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Boost your skills with the controller innovations from Nacon. Officially licensed for PlayStation, the Revolution 5 Pro delivers unmatched performance and reliability in a wireless game controller for PS5, PS4 and PC. Revolutionary features include magnetic Hall effect joysticks, adjustable trigger blockers, swappable D-pad designs, and Bluetooth audio.
Great controller with too many limitations
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In terms of controller build, quality, comfort, design, you won’t find one better. This is especially the case if you are one that prefers the offset joystick design (like Xbox). I mean, the weight is perfect, the hall joysticks are incredibly smooth and accurate, the buttons are clicky and responsive, and you can - quickly - switch to short pull triggers. But at the end of the day, this controller - designed primarily for the PS5 - has too many limitations to be able to recommend to anyone but the most picky and selective serious - pro - gamer.
IN THE BOX
For the money, you can’t complain with everything in the box. Inside the packaging is the hardshell case which contains the controller and all the accessories. The case contains the controller, a 10 foot long braided USB-C to USB-A cable, a microfiber cloth, and a small plastic case containing the extra sticks, D-pad, and weights.
For the money, you can’t complain with everything in the box. Inside the packaging is the hardshell case which contains the controller and all the accessories. The case contains the controller, a 10 foot long braided USB-C to USB-A cable, a microfiber cloth, and a small plastic case containing the extra sticks, D-pad, and weights.
DESIGN
The controller design is pretty self-explanatory, but there’s a few things that need to be noted that might not be obvious. Obviously it’s designed with the offset joysticks similar to the Xbox controller. It’s extremely comfortable, it’s mostly plastic, but it feels premium. There are plastic covers on the handles of the controller that slide off where you can insert weights into the controller. I didn’t measure it, but the touchpad seems a little smaller than the standard PS5 controller, but whether it is or isn’t, there was no difference in use. On the back is where the pro action is. There are a lot of slider toggles. One switches between PS4, PS5 and PC. There’s also a slider for advanced controls or basic controls. Basically, turning it on advanced opens up the ability to use the buttons on the back of the handles and to use personal profiles. There’s also sliders that adjust the throw of the triggers. Default is the standard throw, but you can switch it to short throw. To me, for FPS games you might want to short pull for quicker trigger pulls, where driving games work better with the full range of the trigger.
The controller design is pretty self-explanatory, but there’s a few things that need to be noted that might not be obvious. Obviously it’s designed with the offset joysticks similar to the Xbox controller. It’s extremely comfortable, it’s mostly plastic, but it feels premium. There are plastic covers on the handles of the controller that slide off where you can insert weights into the controller. I didn’t measure it, but the touchpad seems a little smaller than the standard PS5 controller, but whether it is or isn’t, there was no difference in use. On the back is where the pro action is. There are a lot of slider toggles. One switches between PS4, PS5 and PC. There’s also a slider for advanced controls or basic controls. Basically, turning it on advanced opens up the ability to use the buttons on the back of the handles and to use personal profiles. There’s also sliders that adjust the throw of the triggers. Default is the standard throw, but you can switch it to short throw. To me, for FPS games you might want to short pull for quicker trigger pulls, where driving games work better with the full range of the trigger.
I like the placement of the rear buttons, of which there are four on the inside of the grips. Some back buttons are too sensitive and too easy to hit accidentally, but I didn’t find that to be a problem. They were easy to feel and to push, but they weren’t so sensitive so that I was hitting them accidentally.
The battery life is pretty good, in fact much better than the standard PS5 controller. Probably attributable to the lack of vibration features.
REAL TIME USE
Before getting to gaming with the controller, first, a few things on its limitations. I’ll give Nacon props, they don’t try to fool you, in all the marketing materials I’ve seen, they make it known there are some general quirks to using this controller. I’ll start with PC, because that’s where you go to adjust the controller settings or remap buttons.
Before getting to gaming with the controller, first, a few things on its limitations. I’ll give Nacon props, they don’t try to fool you, in all the marketing materials I’ve seen, they make it known there are some general quirks to using this controller. I’ll start with PC, because that’s where you go to adjust the controller settings or remap buttons.
You simply plug it into your computer’s USB port. You have to make sure the switch on the back of the controller is set to PC, otherwise your computer will recognize it but it won’t work. You have to download the Nacon software from their website. The software prompted me to upgrade the firmware, which didn’t take too long. Here you’ll find that there are four profiles for each the PS4, PC and PS5. You can go in and remap buttons, adjust the joystick sensitivity and/or delays. Note that there are 4 presets to begin with: Racing, FPS, infiltrator and arcade fighting games. After I went through these settings, I tested Xbox Game Pass on PC, and games downloaded through Epic. The controller worked flawlessly with both.
To change profiles, you simply hit the profile button and it cycles through them. There’s no display screen, but you’ll know which profile you’re on based on the color of the light ring around the right joystick. For example, the red light ring tells you you’re on FPS settings - the default, it would be whatever you want it to be if you change it within the PC app.
If you’re new to changing the macro settings in a controller, you’ll find, like me, that it requires some tweaking. So it will take some patience and trial and error to find the settings that will work best for you. When I played Tomb Raider with the “infiltrator” profile, I didn’t like the built in delays when looking around. During my game, I opted to go back to the general settings - intending to tweak the settings afterwards.
Now, I didn’t use this controller with PS4, which is packed away. So next up is the PS5. I think how you play games, and whether you play by yourself (or whether you chat online) makes a big difference with looking at this controller. The big missing feature is no rumble with the PS5. And it doesn’t have adaptive triggers. Having that is obviously personal preference, but there are some games, like Spider-Man, that really benefit with the advanced PS5 rumble features.
The controller has Bluetooth, but that’s not how it communicates with the PS5. In order to use it with the PS5, you have to use one of the USB-A slots. You can either plug it in with the included USB cable, or you can use it wirelessly with the included USB dongle (which is stored inside the plastic case within the protective case. This can be a big problem if you use your USB port - like - me, for your gaming headset. Of course, there are workarounds. As I said, this controller has Bluetooth, but you have to connect your headset via Bluetooth to the controller itself. This doesn’t sound terrible, but my gaming headset doesn’t have Bluetooth. And it brings more complexity to just turning on your standard PS5 controller and just gaming. I like that Nacon has developed a workaround (to what I can assume was a limitation created by Sony) but it’s just too complicated for me. I typically play co-op games online with my friends, and it just became too much of a hurdle.
CONCLUSION
I really want to love this controller. The design is fantastic, I love the customization, especially the different height of the sticks and weights, but the limitations with the PS5 is too much to be able to recommend it - especially at thai price point. One of the defining features of the PS% is the haptic feedback, which is entirely missing. But besides that, using this controller on the PS5 necessarily requires you to use up a USB port that you may be using for other things. (my USB ports on the back of my original PS5 are all used, but if you have an open one, it may be less of a problem). The fact that the controller can’t connect to the PS5 without a wireless dongle, requiring me to connect a different Bluetooth headset other than my gaming headset I already own and love, is a dealbreaker for me. But if you can look past that, or don’t mind the workaround, I can easily recommend this controller - just not to the average gamer.
I really want to love this controller. The design is fantastic, I love the customization, especially the different height of the sticks and weights, but the limitations with the PS5 is too much to be able to recommend it - especially at thai price point. One of the defining features of the PS% is the haptic feedback, which is entirely missing. But besides that, using this controller on the PS5 necessarily requires you to use up a USB port that you may be using for other things. (my USB ports on the back of my original PS5 are all used, but if you have an open one, it may be less of a problem). The fact that the controller can’t connect to the PS5 without a wireless dongle, requiring me to connect a different Bluetooth headset other than my gaming headset I already own and love, is a dealbreaker for me. But if you can look past that, or don’t mind the workaround, I can easily recommend this controller - just not to the average gamer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Set the soundstage for victory with the Razer Nommo V2—a full-range gaming speaker system and subwoofer designed for high-fidelity, room-filling sound and riveting bass. Powered by THX Spatial Audio and Razer Chroma RGB, prepare for an immersive experience that spans across sight and sound.
Great performers - at a price...
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True to the Razer name, these computer speakers play the part. They have a distinct design, without being too over the top, well built, and sound terrific. The biggest drawback is the cost. These are pricey speakers. If you have the budget, I highly recommend them.
IN THE BOX AND SETTING UP
The packaging is, like most Razer things, put together very well. Everything is nicely wrapped and protected. You’ll find a “getting started” guide on the top of the box. The only real thing you need to know - they are speakers after all - is how to put them in Bluetooth pairing mode. Inside you’ll find the two speakers shaped like large cans, a subwoofer, power cable, and USB-C to USB-A cable. It’s pretty self explanatory as there’s only one way everything plugs in, but the cables coming from the two speakers (which are built in) plug into the subwoofer. The plugs are similar to old VGA cables where you have to turn the screws on either side. At first blush it seemed a little unnecessary, but it actually feels like a smart design choice as there’s no chance the cables are falling out without some intentional act.
The packaging is, like most Razer things, put together very well. Everything is nicely wrapped and protected. You’ll find a “getting started” guide on the top of the box. The only real thing you need to know - they are speakers after all - is how to put them in Bluetooth pairing mode. Inside you’ll find the two speakers shaped like large cans, a subwoofer, power cable, and USB-C to USB-A cable. It’s pretty self explanatory as there’s only one way everything plugs in, but the cables coming from the two speakers (which are built in) plug into the subwoofer. The plugs are similar to old VGA cables where you have to turn the screws on either side. At first blush it seemed a little unnecessary, but it actually feels like a smart design choice as there’s no chance the cables are falling out without some intentional act.
I didn’t measure the length of the cables, but they should be plenty long for most computer desks. You will, however, need to make sure your desk has plenty of space as these speakers are large. Once they’re in the right place, run the cables from the speakers to the sub. Plug the power cord into the subwoofer, and last, plug the USB into the subwoofer and then into your computer. Voila, that’s it.
DESIGN
Razer is always known for its flare and RGB lights. And these speakers are no exception. The subwoofer looks like a subwoofer. The feet are long enough to keep the subwoofer an inch or so off the ground, and the feet are made of rubber, so they won’t slide around on hardwood floors. The subwoofer is light and brings with it a 5.5 inch downward facing driver. The speakers look like large cylinders, like large soda cans, that lay on their side and face upwards. They each have 3 inch drivers that provide plenty of power. I think design is a personal preference, but I think most people would like the way these speakers look. They’re not your boxy standing rectangle, but something different that isn’t too “out there.” I will note, however, that the angle of the speakers can’t be adjusted. Basically the speaker is “glued” if you will to the stand.
Razer is always known for its flare and RGB lights. And these speakers are no exception. The subwoofer looks like a subwoofer. The feet are long enough to keep the subwoofer an inch or so off the ground, and the feet are made of rubber, so they won’t slide around on hardwood floors. The subwoofer is light and brings with it a 5.5 inch downward facing driver. The speakers look like large cylinders, like large soda cans, that lay on their side and face upwards. They each have 3 inch drivers that provide plenty of power. I think design is a personal preference, but I think most people would like the way these speakers look. They’re not your boxy standing rectangle, but something different that isn’t too “out there.” I will note, however, that the angle of the speakers can’t be adjusted. Basically the speaker is “glued” if you will to the stand.
The RGB lights. I’m a big fan of RGB lights for my gaming setup - whether it’s my TV or computer. I don’t always have them syncing to the content, I just like the subtle color and pop these lights bring to help your rug/system (whatever) stand out. Here, the lights are built into the back of each speaker. When you look on the backside of the speaker you’ll see a white plastic dome. When you turn the speakers on they’ll light up. The colors are not so bright as to cause any type of disruption - IMO - and create just a nice ambiance no matter what you’re doing.
The controls are buttons on the top of the right speaker. There’s a power button and volume rocker, that’s it. They obviously speak for themselves. Any other settings, like EQ or lighting must be tweaked in the Synapse app. Honestly, it’s all you need and nothing you don’t. I love the minimalist and simple design of the buttons. They’re large and can’t be missed.
SOUND QUALITY
This is where these bad boys shine. I’ve played Call of Duty, Anno 1886, watched movies, listened to music, and other day to day computer tasks, and all of them sound phenomenal. In fact, the speakers might be too powerful. When cranking up the volume you can literally feel the bass. It’s sharp and crisp without drowning out the details. You can feel explosions in games and listening to music is an absolute treat. It's a true high fidelity sound. But I will caution that some types of music don’t sound the best (when I say that, I mean I still think it sounds pretty good) like the high notes of vocals that can get muddled into the sound. For the most part however, and especially with bass heavy tracks, the speakers will bump.
This is where these bad boys shine. I’ve played Call of Duty, Anno 1886, watched movies, listened to music, and other day to day computer tasks, and all of them sound phenomenal. In fact, the speakers might be too powerful. When cranking up the volume you can literally feel the bass. It’s sharp and crisp without drowning out the details. You can feel explosions in games and listening to music is an absolute treat. It's a true high fidelity sound. But I will caution that some types of music don’t sound the best (when I say that, I mean I still think it sounds pretty good) like the high notes of vocals that can get muddled into the sound. For the most part however, and especially with bass heavy tracks, the speakers will bump.
When using a PC, you can activate THX Spatial Audio (which would otherwise cost money) to enrich the experience even further. I was flat out amazed at the details and spatial audio of hearing enemies approach me from the side (off screen). It really sounded like true surround sound. NOTE that not all games are THX certified but they still sounded really good. Granted, this is single person use when the speakers are facing you - I’m not suggesting these speakers could replace the surround sound speakers in your living room.
SYNAPSE SOFTWARE
If you’re new to Razer, you haven’t met the difficulties of navigating/figuring out the Synapse app. It’s a computer app that allows you to adjust the EQ of your speakers or the lights. In fact, it’s supposed to manage all of your Razer peripherals. For me, I find it to quirky and challenging to really do a deep dive into and use on a regular basis. I downloaded it, and once I got the speakers the way I wanted (the only thing I changed was the lighting) I never opened it again. But if you were changing the lights, you go into Synapse to adjust the rear-projection RGB lighting. There are two zone, one for each speaker. You can pick whatever two colors (or the same) you’d like, or you can turn on ambient awareness mode to reflect the area of your screen.
If you’re new to Razer, you haven’t met the difficulties of navigating/figuring out the Synapse app. It’s a computer app that allows you to adjust the EQ of your speakers or the lights. In fact, it’s supposed to manage all of your Razer peripherals. For me, I find it to quirky and challenging to really do a deep dive into and use on a regular basis. I downloaded it, and once I got the speakers the way I wanted (the only thing I changed was the lighting) I never opened it again. But if you were changing the lights, you go into Synapse to adjust the rear-projection RGB lighting. There are two zone, one for each speaker. You can pick whatever two colors (or the same) you’d like, or you can turn on ambient awareness mode to reflect the area of your screen.
QUIRKS
I’ve never found a perfect product, and these speakers are no exception. There are a few quirks I found. One pertains to the lighting. The lights are on the back of the speaker, so unless you have a wall behind your speaker, you won’t see the lights (they need to reflect off something). I had trouble putting it into Bluetooth mode, so much so that I gave up. For me, this wasn’t really a problem, I just wanted to test it. But if you were relying on this to run music through another device like your phone, just note that I found it to be a difficult process. (you’re supposed to double tap the power button to put it into pairing, I was able to do that and find it on my phone, I just never got it to actually connect and play music).
I’ve never found a perfect product, and these speakers are no exception. There are a few quirks I found. One pertains to the lighting. The lights are on the back of the speaker, so unless you have a wall behind your speaker, you won’t see the lights (they need to reflect off something). I had trouble putting it into Bluetooth mode, so much so that I gave up. For me, this wasn’t really a problem, I just wanted to test it. But if you were relying on this to run music through another device like your phone, just note that I found it to be a difficult process. (you’re supposed to double tap the power button to put it into pairing, I was able to do that and find it on my phone, I just never got it to actually connect and play music).
The next and probably my biggest gripe is that the speakers turn off after inactivity (that’s ok) but don’t turn on when I turn my computer on. Some might say this is a minor annoyance (it is) but I always forget to turn my speakers on when turning my computer on. But each and every time you turn your computer on, you’ll have to turn the speakers on as well. It’s only one button, but I wish they turned on when my desktop did.
Finally, my only other comment, it’s not really a gripe, but something I want to emphasize for anyone thinking about buying these, is the size of the speakers. Maybe I’m in the minority, but they seem large. When looking at these, make sure you have the desk space to place them. And to that same effect, give some consideration as to what will be behind your speakers like a wall to reflect the RGB lighting. While I don’t think anyone would buy these for the RGB lighting effects alone, why spend the premium on them if you can’t see the lighting reflections behind the speakers?
All in all, these are well built, sharp looking speakers that do well at most anything you would do on your computer - but they are pricey. I don’t think they’re the best value proposition, but if you have the dough or are invested in the Razer ecosystem, these should be towards the top of your wish list.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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From quick tweaks and trims to total transformations, Adobe Sensei AI* and automated options make editing easy, and you can learn tricks and techniques as you go with 88 step-by-step Guided Edits. Present your best pics and videos in beautiful templates for Photo Reels, video Highlight Reels, collages, slideshows, motion graphics, Quote Graphics, and animated social posts. Effortlessly organize everything. And do more on the go using web and mobile companion apps (English-only beta).
Great software for amateurs and pros alike
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Video/photo apps and software are a dime a dozen. You’re likely to have used some version of photo editing, maybe even video editing, on your phone. For me, Adobe is still the gold standard. I’ve used the Elements software for years now and I love them. They’re made for beginners, but certainly have “pro” features for those with experience in the area or after you’ve made yourself familiar with the tools available. I’m speaking to those that are interested in video/photo editing but are turned off by the complexity of some software (which includes Adobe’s other offerings). I’m no pro, but I’ve used both Photoshop and Premiere Elements to create home videos over the years and find them easy to use. There’s still a little learning curve, but each year’s iteration of the software gets better and better at teaching you the basics as well as incorporating smart and simple ways to make basic edits (i.e. removing background). This years version even incorporates AI (whatever that means in practice) to help curate videos which is extremely nice if, for example, you simply want to make a video slideshow of pictures to music.
First, a few things. You’ll need an Adobe account if you don’t already have one. Once you have one, you download the software and enter in your registration/serial number to activate the software. Honestly, this doesn’t take long at all. You’re given two downloads, meaning you could in theory have the software downloaded on 1 desktop and 1 laptop. (or another combination of the two). Also, once you pay for this software you own it. Full stop. This is not a subscription based service, which gets awfully expensive and can really only be justified for those that use these programs on a somewhat daily basis (IMHO).
Second, and importantly, system requirements. My desktop is a bit older, I’m operating an older 10 series NVIDIA GPU with 32 GB RAM and an upgraded SSD drive. My laptop is much more powerful, rocking a 30 series NVIDIA graphics card with 32 GB RAM. Both have Intel processors. I had no performance issues on either device - although my desktop does seem to take longer to render videos and older versions of Elements has frozen on me (but not the 2024 version … yet). But the recommended requirements are Intel 7th gen or newer, or AMD equivalent. You’ll need at least 16 GB of RAM when working with HD files and 32 GB when working with 4K media. You’ll need a dedicated graphics card with at least 4GB of VRAM. To translate, most machines built in the past few years will have no issues. The biggest issue is making sure you have a dedicated GPU and ample RAM.
After the software is on your computer, whenever you open one or the other (Premiere Elements or Photoshop Elements), you’ll be taken to what I see as a “hub.” From there you can select which program you want to open - including your organizer. Think of the organizer as a way to organize all your photos. It will even recognize faces - not unlike Google Photos. I don’t typically use the organizer (maybe I should) because I save all my photos and videos to Google Photos. But it’s a nice feature to have for those that like to organize their photos/videos - versus keeping them in random folders throughout your computer. It basically finds all of them on your computer and you can look at them from one location.
Whether you open Photoshop or Premiere Elements, you’ll see in the middle of your screen towards the top an option for “Quick”, “Guided” or “Expert.” You can think of these as knowledge levels, where being in the Quick screen allows for basic editing - for more common edits like trimming videos, changing colors in photos. Guided actually walks you through, teaching you along the way, different types of skills. For example, in Premiere it will walk you through how to create transitions or add text to your video files. There’s even fun edits like bounce back, slow motion, etc.
The UI is clean and easy to follow. I like the 2024 version much better than 2018. The icons are bigger, and they’re easier to understand which is especially helpful for newcomers. In Premiere, most of the time, this is all I need as I am typically just trimming video clips, adding transitions and maybe some background music. You can of course use your own audio files, but there’s also a decent collection of musical scores available to download within Premiere itself. But as you gain more familiarity with editing photos and videos, you can move into the “Advanced” view which gives you even more control - what I would describe as more fine tuning. And obviously you’re able to perform more advanced video/photo editing techniques like having additional layers of photos or different video/audio feeds overlaying in your video. I will say, some of the built in graphics options are a little lame. For example, you can insert stickers into your videos. These are usually pretty corny graphics - most of which I personally wouldn’t use. But admittedly, to add anything similar to my video (outside of having this feature built in) is beyond my expertise. So I guess in some ways, the tradeoff is the easy ability to add certain types of graphics, effects, etc. to your videos/photos, but you’re limited to what Adobe provides - unless you’re smart enough, already know how, or are willing to figure it our, how to create such graphics and import them.
AI features. I admittedly use GoPro Quik. It’s an app that curates and automatically creates short video clips of my GoPro footage. What I don’t like is that you can only use that on your phone (I prefer working on a larger screen). But the new version of Adobe Elements has something similar. Under Create, you can create a highlight reel, video collage, or video story - with the help of AI. Basically, you pick one of those categories, select the photos/videos you want from Adobe Organizer or your computer, and it processes it to create an automatic video to sound nd transitions without you having to do anything. Once it creates it, you can still go back and tweak it to make it just right. For me, making family videos and editing family photos, this is awesome. While I enjoy making my own videos from scratch, it requires much more work. If you simply want to make a video story of a recent family trip on the fly, you can upload your photos/videos and have a video made quickly. While the videos I create don’t always come out perfect, it’s great to have something to start with that I can then tweak. To me, this feature is one of the biggest selling points of the new version of Elements. This feature did not exist in the older versions I’ve used. I should also add, when making these videos, when you are first creating it you can tailor the output or size of the screen to whatever social media app you want to use (i.e instagram, YouTube, Facebook).
At the end of the day, if you have a passing interest in organizing and editing your own videos/photos, Adobe Elements is the way to go for the newcomer. It has really helpful guides to walk you through what will seem like an impossible task. It teaches you the basics while making videos and photos. You can then utilize the skills you learn to apply more and more advanced techniques. While I can’t say Elements has all the pro features of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere, I think you’d find it has about everything the novice and amateur would need. Top that off with some smart features to create videos for you - that you can still tweak - and software you actually own without paying a subscription for, and you have a pretty good combo.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Get eyes on your real front door: The myQ Smart Garage Video Keypad lets you see and control who opens your garage door. Grant access by assigning unique PIN codes for family, guests, or service providers. Get meaningful insights with real-time alerts that will tell you when someone has accessed your garage. Easy installation with integrated Bluetooth technology makes for quick Wi-Fi pairing. A must have for any smart home. Only works with myQ, Chamberlain, LiftMaster, Raynor, and AccessMaster garage door openers made after 1993.
Great upgrade - but features stuck behind paywall
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I, like most people with a garage, use it as primary access to my house. Whether I’m driving into the garage or on foot, our family constantly goes through it. We had a normal keypad which worked fine, but the MyQ video keypad can notify you whenever someone opens your garage and send you a video of who opened it (or for me, a notification with a screenshot). The biggest drawback is that cloud storage is put behind a paywall. Like the MyQ camera, I wish there was some free option for a shorter amount of cloud video storage.
IN THE BOX AND SETUP
In the box you’ll find the keypad, a mount, some screws, a micro-USB charging cable. The battery itself is shipped inside the keypad itself. Installation and setup was an absolute breeze. First, however, you have to fully charge the battery. On the battery itself are green and red lights. Obviously red means it’s still charging, green means it’s fully charged.
In the box you’ll find the keypad, a mount, some screws, a micro-USB charging cable. The battery itself is shipped inside the keypad itself. Installation and setup was an absolute breeze. First, however, you have to fully charge the battery. On the battery itself are green and red lights. Obviously red means it’s still charging, green means it’s fully charged.
Once charged, you slide the battery in the back of the keypad. It then begins the pairing process. You open up the MyQ app, hit the + button to add a device and then pick the type (video devices) and then it appeared as found on my phone almost immediately. I then paired it, and downloaded a quick firmware update. I then had to pair it to my garage opener. (I’ll just say the walkthrough process through the app was extremely easy to follow). But the process was hitting the pair button on the garage door motor, then hitting the pin in the keypad. Then you hit the pin number again and hold the home button. If the door begins moving, then it’s all paired. From there, you install the mount outside the garage using screws or the included drywall anchors. If you already had a keypad installed, you could, like me, simply use the same location and means of installing the bracket. Once the bracket is installed, the keypad snaps in. Finally, you insert a tiny screw at the bottom (not unlike a Ring doorbell camera if you’re familiar with it) which prevents easy theft of the keypad.
I’ll also note that the bracket is not 0 degrees, it’s at an angle. Honestly, this seems best to get better coverage from the camera (since the keypad is generally placed on the frame of the garage, not facing outwards). But there is a 0 degree flat mount you can purchase separately if it better suits your needs.
EASE OF USE
As a keypad, this is simple to use. You simply type in the pin number and hit the home pad. I found it to be extremely responsive with no delay. Same goes for closing. You simply hit the home button and the door closes. It also captures video anytime someone types in the pin (useful for catching the time your kids come home at night).
As a keypad, this is simple to use. You simply type in the pin number and hit the home pad. I found it to be extremely responsive with no delay. Same goes for closing. You simply hit the home button and the door closes. It also captures video anytime someone types in the pin (useful for catching the time your kids come home at night).
The video quality of the camera is pretty great. It’s 1080p resolution which is more than adequate. The images are bright and clear.
You can set up the video to detect motion if you’d like. For me, I turned it off within the app, but it’s nice to have. Again, this feature is stuck behind a paywall and since I don’t expect to pay for it after my trial subscription, I’m trying not to get used to having those features - and I’m assuming the more times you’re getting notifications the bigger the hit on your phone’s battery as well as your keypad’s battery.
THE MYQ APP
I really like the app. I have some experience with it in having a smart garage opener. I really like how the video feed and access to the settings of the keypad is integrated on the home page of the app - meaning you just open the app to see everything you need. Once the video keypad is setup, you open the app and can hit on the camera to load in the live feed. If you have a paid subscription (or are using the 30 day trial) then you can look at the video feed history, download any files, or take screenshots. It also lets you know the battery life right there on the feed which is nice. To access video files, you click on history at the bottom of the app where you’ll see all the access, motion, and activity that’s been detected. If you don’t have a subscription, the only thing you’ll be able to do is to see a live feed - it won’t record activity/motion. Caveat, as I have a trial subscription, I’m unable to verify if you’d be able to see a picture in your notifications whenever someone accesses your keypad. The bottomline is that it’s really intuitive to use and finding your way around to adjust the setting of your video keypad - or any MyQ device you own - is really simple and easy.
I really like the app. I have some experience with it in having a smart garage opener. I really like how the video feed and access to the settings of the keypad is integrated on the home page of the app - meaning you just open the app to see everything you need. Once the video keypad is setup, you open the app and can hit on the camera to load in the live feed. If you have a paid subscription (or are using the 30 day trial) then you can look at the video feed history, download any files, or take screenshots. It also lets you know the battery life right there on the feed which is nice. To access video files, you click on history at the bottom of the app where you’ll see all the access, motion, and activity that’s been detected. If you don’t have a subscription, the only thing you’ll be able to do is to see a live feed - it won’t record activity/motion. Caveat, as I have a trial subscription, I’m unable to verify if you’d be able to see a picture in your notifications whenever someone accesses your keypad. The bottomline is that it’s really intuitive to use and finding your way around to adjust the setting of your video keypad - or any MyQ device you own - is really simple and easy.
CONCLUSION
As a standalone garage keypad with a video camera, this device is terrific. The biggest drawback is the subscription fee that’s required to access all its smart features. In a world where everyone is paying for a large number of subscriptions already, it’s tough to justify another $10 a month for smart access and video recordings of access to your garage. For some it might be fully justifiably, but if you weren’t already video recording and paying for this type of service, it’s tough to justify. Although at the end of the day, I'd still recommend it even if not paying for the paywall.
As a standalone garage keypad with a video camera, this device is terrific. The biggest drawback is the subscription fee that’s required to access all its smart features. In a world where everyone is paying for a large number of subscriptions already, it’s tough to justify another $10 a month for smart access and video recordings of access to your garage. For some it might be fully justifiably, but if you weren’t already video recording and paying for this type of service, it’s tough to justify. Although at the end of the day, I'd still recommend it even if not paying for the paywall.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Smart camera optimized for the garage. Works alone or as an upgrade to your myQ-connected garage door opener, the Smart Garage Camera easily adds streaming video, recorded events, motion detection and 2-way communication to the myQ app.
Good camera, but limited features behind a paywall
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3.0
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Personal home security cameras are a dime a dozen nowadays. If anyone ever asks me which are the best ones, I would say it mostly depends on what equipment/services you are already invested in. If you don’t already have a smart garage opener (which I highly recommend) then this camera isn’t really for you - because while it would conceivably work, you might lose out on some of the features. But the one exception to a recommendation I might give is the MyQ line of products. While I much prefer seeing all my security video feeds in one app (I mostly use Arlo - and yes, you can connect them and my Nest cameras to Google Home for example, but they don’t always reliably work within the app) I’d make an exception for this camera which ties into the opening and closing of your garage door.
The camera itself is basic. It has 1080p resolution, and offers a wide field of view. It has night vision and a two way microphone (the latter can be disabled within the app). It detects motion and audio. It’s not intended for outdoor use, so you’ll want to keep it inside your garage. It’s powered by micro-USB which seems outdated, but it isn’t really an issue.
Installation is pretty straightforward. You can attach it to anything metal using the magnets, or you can attach the magnet plate to drywall using a single screw and anchor (there’s a single hole in the middle of the plate). The magnets are pretty strong, so there’s no worry about it falling off. Obviously you can hang it on the wall, or on the ceiling (so long as you flip the orientation of the camera). The real issue with the installation, to me, was the length of the power cord. Like I said, the power cord is micro-USB and it’s hardwired into the brick. I didn’t measure the length of the cord, but it seems really short and might pose a problem depending on where you want to place it and the nearest power outlet. Most people might want to hang it on the ceiling where presumably you could plug it into the same outlet as the garage door opener. If that was the case, then the short power cord might not be a problem. Should you want to mount it somewhere else in the garage, you will be limited in your options (again, depending on the placement of your power cables). At the end of the day, this is a minor problem as you can always purchase a longer micro-USB cable - but still, an annoying one.
Setting up the camera and connecting it through the app was super simple. Once it was plugged in and I opened up the MyQ app (note, I already had it installed as I already have a smart garage door opener), I added a device and boom, it was right there. It connected within a minute or so, but then it had a firmware update. Luckily that didn’t take long. All-in-all, from installing it on my wall (I didn’t have an option to install it on my garage’s ceiling) and connecting it to my app, it took just a few minutes.
But what separates this camera from others is its integration with your smart garage opener. After setting it up within the app you’ll be asked to link it to a garage opener. What this allows you to do is to see the live feed of the camera while being able to control the garage from the same screen. Within the app you’re able to find tune the motion detection, audio detection as well as tweaking your notifications. The latter is important - to me. The moment I had my camera up and running I was getting notifications constantly (my kids were outside playing int the garage/outside). It was more than annoying. There’s an option to mute notifications like this for 2 hours (like when you know someone will be working in the garage for a few hours and you don’t want to be inundated with notifications). But you can tweak when you’re notified, like when the camera detects ANY movement, or just when the garage is opened. You can also specifically disable notifications when the garage is closed - again, so as to not get notifications if someone is working within a closed garage.
The paywall. The BIGGEST downside to this camera is that you have to pay for any storage. There’s no local storage, and no free cloud storage (outside a 30 day trial). It will cost you $99 a year ($9.99 a month) to have 30 day cloud storage and smart detection and the ability to download clips. In other words, unless you pay for the service you are effectively paying for a live feed camera. This is a huge drawback to me, and the reason I can only give this camera 3 stars. Most people are likely to already be paying for some home security, and adding another $10 subscription (don’t get me started on all things subscriptions) it just becomes too much. I think there should be some balance - maybe 7 day free cloud storage and downloads? I just don’t see the subscription as a good value proposition. Maybe for your specific use, paying an additional $10 a month for having some kind of peace of mind in your garage makes sense, but not for me. But I’m okay with using this as a live feed of my garage, especially knowing I can check it immediately whenever the garage door is opened.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The DUEX Max DS is Mobile Pixels' most upgraded, portable dual-screen laptop accessory that makes multitasking effortless. It is ideal for 14" and larger laptops. The iconic portable, external monitors complement mobile work, entertainment on the go, and everything in between.
Terrific productivity tool
Customer Rating
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As one who is used to a wide screen monitor in the office and travels a lot for work, I dislike working on a laptop screen - it just feels cramped. I’ve tried traveling with free standing external monitors before, but they can be hit and miss depending on your workspace.
IN THE BOX
Inside the box you’ll first find some instructional pamphlets. There’s even a QR code to find instructions online, but I found that unnecessary. You’ll see the monitor, some magnets, extra adhesive pads for the magnets, and two cables. One cable is USB-A to USB-C/USB-A (USB 3.0) and the other is a HDMI to mini-HDMI (the monitor has a mini-HDMI port). Not only will it work with a computer via USB, but you can essentially plug any video source with HDMI into it.
Inside the box you’ll first find some instructional pamphlets. There’s even a QR code to find instructions online, but I found that unnecessary. You’ll see the monitor, some magnets, extra adhesive pads for the magnets, and two cables. One cable is USB-A to USB-C/USB-A (USB 3.0) and the other is a HDMI to mini-HDMI (the monitor has a mini-HDMI port). Not only will it work with a computer via USB, but you can essentially plug any video source with HDMI into it.
GETTING STARTED
As a quick side note, this monitor is 14 inches. It will work with any laptop between 14-17 inches. How it works is that you attach magnets to the top lid of your laptop. The monitor then attaches to the top of the clamshell via magnets. You then slide the screen out.
As a quick side note, this monitor is 14 inches. It will work with any laptop between 14-17 inches. How it works is that you attach magnets to the top lid of your laptop. The monitor then attaches to the top of the clamshell via magnets. You then slide the screen out.
As I said, there’s some instructional pamphlets, with the most important being the template for where to place the magnets. If your monitor is 15 inches or less, you place the template (which has four holes the exact size of the magnets) in the middle of your laptop. If your screen is a little larger, you move the template a little closer to one side of the laptop. The one downside for using a larger screen laptop is that you are choosing up front, which side of the laptop you want the monitor to be on (left or right). For smaller laptops, the magnets are centered, so you can switch it to either side.
Before attaching the magnets, you’re told to clean the lid of your laptop with the included alcohol pad (to help with the adhesive backing of the magnets. After that, and after getting the template where it needs to be (there’s lots of easy to follow guidance in the pamphlets), you simply remove the adhesive backing from the magnets and place them where the holes are on the template. The monitor then attaches easily.
From there, I slide the monitor out and using the USB-C cable port in my computer (my computer also has HDMI but I didn’t use it), you plug it into both the monitor and the laptop and voila. The monitor powers on instantly. From there you can adjust your display settings so the external monitor extends your home screen.
DESIGN
The monitor is smartly designed. It’s very light, but when attached to your laptop, it will, as a full package, feel extremely heavy. It slides out on the tracks easily. The magnets on the monitor itself are oblong shaped, this allows the monitor to slide along the magnets attached to your laptop so that it reaches the edge of your laptop. You can even tilt the monitor towards you (similar to a curved screen I guess).
The monitor is smartly designed. It’s very light, but when attached to your laptop, it will, as a full package, feel extremely heavy. It slides out on the tracks easily. The magnets on the monitor itself are oblong shaped, this allows the monitor to slide along the magnets attached to your laptop so that it reaches the edge of your laptop. You can even tilt the monitor towards you (similar to a curved screen I guess).
The screen itself slides in and out of what can only be called a protective shell. When fully closed, however, there is about an inch worth of screen that is unprotected (meaning when fully closed, there’s a sliver of screen unprotected). I’m assuming this was designed out of necessity to allow the screen to tilt and flip.
Sometimes I found the screen to come off the hinge when trying to slide it shut. When laying flat, the monitor easily opens and closes, but when trying to close it while it’s vertical - i.e. attached to your open laptop screen - it sometimes doesn’t shut right. But all you have to do is pull it back out and gently close it with both hands to make sure it stays on the track.
As I said before, the magnets on the screen itself are oblong, so you can slide the monitor from right to left which allows you to have the display on either side of a 15 inch monitor or less. You can also use the monitor without it being attached to your laptop. For example, you can use the cover as a stand, and have the monitor positioned in portrait landscape. Extending that further, the screen fully rotates backwards, so you can have the display on the back of your laptop facing someone sitting behind the computer so they can see your screen. This is helpful for me as an attorney showing witnesses something on my computer screen - without doing the whole “turn my laptop” around and stand next to them awkwardly.
The screen is 1080p with 60hz. Nothing fancy, but more than adequate. It’s not meant for gaming, but for those that need/prefer an extra monitor when using a laptop.
I also have to add that it simply works. I’ve had zero issues with it not turning on. Once I plug it into my laptop, it powers up immediately without fail.
DRAWBACKS
I mention the word “drawbacks” loosely. For what it is, I think this monitor is about as good as you can get. But there are some things to consider depending on your use case.
I mention the word “drawbacks” loosely. For what it is, I think this monitor is about as good as you can get. But there are some things to consider depending on your use case.
It’s 1080p which can be disorienting when your laptop has a higher resolution. It’s also only 14 inches - when using a 14 inch laptop it’s probably not an issue, but mine is 15 inches and it looks small. Given its 1080p resolution and 14 inch size, the text and images can appear small. But, as recommended in the aforementioned information pamphlets included, you can simply change the scale of the monitor to 125% (or more) to make things easier to see.
It undoubtedly draws on your battery. I suspect that you, like me, would mostly use this monitor when you’re sitting down for an extended period of time - therefore using AC power - just know that it will substantially decrease your battery life.
The shell, if you will, of the monitor seems flimsy. Again, I think this was a conscious and necessary design choice, but I get concerned simply sliding this into a bag with other heavy items inside; I fear it will get crushed. I guess the only way to put it is that it feels delicate. Nothing, some precautions wouldn’t take care of, but I wouldn’t just “throw it” in my backpack. To that end, the one gripe I do have is that I wish it came with a protective sleeve; something to give me some semblance of protection.
There’s also the magnets. I’m not a huge fan of having magnets permanently affixed to my laptop, but they certainly are unobtrusive as a practical matter. They are short enough where they don’t get caught up when sliding my laptop into my bag.
CONCLUSION
If you’ve always wanted more screen real estate on your laptop, whether you work from home or frequently travel, this is one of the best solutions you can find. I’ve been extremely impressed with the versatility of this monitor and its easy plug and play use.
If you’ve always wanted more screen real estate on your laptop, whether you work from home or frequently travel, this is one of the best solutions you can find. I’ve been extremely impressed with the versatility of this monitor and its easy plug and play use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Watch over your little one at home on the 5-inch, 720p High-Definition LCD Parent Unit Display or remotely on your smartphone with the VTech RM566HD Smart WiFi video baby monitor. View rooms from top to bottom with the 100-degree vertical tilt angle and from side to side with the 360-degree horizontal pan capability. Enhance your baby’s sleep environment with a sound & light profile recommended by experts. Magnify details with the industry’s best 30x times zoom on the mobile app or 24 times on the viewer up to eight times and monitor room temperature and humidity levels directly from the Parent Unit Display. Plus, see your baby as clear as day, even in ultralow light, thanks to the automatic infrared Night Vision. Free professional in-app advice and videos provided by the experts at help assist in sleep and the growth and development of your baby.
Full featured baby monitor with app access
Customer Rating
5.0
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Standard baby monitors are typically limited to the signal between the camera and the monitor itself. For most of us, it’s likely not an issue, but it can restrict your movements (at least when wanting to view the baby monitor). This Vtech monitor solves that problem by connecting to your Wi-Fi. Gone are the days of a lost connection between the monitor and the camera. It also connects to an app on your phone for those times when you forgot to bring the monitor with you or the battery has died. But what I really like about this monitor is the visual clarity and the ability to tilt and zoom - which brings a lot of flexibility.
IN THE BOX and SETUP
You’ll get the camera, the monitor, and two power cables (one for each). The setup for the monitor and the camera is pretty straightforward. All you need to do is plug both items in and they will connect. Connecting the camera to the app wasn’t difficult, but I did accidentally download the wrong app (similarly named). Once I had the correct app on my phone, setup was relatively easy. It’s basically as simple as scanning the QR code on the camera, and typing in your WiFi password.
You’ll get the camera, the monitor, and two power cables (one for each). The setup for the monitor and the camera is pretty straightforward. All you need to do is plug both items in and they will connect. Connecting the camera to the app wasn’t difficult, but I did accidentally download the wrong app (similarly named). Once I had the correct app on my phone, setup was relatively easy. It’s basically as simple as scanning the QR code on the camera, and typing in your WiFi password.
After that, you’ll end up with a traditional baby monitor setup, with the additional ability to monitor (and control) the camera from the app on your phone.
The camera can be placed on a flat surface, or, you can use the wall mount to secure it to the wall. The latter provides better placement as - depending on your setup - you can have the camera above a crib/bed looking down. For example, in our house, we don’t have furniture that is above the railing of the crib, so placing the camera on the changing table nearby doesn’t provide us with much of a view (although we can obviously hear our baby, which is what matters). The mount attaches much like anything else you’d hang in drywall, but the mount can rotate down to provide that top down view. Of course, you’ll need to account for a plug. Luckily the power cord for the camera should be plenty long.
FEATURES
Other than the ability to view your camera from the app, this camera falls in line with what you’d expect. To me, the biggest step up from other monitors I’ve used is the image quality. The video is sharp, crisp and colorful. One can debate whether it’s necessary to have super sharp images on a baby monitor, but it’s better than grainy footage. The marketing claims it's 1080p, but there’s some limitations that are confusing. For example, I only get 720p when viewing on my phone (which is streaming over the internet) but you’ll get 1080p when viewing the camera on the monitor. It also has tilt and zoom, which again, provides flexibility that not everyone would necessarily need; but if you travel and take this with you, it’s nice knowing you can make these adjustments. Plus, tilting and zooming does give you a better view of the entire room (should that be something you’d want to do).
Other than the ability to view your camera from the app, this camera falls in line with what you’d expect. To me, the biggest step up from other monitors I’ve used is the image quality. The video is sharp, crisp and colorful. One can debate whether it’s necessary to have super sharp images on a baby monitor, but it’s better than grainy footage. The marketing claims it's 1080p, but there’s some limitations that are confusing. For example, I only get 720p when viewing on my phone (which is streaming over the internet) but you’ll get 1080p when viewing the camera on the monitor. It also has tilt and zoom, which again, provides flexibility that not everyone would necessarily need; but if you travel and take this with you, it’s nice knowing you can make these adjustments. Plus, tilting and zooming does give you a better view of the entire room (should that be something you’d want to do).
In addition to those features you get the standard fare: night light, music, (timers for both), night vision, sound and motion detection. I was unable to see if you could add your own music to the library, but there’s a decent selection of sounds from white noise to ocean waves. The night light can get pretty darn bright, but you can easily turn down the brightness levels on the monitor.
The motion detection can be adjusted on the monitor or even turned off. I noticed it can get pretty sensitive, so pay attention to that, you might want to adjust it. Our kid moves a lot while sleeping, so we’ve turned the motion detection off and react when we hear noise. The volume coming through the monitor is adjusted with hard face buttons. The speaker gets pretty loud, so if it’s turned up, you won’t have an issue hearing it. Sometimes, I will leave the sound muted (when I’m letting my kid self soothe). There’s a light ring in the top right corner of the monitor that lights up green/red when it detects sound and/or motion. This is a nice visual cue if you are trying to take a break from hearing crying.
The monitor’s default, at least for me, was set to have the screen always on. You’ll definitely want to get into the settings to adjust that - to save battery. I keep the timer on for the screen so that it turns off after a few moments of silence and/or no movement. Of course, when it picks up sound or movements the screen will turn back on.
The night vision is really nice. Most baby monitors have it, but this camera’s night vision really excels. Even in a pitch black room, you can see everything in the room where your camera is located.
In terms of distance, I didn’t walk down my street to see how far the monitor reached, but staying around my yard while sitting outside was not an issue. Not to mention, again, that even if your monitor were to lose connection or say you went to a neighbor’s house, you can always access the camera feed from your phone. I never lost connection from the camera to the monitor, but the range feels inconsequential given the app access.
THE APP
To me the real benefit of this particular model, in addition to the tilt/zoom feature is the app. Imagine you forgetting to charge your monitor; well all you need to do is go to the app. Your app can be accessed anywhere you have an internet connection. The app provides similar functionality to the monitor, although you can’t zoom as much (you pinch to zoom in). But you can still bring up a menu to pan and tilt, turn on/off the night light or play music. You can also take pictures and record videos if you so choose. The only downside is that the app has to be open to hear your baby. Unlike my old Arlo baby monitor (RIP) which allowed you to minimize your app, turn off the screen, and the audio would still come through. The app also has some helpful sleep tips for any new parents or parents struggling to get their child to sleep. We haven’t really used them, but I certainly appreciate those tips being there.
To me the real benefit of this particular model, in addition to the tilt/zoom feature is the app. Imagine you forgetting to charge your monitor; well all you need to do is go to the app. Your app can be accessed anywhere you have an internet connection. The app provides similar functionality to the monitor, although you can’t zoom as much (you pinch to zoom in). But you can still bring up a menu to pan and tilt, turn on/off the night light or play music. You can also take pictures and record videos if you so choose. The only downside is that the app has to be open to hear your baby. Unlike my old Arlo baby monitor (RIP) which allowed you to minimize your app, turn off the screen, and the audio would still come through. The app also has some helpful sleep tips for any new parents or parents struggling to get their child to sleep. We haven’t really used them, but I certainly appreciate those tips being there.
FLAWS
There’s very few flaws in this monitor. The only things that bug me are the charging cable for the monitor not being USB-C and the battery. First, I’m of the opinion that every personal electronic device needs to charge via USB-C. I hate having to keep track of proprietary cables. But you're stuck here. And the battery life is good, don’t get me wrong. It will provide 10ish hours of battery life. But in my experience, that’s total battery life irrespective of the screen being on or not.. As in even with the screen off - like when your child is asleep and sleeps through the night - it will drain. Since I primarily use this monitor in my house, this isn’t too big of a deal as I can always plug it in and keep the volume up high to hear if my baby cries. But I wish the standby battery life was much longer.
There’s very few flaws in this monitor. The only things that bug me are the charging cable for the monitor not being USB-C and the battery. First, I’m of the opinion that every personal electronic device needs to charge via USB-C. I hate having to keep track of proprietary cables. But you're stuck here. And the battery life is good, don’t get me wrong. It will provide 10ish hours of battery life. But in my experience, that’s total battery life irrespective of the screen being on or not.. As in even with the screen off - like when your child is asleep and sleeps through the night - it will drain. Since I primarily use this monitor in my house, this isn’t too big of a deal as I can always plug it in and keep the volume up high to hear if my baby cries. But I wish the standby battery life was much longer.
CONCLUSION
With a sea of options, this Vtech monitor should be towards the top of your list in searching for quality baby monitors. Vtech is a trusted brand and this model is worth it for the app access alone. And it just works, which at the end of the day, is all you need.
With a sea of options, this Vtech monitor should be towards the top of your list in searching for quality baby monitors. Vtech is a trusted brand and this model is worth it for the app access alone. And it just works, which at the end of the day, is all you need.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Say goodbye to messy, melting ice bags and scalding heating pads. Introducing RecoveryTherm Cube — one compact, reusable device that delivers instant cold, hot and contrast therapies scientifically-proven to more effectively treat injuries, relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and maximize muscle and joint recovery. Powered by our proprietary Cryothermal Technology, Cube’s easy to use preset treatments use scientifically optimal temperatures and durations for effective relief and recovery anywhere on the body. Plus, it’s wearable, portable, and convenient for relief anytime you need it.
Fantastic ice pack/heat pad replacement
Customer Rating
5.0
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This cube is an ice pack and heat pad built into one compact device. It quite amazingly goes from off to hot, then hot to cold, and vice versa in almost no time. Its only real downside is also its downside. The surface area of the contact plate that delivers the heat/cold is relatively small, so it doesn’t cover large areas, and it can be hard to use effectively on joints (at least using the strap to hold it in place). But a bigger contact plate would make this device too big, and even more difficult to use on joints (vs. large muscle areas like your quads).
IN THE BOX
In the box you get the cube, as well as a bracket that is used to attach the straps, a long strap (for going around your waist, shoulders, etc.), a shorter strap (for wrapping around legs, arms) and a USB-C charging cable.
In the box you get the cube, as well as a bracket that is used to attach the straps, a long strap (for going around your waist, shoulders, etc.), a shorter strap (for wrapping around legs, arms) and a USB-C charging cable.
OPERATION
It’s really simple to use. There’s a USB-C port on the same side as the two “power” buttons. I say “power” but really, there’s a button that turns on the cold therapy and another for heat. They’re easily distinguishable; one has a snowflake symbol, the other has a fire symbol. Below the buttons are three dots, which represent different temperature levels. Cold therapy for example, has a preset for 41 degrees, 54 degrees, and then 61 degrees. So it’s not really levels of coldness, but different presets. It’s a little unintuitive, but once you know it, it’s not a problem. Just know that one green dot is the coldest setting (46 degrees) and three dots is the highest cold setting (61 degrees). Which level of cold you use is really about personal preference. Heat therapy is the opposite - the more intuitive way IMO - whereby one dot is 95 degrees, and then the third is the highest at 109 degrees. There’s also a contrast therapy session whereby the cube alternates between cold and hot.
It’s really simple to use. There’s a USB-C port on the same side as the two “power” buttons. I say “power” but really, there’s a button that turns on the cold therapy and another for heat. They’re easily distinguishable; one has a snowflake symbol, the other has a fire symbol. Below the buttons are three dots, which represent different temperature levels. Cold therapy for example, has a preset for 41 degrees, 54 degrees, and then 61 degrees. So it’s not really levels of coldness, but different presets. It’s a little unintuitive, but once you know it, it’s not a problem. Just know that one green dot is the coldest setting (46 degrees) and three dots is the highest cold setting (61 degrees). Which level of cold you use is really about personal preference. Heat therapy is the opposite - the more intuitive way IMO - whereby one dot is 95 degrees, and then the third is the highest at 109 degrees. There’s also a contrast therapy session whereby the cube alternates between cold and hot.
To turn it on, you simply hold which button you want. After holding it for a few seconds it turns on. Once on, you hit the same button again to alternate through the presets. To activate the contrast therapy session, you simply hold both buttons at the same time. Then they’ll both light up.
The nice part is that it’s kind of set it and forget it. The heat therapy session lasts 24 minutes while the cold therapy is 18 minutes. Contrast therapy is 20 minutes. I like it because it takes the guesswork out of it, although I guess it really doesn’t matter, even if it didn’t turn off, it’s not like you’re going to forget you’re either holding it or it’s strapped to your body.
The straps are nice and sturdy. The velcro works well and I don’t worry about it loosening even while walking around with it strapped to my shoulder or even my ankle. In fact, it’s possible to overtighten the velcro and have it hold - without loosening and sliding down your leg for example. The long strap is long enough for even a big person like me; it gets around my shoulders. The short one is obviously for your limbs and you shouldn’t have any issues with the length.
The cube snaps in and out of the bracket which is where the straps go into. If you simply wanted to hold the cube in your hand, you could snap it out of the bracket or even keep the bracket on without the straps. The cube easily snaps in and out of the bracket. The only warning with the bracket is to pull it up from the ends and not the sides (the side being the loop the strap goes into). But there's a sticker warning on the device itself to remind you.
EFFECTIVENESS
I just so happened to finish running a long relay race the past weekend. Afterwards, my achilles, ankle, knee, and hamstrings were all sore. I typically would use a gel ice pack to ice my achy joints and muscles, but that obviously requires it to live in the freezer and then having to wait multiple hours to freeze it again for a second use. Not only does the cube not require to be kept frozen, it also heats. It’s tough to replace an ice gel pack’s ability to conform to your body for greater coverage - a limitation of the cube - but the convenience of the cube more than makes up for it. It really works well. And you don’t have to worry about frostbite, or burns. The contact plate can touch your skin directly, so there’s no worries about having an additional piece of fabric to protect your skin.
I just so happened to finish running a long relay race the past weekend. Afterwards, my achilles, ankle, knee, and hamstrings were all sore. I typically would use a gel ice pack to ice my achy joints and muscles, but that obviously requires it to live in the freezer and then having to wait multiple hours to freeze it again for a second use. Not only does the cube not require to be kept frozen, it also heats. It’s tough to replace an ice gel pack’s ability to conform to your body for greater coverage - a limitation of the cube - but the convenience of the cube more than makes up for it. It really works well. And you don’t have to worry about frostbite, or burns. The contact plate can touch your skin directly, so there’s no worries about having an additional piece of fabric to protect your skin.
I used this on my ankle, thigh and shoulders. I like strapping it on and going about my business at home. It does a great job of providing heat and ice therapy. I do find myself using it for multiple “sessions” mostly to treat larger muscles (like my hamstrings for example) which is necessary given that the plate is small, but as I’ve repeatedly said, this is both a necessary and welcome tradeoff given the cube’s versatility. Finishing a session on one part of your muscle, and then hitting the power button again to continue another session on a different portion of your muscle is not a hassle at all.
It does a great job icing your muscles when they’re injured and heating your muscles to help warm them up for any workout. It’s anecdotal, as I can’t scientifically verify it, but it’s really helped me during my recoveries from long runs.
I haven’t tested the duration of the battery, but I’ve gotten at least 5 sessions out of it without having to charge it. And it doesn’t take too long to charge.
CONCLUSION
If you’ve ever used an ice pack or heating pad, or ever find yourself needing help with your muscle recovery, this cube is a fantastic addition to your exercise routine (or even if you don’t exercise, just to ice/heat tired muscles). It’s portability is unparalleled. It’s truly a fantastic little device.
If you’ve ever used an ice pack or heating pad, or ever find yourself needing help with your muscle recovery, this cube is a fantastic addition to your exercise routine (or even if you don’t exercise, just to ice/heat tired muscles). It’s portability is unparalleled. It’s truly a fantastic little device.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Meet the new Shark Cordless Detect Pro Stick Vacuum. It features an ultra-intelligent Detect performance suite—4 deep-cleaning technologies that detect & react to your home to capture hidden dirt on every surface, corner, edge, and crevice. DirtDetect senses the hidden dirt that hides in your home, and automatically boosts power to pull it in. EdgeDetect senses edges and corners and doubles suction* power for more powerful cleaning* (vs. ECO mode). FloorDetect senses carpets and hard floors around your home, and optimizes your vacuum’s performance based on the floor type. Lastly, LightDetect automatically illuminates dark spaces, so you can easily track down hidden dirt. All four of these technologies combine in the Shark Detect Pro to give you up to 50% better* dirt pickup (*Based on ASTMF608, eco vs. boost). Plus, the QuadClean Multi-Surface brushroll tackles four cleaning targets: fine dust, pet hair, large debris, and dust along edges. After every clean, Detect Pro Auto-Empty System brings you the ultimate convenience—it empties on its own. Return it to its base, and it charges and empties automatically, sealing in up to 30 days worth of dust & debris, so you can forget about emptying for up to a month, and leave behind the trips to the trash can after every use. Inside the base, Odor Neutralizer Technology guards against bad odors, for a fresh-smelling home. Change the way you clean with the Shark Cordless Detect Pro Auto-Empty System—the dirt-detecting cordless that empties itself.
Good vacuum with high price
Customer Rating
4.0
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There’s not much to complain about with the performance of this vacuum. It’s extremely lightweight, it doesn’t seem to clog, it works well on hardwood floors and carpet, and the auto empty system means you don’t need to empty the dustbin for weeks. The biggest drawbacks are the cost, and where do you store it? (I've also had concerns with battery life). Assuming you have the floor space and a nearby outlet to store it and you’re willing to shell out the money it should be at the top of your list when looking at vacuums.
IN THE BOX
In the box you get the vacuum (the handheld part with the small dustbin, battery), the extension rod, the brush base, two attachments, an odor neutralizing “puck,” and the auto empty system base. Piecing it together is simple and only takes a few minutes.
In the box you get the vacuum (the handheld part with the small dustbin, battery), the extension rod, the brush base, two attachments, an odor neutralizing “puck,” and the auto empty system base. Piecing it together is simple and only takes a few minutes.
PLACEMENT OF AUTO EMPTY BASE
My 8 year old Dyson stick vacuum is in my small laundry room and attached to the wall. I personally liked having it on the wall so it was out of the way. Here, you can’t really attach the Shark cordless vacuum to the wall (unless you’re willing to build a shelf that will support the weight). While the auto empty base isn’t terribly large, it wasn’t ideal for our setup to have it sitting on the floor. It takes up the limited amount of space in our laundry room. So for now, it sits in the corner of our relatively unused dining room. This isn’t ideal either. And putting it in a closet isn’t an option as we don’t have any outlets in our closets. Obviously, this issue is very specific to your house/apartment setup. But it's something you'll want to consider when considering this as an option.
My 8 year old Dyson stick vacuum is in my small laundry room and attached to the wall. I personally liked having it on the wall so it was out of the way. Here, you can’t really attach the Shark cordless vacuum to the wall (unless you’re willing to build a shelf that will support the weight). While the auto empty base isn’t terribly large, it wasn’t ideal for our setup to have it sitting on the floor. It takes up the limited amount of space in our laundry room. So for now, it sits in the corner of our relatively unused dining room. This isn’t ideal either. And putting it in a closet isn’t an option as we don’t have any outlets in our closets. Obviously, this issue is very specific to your house/apartment setup. But it's something you'll want to consider when considering this as an option.
PERFORMANCE AS VACUUM
This Shark brings plenty of power to pick up most messes. In my kitchen it's easily able to pick up food crumbs and in the living room, pet hair. It picks up most sized objects (within reason) with ease. The brush roll is a blend of foam and rubber blades that promise not to get tangled or clogged. I've yet to run into a vacuum that doesn't, at some point, get clogged with hair over time. But it's too early to tell at this point. Honestly, putting aside the advanced features this model brings, it's very similar in terms of performance from other stock vacuums on the market. Its own advantage might be the size and weight. It's very light and maneuverable.
This Shark brings plenty of power to pick up most messes. In my kitchen it's easily able to pick up food crumbs and in the living room, pet hair. It picks up most sized objects (within reason) with ease. The brush roll is a blend of foam and rubber blades that promise not to get tangled or clogged. I've yet to run into a vacuum that doesn't, at some point, get clogged with hair over time. But it's too early to tell at this point. Honestly, putting aside the advanced features this model brings, it's very similar in terms of performance from other stock vacuums on the market. Its own advantage might be the size and weight. It's very light and maneuverable.
I found that the tube can get clogged when trying to vacuum more than just small crumbs on the floor. I had to clean out the tube twice since I’ve owned it, but it could be more user error as I was trying to vacuum up bigger pieces of food (like chips) that I should have. The point is, it’s not infallible to clogging - like most vacuums.
But when I wasn’t vacuuming things too big for a vacuum, I was pleased with its performance, especially on deep carpets. And you know it’s working when there’s dirt/dust in the clear bin that you didn’t see on the carpet.
EXTRA FEATURES
With this model, you're getting the auto empty base, edge detection, odor eliminator, auto sensing (for power), lights, charging base/dock/auto empty system. Frankly it's a lot, and likely why the price is so high. But I really question the value and need for all of these features - outside the auto empty base, it's most obvious distinguishable feature
With this model, you're getting the auto empty base, edge detection, odor eliminator, auto sensing (for power), lights, charging base/dock/auto empty system. Frankly it's a lot, and likely why the price is so high. But I really question the value and need for all of these features - outside the auto empty base, it's most obvious distinguishable feature
Take the odor eliminator. Sounds great in theory but I could never smell any fragrance (not that I wanted to) which is what I would have expected to smell to know that it's working. I just don't know if it works and Shark now expects/wants me to buy an odor eliminator "puck" every so often. No thanks.
The edge detection is another feature whereby the suction power increases when the vacuum detects the side of a wall (say when vacuuming next to your baseboards). Sounds good, and actually seems to work well - obviously when vacuuming next to a wall, there's the plastic of the vacuum itself that doesn't quite allow the brush roll to get all the way to the wall. The increased power of the side detection seems to alleviate that problem by increasing the power.
There's also the auto detect function, where the vacuum picks up power depending on the amount of dirt on the ground that it detects. This is nice if for no other reason than you feel good about picking up dirt on the ground.
The battery life is also superb. It goes for about 60 minutes (which is what it’s rated for) which basically means you can vacuum your whole house without having to recharge it.
CONCLUSION
This is a nice vacuum with a lot of bells and whistles that you don’t really need. The auto emptying bin is nice, but I never had any issues emptying the dust canisters of other stick vacuums before. I mostly like the stand because it’s a nice way to store your vacuum and charge it so it’s ready to go when you need it. The other features, like odor control and edge detection are nice, but seem a little gimmicky. If you can find a good spot for the large auto emptying base in your home, and don’t mind the cost, this is a great vacuum to consider.
This is a nice vacuum with a lot of bells and whistles that you don’t really need. The auto emptying bin is nice, but I never had any issues emptying the dust canisters of other stick vacuums before. I mostly like the stand because it’s a nice way to store your vacuum and charge it so it’s ready to go when you need it. The other features, like odor control and edge detection are nice, but seem a little gimmicky. If you can find a good spot for the large auto emptying base in your home, and don’t mind the cost, this is a great vacuum to consider.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Arlo Home Security System makes protecting your entire home easier. Get greater protection from All-in-One Sensors integrated with 8 sensing functions, opt in for around-the-clock protection from 24/7 Live Security Experts that monitor your home, so you don’t have to, and experience better whole home protection with SecureLink.¹ All-In-One Sensors have 8 sensing functions in 1 compact design to give you flexibility to place anywhere you need coverage inside your home. All functions are easily controlled through the intuitive Arlo Secure App, simply change or enable more detection functions anytime. Protect your doors and windows by combining open/close and motion detection, or protect areas under your sink by combining leak and freeze detection. You can also enable tilt, ambient light, smoke and CO alarm listening for any of your sensors for additional protection.² Arlo’s All-in-One Sensor protects your everything. The Keypad Sensor Hub controls your security system, has an integrated siren, motion sensor, smoke/CO alarm listener, and pairs devices with SecureLink technology for extended range and a more secure connection.¹ Change your security system mode or use One Tap Emergency Response buttons to send fire, police, or medical responders to your home, directly from the Hub or Arlo Secure App.²
Works great, but made for those invested in Arlo
Customer Rating
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Arlo has had some of the best consumer wireless security cameras on the market. In terms of visuals, battery life, versatility, they don’t get much better. The issue for me has always been the cost. Even more so, Arlo’s line of products have become increasingly more complex. I’ve also had issues with Arlo putting its older products out to pasture (like some of the original cameras I have). But, I feel somewhat trapped in its ecosystem after already having purchased many of its products - and paying for a camera subscription. So, the security system makes sense on some levels as it’s one less app to use and the cameras I have should work in sync with the security system. However, it’s hard to recommend the Arlo Security system, not necessarily because of the features or even ease of use, but because of the cost.
IN THE BOX and SETUP
In this box, you’ll get the security keypad, power cable/brick, and two all in one sensors. The setup is pretty easy - surprisingly actually. Reminder that I already have the Arlo app and cameras, so for me, I opened the app and clicked on “add device.” There I added the security system. First I had to “upgrade” the app. I didn’t have to redownload anything through the Google Play Store, the app just took a few minutes to update itself. From there, you walk through a tutorial like setting up your pin to unlock/arm the system. The app walks you through the various modes, like away and home and unlocked. From there, you add the sensors that are included in the box.
In this box, you’ll get the security keypad, power cable/brick, and two all in one sensors. The setup is pretty easy - surprisingly actually. Reminder that I already have the Arlo app and cameras, so for me, I opened the app and clicked on “add device.” There I added the security system. First I had to “upgrade” the app. I didn’t have to redownload anything through the Google Play Store, the app just took a few minutes to update itself. From there, you walk through a tutorial like setting up your pin to unlock/arm the system. The app walks you through the various modes, like away and home and unlocked. From there, you add the sensors that are included in the box.
As you add the sensors - by scanning the QR codes - you’re asked to name them, and asked how you will use them. Again, I was pleasantly surprised by the app’s helpfulness in showing/explaining how you could use the sensors so you could make the best choice to fit your needs.
SENSORS
The sensors really do it all. They detect changes in light, they detect motion, sound, they detect carbon monoxide, smoke, and can even detect water. They really do it all which is nice, because you don’t have to worry about what sensors to buy when expanding your system. You can put them flat on the wall, or in the corner. The app does a great job of calibrating them to detect doors opening, or where best to place them to detect motion in a room (i.e. height, angles). They can be installed using sticky adhesive (included) or a small bracket that you install with screws and anchors.
The sensors really do it all. They detect changes in light, they detect motion, sound, they detect carbon monoxide, smoke, and can even detect water. They really do it all which is nice, because you don’t have to worry about what sensors to buy when expanding your system. You can put them flat on the wall, or in the corner. The app does a great job of calibrating them to detect doors opening, or where best to place them to detect motion in a room (i.e. height, angles). They can be installed using sticky adhesive (included) or a small bracket that you install with screws and anchors.
KEYPAD
The keypad is really responsive. The buttons are clicky and consistently register each push. Given the cost, it would be nice if it had a small screen, but instead, there are lights indicating whether it’s armed or not. It should be noted that the keypad also has similar functionality to the sensors itself - so it can detect motion and carbon monoxide/smoke. This is useful because you don’t necessarily need a sensor in the same area as the keypad. The only real issue I have with the keypad is where to put it. Honestly, i prefer that it be on the wall which you can do, but you need a plug nearby. And even if you have a plug nearby, there’s the issue of having a cable hanging on the wall and the extra work required to hide it (if you so choose).
The keypad is really responsive. The buttons are clicky and consistently register each push. Given the cost, it would be nice if it had a small screen, but instead, there are lights indicating whether it’s armed or not. It should be noted that the keypad also has similar functionality to the sensors itself - so it can detect motion and carbon monoxide/smoke. This is useful because you don’t necessarily need a sensor in the same area as the keypad. The only real issue I have with the keypad is where to put it. Honestly, i prefer that it be on the wall which you can do, but you need a plug nearby. And even if you have a plug nearby, there’s the issue of having a cable hanging on the wall and the extra work required to hide it (if you so choose).
Based on my house’s setup, I don’t have a good spot to have the keypad in a location where it’s easily accessible by the door from my garage. That means I have to walk to a nearby room - tripping the alarm - which makes me feel a rush to get there and disarm it quickly. But this all depends on the setup of your house.
EASE OF USE AND THE APP
We don’t arm our security system very often, because one of us works from home most days, but when we have armed it when no one is home, it’s dead simple to use. The keypad has a microphone in it, which allows for voice commands which makes placement of the keypad a little easier (as I mentioned above).
We don’t arm our security system very often, because one of us works from home most days, but when we have armed it when no one is home, it’s dead simple to use. The keypad has a microphone in it, which allows for voice commands which makes placement of the keypad a little easier (as I mentioned above).
The Arlo app is surprisingly versatile. At first, I was burdened with what I believed to be unnecessary notifications - like change in ambient light as detected by one of the sensors. But spending a little time in the app, you can disable/enable specific notifications.
You can setup routines in the app, which will arm the house at specific intervals of the day which is nice for those you have a pretty consistent routine.
What I do love is the integration with other Arlo devices. They work well together, with sensors triggering cameras to record as one example. And being able to see all of your security devices (cameras, doorbells, sensors) all in one location, in one app, is very nice.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
So one of the rubs with this system is that it’s entirely reliant on the internet. This obviously makes it easy to setup and monitor, but what about those times when your internet is out? There’s no cellular backup option, but you can purchase an accessory kit from Arlo. This is something that should be included in my opinion.
So one of the rubs with this system is that it’s entirely reliant on the internet. This obviously makes it easy to setup and monitor, but what about those times when your internet is out? There’s no cellular backup option, but you can purchase an accessory kit from Arlo. This is something that should be included in my opinion.
There’s also the issue of the limited number of sensors. For better security, you’ll want more than what’s included in this package. Luckily they aren’t too expensive, and one benefit of Arlo over other home security setups is that the sensors themselves are really versatile, which in some respect takes the guesswork out of your setup.
Professional monitoring will cost you extra, starting at $24.99 a month. This seems to be about in line with most companies, although Simplisafe is cheaper. I was already paying for multiple cameras in my house (Arlo Secure Plan) so I’m not thrilled with having to pay even more.
CONCLUSION
At the end of the day, this is an easy to use and easy to setup home security system. But if you don’t already have Arlo security cameras, I would consider staying clear as the upfront costs could get pretty steep depending on the number of cameras you need. But if you already are invested in Arlo, this is a great option to get even more security. You can get away without professional monitoring, but you’ll still need to pay a monthly fee depending on your cameras so there’s really no way to get home security without paying some subscription fee. But it is worth the feeling of security.
At the end of the day, this is an easy to use and easy to setup home security system. But if you don’t already have Arlo security cameras, I would consider staying clear as the upfront costs could get pretty steep depending on the number of cameras you need. But if you already are invested in Arlo, this is a great option to get even more security. You can get away without professional monitoring, but you’ll still need to pay a monthly fee depending on your cameras so there’s really no way to get home security without paying some subscription fee. But it is worth the feeling of security.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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GoPro - Karma Quadcopter with HERO5 Black - Black/White
Take aerial shots with this GoPro Karma drone. Its Karma Stabilizer lets the included HERO5 Black action camera capture shake-free videos, while the Karma Grip provides reliable stabilization for handheld and mounted filming. The game-style controller with an integrated touch display makes Karma easy and fun to fly.Fly Responsibly:Before takeoff, update all software and firmware, and read the instructions thoroughly.See the FAA website for registration requirements and information about flying a drone safely: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/. Additional state or local requirements may apply. Check your local jurisdiction. The following websites may help you make informed decisions about flying your drone: www.knowbeforeyoufly.org and www.modelaircraft.org.
Just curious what the flight time experience has been like. Says 20 minutes with no payload; however, is the camera considered "payload"? Is it 20 minutes WITH the camera? Also, how close to 20 minutes is the "actual" flight time?
Given that the camera is required to fly I wouldn't think that the camera is considered payload. I've never tried to fly with any payload mostly because I haven't needed to and it doesn't seem equipped to hold anything (you would have to use some ingenuity to attach something to it). I can speak as to how long it flies without any payload but obviously with the camera. And in my use, it's been between 18-19 minutes of flight time. The very first time I flew it, it landed itself due to low battery around the 18 minutes mark, even though on the handheld controller, the screen said there was 2 minutes of flight time left. I haven't flown it enough while taking video/stills to determine how much that drains the battery. Hope that helps.
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Sony - PlayStation VR Launch Bundle
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Is the camera of this bundle the latest one? The ps4 camera? Or the ps3 camera?
Yes, the bundle comes with the newest model camera. The packaging and promotions for the PSVR actually show the older model (which as I understand, will still work). This camera is completely different than the PS3 version.
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Google - Pixel 4G LTE with 32GB Memory Cell Phone (Verizon)
Bring the power of Google directly to your fingertips with the Google Pixel. A large 32GB of storage keep data secure, while unlimited cloud storage transfers data as needed, and it's completely automatic. The large 5-inch screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 to ensure the Google Pixel remains scratch-free.
It is an unlocked phone, so I assume it is compatible with SIM card from other countries - is that correct?
I can't confirrm that it will work sims from other countries (depends on bandwidths) but I can absolutely confirm that putting a T-Mobile sim into this phone will work. Sorry couldn't give you a better answer!
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GoPro - Dual Battery Charger - Black
Charge 2 GoPro lithium-ion batteries simultaneously with this GoPro AHBBP-301 charger that reliably draws power from select USB chargers, USB-enabled computers or GoPro wall or vehicle chargers (not included), so you can keep your camera ready for use.
Does this have the cable to connect charger to computer? Is there a cord that connects camera directly to computer or wall charger for charging? I think we lost ours.
It comes with a mini-USB cable which you can plug into your computer (I wouldn't recommend because of slow charging) and a wall charger. The same mini-USB cable plugs directly into the camera itself
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Does it work with party system on Xbox one
It is my understanding that this headset is not compatible with the Xbox one
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Play games, watch movies and more with this HP Pavilion 23cw 23" LED monitor, which features 1920 x 1080 resolution and IPS technology for clear visuals from a wide variety of vantage points. Enhance+ uses noise reduction to improve image quality.
Can i use apple tv on this monitor
As long as your monitor has an HDMI port you can.*
NOTE: that is the simplest answer, you can, theoretically, buy a couple different adapters to make it work.
NOTE: that is the simplest answer, you can, theoretically, buy a couple different adapters to make it work.
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I have a Dell Venue 8 Pro.Would this work with it for storage?also is it compatible with android devices?...thank you
Double check your specific Android device. Most newer devices accept it, I believe this card was intended for Android devices, but again, I know some devices only accept up to 64 GB card
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How do you read a full size sd card?
You would have to get some sort of USB adapter for a full size SD card. It only accepts MicroSD
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