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- First reviewJuly 19, 2016
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PowerWave Select+ Magnetic Pad is a sleek wireless magnetic charging pad made for iPhone 12 and 13. This wireless charging solution is especially made for MagSafe-compatible iPhone devices to provide highly efficient charging. The built-in magnets keep your iPhone centered on the magnetic wireless charging pad for faster and more consistent charging, making this an extremely convinient charging solution.
Customer Rating
4
Slower than Apple Magsafe
on October 1, 2021
Posted by: mibeal
from Olean, NY
This is a cheaper alternative to the official apple magsafe wireless charger. You are capped at 7.5w charging power, official apple one will get you up to 15w with the proper usb-c wall plug. Knocked off a star because just like the apple charger nobody gives you a proper usb-c wall plug. I'd like to know who they think has a collection of usb-c wall plugs all over their house that they think they don't need to provide one.
The magnetic snaps to the phone through my case ok it's not overly strong but it does the trick. You won't get as much charging power so the apple one will get the job done faster but if you just want a cheaper slower option for overnight this will work just fine.
Overall it works as described but I'm disappointed that without a usb-c plug you have to go out and spend more money to just to use the product you just paid money for more.
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Elevate your entertainment experience with these dark gray Jabra Elite 3 true wireless earbuds. The waterproof design withstands light splashes, while the secure fit offers lasting comfort for all-day use. These Jabra Elite 3 true wireless earbuds charge fast to save time and feature Bluetooth technology to promote hands-free use.
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3
Average Earbuds for an Average Price
on September 11, 2021
Posted by: mibeal
from Olean, NY
They won't blow you away but they aren't bad. In the box you have your standard these are amazing pamphlet, earbuds in battery case very short charging usb-c cable and 4 sets of eartips. Pairing was simple enough put them in and connect to Iphone done. These have actual push buttons on each earbud which is a bad design in my opinion. When you try to push them you end up pushing the earbud further into your ear canal...ouch. There's an app but other than changing the EQ to another preset there's literally nothing you can do with the app. You can't reconfigure the buttons, this is not ok in this day and age. Right bud controls start stop, left bud has hear through mode volume etc.
Noise cancelling is pretty good not the best out there but it's good. I was listening to music at maybe half volume and completely missed a co worker trying to talk to me at my back. You will still know you are on the plane but it dull it out some. The charging case also is not wireless charging enabled as well which seems like a huge miss when that is almost a standard feature nowadays. Comfort is ok until you have to push a button and like I said ouch. They didn't feel amazingly secure without any eartip hooks but I get that's not for everyone personally I prefer the hooks for stability.
At the price point I stand by my review title they are average. You could do worse under $100 but if you are willing to spend a bit more then you can do better.
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The Shark Steam & Scrub scrubbing and sanitizing* steam mop gently scrubs and sanitizes* all at once. The combination of steam and rotating pads delivers up to 2x better stuck-on stain removal vs. traditional steam mops** on sealed hard floors. This deeper cleaning removes dust, residue, grease, and bacteria while providing chemical-free sanitization*.
Customer Rating
5
Easy to use mopping solution
on August 7, 2021
Posted by: mibeal
from Olean, NY
If you are looking for a easy to use method to mop and sanitize your hard floors this might be what you've been looking for. Packaging was really simple and frustration free. Inside you get the steamer and handle (which snap together very simply.) 4 microfiber pads that attach to the bottom snapping into place. You also get a handy pour funnel to easily fill the steam mop with water. The microfiber pads are machine washable and I found them to come out looking good as new after a wash.
The cord is plenty long allowing you to get pretty far with this thing without having to switch outlets every few feet. So you fill it up the tank with water the directions recommend distilled, I used tap and worked fine. Takes about 30 seconds before the steam is puffing out and then you can select low, medium or high speeds and go to town on your floors.
I found the mop worked best not on old baked on crusty things on the floor. It did a nice job on my laminate tiles and I like that it doesn't use any harsh chemicals to clean the floors.
Overall if have already wanted to try a steam mop I would suggest this one.
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Expand your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S console storage with this Western Digital WB_BLACK D30 game drive SSD. The 1TB capacity provides ample room for your gaming library. Featuring a 10 Gbps USB Type-C interface, this Western Digital WB_BLACK D30 game drive SSD supports quick data transfer, and read speeds of up to 900 MB/sec. ensure fast load times.
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5
Great way to add storage to Xbox Series X
on July 24, 2021
Posted by: mibeal
from Olean, NY
This is a fast SSD and easy way to add space to your new Series X Xbox. This drive is compatible with other Xbox models but my review focuses on the Series X. In the box you get the drive, a plastic clip to hold the drive in and a usb A to usb C cable.
Plugging in the drive to the xbox you are prompted to format it and off you go. I found the load and transfer speeds blazing fast. Note you will only want to store older gen games on this and leave anything series x upgraded on the actual Xbox drive. Moving games back and forth between the drives was very quick. I was pleasantly surprised how easy this was use.
Highly recommend, it's worth noting this particular model is compatible with either Xbox, PC, or PS5.
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Let~s start with a quick round up. This is the best all-round TV. Hands down. Movies, gaming, sports... it~ll handle anything you can throw at it and look great doing it (try not to actually throw stuff, it~s just a figure of speech). No surprise when it~s got 4K resolution, Quantum Dot Color, Dolby Vision HDR, 120Hz native panel, Full Array Local Dimming Zones, anti-glare panel and powerful 1,500 nit peak brightness. What does all that mean? It~s like gazing at the sun melting into the Mediterranean Sea from Ibiza~s coolest bars. But sitting on your couch. At home. Then for gaming, we added Variable Refresh rate, Auto Low Latency Mode and FreeSync Premium to make the most of the latest generation gaming platforms. Even if you don~t know what half this stuff means, one look at the picture and you~ll want it.
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5
Hisense U8G delivers a great option for gamers
on June 28, 2021
Posted by: mibeal
from Olean, NY
This review is written from a gamer's perspective. I have the 55" model and its pretty great with one major issue that I will address. Unboxing this was very simple and your basic packing material inside the box. Attaching the legs to the TV was pretty simple 4 screws did it myself without help. I did find the TV quite heavy and had my wife help me carry it to it's final resting place.
I am using this 55" monster for my main pc monitor. First thing you need to know this TV is bright and will burn out your eyeballs at 1500 nits peak brightness. That said it's amazing to look at. Comes with the usual ports but of important note you have 4 hdmi ports 2 basic that can do up to 4k-60hz and two that can do 4k-120hz (one of which is your E-Arc port.) I have my tv hooked up through a denon receiver via the e-arc port minimal configuration required working as expected.
The input lag without the instant gaming mode toggled on is very noticeable just moving around the desktop but once gaming mode is toggled on smooth as butter at 60hz (don't have an hdmi 2.1 gpu yet). The issue I mentioned is ghosting. Currently when you toggle the instant gaming mode on you will get some very bad and noticeable ghosting. The good news is I have reached out to Hisense personally and they have assured an OTA update is on the way in the next month that will address this issue. It's really my only complaint with the unit other than that you are getting a top of the line unit that won't beat an LG OLED but for the price difference is quite a competitor.
The remote is small and quite simple to use, I can't comment on the audio speakers in the tv itself as I have a surround sound home theatre system. The local dimming system is great and works wonderfully to make HDR content really pop.
Yes I'm a little crazy for using a 55" tv as a monitor but it didn't take me long to adapt and playing games on this tv just simple looks amazing after some minor picture tweaking. If you are looking for the smart tv features you are getting a snappy UI and setup out of box was very quick after linking my google account. The remote has 6 quickkeys for streaming services Netflix, Prime, Disney etc.
All in all very happy with the TV and as long as they come through and fix the ghosting issue with an OTA update I suspect this TV will be a true competitor among LG, Samsung and Sony.
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Stand out on HD video calls backed by Studio Mics. Capture ideas on the vibrant PixelSense touchscreen. Surround yourself with immersive, theater-like Dolby Atmos audio~. Do it all with a perfect balance of sleek, ultra-thin design, and more speed, now up to 70% faster ~ with significantly longer battery life than before~. Two sizes. Two keyboard finishes. Plus, choice of 11th Gen Intel Core or exclusive AMD Ryzen Microsoft Surface Edition processors~.
Customer Rating
4
Great option for on the go work
on April 29, 2021
Posted by: mibeal
from Olean, NY
Small lightweight and portability are the top points of the new surface laptop 4. In the box you'll get the new laptop, charger and setup guide. Laptop came with a decent charge, no stylus is a bummer with a nice touch screen. Also this model is not a 2 in 1 tablet/laptop the screen is touch enabled but you cant fold the screen back.
The charger is an interesting magnetic charger that is really quite slick and will save you from wrecking pins from constantly plugging plugs in and out. If something happens to the cord I don't think you would be able to replace it after market so keep that in mind when deciding to purchase this
You get one usb-a port and one usb-c port in addition to the charger. The power brick itself includes a usb-a port as well that would prob best be used to charge your phone while working.
Setup was a breeze laptop came ready to finish setting up windows and only took about 10 minutes. You are getting a fast 512gb NVME drive which should cover you for anything work related you are trying to accomplish. This is not a gaming laptop but you could run some games on low/medium settings in a pinch. Battery life is pretty great have yet to need a charge with light use.
You are getting a 13" screen with a 60hz refresh rate, gets plenty bright and looks crisp. Sound is solid and can entertain dolby atmos content.
The i5 processor feels snappy enough for getting around windows, web browsing etc heat seems to be dissipated well enough it wont burn a hole in your leg.
Its a great on the go laptop for working, web browsing, catching up on email but for the price I don't feel like you are getting many bells and whistles. I would have liked to see a stylus included for the touch screen or a higher refresh rate screen 60hz feels old and slow at this point in technology.
If you have the cash to spend and want a solid turn key setup this is it.
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Enjoy astonishing sound with this breakthrough portable speaker. Stream music and more over WiFi at home and listen on the go with Bluetooth. Get up to 10 hours of battery life. Easily control the sound with the Sonos app, your voice, and Apple AirPlay 2. Create a whole-home sound system with multiple Sonos speakers.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Voice Assistant Option at home
on April 23, 2021
Posted by: mibeal
from Olean, NY
Sonos is a brand of speaker that demands respect and for good reason. This portable wifi/bluetooth speaker has a lot of great features. First off you can set it up on your actual wifi to stream music or get information from the voice assistant. You can also use it as a bluetooth speaker for a number of devices. You can set it up with the Google Voice Assistant or with Alexa, something you don't find often is the option for both.
Setup is fairly simple and fast but you do have to download the app to complete the setup, I tried to quickly enable bluetooth without setting up the app and it was not possible.
The speaker is ip rated for water resistance so if you wanted to grab it to go jam in the pool you can definitely do that. The sound reproduction on this unit was very impressive, you can adjust the eq settings among other things in the app. The bass was very impressive when turned up a bit to where this could actually be a decent computer speaker on its own.
Another great thing about the Sonos brand is the ability to add this device to your other sonos products and create a whole home sound experience spreading sound across all or some of your Sonos devices.
Battery life is great and as advertised, packing was frustration free, simple usb-c charging cord.
This speaker does well stationary around the house or as an on the go option for a backyard bbq or a day at the beach.
Overall impressed with this unit coming from a guy who has echo's around the house I would say the sound quality is top notch compared to the echo's. The app being required for setup was a mild annoyance but it's just how things are nowadays. I would recommend grabbing this especially if you are already rocking sonos products in your house.
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Life Dot 2 XR is optimized for noise cancelling~ changing its settings depending on your surroundings. On top of this it delivers thumping beats, clear calls, and a 35-hour playtime. Using the Soundcore app, you can customize your touch controls and sound profile to perfectly fit the way you listen.
Customer Rating
3
Average ANC Wireless Earbuds
on April 8, 2021
Posted by: mibeal
from Olean, NY
These earbuds from Anker are average in every way measurable. I use alot of earbuds so I have experience with high end to low end.
Unpacking is very straightforward with your usual assortment of instructions and user guides, ear tips, ear wings, usb c to a charging cable, ear buds and charging case.
Pairing is simple remove the adhesive covering the charge contacts, place in the case and the lights start flashing on the earbuds and you are ready to pair.
You will want to download the soundcore mobile app on your chosen platform. From here you can begin customization consisting of touch controls, noise cancellation modes, eq settings etc.
I found the fit of the earbuds ok some ear hooks would go along way for stability when running/walking with them on but the earguards they have are unique in that they prevent you for inserting the earbuds in too far into your ear canal. I don't think I would get these for intense workout earbuds I don't have confidence with them in while running.
Sound wise I was not impressed by the sound drivers of these earbuds, I had to crank the volume on my iphone 12 pro max, to it's maximum setting to achieve what I consider an optimal sound level. There are many eq settings so props there for all the options available. Phone calls are clear and totally doable with 4 mics. With the app you can change what the touch controls do as far as play/pause, ANC profiles, track forward or reverse. I was very disappointed there is no way to change volume directly on the earbuds with or without the app. A positive is the earbuds I received were already up to date with the latest firmware.
Speaking to the Noise Cancellation you have some options as far as what you want to try and block out whether it be transportation engine noise, voices or just general background noise. It does function but I did not get a sense of truly being able to focus on what was playing over what was going on around me. Like most other aspects of these earbuds is it functional yes...is it great...no.
Battery life is solid 7 hours on a standard charge with over 30 hrs with recharges in the case. Case is wireless charging capable which is a big plus so battery life and case are solid all the way around, the only complaint I had is the way the earbuds go in the case for the contacts to meet seemed a little odd laying on their side very different from other brands.
Overall opinion, they are average and at their price point they are what I would expect. You can do worse, you can do better but for the price point these are a good ANC selection.
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Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro are an incredibly advanced pair of Hi-Resolution wireless earbuds. With up to 26 hours of total play time off of one charge, you can experience your favorite music at all times of the day. Purenote technology allows for a higher quality listening experience, active noise cancelling technology cancels out up to 90% of outside noises, while HearID provides EQ customization. All three come together to make sure your listening experience is truly yours.
Customer Rating
4
Good competitor to Air Pods
on January 30, 2021
Posted by: mibeal
from Olean, NY
These are a good entry point in comparison to Apple's Air Pods. You are getting a durable long lasting pair of earbuds with charging case, usb-c to usb-a charging cable, eartips. The case is wirless charging compatible.
You get a fair amount of ear tip sizes more than most other companies.
Setup is fairly simple pop them in and sync with your phone or bluetooth advice. App lets you update the firmware, change the button effects etc.
As far as fit goes I did not find a good match with any of the ear tips, they always felt loose to me and like they might fall out at any point, would not recommend for work out or exercise.
Sound was solid nice bass, app has a good a nice hearing test function to get you the proper EQ settings for each person. Battery life is solid can go a whole day on spotify without having to break for a charge.
Touch controls require a double tap for on and off to help cut down on accidents.
These tote ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and its ok but won't blow you away. You can have it block noise or concentrate on voices, either way I was not impressed with it compared to some of the higher end models.
All in all these are a good competitor to the air pods and come out at $100 less for it. I've used worse and I've used better these define themselves at mid range earbuds.
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Maximum connectivity. Compact Design. The Dell DA300 6-in-1 USB C adapter. Featuring the widest variety of port options including HDMI, DP, VGA, Ethernet, USB-C and USB-A, this Dell USB-C Mobile Adapter - DA300 offers seamless video, network and data connectivity, in a neat, compact design. Offers up to 4K resolution at 60Hz via DP or HDMI port and enjoy a crisp and clear view without compromising on performance. Its USB-A and USB-C downstream ports also offer fast data transfer rates, at up to SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps3 when connecting to other supported peripherals. The only USB-C adapter with in-built cable management and a round, coaxial cable that offers a reliable connection with enhanced signal integrity.
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5
Great for a Traveling Tech
on January 10, 2021
Posted by: mibeal
from Olean, NY
I'm a traveling tech and this is great for helping me troubleshoot different things for clients. You are getting a gigabit lan port, vga, display port, hdmi, VGA and both USB-C and USB-A ports at your disposable with only having to use a USB-C port on your laptop/pc. Everything was plug and play no special software or drivers needed.
The puck twists to let out the cord to the right length you need and when you are done just twist it back and tuck it away. I find this saves a lot of desk space too without needing several adapters running everywhere. Added bonus the DP and HDMI ports can do 4k 60hz passthrough as well.
I'll admit I think the customer base for this is limited but for me as a tech with a laptop with usb-c ports this is great. I have no video outputs or ethernet port on my slim laptop so this gives me practically everything I need to troubleshoot in one go.
Highly recommend nothing not to like here, if you need a versatile dock that won't take up a lot of space this is it.
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The WD_Black P50 Game Drive SSD provides the tools you need to drive your game. With read speeds of up to 2000MB/s and up to 1TB of storage, you~ll spend less time waiting to get back in the game and more time actually playing. Designed from the ground up with the gamer in mind, the WD_Black P50 Game Drive SSD is future-ready with a SuperSpeed USB 20Gb/s interface to provide full compatibility to your PC or console.
Overview says console but does it really work with a ps4 pro
Yes it would work fine with a ps4 pro, its a usb drive it would be limited by the usb 3 port on your ps4 pro but you would gain some loading time over the drive that ships with the ps4 pro.
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Get peace and quiet anywhere with these Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds. An advanced HD noise-cancelling processor blocks distracting background noise so you can focus in noisy environments, and Bluetooth connectivity ensures easy use with smartphones and other devices. These Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds include a convenient charging case that offers up to 24 hours of use per charge.
How comfortable are they? Do they feel like they're going to fall out with rigorous exercise (running) or do they have a secure fit a majority of the time?
They do not feel secure to me and I tried several of the ear tip sizes. One of the major complaints in my review was that when walking/running they don't feel secure.
6 years, 10 months ago
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Enjoy hours of reliability and speed with this HP Pavilion desktop. Its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 12GB of RAM let you accomplish multiple tasks at the same time, and its 1TB hard drive provides plenty of space for file storage. This HP Pavilion desktop comes with a wired keyboard and mouse for interacting with Windows 10 Home.
how long has this been on the market I cant find any reviews any where I bought it because it sounds good on the inside and the last HP Pavillion I bought in 2011 is still running mostly good but I am preparing for needing a new 1
New to the market maybe a month or so. Short version of my review is if you just want to use this for checking email typing up documents and browsing web you will be ok. Don't expect any kind of gaming or 4k movie watching on this. Even just using it as a workstation feels somewhat slow with the 1tb mechanical drive. Add a SSD and it will be a speedy machine for you.
7 years, 10 months ago
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Enjoy hours of reliability and speed with this HP Pavilion desktop. Its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 12GB of RAM let you accomplish multiple tasks at the same time, and its 1TB hard drive provides plenty of space for file storage. This HP Pavilion desktop comes with a wired keyboard and mouse for interacting with Windows 10 Home.
Will I be able to add a GTX 1050 graphics card to this build without replacing the power supply?
No you def will not it only comes with a 180w power supply most of those cards require 400w minimum.
7 years, 10 months ago
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Enjoy hours of reliability and speed with this HP Pavilion desktop. Its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 12GB of RAM let you accomplish multiple tasks at the same time, and its 1TB hard drive provides plenty of space for file storage. This HP Pavilion desktop comes with a wired keyboard and mouse for interacting with Windows 10 Home.
Graphics card? Dedicated or integrated? Does it have it's own Vram? Or shares the 12GB system ram?
Integrated graphics not usable on anything but the likes of esport/minecraft games. 1gb vram.
7 years, 10 months ago
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Power your custom-built computer with this CORSAIR power supply. It's built for efficient operation, so it saves energy and doesn~t produce much heat, and it operates quietly at slow and medium speeds for a better work environment. The modular cable system of this CORSAIR power supply provides easy, clutter-free installation in compatible ATX desktop cases.
Is the upgrade from a corsair cx600 to a cx650 plug and play with no changes to connections?
Never re use the ac power plug between power supplies you can and will fry your psu mobo/cpu and maybe more. Only ever use the cable included with each psu.
8 years, 2 months ago
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Simplify tasks with this 15.6-inch HP ENVY convertible laptop. Its Full HD touch screen lets you navigate the intuitive Windows 10 interface, and its Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM ensure demanding programs run smoothly. This HP ENVY convertible laptop has a 1TB hard drive for storing photos, videos and documents.Learn more.
Is this loptop is good for gaming?
I would not get this laptop for gaming in my opinion.
8 years, 6 months ago
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