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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 .
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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.
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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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ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 Gaming Laptop: Increase your productivity with this 15.6-inch Full HD ASUS Notebook laptop. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology ensure seamless pairing with compatible devices, while the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM provide powerful performance. This ASUS Notebook laptop has a 1TB SSD for ample storage and rapid boots, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics deliver crisp visuals.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great Overall Computer
By FlyKen
I ordered this Computer when Bestbuy first offered it, the week of June 1, 2020. At the time I also owned what I would call the previous generation of this computer, the GU502GV-BI7N10, which BestBuy also sells, its in the same price range as this computer. I wanted to compare the two in Benchmark testing and upgrade options.
During the benchmark testing between this computer and the GU502GV, the CPU performance was noticeable better in this computer. This computer has the 10th gen I7 and the GU502GV has the 9th gen I7
When I did benchmark testing on the graphics card, the 2070 on this computer did slightly better then the 2060 found on the GU502GV.
This computer and the GU502GV have similar motherboard layouts. With the option to upgrade the ram and add a second SSD -
I put in a second SSD on this computer, the 1TB Samsung EVO.
This computer comes with a onboard 8GB ram module and a removable 8GB ram module. The GU502GV has an onboard 16GB module with an open slot for addition ram.
The information I was able to find for max ram for both computers is as follows.
This computer motherboard can have ram upgraded to 48GB, I am currently running 24GB
GU502GV can be upgraded to 32GB
Battery Life is similar. Both lasting around 4.5 to 5.5 hrs for normal use and 1.5 to 2 hrs with gaming.
Both have the option for USB C charging. This computer does come with thunderbolt unlike the GU502GV.
ASUS has four different modes of performance on both computers. Silent, Performance, Turbo, and Manual. When the computers enter into Turbo mode the fans can get pretty loud but that is expected due to the heat the CPU and GPU are putting out. This computer in my opinion does a better job with fan management then the GU502GV.
For the body difference they are almost identical besides the GU502GV having a metal lid, which is nice but leaves finger prints all over it.
Both computers are great performing machines but if you have the extra couple bucks for this computer versus the GU502GV. I would highly recommend this computer, since this is the one i decided to keep.
Game on!
YourMainDude
The South
Avoid
June 14, 2020
Armoury Crate ecosystem is complete garbage and Asus technical support is fail.
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Get a new take on security, with the latest indoor 1080p FHD Wi-Fi security camera. Small and lightweight in design, this camera gives users the flexibility of multiple placement options along with a simple set-up and installation process. See more and know more with an ultra-wide 135~ diagonal field of view and night vision capabilities. Pan and tilt to cover larger areas so you don~t miss out on the most important details. Be aware when you~re not there with person detection technology, which will notify you when a person is detected.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Impressive
By YourMainDude
from The South
The Lorex – Indoor, Pan – Tilt – Zoom is impressive.
Having fiddled around with a number of different security cameras, I was eager to try out what Lorex had to offer – not having any experience with their products. The Indoor, Pan – Tilt – Zoom Security Camera far exceeded my expectations.
From the moment I opened the packaging, I could tell this was a solid product. It feels well-constructed in the hands and doesn’t feel at all cheap.
Set up was quick and smooth. I immediately replaced the provided microSD card with a Sandisk 400 GB, Class 10 flash chip. The instructions gave the impression that the internal memory controller was limited to 256 GB but I can attest to the fact the camera recognized and formatted the full available capacity of my microSD … coming in just over 377 GB. Thumbs up!
This camera requires the use of a mobile app and I am always a bit apprehensive going into product demo’s where apps are the glue that makes everything Go. In this case I was shocked & quite impressed. The setup guides you through the entire process simply & with ease, automatically directing the customer to point their mobile device to the QR code located on the bottom of the unit. The camera was recognized quickly. Setting up the Lorex account and adding WiFi credentials was also quick & painless.
Once the camera was operational and I was swiping through the app I noticed how almost everything seems logical, organized and seemingly ‘in the right’ place. This app is much better than what I’ve experienced from other competing products… so kudos to the app designers at Lorex.
The wealth of settings, from an easily controlled privacy mode to the settings for People detection and motion tracking, to setting up scheduled recordings – all made sense to me straight away. You can enable audio recording as well as use this device for two-way communication. Wasn’t expecting that feature. Very cool. You can also do still photo grabs with ease. I really can’t think of any additional features I’d want in a single, standalone security camera at this price point.
The Lorex – Indoor, Pan – Tilt – Zoom Security camera has one of the best HD images I’ve seen on my Samsung S10. The on-the-fly zoom is responsive and only loses a lot of image quality on extreme zoom ins... but still good @ this price point.
I do have some complaints and concerns but hopefully future firmware updates will improve these ‘performance based’ aspects of the The Lorex – Indoor, Pan – Tilt – Zoom Security camera.
I did notice lag and slowness to the overall motion tracking experience. I would have thought the AI stuff built into this security camera would have been crisper & more reactive. More importantly, if you use the scroll wheel (think original iPod…) function built into the app, the pan & tilt is even slower to respond. I don’t see using these aspects of the camera once it is properly placed, but I am still left with the impression that these controls – over a localized home network – could be more responsive. In any event, these sluggishness aspects weren’t enough on their own merits to ding the review a Star. What did (does) make me penalize my review is that along the way, and for some unknown reason, the camera stopped detecting movement (motion) and/or recognizing people thereby, not triggering a detection notification and not tracking anything. I tried disabling and enabling motion tracking to no avail. It took a complete resetting of the device and adding it back into my Lorex (app) account to get it to work again. I only noticed this once in the 5-day time span I had to review this camera. Hopefully this was just a software/firmware glitch that will be improved upon in future software updates.
All-in-all I am very impressed with The Lorex – Indoor, Pan – Tilt – Zoom Security Camera and truly believe it will fulfill the needs of a vast number of customers. The non-cloud/local (expandable) storage platform is great. The app overall is well thought out and well designed as a result. The depth of customization is clearly superior to many other products in the price segment and the build quality is solid.
Pros:
Expandable, local only storage.
Well-engineered mobile app.
Outstanding HD and better than usual night vision clarity.
Well-engineered mobile app.
Outstanding HD and better than usual night vision clarity.
Cons:
The ethernet port is for ‘service only’ which I think is kind of a detriment.
The tracking and app control performance can be sluggish at times but I think that is an area that will be improved upon with future software updates.
More and more companies going the route of diminutive 'quick setup' guides in-the-box. The Lorex web served 'full manual' is kind of clunky but there if you need it.
The tracking and app control performance can be sluggish at times but I think that is an area that will be improved upon with future software updates.
More and more companies going the route of diminutive 'quick setup' guides in-the-box. The Lorex web served 'full manual' is kind of clunky but there if you need it.
YourMainDude
The South
A Quick Follow-up
August 14, 2020
For anyone interested in archival & playback efforts relating to the captured video content on the Lorex - Indoor Pan, Tilt and Zoom Wi-Fi Network Security Camera, Lorex does offer a free, stand-alone program (executable) tool that allows the customer to playback video files on a PC or Mac. The file format is .dav and the playback quality of the files from the microSD card using 'Lorex Player Lite' is quite good. The program is small in size, portable and doesn't need to be installed in the Windows environment.
Can't comment on it's usage in the Mac OS realm... perhaps others will chime in. It should be noted that Lorex was once part of FLIR - the infrared camera company. This very likely contributes to the high quality of the imaging system. They are now owned by Dahua.
Can't comment on it's usage in the Mac OS realm... perhaps others will chime in. It should be noted that Lorex was once part of FLIR - the infrared camera company. This very likely contributes to the high quality of the imaging system. They are now owned by Dahua.
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5No Quality Control at MSI....Very Sad!
By Tommy
Have gone through 7 MSI laptops with Best Buy, all with hardware and software defects. Both MSI GS66 Stealths had horrible screen bleeding. So bad it wasn’t even worth playing games with dark scenes and movies with black letter box bars...how distracting! Besides the screen bleeding, I also had tons of software issues and bugs, as you can see from the pictures. Also, every single MSI laptop I bought had fingerprints, scratches, dust everywhere, and crazy bad chassis defects. Very sad considering the price of the GE66 Raider and GS66 Stealth.
The quality control at MSI seems to truly be non existent and I have yet to hear anything from them in regards to these issues. Not surprised unfortunately. One of the units was obviously used as it didn’t have any of the protective plastic on the back of the screen and ports like my fiend who bought the same unit. I was also unable to register the product on the MSI website cause it was used. I truly don’t get how there are all these amazing, stellar, positive reviews for these laptops? Very interesting considering what I went through.
I have 100% always purchased all my computers and tech from Best Buy. Unfortunately, I no longer have the peace of mind to do so anymore..... not when you’re spending over 2K. I will say this. Their customer service is amazing and still is. That is actually the one positive thing I experienced through all of this. Thank you Best Buy for having some of the BEST customer service out there. I don’t blame you at all, I blame MSI.
In a nutshell....go with ASUS. The company seems to have a lot better quality control and I have yet to experience any screen bleeding, OS errors / bugs like I did with all the MSI units. The units with ASUS also come brand new with no scratches, fingerprints, dust, etc.
YourMainDude
The South
Asus is just as bad...
October 31, 2020
It's all anecdotal
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Try again msi
By baconator4lyfe
Had to knock off one star due to same issues as the previous models. The fans are super high-pitch. And they use the cheapest thermal compound possible. The cpu always runs hot. I mean.. it just idles at 55-60° Celsius. The gpu fans stay off until needed. But the cpu fan runs 24/7. You CAN manually adjust the fans to stay off until it gets warm but it never cools off anyway. I think its due to undervolting being locked. I tried with tutorials to be able to undervolt the cpu but I just simply couldn't. And the Dragon Center software is hot garbage.. So I returned it.
Anyways.. build quality is amazing. Screen was very nice. Battery life was god tier. You can expect about 8-10 hours on very light use (watching youtube). Track pad and keyboard were good. The steel series software was WAY more difficult than it needed to be.
Anyways.. build quality is amazing. Screen was very nice. Battery life was god tier. You can expect about 8-10 hours on very light use (watching youtube). Track pad and keyboard were good. The steel series software was WAY more difficult than it needed to be.
YourMainDude
The South
I Concur
November 6, 2020
I Concur, the CPU fan (not sure which one because there are actually two...) has a measurable pure tone (high pitch) that is fairly steady around the 1kHZ frequency - which is completely unacceptable in quiet, content creator settings. Neither "Silent" mode or ultimate battery mode kill the pitch. Look, people don't need explanation that high powered gaming laptops have loud fans under load - that whooshing sound it common across ALL high end laptops - but the fixed & constant pure tones is defect in design. I returned my GS66 because the Asus M15 has better fan designs that are pitchy.
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great laptop for students
By Anthony
I found this laptop while searching for a powerful laptop that could last me through the day while at college. So far I have been quite happy with my purchase.
The good
- great performance
- not bad temperatures for a notebook and excellent temperatures with coolerboost on
- fans can be very quiet when not under load (more on that later)
- sleek, easy to carry design
- comfortable keyboard
- nice screen
- battery can last a long time if settings are configured to extend it (dim the screen, battery saver, change fan profile, and lower refresh rate to 60hz)
- great performance
- not bad temperatures for a notebook and excellent temperatures with coolerboost on
- fans can be very quiet when not under load (more on that later)
- sleek, easy to carry design
- comfortable keyboard
- nice screen
- battery can last a long time if settings are configured to extend it (dim the screen, battery saver, change fan profile, and lower refresh rate to 60hz)
The bad
- mainly just the coil whine. Personally I believe it is because when it is not under load the fans are practically inaudible, so they do not drown out the sound. If you have any background noise, it is not really noticeable and when under load it is never audible. That said if you can hear it, it will drive you insane. I think the rest of the laptop holds up well enough to overlook this though.
- mainly just the coil whine. Personally I believe it is because when it is not under load the fans are practically inaudible, so they do not drown out the sound. If you have any background noise, it is not really noticeable and when under load it is never audible. That said if you can hear it, it will drive you insane. I think the rest of the laptop holds up well enough to overlook this though.
YourMainDude
The South
1kHz Prominent Pure Tone
December 4, 2020
It's not coil whine, it's commutation noise from one of the CPU fans. It's prominent and pretty much fixed around 1kHz. (most likely the smaller of the two CPU fans...)
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Fan sound dreadful
By JH11
The noise (fans I assume) was intolerable. I didn't even try to use the machine because it was so bad. The fans were whirring non stop with a tinny sound even with CPU usage at 4%. Unfortunately I can't upload video of laptop/sound here. Returning to the store.
YourMainDude
The South
1kHz Prominent Pure Tone
December 8, 2020
A 1kHz Prominent Pure Tone from one of the two CPU fans. In layman terms, that means an annoying high pitch.
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Geek Squad~ Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away. Learn more about Geek Squad~ Certified Refurbished products.Enjoy clear, detailed sound with these refurbished Mystic Black Samsung Galaxy Buds Live true wireless earbuds. The active noise-canceling feature reduces ambient sounds for enhanced audio clarity, while the rechargeable battery supports up to 8 hours of playback. These Samsung Galaxy Buds Live true wireless earbuds boast built-in microphones for hands-free calls.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Dependable
By Samsung
I have owned many of ear buds but the features these have out do them all. The way I lost my last pair was I fell asleep with them in and one fell out and the dog chewed it up. Lol not with these they stay put.
YourMainDude
The South
Funny Story
February 8, 2021
Made me laugh
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Too many issues
By Moon
Too many issues. Bloat ware, nvidia optimus, NOISE,
Hinge and closing detection, buggy software and etc.
Better stay off, save your time.
Hinge and closing detection, buggy software and etc.
Better stay off, save your time.
YourMainDude
The South
Noise Confirmed
February 21, 2021
1kHz discrete pure tone emanates from left-side fan. Silent mode or manual fan controls cannot compensate.
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics produce high-quality visuals on the fast 15.6-inch 165hz QHD display. This ASUS notebook PC has 1TD SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Great at gaming, but struggles at multitasking?
By NewbieEnthusiast
Pros:
This laptop is a beast coming from my MacBook Pro 2015 Retina 13”. It can run GTA V at 80+ and Apex at 120+ Both on Ultra Settings. It runs Osu at 440 FPS but I think that the display caps at 165 so it’s kind of overkill. I have ZERO complaints about it gaming. I don’t hear the fans because I’m wearing some good headphones and using the inline mic/3.5mm port.
This laptop is a beast coming from my MacBook Pro 2015 Retina 13”. It can run GTA V at 80+ and Apex at 120+ Both on Ultra Settings. It runs Osu at 440 FPS but I think that the display caps at 165 so it’s kind of overkill. I have ZERO complaints about it gaming. I don’t hear the fans because I’m wearing some good headphones and using the inline mic/3.5mm port.
Ehhhs:
I was concerned how the vents blow the hottest air right onto the display but if ASUS thought it wasn’t of concern I guess it’s ok. I also wouldn’t recommend anyone to touch the middle part just in front of the screen where the system monitoring lights are (between the two vents) but that’s easily avoidable.
I was concerned how the vents blow the hottest air right onto the display but if ASUS thought it wasn’t of concern I guess it’s ok. I also wouldn’t recommend anyone to touch the middle part just in front of the screen where the system monitoring lights are (between the two vents) but that’s easily avoidable.
Cons:
My only concern is a multitasking issue. I have updated all my drivers and updated the BIOS using the MyASUS app. When I am on a Zoom call, which is when I need it work the most reliably, if I have another application such as Chrome running with Zoom on the same desktop or a separate one, Zoom will hang and freeze, and I will lose connection to the Zoom call. This is a huge issue, something I hadn’t experienced before on even my 5 year old MacBook. I hope ASUS fixes this in a future update because until that time I have to stare blankly at people’s faces with no way to browse Reddit in the background at the risk of losing connection.
My only concern is a multitasking issue. I have updated all my drivers and updated the BIOS using the MyASUS app. When I am on a Zoom call, which is when I need it work the most reliably, if I have another application such as Chrome running with Zoom on the same desktop or a separate one, Zoom will hang and freeze, and I will lose connection to the Zoom call. This is a huge issue, something I hadn’t experienced before on even my 5 year old MacBook. I hope ASUS fixes this in a future update because until that time I have to stare blankly at people’s faces with no way to browse Reddit in the background at the risk of losing connection.
Just a super small issue: the RGB keyboard is great, the first one I’ve owned in my life, but why does the down arrow key/Page Down key have the light a different hue? Like the whole keyboard will be white backlit, but the down arrow is tinged different. Please see my pictures.
YourMainDude
The South
Suggestion
March 2, 2021
Try uninstalling Sonic Studio and another other Asus audio-bloat software and see if your multi-tasking performance greatly improves. If it does, use something like Boom3D instead. Yes, that will cost you a few bucks but it's totally worth it.
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Game like a pro with this MSI Raider gaming laptop. The Intel Core i7 processor and 32GB of RAM run graphic-intensive games smoothly, while the 1TB SSD offers rapid start-ups and ample storage space. This MSI Raider gaming laptop has an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card, which produces detailed images on the 15.6-inch Full HD screen for advanced gameplay.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Excellent higher-end gaming laptop
By paranoia2mb
Great gaming laptop! The GeForce RTX 3070 definitely gives it a push into the higher-end category for sure. No coil whine noises in any mode, the LED lightbar is actually very cool looking. 32GB of RAM standard definitely gives you plenty to do graphic design + video editing, so this is a great creator's laptop as well. Cooling solutions work really well so the laptop doesn't get too hot.
The only issue (and it's kind of my fault), is that I wanted to upgrade to add an additional NVME SSD. The back panel has a "factory" sticker on it that MSI says doesn't actually void the warranty, so it's kind of odd that it is even there. The back panel is insanely difficult to remove. Once I got it off after taking out all the screws and using some plastic prying tools, the SSD install was super easy--kudos to MSI.
Unfortunately, trying to get the plastic case back on did not go well. Just about all of the plastic tabs broke off trying to get this thing back on--not kidding, ALL of them, the ones that hook in by the lightbar. Who came up with this insane design?! I have NEVER encountered this kind of difficulty with the back panel of a laptop before.
I got all the little plastic chips out of the computer thankfully, but now the back case is a bit floppy because, well, there are no tabs holding it in on the lightbar side. I reached out to MSI Support and they're sending me a new back panel--FOR $87!!! What can I say? It's my fault I guess.. but it still stings.
If you don't want to upgrade anything on the laptop and don't intend on taking off the back panel to upgrade, you'll love this thing. If you want to add an NVME, you might be looking at an $87 do-over.
YourMainDude
The South
Good Info
April 4, 2021
Glad you shared your unfortunate experience with the bottom panel. You helped me to make the right decision.
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Behold, the chillest machine in gaming. The OMEN 45L takes cooling way up, with the OMEN CRYO CHAMBER. This patented system uses the ambient air to create extreme cooling inside the system. The OMEN CRYO CHAMBER is also end user upgradable because ice is the new fire. Beauty, meet Beast. Tempered glass panels, a full-metal frame with toolless entry, and complete RGB control. Its one nifty spaceship. Adaptation, battle station. Built for extreme performance, and easy toolless upgradeability. The OMEN 45L is a one stop, can't stop, shop for DIY performance mastery. Dream, adapt, overcome. Optimize and customize: Step aboard the one-stop spec shop command center that is OMEN Gaming Hub. Tweak every last detail from intelligent overclocking, to SW-based fan control, BIOS access, RAM frequency and RGB.
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LG - 5.1.2-Channel Hi-Res Audio Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos Technology - Black
Go beyond surround sound to the dynamic audio of Dolby Atmos with this LG sound bar. It produces conventional 5.1-channel sound and works with Atmos 3D audio sources and high-resolution audio for a more realistic experience. This LG sound bar works with Google Assistant and Chromecast for voice-command capability of your entertainment selections.
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.
7 years, 4 months ago
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YourMainDude
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
7 years, 4 months ago
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YourMainDude
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.
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.