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5
Amazing
on December 8, 2020
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Amazing action, special effects and soundscape. Looks and sounds amazing in 4k.
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The Linksys Velop MX10 whole-home Wi-Fi 6 system gives you more speed, coverage, and capacity than it ever has before. Wi-Fi 6 combined with Velop's Intelligent Mesh~ technology delivers true Gigabit Wi-Fi speeds, up to 5.3 Gbps, to every corner of your home, even the backyard and outdoor smart home devices. Wi-Fi 6 also sends and receives multiple streams of data simultaneously and reduces latency, providing up to 4x more capacity compared to Wi-Fi 5 technology. So, it can handle the demands of up to 50 devices and more, from laptops and gaming consoles to smart home devices and 4K TVs, all competing for the same bandwidth. You'll also always have a more efficient Wi-Fi experience with OFDMA that enables more data to and from your devices in a more streamlined manner. And, with BSS technology, congestion is also minimized eliminating interference from nearby wireless networks to deliver a strong, clear Wi-Fi signal to your home, so you won't have to worry about your neighbor's Wi-Fi interfering with yours again. You'll even have 7x more battery life with Target Wake Time that reduces network interference, allowing your devices to remain in sleep mode longer. The MX10 whole-home Wi-Fi 6 system is a part of Velop's modular system, so if you need more coverage, just add more nodes. Plus, setup is fast with the Linksys app, so you can enjoy the next evolution of Wi-Fi in minutes.
Customer Rating
4
Needs LED on/off control when status is fine
on December 8, 2020
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Works extremely well and much better than the original Velop, AC three pack. Wish the internal setups would allow more flexibility and customization, but what is there is adequate. Be aware that Linksys hasn't released a firmware update on this model in many months.
Coverage in our 2400 sq/ft home is amazing and what really motivated me to pick this Mesh pair up was the inclusion of 4 Ethernet ports on EACH tower. That was the deal maker for me at this high price point.
My only real complaint is the super bright status LEDs on the top of each tower. Linksys should have built into the firmware an option set to either lower the brightness of the LED and/or offer an option to completely turn them off unless an important notification state was needing attention. I consider it a really bad design decision not having that included. Sure, you can place small bits of tape over the top facing LED ... but really? You shouldn't have to do that when paying this much for a pair of wireless nodes. In other words, not a bedroom appliance unless you're specifically shopping for a wireless mesh system that seconds as a night light ; )
Subtracted one star due to the lack of LED light control built into the firmware of this really expensive bit of kit.
Length of ownership: 107
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Nothing about your personal style is standard. So why should your appliances be? Created for those who want to reflect their true style in every room of their home, Caf~ is distinct by design. Backed by showstopping features, every Caf~ appliance gives you the form and the function you've been craving. Now that exceptional style is coming to your countertops thanks to elegant and efficient toasters, which feature the signature Caf~ copper accents that truly elevate your experience. Embrace a toaster that you can be proud to present on your counters that also boasts four pre-set functions that allow you to customize your toast to your preferences. The innovative Express Finish setting creates delectable toast in about a minute, while additional operating functions such as Frozen, Bagel, Reheat and Cancel, all help you curate your ideal toasting experience. Even clean-up is a breeze thanks to the copper-plated catch tray which collects crumbs as they fall to the bottom of the toaster and prevents them from scattering across the counter.
Customer Rating
5
High Quality
on December 8, 2020
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very consistent toasting straight out of the box. I'd recommend running through some empty cycles first though. It needs to burn off whatever it is that is making it smell. 3 or 4 cycles at max temp and using the frozen setting should do the trick.
Really nice build quality. 8 pounds which is about three to four times the mass of a more typical toaster. The seam lines and overall construction feels solid in hand. The controls feel good and the mechanical action of the tray also feels well engineered.
The unit has rubber feet that gives it a nicely planted feel on the counter top. The power cord can be partially wrapped around inside the bottom of the chassis to help reduce the effective length. Unwrapped, the power cord is a good, long length.
The Express Finish mode is interesting in that it allows the center of item to remain a tad bit more moist than the outer areas of bread and bagels, while still offering up a satisfying toasty, outer consistency in very short order. We like that feature a lot.
A little bit pricey for what you get and how short the warranty is ... but still a well constructed machine and we are happy with it thus far. We are tired of having to replace toasters every few years due to junk construction, so we are hoping this one lasts.
We were initially interested in the Black finish but once seen in person at the store ... no way. It looks more like a gray, gun metal finish under Best Buy lighting. So we sprung for the stainless steel. That finish looks great with the copper accents.
Length of ownership: 2
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5
The Definitive Collection
on December 8, 2020
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Dolby Atmos audio tracks on these discs sound improved over the Blu ray versions. The picture quality, although not true 4k, is amazingly good with little to no black crush in darker scenes and this is without using Dolby Vision. If your 4k player and TV both support Dolby Vision, give it a shot and maybe you'll like what you see. For me, my Panasonic player does HDR, pixel Tone mapping and I'm letting it do all the fancy stuff to generate the best picture on a LG OLED panel. All the subtle color details of wardrobes & sets looks stunning. The CGI of the dragons really comes to life too.
The disc menu system is less cluttered and now allows quicker access to the content compared to the prior Blu ray releases.
This box set is pricey due to the individual steel box cases and the limited production storage unit ... so if you want to save some money, pick up the non-steel box set in the more traditional black plastic, 4k covers,
It's worth it if you have the equipment to do it justice!
Length of ownership: 7
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Take your in-game audio seriously with this SteelSeries Arctis Pro gaming headphones. Its high-resolution speaker drivers with neodymium magnets produce dynamic audio details at 10Hz - 40kHz, and its ski-goggle headband and AirWeave ear cushions provide long-lasting comfort. The ClearCast microphone of this SteelSeries Arctis Pro gaming headset filters out background noise for high-clarity voice chats.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding
on February 10, 2020
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Big improvement over my previous favorite headset - the Arctis 5.
More bass, more comfort and more clarity. Steelseries software & drivers are ALWAYS a pain free, headache free experience as well.
SS obviously thoroughly tests their stuff - can't say that about most of the competitors. I've been using the Steelseries Engine for years and it only improves - this is why I also purchased their Apex keyboard.
More bass, more comfort and more clarity. Steelseries software & drivers are ALWAYS a pain free, headache free experience as well.
SS obviously thoroughly tests their stuff - can't say that about most of the competitors. I've been using the Steelseries Engine for years and it only improves - this is why I also purchased their Apex keyboard.
Length of ownership: 120
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Share thoughts with this HyperX QuadCast USB condenser gaming microphone. The anti-vibration shock mount and internal pop filter improve sound quality, while the conveniently positioned gain control offers on-the-fly adjustments. This HyperX QuadCast USB condenser gaming microphone has an intuitive tap-to-mute feature to prevent audio accidents and a headphone jack for real-time monitoring .
Customer Rating
5
Very Cool
on February 10, 2020
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent capture quality - rivals the Yeti on performance but looks much cooler in person and the build quality is superior. Sure it's not RGB, but that's not the point. Red is very cool !
Length of ownership: 70
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Agency approved. Retro classic frame fused with futuristic technology, Intercept completes the line between style and science. This hinges anchor injected temples. An ergonomically balanced frame supports precision optics. Polished logo plates create low-key accents subtle enough for any undercover recruit.
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1
Not for me ...
on February 10, 2020
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Too bulky and too much tint. I suppose some people will love the effect ... but these weren't for me - no matter the price.
Length of ownership: 76
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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5
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The CM1000 Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem, with speeds up to 1Gbps and DOCSIS 3.1 is 10X faster than DOCSIS 3.0 devices. It's backward compatible with DOCSIS 3.0 and ready for future service plan upgrades for XFINITY from Comcast, Cox, and Spectrum. A Gigabit Ethernet port provides faster access and downloads.
Customer Rating
5
Fast and Stable
on January 31, 2020
Posted by: YourMainDude
Verified Purchase:Yes
Much more stable than the CM600 I had been using. 32 channels bonding for downloads and 4 up. The internal tables are much more informational too. Highly recommended when on sale. If you have 'Blast' or a higher level of service, you need this modem!
Length of ownership: 21
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Hear the action all around you for a cinematic experience at home with this LG Dolby Atmos soundbar. Bluetooth connectivity offers wireless freedom when pairing your TV or other digital devices, while Google Assistant lets you use voice-activated controls without getting up from the sofa. This LG Dolby Atmos soundbar adjusts the sound level automatically to deliver the ideal audio experience for different content types.
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1
Same Issues As Before ...
on December 17, 2019
Posted by: YourMainDude
The LG SL10RG is plagued with the same smothered vocal dialog 'objects' during Dolby Atmos playback that were introduced two generations ago, on their TOTL sound bar package. Most likely an issue with the hardware, at this point ... because firmware doesn't seem to be helping. Look elsewhere if you want the best available Atmos/DTX decoding for your hard earned dollars ... or buy this knowing what to expect and live with it.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Dominate your competitors with this TP Link Archer tri-band gaming router. It offers one 2.4GHz and two 5.0GHz bands, so you can connect more devices with less interference, and it uses MU-MIMO technology to reduce signal wait time and bottlenecking. This TP Link Archer tri-band gaming router has multiple processors to ensure smooth task executions.
Customer Rating
1
Unsupported
on October 22, 2019
Posted by: YourMainDude
Good in concept, beautiful in design, but TP-Link's last firmware update for this router was back in Sept of 2018. Unacceptable.
Router requires frequent enough Reboots (... monthly) to reestablish stable ipV6 connections with Xfinity cable service.
Router requires frequent enough Reboots (... monthly) to reestablish stable ipV6 connections with Xfinity cable service.
USB ports are randomly unstable as well. Simply disconnecting & reconnecting an external hard drive doesn't work. The entire router needs a Reboot.
Highly disappointing and expensive bit of kit.
Not recommended!
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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.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Power Drain a Problem
By YourMainDude
Inconsistent battery drain during (off mode or standby...who knows) observed after several weeks of ownership. If you turn off the bud with the Sony mobile app and set them down on a table for several days, one bud will report high battery level while the other will report 20% upon their next usage. Within minutes of usage, the low boy will power down following a voice prompt.
This needs fixing.
YourMainDude
The South
This was a follow-up report...
August 3, 2019
This was a follow-up report...
I'm a Tech Insider product reviewer for Best Buy. You can read my full, intial review from weeks ago.
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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.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Great for music and noise cancellation
By Rocky
These are the best earbuds for music and noise cancelation. People talk - I don’t hear them. My neighbors ac unit goes on - I don’t hear it.
The only downside is that they don’t do a great job of picking up your voice in phone calls - I’ve been told it sounds like I’m in a tunnel.
YourMainDude
The South
@ Rocky
August 3, 2019
In case you don't see my response to your comment/lame question to my follow-up report -
I along with a bunch of others reviewed these buds weeks ago... as Best Buy Tech Insiders. Perhaps if you spent the time thoroughly reading original reviews - dating back to the pre-release - you'd understand.
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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.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Disappointed, overhyped
By OJSilk
Positives:
•Good sound (though not impressed).
•Solid Noise Isolation (for small buds – not near Bose QC35 II).
•No volume control (big miss IMO).
•Good sound (though not impressed).
•Solid Noise Isolation (for small buds – not near Bose QC35 II).
•No volume control (big miss IMO).
Neutral:
•No IPC rating for working out (perhaps due to technology limitations with NI – fair trade off).
•Large case (extended battery trade off).
•No IPC rating for working out (perhaps due to technology limitations with NI – fair trade off).
•Large case (extended battery trade off).
Negatives:
•Unknown battery status for case.
•Must hold down each earbud (L&R) simultaneously for 7 seconds to setup additional bluetooth pairings (a big issue for someone with 1 arm or someone who’s arm is injured, like me).
•Sony headphone app is terrible (always needs to reconnect).
•Unknown battery status for case.
•Must hold down each earbud (L&R) simultaneously for 7 seconds to setup additional bluetooth pairings (a big issue for someone with 1 arm or someone who’s arm is injured, like me).
•Sony headphone app is terrible (always needs to reconnect).
I’ve opted for Powerbeats Pro as my every day, go to headphones over these Sony’s. Disappointed as I bought into reviewers hype. As an IOS user, I prefer PBP – who offer excellent sound, battery & have an IPC rating. I also used & was happy with Airpods for a while but battery was subpar, especially after 2+ years of use.
YourMainDude
The South
Quite telling ...
August 4, 2019
This product is getting an inordinate amount of 'thumbs down' responses to reviews, not to mention immature blather. Makes you wonder about the 'state' of those doing it. Quite telling - indeed.
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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.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Worked for 3 days
By Disappointed
I received this as a gift from my wife. It worked great initially, then after two days one of the earbuds quit working. It doesn't light up at all. I tried the "hard reset" that was recommended but it didn't do anything. There was no water damage and I didn't even take them outside. It just quit. I will have to decide if I want to roll the dice with a replacement unit or just return it and go with a different manufacturer.
YourMainDude
The South
Buy Galaxy Buds
August 5, 2019
Buy Galaxy Buds
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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.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Doesn't achieve 5 stars...
By YourMainDude
from The South
The Sony WF-1000XM3 True Wireless Noise Canceling In-Ear Headphones are an amazing leap towards perfection - but they fall short.
These ear buds are big. And in terms of 'ear'gonomics - they are uncomfortable, have a strange center-of-gravity and as such - they don't instill confidence when wearing them. Those are just the facts. Not quite sure what dictates the shape & size, perhaps it is the noise cancelling/ambient sound microphones and/or the battery, but It doesn't seem to make a whole lot of sense no matter how you look at it. I've tried the various ear pieces and none of the smaller ones, more suitable for my ear canal, stay snug or provide what I would deem a truly comfortable fit. It's kind of a shame...
The Sony Headphone Connection app for Android is actually one the best I've used. All the functions and status information is laid out in a nice linear fashion. You get battery status, a super logical EQ and various other setting controls. There's even a 'power off' function at the top of the screen. I don't believe I've ever seen that provided by the competition.
Pairing was quick, smooth and simple. I had these ear buds working with my S10 Plus in mere minutes.
Another area keeping these ear buds from achieving perfection is the presence of compression artifacts (high frequency noise) that is generated and sits dead center in the sound field. If you turn off all the sound enhancement features - which these have a nice set of for various use scenarios - the detection of the noise in the upper treble region is diminished. DSEE HX doesn't help but avoiding the brighter EQ settings does help mask the problem... as does disabling Adaptive Sound Control and Ambient Sound Control. One thing worth noting is that Ambient Sound Control keeps defaulting to 'On'. I'd prefer that it didn't to be honest. The sound quality vs. connection reliability control is also another that impacts the severity of the compression artifacts. So in the simplest of terms, the app is good - but the obvious stack up of DSP functions of this product is a bit over-the-top and combinations of them contribute to the distortion issues.
The voice prompting is pleasant and precise. The overall volume (gain) is also good - even considering the presence of the digital compression distortion. These headphones have excellent bass response. Clear, articulate and punchy!
Battery life is outstanding, the charging case is solidly constructed and intuitive to use - and I really appreciate the decision to use a USB-C connector.
Generally speaking, these ear buds sound good (almost great...) - assuming that you find the right settings to tone down the sharp & noisy treble region, but they are bulky and nowhere near what I would call 'ear'gonomic. Not what I expected to come away with for a pair of in ear, stereo headphones at this price point.
Pros:
Easy to set up.
Great battery life.
Excellent charging case.
Impressive bass response and plenty of sound volume.
Easy to set up.
Great battery life.
Excellent charging case.
Impressive bass response and plenty of sound volume.
Cons:
Digital, compression distortion in the treble region.
Bulky and not snug fitting.
Can be uncomfortable to wear for longer listening periods.
Digital, compression distortion in the treble region.
Bulky and not snug fitting.
Can be uncomfortable to wear for longer listening periods.
I wouldn't recommend these to anyone until such time that Sony cleans up the sound processing, after which I would say - see what you think about the fit & feel in your own ears. So they receive 3 stars as-is and I would bump them to 4 if they can clean up the noise issues. But with that said - there is no way these are a 5 star product considering shape, size & fit.
YourMainDude
The South
Battery Drain Issues...
August 5, 2019
Inconsistent battery drain during (off mode or standby...who knows) observed after several weeks of ownership. If you turn off the bud with the Sony mobile app and set them down on a table for several days, one bud will report high battery level while the other will report 20%, upon their next usage. Within minutes of turning on, the low boy will power down following a voice prompt. With this follow-up, these are now a 1 star.
This needs fixing.
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LG 65EG9600 OLED Curved 2160p Smart 3D 4K Ultra HDTV: A curved screen, super-detailed resolution, rich blacks and bright colors will immerse you in your favorite movies and TV shows. The Smart TV feature lets you stream a wide range of content and surf the Internet.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Beautiful Clarity, Uniformity could be better
By Derrick
Being a previous Plasma owner, I am surprised to say I am impressed. Overall this T.V. is absolutely stunning. The 3D performance is better than any T.V. I have owned. The colors pop, the blacks are inky, and the up-scaling is better than I expected.
My only complaint is the uniformity. On near dark scenes, you can easily see vignetting (vertical banding) across the screen. Its not terrible, but it is distracting. If it weren't for that, I would give it 5 Stars no doubt. Perhaps over time this will improve, if so I will update my review accordingly.
My only complaint is the uniformity. On near dark scenes, you can easily see vignetting (vertical banding) across the screen. Its not terrible, but it is distracting. If it weren't for that, I would give it 5 Stars no doubt. Perhaps over time this will improve, if so I will update my review accordingly.
YourMainDude
The South
Correction
September 11, 2019
Vignetting and vertical banding are two, completely different things. Vignetting is corner darkening...
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The ROCCAT Kain 200 AIMO Wireless RGB Gaming Mouse features a comfortable ergonomic shape and Titan Click technology for vastly improved click balance and precision. The accurate ROCCAT Owl-Eye optical sensor is adjustable up to 16,000dpi and lets you achieve perfect tracking. Its long-life battery is optimized to perform for up to 50 hours on a single full charge. The AIMO illumination eco-system provides RGB lighting and LED effects customizable in 16.8 million distinct colors.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Not Ready For Prime Time ...
By YourMainDude
from The South
The ROCCAT KAIN 200 AIMO is common form factor gaming mouse with one exceptional quality ... the scroll wheel.
Certainly there are other more extravagant offerings in the market, with elaborate RGB lighting schemes & custom weight configurations - but this mouse isn't one of the those. It's clearly targeted at a specific segment of the market, one that wants a familiar shape & feel to the hand and with design simplicity in mind. The left & right Titan buttons are touted as being strong & precise. Personally I felt that they are run-of-the-mill buttons in feel but no less precise. Where this mouse really stands out is the feel and action of the center scroll wheel. ROCCAT nailed it. I don't believe I've ever experienced any other consumer based wheel that rolls and clicks like this. It's in a league of its own. Mouse glide on a rigid surface is excellent but I wasn't nearly as impressed on cloth. Your impression may differ. I simply found the friction force to be too great, even with all the precisely positioned glide pads. I'm still surprised companies are not using USB-C connectors in their peripherals. What's up with that?
Overall I like the ergonomics of this gaming mouse - especially the killer scroll wheel - but where this product falls short is in the Swarm control software and cursor persistence in actual gaming.
First the software - The Swarm software crashes on me constantly. Randomly out of blue when using my computer and sometimes when actually manipulating the mouse settings & lighting. Sometimes it doesn't actually crash but simply closes out on its own. What?
The bigger problem I experience is what appears to be a cursor persistence issues during gaming. I've tried reinstalling the software a bunch of times to no avail. By cursor persistence I mean, pointer visibility. In various games I noticed that the pointer disappears, sometimes for a split-second ... other times for several seconds or more. And when it reappears, it can pop up in an unexpected position on my gaming monitor. I own a huge collection of gaming mice and none of them behave like this. I was able to verify this strange behavior with both wired & wireless connections ... so I know it's not a wireless interference problem. Perhaps future software updates will rectify the issue. One can only hope...
One last note - RGB control is one dimensional. What you set is what you get for both the wheel illumination & the ROCCAT logo.
That is a big oversight in my humble opinion.
That is a big oversight in my humble opinion.
Can't recommend this mouse at this time; not until ROCCAT addresses the pointer persistence issues.
Pros:
Simple yet elegant design.
Excellent hard surface glide.
Outstanding scroll wheel action.
Extensive power & DPI precision controls.
Simple yet elegant design.
Excellent hard surface glide.
Outstanding scroll wheel action.
Extensive power & DPI precision controls.
Cons:
The so-called "performance coating" just feels like smooth plastic.
Swarm software crashes constantly.
Single dimension of RGB lighting control.
Micro-USB connector. Yuk!
The so-called "performance coating" just feels like smooth plastic.
Swarm software crashes constantly.
Single dimension of RGB lighting control.
Micro-USB connector. Yuk!
YourMainDude
The South
Follow-up...
October 29, 2019
A correction to my original review but it doesn't impact the score. Although not intuitive straight away, you can customize the scroll wheel lighting independently of the ROCCAT logo. You can even adjust the brightness of each and drive either down to OFF. Took some digging to try all the settings, but they ARE there. And now that I've played with this mouse a bit more, I've noticed that the light phasing (gradient, breathing, etc...) is less than smooth. Some may find this 'look' to be subpar.
Still can't recommend this mouse.
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The ROCCAT Kain 200 AIMO Wireless RGB Gaming Mouse features a comfortable ergonomic shape and Titan Click technology for vastly improved click balance and precision. The accurate ROCCAT Owl-Eye optical sensor is adjustable up to 16,000dpi and lets you achieve perfect tracking. Its long-life battery is optimized to perform for up to 50 hours on a single full charge. The AIMO illumination eco-system provides RGB lighting and LED effects customizable in 16.8 million distinct colors.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Nice Mouse - nonexistent instructions
By Waggly
from Chillicothe, IL
OK...so I'm a casual gamer. I thought to myself "hey..maybe I'll like a fancy gaming mouse". I wasn't wrong, it is nice, but I'm not sure I understand all of the hype.
When I opened the mouse, I was surprised to find no instructions in the box. Just a mouse, dongle, charging cable, and some other piece that I'm still not sure what to do with.
I plugged the dongle into my laptop and it fired right up. No issues there are all. The mouse has a very nice feel and fits nicely in my hand. The length of the mouse was nice. I was able to relax my hand nicely and didn't have cramped fingers. The buttons are well placed and very responsive. I definitely like having the DPI button right on the mouse so I can quickly switch between the 5 preset options. I can see where this will be helpful in certain games when I'm moving between close quarters combat vs long range sniping.
Here is where I got confused by the lack of instructions. I knew that a mouse of this quality had to have some type of configuration software utility but there was nothing in the box. So I looked up the mouse online and found the manufacturers website. I was able to navigate through their products and find my mouse. The site then prompted me to download their utility software.
Once the software installed, it immediately wanted to run an update. I found it odd that they don't have the most current version set up as the default download, but the update ran smoothly enough, so no big deal. As soon as the software had updated, it told me that both the dongle and mouse needed to be updated as well. It said to update the dongle first, and then the mouse but didn't tell me how to do that. I was sitting at an update screen with the update button grayed out. It wasn't until I actually connected the mouse to the charging cable and plugged the cable into the USB port on my computer that they update button because available.
Once I clicked the update button, it ran through it's paces and then said everything was up to date. So, after they told me to do things in a certain order, the software just did it all however it wanted anyway.
OK...so I'm still trying to like this thing at this point. Then I start looking around in all the settings. I find lots of cool features such as multiple profiles that you can customize for different games and such. Plenty of cool things to do with the lights on the mouse. Highly customizable PDI settings and easy key bindings with Shift Click options. Looking good.
I start to play around with these setting only to realize that nothing I change seems to stick. I'm now confused and frustrated. I messed with DPI and lights and couldn't make the changes hold. I kept looking for a save or OK button but didn't see one. Finally, as a last ditch effort, I maximized the software window. Low and behold, there was an OK button at the bottom. The default window size and placement for the software had put that section of the frame under my taskbar, so even if I scrolled down, I still would never see the OK button. It was a horrible UX experience for me and really killed my excitement over this product. Maybe if you know all of this ahead of time you can enjoy your new mouse a lot more than I did.
Anyway, once I finally figured out the UI and started playing around with settings I found it to worked very well. Lots of toys to play with.
There is one odd piece of hardware in the package that I just don't get. It is like a converter that seems to change the charging cord from a mini usb to a full size usb when it's not being used to charge the mouse. I'm not sure I understand why I want that or what they intend for me to do with it. I can't really review that piece because I have no idea what it is meant for.
Unfortunately, I found myself thinking "this is cool, but why do I need all of this stuff on a mouse"? My conclusion is that I really don't. While it's fun to play with and gives me some Nerd Street Cred, it's just not necessary for a casual gamer. I'm not good enough for a 16ms different in click response time to matter. Perhaps a professional gamer would notice...I couldn't.
So, I like how it feels. I like how it responds. I like the DPI button. I like the profiles I can save in the software. I don't like the lack of instructions. I don't like the updating processes. I don't like not knowing what the other piece of hardware is meant to be.
Overall I think it's a fine mouse, but probably too expensive for what I'll actually do with it and way overkill on customization settings for most people. Perhaps if the experience had made me feel smart instead of dumb I would feel differently, but I just can't find a lot to be super excited about.
YourMainDude
The South
Apart from Steelseries...
October 31, 2019
Apart from Steelseries who seem to keep a solid grasp on maintaining software that works, most other gaming peripheral companies are having huge issues with software that makes sense or that works reliably. Logitech is probably the worst of the bunch. Their 'Hub' software is utter garbage.
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ASUS ROG GU502GV Laptop: Get in the game at home and on the road with this ASUS gaming notebook. Featuring an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card and a 15.6-inch Full HD display, this notebook renders games in rich detail. This ASUS gaming notebook delivers fast, responsive performance and supports a wide variety of programs with an Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Excellent Choice for Price and Performance.
By Anonymous
I had never owned a Labtop and been researching for months on guys and clubs and how much ram weither it be one or dual channel and what gtx or rtx to get. And the 60hz.or 144hz or more.its all very much, just to much. HANDS DOWN. I open the box. I was drowling how Beautiful the colors and the RGB AND SCREEN IS AMAZING. ITS VERY FAST CLEAN NO GHOSTING. The On Board Asus Controls, where the fan speeds and GPU and CPU settings are are very easy to use. The fact they left room to upgrade is the best you'll find in a Labtop. The price 1349. When bought was a steal in my mind. Only wish it had a Webcam and the windows glass tracked. Very pleased an will buy more Asus products in future.
YourMainDude
The South
Asus Dropped the ball on this product ...
April 22, 2020
Asus Dropped the ball on this product ... the GU502GV support webpage is gone. If you contact the higher ups in the Asus support chain, they are oblivious to what downloads are applicable to this model. If you use a 'near' model, many of the download pages don't even have EXE installation files. Asus is broken.
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ASUS ROG GU502GV Laptop: Get in the game at home and on the road with this ASUS gaming notebook. Featuring an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card and a 15.6-inch Full HD display, this notebook renders games in rich detail. This ASUS gaming notebook delivers fast, responsive performance and supports a wide variety of programs with an Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Nice laptop. A few Asus glitches though.
By ArloG
Purchased this pc after reviewing online. It was chosen over a comparable Razer model. 1tb of storage made it favorable.
Although the Armory Crate bundle was advertised and per-key color mapping was on Asus website as a plus, it really isn't reliable.
Several calls to the Asus support site finally did get it working. Further searching on the ROG site shows I'm not the only one with the same issues. Followup emails from Asus said there is no timeline for a fix. The laptop does work very well even though there are misleading features of it. Best Buy does not have either of the advanced models of this and the Razer laptop in store. Bummer!
Although the Armory Crate bundle was advertised and per-key color mapping was on Asus website as a plus, it really isn't reliable.
Several calls to the Asus support site finally did get it working. Further searching on the ROG site shows I'm not the only one with the same issues. Followup emails from Asus said there is no timeline for a fix. The laptop does work very well even though there are misleading features of it. Best Buy does not have either of the advanced models of this and the Razer laptop in store. Bummer!
YourMainDude
The South
Terrible Social Media Response from Asus
April 22, 2020
The US based support page for the GU-502GV no longer exists.
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I have the same issue as many other described over here and LG website. The sound of the voices is NOT laud enough during the surround sound action scenes. I chated with LG & they could not help. Could you please advise if someone has found a solution?
LG social media CS will reply to questions and reviews but when you call them, they want the unit returned. They explain that that they do not have an upper-level support team for sound bars like they do for say - televisions. So essentially, their social media respondents are wasting time - making it appear as though they are responsive in a positive way. I personally find that insulting.
There has been only 1 firmware update to this product and it doesn't fix the problem.
There has been only 1 firmware update to this product and it doesn't fix the problem.
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Heighten your gaming experience with this VR-ready NVIDIA GeForce RTX Founders Edition graphics card. The NVIDIA Turing architecture incorporates real-time ray tracing and AI features for enhanced realism, and the 8GB of memory supports peak resolutions and frame rates. Dual-axial 13-blade fans and a vapor chamber keep this NVIDIA GeForce RTX Founders Edition graphics card cool and quiet.
I have an Alienware Aurora R4 with a GTX 760. i know this card will be a huge upgrade but im wondering if my possessor will handle the 2070? i have Intel i7-4820 CPU @ 3.70GHz. also my power supply is a Alienware™ 875 Watt Multi-GPU.
Heighten your gaming experience with this VR-ready NVIDIA GeForce RTX Founders Edition graphics card. The NVIDIA Turing architecture incorporates real-time ray tracing and AI features for enhanced realism, and the 8GB of memory supports peak resolutions and frame rates. Dual-axial 13-blade fans and a vapor chamber keep this NVIDIA GeForce RTX Founders Edition graphics card cool and quiet.
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Will this card be good with a 550w power supply i am using an i7 8700k and i want this card but i only have a 550w power supply
The Nvidia site clearly states that a 550W supply is the minimum requirement. An 8700k is a very power efficient CPU, so assuming you don't have a lot of other high power consuming devices in your rig - like a huge bank of traditional power hungry hard drives and other PCI cards - and your power supply is of a good quality, I wouldn't worry.
You've met the 'typical' minimum spec defined by Nvidia. Battlefield V running in Ultra RTX mode barely pushes my 'loaded' system above 300 watts with this card.
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