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- First reviewJune 28, 2019
- Last reviewSeptember 4, 2022
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The NETGEAR SOHO Ethernet Unmanaged Switches provide easy and affordable network connectivity to small offices and home/offices. With these Plug-and-Play switches, you can quickly and easily expand your network connections to multiple devices, with no configuration required.
Customer Rating
5
Great little Ethernet switch
on September 4, 2022
Posted by: Groovybrian
Verified Purchase:Yes
This thing works great. My Wifi 6 router only had three 1GB Ethernet ports on it, so I added this to one of the ports and put my Apple TV, Mac Mini, Sony TV, and PS5 on it. Download speeds are great for everything connected to it. Just plug it in and it’s ready to go. It’s very small, so it doesn’t take up a lot of space.
Length of ownership: 23
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
Value
5
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Improve the image quality of your photos with this SONY E 55-210mm lens. The built-in OSS stabilizes moving images while ED glass elements improve contrast, resolution, and color. Telephoto zoom on this SONY E 55-210mm lens offers up to 3.8x zoom, and an internal focusing mechanism provides fast autofocus.
Customer Rating
5
Great starter telephoto lens
on July 22, 2022
Posted by: Groovybrian
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a great starting lens for your Sony Mirrorless camera. I use it with the a6000 and it works great. The Optical Image Stabilization really smooths out long range photos when you are holding the camera in your hands. It's about a 75-300mm equivalent lens since this is not a full frame sensor in the A6000. I've even used it with the clear zoom to double the range. It worked great at concerts where I can get in close to the singer. The lens comes with a hood if you are using it in the bright sun. It's not a very fast lens, but then again it's only about $300. You will be spending a lot more if you want something with a larger aperture. I have this, the 16-50mm kit lens and picked up a 35mm f/1.8 lens for low light photos without a flash.
Length of ownership: 22
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Value
5
Quality
5
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The best bedroom Smart Clock just got even better. The Lenovo Smart Clock Gen 2 has a 4~ color touchscreen showcases the time, weather and your family photos. Choose a customizable clock face or check in on your smart cameras feeds before bed. With multiroom audio, you can add your Lenovo Smart Clock Gen 2 to a speaker group and play media across multiple devices and rooms.
Customer Rating
2
Not a good bedside clock
on May 13, 2022
Posted by: Groovybrian
Verified Purchase:Yes
I got this to use as a bedside clock. It was nice having a Google assistant, but as a clock it doesn't work so well. At night, the screen got too dark to see. There were times I would come home from work and it appeared the display went to sleep. I don't want this to happen on a clock. I ended up returning it to get an Amazon Show 5 for about the same price. This has everything I want in a clock with a bigger better display, Alexa, and even more clock options.
Length of ownership: 22
Mobile Submission: True
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
4
Value
3
Ease of Use
2
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Immerse yourself in the infinite possibilities of 4K streaming in award-winning Quantum Color with the all-new VIZIO M-Series 4K HDR Smart TV. M-Series combines a best-in-class active full array backlight with over a billion colors to create a true-to-life picture with an incredible color spectrum. Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR) combined with a full array backlight delivers stunning picture quality, transporting you into the story through richer contrast, brighter highlights, and eye-popping color. The lightning-fast VIZIO IQ Active processor delivers enhanced picture processing and a faster entertainment browsing experience, while the ProGaming Engine with Auto Game Mode, Variable Refresh Rate with AMD FreeSync, HDR gaming with Dolby Vision and HGiG, ultra-low input lag, and newly-added gaming menu take console gaming to a whole new level. Enjoy the award-winning SmartCast platform loaded with the best selection of built-in apps, an all-new Voice Remote, Bluetooth headphone capability, and Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in. When paired with an M-Series sound bar, the sleek and versatile dual-purpose TV stand can adjust in height to accommodate a sound bar or serve as a dock when mounted for truly seamless TV and sound integration. M-Series breaks new ground in Smart TV entertainment and convenience.
Customer Rating
5
A great gaming TV
on April 8, 2022
Posted by: Groovybrian
Verified Purchase:Yes
I love this TV. I have both a PS5 and Xbox Series X attached and they both look amazing on the screen. It doesn't do 120 fps, but I'm happier with 60 fps with a 4K resolution. The TV uses local dimming so blacks really look black. With HDR games can look really amazing. I've also got an Apple TV 4K hooked to this and movies look great too.
Length of ownership: 33
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
5
Sound Quality
4
Brightness
5
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Enjoy full, natural sound from your desktop or laptop computer, or tablet, from just 2 speakers. Bring more life to your music, games and videos, with wide natural sound reproduced by exclusive TrueSpace~ signal processing.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent sound from computer speakers.
on March 26, 2021
Posted by: Groovybrian
Verified Purchase:Yes
I just upgraded to these Bose speakers from the Bose Companion 2 speakers. I did this because the other speakers did not have a lot of bass. The Bose Companion 20 speakers provide excellent sound from just the two speakers. There is no subwoofer, but I get a lot of bass out of these. It's not quite the bass that you would get from a subwoofer, but it's real close. The plus side is that I don't have an extra subwoofer sitting behind my computer.
The wired volume puck is nice to sit out on my desk. It includes a touch on/off switch on the top and a ring that you can rotate to adjust the volume. There is also a headphone jack and extra input on it.
These were $150 more than the Bose Companion 2 speakers, but for me it is worth it. Others may not like the price and can probably find an actual computer speaker system with a subwoofer. If you are a fan of Bose quality, then these speakers are for you.
Length of ownership: 1
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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The Companion 2 Series III system delivers a significant performance upgrade over your computer's conventional speakers. TrueSpace stereo digital signal processing reproduces wide, lifelike sound from just 2 speakers.
Customer Rating
4
Great pair of computer speakers
on March 26, 2021
Posted by: Groovybrian
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought these to replace the old computer speakers I've been using for about 20 years. I love Bose products, so getting them for my computer seemed to be the next thing for me.
These speakers sound great but are missing a little bass. I used these for a few week and am amazed by the spatial sound they provide just sitting on each side of my monitor. They come with two inputs, so I had a PS5 playing through my monitor and my Mac mini was connected directly to the speakers.
Because I love bass in my music, I ended up returning these and buying the more expensive Bose Companion 20 speakers. If you aren't concerned with a lot of bass and want a great sounding computer speaker, then you can't go wrong with the Bose Companion 2.
Length of ownership: 25
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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MX Master 3 is instant precision and infinite potential. Designed for designers and engineered for coders, it~s our most advanced Master Series mouse yet. App-specific button customizations speed up your workflow in the apps you use most and the electromagnetic MagSpeed wheel enables fast noiseless scrolling. Your hand rests perfectly on the sculpted form and allows you to work comfortably for hours across multiple computers and operating systems in one fluid workflow. Ready for video calls - predefined settings for Microsoft Teams and Zoom let you instantly mute and Start/Stop your video call. With MX Master 3, you can truly master what you make.
Customer Rating
5
Great Ergonomic Mouse
on January 15, 2021
Posted by: Groovybrian
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had the original MX Master mouse and finally decided to upgrade. The new design of the scroll wheel is what helped me make the decision. It's super quiet and fast. I also like that this is 4000 dpi where my old MX Master was only 1600 dpi. I have it set up where I barely have to move the mouse to get around my 4K screen.
The mouse is very comfortable. My thumb actually rests on the side of the mouse so my whole had is off of the mousepad. There are just enough buttons for what I need and with the Logitech Options software the side scroll wheel does something different for each application. For Excel it scrolls left and right, but for Word it zooms the screen.
I'm using the USB receiver with this, but it will also connect with bluetooth. You an connect it to three devices and use a button at the bottom to switch between the two.
Length of ownership: 4
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
Value
5
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Type more naturally with ERGO K860 ~ an advanced ergonomic keyboard that promotes a more relaxed typing posture ~ reducing wrist bending and offering wrist support. A curved keyframe helps reduce wrist strain, while a pillowed wrist rest keeps your forearms elevated to help prevent excessive bending. This Logitech ERGO keyboard features Perfect Stroke keys for quiet performance and responsiveness, and the 2-year battery life offers long-lasting use.
Customer Rating
5
Verify Comfortable Keyboard
on January 15, 2021
Posted by: Groovybrian
Verified Purchase:Yes
I had a Microsoft Ergonomic keyboard and just upgraded to this. The Microsoft was a full-stroke keyboard and I've started to like the laptop style keys better, so I like that feature on this keyboard. It's very comfortable to use and the built-in wrist rest is great.
You can connect it using the USB receiver or Bluetooth. If using Bluetooth, you can connected it up to three different devices. I think you may have to use multiple USB receivers if you are not using Bluetooth and it only comes with one.
Length of ownership: 2
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
Value
5
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Your life~s an adventure. To capture and keep its best moments, you need fast, high-capacity storage that accelerates every move. With up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds, store your content and creations on a fast drive that fits seamlessly into your active lifestyle. Up to three-meter drop protection, with IP65 water and dust resistance, a carabiner loop for securing the drive, and a 5-year limited warranty give you the peace of mind to take it with you on travels near and far. From a brand trusted by professional photographers, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD provides fast solid state performance in a tough, reliable storage solution.
Customer Rating
5
Great external drive for PS5!!
on January 15, 2021
Posted by: Groovybrian
Verified Purchase:Yes
I picked up two of these. One for the PS5, using the USB-C port, and the other for a PS4 Pro. This is a fast drive. It's about 6 times faster than the internal drive on the PS4 Pro. On the PS5, I have all my PS4 games stored on this. They load so much faster than when I played the same games on the PS4.
This is twice as fast than most standard SSDs. There are some faster models too, but I figured that I didn't need to spend the extra for just PS4 games. I did get it during a Black Friday sale, so it was about $100 off at the time.
Length of ownership: 47
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Quality
5
Value
5
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Panasonic Trimmer: Take care of your hair, beard and body hair with this trimmer, which offers 39 length settings from 0.5mm to 20mm, so you can achieve the right look for you. Stainless-steel blades are hypoallergenic to help prevent irritation.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Trimmer
on May 22, 2020
Posted by: Groovybrian
Verified Purchase:Yes
This trimmer works great. It's easy to make adjustments to trimming heights by turning the adjustment knob built into the trimmer. It did a great job jutting my own hair. Did not slow down once and trimmed my neck close.
Length of ownership: 42
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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Enjoy full, natural sound from your desktop or laptop computer, or tablet, from just 2 speakers. Bring more life to your music, games and videos, with wide natural sound reproduced by exclusive TrueSpace~ signal processing.
What are volts and amperage of this speaker system? How loud is it compared to the Companion 2 series III? The specs only tell us the weight and dimensions. I would like to know the sound capability of both. Anyone know?
I had a speaker system with subwoofer and upgraded to the Bose Companion 2 Series III. I missed the bass that the Companion 2 did not provide. The sound was great, but lacking a lot of bass. I returned them and got the Companion 20. Playing music on the Companion 20 sounds so much better. There is a lot of bass too out of the tuned ports on the back. From the highs to the lows, these speakers are amazing. I do not get the very low sub bass, but I don't miss it either. I now don't have a subwoofer sitting under my desk. The metal front grill and remote wired volume control is nice to have sitting in front of my monitor too. This wired remote also leaves a headphone jack and extra input where I can easily get to them if needed.
Sorry, this doesn't answer your voltage and amperage of the speaker system but in the old says, I know that to double the volume of a stereo system, you had to up the watts by 10x. These are just computer speakers, but they get loud without distortion and sound great.
Sorry, this doesn't answer your voltage and amperage of the speaker system but in the old says, I know that to double the volume of a stereo system, you had to up the watts by 10x. These are just computer speakers, but they get loud without distortion and sound great.
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Enjoy full, natural sound from your desktop or laptop computer, or tablet, from just 2 speakers. Bring more life to your music, games and videos, with wide natural sound reproduced by exclusive TrueSpace~ signal processing.
Are these compatible with a mac book?
How would these connect to my mac book?
Enjoy full, natural sound from your desktop or laptop computer, or tablet, from just 2 speakers. Bring more life to your music, games and videos, with wide natural sound reproduced by exclusive TrueSpace~ signal processing.
Looking for room wireless speakers for my Samsung TV with is bluetooth enabled. Will the Bose-Companion 20 work?
These are made for a computer using a 3.5mm audio input cable. These are not wireless. Also, the cable between the two speakers is about 4 feet. You may not be able to get the speakers to sit on each side of a large TV. You are better off getting a sounder for your TV. It would probably use HDMI ARC as the input.
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Enjoy full, natural sound from your desktop or laptop computer, or tablet, from just 2 speakers. Bring more life to your music, games and videos, with wide natural sound reproduced by exclusive TrueSpace~ signal processing.
How long is the cord between the left and right speaker. I have seen come complaints about the cord being too short and a lot of difficulty in finding an extender.
The manual says that the speakers should be 18-32 inches apart, but when I look at the cable, it appears to be about 4 feet long. These are computer speakers, so you would normally place one on each side of your speakers. Even if you use multiple speakers, 4. feet should be long enough. I've got mine on each side of a 32 inch monitor and still have a lot of cable rolled up.
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Easily add funds to your account for PlayStation Network (PSN) to use towards anything from PlayStation Store~s (PS Store) huge library of content, including: PlayStation Plus (PS Plus) subscription* with online multiplayer access, games every month, exclusive discounts and more. Games, Virtual currency and add-ons, and more.