MrPHD
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- First ReviewMarch 8, 2012
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This One For All Apple TV Remote will elevate your viewing experience with intuitive control and effortless navigation. Control your Apple TV as well as Television and Audio devices, without the constraints of mode-switching. Enjoy the comfort of Siri Voice search, find and access all content across live TV and streaming apps easily with minimum effort. The remote also comes with backlit keys allowing you to easily find it in a low light environment, thanks to the built-in accelerometer which activates when motion is detected.
Not a good replacement AppleTV remote
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: MrPHD
on June 5, 2024
I was really excited about this remote, I use my AppleTV most of the time but I also watch broadcast/over the air TV (antenna), so I have to use my TV remote to change channels. The website says this controls 3 devices, so I was under the impression I could turn on my TV and use the channel/Page up and down buttons on the remote for it. Boy was I wrong! More on that later.
It is extremely easy to pair the remote with the AppleTV – it pairs like a real AppleTV remote, which just requires you to push a button in front of it (like a few inches away) and you’re up and running! Of course, that’s IF you have 2 AAA batteries, which isn’t mentioned on the website, or on the box of the remote. It *is* in the included manual in small print, as step 2, which is frustrating, because 1) AppleTV remotes are rechargeable and 2) Not everyone has stock of batteries lying around!
The next incredibly frustrating thing is that you lose a main feature of the AppleTV remote – which is swiping! The center of the AppleTV remote is both a button and allows swiping up/down/left/right – which is useful when browsing menus or skipping ahead/rewinding, you don’t have to press a button. This replacement remote the center button is JUST a button (that requires more pressure than original remote), so if you’re going to be casually scrolling in the AppleTV menus, you’re going to be pressing buttons A LOT, and you know what happens when you spend 30+ mins pressing buttons? Your fingers
hurt! I tend to spend 30-90 mins adding stuff to the watch list (in AppleTV and in individual apps), so if you have sensitive fingers, this is NOT for you.
Now let’s get to *3 device support*
Does it also control your TV and sound(bar)? Yes, but not because the controller is paired to them, but because the AppleTV is controlling it. If you’re using the AppleTV, the OneForAll will control the volume, but if you turned on your TV and put it on an OTA station, you cannot use the channel/page up or down buttons, nor will the volume work – because the AppleTV isn’t on to control it! I was hoping to use my TV independently, but I’ll still need to use the TV remote and not the OneForAll. If you wanted a universal to remote to control the functions of the TV / Soundbar without the AppleTV being used – this remote is NOT for you. They should disclose that the remote will only turn the TV on and off, and volume up/down/mute ONLY when using AppleTV, because currently it seems to imply it can control TV
independently, which is not the case.
hurt! I tend to spend 30-90 mins adding stuff to the watch list (in AppleTV and in individual apps), so if you have sensitive fingers, this is NOT for you.
Now let’s get to *3 device support*
Does it also control your TV and sound(bar)? Yes, but not because the controller is paired to them, but because the AppleTV is controlling it. If you’re using the AppleTV, the OneForAll will control the volume, but if you turned on your TV and put it on an OTA station, you cannot use the channel/page up or down buttons, nor will the volume work – because the AppleTV isn’t on to control it! I was hoping to use my TV independently, but I’ll still need to use the TV remote and not the OneForAll. If you wanted a universal to remote to control the functions of the TV / Soundbar without the AppleTV being used – this remote is NOT for you. They should disclose that the remote will only turn the TV on and off, and volume up/down/mute ONLY when using AppleTV, because currently it seems to imply it can control TV
independently, which is not the case.
Finally, let’s talk about the value. It appears that the price of the remote is the same price as the AppleTV remote – but as I’ve already described, you lose crucial features and require batteries that are not included! Why would you spend the same amount of money to lose features instead of gaining any? There is only 1 feature you gain on this remote – the backlit buttons. I’ll admit that’s the only nice thing about this remote, but definitely not worth replacing my current remote, because I don’t want to keep buying batteries or hurting my fingers using it.
Pros:
Immediately pairs to AppleTV
Controls TV/Soundbar as long as the AppleTV is on and in use
Immediately pairs to AppleTV
Controls TV/Soundbar as long as the AppleTV is on and in use
Cons:
Buttons are harder to press which will cause fatigue faster
The center button isn’t a swipe button and you’ll need to push buttons constantly
Priced the same as original with less features
Remote larger than original, I assume to accommodate the wasteful batteries
Buttons are harder to press which will cause fatigue faster
The center button isn’t a swipe button and you’ll need to push buttons constantly
Priced the same as original with less features
Remote larger than original, I assume to accommodate the wasteful batteries
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The latest Intel 13th Gen Core i7 processor with GeForce RTX4070 graphics also equipped with a large 15.6" FHD 144hz display. Personalize your laptop with RGB keyboard.
When a Switch/PS Portal is too small for gaming!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: MrPHD
on May 21, 2024
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I originally bought this to strictly be my gaming machine for fortnite / pinball fx, but after using it for a while (soft keys, excellent touchpad feedback, customizable backlight keys with effect, full numeric keypad), I realized, I think this might be my new main PC! Sure it's a little heavier than my current, and it's not a touchscreen, but clearly lit keys and a keyboard/touchpad that feels really good to touch with a full numeric keypad - why wouldn't i use it all the time?
I had to set the GPU mode to Ultimate for a couple of games to play smoothly on the default mode, but after that pc has been keeping me happy and using it as a portable gaming machine that so far doesn't appear to overheat! Even my non-gaming laptops tend to overheat after a few hours and I expected it to do so as well, so it has a good ventilation system.
So far my only complaint is the built in speakers do not appear to be very loud, though my home is also already loud (it's hot, so multiple air purifiers and a fan going on) so I can barely hear it, even at volume max settings.
Pros:
1TB/16GB specs
Not too heavy
Very nice fast screen
Well lit keyboard with lights you can customize in color, in strobing, or "breathing"
Fans keep it very cool while in graphic intense games
FULL NUMERIC KEYPAD!
Very obvious big power button not located in a spot you can accidentally press it
Dolby Atmos codec for built-in speaker*
WASD keys highlighted so they stick out very well
1TB/16GB specs
Not too heavy
Very nice fast screen
Well lit keyboard with lights you can customize in color, in strobing, or "breathing"
Fans keep it very cool while in graphic intense games
FULL NUMERIC KEYPAD!
Very obvious big power button not located in a spot you can accidentally press it
Dolby Atmos codec for built-in speaker*
WASD keys highlighted so they stick out very well
Cons:
Requires a lot of first time updates when opening, it'll take about an hour
Even though much bigger screen than a portable gaming machine, a little small for some games (personal preference, as I'm used to very large screens)
16GB RAM, which feels like enough, but I'm used to having 32GB
*Sound isn't very loud w/o headsets (big problem when just trying to play without headsets AND have air purifier on). For reference, the max volume output (100/100) on the ASUS is about a 20/100 on my other laptop. That's a huge difference, but I assume it's because most would wear gaming headsets.
Requires a lot of first time updates when opening, it'll take about an hour
Even though much bigger screen than a portable gaming machine, a little small for some games (personal preference, as I'm used to very large screens)
16GB RAM, which feels like enough, but I'm used to having 32GB
*Sound isn't very loud w/o headsets (big problem when just trying to play without headsets AND have air purifier on). For reference, the max volume output (100/100) on the ASUS is about a 20/100 on my other laptop. That's a huge difference, but I assume it's because most would wear gaming headsets.
Overall, love the laptop, the low sound isn't that much of an issue for me as I can put on headsets on.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Never sacrifice comfort for style again. The Insignia NS-AWB45ANYG Active Nylon Band for Apple Watch 42mm, 44mm, 45mm, SE, Ultra 49mm and Ultra 2 49mm puts your comfort first with soft and flexible nylon material. A two-piece construction and Velcro closure keeps this band securely on your wrist. It adjusts from 5.1 to 8.3 inches, ensuring a comfortable fit all day, every day. It’s even water resistant, so you can wear it in the shower or while swimming. Stay stylish and comfortable no matter your activity with this Insignia active nylon band.
Feel better over Braided, but a little frustrating
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: MrPHD
on May 10, 2024
I love Insignia nylon bands for Apple Watch! I have the braided Nylon which
is great, but the Active Nylon feels a little better on the skin (not
as...scratchy? You don’t feel the texture of the band). My only issue is I
almost have to separate the band to get my wrist off. For my braided, I don't
have to, I just adjust the strap and it comes off. I can't do it with the Active, I
have to separate the velcro first, then pull it almost and out of the loop
closure, which I want to avoid because then you have to thread it back in and
that is an extra step no one wants to do. This is especially frustrating when I'm trying to do a quick charge and wind up having to separate it. I am curious on how long the velcro
will last, especially since I have to rip it off and on each time i charge! I'm a huge fan of velcro, but they don't last long if you keep separating it, and I have to do this 4+ times a day!
is great, but the Active Nylon feels a little better on the skin (not
as...scratchy? You don’t feel the texture of the band). My only issue is I
almost have to separate the band to get my wrist off. For my braided, I don't
have to, I just adjust the strap and it comes off. I can't do it with the Active, I
have to separate the velcro first, then pull it almost and out of the loop
closure, which I want to avoid because then you have to thread it back in and
that is an extra step no one wants to do. This is especially frustrating when I'm trying to do a quick charge and wind up having to separate it. I am curious on how long the velcro
will last, especially since I have to rip it off and on each time i charge! I'm a huge fan of velcro, but they don't last long if you keep separating it, and I have to do this 4+ times a day!
However, i think the plan is to wear this active nylon band during the day, and switch to braided at night for sleep - as I have to adjust my band often throughout the night.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The iconic new Dell XPS 16 laptop delivers powerful performance your most demanding projects need now.
Can run a 3 Screen Virtual Pinball Cabinet!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: MrPHD
on April 7, 2024
First thing you immediately notice when unpacking the laptop - IT IS SO HEAVY! At almost 5 lbs, it's one of the heaviest laptops I've owned. My other laptop I constantly use is under 4lbs, so having this almost at 5, it's very noticeable - but that's okay - because I'm not using it to carry around! The 2nd thing you'll notice, no clearly marked power button OR trackpad borders. I will say that Dell did a decent design job with the power button - it is not flush with the keys, which means you won’t be accidentally pressing it and turning off the machine if it was. The power button also does double duty with also being the fingerprint scanner. The last and most annoying thing I noticed, the camera doesn't have a privacy cover. This is a dumb Dell stance and all laptops should come with a privacy cover, like most HPs.
Years ago I bought a virtual pinball machine, which came with a very minimal specs small form factor desktop pc that fit inside of it. Over the years, I've had to replace the PC, but any non-SFF pc's aren't going to fit, and will have to be placed outside of the machine, which is very annoying and not great looking. I've tried a different Dell Gaming Laptop (prior to current PC) but it quickly overheated and froze often, so it was not a viable replacement.
That brings us to this new Dell XPS 16, though not specifically sold as a "gaming" machine, it sure does have the specs and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 to call it one. With 3 USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) ports, a small dongle w/both a USB-A and HDMI connector is included with the laptop. My VPin has 3 different monitors, so the main display is connected through the HDMI on the little dongle, and I have a Dell Dock 3100 connected to the USB-A port, which gives me 2 more HDMI and DisplayPort connectors - for my 2nd and 3rd screens. And it works well! The previous Dell gaming machine did NOT handle the dock or 3rd monitor very well, which was unfortunate.
I use both Steam and Epic to play both Pinball FX3(Steam) and Pinball FX (Epic) to run the games. The Dell is powerful enough to run the tables smoothly (again, unlike the previous Dell Gaming laptop) and the buttons (attached by USB) run without lag both physically and visually (in game). This makes me so happy, because now I can ditch the giant PC and leave the laptop INSIDE the machine, freeing up space around the pinball machine itself.
So if you're looking for a really beefy PC to power your virtual pinball machine and do not want to put a large PC inside of it, the Dell XPS 16 more than qualifies and essentially future proof's your VPin for 5-10 years.
Pros:
Power Button/Fingerprint scanner not flush with the rest of the keys, I'm not accidentally pressing it!
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050!!!
Runs games very smoothly
Includes small dongle with HDMI and USB-A connector
Authentically full power workstation that is portable
Power Button/Fingerprint scanner not flush with the rest of the keys, I'm not accidentally pressing it!
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050!!!
Runs games very smoothly
Includes small dongle with HDMI and USB-A connector
Authentically full power workstation that is portable
Cons:
No webcam privacy cover
heavy
No real Function keys (so if you use those for shortcuts, I don’t know how that works!) The top keys are lit touch keys (like Apple? but dumber)
Runs hot
Keyboard is backlit, but it's just on and off (HP/Microsoft laptops have 3 different brightness levels, which should be standard)
A couple of times that screen shutoff (as if to go to screensaver/idle) while I was actively using it. Not sure what that is about yet
No webcam privacy cover
heavy
No real Function keys (so if you use those for shortcuts, I don’t know how that works!) The top keys are lit touch keys (like Apple? but dumber)
Runs hot
Keyboard is backlit, but it's just on and off (HP/Microsoft laptops have 3 different brightness levels, which should be standard)
A couple of times that screen shutoff (as if to go to screensaver/idle) while I was actively using it. Not sure what that is about yet
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With Casa Pop-Up Desk, get comfy, focused work done anywhere in the home. Once you’re done? Fold it out of sight, out of mind. Casa has all you need to work from home in one compact kit, with a wireless keyboard, wireless touchpad and a book-like case that transforms into a laptop stand.
Portable Standup Desk w/Keyboard&Trackpad? I'm in!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: MrPHD
on March 23, 2024
First thing I noticed was the nice little packaging of it. Love that it's all self-contained into one little booklet that includes the charging cable, the trackpad (I LOVE TRACKPADS!!) and the keyboard.
As soon as I switched the keyboard on, my laptop immediately saw it, asked if I wanted to connect to it. I clicked "Connect" and it told me to enter in a randomly generated passcode and press enter on the keyboard. After doing so, keyboard was working. For the trackpad, it also instantly saw it and asked if I wanted to connected, and 2 seconds later, both keyboard or trackpad fully functional.
Now I love my Surface Laptop Studio keyboard and trackpad, but having this propped up higher without an additional large pop up/standup desk I have, this keyboard/trackpad is just as good! The only thing that would've made it perfect is having a numeric keypad on it, but the laptop also doesn't have that, and would obviously extend the width / weight of the keyboard.
Now I love my Surface Laptop Studio keyboard and trackpad, but having this propped up higher without an additional large pop up/standup desk I have, this keyboard/trackpad is just as good! The only thing that would've made it perfect is having a numeric keypad on it, but the laptop also doesn't have that, and would obviously extend the width / weight of the keyboard.
My standup desk measures 19.3"D x 25.6"W x 10.6"H that's a large surface area. The Casa Popup is 1.141" x 9" x 11", it's tiny and does more!
As an IT pro, I often go into my company satellite offices and use a generic computer to work on for the day, and we don't have trackpads, I'm the only person that uses one, so this gives me another unintended benefit - a portable keyboard/trackpad that I can take with me in my backpack!
Pros:
Very small footprint, can fit in my laptop bag
Long battery life
The colors! My backpack/motorcycle/shoes/phone are all green, so Classic Chic matches my color scheme
Great feeling keyboard/touchpad
Extremely easy to connect, almost automatic (Windows 11)
Very small footprint, can fit in my laptop bag
Long battery life
The colors! My backpack/motorcycle/shoes/phone are all green, so Classic Chic matches my color scheme
Great feeling keyboard/touchpad
Extremely easy to connect, almost automatic (Windows 11)
Semi-Cons:
Has a bit of weight to it (not so much of a con but an FYI)
Can seem pricey - but a very large standing desk is in this range without keyboard/trackpad
No USB-C power brick for included cable - but in 2024, how do you NOT have one already?
First charge took a few hours
Has a bit of weight to it (not so much of a con but an FYI)
Can seem pricey - but a very large standing desk is in this range without keyboard/trackpad
No USB-C power brick for included cable - but in 2024, how do you NOT have one already?
First charge took a few hours
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Ninja Hot & Iced XL Coffee Maker with Rapid Cold Brew brews everything from a single-serve cup, to a travel mug, to a carafe—no pods required. Plus, enjoy Classic, Rich, and Over Ice coffee, as well as fresh cold brew, now on your countertop. With a keep warm function and 24-hour Delay Brew option, you can wake up to hot coffee every morning.
Beginner Coffee drinker,this makes things easy!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: MrPHD
on March 14, 2024
I've recently started to make some coffee, but I have limited kitchen space, so I've just been using some instant, which isn't as instant/easy (again, due to space).
This is a bit overkill for just me, but with that said, this works out easier for me! Bonus since all my friends/visitors drink coffee, so now I can finally make some coffee w/baileys after hours and keep them coming! I like that it comes with a permanent filter, I like that you can easily set the size of the coffee mugs, which I do have all sorts of sizes so it's great to customize it per serving.
Since my previous ways of making coffee was a pain, I'm not able to make coffee daily and not be so stressed about everything I was doing previously to the Ninja. I'm sure others will find this as a normal machine, but for someone who has never had a coffee machine, this is great. It also comes with a 12 cup carafe, which I use when guests are over, and simply use it as a single cup on a daily basis. This pretty much covers all my coffee needs.
Pros: very simply to use, 12 cup water tank/carafe, easy to clean (permanent filter) and options to adjust it over ice, pull up cup holder when carafe not in use. Easy to read / adjust cup size. Very quiet
Cons: A little to quiet to alert you when it's done. If I'm not within 1 room of it, I don't hear the beep that it's stopped pouring. Not *that* big of a deal!
Cons: A little to quiet to alert you when it's done. If I'm not within 1 room of it, I don't hear the beep that it's stopped pouring. Not *that* big of a deal!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4K X is game capture at its best. Equipped with HDMI 2.1, our most powerful USB card lets you capture the latest titles up to 4K with HDR at 144 frames per second, or even 1080p240. Say goodbye to screen tearing with VRR passthrough. Enjoy ultra-low latency technology that keeps your broadcast and gameplay synced. 4K X works with almost any HDMI-compatible device, including PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, Steam Deck, PC, Mac, even your iPhone 15. And it works seamlessly with leading broadcast apps like OBS, so you can stream like a pro on Twitch, YouTube, or Discord.
Simple PS5 capture, just not if you use a headset
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: MrPHD
on February 13, 2024
I completely misunderstood what this device would do - I was under the impression I could plug it my PS5 and into my ipad/pc and it would recording my fornite/pinball games and include the audio chat with my friends without any extra software, along with just streaming my games into Discord so my friends can see me whatever I'm playing.
Sadly, upon setting this all up, I realized the flaw - this won't natively work with headsets - because the PS5 doesn't do 2 audio outputs. If I'm wearing a headset, then there is no sound on the stream. I could get around this by streaming the game and sound into discord, and then having others on discord audio, and then I can hear both games AND friends, but then I won't get the audio of the chat. So that rules out Fornite (for the way I play). This does allow my to stream my pinball tournaments right into discord, but not if I wear headsets (which I don't need headsets to play).
It did not work connecting to my ipad (latest generation, just purchased), but that doesn't matter, because again, it wouldn't get my chat anyways.
I would be able to record audio if i used different software, but that isn't what I wanted to do, I wanted to keep it simple.
I tried to see if I could stream my old DVD movies (from the PS5) onto discord, movies that aren't available online for cowatching, but in order to get the capture device to work, you have to turn of HDCP. Once you turn off the HDCP, you can no longer open the DVD player, because of digital rights.
So it does what it says it does, fairly easy to setup (turning off HDCP is the biggest step), it just doesn't do what *I* wanted to do!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Charge your devices while on the go with this Best Buy essentials BE-MQ210W24 2-in-1 10W Magnetic Wireless Charger Travel Kit with Apple Watch Charger Holder for iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods. It’s compatible with magnetic charging and works with a wide variety of devices. Up to 10W charge your Qi-enabled devices while up to 7.5W charge your Apple iPhone. It even offers Apple Watch Charger support. The included 3.3 ft. USB-C cable and USB-A to USB-C adapter work together to keep your kit charged and ready for use. Your devices keep you connected to the ones you love most – keep them all securely in one place with this charging travel kit. Apple Watch charging cable not included.
Convenient way to charge phone and watch on trips!
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: MrPHD
on November 30, 2023
I received this 1 day too late, I had ordered this for 2 trips, didn't get it in time for first trip, but at least I'll have it for my longer trip. Why is it important? Because it's 1 cable and 1 power brick!
On my first trip, I had to plug in both the cable for my watch charger into a USB-C power brick, then I had to plug in a lightning cable in a USB-A power brick, to charge my Iphone. It's very annoying to have to bring 2 power bricks with you, it's just extra things you can lose!
You only need 1 USB-C power for the 2 in 1 Magnetic Charging Travel Kit. You plug in the phone charger inside the device itself (with room to wrap the cord around it) and then you use the USB-C cord included with the travel kit - to plug into a USB-C power brick. Just 1 brick! Both watch and iphone will charge at the same time when it's folded out, and then you can simply fold it in and place it in your travel bag. Super convenient.
Pros:
Cheap! only requires 1 power brick
very small and can fit easily in your pocket or luggage
Can prop watch at an angle so you can see the display
Has space to wrap watch cord around
Cheap! only requires 1 power brick
very small and can fit easily in your pocket or luggage
Can prop watch at an angle so you can see the display
Has space to wrap watch cord around
Cons:
Feels a bit cheap
The phone magnet heats up pretty quickly - in comparison to my current stand
Feels a bit cheap
The phone magnet heats up pretty quickly - in comparison to my current stand
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Make sure that your accessories can keep up with your busy lifestyle. The Insignia NS-AWB41BNYG Braided Nylon Band for Apple Watch 38mm, 40mm and 41mm (All Series) delivers the unmatched comfort of soft, braided nylon. It adjusts by way of a stretchy 1-piece construction with clasp, ensuring a comfortable fit regardless of your wrist size. A simple loop closure keeps your watch snugly on your wrist. Take on the challenges of everyday life by upgrading your watch band today.
Cheap looking, but feels better than Apple's
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: MrPHD
on November 19, 2023
It doesn't show on the instructions on how to take off your current band, just put on, so before you buy it, be aware there is a tiny slim button on the back of the watch that will release the band!
Easy to put on, I was worried that it would look and feel cheap in comparison to my original Apple Watch Olive Green Band, it does look a little cheap, but guess what - it doesn't irritate my skin!
2 problems this nylon band solved was it doesn't irritate my skin, and I don't have to wake up in the middle of the night to adjust it. The Apple Watch band have set spaced out holes, which I have to adjust depending on my hydration levels. With the nylon band, I can just make it a little loose and it's enough that I don't have to readjust! That alone makes this worth it.
Pros:
Easy to use/adjust
No set holes for spacing
Inexpensive
Easy to use/adjust
No set holes for spacing
Inexpensive
Cons:
The band looks super tiny (but stretches) - at the max expanding length, is only a bit more than my wrist - meaning I wonder if it will fit really thick wrists - but it works for me!
The band looks super tiny (but stretches) - at the max expanding length, is only a bit more than my wrist - meaning I wonder if it will fit really thick wrists - but it works for me!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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A sleek design in stylish colors³ that sets you apart from the crowd. It’s ultra-portable at under 2.5 pounds with a vibrant 12.4" touchscreen for work or play, wherever you are.
Excellent Secondary/Travel work machine
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: MrPHD
on November 1, 2023
I'm a pretty big fan of Microsoft products - I loved my Surface Pro 2, and then the Surface Pro 4, and now my main machine is the Surface Laptop Studio, which so far is the best Surface product I've owned. However, do I really want to travel with such an expensive laptop? Do I want to risk damaging it in taking it outside of my home? The answer to that - NO! It's way too valuable to risk damaging or getting stolen on trips. So what to do? You get sometime smaller, lighter, that would be relatively "okay" if I lost it.
Enter the Surface Laptop Go 3, it's nowhere near as expensive as the Laptop Studio, but that also means it is nowhere near the quality. I love the weight, the feel is very nice, has a touch screen, but no pen support (because really, if you can't fold it down to a tablet, then there is no point to using a pen at an awkward angle). The keyboard feels pretty good, but it's not backlit like the Studio, so it's harder to type at night to see keys.
The trackpad placement and size is good, but oddly, not as smooth as the Studio - it's not terrible - it just requires a slightly lighter touch, which is not bad, but noticeable when switching between the two laptops.
With a "budget" PC like this, you're not going to get great internal specs either. Will it handle web browsing, movie watching, working w/Office or CRMs - of course! It's fine for all of that!
Will it handle gaming? Not graphic intense games, I installed Fortnite on it, so I could join in on a game or two while on vacation, but as soon as I started an actual game - it struggled incredibly and was quick to really heat up, regardless of the low video settings I had set. That's a bit of a bummer, I was hoping it would behave at least as good as a Switch (which struggles as well).
And again, with the price comparison, I get it, it's not meant to be as great. It's not going to get you intense gaming, but it is a good lightweight work computer. I will definitely use this for work/casual browsing on trips and leave my Surface Studio safely at home.
Pros:
Not incredibly expensive
Very lightweight
Great battery life (on casual work/browsing)
Touchscreen
Not incredibly expensive
Very lightweight
Great battery life (on casual work/browsing)
Touchscreen
Cons:
i5 chip
8GB base RAM
non-backlit keyboard
no gaming
Trackpad requires lighter touch
i5 chip
8GB base RAM
non-backlit keyboard
no gaming
Trackpad requires lighter touch
If this is a secondary machine, this is great. If you want to make this just your work machine, that will also work (unless using apps that require an i7, then this is under powered). If this is going to be your work AND personal (w/gaming) machine - then this is not the PC for you. You'll want something a bit more powerful.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Microsoft - Surface Laptop Studio - 14.4” Touch-Screen - Intel Core i7 with 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti - 512GB SSD - Platinum
Set your imagination free on the most powerful Surface Laptop, designed to light up the best of Windows 11. Boundary-pushing design lets you flex your creative muscle on the sleek 14.4“⁴ touchscreen, making seamless transitions from laptop to entertainment-ready stage to portable creative canvas, complete with built-in storage and charging for Surface Slim Pen 2* under the keyboard. Enjoy smooth gameplay, and draw, sketch and take notes like you would on paper on the bright, vibrant 120Hz display. Run intensive applications and get things done anywhere with all-day battery life, and get inspired with graphics power that exceeds your expectations. Elevate your entertainment with Quad Omnisonic speakers, featuring large bass and immersive Dolby Atmos. Stay in the flow, be inspired and get closer to what you love.
Is the keyboard included
The Studio is 1 device that doesn't not separate like the Surface Pro. So you'll always have the keyboard, and when you put it in tablet mode, the screen sits on top of the keyboard.
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Microsoft - Surface Laptop Studio - 14.4” Touch-Screen - Intel Core i7 with 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti - 512GB SSD - Platinum
Set your imagination free on the most powerful Surface Laptop, designed to light up the best of Windows 11. Boundary-pushing design lets you flex your creative muscle on the sleek 14.4“⁴ touchscreen, making seamless transitions from laptop to entertainment-ready stage to portable creative canvas, complete with built-in storage and charging for Surface Slim Pen 2* under the keyboard. Enjoy smooth gameplay, and draw, sketch and take notes like you would on paper on the bright, vibrant 120Hz display. Run intensive applications and get things done anywhere with all-day battery life, and get inspired with graphics power that exceeds your expectations. Elevate your entertainment with Quad Omnisonic speakers, featuring large bass and immersive Dolby Atmos. Stay in the flow, be inspired and get closer to what you love.
What is the GPU TDP? Also, is this the 3050 or the 3050ti? On the Microsoft website, they list it as a 3050ti.
3050ti, most laptops will be ti versions.
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Microsoft - Surface Laptop Studio - 14.4” Touch-Screen - Intel Core i7 with 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti - 512GB SSD - Platinum
Set your imagination free on the most powerful Surface Laptop, designed to light up the best of Windows 11. Boundary-pushing design lets you flex your creative muscle on the sleek 14.4“⁴ touchscreen, making seamless transitions from laptop to entertainment-ready stage to portable creative canvas, complete with built-in storage and charging for Surface Slim Pen 2* under the keyboard. Enjoy smooth gameplay, and draw, sketch and take notes like you would on paper on the bright, vibrant 120Hz display. Run intensive applications and get things done anywhere with all-day battery life, and get inspired with graphics power that exceeds your expectations. Elevate your entertainment with Quad Omnisonic speakers, featuring large bass and immersive Dolby Atmos. Stay in the flow, be inspired and get closer to what you love.
Pretend money wasn’t an option. I’m not buying for gaming. But plan to use a lot. Would you recommend surface laptop Studio 16gb i7 512 or surface pro 8 same specs? Thanks
I don't think those 2 really compare - it really depends on your usage. If money is not an issue and *weight* is not an issue, Studio hands down. If weight *is* an issue, then SP8 because you can then use in tablet mode without the extra weight of Studio's base.
I myself wouldn't get a Surface Pro anymore though, just because you eventually have to replace that keyboard, and I don't mind the weight - so Surface Studio all the way.
I myself wouldn't get a Surface Pro anymore though, just because you eventually have to replace that keyboard, and I don't mind the weight - so Surface Studio all the way.
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Turtle Beach - Stealth 700 Gen 2 Wireless Gaming Headset Black for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 & Nintendo Switch with Bluetooth - Black/Silver
Offering gamers a massive update featuring upgraded performance, comfort and styling, the Turtle Beach® Stealth™ 700 Gen 2 is the successor to the best-selling premium wireless gaming headset designed for PS5™, PS4™ & PS4™ Pro. The Stealth™ 700 Gen 2 wireless gaming headset features a host of updates including upgraded performance, comfort and styling. An updated flip-to-mute mic enhances chat clarity and seamlessly conceals into the housing when muted. New Aerofit™ cooling gel-infused memory foam ear cushions and a re-designed metal-reinforced headband provides long-lasting durability and comfort. Refined internal acoustics house our 50mm Nanoclear™ speakers for ultra-realistic sound imaging and are optimized to unleash the power of Sony 3D Audio on PS5™. Plus, the Stealth 700 Gen 2 is equipped with Superhuman Hearing® sound setting, proven to give gamers a competitive advantage so you can live 20% longer and win more. Battery life has also been upgraded significantly in the Stealth™ 700 Gen 2, featuring a 20-hour life, at a much lower price than the competition. Enjoy Bluetooth® connectivity to simultaneously listen to music or take mobile calls, without any disruptions to gaming, and easily customize your audio and program the remappable dial and button on the headset using the Turtle Beach Audio Hub app. And of course, connectivity is made easy utilizing a new wireless mini-USB Transmitter that wirelessly connects your PlayStation® to the headset.
Will this headset also work with PC and Mac? I'm looking for a do it all headset. (PS4/PS5, PC, Mac, IOS)
Yes, via Bluetooth.
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Turtle Beach - Stealth 700 Gen 2 Wireless Gaming Headset Black for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 & Nintendo Switch with Bluetooth - Black/Silver
Offering gamers a massive update featuring upgraded performance, comfort and styling, the Turtle Beach® Stealth™ 700 Gen 2 is the successor to the best-selling premium wireless gaming headset designed for PS5™, PS4™ & PS4™ Pro. The Stealth™ 700 Gen 2 wireless gaming headset features a host of updates including upgraded performance, comfort and styling. An updated flip-to-mute mic enhances chat clarity and seamlessly conceals into the housing when muted. New Aerofit™ cooling gel-infused memory foam ear cushions and a re-designed metal-reinforced headband provides long-lasting durability and comfort. Refined internal acoustics house our 50mm Nanoclear™ speakers for ultra-realistic sound imaging and are optimized to unleash the power of Sony 3D Audio on PS5™. Plus, the Stealth 700 Gen 2 is equipped with Superhuman Hearing® sound setting, proven to give gamers a competitive advantage so you can live 20% longer and win more. Battery life has also been upgraded significantly in the Stealth™ 700 Gen 2, featuring a 20-hour life, at a much lower price than the competition. Enjoy Bluetooth® connectivity to simultaneously listen to music or take mobile calls, without any disruptions to gaming, and easily customize your audio and program the remappable dial and button on the headset using the Turtle Beach Audio Hub app. And of course, connectivity is made easy utilizing a new wireless mini-USB Transmitter that wirelessly connects your PlayStation® to the headset.
Will this version and the Xbox version work with a PC? Will it be via Bluetooth or USB? Will mic monitoring work while connected to PC and iPad through Bluetooth? Been looking for a wireless headset with mic monitoring that works on PC, Switch, and iPad!
It’s fully Bluetooth capable without the dongle - the dongle is only for PS4. I have it pairs with ipad/pc as well, for both audio / voice.
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Lorex - Indoor Pan, Tilt and Zoom Wi-Fi Network Security Camera - White
Get a new take on security, with the latest indoor 1080p FHD Wi-Fi security camera. Small and lightweight in design, this camera gives users the flexibility of multiple placement options along with a simple set-up and installation process. See more and know more with an ultra-wide 135° diagonal field of view and night vision capabilities. Pan and tilt to cover larger areas so you don’t miss out on the most important details. Be aware when you’re not there with person detection technology, which will notify you when a person is detected.
Is this camera good for streaming/ use with Zoom? It says "Security" camera but I do not want a security camera. I want a camera that can work with Zoom and stream live with remote control app over wifi.
No, that will not work.
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Protect and boost the functionality of your 7th, 8th, and 9th Gen iPad with this graphite Logitech Combo Touch keyboard case. The precision trackpad allows for easy navigation, while the well-spaced backlit keys ensure effortless typing, even in dark environments. This Logitech Combo Touch keyboard case has a smooth texture for easy handling, and the adjustable kickstand provides comfortable viewing angles.
How do I sync the Logitech track Keyboard to the iPad?
You don’t, it attaches to the Ipad with the magnetic connector.
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Skullcandy - Indy True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Black
Immerse yourself in music with these SkullCandy Indy True wireless in-ear earbuds. The state-of-the-art acoustic components offer incredible sound quality, and the noise-isolating ear tips offer comfortable all-day use. With up to 16 hours of battery life, these SkullCandy Indy True wireless in-ear earbuds pack enough power for several commutes or gym sessions.
Are they water resistance?
My left earbud fell off my ear while washing dishes, and it took a little water dip, and still continued working and still works.
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Skullcandy - Indy True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Black
Immerse yourself in music with these SkullCandy Indy True wireless in-ear earbuds. The state-of-the-art acoustic components offer incredible sound quality, and the noise-isolating ear tips offer comfortable all-day use. With up to 16 hours of battery life, these SkullCandy Indy True wireless in-ear earbuds pack enough power for several commutes or gym sessions.
Does an iPhone display a separate battery % for each earbud and a third one for the case?
No, you will only see the charge amount of which ever you have on. So if it's one earbud, that one. 2 earbuds? The combo of them. The case has it's own indicator.
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Dell - G5 15.6" Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q - 1TB HDD + 256GB SSD - Deep Space Black
Work or play on the go with this Dell G5 15 notebook. The 15.6-inch FHD display delivers a clear crisp picture, while the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti graphics card supports most modern games. This Dell G5 15 notebook has a 256GB SSD and 1TB hard drive for ample storage and quick file access, and the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM offer quick multitasking.
Hi, I bought this laptop. I don't know how to activate windows 10 included. Thanks
Hi, I also noticed Windows 10 was not activated - if you haven't already - press the windows key and search for "Activation" and it will bring up "Activation Settings."
In there, you can then activate the computer and it only takes a few seconds. Make sure you're connected to the internet.
In there, you can then activate the computer and it only takes a few seconds. Make sure you're connected to the internet.
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