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Own the moment with the Ray-Ban Meta collection. Iconic style meets the latest in wearable tech that’s designed to help you make the most of [everyday and extraordinary experiences/life as you live it]. Get to know new places with Meta AI as you ask it to take photos, give you information or create captions based on what you see. Capture and share your point of view with a video call or livestream, bringing people closer to your world. Move through your day with your favorite playlist or make a hands-free call or text, without stopping your flow. All while you stay present in the moment.
Good in everything other than being sunglasses...
Customer Rating
3.0
To review these as sunglasses, they are not good enough. There are some cheaper sunglasses that are way better than this one.
The functions attached are good and somehow useful. Having such features can be useful some times. Here is what I have:
The functions attached are good and somehow useful. Having such features can be useful some times. Here is what I have:
Photo & video qualities are good enough. Better than I expected. The LED recording indicator is very bright and very noticeable. I am sure it is made this way for other people's privacy. Still, it is placed in a weird place. Picture quality is ok in dim lights. Better in outdoor sunlight or more light. The recording LED could better be a flashlight to help the camera...
A good advantage of these glasses that you can initiate a video call with someone and let them see what you are seeing in real time. It helps if made for more professional usage level. Something with online meetings and supports.
A good advantage of these glasses that you can initiate a video call with someone and let them see what you are seeing in real time. It helps if made for more professional usage level. Something with online meetings and supports.
Audio quality is also good. You can hear it even at noisy environment. Very crisp and clear. At a loud level, people around you can hear it though. Voice commands are well received and reaction time is good. A smart ear buds can cover that by the way... Still, having open ears is a good option.
Battery life is very good. Better than expected. I got over 3h with intensive use. That's amazing with the small package size. The case charging speed is fast too. USB-C is the way to go. No complaints at this point. Taking the glasses out of the case is something to learn. Not easy at the first time.
Internal memory is good. ~30Gb of usable space. Good to store a lot of photos and videos before transferring them to your phone. Data transmission between my phone (Android) and the glasses is very good. Even with videos. The app is very minimalist, easy to understand and get the job done.
The glasses are not heavy on your face. Just the usual Ray-Ban stylish sunglasses weight. The lenses are not dark enough for several outdoor activities (talking Texas)... The shade should be darker. The transition idea is good and useful but not as protective as expected.
I would say Ray-Ban Meta is good with everything except being sunglasses. I'd strongly recommend buying a product that can separate both features instead of having them combined. Hear me out: It would be better if the smart META AI is coming as an attachment you can add to the glasses (eye wear) and provides the amazing features it has.
Would I recommend it? Well, if you like to take a lot of pictures and short videos, outdoor or at a good light, then this is a way to have your hands free (most of the time) and get some quality pictures/videos without too much effort. If you hate earplugs, earpieces, headphones .... You can enjoy these glasses.
If you like to look stylish and you are a big brand names user. Ray-Ban is indeed a one to have.
Also to consider, the price is fair. It is well in the expected range...
For the above mentioned reasons, go ahead and get one! you will like it. Ai is definitely going to change our life...
If you like to look stylish and you are a big brand names user. Ray-Ban is indeed a one to have.
Also to consider, the price is fair. It is well in the expected range...
For the above mentioned reasons, go ahead and get one! you will like it. Ai is definitely going to change our life...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Things are looking bright! The U6 series smart display from Hisense makes Mini-LED accessible to everyone. Mini-LED along with QLED Quantum Dot color technology create a more colorful and realistic picture that appears sharp no matter the light. Whether you’re a move buff, sports fan or gamer, experience the lasts in cinema-quality technology from the comfort of your own home.
A Very Smart device. Good for all media's needs
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5.0
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This is indeed a good TV from Hisense. Hisense is an old name in TVs and Radios manufacturing. Their Google TV with Mini-LED 4K QLED 55" is known to have an amazing display with true colors. The Hisense offers a great and smart experience for watching movies, sport, news and even using the TV as a computer display. The original sound speakers are amazing with smart sound channels selection allowing a multi-dimensional sound effects. When watching movies (some of them) the sound would feel like coming from your right side or left side which gives a better experience.
Display:
The most important thing about a TV is indeed the display. The Hisense has a clear high definition 4K display. I found out that it would look better if you reduce the brightness. By default, the screen is set to the highest 100% brightness. With that, it won't look very good in any indoor light. In my experience, setting the screen brightness to 20% gives me the best view without having the brightener areas effects. I also selected the dynamic setting (Smart Scene) where the type of the display colors and refresh (Picture Quality) would change based on what is being played on the TV. The TV would let you know when there is a change in video mode. Which is really good. Light Sensor is also available on this Hisense. Most TVs are having this feature and it is working fine. It adapts the brightness of the TV with the environment light intensity so you don't have to do it manually when light changes. Hisense allows you to adjust the sensitivity of this light sensor shift. Game settings are also available. The Hisense is offering the PC Sync function and the forcing of higher refresh rate mode. By that, the TV would do just fine as a gaming display for your work and play times. All in the settings.
The most important thing about a TV is indeed the display. The Hisense has a clear high definition 4K display. I found out that it would look better if you reduce the brightness. By default, the screen is set to the highest 100% brightness. With that, it won't look very good in any indoor light. In my experience, setting the screen brightness to 20% gives me the best view without having the brightener areas effects. I also selected the dynamic setting (Smart Scene) where the type of the display colors and refresh (Picture Quality) would change based on what is being played on the TV. The TV would let you know when there is a change in video mode. Which is really good. Light Sensor is also available on this Hisense. Most TVs are having this feature and it is working fine. It adapts the brightness of the TV with the environment light intensity so you don't have to do it manually when light changes. Hisense allows you to adjust the sensitivity of this light sensor shift. Game settings are also available. The Hisense is offering the PC Sync function and the forcing of higher refresh rate mode. By that, the TV would do just fine as a gaming display for your work and play times. All in the settings.
Sound:
Out of the box, the Hisense has a great sound capability with multiple levels and directions. I've noticed that the sound hardware is set to be on the upper power side. For anything lower than 15 - 10% volume, the sound would get a bit normalized and might not be at the expected quality. It also depends on what are you watching. Movies Vs. Game Vs. News ... The TV is capable of differentiate between them. In settings, you can select between the following Audio Outputs: TV Speakers/HDMI(ARC)/OPTICAL/Bluetooth/Wired headphones.
Out of the box, the Hisense has a great sound capability with multiple levels and directions. I've noticed that the sound hardware is set to be on the upper power side. For anything lower than 15 - 10% volume, the sound would get a bit normalized and might not be at the expected quality. It also depends on what are you watching. Movies Vs. Game Vs. News ... The TV is capable of differentiate between them. In settings, you can select between the following Audio Outputs: TV Speakers/HDMI(ARC)/OPTICAL/Bluetooth/Wired headphones.
Operating system:
This Hisense TV is running a Google TV. With that, it is capable to provide you with a full smart TV experience as it is capable of including all your streaming sources in one place. It also promotes some free streaming services that are actually good. With that also, it would still provide the Google products and the Google voice search feature. Starting time is good. Actually VERY GOOD. It starts swiftly and ready to work immediately. From settings, you can also select the power mode you want the TV to work under. You can select the STANDBY for a faster turning on (waking up). You can also set a default time when the TV should turn off and another time when it should turn on. Good for scheduling times.
Out of the box, the Hisense is also supporting Apple AirPlay which allows you to connect the Hisense to your iPad or other Apple devices for controlling and mirroring.
This Hisense TV is running a Google TV. With that, it is capable to provide you with a full smart TV experience as it is capable of including all your streaming sources in one place. It also promotes some free streaming services that are actually good. With that also, it would still provide the Google products and the Google voice search feature. Starting time is good. Actually VERY GOOD. It starts swiftly and ready to work immediately. From settings, you can also select the power mode you want the TV to work under. You can select the STANDBY for a faster turning on (waking up). You can also set a default time when the TV should turn off and another time when it should turn on. Good for scheduling times.
Out of the box, the Hisense is also supporting Apple AirPlay which allows you to connect the Hisense to your iPad or other Apple devices for controlling and mirroring.
Connectivity:
This Hisense TV has 3 sides HDMI (full size) 4K @ 60Hz with one eARC HDMI (dedicated for external Audio). Another HDMI on the back side. 2 USB ports (rated 5V 0.5A MAX). Headphone jack connector. Antenna or Cable connector. Digital Audio Out and of course a LAN RJ-45 connector. I am using the LAN to connect to the internet. I’ve tried the WiFi and it works well but I still prefer the direct wire connection. It allows me to have a stable and full speed bandwidth to my TV. There is a reset button as well, if needed.
This Hisense TV has 3 sides HDMI (full size) 4K @ 60Hz with one eARC HDMI (dedicated for external Audio). Another HDMI on the back side. 2 USB ports (rated 5V 0.5A MAX). Headphone jack connector. Antenna or Cable connector. Digital Audio Out and of course a LAN RJ-45 connector. I am using the LAN to connect to the internet. I’ve tried the WiFi and it works well but I still prefer the direct wire connection. It allows me to have a stable and full speed bandwidth to my TV. There is a reset button as well, if needed.
Control:
The Hisense can be turned on and controlled by directly operating the buttons in the middle lower part of the TV. Just in the area where the power indicator LED is. As this is also a smart TV, it is equipped with dual microphone sound capturing that can be disabled by a hard switch available in the manual control area.
The remote control is amazing. While not being cramped with too many buttons and functions, it has a back-light that would come on once you move the remote. It allows you a good visibility when it is dark. The remote is sleek and long enough not to be easy to lose. You need to pair it with the TV the first time you set it up. Which is an easy process… Once paired, the remote will not relay a lot on the IR. It will not require a direct visibility with the IR sensor on the TV. IR control is still considered as low consumption power trigger. I believe Hisense is keeping it for that reason: To wake up the TV from sleep.
The Hisense can be turned on and controlled by directly operating the buttons in the middle lower part of the TV. Just in the area where the power indicator LED is. As this is also a smart TV, it is equipped with dual microphone sound capturing that can be disabled by a hard switch available in the manual control area.
The remote control is amazing. While not being cramped with too many buttons and functions, it has a back-light that would come on once you move the remote. It allows you a good visibility when it is dark. The remote is sleek and long enough not to be easy to lose. You need to pair it with the TV the first time you set it up. Which is an easy process… Once paired, the remote will not relay a lot on the IR. It will not require a direct visibility with the IR sensor on the TV. IR control is still considered as low consumption power trigger. I believe Hisense is keeping it for that reason: To wake up the TV from sleep.
Tips and Tricks:
You can always install the smart TV app on your android phone (sorry Apple users) and it will allow you to have a control from your phone. It works well if you are on the same wifi. You can also cast from your Google Phone, Chrome or Tablet to the TV easily.
Another tip: if you use a third party service provider, this TV can connect to Alexa and you can voice control it through your smart home mentioned earlier. In this case. It will allow you to add the TV to your smart routines and so on…
You can always install the smart TV app on your android phone (sorry Apple users) and it will allow you to have a control from your phone. It works well if you are on the same wifi. You can also cast from your Google Phone, Chrome or Tablet to the TV easily.
Another tip: if you use a third party service provider, this TV can connect to Alexa and you can voice control it through your smart home mentioned earlier. In this case. It will allow you to add the TV to your smart routines and so on…
Conclusion:
Good video quality, superior audio and multiple functions in a smart Operating System. Remote control that is really innovative and well made. If you can combine all that with as good deal, you have a complete SMART TV that guarantee you a good and fun experience.
Good video quality, superior audio and multiple functions in a smart Operating System. Remote control that is really innovative and well made. If you can combine all that with as good deal, you have a complete SMART TV that guarantee you a good and fun experience.
You would buy it for your daily media streaming, work and meeting large display requirements, Gaming on a High Definition… This is not my first Hisense and won’t be the last. I never had issues with any of the acquired TVs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This device is for people who want to use their computer for a variety of functions: you can take notes in tablet mode, binge movies in tent mode, sweat it out with some guided cardio in stand mode, or work on a presentation for class in laptop mode. They are looking for a device with this versatility that they can easily take with them anywhere.
Well made, well equipped and good for everything.
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That's a premium DELL Inspiron 14" laptop. I honestly like it more than my Dell Precision since this one has more connectivity ports.
This Dell Inspiron offers a full size HDMI, 2 USB-C, 2 USB, Audio Jack, and an SD card reader. You don't need to carry a dongle with you.
Charging through USB-C is also convenient! It allows using any powerful power supply to charge the battery or at least power up the laptop.
The 14" screen is nice and sharp. I like setting it to 100% scale which allows fitting more in the screen. I've connected it to the DELL dock I have and I was able to connect it to all my 3 screens with no issues. Refresh rate is amazing. The intel Core 7 is quite fast and taking all loads. The RAM is also a good choice! Making this Inspiron more close to a business class laptop.
Touch screen is amazing. Very useful when switching to tablet mode. Keyboard keys are perfect. They have a nice traveling and nice layout allowing fast typing without confusion. The fingerprint sensor in the corner is also something that is usually available in business grade laptops. It allows nice logging in and secure credential validation.
Keyboard backlight is good. Very useful with adjustable intensity. Just enough to make it usable at dark.
The keys layout is very well made. I got used to it very quickly. Dell added the Copilot shortcut. Everything is moving more AI direction.
Touch-pad has an adequate size. Very sensitive and responsive. Multiple fingers shortcuts work well.
Booting speed is good. Screen backlight is very nice. No light diffusion. I like the hardware camera's cover. It helps enforcing privacy. The camera is not that high quality but good enough for video meetings in good light. Not much in dark room.
Battery life is amazing (even with Win11). I am getting my full day of work (sometimes intensive) without charging. It shows I have 6 hours but I got almost 8:30 hours at balanced power mode before charging (at 10%). That's a good battery life for the size and weight of the laptop.
Speakers are on the low side volume. Not strong enough but quality is very good. Built-in microphones work well. Capturing nice audio during work meetings. I was well heard during Teams' meetings.
Cooling fans can be loud sometimes. If plugged to power and running heavy programs, you can hear the fans screaming. I could change that in settings but I kept them as pre-set. Nothing that bad. It was running resources hungry photo/videos editing app...
Running development programs was also easy. I had it connected to several embedded control systems (work purposes) and it handled well.
I really like this Inspiron. I can tell that DELL really did a great job this time. My last Inspiron was not as good as this one. There is a major quality upgrade.
It is not very often where you see Win11 playing nice on hardware. Dell got it right with this one.
This Dell Inspiron offers a full size HDMI, 2 USB-C, 2 USB, Audio Jack, and an SD card reader. You don't need to carry a dongle with you.
Charging through USB-C is also convenient! It allows using any powerful power supply to charge the battery or at least power up the laptop.
The 14" screen is nice and sharp. I like setting it to 100% scale which allows fitting more in the screen. I've connected it to the DELL dock I have and I was able to connect it to all my 3 screens with no issues. Refresh rate is amazing. The intel Core 7 is quite fast and taking all loads. The RAM is also a good choice! Making this Inspiron more close to a business class laptop.
Touch screen is amazing. Very useful when switching to tablet mode. Keyboard keys are perfect. They have a nice traveling and nice layout allowing fast typing without confusion. The fingerprint sensor in the corner is also something that is usually available in business grade laptops. It allows nice logging in and secure credential validation.
Keyboard backlight is good. Very useful with adjustable intensity. Just enough to make it usable at dark.
The keys layout is very well made. I got used to it very quickly. Dell added the Copilot shortcut. Everything is moving more AI direction.
Touch-pad has an adequate size. Very sensitive and responsive. Multiple fingers shortcuts work well.
Booting speed is good. Screen backlight is very nice. No light diffusion. I like the hardware camera's cover. It helps enforcing privacy. The camera is not that high quality but good enough for video meetings in good light. Not much in dark room.
Battery life is amazing (even with Win11). I am getting my full day of work (sometimes intensive) without charging. It shows I have 6 hours but I got almost 8:30 hours at balanced power mode before charging (at 10%). That's a good battery life for the size and weight of the laptop.
Speakers are on the low side volume. Not strong enough but quality is very good. Built-in microphones work well. Capturing nice audio during work meetings. I was well heard during Teams' meetings.
Cooling fans can be loud sometimes. If plugged to power and running heavy programs, you can hear the fans screaming. I could change that in settings but I kept them as pre-set. Nothing that bad. It was running resources hungry photo/videos editing app...
Running development programs was also easy. I had it connected to several embedded control systems (work purposes) and it handled well.
I really like this Inspiron. I can tell that DELL really did a great job this time. My last Inspiron was not as good as this one. There is a major quality upgrade.
It is not very often where you see Win11 playing nice on hardware. Dell got it right with this one.
Final thought: With the 14" inch (touch) screen and the multiple ports connectivity + the outstanding specifications (CPU, RAM, GPU), and all the other components... This is a great multiple use laptop for home and business. Battery life an display are good to have it carried out of office. Connected to external monitors it will be even better. As for the price, with all what you get for it, it is really justifiable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The adrenaline-pumping DJI Avata 2 delivers an immersive FPV drone experience with improved imaging, safety, and battery life. Amp up the fun when you pair Avata 2 with the new DJI Goggles 3 and DJI RC Motion 3.
Nice entry to FPV piloting world.
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It is a nice package! Offering very good experience and nice flying camera!. While it deserves all the stars, there is a small issue with this combo! It is nothing major indeed and it can be fixed easily. The controller coming with this combo is not the best. I will be ordering the classic controller. Way better than this one hand joystick tilt sensing controller... I have another drone Mini 3 pro, and it is way easier to control compared to this one. I thought that it might be something new and it needs a get used to! but then when chatting with other drone pilots, they all confirm that the classic controller is a must!
Flying time is good. I am getting an average of 20minutes in very high speed windy day flights. In most flights, I am recording too. The Avata 2 Combo comes with 3 batteries which allows longer time flying with the easy swap! The controller and VR batteries last for very long time. I have charged them once and the flying batteries almost 4 times so far.
Flying distance is not crazy, The Avata 2 would stop from running away... No complains! I am in a geo restriction area: Close to an airport...
While it looks like optional, I'll be applying for a drone license. Just to keep things in order.
Recording quality is very good. Video only...
Setting it in beginner's mode would make it possible to fly it indoor. The Avata 2 has objects avoidance and height maintaining (to certain limit). So far, I have zero crash and have already used it for long time (long enough).
Speed an maneuvers are amazing. The wind, even a strong one, is not affecting much! I just had a falcon trying to attack it several times. I think I invaded its territory...
Setting up the drone and its components was very easy. It had to update once turned on. After that it was only on and go. I advise you to watch the tutorial videos / articles. You will learn a lot from them. Even if you are experienced!
It comes with a lot of nice features and stunts. It will make your flying experience very nice. Radio range is good. I am sure I was limited by the geo region I am in! I never lost radio but reached max distance...
This is a good entry into FPV piloting. It will indeed help you getting the required experience safely.
With regard of the nature of it: It is a drone air plane! and all the dangerous situation that it could get into... I strongly advise to either get BestBuy protection or DJI care. Better to get BOTH!... You will eventually need to have all the available support...
Flying time is good. I am getting an average of 20minutes in very high speed windy day flights. In most flights, I am recording too. The Avata 2 Combo comes with 3 batteries which allows longer time flying with the easy swap! The controller and VR batteries last for very long time. I have charged them once and the flying batteries almost 4 times so far.
Flying distance is not crazy, The Avata 2 would stop from running away... No complains! I am in a geo restriction area: Close to an airport...
While it looks like optional, I'll be applying for a drone license. Just to keep things in order.
Recording quality is very good. Video only...
Setting it in beginner's mode would make it possible to fly it indoor. The Avata 2 has objects avoidance and height maintaining (to certain limit). So far, I have zero crash and have already used it for long time (long enough).
Speed an maneuvers are amazing. The wind, even a strong one, is not affecting much! I just had a falcon trying to attack it several times. I think I invaded its territory...
Setting up the drone and its components was very easy. It had to update once turned on. After that it was only on and go. I advise you to watch the tutorial videos / articles. You will learn a lot from them. Even if you are experienced!
It comes with a lot of nice features and stunts. It will make your flying experience very nice. Radio range is good. I am sure I was limited by the geo region I am in! I never lost radio but reached max distance...
This is a good entry into FPV piloting. It will indeed help you getting the required experience safely.
With regard of the nature of it: It is a drone air plane! and all the dangerous situation that it could get into... I strongly advise to either get BestBuy protection or DJI care. Better to get BOTH!... You will eventually need to have all the available support...
I recommend buying it if you are into nature and fan of high sky videos... You will enjoy it also if you are fan of speed and adventures flying low and fast.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Logitech Zone 300 is the essential wireless Bluetooth headset with great audio quality for work and downtime. Move freely about your home or office and stay reliably connected with multipoint Bluetooth, up to 98 ft away. Meet with anyone on your preferred calling platform with this wireless headset with microphone. Dual noise-canceling mics on the extended mic boom suppress background sound and allow others to hear you clearly. Enhanced speakers mean you can also hear just as well.
Light weight, Well made! Nice noise cancelling
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As I said in the title, the "Logitech Zone 300 Wireless Bluetooth Headset" is a well made headset with very light weight and some nice features. The noise cancellation is amazing. You can use it in an average noisy environment but nothing (from the noise) will be heard on the other side. I liked how minimalist the packaging is. Logitech packed the essential in very conservative and ecological way. They included a USB-C cable (which works for data transmission too). Setting it up was very easy. Just by holding the power button, the headset went to pairing mode. I paired it with Windows and it was recognized quickly. I set it up to be used in "Teams" and it worked well. A nice feature, I liked, you can mute the microphone just by lifting it to the up position. Then, to un-mute, bring it back forward. Quick and easy.
The headset closes well on your ears, without applying too much pressure. The adjustment is adequate and the top is padded. Good for people with thin or no hair. The sound isolation is very well. Maybe too well that it may cause a disconnect from the environment around you. I found myself moving it on the side a bit on my right ear just to keep aware of my surrounding.
Microphone recording is very good. I did several test calls with different levels of noise. All got filtered very well except the wind blow. It was transmitted softly to the record. That's me being extreme.
The sound clarity is good. Above average and on the good side compared with the price. The bass is a bit low but installing Logi Tune allows a better control of it and some nice features. I strongly recommend getting the app. It is available for Win, Android, iOS, and Mac. It is indeed a good completion to your headset. Increasing value!
It allows connection to multiple devices and easy switching. Calls answering button is also there with volume adjusting. It takes no time to turn on and it lasts for very long time. I've been using it for several hours meeting on the first charge. Charging it was fast (using the provided USB-C cable).
Ear's speakers are well cushioned and pivoting around to comfortably seal your ears.
The headset closes well on your ears, without applying too much pressure. The adjustment is adequate and the top is padded. Good for people with thin or no hair. The sound isolation is very well. Maybe too well that it may cause a disconnect from the environment around you. I found myself moving it on the side a bit on my right ear just to keep aware of my surrounding.
Microphone recording is very good. I did several test calls with different levels of noise. All got filtered very well except the wind blow. It was transmitted softly to the record. That's me being extreme.
The sound clarity is good. Above average and on the good side compared with the price. The bass is a bit low but installing Logi Tune allows a better control of it and some nice features. I strongly recommend getting the app. It is available for Win, Android, iOS, and Mac. It is indeed a good completion to your headset. Increasing value!
It allows connection to multiple devices and easy switching. Calls answering button is also there with volume adjusting. It takes no time to turn on and it lasts for very long time. I've been using it for several hours meeting on the first charge. Charging it was fast (using the provided USB-C cable).
Ear's speakers are well cushioned and pivoting around to comfortably seal your ears.
I'd recommend it for your online meetings as it works best if you work from home (even sometimes) as it offers some good features for precise microphone, long range BT, and good level of noise cancellation. Also, switching the microphone off and on is very intuitive and effective. I like that it doesn't show your mic is muted on Teams... That's just me!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Blink Mini 2 — Plug-in smart security camera, HD night view in color, built-in spotlight, two-way audio, motion detection, Works with Alexa (White) - 1 Camera
It is indeed a step forward. Good upgrade.
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I have already got several Blink cameras installed in my home monitoring system. They are all doing fine (mostly) for indoor applications. The wireless ones are ok but still lacking. This one is a good upgrade and a nice addition to my home system.
Beside the water resistance that was introduced with this Blink Mini 2, the camera quality for outdoor videos improved. Also, Blink added a better classification for the detected motion. If person motion was detected, the notification would list: "Person" a new feature to ignore any other motion and keep the ones with person detection.
Video quality, and image in general, improved. Night videos are getting clearer and the Blink2 is more responsive.
The LED flash light is good. It allows a better video call quality when the outside is dark.
The camera is well sealed. The length opening has a rubber gasket where it meets with the plastic enclosure. It should withstand Houston humidity and the outdoor conditions.
I am not big fan of wiring for outdoor camera so I am getting a power bank with a solar panel to install another Blink Mini2 on the far side of my house.
As I mentioned earlier, that's a good addition to my home system camera. It should help you too for some location where you may wish for an extra light recording.
I'd recommend getting it for indoor and outdoor applications.
Beside the water resistance that was introduced with this Blink Mini 2, the camera quality for outdoor videos improved. Also, Blink added a better classification for the detected motion. If person motion was detected, the notification would list: "Person" a new feature to ignore any other motion and keep the ones with person detection.
Video quality, and image in general, improved. Night videos are getting clearer and the Blink2 is more responsive.
The LED flash light is good. It allows a better video call quality when the outside is dark.
The camera is well sealed. The length opening has a rubber gasket where it meets with the plastic enclosure. It should withstand Houston humidity and the outdoor conditions.
I am not big fan of wiring for outdoor camera so I am getting a power bank with a solar panel to install another Blink Mini2 on the far side of my house.
As I mentioned earlier, that's a good addition to my home system camera. It should help you too for some location where you may wish for an extra light recording.
I'd recommend getting it for indoor and outdoor applications.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Maintain precise control over your iPad with the Insignia NS-TS3AIEW24 Active Stylus for iPad, iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad mini. This stylus functions just like your Apple Pencil, using its precise tip to target individual pixels. Tilt to adjust your line thickness when drawing, just like an actual pencil. It also features magnetic support with compatible models, letting you easily locate your stylus each time. Double tap the tail end of the stylus to turn it on or off, helping you to conserve battery life. An included USB-C cable charges your stylus in as little as 30 minutes, letting you get back to using your iPad as quick as possible. Don’t get caught off-guard without a working stylus – purchase this well-functioning and budget-friendly alternative to the Apple Pencil, today.
Matching the original stylus features. Good price.
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5.0
It is doing the same job as the original stylus. In general Insignia is building descent products for a good pricing. This one is no exception. Comparing this to the original iPad Stylus, it is very good! It is well made from premium material. It has a professional look and good battery life. Charging speed is also good. Pairing it with iPad is a bit tricky since you have to change the settings in the iPad to make it open for non-apple products.
It is coming with an extra tip and USB-C charging cable. Very well thought.
It sticks well to the side of the iPad. A lot alike the iPad original stylus.
Just to mention here, the instructions in the box mention a "Power Button". This stylus doesn't have a button. It is the top of the stylus that you have to tap/double tap to go in function.
The LED indicator is very easy to notice (for checking battery status: Charging, % levels).
It is a good addition to your iPad, if you don't have one already! it will help taking notes and filling forms and just any thing you can do with a pencil and a paper. I like the touch cancelling when using this Stylus so you can rest your hand on the screen without getting registered.
It is coming with an extra tip and USB-C charging cable. Very well thought.
It sticks well to the side of the iPad. A lot alike the iPad original stylus.
Just to mention here, the instructions in the box mention a "Power Button". This stylus doesn't have a button. It is the top of the stylus that you have to tap/double tap to go in function.
The LED indicator is very easy to notice (for checking battery status: Charging, % levels).
It is a good addition to your iPad, if you don't have one already! it will help taking notes and filling forms and just any thing you can do with a pencil and a paper. I like the touch cancelling when using this Stylus so you can rest your hand on the screen without getting registered.
I'd recommend this as it is well priced and fully functional (compared with original stylus). High quality and will last long for sure.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Improving on its legendary predecessor in every way, COROS Pace 3 packs an even more powerful punch. Track your training and recovery with a technologically advanced watch that's lightweight and comfortable, with outstanding data accuracy, and backed by the industry-leading COROS training software system. COROS Pace 3 paves the way to discover your potential.
Light weight, Amazing battery life. Good tracker.
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5.0
This is not the average smart watch to have! This one was made to be more as a fitness and activities tracker! They have in mind that it should be a light weight watch with battery that should last LONG TIME! So far, I like everything about it! The screen is amazing. It can be easily seen in daylight. When it goes to sleep, it is still on and visible (in light condition). The watch is really elegant and very light on your wrist.
The tracker app is more targeted to professionals with too many good features and useful information. I compared it with other sport watch / smart watch and with medical devices, the readings are coherent and accurate. The GPS and Altimeter are very effective and accurate as well without affecting the battery life (by much). I switched it to continuous heart rate monitoring instead of periodical monitoring and honestly the battery life is still very acceptable. I have charged it in the morning and passed a very active day with a lot of watch checking and by the end of the day I was still about 77% of battery life.
The only thing that I don't really like about it is the charging method. I believe a watch only way to charge should be wireless. That's my opinion.
Coros will help you get in shape and better understand your body's reaction to the activities you are doing. I love that. Again, it is maybe more professional addressed information but it is good to learn then keep on the easy data. Vital readings are more thorough with Coros than some other big names.
I'd recommend getting it if you do a lot of outdoor activities and benefits from the coaching that it offers. I like the storm alert feature. I'll be going mountain hiking soon! I am sure that I'll enjoy having it on my wrist. Battery life is also a big plus to me!
The tracker app is more targeted to professionals with too many good features and useful information. I compared it with other sport watch / smart watch and with medical devices, the readings are coherent and accurate. The GPS and Altimeter are very effective and accurate as well without affecting the battery life (by much). I switched it to continuous heart rate monitoring instead of periodical monitoring and honestly the battery life is still very acceptable. I have charged it in the morning and passed a very active day with a lot of watch checking and by the end of the day I was still about 77% of battery life.
The only thing that I don't really like about it is the charging method. I believe a watch only way to charge should be wireless. That's my opinion.
Coros will help you get in shape and better understand your body's reaction to the activities you are doing. I love that. Again, it is maybe more professional addressed information but it is good to learn then keep on the easy data. Vital readings are more thorough with Coros than some other big names.
I'd recommend getting it if you do a lot of outdoor activities and benefits from the coaching that it offers. I like the storm alert feature. I'll be going mountain hiking soon! I am sure that I'll enjoy having it on my wrist. Battery life is also a big plus to me!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The new GIGABYTE G6 establishes a groundbreaking standard through its seamless integration of AI and premium-grade hardware. Featuring a 13th Gen Intel Core processor and AI-accelerated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs, this laptop sets the benchmark for unparalleled gaming prowess. Immerse yourself in unmatched efficiency and durability.
Good laptop for both gaming and working. Powerful!
Customer Rating
5.0
Just half way between your daily use powerful laptop and your gaming machine. It has a powerful Intel i7 processor and 32 GB RAM with Nvidia RTX-4060. The screen is very bright and wide. High resolution and high refresh rate. Full keyboard (with Numbers). Good key travel without being noisy. The key caps are a bit on the smaller footprint but they are very easy to get used to when writing emails or editing documents. The track pad is very big. Something to appreciate. Camera quality is disappointing. I don't understand why most laptop try to stay with low quality cam...
WiFi is very fast and the range is adequate. Bluetooth is working fine without issues. Fast connecting to my external keyboard/mouse and headphone. The computer speakers are very good. They have true sound. The laptop microphones are acceptable. More on the good side. It is better to use a headphone (when gaming or conferencing).
Battery life is confusing. It would get some easy 5 hours in light usage but it would drop to 2 hours when loading it.
Games run fine without glitches or issues. I've tried several games without any issues. The only noticed problem is the power brick would get really hot when gaming. I've noticed the laptop would draw some power from the internal battery (sometimes). I tried to put the power supply on hard cool floor (instead of carpet) and it worked better. I think Gigabyte should have attached a more powerful power supply.
What I like more about such laptops is the variety of connections. This Gigabyte laptop offers an Ethernet port, 2 USB-C ports, MicroSD card reader, Headphone Jack + Microphone jack, 2 USB ports and HDMI port. There is also has a Mini DP port. Good for any use.
So, in summary: A nice looking laptop with full keyboard, large touch pad, Good connectivity, nice and large screen, good cooling system with powerful CPU and RAM... All for a good price.
Windows 11 runs great on it. The only thing that is missing (out of the box) is the Gigabyte control center. I don't know why it is not installed... Any ways, it is easy to get from their website. The Control Center helps controlling some features like fans speed, keyboard lighting and others.
I'd really recommend getting this laptop if you are trying to get a laptop that is mid way between your daily work tasks (and homework) and your escape to gaming realms. It is not that heavy to carry around with acceptable battery life.
If you want to use the camera, I'd advise you to get an external camera as it would offer better resolution.
WiFi is very fast and the range is adequate. Bluetooth is working fine without issues. Fast connecting to my external keyboard/mouse and headphone. The computer speakers are very good. They have true sound. The laptop microphones are acceptable. More on the good side. It is better to use a headphone (when gaming or conferencing).
Battery life is confusing. It would get some easy 5 hours in light usage but it would drop to 2 hours when loading it.
Games run fine without glitches or issues. I've tried several games without any issues. The only noticed problem is the power brick would get really hot when gaming. I've noticed the laptop would draw some power from the internal battery (sometimes). I tried to put the power supply on hard cool floor (instead of carpet) and it worked better. I think Gigabyte should have attached a more powerful power supply.
What I like more about such laptops is the variety of connections. This Gigabyte laptop offers an Ethernet port, 2 USB-C ports, MicroSD card reader, Headphone Jack + Microphone jack, 2 USB ports and HDMI port. There is also has a Mini DP port. Good for any use.
So, in summary: A nice looking laptop with full keyboard, large touch pad, Good connectivity, nice and large screen, good cooling system with powerful CPU and RAM... All for a good price.
Windows 11 runs great on it. The only thing that is missing (out of the box) is the Gigabyte control center. I don't know why it is not installed... Any ways, it is easy to get from their website. The Control Center helps controlling some features like fans speed, keyboard lighting and others.
I'd really recommend getting this laptop if you are trying to get a laptop that is mid way between your daily work tasks (and homework) and your escape to gaming realms. It is not that heavy to carry around with acceptable battery life.
If you want to use the camera, I'd advise you to get an external camera as it would offer better resolution.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Browse, explore and connect with confidence on the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 powered by a Celeron N4020 Processor. The IdeaPad 1 packs responsive performance in a thin and compact 17.9 mm chassis, making multitasking on-the-go a breeze. Get the most out of your device with a frameless display for more screen and Dolby Audio speakers, along with 11 hours of battery life and rapid charge. Great for video calls, the 720P camera comes with a privacy shutter to keep out spying eyes, as well as Smart Noise Cancelling to eliminate background noise.
Good hardware, bad OS choice...
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5.0
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In few words: this is an amazing laptop but it has a very bad OS choice (win11)…
I believe that win11 is a very heavy Operating System that should be not installed on this laptop. Out of the box, I tried to make it work. I’ve installed all the updates and gave win11 long time to arrange its files and so on. Many times it works. Even after longtime, the CPU usage is almost always at 100%. RAM around 90% with nothing running (by me). Then, when left to idle, the CPU usage will reach 100% once you move the cursor or just do anything. It will remain there for a while. I uninstalled all the unwanted programs that win11 came with. Still, not good enough. I tried to do my daily tasks with it. Most of them would require different browsers (other than Edge). They won’t play along with Win11. Overall, the laptop is usable but not if you know how a computer should perform or if you have a more capable one…
I believe that win11 is a very heavy Operating System that should be not installed on this laptop. Out of the box, I tried to make it work. I’ve installed all the updates and gave win11 long time to arrange its files and so on. Many times it works. Even after longtime, the CPU usage is almost always at 100%. RAM around 90% with nothing running (by me). Then, when left to idle, the CPU usage will reach 100% once you move the cursor or just do anything. It will remain there for a while. I uninstalled all the unwanted programs that win11 came with. Still, not good enough. I tried to do my daily tasks with it. Most of them would require different browsers (other than Edge). They won’t play along with Win11. Overall, the laptop is usable but not if you know how a computer should perform or if you have a more capable one…
Then, I gave up and I decided to drop Win11. I went for a Linux with xfce interface. And WOW.. Simply wow.
The instructions are very clear. The steps are very easy. I got Mint xfce installed in no time. Out of the box, all drivers worked without writing any commands. I did a quick clean-up and updates and I started using the laptop as my daily computer. It is a very nice laptop. Light weight, strong build and very nice keyboard. Webcam works fine. Objects close to the camera are fine, background is a bit blurry. It works fine in any lighting. I was able to run all my companies app through web browsers. I successfully edited documents and charts. I even created a presentation with the limited resources… I got a solid 10 hours battery (all day). I connected an external monitor (24”) and wow. The resolution is amazing (through HDMI).
Microphone and speakers are OK. Not very loud speakers but not noisy. I wish it had a backlight keyboard.
I kept monitoring the resources, the CPU is running at ease. Cooler than before. The RAM usage stays in good levels (Swap works fine).
Microphone and speakers are OK. Not very loud speakers but not noisy. I wish it had a backlight keyboard.
I kept monitoring the resources, the CPU is running at ease. Cooler than before. The RAM usage stays in good levels (Swap works fine).
You can still use it with the original Win11. The price is very fair to what you get. You can also switch and unlock the full potential.
I rate this laptop 5 stars. Win11 (on this laptop) 0 stars.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Lenovo - Yoga 2 2-in-1 11.6" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Pentium - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Silver
Only at Best BuyOnly at Best BuyLenovo Yoga 2 59440471 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Invite more flexibility into your work and play with this Lenovo Yoga 2-in-1 laptop. The flip-and-fold design lets you operate in four different modes — laptop, stand, tent or tablet — for the best viewing experience at home or on the go.Learn more about the New Windows ›
can you connect this to two monitors?
Yes you can through the micro HDMI connector.
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Can Lenova Yoga 2 run Java?
It does run JAVA. I use NetBeans also.
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Can any pen/stylus be used with it?
I use the same pen I use with my cellphone. Generic one.
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Does the computer "sleep" well? i.e. can you close it and re-open to where you are without having to completely shut down or log off easily
I don't shut it down at all. I keep it all the time on. When I am not using it, I just close the screen. When I am back I just open the lid and continue working...
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Does it run SolidWorks well?
No it does not run it... I can say: at all! The installation would not even start (Talking about new version of SW).
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Samsung - 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher - White
Samsung 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher: Make cleanup a breeze with this Samsung dishwasher. A double filtration system, combined with 4 cycle options and a fan-assisted drying mechanism produces a pristine clean that is customizable and efficient.
is it ok to use finish tabs or gel tabs instead of liquid dishwasher soap
I use both. I use the gel tabs for the main wash and the liquid dishwasher soap for the pre-wash cycle.
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Samsung 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher: Make cleanup a breeze with this Samsung dishwasher. A double filtration system, combined with 4 cycle options and a fan-assisted drying mechanism produces a pristine clean that is customizable and efficient.
Sanitize light remains on
The sanitize light remains on after the wash cycle has completed. The light does not turn off until the door is opened or the power button is turned off, why doesn't it turn off when the wash cycle is finished?
To remind you that the last washing cycle was a sanitize wash so the dishes may be hot. I like this feature.
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What is the life expectancy of the battery (in years)?
I am considering the 11.6 Yoga 2 model and the Sony 14 inch 2 in 1 i3 tablet. I am trying to see which will be the better buy in the long run.
It depends on the usage habit. Usually my laptop batteries last for at least 4 to 5 years. Not talking Asus here. Asus batteries last for 2 years only.
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Why the system clock always slow down?
The system clock always slow down after hours of use. I searched up on the internet, it seems like the battery for CMOS need to be replaced. Is that common for NEW machines? Can BestBuy fix it for me?
Just a suggestion (based on DELL issues) try to update the BIOS. Dell laptops have a famous problem with the BIOS clock getting behind the windows clock.
If you mean by "clock" the CPU speed, I don't feel that at all. Using the Lenovo Yoga for some really power requiring applications and still can't complain about the laptop performance.
I love this Yoga that much that I am getting an SSD for it soon.
If you mean by "clock" the CPU speed, I don't feel that at all. Using the Lenovo Yoga for some really power requiring applications and still can't complain about the laptop performance.
I love this Yoga that much that I am getting an SSD for it soon.
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Does this have a hybrid hard drive?
I'm confused - on the Lenovo website the yoga 2 11 comes with a hybrid hard drive, but the one on the best buy website does not - is that correct?
No hybrid hard drive found on mine. Got it from BestBuy.
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