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Desk life getting you down? Lift yourself up with Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse ~ a comfy and intuitive wireless mouse with quiet clicks crafted specially for small-to-medium hands. Available in right and left. Lift~s unique 57-degree angle elevates your wrist to give a feeling of relief ~ and sends a wave of comfort through the forearm and upper body. Scrolling feels second nature with SmartWheel, which easily shifts from precision to speed-scroll. Customize Lift ergo mouse using intuitive Logi Options+ Software.
Customer Rating
5
Surprisingly comfortable mouse
on May 11, 2022
Posted by: TechEnthusiast
from Elgin, IL
This is a very comfortable mouse. It takes a little getting used to the different hand position (I kept accidentally squeezing the entire mouse every time I went to left-click - resulting in me hitting the back button by accident). Once I got used to it though, I really came to appreciate the different orientation.
It really is a lot more comfortable to use than a regular mouse.
The mouse connects via either Bluetooth or a dongle. If connecting via Bluetooth, you can switch between up to three devices with a single button press. I have this paired with both my Windows tablet and my Android TV.
(For anyone looking for the dongle, it's stashed inside of the mouse itself).
The mouse tracks beautifully on a mouse pad, but (like most laser mice) it struggled on my glass desktop.
Given its orientation, it should be noted that this mouse does take up more room than a regular mouse. This detracts from its portability some.
I really like this mouse a lot, and I'd strongly recommend it for anyone who has been experiencing any kind of wrist pain.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Design
4
Ease of Use
4
Quality
5
Value
4
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Our smallest-ever earbud just got harder to lose and even easier to love. Dime 2 is loaded with all the features that made Dime famous PLUS Tile finding technology. Habitual bud losers rejoice ~ Dime 2 has your back. We built Dime 2 with a small, efficient battery that cuts its carbon footprint to less than half that of other earbuds. It delivers 3.5 hours of listening time in the bud and 2 full charges in the case for a full 12 hours of battery life.
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from Elgin, IL
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
These are great little headphones. They're small, lightweight, comfortable in the ear, and extremely portable.
I had one little issue when I first got these. They were shipped with little plastic stickers over the charging contacts. I plugged these in to charge overnight, but the plastic stickers prevented them from charging.
The sound quality isn't perfect. I found that these earbuds had a little too much bass, and the sound was somewhat "muddy" compared to other earbuds that I've used. These aren't marketed as studio headphones though, and the sound was certainly adequate for listening to music and watching videos.
The earbuds paired with my windows laptop without any issues whatsoever. I was pleasantly surprised that the controls (play, pause, and skip track) all worked fine on Windows as well as Android.
The case doesn't hold a charge, so you'll need to plug these (and the case) in to recharge them when they run out of juice. The charger that they came with is rather curious. It's a short USB type A to micro USB connector. The USB type A end has exposed contacts, so it can be plugged in either direction. I found it a little strange that they didn't use USB type C for the opposite side.
I'm quite pleased with these earbuds and would recommend them for anyone looking for a budget, wireless solution.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
3
Comfort
5
Durability
5
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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The Dell Mobile Adapter Speakerphone - MH3021P. The world~s first USB-C adapter with integrated speakerphone offers an all-in-one connectivity and conferencing solution. Stay productive in your home or at the office with this World~s first multi-port adapter with integrated speakerphone (speaker and microphone). Its numerous ports offer a variety of connectivity options, while its built-in speakerphone offers great conferencing convenience. Now you can charge your laptop while being connected to a display and your keyboard and mouse, plus get on a conference call -- all at the same time. Its compact design takes up little space, so you can easily fit it in your bag and take it anywhere. Connect to a display, transfer data and power your computer all at once while you are on a call. Plug and Play - no drivers required. Enjoy a seamless conferencing experience with the built-in speakerphone that gets you ready for daily calls and check-ins. The Dell speaker hub - MH3021P - a speakerphone with built in mic and mobile adapter all in one compact device.
Customer Rating
4
Great sound, clear calls
on February 12, 2022
Posted by: TechEnthusiast
from Elgin, IL
I got this primarily for use as a USB hub. My laptop only has two USB-C ports, and I needed at least a couple USB-A ports for hooking up peripherals (portable scanner, computer mouse, etc. . . .).
The speakerphone aspect was more of a "happy bonus" for me. I figured that my built-in mic and speakers were perfectly adequate for conference calls.
I quickly changed my opinion after hearing the speaker in action. This thing has fantastic sound.
The people on the other end of my call even commented on how clear and sharp my audio was.
The people on the other end of my call even commented on how clear and sharp my audio was.
The "buttons" take a little bit of getting used to. They aren't buttons so much as raised, capacitive icons. They don't "click" like you'd expect, and accidental presses happen very easily.
The speaker comes with a little carrying bag to keep it clean. I think this was a very nice touch.
The cable length is adequate for most use cases. I wouldn't want it to be any shorter, but it wouldn't hurt if it were maybe six inches longer to better sit in the middle of a conference room table. There is a recessed area for storing the cable on the bottom of the speaker.
It only has two USB-A ports. Again, this is adequate for most use cases. Given the lack of ports on my laptop, I wouldn't have minded four (for scanner, mouse, wireless keyboard, and external hard drive). 2 is perfectly adequate for most use cases though.
It has a full-size HDMI port for hooking up an external display (again, great if you're using your laptop as a desktop replacement while traveling).
This device is great if you find yourself frequently traveling for work. It's both compact and loaded with features.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
4
Ease of Use
4
Quality
5
Value
4
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Maintain a comfortable home environment with this Kyvol HD3 humidifier, which humidifies your home and soothes dry skin and reduces coughing, congestion and other symptoms by keeping proper air humidity at around 45% to 60%. The ultra-quiet ultrasonic feature ensures better sleep quality and 75 hours super long-lasting runtime to help indoor plants grow healthier, especially during dry winter season.
Customer Rating
5
Great little device that works quite well.
on January 26, 2022
Posted by: TechEnthusiast
from Elgin, IL
This is a great little humidifier. Despite its small size, it holds a considerable amount of water. I was also really impressed by how long it lasted on a single tank. Set at about half power, it lasted an entire day and did an admirable job keeping my living room from being too dry.
A couple minor issues I had with it:
First, it needs to be at least 2 feet off the floor for the air intake to work properly. I wasn't expecting this and had to clear an end table to get it elevated high enough.
First, it needs to be at least 2 feet off the floor for the air intake to work properly. I wasn't expecting this and had to clear an end table to get it elevated high enough.
Second, the piece on the top that directs the stream of moisture is pointed backward. This was sending damp air right at my wall and leaving a wet spot. This piece flips around easily enough (though it won't sit perfectly flush if you flip it), but it's bizarre that they designed it this way in the first place.
These are minor complaints though. The device functions beautifully and is fairly aesthetic to boot.
All in all, I'm very happy with this device.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Ninja Foodi Dual Heat Air Fry Oven gives you versatility in the kitchen with 11-in-1 functionality from Air Fry and Sear Crisp to Rapid Bake and Toast. With Dual Heat Technology, unlock up to 500~F cyclonic air and a directly heated SearPlate, which allow for fast cooking and restaurant-worthy results. Cook up your favorites and then flip the oven up and away to reclaim your counter space.
Customer Rating
3
Cooks well but has some foibles
on January 22, 2022
Posted by: TechEnthusiast
from Elgin, IL
Pros:
Cooked food thoroughly
Cooked food quickly
Large cooking area
Easy to set time and temperature
Easy to switch between functions
Cooked food quickly
Large cooking area
Easy to set time and temperature
Easy to switch between functions
Cons:
Sear pan is finicky to get in and out sometimes
Takes forever to cool / unclear if leaving it on keeps the heat on after it's done cooking or not
Door handle position is odd
Sear pan is finicky to get in and out sometimes
Takes forever to cool / unclear if leaving it on keeps the heat on after it's done cooking or not
Door handle position is odd
We used this air fryer to cook a frozen pizza, air fry potato wedges, and bake a crostata prior to this review.
It did a great job of cooking a frozen pizza. Figuring out the cooking time was a little tricky (the instructions note that you need to adjust cooking times figuring that it would cook 30-50% faster than the time provided on the pizza’s instructions. In our experience, it cooked the pizza around 40% faster.
Air frying the potato wedges went very smoothly. The air fry basket is quite large, and the potatoes ended up cooking faster than the time listed on the included chart.
The crostata went “mostly” okay. Getting the sear plate out was a little tricky, and we ended up breaking the crostata up a little getting it into the oven (20/20 hindsight, we should have removed the sear plate completely prior to putting the crostata onto it. Putting it onto the sear plate as the plate was partially out was a bad idea).
My only other complaint about this device is that it’s unclear what is happening once it finishes cooking. Once it’s done cooking, the device beeps and displays the word “Hot.” The oven remains hot for a long time after finishing, and it’s unclear if the heat is still actively turned on or not. I ended up hitting the power button after a bit in an effort to force it to cool off (and the word “Hot” continued to display even after hitting the power button, and the unit remained hot to the touch). I ended up unplugging it to be safe. This was a little weird.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Battery operated, portable, and waterproof design makes the Cordless Revive perfect for small spaces, travel, and use in the shower. Tested and trusted, Waterpik is the #1 water flosser brand recommended by dental professionals. From the first brand in its class accepted by the American Dental Association (ADA) for safety and effectiveness, the Waterpik Cordless Revive 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. The Cordless Revive provides a unique combination of water pressure and pulsations to clean deep between teeth and below the gum line, removing harmful bacteria and debris that traditional brushing and flossing can't reach. The easy and most effective way to floss, the Waterpik Cordless Revive Pink portable dental water flosser features two pressure settings and is a great solution when you want the convenience of water flossing in the shower or on the go.
Customer Rating
4
Works well enough, wish it held more water
on December 30, 2021
Posted by: TechEnthusiast
from Elgin, IL
I like this water flosser well enough, but there are some design choices that could have been improved.
I like that it's wireless and portable, but it's a little big and awkward. You can't really spray from the back of the bottom row of teeth since you can't hold this unit upside down. A longer, flexible hose would have been welcome for this.
While it's big and awkward, it doesn't seem to hold that much water. I found that I had to refill it at least once or twice while trying to get a thorough cleaning.
This is going to sound petty, but it's a really ugly shade of green. It's kind of a drab, olive color. I would have preferred solid black or maybe gray.
Despite these complaints, it appears to work well enough. I was able to clean between my teeth quite well with this.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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How many devices are connected to your WiFi? Your router may slow down as you add more and more devices to your WiFi network. Upgrade to the latest Wi-Fi 6 Whole Home Mesh WiFi System to experience faster speeds, greater capacity, and expanded coverage for homes ~ all shapes and sizes. Three Deco units work together to provide dual-band Wi-Fi 6 speeds up to 3 Gbps and coverage up to 7,000 sq. ft. Connect up to 150 devices and seamlessly move from room to room without changing your WiFi network or experiencing buffering or lag. Featuring powerful antivirus, robust parental controls, and QoS to protect your network and connected devices. Decos are easy to set up with the TP-Link Deco app which guides you through the setup process and work with all Internet Service Providers.
Posted by: TechEnthusiast
from Elgin, IL
This is an excellent router.
Setup was relatively easy.
You'll need to download an app onto your phone in order to get through the install process. It guides you through the process step by step. The router itself installed almost instantly. The only hitch that I encountered was when I tried adding the satellite units. For some reason, the app claimed that the installation failed when it apparently succeeded. This was a little troubling as there doesn't appear to be any easy way to initiate a manufacturer reset these routers to try the install again.
The connection is good and strong.
The range of the individual units is a little subpar. But used together, they can completely cover a 1000 square foot house with ease.
I'm quite happy with this router.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The best bedroom Smart Clock just got even better. The Lenovo Smart Clock Gen 2 has a 4~ color touchscreen showcases the time, weather and your family photos. Choose a customizable clock face or check in on your smart cameras feeds before bed. With multiroom audio, you can add your Lenovo Smart Clock Gen 2 to a speaker group and play media across multiple devices and rooms.
Customer Rating
4
Good as a clock, adequate as a picture frame
on November 23, 2021
Posted by: TechEnthusiast
from Elgin, IL
I'll confess to having somewhat mixed feelings on this clock.
It's advertised as a clock, and it serves that function well. The Google assistant integration is great, and I was able to turn on and off lights easily with my voice.
As a picture frame, it's not so great.
First, the screen size is smaller than I was expecting. This isn't a deal breaker, but it was disappointing. Second, when trying to select that I wanted to use it as a photo frame in the display settings, I got stuck in a loop. I would click that I wanted it to be a photo frame, it would ask me to select an album, it would ask me to tell it to change the photo frame with my voice, and then it would take me back to the screen to select the photo frame as the background (the 1st step). I went through this loop six times.
I finally created a new album in my photos app and titled it "Alarm Clock." I'm not sure if it was just a coincidence, but it worked after that.
Not the easiest setup.
Again though, this is advertised as a clock, and it serves that function well. The fact that it doesn't live up to my expectations as a photo frame is more a problem with my expectations than anything else.
As a clock and a generic smart speaker, I would recommend this device.
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Bring out your creativity to share your life stories. Adobe Sensei AI technology* and automated options do the heavy lifting so you can instantly turn photos into art, warp photos to fit any shape, and more. Add moving overlays or 3D camera motion to take your photos to a whole new level, and save them as MP4s for easy sharing on social. Grow your skills with 60 Guided Edits that step you through how to create perfect pet pics; extend, remove, or replace photo backgrounds; and more. Effortlessly organize your photos, and craft personalized creations like dynamic photo and video slideshows with all-new styles and inspirational quote graphics. Transform your favorite photos into gallery-quality wall art, beautiful prints, and unique keepsakes with the built-in prints and gifts service. ~And enjoy an updated look that makes the software even easier to use and navigate. *Adobe Sensei is the technology that powers intelligent features across all Adobe products to dramatically improve the design and delivery of digital experiences, using artificial intelligence and machine learning in a common framework.~FUJIFILM Prints & Gifts service is available in the U.S. only.
Customer Rating
3
Installation didn't go smoothly - program is "ok"
on November 13, 2021
Posted by: TechEnthusiast
from Elgin, IL
I don't know why, but this application did not want to install properly.
After downloading the software, I went through the installation process. Everything appeared to work fine, and I even got into the program.
The next day, I went to open Photoshop Elements, and it simply would not open. The program had also vanished from my start menu and didn't show up in add/remove programs.
I manually deleted the newly created folder from my programs folder and reinstalled it again.
This second installation appears to be holding, but I'm a little leery since it disappeared that first go around.
The software itself is "okay." I'm surprised that it's running as slowly as it is on an i5 CPU. I've used this same hardware for much more taxing programs, and it hasn't lagged this badly before.
The program itself gets the job done. I mostly use it for cropping and resizing photos. I'll occasionally do some color correction or blemish removal. This program works just fine for all of that.
I do like that they include the quick selection tool. This sets this program apart from most other photo editors which only offer the magic wand or lasso.
I was a little dismayed by its rather limited print options though.
When I saw that it offered a "collage" option, I'd hoped that it would allow me to print a custom sized photo in a grid. Unfortunately, this didn't prove to be the case; and I was limited to the same industry standard size options that Windows offers when printing photos.
This software gets the job done well enough.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Make a smart solution to upgrade your home security to IndoorCam Mini. Never second-guess what you see in clear 2K resolution, and give yourself control with pan and tilt functions to monitor your home~s most vital areas. IndoorCam Mini features On-Device AI Human Detection, a technology that identifies humans in the frame and only sends you the notifications that matter. After returning home, you can turn on Home Privacy Mode, which turns off the camera and rotates it to your preferred privacy angle. Best of all, there~s no monthly fee after your purchase.
Customer Rating
4
A good security camera with some foibles
on November 9, 2021
Posted by: TechEnthusiast
from Elgin, IL
Pros:
Very compact device
Great image quality
Offers both local and cloud storage (for a fee)
Can be pivoted remotely for checking out a large area
Very compact device
Great image quality
Offers both local and cloud storage (for a fee)
Can be pivoted remotely for checking out a large area
Cons:
Motion detection is very hit or miss
Sometimes takes a while to connect (by which time whatever triggered it is long gone)
Motion detection is very hit or miss
Sometimes takes a while to connect (by which time whatever triggered it is long gone)
I got this camera because I'm horribly paranoid that my house is going to explode / flood / fall apart / get broken into / etc. . .. while I'm at work. I thought that it would be comforting to be able to view my home remotely periodically throughout the day to make sure that it's still in one piece.
From that standpoint, this camera works great.
As a security camera, this camera is "meh."
I found that the motion trigger was extremely erratic. I would be moving around in front of the camera doing chores, and it wouldn't register my presence at all. Other times, I would quickly pass by on my way to grab something, and it would immediately react to my presence. It wasn't at all consistent.
Setting up the camera was a little tricky as I didn't want to store video locally OR on the cloud. Unfortunately, this isn't an option within the app. I ended up opting for the free 30 days of cloud storage, and I'll pick up a cheap micro-SD card to store video locally once that expires (assuming that I can't forgo storage completely).
The image quality is really good, and I was particularly impressed by the night vision. Being able to rotate the camera freely means that this can monitor an enormous area.
I'm pretty happy with this camera. It brings me a fair amount of peace of mind and helps keep my paranoia in check.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
Can you use with comcast.
Yes. I'm using it with Comcast myself.
You plug the Ethernet cable from your modem to the Orbi router the same as you would any other router. The big difference between the Orbi and other routers is that it comes with a separate satellite unit to extend your wireless range. The satellite unit hooks up to the router wirelessly. Installation and pairing takes about ten - fifteen minutes to complete.
You plug the Ethernet cable from your modem to the Orbi router the same as you would any other router. The big difference between the Orbi and other routers is that it comes with a separate satellite unit to extend your wireless range. The satellite unit hooks up to the router wirelessly. Installation and pairing takes about ten - fifteen minutes to complete.
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Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
So if it comes with two, I'm assuming you have one that internet is linked to by cable and the other is used as a extender? Or do you have to have both units hooked to cable?
The router portion is connected to your modem via an Ethernet cable, but the satellite / extender unit links up to the router wirelessly. The only wire that you need to have connected to the extender is the power cord.
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Nothing puts a vacuum to the test quite like a home with pets. That's why the BISSELL~ Pet Hair Eraser~ was developed from the ground up by pet parents for pet parents. Whether it's shedding season for your dog or your cat tracks kitty litter all over the house, this revolutionary vacuum is designed to make cleaning up after pets and the people who love them a breeze~from beginning to end. Say goodbye to hair wrap with its Tangle-Free Brush Roll, remove embedded hair everywhere with specialized pet tools, help capture allergens and eliminate odors with the SmartSeal~ Allergen System, and when you're finished cleaning, enjoy a hands-free tank empty with our patented Cyclonic Spooling System~.BR>
How load is it? I've used an Oreck XL upright and a Eureka Mighty Mite and would hope it's no louder as those. I prefer bagged vacuums but want to try the BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser because of its claims of not getting hair tangled on the roller.
I haven't tried the two vacuums that you mentioned, but I can say that I was surprised that this vacuum wasn't terribly loud.
Given it's size and the number of vents coming out of it, I expected it to be deafening. Upon turning it on, I was surprised by just how mild the sound was. It'll definitely drown out a television or radio some, but you'll still be able to hear people talking over it.
Given it's size and the number of vents coming out of it, I expected it to be deafening. Upon turning it on, I was surprised by just how mild the sound was. It'll definitely drown out a television or radio some, but you'll still be able to hear people talking over it.
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