired end result and it happens. My daughters are thrilled with their morning fruit smoothies. Yogurt, fruit, milk and either ice or ice cream and the Calphalon blender starts slow, switches direction, switches several more times and eventually finishes with a steady blend. The results are amazing and no matter what ingredients I add, the end result always comes out perfect. I have been a fan of Calphalon pots and pans for years and now can add their appliances to my list of favoites!
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Start an instant light-and-sound party with this Sony high-power Bluetooth audio system. Its spread sound generator lets the angled speakers distribute clear sounds evenly, and the 360-degree multicolor lighting turns your venue into a dance floor. Set this Sony high-power Bluetooth audio system on Taiko mode and play like a drummer by tapping the top panel.
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This is not a bookshelf speaker. This is a BIG speaker with a ridiculous amount of inputs and options. My wife runs a non-profit organization that hosts many community events and the Sony V71 speaker is perfect. With Bluetooth and Microphone inputs she can play music and have an external microphone at her disposal. There are things, such as the drum option and lights, that we will probably never use but for a music machine with a microphone connection this unit is hard to beat. The sound quality is excellent and the volume is plenty to fill a 150x100 meeting hall, probably more. My only complaint would be that the microphone volume doesn't go low enough. While doing karaoke the volume of the microphones is very consistently louder than the background music.
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Velop is a flexible Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi system of modular nodes that work together to provide a flawless signal for any home. Now with new plug-in nodes that fit all wall sockets, you'll be assured coverage in traditionally underused areas, and the sleek design only uses a single outlet. Velop works with any Internet Service Provider (ISP), making customization simple, and with Tri-Band performance and Intelligent Mesh~ technology, you'll always be on the fast path to the Internet.
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Before the Linksys we had 3 out of 5 bar Wi-Fi signal strength at one end of the house. Distance from the fiber optic fed router at 60' with 4 walls between bedroom and router. At the other end of the house we had 4 bars at a distance of 25' with 2 walls between router and laundry room. Signal strength was 3 bars in the garage and 2 bars at the far end of a 2 lot yard. After about 15 minutes of setup we had 5 bars of signal strength at each location except the yard, where there were 4. We tested the Linksys by streaming movies on 2 smart Sony TV's, playing videos on 2 iPads and streaming music on an iPhone and a Galaxy S9. 6 devices total and everything ran smoothly. However, the next day both Sony TV's and the Galaxy S9 were having trouble staying connected. They are all Android devices. None of the Apple devices had this issue. I ran through the settings and although I didn't make any changes, a reboot seems to have done the trick as all devices have been operating over Wi-Fi with no issues with connectivity or performance for over a week. I agree with other reviewers that an ethernet port on the nodes would have been a plus but in my circumstance it would simply have been nice to have, not a necessity.
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Streamline your cleaning routine with this Ninja cord-free vacuum. Its lightweight design makes it easy to slide across hardwood floors and carpeting, and the 8.6-inch path width lets you cover more ground faster. The battery of this Ninja cord-free vacuum has a 210-minute charge time that facilitates convenient wireless housekeeping.
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We'd wanted a small stick vacuum for little messes and the Shark X40 fit the bill. There are 2 suction power levels, regular and Ion Boost. Regular feels a bit weak but in Ion Boost mode, the X40 picked up everything we ran it over. Ion Boost can be run in 1 minute intervals or continuously. Battery life is supposed to be 30 minutes but I would guess we get 10-15 continuous run time on Ion Boost mode which is more than enough for our intended use. The website description states a 40 minute charge time but in the instruction book included with the X40 it says 3.5 hours for full charge. That's quite a discrepancy. Our initial charge time from a brand-new, out-of-the-box, partially-charged battery was a little over 2 hours. As for the main vacuum head, the soft brushroll in the front does an excellent job of getting dust off hardwood and in Ion Boost mode the carpet setting did an admirable job on both long and short pile rugs. It's not a substitute for a larger, more powerful vacuum but it's easy to store and very light to maneuver, making it ideal for small jobs. Speaking of storing, my one BIG complaint is that the X40 will NOT stand up by itself. With the suction motor attached, the unit is top-heavy and will fall backward Every-Single-Time you let go. Having to lean it against the wall or a piece of furniture to move something out of the way or pick a toy off the floor is a huge inconvenience. Additionally, the highest part of the machine off the floor is also the heaviest part and contains all the more sensitive components; motor, dust bin, battery and controls. When it tips, that part is going to hit the floor. Hard. We have not let it hit the floor yet but there have been a couple close calls, especially with the kids using it. Good thing it has an 8 year warranty. I have dealt with Shark's warranty department to resolve an issue with another of their vacuums and I can say that their service was top-notch so that's a plus. To safely store the X40, the power plant has to be removed from the wand and hangs on a hook just above the main cleaning head. I considered 3 stars for the tipsy nature of this design but I am very pleased with the X40's cleaning performance and it warrants 5 stars for that aspect. So with 5 stars for performance and 3 stars for design, the X40 is a solid 4 star product as long as you hold on.
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At BISSELL, we know pets can make a mess at any moment ~ that~s why we created the Pet Hair Eraser Turbo. It doesn~t matter if you vacuumed just hours before Fido left behind a trail of fur, you need to be ready for any mess at any moment. The Pet Hair Eraser Turbo comes with powerful pickup packed into a lightweight and agile machine for easy and convenient everyday cleanup. Enjoy the Quick Release Extension Wand which is always on and always ready to tackle those tricky, hard-to-reach pet messes around the home. Plus, with features like the Tangle-Free Brush Roll and a Hands-Free Empty Dirt Tank, you don~t have to worry about cleaning your vacuum after you~ve cleaned your home. You can also breathe easy with the Smart Seal Allergen System with Febreze* that traps dirt and allergens and eliminates odors so you can enjoy a fresher, cleaner home. *Febreze and Febreze logo is a registered trademark of The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, Ohio used under license by BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
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The best part of this vacuum is the lighted crevice tool. I've never had a vacuum with this feature and it's great for all the dark places you need a crevice tool for. The wand is quite long and makes high corner cobweb cleaning easy. However, one drawback for me was that this vacuum is not a lift-away, meaning that although the wand is plenty long, the canister does not detach. If you need extra height or length, you have to lift the whole vacuum, not just the cannister. The "Tangle Free" claim of the main roller brush might be optimistic. I found that shorter pet hair did not tangle so much but long people hair tended to wrap around, as did thread, string, etc. I didn't weigh the Bissel but it feels heavier than it looks like it should. I was very pleased with the suction power and the job it did on rugs but our home is mostly hardwood and I found that the Bissell left lines of dust, where our Shark DuoClean with the soft brushroll does not. The Bissell is great for carpet and the motorized rotary accessory does a really nice job on pillows, couch cushions and such but as our floor is mostly hardwood I have to deduct a star for dust collection. It doesn't do a bad job, probably a 7.5 out of 10 but not what I had hoped for. Oh, and it's screaming green and purple so you'll want to make sure you have room in your closet or appliance garage or the Bissel will be the focal point of your room. If you have to vacuum your furniture and have mostly carpet, the Pet Hair Eraser is a great choice. If you have hard floors, not so much.
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Clean your room quickly with this Shark DuoClean upright vacuum. Its deep-cleaning bristle brush and soft brushroll capture particles of any size, while the quick-release detachable canister lets you use the wand alone to reach hard-to-access spaces. This Shark DuoClean upright vacuum has LED headlights for visibility and an accessory storage compartment to keep everything organized.
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We got this vacuum as an upgrade to an existing Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away TruePet, the dual brush roll being the selling point. 90% of our floors are hardwood and the TruPet left dust on the floor. The DuoClean does as well or better on our rugs than the TruPet but with the soft brush roll it truly excels at getting the dust off the floor. If you have hardwood this vacuum is an excellent choice. However, although it is a lift-away, it is not a powered lift-away, meaning you can take the canister with you but you’re limited to using the suction tools, not the whole vacuum head. With the TruPet the vacuum head with the brushroll comes with the canister so you can get under furniture much better and further. Shark makes an Apex DuoClean model that is a powered lift-away and now, knowing the difference between lift-away and powered lift-away, that would be my first choice. Also, I didn’t officially measure it but the head of Our old TruPet is approximately 1.5” wider than the new DuoClean which ultimately means more passes will be required but the excellent dust collection of the DuoClean more than makes up for it. It’s probably not fair to deduct a star for not being a powered lift-away when it was never meant to be one but it is a feature I’m used to that will be an annoyance not to have. Without considering the lift-away capabilities, as a stand alone vacuum for carpet, rugs, tile and hardwood, the DuoClean would merit 5 stars.
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Go Epic! Enjoy an epic viewing experience virtually anywhere with the Epson EpiqVision Mini EF11 Laser Projector. With a built-in high-quality speaker system, this all-in-one projector is the perfect way to watch all your favorite streaming services. Simply hook-up your preferred streaming solution such as an Apple TV, Roku, Amazon FireTV, or Android TV to the built-in HDMI port and you~re ready to start streaming your favorite content up to an epic 150" ~ no screen required. The Epson EpiqVision Mini EF11 Laser Projector takes the complexity out of watching your favorite content anywhere in your home.
How well does the keystone on this projector work? Does it change the image in any way?
I have this projector and the only adjustment is focus. It pretty much has to face the screen or wall straight on.
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Go Epic! Enjoy an epic viewing experience virtually anywhere with the Epson EpiqVision Mini EF11 Laser Projector. With a built-in high-quality speaker system, this all-in-one projector is the perfect way to watch all your favorite streaming services. Simply hook-up your preferred streaming solution such as an Apple TV, Roku, Amazon FireTV, or Android TV to the built-in HDMI port and you~re ready to start streaming your favorite content up to an epic 150" ~ no screen required. The Epson EpiqVision Mini EF11 Laser Projector takes the complexity out of watching your favorite content anywhere in your home.
Is there anyway to mount this projector such as using a stand?
There aren't any mounts or adapters under the projector so it does have to sit on a table or shelf.
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Get the party started with this Samsung T70 sound tower. The powerful speakers fill the room with up to 1500W of bi-directional sound, and the built-in 10-inch woofer delivers loud, impressively detailed bass. This Samsung T70 sound tower has integrated LED party lights that enhance any gathering with a variety of rhythmic lighting effects.
can you pair two of them
Yes. The are designed to be used in pairs although one is sufficient for most applications.
5 years, 10 months ago
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Keep your head in the game with this Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 audio system. The SuperAmp audio controller is compatible with the PlayStation 4 Pro and standard, and the headset can be used alone with any 3.5mm jack. This Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 audio system brings comfort and audio quality together for long nights of action.
Will the black ps4 version of the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 with SuperAmp work the same on the Xbox One?
No. There are specific versions for PS4 and XBox.
7 years, 2 months ago
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Improve your audio experience with this 2.1-channel Sony sound bar. It lets you enjoy wireless streaming from radio services with its Wi-Fi connectivity, and its S-Force PRO Front Surround technology produces dynamic audio details. This 350W Sony sound bar supports playback of high-definition audio formats from Bluetooth-enabled devices with its LDAC technology.
I purchased this yesterday. it works with the bluetooth but i am not getting sound from the tv. I have the HDMI plugged into the ARC slots and I have tried every HDMI setting as well as TV setting. what am i doing wrong?
Just purchased this as well with a Sony Bravia TV. I had to go to my TV sound settings and change the sound output from TV speakers to “external speakers”.
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