MnstrMike
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Ninja - Foodi NeverStick Premium Hard-Anodized 10-Piece Cookware Set - Gray
Ninja Foodi NeverStick Premium Cookware is the cookware that won't stick, chip, or flake. With a max manufacturing temperature of 30,000~F, our cookware won't rapidly lose nonstick like traditional pans made at 900~F can.
Take My Money!
Customer Rating
5.0
Pro's
great design especially the handles as they are riveted on; very sturdy
weight is heavy like cast iron, but not as heavy
stacks nicely, recommends paper towel or felt liner in between them
Easy and straightforward care directions
no bowing or rocking on the stove
Good variety of size
bacon cooked easily, no sticking, easy cleaning
great design especially the handles as they are riveted on; very sturdy
weight is heavy like cast iron, but not as heavy
stacks nicely, recommends paper towel or felt liner in between them
Easy and straightforward care directions
no bowing or rocking on the stove
Good variety of size
bacon cooked easily, no sticking, easy cleaning
Con's
Non-stick doesn't apply to all types of cooking. Scrambled eggs stick if not following directions of preheating the pan. Fried eggs must have butter or oil, but not much. If it does stick as it cools it dries and peels off, so is easy to clean.
Non-stick doesn't apply to all types of cooking. Scrambled eggs stick if not following directions of preheating the pan. Fried eggs must have butter or oil, but not much. If it does stick as it cools it dries and peels off, so is easy to clean.
Overall it is what it advertises, accept eggs do need the butter/oil to not stick. We use cast iron as well and this definitely feels like cooking with that, but not as heavy, and definitely doesn't take as long to heat up on the stove. Not too sure about them in the oven yet, it says dishwasher safe, but it will shorten the lifespan. The glass lids can also go in the oven, but the rating on both pan and lid is 500F. So can see using the oven to keep warm or light baking, but definitely like them just as stove top cooking.
A family member has some Pro Chef level pots and pans and these remind me of the cooking style of those, but the Ninja's are less worry about burning and overcooking items and cost about 1/5 of what those did.
For the value, would buy these again and again. Definitely considering throwing out the older traditional non-sticks and getting another set of the Ninja's.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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.
EXCELLENT PICTURE! Great Value
Customer Rating
5.0
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If you are in the market for a 65" tv set, the Hisense 65H9G is a super compelling offer and has been highly anticipated...and it delivers! Hisense has really delivered with this set in the high-end category, but with a lower purchase price compared to its rivals.
There isn't a reason I can think of to not buy this set. It has a great picture out of the box, and the design and build is super nice! This set is upgrading a still great 11 year old LG55 Passive 3D TV, but with the size of the bezels of it compared to the Hisense, the spacial footprint is almost the same. Sure the 65" is still bigger, but it doesn't overfill the area were we prefer our set to be.
A huge plus is that it does great in rooms with high ambient light. Normally this is achieved with a matte screen finish, but the Hisense is very glossy and the claimed 1000nits brightness comes through to make this tv bright to fight glare and the glossy screen makes the image really pop.
Alita: Battle Angel is the defacto test movie these days, I can say, it looks phenomenal! There are many dark scenes with neon cityscapes and just amazing to see the upgrade in picture quality from that scene. HDR has a huge effect on this over 4k alone, but this set with its high peak nit brightness really helps draw out that contrast.
OLED has the standard on the inky blacks, but the reality is OLED has burn-in issues still and doesn't do well in high ambient lighting, so for me its not a good option.
Highly recommend a 4K Blu-ray Player to get the most out of the 4K and HDR functions. Current life situations are causing Netflix, Vudu, etc to lower the bandwidth to keep the image from buffering due to higher use of internet bandwidth. This causes the image quality to drop to accommodate the low bandwidth. And at that point Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+ are irrelevant as it is attached to the 4K stream. I love that it has all the current options for HDR and even one that isn't utilized much, HLG, which will be for broadcast television; definitely is a bit future-proof in that department.
Off angle viewing even for this kind of panel (VA) is actually pretty good. I was surprised at how good it did look, as my expectations were quite low for extreme angle viewing. Dark content will be harder to see, but sitcom type shows will be just fine. The reference photo can give you an idea the angle.
SmartPlatform is AndroidTV, I'm a huge Roku fan, but AndroidTV is pretty nice, especially with the tie in to my Google Account and setting up my streaming apps. I utilize Smart Password, so I didn't have to type in a single log-in for my various apps, which was a huge time saver during setup. If you are coming from an Amazon Platform, welcome to the light side! Coming from Roku, you'll get used to it. Coming from an LG or Samsung, get ready for simplicity that is functional (I loathe their OS's). Vizio is the closest comparison to the Android TV platform, mostly because it borrows from it, but nowhere near the app selection; nor does Vizio allow you to delete Apps or download for that matter. The Hisense/Android TV does allow you delete certain apps, the system apps are there to stay, but like Android Mobile OS, can be hidden away in the App drawer, and a row set aside for your selected favorites, as I write this I'm becoming more of a fan of Android TV. The settings menu is all Hisense UI, and it is a simple interface, accessing it does automatically pause any streaming content. You can access the full suite of calibration settings to dial the TV into your liking. There are some reviews from top sites that dig into that sort of thing I plan on seeing what they recommend and if it is any better than current out of the box settings; again I'm quite happy with!
Hisense adds the external mic for more "Always-On' voice command tie-in to Google Assistant, but it can be turned off both in the Hisense settings and via physical switch on the front. Huge KUDOS to them for that. The remote still has the mic there, but it is manually activated, so it is not always listening.
This set does have bluetooth available for other accessories, however, I had some issue getting some wireless earbuds connected; took two tries. The TV said they were not, the buds said they were, then the tv said they were, but the option for Audio via Bluetooth wasn't available. Turning off the buds, and back on a few minutes later, they were back into pairing mode, so I deleted it from the TV and reconnected and it all worked and immediately switched the audio output to bluetooth. Not as convenient solution as Roku's Private Listening via phone app where you can utilize wired set (if your phone still has that) but definitely a good option Range is quite good too. This isn't a knock against the TV, just highlighting differences between Android TV and Roku.
Also, the Remote is bluetooth! Nowhere did I find this stated, but figured it had to be since it has a mic. During the initial setup it never asked me to pair the remote, and later found in the Quick Start Guide. I was concerned because my soundbar just barely obscured the IR sensor and a raised arm approach was necessary to do anything, and slowly at that. The IR use also I found a bit laggy compared to the BT use.
User Tracking, Hisense and Google are upfront about what they would like to track and ask you during setup (actually the longest part of the setup process), I'm not a fan of that even if it is anonymous, but at least they are up front.
I love the design of the TV the nearly bezeless display and the stand. While the stand will go mostly unnoticed being hidden behind the soundbar (which isn't a must for this tv, but definitely a worthy upgrade) I love the fact that stand is centrally located, I don't like edge stands for these current tvs. Personally I don't like large tv stands.
Nitpicks:
1)Power cord is a little short, could be about twice as long. The tv has built-in wire managment, but the power cord comes out of the right side, With the built in cable management its quite tight to utilize. My surge protector sits in the bottom middle of my TV cabinet.
2) Amber lights on IR sensor/Mic Switch. They sem to be only on when the MIC is OFF. When Mic is On, it flashes a blueish green and they go off. Since I want it OFF all the time I am left seeing the amber glow, thankfully though not super bright. However, I am noticing after a few more days use there is no amber lights with mic off. The Quick Start Guide doesn't speak to this at all. Dunno?
1)Power cord is a little short, could be about twice as long. The tv has built-in wire managment, but the power cord comes out of the right side, With the built in cable management its quite tight to utilize. My surge protector sits in the bottom middle of my TV cabinet.
2) Amber lights on IR sensor/Mic Switch. They sem to be only on when the MIC is OFF. When Mic is On, it flashes a blueish green and they go off. Since I want it OFF all the time I am left seeing the amber glow, thankfully though not super bright. However, I am noticing after a few more days use there is no amber lights with mic off. The Quick Start Guide doesn't speak to this at all. Dunno?
And that's where the negatives end! This is my 3rd Hisense TV in 4 years, not due to failure, just upgrading. And while all the others have been entry-level budget tv'sth, but good quality, this one definitely hits the premium mark, but below the premium price point. Family movie nights will be awesome!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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JLab - TALK PRO Professional Plug & Play USB Microphone - Black
Meet Talk PRO, JLab~s ultimate professional level USB microphone featuring the highest quality 192kHz/24BIT resolution in the game. Offering 3 studio quality condensers and 4 directional pattern modes, this microphone has the capability to professionally tackle any recording project: music, podcasts, game streams, voiceover, and ASMR. With top-notch volume and gain controls and a quick-mute button, the Talk PRO offers a hassle-free experience with clear sound for any occasion.
Better than a Laptop Mic
Customer Rating
4.0
The JLab Talk Pro is a step towards a production level microphone, it has the looks, and the features, but build quality feels a little cheap. the included tripod works well, but I like symmetry and when fully threaded on to the tripod, the stand and mic don't line up in the orientation you are supposed to have the mic facing, leaving the legs going out in awkward directions in relation to the mic.
Out of the box seemed to be the best setting for my home office, with gain turned practically to zero. Of course, the recording software you choose will also have an impact on the quality of the sound. I played around with a couple different ones to get a feel for the recording quality.
I feel like it is a great alternative and upgrade to a stock built-in mic on a laptop or webcam or even the built-in mics on headphones. But if you are using those you are not so much worried about creating production quality content.
I feel like this device is just a step above other lower priced external microphones, just with the flare of being top-end.
I did feel it did a good job on the one directional setting and not picking up the ambient sounds of my Desktop PC fan whirling away.
The device does feel a little gimmicky with the LED light ring that is tucked away the bottom side of the microphone. There is a button that can change the colors, but it is bright, which means it is not distracting, but it also isn't noticeable, so it purpose would be only for an offset camera angle in use of a video blog, etc.
My purpose of this device is just to create voice over content for picture slideshows/presentations. So not high end production quality type content. However, a lot can be done in digitally in a studio, so sounds can be tweaked dependent on your recording software.
The instructions state that the device works with Windows 7,8, & 10 (I am on Win 10). However, the setup instructions are written for Windows 7, as the steps they have for setup no longer exists. Kind of weird since support for Win 7 ended in January. But my experience of overseas is that doesn't mean anything...the entire Ethiopian Airport flight arrival/departure boards are still ran on Win XP!
With JLab Pro, there is no software to install. Immediately, my desktop recognized it as an input and output device (it has a 3.5mm headphone jack) and then set that to the main input and output. To change that just go into Settings>System>Sound, to change input/output settings for your computer. It can also be done via Devices>USB in place of going to System.
One nice nice touch that I did appreciate is the thick USB-A to USB-C right angle cable included. It will definitely hold up and is about 4ft long. The fact that the device is USB-C is also a huge plus as no proprietary cable is necessary.
I would recommend this device with an asterisk. Know your needs and desired outcome and determine how much editing/tweaking you want to do before deciding. I feel like JLab tried to hit the cool the factor more than quality factor here. If you are trying to be the next Twitch star or the like, this will definitely get you in the right the direction. This device I think hits the sweet spot as being better than anything built-in, will be targeted at entry-level gamers looking to become Twitch stars or someone like me that just wants something to create some mediocre content without it sounding like you are talking through a tin can and has the ability to only pick up sound from specified directions.
The four stars is that JLab is wanting this device I think to punch higher than what it actually does, but again depending on your expectations it is a great starter device at trying to create some better content than what you can expect from built-in microphones on devices that are clearly designed to deliver great audio or video, tiny little pin holes and boom mics are not intended to capture full sound.
Looking at our current situation and the digital meeting space that will continue to take hold for a quite some time and possibly just become the norm, it will definitely make you sound better in those meetings.
Just know this device alone won't make you the next Lil' Hot Thang to top the charts...that takes a whole studio to do...but it could definitely help you on your way to learn the trade.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung - T7 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Indigo Blue
Store important data on this indigo blue Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 1TB capacity offers vast storage space for your files, while the advanced thermal solution ensures cool operation even at high speeds. This Samsung T7 portable SSD has 256-bit AES encryption for securing your data against unauthorized access, and the slim, lightweight design provides easy portability.
Big Storage, Small Size
Customer Rating
5.0
Awesome external storage device. Very compact in size for what is typically thought of as a portable SSD. I have an external closure for an M.2 card and while it is a little skinnier, it is definitely taller, and obviously a traditional portable 2.5" drive is significantly larger. The size is perfect, not too small to lose like a Flash Drive, but not so big like a portable 2.5".
Running some speed tests may not hit the theoretical times it says it can, but real world was plenty fast. I moved 3.17GB Folder with various photos and videos in about 3 seconds. I don't have access to a 3.2 USB-C port, but I do have thunderbolt ports on my main laptop and again for my use it is really good.
The aluminum casing is a nice touch, running the speed tests it did get warm, but under normal usage it stayed neutral temp to touch.
If you are in the market for a good portable SSD, I would highly recommend the Samsung T7.
Only complaint is I ordered the Indigo Blue and received the Gray one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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eufy Security - eufyCam 2 Pro 2-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wireless 2K 16G Home Security System - White
Record home or office activity effectively with eufyCam 2 Pro 2K surveillance system. The 16GB of storage provides ample space for videos, while the two high-resolution cameras capture detailed security footage from multiple angles. eufyCam 2 Pro 2K surveillance system works with the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for seamless hands-free operation. All features are included with no monthly fee, plus you can save on contractor costs with an easy set-up design and all installation materials provided in the box.
Great System w/ some Caveats
Customer Rating
3.0
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My 3 of 5 star rating mostly comes down to 1 star deduction for a misleading fact and another star for a combination of little things that I felt added up to a deduction.
In use, for the 1 week I have owned the system, I’m pretty pleased with it. I have only setup 1 of the 2 cameras while testing the system and because of some things I learned during installation. I may have to rethink my placement of where I hoped to install the 2nd camera.
I’ll start with the negatives as that is what really matters most with anything, but up front, I can easily recommend this system for a number of reasons, which I will put in the positive section.
So, the first 1 star deduction award goes to Eufy/Anker for deceptive advertising (I have added images to show).
If you look at all the promotional material for outdoor use, they are using the magnetic base, which is by far the easiest setup, also depending on the location of the camera, the easiest to remove/steal (the app does have a camera movement alarm that can be turned on/off, which is definitely helpful). However, all the instructions state that the magnetic base is for indoor use only and the outdoor mount is ball and joint-twist lock- compression style bracket. This reduces the mounting range of motion of the camera. Knowing the competition uses magnetic bases, this is a pretty deceptive move.
The indoor magnetic mount has a rubbery surface for added friction to keep the camera in place. The magnets are very strong and that rubber just helps even more. Definitely not suited for an outside application. Cannot see that material lasting through a typical East TN year of weather.
The 2nd star reduction list is for these reasons:
The recommended outdoor mount base and twist lock is just a glossy enamel paint over plastic. The camera system is rated at IP67. However, the instructions state in the app not to place the camera in direct sunlight, which means it is expected to be installed with some protection in mind. Again, look at the promotional material and it is not done that way.
Following the setup guide, 1 major item is omitted...charge the cameras first! One camera took 3 hours to charge to full and the other took 6. Manual states that 12 hours needed for charging and another spot 8 hours is needed, so they definitely were not ready for a "year" of use.
On the charging topic, the manual states the cameras can be charged off the USB port of the base station or a standard 2amp USB charger with no preference. And again, the App setup guide recommends differently, only using the base station to charge.
Quick Setup Guide vs App Install Manual. Too much back and forth. I all in on printing less and creating digital content, however, there is too much slight change of information between the two manuals. They need to just put a little more information in the printed quick start guide, or just do away with it all together and make it a download, which is available online. And also update one or the other to match the recommendations.
Quick Setup Guide vs App Install Manual. Too much back and forth. I all in on printing less and creating digital content, however, there is too much slight change of information between the two manuals. They need to just put a little more information in the printed quick start guide, or just do away with it all together and make it a download, which is available online. And also update one or the other to match the recommendations.
Sound Quality is pretty good, it picks up a lot of white noise in the live stream mode and it is present when capturing a screen recording. But it doesn’t seem to interfere with the audio captured from the motion recording. The speaker is down-firing and very audible from my location of placement.
Video Quality is good, but I am not seeing a 1080p quality out of it during the live stream or captured motion recordings. Downloading the footage is the same quality. It is good, but its not 1080p recording you would expect from a traditional camera/smartphone. I can’t fault Eufy too much here as that is sort of an industry standard I have come to find in my other security camera dealings...even with 4K being touted. Sure the sensor is bigger so it is letting in more light for a clearer image, but a lot of compression is taking place to make the video feed not use up too much bandwidth/storage and actually make a video clip downloadable quickly.
Build Quality I have sort of touched on under the deceptive advertising, however, going further when I unboxed the equipment, i noticed some residue of some kind around the camera housing exposed and there were some smudges on the device itself and the plastic cling lens protectors looked like they had already been taken off and put back on. To some degree it looked like the item had been handled already. This item did ship directly from China, so not sure if customs inspected or not. The longevity of this product will be greatly determined by its placement and seeing that the printed materials have a discrepancy between the advertising and the quality of the mounting brackets, I’m guessing for outdoor use, keep this out of the weather as much as possible.
During installation of the base station, which is one of the first steps, the unit was trying to tell me two different things at the same time, so it was playing audio for two different instructions/notifications at once. And during the first attempt to pair the “Home Base 2” with the app the device could not be found. A quick second attempt and the device was found.
And that is where the negatives stop for me. On the positive side of thing, installation is a breeze over a wired system which I am most familiar with installing. This system is a hybrid of both wired and wireless systems as it does come with the built in storage, of which I was hoping was upgradeable, but sadly is not. You can tweak the motion detection for longer clips, increased sensitivity, and for all types motion detection instead of just human only.
While storage is only 14.7GB formated and not upgradeable/removable, it at least has the local storage option that some other wireless only systems do not and force a paid monthly subscription for any real-world use. The subscription services Eufy offers are quite cheap too, when looking at the competition.
Eufy, like other App/Wifi/ based systems, is very easy and quick to send push notifications. The Home Base 2 can be setup to operate only over WiFi instead of the wired internet system, but for my application next to the router was actually the best spot. The Wifi only allows for better coverage as the base station acts as a repeater for the Wifi to the cameras, I have a mesh system so it is a bit redundant, but good to know.
The guide states this system can accept up to a total of 16 cameras, I am not sure what that would do to your home bandwidth, but that may be a bit extreme. For 16 cameras, you are typically talking a large footprint, so I would have think the location of the cameras could suffer from connection issues. Not to mention, these have to be recharged at least once a year, so placement will need to be well thought out.
While I am very familiar with Anker products, I was not so familiar with their other divisions, and they definitely have an impressive product lineup and the Home Base 2 acts as a hub to add on door and window sensors, as well as, a keypad for arming and disarming. The app has the Home and Away modes and the cameras can function on the recording level based off that.
One item I wish the app had was a widget. Android users have quite a custom to quick launch mini dashboard icons for various apps and a widget for arming/disarming would be nice or pulling up the livestream of a particular camera more quickly.
One interesting item I noticed in the camera setup guide is they have Crying Detection, since Eufy has other indoor cameras and baby monitors I am assuming this where that AI comes, as it seems a bit strange for what is billed as a Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera. I have tested it out yet, but I am not quite far enough into this current pandemic for my neighbors to think I have totally lost it yet!
Overall, I am very pleased with this setup. I definitely have been given pause on where I was going to place my 2nd camera and if I tweak my capture settings for the 1st camera, I may end not needing a 2nd camera outside and will opt for a garage mounting location where sun exposure or weather definitely won’t be a problem.
The fact that cloud storage is an option is great and it is cheap at that for what you get. The material states that the servers are based in the US, with this being a Chinese company, that could concern some on the location of the online servers. Choosing local storage, I have not seen anywhere, where anything is being sent to online servers. I did include a screenshot of the “Donate” pop-up that is available as a tab when viewing a video capture. So it appears with local storage information can only be shared with Eufy if one chooses for each individual capture.
One caveat if you are thinking about this from a full security suite application, this won’t be hooked into any 911 services, there are other security systems with comparable pricing if you want/need that feature, which it must have if you want a discount on your homeowners insurance. Outside of that I can easily recommend this camera system product even given the other negatives highlighted above. Having said that, you will definitely want to think about your placement of the cameras before purchasing, even more so with just thinking about battery life, but that would also be the same for any wireless battery operated system. But for the Eufy, you definitely don’t want to be 30ft(max) up on a ladder trying to screw the camera back into the mount.
In the 5 days I have been using this system I am liking what I see. I do want to tweak the sensitivity and will most likely turn off Human only detection as I want to be alerted when a vehicle pulls into my driveway giving me more time to anticipate someone climbing the stairs to my porch. The default settings and the zone I setup, a person is already at the top step before I get the alert. While it is a fast push notification, humans can walk faster.
Hope this helps someone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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JBL - Quantum 800 RGB Wireless DTS Headphone:X v2.0 Gaming Headset for PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile Devices - Black
Stay in the game with this JBL Quantum 800 over-ear wireless gaming headset. The memory foam padding ensures comfort during long duels, while the unidirectional microphone delivers clear communication to your teammates. This JBL Quantum 800 over-ear wireless gaming headset features accurate spatial audio positioning to give you an edge over your enemies.
2 Reviews in 1!
Customer Rating
3.0
Review 1 Quality: 5 Stars easily
Excellent sound and great comfort. They look cool, but to me that part doesn't really matter as they are on my head.
Excellent sound and great comfort. They look cool, but to me that part doesn't really matter as they are on my head.
The mic works well and I like the rotate to mute feature.
It has loads of features and I'm sure they work great...and that leads to the second review.
Review 2 Functionality: 2 Stars
Pretty misleading description about the "wireless" functionality.
Pretty misleading description about the "wireless" functionality.
JBL - Quantum 800 RGB Wireless DTS Headphone:X v2.0 Gaming Headset for PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile Devices - Black
Once you get into the Quick Setup Guide, it lays it out that the 2.4Ghz functionaly is for PC Only. Bluetooth is for Mobile/Tablet (I would also say PS3/4 as both those platforms have Bluetooth, but the Xbox ONE S does not), and 3.5mm is for Xbox/PS4/Switch/anything else.
So if you are looking for a wireless headset for the XBOX exclusively (as I was) look elsewhere.
If you want a multi-functional headset, then this may work for your needs.
A huge plus is that using the 3.5mm headphone option does not use battery power...you don't have to turn on the headphones! That is its major saving grace. But the other features of the headset even if on, do not control the functions like Game Chat Volume. There is volume control on the 3.5mm wire, but at first on the XBOX it was not very loud. I had to go into the XBOX and make some changes.
I don't game on my phone, but I did setup it up to test it out and still the quality is great. I didn't have use for 2.4Ghz on the PC so I did not set that up...or at least not on the PC. I tried it on the XBOX One S, and while the 2.4Ghz dongle and headset connected, the XBOX did not send any sound to the headphones.
Just do your own research first if this will fit your needs. If you are looking for a "ONE wireless headset to rule them all" you may want to keep looking, but at least it is a quality headset.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Sony - HT-G700 3.1 Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X - Black
Experience crystal-clear sound quality with this Sony 3.1 Ch. Atmos sound bar. Vertical sound engine technology creates cinematic audio that seriously enhances your listening experience. Enjoy smartphone and iPad streaming with voice-activated Bluetooth technology. This Sony 3.1 Ch. Atmos sound bar is easy to connect and features an adjustable 7.12-channel entertainment mode for enhanced listening.
Great Sound and Bass
Customer Rating
4.0
The soundbar is very sleek, though not small, and delivers great sound and bass from the paired wireless subwoofer.
I ran the soundbar setup via both HDMI and Optical cable to test superiority between the two. I did find the HDMI arc produces better audio for voice as it directs it via the center channel, its possible optical still does the same, but I just found the voice audio to be not as loud, requiring the volume level to be turned up rather high; it then made other scenes especially with music extremely loud.
99.99% of my TV viewing is ran through the Roku platform and thus all of it is streaming.
The missing 1 star from the rating comes from "Dolby Atmos" capability. This product, like others I have used, do not create the top down sound through artificial means to be claimed as Dolby Atmos, it dosen't even come across as surround sound. Even the sets that are surround sound, with the directional speakers from a soundbar to bounce the sound of ceiling or whatever digital wizardry is used still doesn't produce what Dolby Atmos has intended for the platform. Unfortunately, the Sony HT-G700 falls into that same category. It is a great soundbar for sure with excellent sound for standard tv watching and big bass and thus greatly enhances any set's built-in speakers, but the Dolby Atmos badge I think is misleading for what that platform is actually trying to bring.
One aspect I did like is that I did test my Roku 4K Premium (not a stick version) via the HDMI ARC and had no issues with functionality, as some HDMI ARC soundbars I have tried in the past did not work well with that setup.
Another huge plus is the simplicity of wall mounting only requires user provided screws. Sony provides the template. Sony also took the extra time to engineer the inputs to be at an angle, instead of parallel or perpendicular to the wall. This greatly reduces cable strain and makes the mounting an easier task.
I also like that the power cord is not hard wired; that is just a personal pet peeve.
My last soundbar was also a Sony and while it is still a great soundbar, in comparison the HT-G700 produces a more rich sound across the low to high ranges. The upgrade to 3.1 from 2.1 to definitely is noticeable.
I cannot say I am disappointed in this soundbar as it does do a great job and I really didn't expect to get a surround sound experience out of a 3.1 setup, nor a Dolby Atmos one.
If looking for the Dolby Atmos though, my opinion, is it can only truly be achieved with a custom in ceiling speaker setup.
Outside of that, I really don't have any complaints about this soundbar and can easily recommend it over a lesser soundbar of 2.1 variation and definitely over built-in speakers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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JLab - GO Air True Wireless Earbuds - Black
Jam out to your tunes with these black JLab GO Air true wireless earbuds. Three sets of gel buds offer a comfortable and secure fit for all-day use, while the rechargeable 43 mAh lithium-polymer battery on each earbud offers up to 5 hours of use when fully charged. These JLab GO Air true wireless earbuds have a 30-foot Bluetooth connectivity range, letting you wander away from connected devices freely.
Price Point is too insane to complain!
Customer Rating
5.0
Are there better sounding buds out there? YES
Is there a better design for a case/charger? YES
Is there a better design for a case/charger? YES
However, at the price point these are being sold, it really doesn't matter. They are 1/5th of the cost of one of my favorite brands because of the true haptic touch capacity. I've been critical of JLab and other brands for having wireless earbud sets but require pushing a physical button for controls. They typically cause you to jam the bud in your ear or were just too hard to press anyway.
There may be a few mis-taps with the JLAB Go Air but I think its mostly because of user error in too long of a delay between double and or triple taps.
Anything I would want to complain or see as negative is really hard to do as its a lot of technology for a stupid good price!
The case is a bit crazy design and the built in charging cable only means planned obsolescence as it is going to wear out over time and then won't charge the buds. But again, my way more expensive "other brand" won't charge the buds any more because the charge/case port died.
I have complained in this industry for a long time about wireless buds not coming with a charger brick and only shipping with a very short charging cable. And assumed they expected us to charge from a USB port on a computer, but it was never specified...by any brand. Finally, JLab comes out and says to charge off a USB Port on a computer. You can use a charging brick, but it is going to be hard to do so considering the shortness of the cable length. Not sure exactly sure how I feel about that, but again, cheap price point, cannot really complain.
So as with all tech it will eventually break, but at least these one's are cheap to replace.
As for Fit, I had to use the smallest silicone tip, and it still fits a bit awkward in my ear. I don't see these as a workout bud for me, as I feel like too much motion and they will fall out, I typically prefer ear clip style for this reason. But for general use they are just fine.
I don't see any water/sweat resistance on the packaging so I'm assuming there is none.
A huge plus is that both buds have their own mic, so there isn't a master/slave setup here, true independence. The only difference in functionality is Left has Siri/Google launch and Right Play/Pause.
As for battery life, the suggested 5 hours I haven't hit as I don't have them in for that long, but they are holding steady so far and I don't see why I wouldn't get close to the claimed battery time.
I highly recommend as general use, birthday, Christmas in July, COVID-19 distraction device.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Philips Norelco - 3000 series Hair Trimmer - Black/Gray
Get rid of nose, brow and ear hairs with this Philips Norelco nose trimmer. The protective guard system offers comfortable hair removal without pulling and provides a barrier between skin and blades, while the rechargeable LiIon battery supports cordless trimming. This Philips Norelco nose trimmer features an ergonomically designed grip for easy handling. The nose trimmer is fully washable, making it easy to clean by simply running under a warm faucet.
Great Product
Customer Rating
5.0
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I have tried quite a few of these over the years and the biggest issue I have always ran into is power. While the battery helps, the motor also needs to be strong not pull out your nose hairs; this one really saws through those logs!
I didn't care for the eyebrow/ear trimmer part. I found it didn't get as close to the skin for the ears. I use my Philips One Blade for that though. For eyebrows, I didn't actually try, little nervous if I cut it too short.
FYI: description states rechargeable battery, however, it is not. See picture.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LG - CordZero Cordless Stick Vacuum with 80-Minute Run Time, Floor and Punch Nozzles - Matte Gray
Maintain cleanliness with this LG CordZero A9 ultimate cordless stick vacuum. Three modes, wall-mount, self-standing and compact, deliver convenient portability and ease of storage while requiring no drilling or installation. Two swappable portable batteries let you clean with this LG CordZero A9 ultimate cordless stick vacuum while simultaneously charging a backup power source for uninterrupted cleaning sessions.
Not a daily driver, best for non-carpet floors
Customer Rating
4.0
The Wife says no as a daily driver.
Dust bin too small and the dust bin eject button/mechanism doesn't work that well, carpet sweeping requires device to be on Turbo, which causes the motor to become much louder (high pitch), thus also shortening the battery life. A plus is that it has two batteries, but still not enough if you have a lot of carpet.
If not needing for carpet cleaning, it is a fine device and the issues above (minus the dust bin being too small) go away. Furniture cleaning doesn't require the turbo mode.
We do love that there is the option to have it setup via the floor stand instead of wall mounting. The floor stand is well made, has a good design, and seems sturdy. It also has a small puck that you are supposed to attach to the wall and the floor mount bracket attaches to it. It feels a little redundant, but I can see that it is for extra rigidity when removing/replacing the vaccum, but I decied not to use it at this point as I'm not sure where the final place it sit will be.
All but 1 of the attachments has a spot on the floor stand, so I guess it will just get set somewhere. Honestly, not even sure what it is supposed to do as it is not a brush, but a plastic piece, thinking it is for furniture cleanup. The manual has names for all the parts but not what this one is supposed to do. Also once the stick is undocked for use, there are no onboard spots to attach the crevice and brush tools, so you will have to carry them with you or retrieve them when needed. You will be empyting the dust bin frequently, so it probably won't be an issue.
The device definitely has its strengths, mostly being in the double batteries and optional floor stand instead of the wall mounting, extra filters, and nice guides on how to clean with suction cup holder to place in a window?
I can see there were some small details that where thought through, but it does feel like it is to compensate for other areas lacking.
This device will be used for our basement furniture and vinyl floor cleaning, but not carpet.
Would be ideal for a small apartment (1 or 2 bedroom), but whole house use, not unless you stagger your cleaning schedule. For small carpeted areas the Turbo use would be fine, but areas with a lot of carpet, the sound the motor gives off is a high pitch in turbo and really gets to you after a short period of time.
I cannot say that it is bad, but you will want to think through its intended use before purchasing. Our home is 1800sqft upstairs with mix of carpet and laminte flooring and 1000sqft finished basement with vinyl plank flooring. Not touching the carpeted areas, I know I could easily do the flooring upstairs and downstairs on one battery and average changing the dust bin twice.
Also disclaimer we have two small (15 and 20 lbs) inside dogs, short fur, so if no inside animals carpeted areas may do better for you, but marginally.
I don't feel I can dock it more than 1 star as the manual states everything I said in my review that I find negative. Each battery at normal use should last 40 minutes, turn on the Turbo mode and leave it and you get 6 minutes run time from 1 battery. I got a little longer than advertised, closer to 10 minutes.
My minus 1 star is really for not having a place to put all the attachments and the small dust bin.
But like the first line states...the wife says not a daily driver.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Camcorder with webcam functionality
I need a reasonably priced camcorder that can also serve as a webcam. Which models have this feature?
It all depends on what you will use it for most. Any line-up of camcorders will do just fine for a webcam and on sale you can get a webcam for around $30.
For home videos, it all just depends what you are going to be doing, if you need a super zoom lens 30x or higher? Standard Def or HD? If you are only going to be putting them on a PC or do you want to watch directly on TV? There are still the tape versions available that you use the camcorder as a VCR. Or you can buy one that burns directly to mini-DVD's, holding 60 minutes of video. The last option records to SD cards and can hold anywhere from 2 hours to 16 hours, just depending on the size of card or built-in memory. Most of these camcorders only can record for about an hour to an hour and a half because of battery charge.
I know it's a lot of questions and doesn't really answer yours. Going off of "Reasonably priced and webcam" for specifications means anything less than $150 will work for your purposes.
For home videos, it all just depends what you are going to be doing, if you need a super zoom lens 30x or higher? Standard Def or HD? If you are only going to be putting them on a PC or do you want to watch directly on TV? There are still the tape versions available that you use the camcorder as a VCR. Or you can buy one that burns directly to mini-DVD's, holding 60 minutes of video. The last option records to SD cards and can hold anywhere from 2 hours to 16 hours, just depending on the size of card or built-in memory. Most of these camcorders only can record for about an hour to an hour and a half because of battery charge.
I know it's a lot of questions and doesn't really answer yours. Going off of "Reasonably priced and webcam" for specifications means anything less than $150 will work for your purposes.
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