xKing
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The Ridge is a minimalist, RFID blocking wallet. The main cardholder uses elastic to expand to hold up to 12 IDs and credit cards. The typical leather bifold gets packed with faded receipts and unnecessary cards, resembling something more like a suitcase than a wallet. The Ridge is minimalist without being limiting. It’s about carrying less but always having what you need.
Minimalist design, fits anywhere
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4.0
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Design of this wallet is truly minimalist - 2 pieces of acrylic with aluminum veneer plates strapped together by the elastic bands. Whole thing is exactly the size of a credit card so your cards just go in between the acrylic plates. Notch on the side serves as an aid to remove the cards - whole deck comes out and if your card (wallet holds up to 12) is not the top or the bottom - you'll need to either pull the whole stack out or try fanning them out in place somehow. Not very convenient especially if you are in a hurry. Putting whole deck back in is kind of ordeal as well (start with a single card to create an opening and then slide the rest in). Cash strap allows you to fold the bills two times and secure using elastic strap, you would need to pull out the whole stack when you need it.
Overall if minimalism is what you looking for (and you use Apple or Android pay everywhere, real cards are needed as a backup only) - this wallet would definitely work, however with minimalist design you loose convenience.
Ridge has a great selection of accessories - replacement elastic straps, veneer plates, screws, coin tray, bottle opener so it's easy to build something that fits you personally, however there are other compact wallet designs out there in about the same price range, look those up to make an informed purchase decision.
Overall if minimalism is what you looking for (and you use Apple or Android pay everywhere, real cards are needed as a backup only) - this wallet would definitely work, however with minimalist design you loose convenience.
Ridge has a great selection of accessories - replacement elastic straps, veneer plates, screws, coin tray, bottle opener so it's easy to build something that fits you personally, however there are other compact wallet designs out there in about the same price range, look those up to make an informed purchase decision.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Roomba Combo j9+ robot is the ultimate in vacuuming and mopping with 100% more powerful suction* and an Auto-Retract Mopping System that lifts its mop pad up onto the robot to keep carpets fresh and dry. Dirt Detective, powered by iRobot OS, will automatically clean the dirtiest rooms first. While the new Clean Base Auto-Fill Dock delivers up to 60 days of debris-emptying and 30 days of refilling water or solution for totally independent cleaning. All in a premium design that you won't want to hide away.
Great all around house cleaner, soft needs work
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5.0
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I've been using robot cleaners for my home for a while (I'm not a big fan of manual labor, lol) and previously used separate robots for vacuuming and moping. After a while I made a list of things that I need to have:
* It must be a single machine, I don't like 2 robots out at the same time, they don't sync well, they make twice the noise
* Self emptying station is a must, robots typically have a very small dust compartment and require emptying quite often which is a messy job.
This Roomba combo unit hit all my requirements. All I really need to do is to fill the water/cleaning solution tank in the base (which is actually huge, holds at least a gallon) and change the dust bag in the base when it's time. Everything else is hands off!
Robot will gradually discover your house and build a detailed map, every room will be marked along with flooring type and how dirty it was last time so robot will be able to predict when next cleaning is needed.
You can pick the rooms (or areas like "around the couch") in the app and send robot on a cleaning mission. Robot will take pictures of unknown objects (like curtains) and send them to you so you can decide - should robot avoid those or not.
Now a few minor issues I had - robot did get stuck a couple of times and quite often has issues with docking. It will stop 3 feet off the docking station and report a "docking issue" in the app. I hope those growing issues will get fixed in the future software updates.
Overall - if you have a combination of hardwood and carpet - it's the robot for you!
* It must be a single machine, I don't like 2 robots out at the same time, they don't sync well, they make twice the noise
* Self emptying station is a must, robots typically have a very small dust compartment and require emptying quite often which is a messy job.
This Roomba combo unit hit all my requirements. All I really need to do is to fill the water/cleaning solution tank in the base (which is actually huge, holds at least a gallon) and change the dust bag in the base when it's time. Everything else is hands off!
Robot will gradually discover your house and build a detailed map, every room will be marked along with flooring type and how dirty it was last time so robot will be able to predict when next cleaning is needed.
You can pick the rooms (or areas like "around the couch") in the app and send robot on a cleaning mission. Robot will take pictures of unknown objects (like curtains) and send them to you so you can decide - should robot avoid those or not.
Now a few minor issues I had - robot did get stuck a couple of times and quite often has issues with docking. It will stop 3 feet off the docking station and report a "docking issue" in the app. I hope those growing issues will get fixed in the future software updates.
Overall - if you have a combination of hardwood and carpet - it's the robot for you!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Dyson V15s Detect Submarine is engineered with the power, intelligence, versatility, and run time to deep clean your whole home. Now with three cleaner heads for all-in-one cleaning. The Submarine cleaner head washes hard floors and removes wet and dry debris simultaneously. The Fluffy Optic cleaner head reveals invisible dust on hard floors. The de-tangling Digital Motorbar cleaner head deep cleans carpets and hard floors without tangles and adapts suction power to floor type.⁴ A piezo sensor intelligently optimizes power and run time based on the debris picked up, reporting it all on the LCD screen.⁴ The versatile cordless format transforms into a handheld vacuum with one click so you can clean up high, down low, and everywhere in between. Comes with a 2-year warranty and lifetime Dyson support.
Not a wet vac, just has a mopping attachment
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Let's get the main thing out of the way - it's not really a wet vacuum that you can suck the spill up with, it just comes with a brand new mopping attachment. When mopping attachment is in use - vacuum's motor is not running, you pretty much just use the battery to spin the mopping roller in the attachment. It won't pickup large amounts of liquid from the floor like a shop vac would.
That said - it's actually an excellent vacuum! It comes with a whole bunch of attachments:
Regular floor turbo brush with anti-tangle system that pushes hair off of the rotating brush (which is awesome when you have family members with long hair)
Narrow furniture turbo brush with the same anti-hair-tangle system.
Laser brush - it's made for hardwood floors and lights up the dust with the green "laser like" beam - makes spotting dirty spots super easy, I had a few shocks first time I used that attachment and realized how messy some corners were!
Mopping attachment - you pretty much pour water or hardwood cleaner into container on the attachment itself, connect it to the vacuum wand and go mop! Mopping roller is turning which causes is to pickup clean water, apply it on the floor surface and then wring out the roller to the dirty water reservoir (also part of the attachment, vacuum does not suck dirty water up). I could easily see how effective that system is just by looking at the dirty water container - it was nasty!
Vacuum power head includes dust container (which is easy to empty into a trash can), motor and battery. Small display at the back of the power head shows how dirty the air is and vacuum automatically adjusts suction power depending on what you cleaning, sometimes it rises the suction to the point when brush gets stuck to the carpet and kinda hard to move! Battery lasts about 30 minutes, I was actually able to vacuum and mop 3000sq ft house no problem on a single charge.
Overall - if you are still using corded vacuum - upgrade to Dyson V15 - it has a ton of power, battery endurance and various attachment for any cleaning job you can think of!
That said - it's actually an excellent vacuum! It comes with a whole bunch of attachments:
Regular floor turbo brush with anti-tangle system that pushes hair off of the rotating brush (which is awesome when you have family members with long hair)
Narrow furniture turbo brush with the same anti-hair-tangle system.
Laser brush - it's made for hardwood floors and lights up the dust with the green "laser like" beam - makes spotting dirty spots super easy, I had a few shocks first time I used that attachment and realized how messy some corners were!
Mopping attachment - you pretty much pour water or hardwood cleaner into container on the attachment itself, connect it to the vacuum wand and go mop! Mopping roller is turning which causes is to pickup clean water, apply it on the floor surface and then wring out the roller to the dirty water reservoir (also part of the attachment, vacuum does not suck dirty water up). I could easily see how effective that system is just by looking at the dirty water container - it was nasty!
Vacuum power head includes dust container (which is easy to empty into a trash can), motor and battery. Small display at the back of the power head shows how dirty the air is and vacuum automatically adjusts suction power depending on what you cleaning, sometimes it rises the suction to the point when brush gets stuck to the carpet and kinda hard to move! Battery lasts about 30 minutes, I was actually able to vacuum and mop 3000sq ft house no problem on a single charge.
Overall - if you are still using corded vacuum - upgrade to Dyson V15 - it has a ton of power, battery endurance and various attachment for any cleaning job you can think of!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Designed for protection with raised bezels for your screen and camera lens, 4.9 ft. of drop protection, and 1x military-grade standard protection, no need to blink if you drop it, because your Apple iPhone 15 Pro is safe with the Mirror Case with MagSafe for Apple iPhone 15 Pro. With an electroplate-coated polycarbonate structure, your Apple iPhone 15 Pro now functions as a mirror, minus the glass! Perfect for checking your reflection on-the-go, so you and your phone look flawless. CASETiFY's upgraded Mirror Case CTF-12692439-16006000 features new side sockets that seamlessly attach phone charms.
Excellent protection, sustainable manufacturing
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5.0
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I never though having a mirror on a phone case would be of any use for me, but it's actually pretty handy - working on the house or doing vehicle maintenance sometimes it's quite useful! That said case's main purpose is of course to protect the phone. iPhone 15 camera is sticking so much out that it's pretty much requires a protective case to lay on the flat surface, it would just rest on the camera lenses otherwise, this case has a protective border around the camera assembly as well as the border around the screen to protect your glass surfaces. Front of the case allows for the screen protector to be placed without any interference. Volume and power buttons are protected with the plastic buttons as usual, however the new action button is exposed, which makes it easy to locate without looking at the phone itself. There is also a provision to attach a lanyard next to the phone's power button to provide some extra security. Case does not seem to interfere with the MagSafe magnets at the back of the phone and allows for accessories to be attached and recognized by the phone without any issues, charging speed is not affected either. Great purchase!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Level up with QuietComfort Ultra headphones – immersive, personalized sound meets premium, next-level noise cancelling headphones. Pushing the boundaries with breakthrough spatial audio, these wireless headphones take what you’re hearing inside your head and place it in front of you for more natural, real sounding music. Whatever your music source, it’s just like listening to it live when you’re wearing the QC Ultra headphones. Unique to Bose, the QC Ultra headphones feature CustomTune technology which analyzes your ear’s shape and adapts the audio performance so everything you listen to hits exactly as it should. You won’t want to take them off because of the refined and premium materials. The cushions wrap your ears in a soft hug. The headband spreads pressure evenly. And sleek metal arms add a statement of sophisticated design. Connect to your devices with advanced Bluetooth 5.3 headphones and keep track of what you have paired in the Bose app. It also walks you through setup, gives you access to Adjustable EQ settings, and more. The QuietComfort Ultra headphones, sound just got real. Available in Bose Black or Smoke White.
Worth upgrading for
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Bose is a leader in active noise cancelling and have been around for a few decades, I've been using Quiet Comfort products for a long time and they never stop impress me!
QuietComfort Ultra replaced my old QC35 pair of headphones and it's totally worth the upgrade! Great build quality and new Bluetooth standard support with longer wireless range, USB-C charging and of course excellent noise cancelling performance.
Headphones are controlled just by 2 buttons and touch sensitive volume control slider on the right ear cup (sliding power switch that my QC35 used to have is gone and I actually kinda miss the ability to tell the power state just by looking at the switch position). Controls are smooth and voice annunciations are now brief, Bose Music phone app is available to look at the settings visually.
QC Ultra introduced a brand new Immersive Audio feature - it expands sound stage so instead of hearing music "in the center of your head" you can actually make it feel like you are in front of the sound stage (and it either stays that direction when you move or stage can move with you making it feel like you are listening to the speakers in the room, not headphones).
Noise cancelling performance is actually very good for the size and weight of the headphones (I'm comparing to professional aviation Bose A20 set) - air conditioning noise, fans, street noise just goes away.
Bose products do last a very long time and you can actually buy a replacement ear cushion set when they wear out. I would definitely recommend this headset, it will serve you well for many years.
QuietComfort Ultra replaced my old QC35 pair of headphones and it's totally worth the upgrade! Great build quality and new Bluetooth standard support with longer wireless range, USB-C charging and of course excellent noise cancelling performance.
Headphones are controlled just by 2 buttons and touch sensitive volume control slider on the right ear cup (sliding power switch that my QC35 used to have is gone and I actually kinda miss the ability to tell the power state just by looking at the switch position). Controls are smooth and voice annunciations are now brief, Bose Music phone app is available to look at the settings visually.
QC Ultra introduced a brand new Immersive Audio feature - it expands sound stage so instead of hearing music "in the center of your head" you can actually make it feel like you are in front of the sound stage (and it either stays that direction when you move or stage can move with you making it feel like you are listening to the speakers in the room, not headphones).
Noise cancelling performance is actually very good for the size and weight of the headphones (I'm comparing to professional aviation Bose A20 set) - air conditioning noise, fans, street noise just goes away.
Bose products do last a very long time and you can actually buy a replacement ear cushion set when they wear out. I would definitely recommend this headset, it will serve you well for many years.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Gas-like performance without all the drawbacks of gas. That’s what the Worx 40V Power Share 14” Cordless Chainsaw gives you. We’ve doubled the volts of our standard Power Share tools and made a chainsaw powered by two 20V batteries. Double the run time and upgraded performance but still with cordless convenience and without the smell or expense of gasoline. We’re able to achieve this on account of the saw’s high-efficiency brushless motor. It’s more durable and uses less battery than a motor based around a brush design. It spins the 0.043” gauge chain, with a 3/8” pitch, at 26ft/s. So you’ve got all the power you need to perform every regular chainsaw job. Cut 26” diameter logs on the ground or 13” diameter trees that are still standing, for instance. Auto-tensioning and auto-oiling systems keep the bar and chain running at peak performance throughout the entire life of this tool. And on-board battery charge indicators, and oil-tank markings, let you know when you’ll need to recharge or refill the oil. Plus, the quick-stop chain brake adds an extra level of safety to this saw, so you’ll know you can always shut it down at a moment’s notice.
Great for storm cleanup or trimming
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If you own property with trees - chances are you will need to prune them one day or a limb will fall and you will need to be able to dispose of it. I was thinking of getting a chain saw for these purposes but gasoline one did not make sense as I only need one occasionally and don't really want to deal with draining gas for a long term storage between the uses. Worx electric chainsaw came in incredibly handy and is a pleasure to work with (I was getting by using sawzal before). Very well built machine, bar and chain made by Oregon (which is extremely common for many chainsaw brands), it has 2 metal studs to hold the bar firmly in place and automatic chain tension adjustment system. Setting tension was a bit finicky at first, key was to apply upward and forward pressure to the bar before tightening up the adjustment knob.
Saw came with batteries and a charger but no oil included so that's the only item (and some PPE of course) that you need to get.
My first test was to cut a pretty thick 6" branch off a tree and process it to small enough pieces. Saw is a pleasure to work with, very light and nimble, almost zero effort is required to operate. Handle wraps around and allows you to position the bar vertical or horizontal (but it's not a full wrap around like some professional saws have). Front of the saw does not have metal spikes for extra leverage.
My whole project took me about an hour (to fully chop and limb the branch) and saw still had some battery life left! Just for fun I split a couple 2' logs and finally batteries died.
Charging took about 1 hour, however it won't start charging process until batteries cool off so if you plan on a long project - purchase an extra set! Worx batteries work with any Worx tool (and higher capacities are available), however saw requires 2 batteries, it won't run on just one.
Overall - it's a great choice for the small weekend jobs, it cuts thru the wood with ease and pleasure to handle. however if you rely on cutting wood for your heat - I would probably recommend something bigger and with faster chain speed.
Saw came with batteries and a charger but no oil included so that's the only item (and some PPE of course) that you need to get.
My first test was to cut a pretty thick 6" branch off a tree and process it to small enough pieces. Saw is a pleasure to work with, very light and nimble, almost zero effort is required to operate. Handle wraps around and allows you to position the bar vertical or horizontal (but it's not a full wrap around like some professional saws have). Front of the saw does not have metal spikes for extra leverage.
My whole project took me about an hour (to fully chop and limb the branch) and saw still had some battery life left! Just for fun I split a couple 2' logs and finally batteries died.
Charging took about 1 hour, however it won't start charging process until batteries cool off so if you plan on a long project - purchase an extra set! Worx batteries work with any Worx tool (and higher capacities are available), however saw requires 2 batteries, it won't run on just one.
Overall - it's a great choice for the small weekend jobs, it cuts thru the wood with ease and pleasure to handle. however if you rely on cutting wood for your heat - I would probably recommend something bigger and with faster chain speed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The HERO12 Black Creator Edition is an all-in-one content capturing powerhouse that makes vlogging, filmmaking and live streaming easier than ever. Packing pro-quality 5.3K 60 video and Emmy Award-winning HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization, it puts all the tools you need to tell your story in the palm of your hand. It features High Dynamic Range (HDR) video and photo, a variety of aspect ratios (including full frame 8:7) and 10-bit encoding with Log to deliver great footage and maximum post-production flexibility. The versatile battery grip delivers over 5 hours of 4K recording time per charge and features built-in buttons that let you comfortably control the camera during long shoots. This complete system also has a directional microphone that reduces ambient noise, Bluetooth audio for use with your wireless mic, an LED light and multiple options for transferring footage including wireless, wired and with your SD card.
Will it overheat?..
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It's an absolute best starter kit IF you just getting into action cameras. You'll have a set of accessories (GoPro calls them Mods) to actually start making some incredible footage!
This year's model is very similar to GoPro 11 witch the addition of blue "specks" into the body color and one very nice thing 1/4-20 camera mount standard! It's a 27 Megapixel 8x7 sensor capable of landscape and portrait image capture without camera orientation change.
Other news this year - GPS sensor is gone from 12 series and camera thermal performance has finally improved. I could not get more than 20 minutes out of GoPro 10 without overheating and 12 finally improved it (it's roughly double the time now, but I'm still testing and it's hot in TX)! I still do make sure camera gets some airflow though.
This year's model is very similar to GoPro 11 witch the addition of blue "specks" into the body color and one very nice thing 1/4-20 camera mount standard! It's a 27 Megapixel 8x7 sensor capable of landscape and portrait image capture without camera orientation change.
Other news this year - GPS sensor is gone from 12 series and camera thermal performance has finally improved. I could not get more than 20 minutes out of GoPro 10 without overheating and 12 finally improved it (it's roughly double the time now, but I'm still testing and it's hot in TX)! I still do make sure camera gets some airflow though.
Should you get a kit or just the camera? If you don't have any accessories just yet - kit would provide you with the basic stuff, for example media mod (microphone case) is absolutely a must if you planning on connecting external sound source and power at the same time, Volta handle is a great little handle/integrated tripod and a way to keep your camera battery charged. Just add a good micro SD cards and you good to go!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Technics - SA-C600 Premium Class Network CD Receiver - Silver
The SA-C600 Network CD Receiver showcases Technics’ legacy of renowned digital audio technology and flawless construction, eliminating noise and rendering a colorful, vibrant expression of sound space. This versatile receiver unit has a twin power supply circuit system for incredibly clear performance, Spacetune technology to automatically optimize the sound field, and incredible connectivity across wireless, digital, and analog channels.
Works with any streaming service you think of
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I needed a way to use in-ceiling pair of speakers in my new house and this receiver appeared to be a very good candidate. It outputs 2 channels at 40W per channel, supports almost any streaming service there is (Spotify, Apple AirPlay, Google Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer) can play regular FM radio, CD disks plus it has a few inputs such as Phono for a turntable (Moving Magnet cartridge only), line in, USB and digital inputs. It's pretty compact in size so it would be easy to find a place and can display current time on the front display (kinda like a hotel alarm clock-FM radio). Setup process is extremely easy - can be accomplished via WiFi using Google Home or Apple Home apps or just a wired Ethernet connection. First thing it did - it decided to perform firmware update which took it a good 20 minutes. At the end of the update it just displayed "Success" and sat like that (nothing in the manual or quick start guide) until I power cycled it. Internet access unfortunately does not mean it will automatically recognize your CD content.
Overall - it does a decent job driving a stereo system, it won't be able to drive a floorstanding speakers, but a pair of bookshelfs or in-ceiling/in-wall speakers - easily. There is also a subwoofer output, unfortunately I could not find any crossover settings so I'm not sure if there is one. Phono pre-amp and built-in CD player add it a nice "retro" touch making this receiver a point of interest for everyone. Unfortunately there are no pre-amp outputs so it's not possible to upgrade to external amplifier. It does not support SuperAudio CD either (despite "Premium" in the name).
Overall - it does a decent job driving a stereo system, it won't be able to drive a floorstanding speakers, but a pair of bookshelfs or in-ceiling/in-wall speakers - easily. There is also a subwoofer output, unfortunately I could not find any crossover settings so I'm not sure if there is one. Phono pre-amp and built-in CD player add it a nice "retro" touch making this receiver a point of interest for everyone. Unfortunately there are no pre-amp outputs so it's not possible to upgrade to external amplifier. It does not support SuperAudio CD either (despite "Premium" in the name).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Meet the Ninja Foodi DualZone FlexBasket Air Fryer with 7-qt MegaZone. With the MegaZone, you can now cook larger proteins or entire meals that feed your whole family all in one basket. Insert the basket divider to cook with two 3.5 qt baskets or remove it to cook in 1 MegaZone for full 7-qt capacity. Eliminate back-to-back cooking with Dual Zone Technology. Use Smart Finish to cook 2 foods, 2 ways that finish cooking at the same time, or sync the settings across both zones with Match Cook. Plus, it features 6 cooking functions (air fry, air broil, roast, bake, reheat, dehydrate) so no matter what you’re craving, you can make it all in this 7 qt air fryer. Then, when you’re done cooking, cleanup is a breeze with nonstick and dishwasher safe crisper plates and basket.
Speed of a microwave but so much tastier!
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5.0
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Ninja calls this air fryer but it really is a universal oven! It has Air Broil, Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Reheat and Dehydrate modes which makes it quite a useful tool in the kitchen. Cooking is done in a big basket located at the bottom of the appliance, basket has a removable divider and two removable grates at the bottom to allow for hot air circulation. Whole basket can be used as a single cooking "Megazone" or with divider installed each half can have it's own cooking regime set. It can even match cooking times to make sure both halves are done at the same time. Air fryer has pretty much no warm-up time and it's hot in a few seconds allowing for a quick warm up. With the divider removed whole basket can be used to bake a loaf of bread or a pound cake or to make a ton of fries for the whole company.
Few things that I would like to note - loaded with food basket is quite heavy and removing it single hand is difficult, use both hands and a coaster to sit it on. When both zones are active - air fryer is switching heating elements back and forth not to exceed 15Amp load on the outlet. I do have 20 Amp circuit and it would be nice if Ninja allowed to utilize the whole 20 Amp.
And of course - no matter if you used a single zone or a whole thing - you washing the whole basket. Divider and grates are dishwasher safe, basket is hand wash only.
Few things that I would like to note - loaded with food basket is quite heavy and removing it single hand is difficult, use both hands and a coaster to sit it on. When both zones are active - air fryer is switching heating elements back and forth not to exceed 15Amp load on the outlet. I do have 20 Amp circuit and it would be nice if Ninja allowed to utilize the whole 20 Amp.
And of course - no matter if you used a single zone or a whole thing - you washing the whole basket. Divider and grates are dishwasher safe, basket is hand wash only.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Technics - SL-1500C Semi-automatic direct direct drive turntable with built-in phono preamp - White
The SL-1500C inherits Technic’s high-end sound quality concept and adds a host of original Technics technologies, such as a coreless direct drive motor and high-sensitivity tonearm. To simplify the playing of analog records, the built-in Phono EQ connects to a wide variety of devices. The SL-1500C also comes equipped with a high-quality Ortofon 2M Red phono cartridge. The SL-1500C is a complete turntable system designed for a wide range of users, even outside of strictly dedicated audio enthusiasts.
Re-birth of the legendary Technics direct drive
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Technics is a company that came up with a direct drive turntable idea back in the 70s and it was an instant hit in DJ community as it allowed for a bunch of special "effects", there was a ton of different clones of the original Technics SL-1200 and I even used to own a cheap clone. Was excited to finally get a real Technics!
It's built substantially better with vibration insulating feet and absolutely quiet drive. I can hear nothing when platter is operating!
Turntable requires some minor assembly to do after unpacking - install platter, cartridge (it comes with Ortofon m2 red but will accommodate pretty much anything), counterweights. Setting up stylus down force (1.8 grams for included cartridge) was easy and I did NOT need an additional counterweight that Technics included with the turntable, I guess it will be useful for heavier cartridges. Set and antiskid to the same 1.8 value and check the cartridge alignment (look up cartridge alignment protractor on the internet). Truntable came with RCA cable and ground lead which could be connected to either PHONO input of your receiver/processor or a line input, just select if you want to use the built-in phono pre-amp or bypass it. I prefer the external phono pre-amps. Included RCA cable worked surprisingly good with absolutely no humming or any other noise introduction.
It's built substantially better with vibration insulating feet and absolutely quiet drive. I can hear nothing when platter is operating!
Turntable requires some minor assembly to do after unpacking - install platter, cartridge (it comes with Ortofon m2 red but will accommodate pretty much anything), counterweights. Setting up stylus down force (1.8 grams for included cartridge) was easy and I did NOT need an additional counterweight that Technics included with the turntable, I guess it will be useful for heavier cartridges. Set and antiskid to the same 1.8 value and check the cartridge alignment (look up cartridge alignment protractor on the internet). Truntable came with RCA cable and ground lead which could be connected to either PHONO input of your receiver/processor or a line input, just select if you want to use the built-in phono pre-amp or bypass it. I prefer the external phono pre-amps. Included RCA cable worked surprisingly good with absolutely no humming or any other noise introduction.
Overall - it's an amazing turntable for a vinyl enthusiast, super quiet drive, ability to work with pretty much any cartridge (tonearm height is adjustable plus additional counterweight allows for a heavy cartridges to be used) and pure Phono output make it a great choice that will serve you for many decades just like the original SL-1200 did.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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HP - Sprocket Plus Photo Printer - White
Produce physical copies of smartphone image files with this Bluetooth-enabled HP Sprocket Plus photo printer. Its compact form fits 10 sheets of 2.3 x 3.4-inch photo paper, and it lets you edit photos creatively via the HP Sprocket app. This portable HP Sprocket Plus photo printer also scans its printed images to quickly locate their digital sources.
How is this model different/improved from the previous model? Thanks
The only difference with a regular Sprocket is paper size (bigger with Plus)
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Philips - Hue White Ambiance A19 LED Starter Kit - Adjustable White
Make your home a more welcoming hub with this Philips Hue white ambiance A19 starter kit. Whether you desire a warm natural glow or energizing color tones, customize it just the way you like with the accompanying app. For parties, easily sync your lights to music with this Philips Hue white ambiance A19 starter kit.
Can I access lights when NOT at home
Sony - 1000XM2 Premium Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Black
Listen to your playlist in peace with these Sony headphones. They have a 40mm dome driver to deliver the full depth of audio, and the noise cancelling feature minimizes outside disturbances for a better listening experience. These Sony headphones have a battery life of up to 30 hours for extended jam sessions.
Really wanna buy these headphones, but does the ANC from these (Sony) create an undesirable pressure to the eardrums? Tried the Bose, they hurt my ears after a while...
Sony has an interesting feature called pressure adjustment - it calibrates the noise cancelling based on the ambient atmospheric pressure (hold the noise canceling button to perform the calibration), I think that might help you, give it a try! I don't have any discomfort with either Bose QC35 or Sony so I can't really tell for sure.
6 years, 7 months ago
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Razer - Kraken Pro v2 Wired Stereo Gaming Headset - Black/green
Bring bold color to your gaming hobby with this Razer Kraken analog headset. Thick padding and a lightweight construction make it ideal for extended wear, and the fully retractable microphone lets you adjust the device to meet your needs. This Razer Kraken analog headset has a long cable that provides flexibility of movement as you play.
Does your voice playback through the headset? I always have one earphone off so I can hear myself so I'm not too loud and that's how my last headset broke
that is not the question to the headphones but more to the application you using. if it has the ability to mix input into output - you'll be able to do so. However - I was able to hear myself when wearing these headphones just fine, they are not that much isolating
7 years, 2 months ago
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Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Will the transformer be capable of both 120V and 240V input?
Home - Smart Speaker with Google Assistant - White/Slate fabric
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
If I took this to the UK will it work on their plugs?
Yes, power brick is universal 50-60Hz, 110-240V AC, but you'll need an adapter to fit the plug physically.
7 years, 6 months ago
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Acer - Aspire R 15 2-in-1 15.6" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Steel gray
Connect favorite peripherals to this Acer Aspire laptop. Four USB ports let you connect accessories, transfer files or charge a cellphone while you work, and HDMI outputs make dual-screen functionality possible. Access nearby wireless networks with this Acer Aspire laptop and stream videos or upload your own images captured with the built-in HD webcam.
Is the ram upgradable?
Yes, it has single slot. Mine came with 4Gb installed in the slot and 4Gb on the motherboard. You can change the one in the slot to 8Gb and get 12Gb total.
7 years, 9 months ago
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Acer - Aspire R 15 2-in-1 15.6" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Steel gray
Connect favorite peripherals to this Acer Aspire laptop. Four USB ports let you connect accessories, transfer files or charge a cellphone while you work, and HDMI outputs make dual-screen functionality possible. Access nearby wireless networks with this Acer Aspire laptop and stream videos or upload your own images captured with the built-in HD webcam.
is there an ethernet port ?
No. But you can purchase Ethernet to USB adapter.
7 years, 9 months ago
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Samsung - 1.7 Cu. Ft. SLIM FRY Over-the-Range Convection Microwave - Stainless steel
Samsung 1.7 cu. ft. SLIM FRY Over-the-Range Convection Microwave: Bake, broil, microwave and roast your food, all with a single, easy-to-use appliance. This convection microwave offers SLIM FRY technology so you can cook crispy food without hot oil for a healthier you. Its ceramic enamel interior means cleaning the microwave has never been simpler. Three Things to Know Before Buying an Over-the-Range MicrowaveLearn how to measure and evaluate your space to find the right over-the-range microwave for your kitchen.Watch the video ›
will my 15 amp circuit carry the 1,750 watt convection option featured on the samsung -1.7 cu.ft. slim fry over the range microwave unit...
Yes, that is about the limit for 15A circuit. 120V * 15A = 1800W
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Samsung - 31.6 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator with Thru-the-Door Ice and Water - Stainless steel
Cook delicious meals for the whole household with fresh-tasting ingredients. This Samsung refrigerator keeps produce crisp, stores meats and cheeses at optimum temperatures, and makes frozen foods last longer.
Why are the crisper compartments not sealed?
Why are the crisper compartments not sealed? I can see a space between the edge and the top of the compartment. The space is visible on the photos of this model too.
You have to understand how the fridge works - it has a fan that blows air behind the freezer to chill the air down and then distributes air around the top compartment. In order for that air to be able to circulate - the gap is left (just like under the internal doors in the house, so HVAC works)
10 years, 1 month ago
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