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Hisense - 55" Class U7G Series Quantum 4K ULED Android TV
Sure, it’s great for Netflix, the big game and the real housewives of wherever. But the U7G is made for the gamers. It’s got our exclusive ULED technologies, 4K resolution, Quantum Dot Color, Dolby Vision HDR, Full Array Local Dimming zones and Android TV operating system. On top of all that, we added a 120Hz Native panel for smoother, more fluid motion and HDMI 2.1, Variable Refresh Rate and Auto Low Latency Mode for gaming. The U7G also has up to 1,000 nits peak brightness, which makes HDR ‘pop’ and means the picture is lit no matter how bright the room. All this looks great on paper. Now think how much better it would look on this TV.
Affordable quality for all and features for gamers
Customer Rating
5.0
Hisense continues to introduce feature rich, decent quality televisions at prices that are much more accessible than some of the premier brands. The new U7G line is designed with gamers in mind – with HDMI 2.1 inputs, this TV can support 120fps 4K and adaptive frame rates from the newest gaming consoles. It also features support for the current HDR standards, and has a 1000nit peak brightness with local dimming.
Setting up the TV is a straightforward affair, as an Android TV, it is easy and intuitive to use. One interesting thing, when I was setting up my Harmony remote, Logitech didn’t have a profile yet for the U7G. I used the profile for last year’s H9G and it works fine to get to menus, change inputs, etc, so the IR codes are close enough or exactly the same. The TV has a LOT of protective wraps and stickers on it, which isn’t a bad thing as it was well protected, it just took a bit to find all of the edges and get it all unpacked and set up. The TV has a minimalist design with a thin black bezel covered by the screen glass on 3 sides, and a thin metal strip along the bottom. One note, and Hisense is really clear on this, you have to be careful putting pressure on the screen edges during installation. If on an articulated mount, use the sides of the set to adjust, and don’t push directly on the screen.
Picture quality on this set is really good. For the price point, it’s hard to beat. The high peak brightness means all content really pops, but HDR content is on another level. High brightness is as important to HDR as color depth, and this TV can handle both parts of HDR. This TV has fewer local dimming zones than the 8 or 9 series from Hisense, but on a 55” panel, there isn’t a lot of bleed between the zones, and overall I thought it did a good job in high contrast scenes.
Gaming performance is really good. Minimal input lag and 120 FPS and adaptive frame rates really let you take advantage of the Xbox Series X or PS5 consoles, or a PC with an HDMI 2.1 output. I still find it strange and rather annoying that TVs don’t have a DisplayPort for connecting gaming PCs, especially TVs that are advertised to gamers. You’ll have to have a PC with an HDMI 2.1 port or use a gaming console to really push the features of this TV to the limits. This TV also features automatic low latency mode when a game starts up, which is handy so you don’t have to manually switch modes.
Overall, this is a great TV for all uses that won’t break the bank, and for gamers, offers both great image quality and high frame rates in 4K.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The SoundLink Flex wireless Bluetooth speaker is engineered to deliver clear, deep sound that’s powerful enough to fill a room and loud enough for outdoor adventures. Whether hanging from a backpack or lying flat by the pool, the speaker’s PositionIQ technology optimizes the sound for natural audio. The SoundLink Flex portable speaker has a sophisticated, inviting aesthetic and industrial design that blends durability, portability, and utility. With its silicone body, powder-coated steel grille, and reliable utility loop, this wireless speaker goes where you go and plays like you play. Listen to music while hiking, camping, or paddle boarding. Its highly durable materials allow it to withstand the elements and accidental mishaps, from drops to shocks. Its utility loop can attach to a clip or carabiner, so you can hang your speaker almost anywhere. And the Bluetooth outdoor speaker has been rigorously tested to meet an IP67 rating, which means it’s waterproof and dustproof. So, don’t worry if it accidentally falls into water or gets caught in the rain. SoundLink Flex also has a long-lasting battery life, offering up to 12 hours of unplugged play time per charge. For even more immersive sound, pair your SoundLink Flex with another Bose Bluetooth speaker, or connect it to a Bose smart speaker to extend your listening experience from inside the home to outside. Available in Black, White Smoke, Cypress Green, Stone Blue, and Carmine Red.
Big sound in a smaller package
Customer Rating
5.0
The Soundlink flex is the latest entry from Bose into the excellent Soundlink line. This model is compact and relatively affordable. It features IPX67 dust and waterproofing, meaning it can handle sandy and dusty conditions found outside or a quick dip in a pool if it gets knocked into the water.
Visually, the Bose has clean lines with a set of control buttons on the top, and a USB-C (YAY) charging port on the side. The control buttons control power, volume, Bluetooth, and a multi function button that can be used to invoke your device’s voice assistant, take calls, etc. A front and small rear grille dominate those surfaces. Outside of the grilles, the entire thing is wrapped in soft-touch silicone to help with bumps, and it features small raised feet for either sitting up on the long bottom edge or flat on a table. A nylon utility loop finishes out the outside of the speaker. Curiously, there is no cover for the charging port. If you are going to take this speaker to the beach or some other dirty environment I would suggest finding a USB-C dust plug to seal it up and keep sand and other grime out.
All of this is great, but how does it sound? This speaker has a single active driver and a passive radiator, as well as some internal sound routing between the two. Overall, the sound is tuned to the typical Bose signature sound, and for its size, sounds very good. It’s clean and clear at low to moderate volume, although you can hear it start to strain when pushed at higher volumes. Physics does come into play with a smaller driver element at some point. Bass is surprisingly present, although not thump your chest level. It does manage to play a very wide range of tones from the single driver, which is impressive. Compared to the Revolve+, it isn’t quite as clean or powerful, but for the size and portability, it’s quite good. This speaker also features a positional sensor so it can tell if it is upright or laying flat, and it changes the sound profile slightly to optimize for those orientations. Set in the middle of a table flat, it creates a good all around sound, and upright can fill a room or be heard clearly outside.
One really cool thing is linking multiple Soundlink speakers together in “party mode”. This allows even my older first generation Revolve+ speakers to link to this new model, and create a mesh of sound around an outdoor patio. You can also set them up in left/right mode with multiple speakers for stereo sound. I used the party mode for a couple of hours between a Revolve+ and the Flex, and only had an occasional sound drop as people were walking between the speakers. Very nice feature and good to see Bose continuing to support various generations of Soundlink speakers.
Overall, the Flex is a nice addition to the Bose Soundlink lineup. It’s well priced, and will create a great sound that will have your friends wondering how such a small speaker can create as full of a sound as it does, especially the tonal bass response. The addition of USB-C and the utility loop are nice touches, along with dust and waterproofing in a compact size, this speaker is built to go along on your next adventure.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Capture quality vlogs with this black GoPro HERO10 camera. The removable rechargeable 1720 mAh battery offers long shooting periods, while the rugged, waterproof design allows flexible use on different terrains. This GoPro HERO10 camera features a 1.4-inch screen for framing shots seamlessly, and the 23MP sensor captures 5.3K videos effortlessly.
Much needed upgrade
Customer Rating
5.0
GoPro’s new Hero camera is here! While it maintains the same shape and style of the Hero 9 (the 10 uses the same batteries and attachments as the 9, with the exception of the max lens mod), GoPro finally updates the main cpu to the new GoPro GP2. GoPro claims this chip is twice as fast, and it shows. Combined with a new sensor, this is the best GoPro to date. The outgoing model, the Hero 9, had a lot of features and had the first full color front screen on a GoPro, allowing for easy selfies and vlogging. Unfortunately, this additional draw on the system along with all of the advanced processing for high resolutions and frame rates made the 9 very sluggish. The menus, in particular, were a source of frustration. Thankfully, the new processor fixes this problem and the 10 is extremely responsive, feeling like a modern cell phone.
The processor upgrade also unlocks even higher frame rate options and video processing is better. I felt that the 9 had some aggressive processing, for example 2.7k video looked strangely overworked and the end result was a loss of detail. Video on the 10 seems to be improved, color is better, low light performance is less noisy while still holding on to detail, and video is clearer and more natural looking. Linear video with or without horizon leveling are available across even more video modes, along with some crazy high frame rates for slo-mo video. Notably, 5.3k can now be linear with hypersmooth at 60fps, and 2.7k can go as high as 240! Hypersmooth is still one of the most incredible features of this camera. It is truly amazing how well it stabilizes video. Handheld on a boat, on a bike, or even on a roller coaster, it is like the camera is on a gimbal while not needing any accessories.
For stills, super photos (HDR and processed for more color and clarity) process very quickly with the new processor. Since this camera packs even more pixels on the sensor, low light performance is still not great. It’s just the limits of optical sensors. Outside, it works well enough, but you can tell this camera is really for video.
The lens also has a new hydrophobic coating. It’s kind of uncanny how well water beads up and falls away from the lens. Combined with waterproofing to 33 ft, this camera is built for action right out of the box. Speaking of, I am happy GoPro decided to continue the change they made with the 9 and the Hero 10 ships with a case that is big enough to hold the camera and several accessories. This reduces trash waste and adds value to the package.
There are also other nice things this camera can do – you can link it to your phone for live streaming, or to a PC to be a webcam. Media transfers over wireless are also much faster, which is a good thing considering how large the video files can get. I would recommend at least a 256gb micro sd card.
Overall, this is the best GoPro to date, and if you are looking for a action camera that can record epic video of your adventures, this is one to consider for sure.
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ASUS - ROG Zephyrus 15.6" QHD Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 1TB SSD
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics produce high-quality visuals on the fast 15.6-inch 165hz QHD display. This ASUS notebook PC has 1TD SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
Performance you can live with
Customer Rating
5.0
The Asus Zephyrus G15 promises to balance both worlds – being portable and easy to live with, while still offering compelling performance for gamers. Can this new model for 2021 deliver? Time to put it through its paces and find out.
Flipping open the cover on the suitcase style box reveals the G15, with the power supply tucked underneath along with some paperwork. After unwrapping the system from the protective plastic, you can immediately feel the premium quality of the build materials. The laptop feels and looks like a well machined high-end laptop. For a system aimed towards gaming, it is very thin, light, and understated. It doesn’t scream gaming, which is appreciated. The cover has a series of finely machined holes, with a holographic film behind them. At the right angles, a subtle rainbow effect shines through, which much like the rest of the design, shows you that under the graphite color exterior, something special lies underneath. The system has a good number of I/O options, 2 USB-A ports on each side, and 2 USB-C ports on the left that support DisplayPort and up to 100W of power delivery if you need to run the machine in a pinch in a lower power mode or charge the battery. All of the USB ports are the USB 3.1 Gen 2 10gbps type. Rounding out the I/O ports on the left are an HDMI port, wired ethernet, an analog audio jack with support for headsets, and power. On the right, a micro SD card reader and a Kensington style lock point if you need to secure this thing so it doesn’t take a field trip with your jealous friends.
Give the fingerprint reading power button a push wakes up this beast. As expected, you are at the windows guided setup in no time. A neat trick is that if the power button got a good read on your finger when you power on the laptop, it automatically logs you in using Windows Hello. Be sure to run Windows update before doing a lot with the system, as well as updating all apps in the store. There are several apps and drivers that are updated and are important to keeping the system running. This system comes with a minimal amount of included software, Asus Armoury Crate, My Asus, and Dolby Atmos audio. If you notice a slight resonance buzz in the speakers above about 50% volume, the Dolby Atmos audio app is the key to fixing it. Changing the setting to “dynamic” in the app seems to make it stop. Dolby Atmos for headphones is also available to provide spatial audio for headphones, which I find does a really good job of virtual positional audio.
Using Armoury Crate, you can manage the system settings, keyboard lighting, performance profiles, and other aspects of the system. This is also where the AI Noise cancellation settings can be found. This is a pretty neat trick – using the microphone array on the laptop, the G15 can provide noise cancellation for both your microphone and your headset, regardless of the capability of the headset you are using. While it won’t compete with the best ANC headsets, it certainly helped cut down on ambient noises, especially the system fans, which I couldn’t hear at all when gaming with the fans going full tilt. On battery, setting the system to silent drops the performance curve, but it runs cool with no fans going. There is still plenty of power on tap in this mode for web browsing, productivity, and watching videos, while maximizing battery life to an astounding 10 hours or so leveraging the high capacity battery in the G15.
The display on this system is another highlight. At 15.6”, the 2560x1440 resolution is a good match for the display size, with a high enough DPI that text and images are sharp and crisp. I noticed little variance in the panel with a grey background, overall colors pop and the lighting is very uniform. The display can push up to 165hz and supports G-sync for variable refresh rate support. The refresh rate and panel resolution pair very well with the RTX 3070 in this machine, allowing for high frame rates at full native resolution. Viewing angles are decent and colors don’t wash out badly in dark areas in games. One omission here is an integrated webcam in the display bezel. This allows for a very thin bezel and helps the compact footprint of this powerhouse, but in the age of the pandemic it means that if you must use video, you need an external webcam or a different device. As this machine is designed to perform many roles and be portable, this miss limits your ability to pack light if you need to do video from time to time.
The keyboard is not overly loud and has RGB backlighting in a single zone. It’s not an optical mechanical keyboard, but it’s certainly functional with good spacing between the keys. It has been comfortable to use as I write this review. Since it is only a single zone backlight, it does make some of the effects pretty silly looking, like the starfield one that would normally light up and fade individual keys only makes the entire keyboard flash and fade randomly. I just stuck with a steady on mode.
Under the surface lies the real power of this system. The Ryzen 9 5900HS in here is just incredibly fast. 8 cores with hyperthreading, this thing rips through any workload you can throw at it with ease. The CPU is coupled to the new Nvidia RTX 3070 Max-Q, which provides a balance between performance, power consumption, and thermals. The 3070 has 8GB of GDDR6, and the system has 16gb of memory installed. The memory is kind of an odd configuration – 8gb is soldered on to the motherboard, while 8gb is user replaceable. If the memory module is replaced with a different capacity, it will break dual-channel memory support, resulting in slower memory performance feeding the CPU. 512mb of the system memory is also dedicated to the integrated graphics chip in the CPU, which provides low power graphics for most common tasks, while the 3070 is reserved for high performance graphics like gaming. Even so, 15.5gb of memory is plenty for most common applications and games. The 1TB NVMe SSD in the system is fast – 1.6GB/sec write and 2.0GB/sec read. The speeds in these PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives are just incredible, almost acting like a permanent RAM instead of the slow spinning platters of yesteryear.
Gaming performance is great, especially considering the hardware and some tradeoffs that are made to keep this compact and light form-factor. For games that support DLSS, the performance can really get good. In Fortnite it can average about 120fps in DirectX 12 RTX with DLSS on balanced mode and all other details set to epic. Some of the latest titles with everything turned on can still tax it, however nothing is what I would call “unplayable” on this machine. It won’t match a desktop running the latest graphics cards, or some of the other larger gaming laptops, but for 1440p gaming it is more than adequate now and for the reasonable future. Given the relatively compact size, light weight, and understated style I would pick this laptop to be my gaming on the go platform without hesitation.
Overall, despite a couple of odd quirks, this is one of the most capable portable gaming laptops you can buy. It hits the sweet spot between performance, portability, and price, while looking great, and is highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Record captivating vlogs and take brilliant photos with this black GoPro HERO9 camera. The high-quality CMOS sensor captures 5K video and up to 20.0MP images for stunning clarity, and support for a microSD card offers customizable storage space. This water-resistant GoPro HERO9 camera allows for use at the beach or pool.
The best GoPro Hero Yet
Customer Rating
4.0
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The GoPro Hero 9 is GoPro’s latest action camera, with some welcome new features and correcting one big mistake in the Hero 8 by bringing back the removable lens glass.
The first big change over past GoPro cameras is the packaging. Gone is the huge acrylic plastic box, and instead you get a case! This makes for less packaging waste, and the case isn’t half bad. My only complaint is that it is just kind of a big hole with no dividers, but some 1.5” Velcro cut to size straps fixed that, and it works great. Beyond that, you get the standard mix of a quick release mount, one adhesive base, charging cord, and battery.
The Hero 9 features a new sensor with more pixels than the previous Hero 7 or 8, allowing for more hypersmooth stability and availability (4K 60 linear is now possible) and 5k video at 30 FPS. Personally, 2.7k is still a resolution sweet spot in terms of file sizes, features, and quality, but having all of these options is nice. The low light performance with the higher density sensor is still just ok. In stills, I found the in-camera noise reduction completely crushed details like the pattern in a wood floor, even in decent indoor light. In video it’s ok but still not great. There are just limits that a small dense sensor can’t overcome. But this is a camera for outdoors, not for cave dwellers! And outside it really shines. Images are clear, and video is good. Be careful with the hypersmooth settings though, I found that setting them to the highest settings really hurt the final video quality. A 2.7k video at 60 FPS with high HS settings resulted in a video that looked like it was 1080p, at best. Be careful and only use the higher settings if really needed.
The other big improvement is the full color front screen that finally shows a preview of the image. This is great for selfies, vlogging, and using the GoPro at different angles. You can change this display to just information or off entirely from the menu. The back display works fine and is large and clear, however the touch sensitivity is a little buggy, often missing taps or swipes, and it is very slow to navigate. It’s definitely not as slick and intuitive as a smart phone. GoPro says they are aware of this issue and a planned firmware update will address the sensitivity issues at least. The camera also completely hard locked up on me once, requiring a battery pull to reset. You can tell the camera is new and has a few software kinks to work out, which GoPro generally does.
This camera takes the best things about the Hero 7, such as the removable lens, and the 8, with the flip down integrated camera mount bracket, and improves on them both with longer battery life, a new sensor, and a full color front screen. If you are in the market for an action camera, you should consider the Hero 9 on your short list.
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Sony - High Power Audio System with Bluetooth - Black
Feel the music with the JET BASS BOOSTER and High-efficiency Tweeters inside the all-in-one MHC-V13 Home Audio System. Make the party yours with a speaker light, Karaoke function, and more. New functions like Party Playlist and Karaoke Ranking via Sony’s Fiestable app turn the party into a full-on interactive experience for everyone in attendance.
Good party speaker
Customer Rating
4.0
The new Sony V13 is designed to be your all-in-one “compact” party speaker solution. It features Bluetooth, a mic/guitar input, FM tuner, CD player, USB port, and a stereo analog input for all of your party connection needs.
Unboxing the V13 you realize how relative a term like “compact” can be – this thing is still pretty big, standing almost 2 feet tall. It’s not too heavy though, coming in at about 17 pounds, with an easy carry handle on the back top so you can take it where the party is. It has a flip out mic holder for those crazy karaoke parties. It also has an IR remote and when connected via Bluetooth a companion app that allows for control of the unit. The app also allows for changing the color of the speaker light. The speaker light is a neat feature, although I wish it had a mode to just be on with a static color. The options are flashing, ambient which is a “breathing” effect through different colors, and a mode that reacts to the sounds the system is making, or off.
The system has different presets for different sound styles, as well as the ever present MEGA BASS button to really kick up the bass output. In my testing, I found that the flat (least altered) preset with mega bass on seemed to balance the oomph you expect from a speaker like this with the tweeters, without over stressing the unit. There were times on some of the other presets you could tell that the preset plus Mega Bass and the input sound pushed the system further than it was able to go, resulting in a muddy bass sound. The upward angle on the tweeters combined with the shaped cones around them really project sound well up and out around the system. It can be clearly heard outdoors over a good distance if turned up. The jet bass ports off of the woofer also help with sound projection in your room or outside.
I actually found this to be a great companion speaker to an outdoor TV. It has the power to really bring movies to life, while being built to be moved in and out easily.
Overall, this unit provides decent portability with good sound quality and can certainly liven up your party or outdoor music and movie experience. If you are looking for a speaker that can handle everything from Bluetooth to analog to CDs to Karaoke with just about every type of input you would need, this one should be on your list.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keurig - K Supreme Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker - Black
Elevate your everyday coffee experience to delicious new heights with the Keurig® K-Supreme™ Single Serve coffee maker. The K-Supreme™ coffee maker is the first series of Keurig® brewer to feature MultiStream Technology™, an innovative new way to more evenly saturate the coffee grounds* in every K-Cup® pod. This technique extracts full flavor and aroma from your K-Cup® pod, so you can enjoy an exceptionally flavorful experience every time you brew. Looking to customize your perfect cup? Use the Strong button for a stronger, more intense coffee taste or brew hot over ice for a refreshingly delicious iced coffee. No matter what you prefer, you can enjoy 6, 8, 10, or 12 oz. of your favorite coffee, tea, cocoa, and more – all freshly brewed in minutes. The K-Supreme™ coffee maker is travel mug-friendly, and the stylish 66 oz. dual-position reservoir makes it easy to refill and easy to find the perfect spot on your countertop. Choose from hundreds of delicious varieties of K-Cup® pods or brew your own ground coffee with the My K-Cup® Universal Reusable Coffee Filter (sold separately). *vs. Keurig® leading K-Classic® brewer
More Holes for More Flavor
Customer Rating
5.0
The Keurig K-Supreme is the latest full sized model from Keurig, featuring Multstream technology that is supposed to help more fully saturate the K-cups and pull out more flavor by punching 5 holes in the cups and running water through all of them. It also features a water tank that can be located to the side or behind the main unit, allowing for more flexibility to fit your space.
In the box are the unit, some instructions, and the filter set. I always use distilled water in coffee machines to avoid scale and the need for any kind of consumable filters, but it’s here if you need or want to use it. Setup and operation are simple. If you have used a Keurig or other instant coffee machine before this will be easy to figure out.
There are a couple of differences from the other full sized machine from Keurig, the K-Elite. The Supreme has no clock or scheduled start up, and has one fewer volume option (the Elite can do an espresso shot size, but not sure why you would use that in a coffee machine that is designed for volume). It also doesn’t have a dedicated button for hot water, but that button was redundant anyway as all you need to do is run the machine empty and press the big K button to have it put out hot water. I do like that the buttons now list the amount of liquid the machine is going to make, and the straight down direct loading of the cups is easier with less chance of dripping. The water tank is much more convenient, although slightly smaller. It has a handle for easy removal and refilling, and the adjustable position is really handy for fitting in different spaces. It is also shorter and more compact than the Elite, although the clearance required to open the lid is just slightly taller as it has to open fully to allow for the cups to be loaded. It still fits and opens under standard cabinets, and overall is a lot less “chunky” than the Elite.
Load it with water, and we are ready to go. The big test is if the Multistream technology actually makes a difference, especially on strong brews. It does seem to extract more flavor, allowing for a bolder cup (and more complete use of your K cups). It also works well for things like hot chocolates, allowing for a complete empty of the K cup.
Overall, the K-Supreme delivers on the promise of a more complete and stronger brew using the new Multstream technology. It’s also more compact and flexible than other full sized Keurig units with a simple and straightforward set of buttons to use to make it work. If you are in the market for a new machine, this one should be on your list.
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Hisense - 65" Class H9G Quantum Series LED 4K UHD Smart Android TV
Enjoy a cinematic theater experience at home with this 65-inch Hisense H9G quantum 4K Android TV. Quantum dot technology combined with Dolby HDR deliver high definition to video streaming and games, and the various backlighting and dimming options provide a brilliant picture in any lighting. This 65-inch Hisense H9G quantum 4K Android TV has voice command so you can skip the remote and go straight to your favorite program.
Premium TV, fantastic value
Customer Rating
5.0
Hisense has come into the US TV with aggressive pricing and often budget panels that provide a good value to customers looking for an affordable low cost per inch TV that meets most of their needs. Hisense wasn’t really known for being a premium TV brand until the introduction last year of the H9F series, which is improved upon in this year’s H9G. How well does this new TV do, and does it trade off too many things for its low price compared to the competition? Let’s take a look…
Unboxing this 65” class panel is pretty straightforward - it’s a huge box with the requisite styrofoam, higher density foam in front of the display, and display covers. One little thing to note, the TV comes with two side protector panels taped to the display, do not remove those until the TV is set up in its final position. There are numerous warnings in the manuals and packaging that since this TV has almost no bezel, that you need to take caution not to put too much pressure on the display panel. That is the price we pay for looks..which are very good. I was pleasantly surprised at how clean this TV looks. A sleek, cut steel bottom bezel with almost no bezel on the sides or top, and a very understated Hisense logo on the bottom make this one good looking TV that should fit in any décor. I’m very impressed with the look.
Once unboxed and in position, it’s time to set it up! I wall mounted it and there are two low profile feet in the box for those who want to set it on something. Powering on the TV it starts though a series of setup steps, as an Android TV you can use an android phone to set up the TV, or enter details like wireless networking manually using the remote. The remote is pretty basic, but does have a mic that can be used with the google assistant, which is built in. Since this is an Android TV with Google assistant, you will need a Google account to really use this TV. Many people have one, but it is something to consider if you really don’t like Google or something. Once connected, the TV detects a couple of updates to the system software, once applied you are up and running!
Even during setup, you can tell that this TV is probably different from many you have seen. It’s capable of incredible brightness. With a panel that is a full 1000 nits at peak, and a dense full array backlighting grid, it really is something to see if you haven’t seen a TV that can do this before. What it means is that, especially when displaying HDR and Dolby Vision content, light sources actually have luminance. The opening and ending of Toy Story 4, with its excellent lighting, is a great example of what this set and Dolby Vision can do. It’s as if the lights are actually shining in the room with you. While this might sound like it would be too bright, it really isn’t and the content pops in a way that not even a movie theater can fully duplicate. I would suggest having some kind of bias or ambient lights though if you are planning to use this TV in total darkness. It also has modes that limit the lighting range in case it is too intense.
I found the picture overall to be excellent. There is minimal “dirty screen effect”, with a very uniform picture, especially in a panel in this price range. 4K HDR and Dolby Vision content really shines. The panel is clear and bright. Gaming also looks great, although some HDR games may need to be recalibrated to not be overly dark with the dynamic range the TV can handle. The TV doesn’t have the strongest upscaler for regular cable HD content, although it looks good enough, and cable TV now is so compressed that there is only so much any upscaling engine can do. You’d be hard pressed to find a competitor TV that looks this good at this price point, and to get a better one is going to cost about twice as much. Few people would be able to see the difference. While it can’t quite compete with an OLED for black level detail, it does blow them away in peak brightness, won’t burn in, and costs about a third of the price of those displays. I also didn’t notice much of an issue with light blooming around brighter light sources, again a feature of a more densely packed full array backlight.
The panel in this TV is a true 120hz refresh rate capable panel, which helps with reducing lag and motion blur. It has 4 HDMI ports and optical output for connections to your gear. Sadly, this TV does not feature any HDMI 2.1 ports, so connecting it to a gaming console that can do 120hz isn’t an option. It also doesn’t support variable refresh rates or automatic low latency modes. That said, gaming modes did seem to have low input lag and it performs well for 4K and 4K HDR gaming off of an Xbox One X. One note, to get the Xbox to enable HDR gaming, the picture menu has to be configured for enhanced HDMI 2.0 Format instead of standard. I found the motion enhancement modes to work about as well as expected – meaning I ended up turning them off. The oddly irregular motion issues where content seems to switch from native frame rates to the enhanced interpolated ones are sometimes noticeable, and one member of my household gets almost motion sick with ultra high frame rates, so we turn it off. It can be tuned and adjusted though if it’s something you would like to use. The HDMI settings for HDR input, motion controls, and modes are all pretty much trial and error because inexplicably there is no full user manual out for this TV yet. All that seems to be available is the quick start guide. It’s really challenging to know what to find or what some of the settings mean when there isn’t a manual published on Hisense’s support site, even though it is referenced in the quick start guide. I can’t knock the TV set for this, but Hisense needs to get a manual out ASAP for this TV.
The TV speakers are passable. They were a little buzzy with an odd resonance sound for the default sounds the TV makes when going through the menus, which wasn’t great. A sound bar or home theater setup is recommended as always for a better sound experience.
The Android OS is decent for a Smart TV. It at least has a complete app and operating system ecosystem behind it, so it will be updated frequently and be current for a long time, helping to future proof the set. Having far field voice control and the Google Assistant is handy, especially for turning off the set when it’s left on accidentally. There is also a physical switch to turn off the microphones if this is a feature you don’t want active, which will help those with privacy concerns.
Overall, for the money, this TV is amazing. It’s sure to wow your friends (when they can come back to your house) and most people wouldn’t be able to tell this set from one costing two or three times as much. It’s feature packed (although the core gamer crowd might want some of the latest HDMI features) and is an excellent value. I’d recommend it for anyone wanting a very capable TV at a price that is hard to believe.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Razer - BlackShark V2 Wired Gaming Headset for PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox X|S, and Xbox One - Black
If esports is everything, give it your all with the Razer BlackShark V2. Introducing a triple threat of amazing audio, superior mic clarity and supreme sound isolation. Fitted with titanium-coated drivers, a USB sound card, softer ear cushions and THX Spatial Audio, your time to turn pro is now.
Great sound and comfort
Customer Rating
4.0
The Razer Blackshark V2 is a wired headset with esports gamers in mind. It has a lot of features, including a new headphone driver design and an included USB sound card with THX Spatial audio. Does it live up to the hype, and can it be worn for hours without making your head feel like it’s being crushed by the Mountain? Let’s find out!
Opening the box, there is a bit of paperwork, and then the headset, cable, and USB sound card all attached together in a drawstring bag. Even though it looks like the cable might pull out of the headset, don’t try! It’s permanently attached to the headset. The cable has a higher quality braided jacket, but I personally really hate attached cables. It makes the entire headset dependent on that cable not getting a short in it. It also means you can’t detach it for travel, so you have to have a case or the included bag with space off of the ear cup to pack it. Finally, you can’t put on a shorter or longer cable (without an extension) to suit your setup, if you use a controller for audio, you will need to use the attached cinch on the cable to control the slack.
Moving on from my annoyance with the cable, the headset has a lot going for it. The controls on the left ear cup are easy to use, with a detent at 50% volume so you know where you are easily. It also has a push button mute/unmute. The headband is nicely wrapped with soft material on the top and memory foam on the bottom. The adjustment is interesting – it is just a pull down to adjust like most other headsets, but there are two thin black steel wires that connect to the ear up hinges. It doesn’t allow the ear cups to pivot to lay flat, but it’s extremely light and allows more air circulation around the ear cushions. Wearing the headset is a dream. I actually forget I’m wearing them. They are incredibly light and the clamping strength needed to hold them is so low that you can wear them for hours without a headache. The memory foam ear cushions just form to your head and it all feels right without getting hot.
Plugging in the USB sound card automatically launches the Razer Synapse software installer. Having to create an account is mildly annoying, but so common now that you barely notice. The software gives a lot of control over the sound and microphone, and the ability to tune the THX spatial audio to different apps or games, with automatic audio profile switching. The card will work with any headset, so if you decide to use something else some day you can still retain control over your audio. It adds a lot to the value of the kit.
The microphone is good, comms were reported as clear and easy to understand by others I was playing with. One little thing – when the ambient noise reduction option was enabled, it dropped my mic volume overall, so I was harder to hear speaking with my natural voice level. No one reported any noise getting in anyway, so I left this setting off. The software/sound card also allow the mic audio to be fed back into the headset, avoiding the “shouting into a cave” effect when wearing fully enclosed over the ear headsets.
Finally, the audio! Razer promises a best of all worlds with the titanium coated triforce drivers in the headset. The theory is that different parts of the single driver diaphragm have their own tuning, so the one driver can provide better sound for the highs, mids, and lows. Does it work? Yeah. The sound quality is really great, playing games or listening to music, this headset can do it all. At this price point, it is a great value. It also does a good job of isolating outside noise without fully active cancellation. I like ANC in the right situation, but it comes with a ton of tradeoffs (and more cost) and isn’t needed for most gaming environments.
The spatial audio effects work very well – using both the THX audio included with the sound card, and Dolby Atmos for Headphones on my Xbox, the simulated surround sound is really convincing. Spatial audio needs well balanced and capable drivers to work right, and it works great here. Compared to my other headset (in the same price range), which lacks bass, it is much easier to pinpoint sounds with this headset using the same sound card and spatial audio settings.
Overall, at this price point, this headset is fantastic. The Triforce drivers are the real deal, and the included usb sound card gives a lot of control. The headset would be pretty close to perfect if the cable wasn’t permanently attached. It’s enough of an issue for me that it cost the headset a star, but I would still recommend it for the sound quality and incredible comfort.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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All the Power You Expect, without the Cord. Go where ambition takes you with the Cordless Hand Mixer from KitchenAid. Designed with a powerful rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery, the new cordless hand mixer delivers optimal run time and performance, so you can cook wherever*, whatever, and however you choose. Make up to 200 cookies on a full charge.***Indoor use only. **Based on 4 batches of chocolate chip cookies.
Convenient
Customer Rating
4.0
This cordless hand mixer from Kitchenaid offers a lot of performance in a convenient cordless package. The mixer features 7 speeds and comes with a set of wire mixer paddles and the power adapter. It’s very straightforward to set up, just make sure the correct paddle is going into the correct hole!
Being all DC powered, the unit is quiet and the cordless operation super flexible. The unit doesn’t quite have as much raw speed or torque as a corded mixer or the flexibility of using different paddle types. It does have enough power to shred cooked chicken breast for a pulled chicken BBQ (thanks Alton Brown) and for most typical tasks like mixing batter or light dough. Whipping cream or mixing thick dough or other similar tasks might be better suited for a corded hand mixer or a stand mixer that offer more speed and torque.
One minor quibble is that I wish the charging port was some form of USB instead of a proprietary port and power supply, if that cord shorts or you have an issue the mixer is pretty much dead. Also having a sealed internal battery that will wear out means this unit isn’t going to last forever like your grandma’s old one from 1970 that still keeps going.
Overall, this is a capable mixer with cordless convenience that will meet most people’s needs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Capture quality vlogs with this black GoPro HERO10 camera. The removable rechargeable 1720 mAh battery offers long shooting periods, while the rugged, waterproof design allows flexible use on different terrains. This GoPro HERO10 camera features a 1.4-inch screen for framing shots seamlessly, and the 23MP sensor captures 5.3K videos effortlessly.
Does it use the same size batteries as prior version?
ASUS - ROG Zephyrus 15.6" QHD Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 1TB SSD
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics produce high-quality visuals on the fast 15.6-inch 165hz QHD display. This ASUS notebook PC has 1TD SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
May I know this model come with ryzen 7 and RTX 3060? or GTX 1660ti? thx
This model has a Ryzen 9 and an RTX 3070 Max-Q
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ASUS - ROG Zephyrus 15.6" QHD Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 1TB SSD
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics produce high-quality visuals on the fast 15.6-inch 165hz QHD display. This ASUS notebook PC has 1TD SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
The spec list says 2*2.5W speakers. It should be 4 speakers and 2 tweeters according to the asus website???? Does this have the 90 Whr battery?
I wouldn't fully trust the best buy spec sheet. Yes, it has the 90 Whr battery. On the silent performance setting, it can get about 10 hours of run time.
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ASUS - ROG Zephyrus 15.6" QHD Gaming Laptop - AMD Ryzen 9 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 1TB SSD
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics produce high-quality visuals on the fast 15.6-inch 165hz QHD display. This ASUS notebook PC has 1TD SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
Does the lid have some color inside some of the dots? I know this one doesn't have an animated lid, but several pictures show the lid with streaks of colors in it, but the one I have seen in person appeared to be solid grey (with no color in the dots).
There is a holographic film under most of the dots. When the light catches it just right, you'll see a pop of rainbow color peek through. It's pretty cool.
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Razer - BlackShark V2 Wired Gaming Headset for PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox X|S, and Xbox One - Black
If esports is everything, give it your all with the Razer BlackShark V2. Introducing a triple threat of amazing audio, superior mic clarity and supreme sound isolation. Fitted with titanium-coated drivers, a USB sound card, softer ear cushions and THX Spatial Audio, your time to turn pro is now.
Can I use this headset with my Macintosh computer and my Android phone?
You can use this with any device with a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, or an adapter that has that type of jack on it.
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All the Power You Expect, without the Cord. Go where ambition takes you with the Cordless Hand Mixer from KitchenAid. Designed with a powerful rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery, the new cordless hand mixer delivers optimal run time and performance, so you can cook wherever*, whatever, and however you choose. Make up to 200 cookies on a full charge.***Indoor use only. **Based on 4 batches of chocolate chip cookies.
Does this have metal gears?
I would say no. The attachment points to the paddles are plastic at any rate, and that is likely to be the area of the most wear.
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Canon - PIXMA TS8320 Color All-In-One Inkjet Printer
Obtain high-quality color prints with this Canon PIXMA wireless inkjet all-in-one printer. The 4.3-inch LCD touch-screen panel simplifies operation, while dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity and voice-activated printing provide enhanced efficiency and support a smooth workflow. This Canon PIXMA wireless inkjet all-in-one printer utilizes a six-ink system with a photo blue ink tank for brilliant results.Prints up to 15 ISO ipm* in black, up to 10 ipm* in color
Does this device scan aswell as print.
Canon - PIXMA TS8320 Color All-In-One Inkjet Printer
Obtain high-quality color prints with this Canon PIXMA wireless inkjet all-in-one printer. The 4.3-inch LCD touch-screen panel simplifies operation, while dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity and voice-activated printing provide enhanced efficiency and support a smooth workflow. This Canon PIXMA wireless inkjet all-in-one printer utilizes a six-ink system with a photo blue ink tank for brilliant results.Prints up to 15 ISO ipm* in black, up to 10 ipm* in color
Does this printer support 5ghz wifi systems?
Canon - PIXMA TS8320 Color All-In-One Inkjet Printer
Obtain high-quality color prints with this Canon PIXMA wireless inkjet all-in-one printer. The 4.3-inch LCD touch-screen panel simplifies operation, while dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity and voice-activated printing provide enhanced efficiency and support a smooth workflow. This Canon PIXMA wireless inkjet all-in-one printer utilizes a six-ink system with a photo blue ink tank for brilliant results.Prints up to 15 ISO ipm* in black, up to 10 ipm* in color
Does this printer have Air Print feature
Canon - PIXMA TS8320 Color All-In-One Inkjet Printer
Obtain high-quality color prints with this Canon PIXMA wireless inkjet all-in-one printer. The 4.3-inch LCD touch-screen panel simplifies operation, while dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity and voice-activated printing provide enhanced efficiency and support a smooth workflow. This Canon PIXMA wireless inkjet all-in-one printer utilizes a six-ink system with a photo blue ink tank for brilliant results.Prints up to 15 ISO ipm* in black, up to 10 ipm* in color