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Get hands-on cleaning control and hands-off debris removal with the All-in-One Tower that keeps your LG stick vacuum clean, charged and ready to go—automatically. Two quick release batteries and Kompressor technology combine for uninterrupted cleaning power, with multiple tools for cleaning all kinds of surfaces, both high and low. Done for the day? Return the vac to the tower to recharge, store tools neatly out of sight and let Auto Empty clean out the dust bin for you. Your hands, floor and air stay clean and your CordZero vac is ready to go when you need it next.
Lots of innovation and smart design
Customer Rating
4.0
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Initial Impressions:
The LG CordZero Cordless Stick Vacuum with All-in-One tower is unique from other stick vacuums in several ways. First, the wand is telescopic. Second, the LG CordZero comes with two battery packs. Think electric drill type battery packs. Third, the inclusion of a multi-function, free standing tower. Fourth, disposable vacuum bags. fifth, dust cup auto clean. There is no longer a need for you to stand over the garbage pail and drop your flap! Not unless you want to. And Sixth, homework, uh, very thick User’s Guides. There are a lot of great things to like about the LG CordZero. There are also a few not so fun things that I will discuss under the “Not so Fun Things” section. Overall, I think this is a very solid product that is well designed and full of useful innovations.
Unpacking and Setup:
First, about 80% of the packing material is cardboard. The remainder is a combination of Styrofoam (for the Tower), Styrofoam bags, and a few plastic bags. The LG CordZero also ships with two large User’s Manuals that I recommend you read before using either the LG CordZero or the Tower, a few quick start guides, a warranty-ish kind of sheet, and a few other documents. The LG CordZero ships in a single box with three smaller boxes inside: one for the tower, one for the motor and telescoping wand, and one for the accessories.
Unpacking and setup took about an hour. I spent another hour looking through the manuals and quick setup guides. The LG CordZero is a bit more sophisticated than your regular, run of the mill stick vacuum. For example, the vacuum needs to be loaded into the tower, a bell indicates that the vacuum has been loaded properly so battery charging and dust cup cleaning can take place, and then removal lift first then extract. For my wife, the dust cup popped off the vacuum the first time she extracted the vacuum. More on the dust cup incident in the “Not so Fun Things” section. The Tower has indicator lights and touch settings that are only described in the manual. The good news is LG auto loaded the filters in the LG CordZero and in the tower. They also pre-loaded a dust bag in the Tower and provided two additional dust bags and an additional yellow filter.
The tower has a storage compartment on either side of the unit. All the accessories that ship with the LG CordZero have a hanger location. Which is nice considering most other stick vacuums include a bag that you fill and throw in your bottomless basement for safe keeping… One word of warning, the Tower is not easy to move. The sides are too smooth to get a good grip. To help, LG located carry handles on either side of the Tower hidden behind both doors. If you need to move the unit then open each door, grab the handles, and then lift to move. The tower has an attachable foot with stick on grip pads to add stability to the tower. LG also includes some wall anchors and nylon rope to secure the tower to the wall. This way, the tower is less likely to fall over. The tower is heavy, stable, but there is always the possibility that someone could knock it down and cause injury.
Finally, the two batteries for my unit arrived fully charged. Loading and unloading batteries into the stick vacuum and the tower are just as easy as loading and unloading the batteries in your wireless drill.
Cleaning Power:
The LG CordZero has three power modes. Wimpy (my term), Medium, and Turbo. I used the universal nozzle to clean my basement floor for my first cleaning. My basement is semi-finished having a combination of vinyl tiles, low pile rugs, concrete, and soft foam tiles. The floor space is about 1000 sq feet. I started with Wimpy power and quickly moved to medium power once I saw that wimpy power was doing a terrible job of cleaning up stray kitty litter around my cat box. I switched to Turbo power because medium power was having a difficult time picking up little bits of paper scattered around my wife’s craft area. Turbo did a fantastic job of picking up almost everything on the floor.
Overall, I was able to fill the dust cup with hair, dirt, kitty litter, and other loose debris. See photo. On turbo mode, I got about 10 to 15 minutes run time out of each battery. It took both batteries to clean my basement. The cement and vinyl tiles were the easiest surfaces to clean. The low pile rug was more of a challenge. More on that in the next section. The foam tiles were impossible using medium or turbo power. Switching to wimpy mode made the foam tiles vacuumable. And did a pretty good job on wimpy. The manual recommends one of the cleaning wands for a foam tile surface. Which I ignored.
The dirt collection is significant. One of the unique features of the LG CordZero’s dust cup is a lever that allows me to compress the dirt and hair captured into the dust cup to the bottom of the dust cup. This can extend the use time of the vacuum during longer, heavier cleaning sessions. It is also an important part of the tower’s cleaning cycle. Cleaning the dust cup, regardless of how it is cleaned, is made much easier with the inclusion of the lever.
Other features:
The included pet tool does a good job of removing pet hair. I have a Jersey Wooly rabbit which leaves fine, whisper thin hair everywhere he goes. He loves hanging out with me in my home office during the day and leaves a mess of white hair all over the rug and floor. I used the pet tool on the rug. See included before and after photo. The pet tool did a good job of cleaning up the pet hair but did a terrible job at everything else. I needed to use the universal nozzle to finish the rug cleaning job. I also found a wad of hair caught in the pet tool that I had to manually remove when I swapped out the nozzles. I also used the pet tool on my exercise mat which was also covered in rabbit hair. It did a good job. It is also small enough that I could get into the tight spaces around my exercise bike and along the walls.
The different nozzles that ship with the LG CordZero easily store inside of the Tower. However, there is no space in the tower to store extra filters or dust bags. It would have been a bonus if there was a small shelf in the tower for additional storage but not a deal breaker.
The telescoping wand is one of my favorite features. LG included a slider switch on the wand that depresses in the direction you want to expand or contract the wand. The switch and the telescoping movement is effortless. The telescoping wand also brings more flexibility from a usability perspective.
Some jobs require a three-foot wand. Some jobs, like tight cleaning spaces, can benefit from a wand half the length. For example, the telescoping wand allows me to work easier in the tight space behind my entertainment center. Normally, I bump up against my speakers, TV, photos, and subwoofers. A shorter stick length has an easier time allowing me into these tight spaces. Along this line, the motor is also much smaller and lighter than a plug-in stick vacuum. This also increases cleaning flexibility in tight spaces as mentioned above. I no longer need to worry about managing a cable while trying to not scratch my speakers or subs.
Some jobs require a three-foot wand. Some jobs, like tight cleaning spaces, can benefit from a wand half the length. For example, the telescoping wand allows me to work easier in the tight space behind my entertainment center. Normally, I bump up against my speakers, TV, photos, and subwoofers. A shorter stick length has an easier time allowing me into these tight spaces. Along this line, the motor is also much smaller and lighter than a plug-in stick vacuum. This also increases cleaning flexibility in tight spaces as mentioned above. I no longer need to worry about managing a cable while trying to not scratch my speakers or subs.
Finally, the other nozzle attachments are nothing special. The crevice tool and brush tool are like every other modern vacuum I have used. They can be used at the end of the wand or directly connected to the handle. They do a good job. The different vacuum power modes will obviously impact performance for each nozzle.
Not so Fun Things:
The dust cup came off the LG CordZero the first time my wife removed it from the tower. One of the two hinge pins holding the dust cup door to the dust cup fell into the dust bag located inside the Tower. The two coil springs that wrap around the hinge pins dropped to the floor. Re-attaching the door took a considerable amount of force. I needed a small vice to squeeze the dust cup enough to allow the pins to be reinstalled. See included photo. Since reassembly, I now need to manually close the dust cover every time I remove the vacuum from the tower. I have no idea if this is normal behavior because the door broke off the very first time it was removed from the tower.
The second not so fun thing is the mobility of the Universal Nozzle. As mentioned above, the vacuum does a good job. But the universal nozzle is very difficult to push across a rug of any thickness. My first rug was an extremely low pile rug. I was surprised by the overall resistance pushing the universal nozzle across the rug. A rug with a slightly thicker pile was higher resistance. I could still clean the rug, but it took additional force than a hardwood, tile, or concrete floor. And much more force than I must apply with other stick vacuums I have used. Ease of mobility on a rug also seems proportional to the vacuum power being applied. I think the LG CordZero will have an issue with any rug ticker than a low pile rug.
Final Thoughts:
The LG CordZero is feature rich and does require the review of LG’s provided manuals before you will be able to fully realize the benefits of this vacuum. There is a lot of intelligent design here including the dust cup auto cleaning, telescoping wand mechanism, and swappable batteries. The tower is sturdy, very useful, and refreshing after owning several stick vacuums with either a cheap wall hanging gimmick or no storage mechanism at all. There are additional nozzles available separately for the LG CordZero such as a mop nozzle, bedding nozzle, and flexible hose extension to name a few. Another feature I do not have room to address is the LG app which connects to the vacuum. The app reports on Cleaning mode, performs Smart Diagnostics, and issues Filter Alarms that will let me know when it is time to maintenance the filters. Overall, I think LGs direction is refreshing and adds a level of flexibility that is not readily available
I would recommend this to a friend!
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As the middleweight speaker of the home line-up, Stanmore III brings expansive Marshall sound in a frame that sits proudly anywhere in your home. Stanmore III has an even wider soundstage than its predecessor, delivering home-filling Marshall signature sound, re-engineered for a more immersive experience. This new generation of Stanmore has tweeters angled outwards and updated waveguides to deliver a consistently solid sound that is so wide it chases you around the room. The two-way driver system delivers a heavy but balanced sound, with crisp, soaring treble and controlled bass that really roars. Built-in Dynamic Loudness adjusts the tonal balance of the sound, ensures your music sounds brilliant at every volume, while Placement Compensation corrects for any nearby reflective surfaces that may affect the sound. Stanmore III is ready for the future of Bluetooth technology and has been built ready to deliver next-generation Bluetooth features the moment they are available.
Beautiful box
Customer Rating
3.0
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Initial Impressions:
The Marshall Stanmore III has a clean and sophisticated look. I will never be embarrassed showing this off in any room. It is a very handsome piece. The speaker has a faux leather wrap, cloth grill, an intelligently lighted brushed copper and black control panel, and finished with the iconic Marshall signature scrawled across the front grill. The Stanmore III should be able to easily blend into any modern household décor. Setup is easy as one, two, three. Plug in, flip on the meaty power switch, and sync with your phone or other stream source. Done! Room placement is very important for the Stanmore III. Thankfully, Marshall took the time to include some EQ settings to assist with room boundary compensation. And finally, sound quality, in my opinion, is hit or miss depending on the content, physical location, and the overall volume level.
Room Position:
I will start off by stating that room position and your listening position have a lot to do with getting the best out of any speaker. This is especially true with this speaker. I tried two rooms and four positions. The best position for my Stanmore III was in the middle of my multi-purpose room, 5.5 inches off the wall, and on the top shelf of my bookcase. See included photo. The top shelf of the bookcase is also ear level with my sitting position in the room. Next, I used the Mashall App to adjust the speaker’s Placement Compensation. This is an EQ adjustment and not auto-room correction feature like you would find on a modern AVR. Placement Compensation corrects for two situations: 1) Is the speaker close to an edge, and 2) Is the speaker close to a wall? I set the speaker Placement Compensation to “Yes” for the first setting and “Yes, a wall” for the second. I then set the tone controls to Bass-1 and Treble-3. Volume was set to 4.
For me, this produced the best sound from the Stanmore III for this room.
Sound:
My sound source was my iPhone and my Apple Music subscription. I both streamed and used the RCA cable connection on the back for musical playback. I spent three days listening to content. Below are the highlights.
Music like electronica, metal, hard rock, anything recorded live, or anything with a lot of artificial sounds sounded muddy, muddled, and hallow on this speaker. Classical, Jazz, easy listening, and anything with vocals and acoustical instruments, content without a lot of processing, seemed to work out well.
For example, Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” sounds good at low volume. But who plays Metallica at low volumes? Turn up the volume, and the bass, and the wheels simply fly off this speaker. The speaker box rings like a bell. Meaning the box vibrates so much from the speaker output it overwhelms the music. Plus, the midrange takes a back seat to the bass reproduction. In my opinion, I think the woofer is being asked to do too much in this system. At least for something heavy and hard hitting like Metallica.
In stark contrast, “Closer to Fine”, by the Indigo Girls, sounds good on the Stanmore III. The acoustic guitars came through with authority and a level of clarity that really shows the Stanmore III’s midrange capabilities. At least when the bass isn’t overpowering the woofer. Amy Ray and Emily Saliers’ voices are clear, pitch perfect, and the system effortlessly responds to the dynamics of the singer’s voices as they weave in and out and around each other. It is almost like the Stanmore III was designed specifically for this type of music.
A high energy song, such as the B-52’s “Love Shack”, comes off as a complex mess that sounds terrible at anything above half volume. And even then, the true dynamics of the song feel subdued and hollow at lower levels. If there was ever a B-52 song that could get you to kick off your shoes and dance around the room then it is this song. Just not on the Stanmore.
Idena Menzel’s album, “Christmas: A Season of Love” sounds good on the Stanmore III. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto, and the Jacques Loussiers Trio’s jazz arrangement of Bach’s “Fugue in G Minor” sound great once the Stanmore III is dialed in properly. Even the lonely piano notes at the beginning of George Winston’s “Colors/Dance” show an amazing decay that I did not expect to hear on a small system like this. But, a highly synthesized, big sound, such as Boston’s classic album “Third Stage” easily overwhelms this speaker and sounds terrible.
Everything else:
Control Panel: The manual controls on the top of the Stanmore III are beautiful and provide a luxurious experience. The power switch is meaty and satisfying to flip back and forth. The volume, bass, and treble control nobs are black plastic with copper textured caps which turn with little resistance. Each nob has 11, 0 – 10, red lighted notches that light as you dial up or dial down. The notches will also dim after a preset amount of time and then light up fully when you make a new adjustment. There is a single rocker switch for Back, Play/Pause, and Next. The switch looks good and is free floating. There is also a button that allows the Stanmore III to switch between Bluetooth, Aux, and RCA inputs. These two switches have the same build quality and presentation as the other nobs on the control panel. I am impressed with the level of sophistication Marshall put into the control panel experience.
Aux inputs: I connected my iPhone to the Aux ports using an RCA to Mini-stereo jack cable. The unit played without any issues. The input needs to be chosen from the control panel on the speaker. The Marshall app does not allow a soft switch between inputs via their app.
Tone controls: Treble and Bass tone controls can be set from the “Equalizer” page. Volume can also be set from the app but you have to enter another screen to manual adjust the volume. You can also use the manual volume controls of your source app or source device for Bluetooth playback.
Sleep mode: The speaker will go into sleep mode if left alone long enough. However, the speaker will also put the Bluetooth transmitter to sleep. The speaker’s physical control panel requires interaction before Bluetooth connectivity will be re-established.
Bass: This little guy will throw out the bass. Put on your favorite bass heavy piece, crank the bass nob to 11, and rock out! Put it up against a wall or in a corner to take advantage of boundary enforcement and you’ve got yourself a party. However, the speaker will ring like a bell with its own resonance which will degrade your listening experience.
Treble: Just like the base, the Stanmore III is capable of amazing treble. Whitney Houstin sounds outstanding on this speaker with the treble turned up.
Recycled materials: The packing material is almost 95% recyclable. I included photos of the packing material. The little desiccant packets are not. Otherwise, bravo Marshall! The Stanmore III is also 70% recycled material. This is huge from an environmentally friendly position.
Portability: This speaker is as portable as there are available wall outlets. There is no internal battery.
Final thoughts:
The Marshall Stanmore III is second to none in the looks and styling department. Marshall chose to spend its money on styling instead of gimmicks. And I think they made the right choice. The system is powerful. It will play music loud and with authoritative bass. Even at low volumes, the bass output of the Stanmore III can be satisfying. Is it good bass? In my opinion, it depends on the content and the volume level. At lower volumes I think it is good enough.
For sound quality, I think Classical, Jazz, and acoustic Singer/Song Writer type content sounded best to me. I also feel that this speaker shines at volume levels of 50% and less. Over 50% and this speaker has a very hard time controlling box resonance and speaker balance even with tone controls and Placement Compensation EQ presets.
Overall, I had a mixed experience with the Marshall Stanmore III. I can see this speaker working out well in a collage dorm room, a kitchen, or a small den providing background ambiance. But, if you are a head banger, then you will find plenty of bass here to rock to all night long. For me personally, I did not find the musicality of the Stanmore III to my liking.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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With up to 3,000 PSI at 2.0 max GPM, the Greenworks GPW3001 pressure washer is the most powerful residential electric pressure washer available. With a powerful 14-amp TRUBRUSHLESS motor, axial cam pump, and hassle-free, push-button starts, you’ll get to work fast; just plug the 35-foot power cord into any typical exterior household outlet for quick starts with no priming, no choke, and no pull cord. This quiet-running, lightweight, compact, easy-to-store pressure washer features a rugged steel frame and wheel barrow design, thermal relief valve that purges hot water from the pump to cool it down during constant use, and intelligent PCBA technology that automatically senses which pressure washer nozzle is being used, and adjusts motor speeds to auto-adapt for more pressure and water flow for maximum cleaning power. With a 25-foot, non-marring, high-pressure hose, oversized one-gallon soap tank with built-in detergent system, and on-board accessory storage with 15-, 25- and 40-degree nozzles, turbo nozzle, and soap nozzle tips, it’s versatile, portable, and powerful.
Does a great job cleaning with a few quirks
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The Greenworks - 3000 PSI Pro Electric Pressure Washer has plenty of power and flexibility to handle a number of jobs. My primary use for pressure washing is vinyl siding, walkways, concrete surfaces, my small deck, and my vehicles. The unit ships with five nozzles. Each nozzle provides a different amount of pressure and spray width. Unfortunately, the user’s guide will only tell me the angle of each nozzle and what job the nozzle was designed for. So, I cannot give you an exact PSI output rating for each nozzle. I’m assuming the full 3000 PSI is present but the nozzle width dampens that pressure so as not to overpower the project. What I can tell you is that the Turbo nozzle will provide the maximum pressure possible. More on that later. The pressure washer is easy to assemble, hoses are easy to connect, the motor is quiet for a compressor motor, and the unit is easy to move around and store.
Setup:
Setup took about half an hour. Unpacking the box was like unpacking a puzzle. The parts were well packed and protected. They just won’t go back into the box the way they came out. The main body ships as a single piece. The easiest way to unpack the main body is to open the bottom of the box and then lift the box up over the part.
Some assembly is required. See photos for a layout of all the parts. The only tool you will need is a Philips screwdriver. The handle slides into two pipes on the end of the Greenworks Pro Jetflow’s frame. There are two bolts and knobs that secure the handle. The deck that holds the five nozzles, hose, and gun connect to the handle via four screws. There are four threaded housings counter sunk into the handle. This gives the deck a solid, flat surface to mount to. It also allowed me to make a good tight fit. I prefer this much better than the normal through hole designs that tend to loosen over time or add additional rattle to the frame. There are two handles at the back of the frame that allow for the power cord to wrap around for easy storage. The handles attach to the frame using the same counter sunk threads as the deck. These two screws come with a washer and lock washer to unsure these screws don’t loosen up as the pressure washer vibrates.
First use:
First, read the directions from end to end. They are not long but they are important to the proper operation of this unit. It took me about 10 minutes to connect all the hoses, check for leaks, power it on, and clear the lines of air. I played around with the different nozzles until I found the one I wanted. The provided nozzles are 15º, 25º, 40º, Soap Soaker, and turbo. The degrees correspond with the measure of the cone or flat fan that the nozzle produces. The degree corresponds with the overall power output of the nozzle. For example, my very first project was my cement tile walkway. The cement tiles are one foot by one foot and make up a walkway that is three tiles wide by 20 tiles long. The path fills with debris and sand all winter long. I figured this would be a good place to start. I started with the 15º nozzle since this was rated for foliage and debris. Well, this turned the dirt to mud super-fast and threw mud through the air away from the water stream. Any lichen or moss that was on the tiles simply flew away. Any piles of mud or small rocks that had built up over the winter took a few passes to liquefy before flying away.
Did the Greenworks Pro Jetflow do a good job? Yes and no. It is late winter/early spring where I live. So the water tends to pool instead of being absorbed into the ground. The muddy water pooled and flowed back onto my nice clean tiles. Before that happened, the tiles did look nicer than they did before. It was still fun blowing dirt, pine needles, and moss around. I changed up my game and focused on a single tile that was away from the pooled water. I did manage to capture a before and after photo of one of the tiles spared the dirty water overrun. And yes, the tile went from dullish grey to it’s original color.
My second job was an 8-foot by 8-foot concrete slab that the previous owners used for a hot tub. Today, I use it as a small patio. I started with the 25º and then followed up with the 15º nozzles. The 25º nozzle did a good job of pushing away the loose debris. The 15º nozzle did a good job of blowing away the built up soil, grass, and plants along the edges. I had to turn to the Turbo nozzle to clean away the stains. The turbo removed 15 years of built-up stains. It looks almost new. I attached a photo of before and during to illustrate my point. The difference between clean and deep clean is stark. Also, be careful with the turbo if you are working along an edge. It will decimate any soil, lawn, or plants you have along your cleaning path.
My third project was my truck. I used the 45º nozzle with the truck. This removed any loose debris and dirt. The 45º nozzle does not produce enough pressure to remove the hard stuck on grime like dead bug goop and stuck on brake dust. There were issues with this project that I noted below under “Issues.”
My wife chose to spend the day pressure washing the front of the house. Unfortunately, I was not able to get any before and after images to share. I have white siding that turns shades of grey, black, and green over the winter months due to chimney smoke, car exhaust, and algae. My wife tells me she used the 15º nozzle for the siding to clean everything off. No cleaner was used. The manual does not list vinyl siding as safe for the 15º nozzle. It did a good job cleaning away the winter grime. Her next step is to add a cleaner to the reservoir and do another pass on the house next month when we will have consistent warmer days. I just hope she can use a wider nozzle while using a detergent.
Issues:
I chose to wash off my truck. I added a small amount of car soap to the reservoir and then filled the reservoir with water. This is where things got a bit wonky for me. First, the compressor seemed to have a very difficult time getting up to pressure or keeping pressure. The compressor would start at full power, the pitch would change indicating I had full pressure, I would pull the trigger for 10 seconds, and then the motor would go into some kind of idle mode. Idle mode got me maybe 1/3 normal pressure. Then it would suddenly kick back on. After about five minutes of this back and forth I was able to maintain full pressure for the remaining 20 minutes it took me to clean the truck. I did notice a small amount of water leaking from my garden hose around the nozzle. I wrapped it in silicon tape to stop the leak, but it did not immediately solve the problem. I do know that there was a lot of popping and hissing from the spray wand right before the power was regained. This may indicate air is getting into the system from somewhere else.
The next day, as noted above, my wife pressure washed our home’s vinyl siding. She had zero issues. So, I am unsure what happened the previous day.
Second issue. The garden hose connect is located just beneath the front handle. This makes it difficult to tighten and loosen the nut that secures the hose. A few times I scrapped my knuckles on the mixing assembly. The tight space also forces my twisting leverage around my wrist instead of allowing me to use my full arm. More than once I have had to use both hands to turn the nut. And even then, it was difficult to get the correct leverage. See included photo for a sense of what I am talking about.
Operations:
First, attaching the spray wand to the spray gun took more force than I expected. I had to brace the spray gun against the ground while attaching the spray wand and changing out nozzles. Be sure to turn off the pressure washer and lock the trigger safety before making any changes to the spray gun. Use the safety! It may save an eye or two.
Second, be sure the water is running and passing through the spray gun for about 30 seconds before turning on the motor. It is possible to damage the motor if run with air in the line. Allow the motor to build pressure for about five to ten seconds before pulling the trigger. I did experience some moments of power loose when pulling and releasing the trigger in quick succession. I did this when getting too close to an edge or when trying to be delicate. I waited for about 10 seconds for the motor to stabilize before starting up again. This time, I was able to pull the trigger multiple times in a row without losing power. In hindsight, this may be a symptom of air getting into the line somewhere along the way.
Powering the motor on and off was a snap. One button-press and the motor was running. About 5 seconds later the Greenworks Pro Jetflow was up to full pressure. I turned off the washer between nozzle change outs, moving between project locations, and anytime I left the unit unattended. My foreman, A.K.A, my wife, kept asking me questions and making comments while I was using the pressure washer. She had to raise her voice a little to be heard over the compressor but was easily heard.
There are two ways to store this pressure washer. It can be stored horizontally aligning with the wheels and the feet at the bottom of the frame. My small shed holds a full-size snow blower, lawn mower, a grill, propane tanks, and is used for seasonal storage. I do not have a lot of horizontal space left for much of anything. The Greenworks Pro Jetflow’s frame allows for vertical storage. Flip the unit on its front roll bar/handle and the unit will stand stable in a vertical position.
Overall, I am happy with the GreenWorks Pro Jetflow Pressure washer. I am concerned that air may be getting into the system and robbing me of performance. Since I cannot find an absolute culprit, at this time, I cannot give this a full four stars. If it was not for this one issue I would have award the Greenworks Pro Jetflow five stars.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Precision head-to-toe trimming and grooming are easy with the Ultimate Trim Precision 18-Piece All-in-One Metal Groomer by ConairMan. Four interchangeable magnetic attachments click onto the professional-grade metal handle with a secure hold that lets you go from hair and body cuts to beard, mustache, nose, and ear trims. The Japanese stainless steel blades and foil shaver stay sharp, giving you clean lines and an ultra-close finish. The lithium-ion battery provides up to 4 hours of runtime, so you can do full-body maintenance with cordless ease in or out of the shower. Between uses, mount the handle on the rapid charging station for a fast 3-hour charge that lasts for up to 4 hours of use or give it a 20-minute quick charge for 40 minutes of powerful cordless use. Alongside the handle, the attachment heads mount securely on the charging/storage station with a nonslip magnetic hold that keeps them neatly organized. Get a custom cut with the face and body guide combs that include a 6-position stubble comb, 2-position eyebrow comb, 2 body combs, 3 hair combs, and 4 beard combs. Adjust them to the perfect position for precision cuts. Look your very best with the kit that comes complete with all the tools you need for quick and easy cuts and trims. ConairMan. Respect the Ritual.
Ear hair delete key!
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5.0
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Unpacking and Setup:
Unpacking and setup are simple enough. The Conair Man Ultimate Trim Precision comes with a charging base that holds the clippers and three of the four swappable head attachments. The fourth head attachment will be stored on the clippers themselves. The clipper heads and the clipper base are triangle shaped. Both the heads and the body have alignment grooves that ensure that the two always make the correct connection. Aligning the head and the body can be a little trying at times simply because the triangles are little wonky in shape. Magnets hold the head to the body once properly connected. The connection is very strong. Conair did a good job here because the unit feels like a solid piece with zero wobble between the body and head.
The grooming attachments also fit on easily and without any force. Removal of each attachment is also very easy. The only issue I have with the attachments is the lack of a bag to store them all. Conair included a fancy display base, power supply, and charging cable but you will need to provide your own travel bag.
An LED along the side of the trimmer body lights up with a fancy battery level meter. The longer the blue line the longer the charge. I believe Conair said that the trimmer will operate for approximately four hours on a single charge. The blue LED bar also lights up when charging so that you can easily gauge the charge level. I own several trimmers and electric shavers and none of them tell me how charged the battery is. This is a welcome feature.
The trimmer itself feels solid. Not cheap by any means. The trimmer also has a good weight. Overall, the trimmer looks, feels, and handles with a level of quality better than other wireless trimmers I have used.
Nose and ear hair removal:
What is seemingly the least interesting feature of the Conair trimmer is actually the coolest. The Nose and Ear hair trimmer mows through ear and nose hair like a lawn mower. I normally use the $20 “as seen on TV” style mini trimmer for my ears and nose. It takes about ten minutes to do the work because the cutting blades are so cheap. The Conair did one ear in about 10 seconds. And it did a fantastic job!
Beard Trim:
I keep my beard short and tight. I used the Precision Beard and Mustache trimmer with the multi-position trimmer attachment. The attachment has a little switch on it that adjust the distance between the trimmer blades and the end of the attachment. The attachment allowed me to trim my beard short and tight. The plastic trimmer attachment allows adjustments of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 mm lengths. That’s size trimmer attachments in one. Unfortunately, the teeth of the trimmer attachment’s comb are sharp and not beveled. There are a few times where I poked myself while moving along those tough spots between my chin and lower lip and again between my upper lip and my nose. This is not a deal breaker. However, with the quality of this item, I am surprised that Conair did not go the extra few inches to make sure every aspect of this product screamed luxury.
There was no hair pulling. The were zero partially cut hairs. And very few hairs had little barbs on the end from partial cuts. I took the trimmer attachment off and used the trimmer head to clean up my lines along the top and bottom of my beard as well as my mustache. I also used the trim head to even out the lines along my lips. The cutting blades are well aligned with the guide to prevent any pinching of the blades on my bare skin.
I followed up with the Detail Foil Shaver. This did an okay job. It did cut hair but failed to pick up anything but the stiffest and shortest stubble on my face and neck. I still need to go over the spot with the beard trimmer to clean everything up. The Detail Foil also left my skin irritated. However, I expect some irritation with this blade because essentially it is acting like an electric razor.
Neck Hair:
Finally, I used the Haircut and Body Trimmer to clean up the sides and back of my neck. Again, the blades and the blade guard are perfectly aligned to as to protect my skin while trimming the hair.
Eyebrow trimmer:
I did try out the eyebrow trimmer attachment. Like the beard trimmer, this attachment allows for multiple depth. The comb on the attachment is narrow to allow for a precise trim. For me, the trimmer did not make any difference. I have very thin and straight eyebrow hair. My wife has thicker eye brows than I do. But, like me, her eyebrow hair is well ordered. Essentially, this trimmer had no impact. I am guessing that someone with crazy out of control eyebrow hair will benefit the most.
Charging:
The Conair ships with a USB cable, wall adapter, and a tray that both charges the trimmer and holds/displays three of the four heads. And, make no mistake, the charging base is meant to show off your grooming tool kit. However if you are like me, and have limited counter space in your bathroom, then you will want to get a bag to hold all your gear. Fortunately, Conair was wise enough to foresee the challenges associated with charging without the charging base. The bottom of the trimmer has a USB port that allows charging without the base.
Closure and recommendation:
Overall, I am very happy with the Conair Man Ultimate Trim Precision. Three of the trim heads are useful, well made, do not pinch or pull hair, and do a fantastic job of trimming my beard. The jury is still out on the detail trimmer head. I would have liked to see some beveling of the plastic attachments to reduce how sharp they are. And I would have liked to see a storage container of some kind come with the Conair. The trimmer looks and feels luxurious in the hand. It is very easy to maneuver over my face and neck. The heads swap out easily. The trimmer can be put under the faucet for easy clean up. And there are plenty of attachments to allow for a multitude of hair trimming activities.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy the versatile headset for Hybrid work and beyond with the Voyager 4320 Wireless Noise Cancelling Stereo Headset with mic. It's everything you need to stay productive and connected to all your devices whether at home or in the office. Long day of calls made easier with all-day comfort and dual-mic Acoustic Fence technology that eliminates background noise. Phenomenal flexibility, connectivity, and freedom.
My New Next Office Headset
Customer Rating
5.0
For my job, a high quality, reliable headset is part of my dress code. I am on the phone between four to eight hours a day. I moved to work from home several years ago and was given a wireless Plantronics headset for my home office. The Plantronics headset is still running like a champ five years later. Except the battery can no longer operate the headset for more than four hours before requiring charging. My choices were to buy a new battery, if I could find one, or replace the headset. I chose to go with the Voyager 4320 UC mostly because the styling and the headset controls were very similar to my original Plantronics headset. And so far, I feel like I made a great choice.
First, the headset is lightweight and very comfortable. The headband is made up of several parts. The band is a combination of plastic sleeves, metal, and a vinyl wrapped cushion. The plastic sleeves contain armatures that extend and retract to fit a head size up to about 9” in diameter. The armatures are notched so they will stay put when set. The ear cups can move about 5 to 10 degrees off axis in every direction, and the mic boom is flexible enough to allow almost any position you find it the most comfortable for use. The attention to detail regarding comfort and adjustability is really first class in my opinion. Probably the best I have used, for business, in my 20+ year career.
So how do the Voyager 4320 UC sound? They sound excellent! My primary use is Microsoft Teams. MS Teams calls were clear and without disruption on my end. The headset will not magically make someone with a junk connection sound any better or clear up any static. But, it also did not change the way anyone sounded.
Poly reports that the microphone employs a technology they call an Acoustic Fence. Essentially, this feature filters out background sounds like people talking or making other bothersome noises in the background while you are trying to conduct a meeting. The background noise for my environment includes random road noise, breathing (yes, this is an actual concern), and typical work from home noises such as TV, talking, and radio. Now, I did not go as far as flush a toilet, cook lunch, or wash my hands while un-muted. Those are sometimes referred to as “career ending” moves and not something I am going to risk for a review. But feel free to give it a try if you want. I did ask several times how I sounded. I was told that my voice was strong and clear. What more can I ask for?
The controls are on the right ear cup. The vinyl covers on the ear cups have an R and L cut out with a red background for easy identification. If you are using the Voyager just for phone calls and conferencing, then there is no reason to worry about which ear cup is for which ear. It’s all mono. The right ear has volume controls, a Phone/MS Teams button, and a combination Power/Bluetooth pairing switch. The volume buttons are essentially a giant, round rocker switch tactile plus and minus symbols. The MS Teams/phone button is a separate button and is dead center on the right ear cup. The MS Teams/Phone button also has tactile symbols on the surface for easy identification.
Mute is a little red button at the base of the mic boom. The headset will give you an audible warning if you try speaking while muted during a MS Teams meeting. The mic boom will also rotate 270 Degrees around the right ear allowing you to wear the headset with the mic boom on the left or right. This maximizes comfort and customization.
The included dongle is small, has an indicator light, and was instantly identified and configured by Windows 10 when I plugged it into my work computer. Pairing the heads with the dongle was instantaneous. Windows also set the headset up as the default sound and recording device. Finally, MS Teams found the headset and set up the Voyager as the preferred recording and listening device. The light on the dongle is green when transmitting and red when on mute. I also have a wireless dongle for my mouse in the USB port next to the dongle for the Voyager 4320 UC. Zero issues with this configuration.
So, what don’t I like about the Voyager 4320 UC? First, I do not totally understand the Microsoft Team’s button. There is a 50/50 chance that pressing the button will bring up the Join Meeting screen in teams if the Outlooks provides the pop-up reminder. If there are competing meetings (like no one reading this review has ever been double or triple booked) then the Teams button does nothing. The button works with incoming calls. Then, so does lowering my mic boom from straight up to its normal listening position. This button may be more useful when leverage with a cell phone or office phone. I just have not found any good use for it.
Second, the integrated verbal and non-verbal prompts can get loud if you are not careful. For whatever reason, the prompts do not move in lockstep with the call volume. For example, I may have the meeting volume turned down to a comfortable level but the beep when pressing the mute button blows out my ears. I found that the only way to adjust the volume is to disconnect from wireless and then use the volume buttons on the right ear to adjust the Voyager’s prompts to something comfortable. It can be done. But it was a bit of a guessing game to figure this out.
Finally, I wish the headset shipped with the matching cradle. Poly sells several matching cradles so I can always go buy one. The Voyager 4320 UC does ship with a USB A to USB C cable for charging from either the USB port on my computer or from a separate USB equipped power supply. I also have a headset stand that I use for my gaming headset. I have since repurposed it hold the Voyager. The good news is that the headset will hold a charge for a few days of usage. So, inconvenient yes, but the long battery life offsets this a bit.
Final thoughts: I am really liking this new headset. It checks all my boxes. There are some minor issues that are relatively easy to work around. The speakers and headband are comfortable. Transmitting and receiving are crystal clear. I can adjust the headband to pretty much any position I need to. And the Voyager 4320 UC screams quality. Transmission quality is excellent. The headset is so light that I often forget that it is hanging around my neck when not in use. I highly recommend giving these a try.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Meet the CORSAIR K100 AIR Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, an ultra-thin keyboard that places outstanding performance and productivity in a sleek brushed aluminum frame. Its unbelievably thin profile – just 11mm at its slimmest point – makes the K100 AIR the stylish centerpiece of your entire desktop and workspace. Hyper-fast, tactile CHERRY MX Ultra Low Profile mechanical keyswitches deliver a responsive, satisfying mechanical keyboard experience – you will want to use the keyboard for everything.The K100 AIR offers three ways to connect to your PC, Mac, and devices for optimal, hyper-fast wireless versatility: sub-1ms SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS, Bluetooth, or USB wired. Connect to multiple devices wirelessly and switch between them with the press of a button, with secure AES 128-bit encryption. Wired mode enables CORSAIR AXON Hyper-Processing Technology to transmit keystrokes up to 8x faster than standard gaming keyboards, helping you stay one step ahead of opponents during competition. The K100 AIR offers endlessly customizable lighting and workflows for total control over your setup. Four dedicated G keys are fully programmable to perform custom actions, shortcuts, and macros to elevate your productivity. The K100 AIR shines with brilliant per-key RGB backlighting, for nearly limitless customization for up to 20 lighting layers simultaneously, powered by AXON. Unlock full control over lighting, key remapping, and more with powerful CORSAIR iCUE software. With up to 200 hours of wireless battery life and all the premium features in CORSAIR’s thinnest gaming keyboard ever, the K100 AIR enables you to play elevated.
Fantastic ultra-thin gaming keyboard
Customer Rating
4.0
Gaming is excellent! Response times are immediate on both Slipstream and wired. I did test Bluetooth but not for gaming. According to Corsair, I can set max poll rates of 1000hz for Bluetooth, 2000hz for slipstream, and 8000hz over high-speed USB. 8000hz equates to near instantaneous response to for every key press. Even better, the keyboard has full key rollover with anti-ghosting. This essentially means that my keyboard is most likely not the cause of me stinking at my game. I am not a hyper competitive FPS player. But, I a very fast typist who can bury a keyboard when I get warmed up. As is, the keyboard can keep up with my 100+ word a minute typing, including mistakes and corrections, without a single dropped character or keyboard command. If this can keep up with my typing without showing any drops or hesitation, then competitive gaming response should not be an issue for anyone. Just keep in mind that anything over 1000hz polling rate will require additional processing power.
In game, every key, including the G-keys, worked flawlessly; both wired and over Slipstream. Through the iCUE software, I was able to color code my keyboard for the WASD keys, jump, weapon controls, and any special thematic affects. For example, one of my games allows for artillery strikes and UAVs. My profile presents this with blue and red blinking lights. This way, if I need to glance at my keyboard the special keys will jump out from among all the other color coding I do.
In general, I am not a very big macro user. But, I do like having the G keys available to reassign certain commands without taking my hands off the mouse or WASD keys. Unfortunately, Corsair moved the G1-G4 keys from left edge of the keyboard, like other K100 keyboards, to the far right just above the number pad. This effectively makes them useless for the games I play. I suspect this design decision was made to allow the keyboard to comfortably fit in your average gamer’s backpack. Portability and flexibility is what this keyboard is all about.
The Cherry MX Ultra Low profile keys require 65 grams of actuation force. Actuation distance is 0.8 mm with a full travel of 1.8 mm. In contrast, Cherry MX Red requires 45 grams of force and a total travel of 4 mm. 65 grams makes for a stiff key. And it takes some getting used to. Cherry also managed to include tactile feedback to each key. The key click is satisfying without being obnoxious loud. The key caps themselves are very comfortable. This is mostly due, in my opinion, to the concave shape of the keys. I also found that the shape of the keys prevent my fingers from slipping between keys. I always knew where my fingertips were.
Size:
The K100 Air is like my laptop keyboard without the laptop. The chicklet style keys are maybe a millimeter or two above the surface of the aluminum base. There are two foldout legs on the bottom of the keyboard that provide two levels of tilt. Using the longer leg setting does not dispel the feeling that I am typing directly from my desktop’s surface. This ultra low profile also makes it impossible to use a wrist rest. Any wrist wrest I have seen is already twice as tall as this keyboard. For typing, this keyboard will force you to keep your wrist up when typing. No lazy typing!
Connectivity:
The Corsair K100 Air Wireless comes with a wireless dongle that allows for instant connection to any of my windows 10/11 computers and laptops. This is Corsair’s Slipstream wireless technology which purports to offer the best wireless experience for the K100 Air; 2000hz polling vs 1000hz polling for Bluetooth. But, if you have more than one computer then the K100 Air can make a Bluetooth sync relationship with three other devices. The K100 also ships with a USB A to USB C braided cable. The keyboard can jump wireless connections from device to device by use of the G1 – G4 functions keys located above the number pad. Each key has a pre-defined function printed on the key. G1 is for Slipstream, G2 through G4 are for Bluetooth connections 1-3. As mentioned earlier, I did not test gaming via Bluetooth. I did spend some time switching wireless connections between my laptop, using Slipstream, and my MS Surface Pro. Just for fun, I edited a MS Office document through Office 365 online. Using FN+G1 and FN+G2, I was able to seamlessly jump between computers and pick up editing my test document without missing much of a beat. I still had to deal with cursor repositioning every time I switched connections. But this was a function of the software and had nothing to do with the keyboard.
Last word on wireless connectivity. Bluetooth setup requires a code be entered into the keyboard before the sync relationship is established. This adds a layer of security to the wireless connection and ensure that the correct keyboard is connecting to the correct device.
RGB and iCUE:
First, RGB for the K100 Air has a clean presentation. There is almost no light bleed from around the keys. This has more to do with the low-profile design of the keyboard than it does with the brightness of the RBG lights. The lights are plenty bright and should satisfy anyone who is into RGB.
iCUE does not currently unify lighting profiles between the iCUE software profiles, wireless profiles, and the Hardware profiles stored on the keyboard. This does make for a muddy experience if you plan on using the keyboard with iCUE wired, or wirelessly without iCUE running, or wirelessly, or wired without iCUE running. They are all different things as far as iCUE and the keyboard are concerned. For example, there is no way to port a profile created in iCUE Software mode to wireless or hardware modes. Additionally, if the keyboard is running in wireless mode with iCUE turned on, then the keyboard lights will simply go out. According to Corsair, iCUE requires the kind of bandwidth that only USB 3.0 can provide in order for iCUE to drive the lighting effects. Hence, why there are hardware profiles that can be leverage when iCUE is not in use or cannot be used. If your custom profile use is modest then it probably is not a big deal to simply recreate the same profile more than once. The more complex the profile, the more burdensome it becomes. The silver lining in all this is that I heard that Corsair will be addressing profile transfers between modes so a single profile can be transferred between the different modes.
Axon, Corsair’s embedded Hyper-Processing technology, allows for up to 50, 20-layer profiles. Of course, the number of profiles depends on the profile’s complexity. For example, lighting the WASD keys one color, the number keys another, and the reload key a third color is far less complex than an animated profile that combines elements of the above with strobe affects, visor affects, and keys that cycle through specific colors at specific intervals. Axon is also the technology that allows the K100 Air to achieve an 8,000hz polling rate over USB 3.0.
If all you want are the basic lighting effects like Rainbow, Wave, Rain, and other default type profiles then they are built into the keyboard. FN+1 through 10 will activate the built-in profiles. It is also possible to set the speed and lighting intensity of each built-in profile using the FN key with other key combinations. You will want to read the manual for more information. Pressing the button at the top left of the keyboard with the image of the person will cycle through your saved lighting profiles. Finally, it is possible to program macros from the keyboard itself. Again, you will want to consult the manual for specific instructions. Just keep in mind that while in wireless mode iCUE must be turned off or you will be locked out of the preset lighting effects, any hardware profiles you uploaded, and you will not be able to create any macros from the keyboard.
Final thoughts:
This is a very nice keyboard. It is the thinnest gaming keyboard I have ever seen or used. The keys are tactile and make a satisfying click when they bottom. Response to key presses is fantastic. The product and the experience using the keyboard is premium. The weird combination of iCUE, wireless/wired modes, and the different types of profiles can make for a clunky, complicated experience to work through. Overall, I think this is a fantastic ultra-thin, portable, wireless gaming keyboard that will give me years of fantastic service.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The king returns to raise the game. Enter the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro—the most advanced gaming mouse. Armed to the teeth with industry-leading technology, unlock your maximum potential with a weapon that pushes the known limits of performance, customization, connectivity, and control.
Great Gaming Experience!
Customer Rating
5.0
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What do I like:
Solid build quality. The Razer Basilisk v3 Pro does not feel like cheap plastic. The Basilisk is light as far as gaming mice go and still manages to feel solid in my hand. The sides of the Basilisk are covered with a rubberized grip that is substantial enough to give me full control over the mouse but subtle enough to vanish into the background during gaming sessions. The left and right mouse buttons are bare plastic with a texture that reminds me of fine grain sandpaper. I am not sure if I am a fan of this texture. However, just like the side grips, the texture on the buttons vanishes into the background rather quickly when gaming or performing other general mousing tasks.
The pads on the bottom of the mouse are extremely low resistance. The mouse simply slides across my Corsair MM700 mouse pad better than any other gaming mouse I own. The buttons also feel very substantial. They have a slightly longer travel than what I am used to. However, the force to depress each button is less than other non-Razer gaming mice I have used. The travel may be longer, but the responsiveness is very fast.
The scroll wheel feels excellent! I really like the wheel texture. There is zero chance of my finger sliding off the wheel regardless of how sweaty my hands get. Scrolling in clicky-mode is smooth, offers little resistance, and is tactile enough to keep me locked in on my current setting. If that makes any sense. The Basilisk v3 Pro wheel’s free-spinning mode is super smooth and amazingly low resistance. The thing will spin forever if you let it. The only thing I do not like about the mouse wheel is with the button that switches between clicky and free-spin modes. The button is located directly in front of the DPI switch and is about a millimeter or two taller than the DPI button. I regularly switch DPI modes on the fly and have hit the scroll wheel button a lot more than I am comfortable with. Before I lambaste Razer for this feature, I do need to point that other manufacturers do the same thing. For some reason this has proven to be an issue for me with this particular mouse. Not only has this cost me precious time in game when a quick DPI change was warranted but it also forced me to change the scroll wheel back to clicky-mode from smooth mode. I suspect my issue may have more to do with the spacing of the buttons and the size of my hands more than anything Razer did wrong. It is annoying for now but I will eventually compensate for it.
The bottom of the mouse has a three-way switch which controls power and how the Basilisk v3 Pro connects to your system. There are three ways to connect: Bluetooth, Hyperspeed wireless via an included 2.4 Ghz dongle, or via USB cable. Razer includes the dongle, a USB A to USB C, and a mini-dongle dock that can be used with both the included cable and the Hyberspeed dongle. This gives you the flexibility to place the dongle wherever you get the best wireless reception. Finally, there is a profile button on the bottom of the mouse. I like this idea and wish other manufacturers would do this. First, you can create different mouse profiles through Razer’s Synapse software, easily port these over to the mouse’s memory, and then use the mouse’s profile button to easily switch between profiles. Windows will even display, on screen, what profile you switched to. Just note that these pop-ups are suppressed during gaming.
My gaming sessions were good. I paired the Basilisk v3 Pro with my Alienware M15 R4 gaming laptop. This laptop is no slouch by any measure and rips through any game I have thrown at it. The Basilisk v3 Pro did not show any signs of hesitation or latency in any game I threw at it. I was able to get the fine detail movements required for my strategy games. Fast paced movements for my FPS games were smooth, accurate, and low latency; even when making a lot of fast paced twitch movements. And everything in between was perfect. The Basilisk v3 Pro delivered the goods every time.
Finally, the Basilisk v3 Pro has multiple charging options. The Basilisk v3 Pro can be charged directly via USB cable, included. The Basilisk is also compatible with Razer’s charging puck and mouse dock, sold separately. There is a round cover on the bottom of the Basilisk v3 Pro to store the 2.4 Ghz wireless dongle. There are six copper pins under the door. The optional charging puck replaces the cover and makes contact with the charging pins. The puck then allows wireless charging with either a optional charging base or with any Qi-charging compatible devices. Personally, I would have preferred an option that included the entire wireless solution but that’s just me.
Luckily the Basilisk v3 Pro has a long battery life. I have been running the Basilisk v3 Pro with RGB lighting turned on for four days as of this writing for both gaming and work. The battery is currently at 45%. That’s impressive. By this measure I should be able to go a whole week on a single charge!
What don’t I like:
First, the Sensitivity Clutch button is too far forward for me. I have small hands thus I tend to use smaller mice. The Basilisk v3 Pro is a longer mouse than what I am used to. Essentially, I tend to use a claw grip and depress the mouse buttons just shy of the tips of my fingers. The Basilisk v3 Pro forces my hand into a shallower grip than I am not used to. Thus, I now have to press the buttons with the pads of my fingertips. This is not much of an issue. Just something I will either get used to or not. However, the Basilisk v3 Pro forces me to depress the Sensitivity Clutch button using the very tip of my thumb where my thumb is already pressed up against the side of them mouse. It just does not work for me.
Second, the mouse did not ship with a charging dock or puck. More of a personal gripe than an actual con though. The absence of the dock does not impact the quality, functions, or experience of the Basilisk v3 Pro.
The Razer software, like everyone’s software, has a bit of a learning curve. And it has a lot of features and confusing interconnects between a suite of companion programs that make me wonder when Razer will redesign their systems to be a unified application. At the end of the day, I was able to program my mouse for several games and easily ported the whole profile, as a single action, from the configuration screen to mouse memory. My only advice is to download Razer Synapse directly from Razer and do not allow Windows 11 to auto install it for you. The version that Windows deploys does not detect this mouse. This may change with a future update to Windows. But for now, do yourself a favor and go get it yourself.
Final thoughts: If you have not looked at Razer for a while then you may want to check out the Basilisk v3 Pro. I own several wired and wireless gaming mice that fit in a similar price range as the Basilisk v3 Pro but I had completely dismissed Razer as an option. The build of the Basilisk v3 Pro is simple, has a quality feel to it, and is very responsive in all gaming situations. The RGB lighting is subtle and does offer more than other similar mice. The Basilisk v3 Pro has 13 lighting zones; 11 of which are on the bottom of the mouse! Most gaming mice have two. The mouse is lightweight when compared with other gaming mice I own. The Basilisk does not ship with weights or a mechanism to add weight. And the form factor is a little large for my smallish hand but still very usable.
I am pleasantly surprised by the Basilisk v3 Pro.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Jabra Connect 5t true wireless earbuds are optimized for use in any environment - working from home, at office, or on the go. These earbuds have 6-mic call technology for clear virtual meetings or mobile phone calls, Hybrid ANC for better focus, and are comfortable for all day use. Bluetooth Multipoint lets you stay connected to two devices, like a laptop and a smartphone, at the same time. And if you’re an Android or Windows user, Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair will have you connected in seconds, so you can breeze through your work day. Use your voice to talk to your preferred voice assistant and get all the help you need while you work. Call colleagues, schedule reminders, or get directions, without taking your hands off the keyboard. It’s a bit like having your own PA, except you don’t have to pay them and they can’t bring you a coffee. Well, not yet anyway. We’ve also gone all out to bring you a truly back-to-back-call-worthy battery, with up to 7 hours in the buds, and up to a total of 28 hours with the Qi-certified wireless charging case (included in packaging). Our fast charge feature gives you an hour of power in ten minutes, and you can stretch your battery out even further by using one bud while the other charges. The Bluetooth wireless headphones are also IP55 rated and come with a 2 year warranty against water and dust. Register for warranty and customize Connect 5t via the Jabra Sound+ app.
Solid all around earbuds for business use
Customer Rating
4.0
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Jabra Connect 5t Earbuds are small, fit easily in my ear, come with a very small charging case, and includes a wireless charging pad for the case. I work from home full time. The majority of my day is either on MS Teams or my cell phone. I normally use a 5yr old Plantronics headset for all of my MS Teams meetings and then switch over to another headset for my phone calls. Since the Jabra Connect 5t can connect to both I decided to see if they would be a worthy replacement for a full blown headset.
Connecting the Jabra Connect 5t Earbuds to my computer and phone was easy. Press and hold each earbud’s button for three seconds and then select Jabra Connect 5t Earbuds from the Bluetooth connect menu from the windows 10 wireless device management screen or the iPhone Bluetooth screen. The earbuds do have a nag function that will inform you every three seconds or so that they are ready to be paired with something. When I connected my iPhone the headset informed me that the second device was paired. This multipoint pairing is an either/or function. Meaning, I cannot listen to both devices at once. The earbuds do play nice with both devices. If I hit play on a video on my laptop then the Jabra Connect 5t Earbuds will play the audio from the Windows 10 PC. If I take call on my iPhone then the audio automagically switches to my iPhone. And then back again.
The Jabra Connect 5t Earbuds ships with three silicon tips: small, medium, large. The default installed tips are medium. I found that the earbuds held well in my ear with both the small and medium tips. The ear buds are shaped in such a way that the tip goes deeper into the ear canal than other brand earbuds. The body of the earbud is design to fit snuggly in ear cavity just above the ear lobe. The first day I was able to wear these for six hours out of my eight hour workday. Ironically, I also got the low battery nag from the earbuds around the six hour mark. The next day, I tried to use the earbuds and found that the cartilage just above my ear canal was tender enough that the earbuds proved uncomfortable to wear for longer then 30 minutes. I did wear them sporadically throughout the day. But my ears were so sensitive that I was not able to repeat the marathon session from the day before. These are still fairly comfortable compared with other earbuds I have owned. However, they still cause discomfort after pronged use.
Sound quality for phone calls is excellent. MS Teams was loud and clear. My voice was also reported to be very clear and immediate. I turned on the HearThrough feature and listened to the news on the radio. I wanted to see how well the HearThrough feature worked. Duh! It worked very well. You could tell the sound was a little muffled. But only just. I could easily carry on a conversation. And, in some instances, like music, I think the HearThrough worked better at sound reproduction than it did when processing a signal from iTunes. The one downside to the HearThrough is the Jabra Connect 5t Earbuds did not pick up my own voice while in this mode exclusively, without music or phone call. Unfortunately, this gave my own voice an underwater like quality. This did cause me to speak a little louder than I normally would when I can easily hear the volume of my own voice. I still find it odd that this not an issue when speaking on the phone or on an MS Teams call.
Music is ok. My primary use of the Jabra Connect 5t Earbuds is for office and business. Not music. So, I did not spend a lot of time on critical music listening. I did listen to some classical, heavy metal, electro swing, dance, and classic rock. It sounds like a lot but in reality I was just throwing stuff at them to get a sense of musical performance. Overall, I though the highs were clear, the mids seemed a bit flat in some instances, and bass response was heavily dependent on volume level. The Sound+ app allows for EQ presets and custom EQ presets. For example, I was able to turn up the bass response with classic rock while listening at low to moderately volume levels. Relatively solid bass only comes when riding the volume button to higher levels.
Sound+ is a solid experience. Hunting for what you want is kept to a minimum. What I like about Sound+ is that the first time I connect a new device the app presents the key features for setup of that device. For example, instead of hunting for ANC setup I was present with an option to calibrate ANC for my environment up front. Since I was in a quiet room that did not require ANC I passed on the configuration step. But, later in the day, I was at a sporting event and decided the event, with the crowed around me, would be a good place to try out ANC. I loaded up the app, turned on the calibration, and within seconds I had ANC calibrated to tune out most of the white noise from the crowd. Overall, ANC is really good. Much better than other earbuds I have owned in the same class as the Connect 5ts. From the app, I can further adjust ANC, HearThrough levels, and turn off both. I do have control over on off of each of these features from the earbuds themselves. The app simply gives me more flexibility.
The Sound+ app provides a lot of flexibility with the earbuds. The buttons on each side of the earbud can support up to three contextual actions each. If you are playing music then you can configure the button to handle things like volume, pause, track skipping, etc. When using for phone or conference calls then those same buttons can be used for three additional functions. The system is quite flexible. The Connect 5ts also support voice assistants, personalization, Find my Device, Spotify Tap, and more.
Final thoughts. Overall, I do like the Connect 5t even after some of the criticism I provided here. Most earbuds I can only wear for 45 minutes before they become uncomfortable enough to remove. The Connect 5ts unique shape extends that period by hours. They will not, however, be replacing a my dedicated headset simply because I cannot wear the Connect 5ts for extended periods of time.
Phone calls and MS Team’s calls are crystal clear for both me and my team. The ANC is powerful enough to block out background noises in my home and at a high school sporting event. Music is good enough as an ultraportable solution. And the battery life is solid for an earbud this size. I also like the multi-point connect. I find multi-point to be an important feature because most professionals similar to myself rely on both our laptops and cell phones for voice communications. My only real gripe is that I wish Jabra had designed the earbuds with capacitive touch surfaces instead of push buttons. The cartilage in my ears does become sensitive after a few hours of use. The last thing I want to do is press a button the also presses the Connect 5ts into a spot that is already sensitive. Finally, HearThrough is excellent less the issues with my voice sounding muted.
If you are a professional who is looking for a mobile communications solution then I encourage you to give the Jabra 5t a try.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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HP - 31.5" IPS QHD AMD FreeSync Gaming Monitor - Black
Take on the competition and explore open worlds in comfort with the HP X32 31.5" 16:9 FreeSync 165 Hz QHD IPS Gaming Monitor. This 2560 x 1440 QHD monitor supports a 165 Hz overclocked refresh rate, which works with the 1 ms response time to reduce motion blur and to deliver liquid-smooth gaming experiences. At the same time, AMD FreeSync Premium technology helps to reduce stuttering and screen tearing when connected to a compatible graphics card.
Fantastic monitor, no frills, Gets the job done!
Customer Rating
5.0
First off, no Hype. I originally had reservations about this monitor because I have become somewhat of a snob when it comes to performance and bling with my monitors. I have used a lot of monitors over my lifetime including office, laptop screens, gaming laptop screens, and gaming monitors. To date, the best monitors I have used all come from HP. And yes, I have owned some of the more expensive and gaming blingy brands on the market. I define myself as a casual gamer who is more interested in image quality over raw performance. The X32 gives me excellent clarity, beautiful color saturation, responsiveness, a solid monitor menu experience, blacks that do not look washed out, sharp text, and an even backlight. The left, right, and top bezels are so thin that the monitor is borderless. Motion blur, ghosting, and tearing are all absent with the right gaming hardware and configuration.
Setup:
First, 99% of the packing material is cardboard. Way to go HP! My recycling center thanks you.
Unpacking and setup took all of 10 minutes at most. In the box you have a power cord, display Port cable, the stand, the x32 panel, a quick start guide, and a warranty card. The stand snaps into the back of the monitor with little effort. The monitor has an HDMI port, Display Port, mini-stereo jack for headphones, power, and a cable lock hole to secure the monitor to a desk. The monitor is also VESA compatible for those how want to provide their own stand or wall mount.
Gaming:
I tested the HP X32 on three systems: custom built gaming desktop, a high-end gaming laptop, and my work laptop. More on my work laptop later.
My custom Desktop currently sports an Nvidia 1660 Ti (don’t ask), Ryzen 5900x, and 32GB of memory. I knew from the start that the HP X32 resolution would be a challenge for the Nvidia 1660 Ti. Many of my games barely broke the 60fps mark at 1440p. Part of the issue was getting FreeSync to function correctly FreeSync under the Nvidia driver. This was mostly because my old monitor was G-Sync compatible. This meant that the Nvidia Control panel was pre-configured for G-Sync. The HP X32 is recognized by the Nivida Control Panel as G-Sync compatible. This caused an issue with the monitor since it really wants FreeSync. I noticed this the most in Mechwarrior Online where the indicator icons above the Units blurred, elongated, and shock as my moved my field of vision from left to right. There was a crazy amount of motion blur. And the FPS counter was all over the place and, in many instance, elevated to levels I could never achieve at 1080p. Turning off G-Sync globally in the driver, setting Adaptive Sync globally, and then re-enforcing Adaptive Sync at the game level in the Nvidia Control Panel solved almost all of these issues. I also set the “Response Time” to Level 3 in the monitor menu. Unfortunately, the FPS was still too low to resolve all of the motion blur. But, all of the annoying icon issues and ghosting were resolved.
My go to games were Mechwarrior Online, Mechwarrior 5, Halo, Battlestar Galactica Deadlock, and Forza 4. All games were played over a Display Port cable. Still images in game were beautiful with the monitor set to “Game” with brightness and contrast set to 100%. The very first thing I noticed was how my Catapult battlemech’s camo pattern popped on screen. Colors were rich and vibrant. Panel lines and edges were very sharp. My last monitor was a 25-inch, 1080p, 240hz gaming monitor from a popular manufacturer other than HP. The issue I had with that monitor was that there was no good balance between brightness and contrast. I had to manually turn up the brightness from the monitor’s built in menu to allow me to make out detail in dark scenes. I would also be forced to wash out the colors to do so. In bright scenes, such a snow-covered landscapes, I was forced to do the opposite and manually turn down the brightness because the screen would completely wash out otherwise. Lens flar on any of these maps usually resulted in a quick loose for me because the older monitor simply could not handle big differences between light and dark in the same scene. I don’t have these issues with the HP X32. I set the x32 to 100% brightness and 100% without any issues with wash outs or with scenes being too dark.
Forza 4 allowed me to achieve 60 FPS. The game detected my hardware settings, auto set the game’s graphical settings, and then gave me a first-class gaming experience. My car was rendered beautifully. I noticed some motion blur outside to the side of the car, but it was hard to detect since most of my focus was on what is in front of the car. The colors were bright and vivid. The screen brightness and contrast was excellent. There was no ghosting or screen tearing. Overall, it was a very good experience.
Upping my game to my gaming laptop resulted in an even better experience. My gaming laptop has an Intel 10th Gen CPU, Mobile Nvidia 3080, and 32 GB of memory. This puppy is a beast. All my games received double the performance of my gaming desktop. I still had to reset the graphics settings in the Nvidia control panel to turn off G-Sync and activate Adaptive Sync. Forza 4 was even better looking because the graphics engine was able to turn on more features. My Mechwarrior looking great. And I was even able to almost max out the monitor’s FPS in Battlestar Galactica: Deadlock with a max FPS of 164. The only problem I had was the laptop screen overlapped the monitor screen by about half an inch. But, in all honesty, if this really bothered the fix would have been to place a book under the monitor to elevate it a few inchs.
Work:
And now let’s talk about work. The gaming habit must be fed somehow. I do a lot of work from home. I spend a lot of time in MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. I connect my work laptop to the monitor via use of the HDMI port. I normally have two cables connected to my monitor exactly for the purpose of maintain a connection to my gaming computer and having a universal connection to another device such as my work computer. This is where the other presets really came in handy. On the gaming preset, text is ok in MS Office applications, but I would not want to spend the day with it. Text sharpening on a white background was terrible. Night mode really cleaned up the text. Night mode also reduced blue light considerably and reduced the brightness. There are other modes that also sharpen text. You will need to experiment. Each monitor mode is fully configurable so you can adjust it to your taste. My preference for work or web browsing is to set Night mode and then reduce brightness to zero. I can work all day for hours without any eye fatigue using this configuration. Again, I have tried something similar on other monitors, including my laptops, but no one quite gets it as right as HP does. Overall, the HP X32 is equally affective with gaming and day to day computer use.
Cons:
My first con is the use of four push buttons for menu navigation and one button for power. The menus are easy to navigate. But one false push and you could find yourself switching inputs by mistake. The HP Omen Gaming Hub does work with this monitor. I wish HP leverage the joystick from the HP Omen monitors. Then again, this monitor is about the panel and not the bells and whistles. It would have been nice if HP included access to all of the monitor’s controls through the Omen Gaming Hub. The monitor OS here is the same as Omen monitors so it is not like HP would be doing something special just for the X32. Maybe HP will revisit this in some future up for the Gaming Hub. At least I hope so.
Second con is the fixed height. It is not a big con. If the monitor is too low then stick a book under it or mount the monitor to an aftermarket wall mount or desk mount. The X32 is mounted high enough that my work Laptop does not interfere with the screen. But my gaming laptop does cover up part of the monitor. The X34 stand does allow some flexibility in this area. So, it would have been nice if that was extended to the X32.
Third, sometimes the monitor resets the presets to their default values.
Third, sometimes the monitor resets the presets to their default values.
Finally, the monitor could use some non-slip feet. Mine did not come with any. I do stand at my desk during long meetings. This is typically when I tile the monitor up so I can comfortably see the screen without slouching. However, the monitor also shifts position when I adjust the tilt. My desk is a little uneven due to some bowing over the years. I have a shim under one corner of the monitor to make everything level. The monitor goes out of level when I adjust the tilt because the base slips. I can add my own silicon or rubber feet. So, again, not a big con.
Final thoughts:
This is a budget gaming monitor that gives you a lot. Coming from a 25-inch, 240hz gaming monitor I thought I was giving up a lot. The only thing I really gave up was an awful contrast and brightness implementation and RBG lighting. The top and side bezels are thin enough that they may as well not be there. The brightness, contrast, and vividness of the screen is excellent for an IPS panel. The 165hz refresh is more than enough for anyone who is a casual gaming like me. And the HP presets, and preset flexibility, is excellent. Cons, for me, are nit picking. If you are looking for an upgrade, or even an entry level gaming monitor that provides a lot of real estate, then give the HP X32 a try. I think you will like it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Play your way with G735 Wireless Gaming Headset from The Aurora Collection from Logitech G. Logitech Gaming Headset intentionally designed to maximize comfort for all players inclusive of smaller headsizes. Play, stream, or listen comfortably all-day, this computer headset features an adjustable headband, breathable materials, and cushy, rotatable cups. This headset is even designed with glasses and small earrings in mind, so no more pinched ears. Long-lasting, this gaming wireless headset allows you to take your gaming to go (and bring the fun with you) with up to 16+ hrs of wireless playtime (at 50% volume with lighting on, 56 hrs at 50% volume with lighting off) and multi-platform connectivity.
A well put together package
Customer Rating
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The Logitech G735 headset has the look and feel of a glam gaming accessory. This is obvious from the supple white exterior, soft RGB lighting, and the optional pastel pink and green ear cup/microphone accessories (not included). The ear pads have a plushy marshmallow feel to them and are very comfortable to wear. The G735 styling is not aggressive looking by any stretch. These are not giant ear cans with an over exaggerated head band or other styling. The G735 is petite, fits closely to the head, and has a minimalist profile. The ear cup’s split level RGB lighting is equally supple using pastel color palette. The styling may lead you to believe that the G735 is wimpy. The connectivity options and the flexibility afforded by the Logitech G Hub software really makes the G735 stand out of the crowd.
Setup:
The G735 setup can be very simple or very complex depending on what it is you are trying to accomplish. If your goal is to get into gaming as quickly as possible then setup is as simple as plugging int the dongle, activating Bluetooth sync, or plugging the USB cable into your computer, turning on the headset, and choosing G735 from the Windows Audio menu. Done.
If you want to leverage all the features and flexibility of the G735 then you have a lot of fun head of you. For example, the G735 can be configured for simultaneous playback of two separate devices. Want to play our favorite game but don’t like the soundtrack? No problem. Turn off the in-game music, connect the headset to your iPhone or other device, and stream your favorite music. You will have both the game sounds and your music playing through the cans simultaneously and without distortion.
The Logitech G Hub software has a very rich set of features to customize the G735 to do anything you want. Want to sound like a robot while rocking pink LED lighting on the cans? Go for it. Want DTS surround with any audio source. It’s in there. Want to leverage nVidia Broadcast instead of using Blue VO!CE? This is in Beta but it is in there. Honestly, there are more features for the headset than I can comfortably cover. In summary, Logitech took great care to maximize the sonic customization of the G735. This is fantastic for anyone who is streaming their game play on Twitch. There are ambiance sounds that can be tied to macro keys to play whenever you want. I am not a streamer so am unsure how useful this feature is. But I will add that G Hub allows you to add your own effects and ambiance sound samples.
Sound:
The one feature I really like is simultaneous playback from two devices. I don’t always like the soundtracks of my favorite games. It gets tiring listing to the same music loop for hours. However, I don’t want to bog down my system by playing iTunes or another music service in the background. The G735 is capable of handling Lightspeed and either a Bluetooth or USB sources simultaneously. I tested this with Mechwarrior 5. I turned off the in-game music and launched some dance beats on my iPhone. Once the connections were established the system just worked.
Simultaneous play does take some volume balancing. The G735 has an independent volume knob. Windows 11 and my iPhone also have independent volumes. For me, I set Windows 11 volume to 100%. Then I adjusted the nob on the side of the G735 left ear cup until I had the volume I wanted. I then started my music on my iPhone and adjusted the iPhone volume, from the phone, until I had the volume level that works for me. Now, this works great until I change content. Each piece of content has its own preset volume. I did not find this very difficult between games. I did find this cumbersome with streams services where a default volume level is a fantasy at best. Just be prepared to ride the volume knob when changing content.
The G735 sound is clear with both stereo and surround sound modes. However, you will want to play with the presets and the equalizers built into the G Hub software until you find the sonic behavior that works best for you. I found the G735 adequate for gaming, music, and movies regardless of the mode. However, the G735 are not very big on bass. Turning the bass all the way up in the equalizer adds more but still is not enough to my liking when listening to content with heavy bass. Explosions, footsteps, and dance beats are anemic. Turning on surround sound will further wash out the bass. In this case, I think it is more of a compromise for adding DTS Surround than an actual con.
There is no noise canceling. Logitech does not advertise that there is any. However, most over the ear headsets I have owned offer some level of sound isolation. Even if the sound isolation is minimal. The G735 offers zero sound isolation in the ear cup. I can hear just as clearly with them on as off. I am unsure if this was intentional or not. I find it a plus because I can hear my own voice when speaking. Essentially, it prevents me from yelling into the microphone because I cannot hear how loud I am. It is a con because I can hear all the background noise including my gaming laptop’s cooling fan, air purifier fan, and my keyboard clicks when using the G735. Again, Logitech does not make any claims to noise isolation or ANC. So, not a con. Just something to be aware of.
Recording:
I recorded a few lines of text to help calibrate the input volume. The microphone boom is flexible but does not hold it shape well. Essentially, it sticks straight out with no possibility of getting the microphone to rest beneath my chin. There is also no windshield, fuzzy thing, on the microphone. It does not seem to need one. While recording, the microphone picked up my voice perfectly. It did not record any breathing or any fan noise in my room. And the playback of my recordings was crystal clear. I did have a few phone conversations with this headset. There were no issues.
The Logitech G Hug allowed me to use a recording of my voice to playback using all the different playback pre-sets and special effects voices. I tried out the different broadcast voices and the special affects voices. If you want to sound like an over synthesized robot while broadcasting, then you are in luck. It’s in there. Overall, I think voice capture and reproduction are fantastic.
Final thoughts:
The G735 headset is as much a visual accessory for streamers and influencers as it is a solid gaming headset. The color, styling, and accessories are focused on enhancing a certain visual style that focuses on the feminine. And that is ok. The market is flush with giant, over the top, visually loud looking headsets. In this sense, I think Logitech hit their mark. The headset is small, lite, close to the head, and RGB color presentation screams fashion accessory. The audio performance is good. Recordings are fantastic. And the flexibility offered via Logitech G hub is excellent. Bass and sound isolation are weak. Then again, the G735 allows for both surround sound and multi-source simultaneous playback. Compromise had to come from somewhere. The G735 is a very well put together package.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bowers & Wilkins - B&W PI5 True Wireless Headphones with Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm aptX, Charcoal - Charcoal
B&W PI5 true wire-free headphones are attractive, well-built, and they deliver a refined sound quality. Featuring Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm aptX technology these earphones ensure reliable connectivity whether you are streaming from your smartphone, tablet or PC. Allows connection of up to two devices at the same time, however, only one device can be used to play or make a call at a time. Download the Bowers & Wilkins free headphone app, available for Apple and Android for further control of the sound and noise cancellation, right on your phone. The PI5 headphones feature the latest innovations in adaptive noise cancellation along with 4 built-in microphones that pick up ambient noise and cancel it with an equal, but opposite, audio signal and enhance the call quality. There are three levels of Adaptive Noise Cancellation – High, Low and Auto, that can be controlled either by the multi-functional button on the left earbud or via the app. Similarly, the touch-sensitive button on the right earbud allows you to enable voice assistance. The buttons also allows you to control playback and phone call functions with single (play/pause, answer call), double (skip forward, end call), or triple presses (skip backward). Another stand-out feature of these headphones is the intuitive detection sensors that put the earphones on standby or reconnect them depending upon whether they are removed or put back on. The PI5s come with a sturdy and attractive charging case for charging the earbuds when not in use. The case is equipped with two 350mAh rechargeable batteries. Each earbud has a rechargeable battery which provides up to 4 hours of wireless playback. Including the charging case, the PI5 can provide up to 12 hours of continuous playback.
Is there an App to set the equalizer?
App version 3.1.3 does not have EQ functions.
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Alienware - m15 R4 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 512GB Solid State Drive - Dark Side of the Moon
With the 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processors enabling up to 8-cores and 16-threads of multi-threaded performance, the latest generation of Alienware m17 goes beyond its predecessor. Featuring the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 with Ultimate performance for gamers and creators. Realistic ray-traced graphics and AI-accelerated DLSS. Our latest thermal technology, Advanced Alienware Cryo-Tech, is an engineering approach where an Alienware system’s gaming performance is never compromised by means of electrical and mechanical methods while maintaining system stability during the highest performance states.
Is this a per-key RGB keyboard or a 4 zone?
Alienware - m15 R4 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 512GB Solid State Drive - Dark Side of the Moon
With the 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processors enabling up to 8-cores and 16-threads of multi-threaded performance, the latest generation of Alienware m17 goes beyond its predecessor. Featuring the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 with Ultimate performance for gamers and creators. Realistic ray-traced graphics and AI-accelerated DLSS. Our latest thermal technology, Advanced Alienware Cryo-Tech, is an engineering approach where an Alienware system’s gaming performance is never compromised by means of electrical and mechanical methods while maintaining system stability during the highest performance states.
Is the display having G-Sync?
For the 300Hz screen:
From Alienware's site:
"15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 300Hz 3ms 300-nits 100% sRGB color gamut"
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/cty/pdp/spd/alienware-m15-r4-laptop?~ck=mn
I do not see any indication of G-Sync on/off in the nVidia driver settings.
From Alienware's site:
"15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 300Hz 3ms 300-nits 100% sRGB color gamut"
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/cty/pdp/spd/alienware-m15-r4-laptop?~ck=mn
I do not see any indication of G-Sync on/off in the nVidia driver settings.
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Alienware - m15 R4 15.6" FHD Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 512GB Solid State Drive - Dark Side of the Moon
With the 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processors enabling up to 8-cores and 16-threads of multi-threaded performance, the latest generation of Alienware m17 goes beyond its predecessor. Featuring the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 with Ultimate performance for gamers and creators. Realistic ray-traced graphics and AI-accelerated DLSS. Our latest thermal technology, Advanced Alienware Cryo-Tech, is an engineering approach where an Alienware system’s gaming performance is never compromised by means of electrical and mechanical methods while maintaining system stability during the highest performance states.
Is the ram upgradable?
From Alienware's user's guide:
Onboard system memory
NOTE: The memory is integrated to the system board and
cannot be upgraded after purchase.
You can find the user's guide on Alienware's support site.
Onboard system memory
NOTE: The memory is integrated to the system board and
cannot be upgraded after purchase.
You can find the user's guide on Alienware's support site.
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HP OMEN - 15.6" Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti - 1TB SSD
HP OMEN Gaming Laptop: A thin and light premium gaming experience in an elevated design so you can play everyday. With an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics and cooled by OmenTempest Cooling, it makes you think how it all fits into such a tiny little package."
Can this output 144Hz over hdmi?
Yes it can. I am using the HP Omen X 25f over HDMI as an external monitor.
Just be sure to use a HDMI 2.0 or newer cable.
Just be sure to use a HDMI 2.0 or newer cable.
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HP OMEN - 15.6" Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti - 1TB SSD
HP OMEN Gaming Laptop: A thin and light premium gaming experience in an elevated design so you can play everyday. With an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics and cooled by OmenTempest Cooling, it makes you think how it all fits into such a tiny little package."
Does it have Gsync?
This is not a Gsync monitor. At least I cannot find any information online or in the system drivers that tell me otherwise.
You can connect the laptop to a Gsync monitor and take advantage of all the features of Gsync with that monitor.
You can connect the laptop to a Gsync monitor and take advantage of all the features of Gsync with that monitor.
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HP OMEN - Gaming Desktop - Intel Core i7-9700 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti - 1TB Hard Drive + 256GB SSD
HP OMEN Obelisk by HP Desktop: Play graphically intense games with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer. You can easily store large amounts of media and other data on the 1TB hard drive and install games and programs on the 256GB SSD for fast access. This HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer has 16GB of memory for multitasking effectively, and the Intel Core i7-9700 processor handles resource-intense programs efficiently.
How many cores are there in this pc
8 physical cores. This processor does not support 16-way multitasking.
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HP OMEN - Gaming Desktop - Intel Core i7-9700 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti - 1TB Hard Drive + 256GB SSD
HP OMEN Obelisk by HP Desktop: Play graphically intense games with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer. You can easily store large amounts of media and other data on the 1TB hard drive and install games and programs on the 256GB SSD for fast access. This HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer has 16GB of memory for multitasking effectively, and the Intel Core i7-9700 processor handles resource-intense programs efficiently.
Is there a gtx 1660ti installed or not? What size pwr supply?
It says in the name that it is a GTX 1660ti. I can confirm that the video card is exactly as described. It is the 6gb version of the card. The Power Supply is 500Watts.
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HP OMEN - Gaming Desktop - Intel Core i7-9700 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti - 1TB Hard Drive + 256GB SSD
HP OMEN Obelisk by HP Desktop: Play graphically intense games with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer. You can easily store large amounts of media and other data on the 1TB hard drive and install games and programs on the 256GB SSD for fast access. This HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer has 16GB of memory for multitasking effectively, and the Intel Core i7-9700 processor handles resource-intense programs efficiently.
Does this computer have a memory card reader built in?
HP OMEN - Gaming Desktop - Intel Core i7-9700 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti - 1TB Hard Drive + 256GB SSD
HP OMEN Obelisk by HP Desktop: Play graphically intense games with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer. You can easily store large amounts of media and other data on the 1TB hard drive and install games and programs on the 256GB SSD for fast access. This HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer has 16GB of memory for multitasking effectively, and the Intel Core i7-9700 processor handles resource-intense programs efficiently.
What is the operating system for the pc, and does it come with a virus protection app
Windows 10 standard. It ships with 30 days of McAfee.
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