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- First reviewMarch 8, 2022
- Last reviewDecember 27, 2024
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The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the superportable 13-inch MacBook Air. With up to 18 hours of battery life, you can take it anywhere and blaze through work and play.
Customer Rating
5
Best laptop for travel
on December 27, 2024
Posted by: Derek33
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love this computer. Like all MacBooks, it’s great and intuitive and works well if you own other Apple devices, like an iPhone or iPad. Switching from Windows is super easy too. You can even have Microsoft office on it and it works exactly the same. But the size and thinness of this is amazing. Perfect for those who travel or bring their laptop to and from work. Battery life is great. Construction feels solid. Love the midnight blue color also.
Length of ownership: 199
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
Battery Life
5
Speed
5
Display
5
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Experience brighter worlds, vivid imagery, and sharper details with 4K gaming and up to 120 FPS that makes everything feel so real it~s unreal. Seamlessly switch between your favorite games and pick up right where you left off with Quick Resume. Play four generations of games with backward compatibility, plus games that are optimized for Xbox Series X|S that look and play better than ever. Jump into your favorite games like Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto instantly with lightning-fast load times. Get the most out of your Xbox Series X with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (membership sold separately). Play new games like The Outer Worlds 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, NINJA GAIDEN 4, and more on day one. Choose from hundreds of high-quality games like DOOM: The Dark Ages, Tony Hawk~s Pro Skater 3 + 4, and Grounded 2. Dive into legendary franchises including Call of Duty, Forza, Diablo, Halo, and everything in between.*
Customer Rating
4
It’s okay, but prefer PS5.
on December 27, 2024
Posted by: Derek33
Verified Purchase:Yes
It’s okay, looks nice and has good performance and all. But the amount of games are lacking tbh. I also hate the controller. The buttons feel very cheap, esp the ab/xy ones compared to a PS5 controller. And it having a rechargeable battery is a huge bummer. Using AA batteries in a controller for a $500 console seems cheap. Love the console design though. It s fan of the UI, however. Not enough Xbox exclusives to really make it worth my time, personally. Bought in May 2024 and used it only in December when Indiana jones came out.
Length of ownership: 189
Mobile Submission: True
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Controller
1
Performance
5
Storage Capacity
5
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Vertical stand not included. Upgrade your Fortnite experience with the PS5 console - Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle. The Bundle includes an Outfit, Back Bling, Pickaxe, Wrap, Drum Instrument, Boost, Wheels, Trail and 1,000 V-Bucks!
Customer Rating
5
Awesome, as expected
on December 27, 2024
Posted by: Derek33
Verified Purchase:Yes
I mean, it’s a PS5. Not much more needs to be said about it that’s not already known. I had a first gen and got this new slim model for a Christmas gift and it’s definitely improved on looks and size.
Length of ownership: 4
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
Controller
5
Performance
5
Storage Capacity
5
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The JBL Clip 5 ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker is small enough to hold in one hand, but don't let the size fool you~it's big where it counts. A wide, fully integrated carabiner is big enough to clip to just about anything. The powerful driver and passive radiator deliver bigger, louder JBL Pro Sound and punchy bass. A single charge gives you up to 12 hours of playtime~and even more if Playtime Boost is turned on. Speaking of outside, it's IP67-certified waterproof and dustproof, so it's a natural to take on your next hike or camping trip. Pair two Clip 5s together for stereo sound, or instantly connect it with multiple JBL Auracast-enabled speakers for even bigger sound over more space. Plus it's available in a variety of colors, so you're sure to find one that fits your vibe. Every day is an adventure with the JBL Clip 5.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for active lifestyles
on December 27, 2024
Posted by: Derek33
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a really great speaker in general, but it’s excellent for those with an active lifestyle. It has a clip so you can carry it wherever you go, it’s water and dust proof so it’s great by the pool or beach, and it doesn’t weight much. It has a surprisingly great and loud, clear sound. And it also looks nice and comes in several colors and has an available app to adjust the equalizer to your preferred sound/genre of music. It also make a good shower speaker as well. For all the features and quality of sound, it’s a very fair price. I also like that it’s for large and intuitive buttons on it for volume and such. Also has a great 12 hour battery life. It was a Christmas gift for my bf whose old speaker was worn out and died quickly for when we went to the beach, as we live on the ocean front so we go out for walks or sunbathing daily and he’s always bring his old one and it’s die so quickly. Plus it had to be stashed into a pocket on his backpack. But this is perfect. He loved it and so do I.
Length of ownership: 20
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
Battery Life
5
Range
5
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iPad Air. With an immersive 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display.~ The breakthrough Apple M1 chip delivers faster performance, making iPad Air a creative and mobile gaming powerhouse. Featuring Touch ID, advanced cameras, blazing-fast Wi-Fi 6, USB-C, and support for Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil (2nd generation), and Apple Pencil (USB-C).~
Customer Rating
5
The best tablets for a reason
on March 29, 2024
Posted by: Derek33
Verified Purchase:Yes
iPads are the dominant tablet on the market for a reason-they’re simply better than anything else on the market. This particular model is the iPad Air, which is thinner and a bit smaller in size than a full 12.9” iPad Pro, but it’s still a huge upgrade from the basic iPad, as it has Apple’s M2 chip-the same one from their laptops and computers-versus the A14 chip in the regular iPad-which is the chip from the iPhone. So this is essentially a computer in tablet form similar to the iPad Pro, though it’s not quite as fast/powerful. But for the majority of people, this is more than sufficient. I personally wanted one just for basic use, nothing much more than the same things I use my phone for, except I wanted a larger screen and the iPad multitasking features as well as Apple Pencil compatibility (this model is compatible with the newest Pencil, and has the magnetic dock/charger on the side of the iPad itself) but upon use, I was blown away at the things this is capable of. It’s so much more than an iPhone with a larger screen, there’s many iPad specific features. I’ve now used this to replace my laptop for 90% of the things I used it for, and it’s much easier and better and far better for travel and on the go use. The battery actually lasts quite a while, unlike many laptops, and there’s a special case available from Apple that has an integrated keyboard and trackpad to turn this into a full on laptop. I’m honestly surprised at just how thin this Air model is as well, and I love the colors available. I highly recommend the keyboard folio and pencil from Apple if you plan to use this as a laptop/computer in any way. And new iPads will finally be debuting soon, so these are hugely reduced in price at the moment (I bought mine about 3 months ago for about 75% of the full price) and Apple products are never reduced in price until the next newer model is available, but these are currently still the best iPads you can buy and are much reduced. If you do only want an iPad for simple things like watching videos, playing games, using apps, the internet, etc. then I’d suggest getting the regular iPad model and not an Air model, as the regular is cheaper and more than powerful enough for those things; you only need the additional power of higher models if you’re going to be putting stress on it by multitasking or using it as a computer. And if it’s just for your kids to play with and watch videos on, definitely get a regular model instead of a mini. It’ll have longer battery life due to less power consumption from a less powerful chipset compared to Air or Pro models. Also, the camera on non pro models are kinda subpar tbh. They’re by no means bad cameras, but they’re just not as sophisticated or good as what’s on current iPhone pro models, as these have single lens cameras from iPhone 10 models. But most people aren’t using iPads for photography anyway, so the camera on these are more than enough. Def suggest buying one of these while they’re cheap!
Length of ownership: 57
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
Battery Life
5
Display
5
Durability
5
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Nugget Ice. Pellet ice. Drive-in ice. Whatever you call it, you know it's "the good ice." Now that chewable ice is available from the convenience of your countertop with the Opal 2.0 Ice Maker. It is capable of producing up to 38 lbs. of ice in 24 hours and stores up to 3 lbs. of ice at one time. The Opal 2.0 Ice Maker has WiFi connection capability and comes with the side tank attachment for 3x more ice production.
Customer Rating
5
Best ice maker available
on March 29, 2024
Posted by: Derek33
Verified Purchase:Yes
I really, really love this machine. It has hugely improved my kitchen in so many ways. This, of course, produces the highly coveted nugget ice that so many people enjoy (which is enough reason alone to buy this product) but all of the additional features of this product are what truly sets it apart from the rest. The ice itself is perfect for any drink you can imagine (I love it in iced coffee and soda) and it’s especially great for smoothies or any other frozen drink, as this type of ice blends up perfectly smooth to give that texture you want in a frozen drink. It’s also great ice to use for a cooler and keeping food/drink cold. The bin is fully removable, which makes filling up a cooler very easy. It’s definitely the best designed, nicest looking ice maker available (comes in two colors as well) and it honestly doesn’t take up as much counter space as you’d think. It’s about a foot wide, so you’re only sacrificing a small portion of space for this. The auxiliary water tank provides even more convenience, only requiring refills every few days, depending on your ice consumption. There’s even a low powered magnet on the tank to keep it secured to the side of the machine while installed. It only requires you to relocate one of the tubes in the back to the base of the tank, taking less than a minute total. The machine itself begins making and producing ice within a couple minutes, and it can fill the entire bin up very quickly. There’s also a clever water recycle method that catches any melted ice below the bin and recycles it to produce new ice (the ice within the bin itself doesn’t melt much at all and if left to automatically make ice, you’ll always have a full bin of ice) There’s also a specific water filter made by GE for this machine that you can install below the ice bin for cleaner, better tasting ice. It also will keep the water lines cleaner than if using unfiltered water. Cleaning the machine itself is simple and relatively straightforward-remove the lines to drain in a sink or bucket and run a vinegar solution through to clean and remove any hard water deposits. GE recommends this be done every couple months, but the frequency depends on the water you use. This machine is also WiFi enabled, allowing you to connect it to an accompanying app and control it anywhere right from your device. You can use it to setup schedules to produce ice whenever you need it and set it to standby when you don’t. You can also control the led illuminated ice bin from the app, with varying levels of brightness (I quite like having it on at night to have a subtle ambient light in the kitchen) and can even control it with Alexa. There are other ice makers available for much less than this one, but they make the same ice as a typical fridge does, and are much slower and less attractive to have on your countertops. This machine also comes with a full warranty from GE in the event any part fails. It’s an investment, for sure, but it’s fully worth it-especially if you’re an ice lover. Definitely recommend.
Length of ownership: 32
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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AirPods Pro feature up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation,~ plus Adaptive Transparency, and Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for immersive sound.~ Now with multiple ear tips (XS, S, M, L) and up to 6 hours of listening time.~
Customer Rating
5
best earbuds for apple users
on January 5, 2024
Posted by: Derek33
Verified Purchase:Yes
these are great headphones, absolutely essential for any iPhone or apple owner. there is a reason every manufacturer has copied this design, but nobody can deliver the quality and features that apple can. the controls are very intuitive and customizable for each earbud. the noise cancelling is literally the best you can buy of any headphones. the battery life is really good as well, and the case can fully charge the earbuds several times as well (assuming the case itself is fully charged) theres several different eartips included so you can have a good fit no matter the size/shape of your ears. they work so well and seamlessly with apple products (especially iPhone and iPad) to the point you can literally open them from the box, hold near your phone/tablet for a second and immediately put in your ears and use. the sound quality is excellent as well, as apple bought Beats headphones years ago so all of their speakers and headphones have the quality youd expect from apple and the sound design you associate with Beats. they stay in your ears pretty well, especially since this new design is smaller and they weigh next to nothing, though i did buy some additional eartips for a better fit. i thought the stick design/look was silly and goofy when the first airpods came out, but these are much improved, as theyre not very long or awkward like the first ones, or as long as the non pro version. they actually dont look bad or awkward at all becasue they're so much smaller than the originals, so apple finally figured the design of these out. i definitely suggest these for anyone looking for earbuds to use with an apple device.
Length of ownership: 409
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Connectivity
5
Sound Quality
5
Battery Life
5
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Designed for home or office, Ember Mug 2 does more than simply keep your coffee hot. The temperature control smart mug allows you to set your preferred drinking temperature (120~F ~ 145~F), so you can enjoy your hot drink~just the way you like it~ from the first sip to the last drop. Ember Mug 2~s built-in battery maintains your chosen drinking temperature for up to 1.5 hours, or all day with the included charging coaster.
Customer Rating
5
great gift for any coffee or tea lover!
on January 5, 2024
Posted by: Derek33
Verified Purchase:Yes
i bought this for my sister for christmas and she loves it. shes a big time coffee drinker (as am i, though im more of an iced coffee drinker and rarely drink hot coffee) and she prefers hot coffee, so i thought this would be perfect for her. once she opened it she was so happy because she had apparently been wanting one! this mug does so much, it allows you to choose your desired temperature and itll keep your beverage at that temp. you can use the included coaster to keep it charged/operating or use the internal battery in the mug itself. there is also an app you can download to fully customize and control every option with, which i recommend for all users of this mug because the level of control and customization with the app is great! but the app isnt needed to operate and use this, and you can still choose your temperature and stuff without the app! if you're unsure of what gift to buy someone and they are a coffee or tea drinker, definitely buy them this! they will love it!!
Length of ownership: 16
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Ease of Use
5
Value
5
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Officially licensed for the PlayStation5 console, the WD_BLACK SN850P NVMe SSD for PS5 consoles allows you to store more titles with worry free installation. Instantly add up to 4TB of storage to hold more of your favorite games. With an optimized heatsink built specifically for the PS5 M.2 slot, you won~t need to worry about compatibility. Experience uninterrupted gameplay as your WD_BLACK drive runs cool with quality you can trust. The WD_BLACK SN850P NVMe SSD for PS5 consoles is certified and tested for PlayStation 5 consoles so you can store more, play more, fast.
Customer Rating
5
Every PS5 owner NEEDS to get this!!
on January 5, 2024
Posted by: Derek33
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is honestly an essential buy for every PS5 owner. though the ps5 comes with a 1tb hard drive, its simply not nearly enough for even a casual gamer, as modern games all require up to ~130gb of storage, and with the system itself requiring about 200gb of the 1tb storage just to run and operate, that only leaves about 800gb of free storage, and it fills up extremely quickly! but this totally solves the problem! it doubles your storage (2tb and 4tb versions are available also!) and its read speed is very quick as well. it is also the only official PS harddrive, so id trust and prefer this over any other brand as its made specifically for/approved by PS for use with the PS5. its also super easy and quick to install-just remove the rear cover plate and remove one screw and plate, remove one more tiny screw (which will be used to hold the hard drive in place upon installation) and plug it into your PS5, use the second screw you removed to hold it in place, replace the small plate and retorque to screw holding that small plate in place and replace the rear cover and its done! once you turn on your PS5 for the first time after installation, itll ask you to format it, which takes just a minute or two, and its completely done and ready for use! its also relatively inexpensive considering its storage size and features. def get this if you own a PS5 or are buying one, because it will make things much easier and less stressful for you!
you could also use this hard drive for a computer if you wanted to, though there are far better options available for pc than this, as its specifically geared towards the PS5.
Length of ownership: 16
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
Value
5
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Apple Watch Series 9 helps you stay connected, active, healthy, and safe. Featuring double tap, a magical way to interact with Apple Watch, an even-brighter display, faster on-device Siri, and Precision Finding for iPhone.
Customer Rating
5
An absolute must for iPhone ownwers
on January 5, 2024
Posted by: Derek33
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is, in my opinion, a must buy for anyone with an iPhone! it makes life and everyday tasks much easier and more convenient, especially any iPhone/smartphone related task. its great for times when you may not necessarily have your phone around/in your hand/dont want to or cant pull your phone out but still need to take a call or return a text, also great for health and fitness monitoring, and of course is also great for normal watch use. i like that theres many different color cases available and endless watch faces that are customizable, and tons of strap options as well. and for all the things it can do, its an absolute bargain (and is currently on sale at best buy for cheaper than you can buy anywhere else-including directly from apple) the battery also lasts for up to two days with continuous wear/usage, which is great.
Length of ownership: 3
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Battery Life
5
Durability
5
Comfort
5
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AirPods Max reimagine over-ear headphones. An Apple-designed dynamic driver provides immersive high-fidelity audio. Every detail, from canopy to cushions, has been designed for an exceptional fit. Active Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise, while Transparency mode lets it in. And spatial audio with dynamic head tracking provides theater-like sound that surrounds you.~
Can you make calls with these
Yes, you can make/receive calls and text messages with these in multiple ways. Incoming calls can be answered by saying yes/no or using the button on the right earcup. Incoming texts are automatically read to you and you can use your voice to reply and say what you’d like to text and send it. Also, you can hold down the button and it activates Siri and you use it like normal. The call quality is great; it does a good job at filtering out ambient noise for the other person you’re calling so they only hear your voice. It’s one of my favorite headphones for calls/texts and it’s quality for calls is great.
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AirPods Max reimagine over-ear headphones. An Apple-designed dynamic driver provides immersive high-fidelity audio. Every detail, from canopy to cushions, has been designed for an exceptional fit. Active Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise, while Transparency mode lets it in. And spatial audio with dynamic head tracking provides theater-like sound that surrounds you.~
AirPods Max reimagine over-ear headphones. An Apple-designed dynamic driver provides immersive high-fidelity audio. Every detail, from canopy to cushions, has been designed for an exceptional fit. Active Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise, while Transparency mode lets it in. And spatial audio with dynamic head tracking provides theater-like sound that surrounds you.~
AirPods Max reimagine over-ear headphones. An Apple-designed dynamic driver provides immersive high-fidelity audio. Every detail, from canopy to cushions, has been designed for an exceptional fit. Active Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise, while Transparency mode lets it in. And spatial audio with dynamic head tracking provides theater-like sound that surrounds you.~
What is the power storage like? Beats wrap around headphones power was terrible. The power ran out so fast. And even with a full battery and no use the power was out in a short time. Power on the apple pod and the beats power pro is excellent.
AirPods Max reimagine over-ear headphones. An Apple-designed dynamic driver provides immersive high-fidelity audio. Every detail, from canopy to cushions, has been designed for an exceptional fit. Active Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise, while Transparency mode lets it in. And spatial audio with dynamic head tracking provides theater-like sound that surrounds you.~
can I use this headphones on a Samsung phone
You can. You can use it with any Bluetooth enabled device. Though a few features only work with apple devices (spatial audio/head tracking) but other than that, they work just like any other Bluetooth headphones. I use these mostly with my iPhone/iPad/MacBook but also use them for my work computer, which is a regular windows laptop.
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AirPods Max reimagine over-ear headphones. An Apple-designed dynamic driver provides immersive high-fidelity audio. Every detail, from canopy to cushions, has been designed for an exceptional fit. Active Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise, while Transparency mode lets it in. And spatial audio with dynamic head tracking provides theater-like sound that surrounds you.~
AirPods Max reimagine over-ear headphones. An Apple-designed dynamic driver provides immersive high-fidelity audio. Every detail, from canopy to cushions, has been designed for an exceptional fit. Active Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise, while Transparency mode lets it in. And spatial audio with dynamic head tracking provides theater-like sound that surrounds you.~
Can you connect to android phones?
Yes. They connect to any Bluetooth enabled device. Though certain features (like spatial audio/head tracking) only work with apple devices. But I use these with my iPhone/iPad/MacBook as well as my windows computer at work.
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AirPods Max reimagine over-ear headphones. An Apple-designed dynamic driver provides immersive high-fidelity audio. Every detail, from canopy to cushions, has been designed for an exceptional fit. Active Noise Cancellation blocks outside noise, while Transparency mode lets it in. And spatial audio with dynamic head tracking provides theater-like sound that surrounds you.~
Get the party started with this Marshall Stockwell II portable Bluetooth speaker. A built-in subwoofer and powerful tweeters with Blumlein stereo sound construction get people dancing with rich multidirectional audio. This Marshall Stockwell II portable Bluetooth speaker keeps the good times rolling with up to 20 hours of use per charge.
Get the party started with this Marshall Stockwell II portable Bluetooth speaker. A built-in subwoofer and powerful tweeters with Blumlein stereo sound construction get people dancing with rich multidirectional audio. This Marshall Stockwell II portable Bluetooth speaker keeps the good times rolling with up to 20 hours of use per charge.
Is this speaker wireless? Does it need to be plugged in to turn on
Yes, it’s fully wireless Bluetooth speaker. You charge it up and it’s internal battery lasts for 20-30+ hours on a full charge, depending on how loud you play it and if you use it to charge other devices (it’s got USB ports that make this like a portable charger as well) so no, it does not need to be plugged in to turn on, as it’s fully portable. You use one of the 3 dials on top to turn it on/off (the volume knob; turn it all the way down and it clicks when it turns off/of)
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