Groovybrian
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- First ReviewJune 28, 2019
- Last ReviewSeptember 4, 2022
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The NETGEAR SOHO Ethernet Unmanaged Switches provide easy and affordable network connectivity to small offices and home/offices. With these Plug-and-Play switches, you can quickly and easily expand your network connections to multiple devices, with no configuration required.
Great little Ethernet switch
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
This thing works great. My Wifi 6 router only had three 1GB Ethernet ports on it, so I added this to one of the ports and put my Apple TV, Mac Mini, Sony TV, and PS5 on it. Download speeds are great for everything connected to it. Just plug it in and it’s ready to go. It’s very small, so it doesn’t take up a lot of space.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 23
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Improve the image quality of your photos with this SONY E 55-210mm lens. The built-in OSS stabilizes moving images while ED glass elements improve contrast, resolution, and color. Telephoto zoom on this SONY E 55-210mm lens offers up to 3.8x zoom, and an internal focusing mechanism provides fast autofocus.
Great starter telephoto lens
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Value
5.0
Quality
5.0
This is a great starting lens for your Sony Mirrorless camera. I use it with the a6000 and it works great. The Optical Image Stabilization really smooths out long range photos when you are holding the camera in your hands. It's about a 75-300mm equivalent lens since this is not a full frame sensor in the A6000. I've even used it with the clear zoom to double the range. It worked great at concerts where I can get in close to the singer. The lens comes with a hood if you are using it in the bright sun. It's not a very fast lens, but then again it's only about $300. You will be spending a lot more if you want something with a larger aperture. I have this, the 16-50mm kit lens and picked up a 35mm f/1.8 lens for low light photos without a flash.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 22
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Lenovo - Smart Clock (2nd Gen) 4" Smart Display with Google Assistant - Heather Grey
The best bedroom Smart Clock just got even better. The Lenovo Smart Clock Gen 2 has a 4“ color touchscreen showcases the time, weather and your family photos. Choose a customizable clock face or check in on your smart cameras feeds before bed. With multiroom audio, you can add your Lenovo Smart Clock Gen 2 to a speaker group and play media across multiple devices and rooms.
Not a good bedside clock
Customer Rating
2.0
Quality
4.0
Value
3.0
Ease of Use
2.0
I got this to use as a bedside clock. It was nice having a Google assistant, but as a clock it doesn't work so well. At night, the screen got too dark to see. There were times I would come home from work and it appeared the display went to sleep. I don't want this to happen on a clock. I ended up returning it to get an Amazon Show 5 for about the same price. This has everything I want in a clock with a bigger better display, Alexa, and even more clock options.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: True
Length of ownership: 22
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VIZIO - 58" Class M7 Series 4K QLED HDR Smart TV
Immerse yourself in the infinite possibilities of 4K streaming in award-winning Quantum Color with the all-new VIZIO M-Series 4K HDR Smart TV. M-Series combines a best-in-class active full array backlight with over a billion colors to create a true-to-life picture with an incredible color spectrum. Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR) combined with a full array backlight delivers stunning picture quality, transporting you into the story through richer contrast, brighter highlights, and eye-popping color. The lightning-fast VIZIO IQ Active processor delivers enhanced picture processing and a faster entertainment browsing experience, while the ProGaming Engine with Auto Game Mode, Variable Refresh Rate with AMD FreeSync, HDR gaming with Dolby Vision and HGiG, ultra-low input lag, and newly-added gaming menu take console gaming to a whole new level. Enjoy the award-winning SmartCast platform loaded with the best selection of built-in apps, an all-new Voice Remote, Bluetooth headphone capability, and Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in. When paired with an M-Series sound bar, the sleek and versatile dual-purpose TV stand can adjust in height to accommodate a sound bar or serve as a dock when mounted for truly seamless TV and sound integration. M-Series breaks new ground in Smart TV entertainment and convenience.
A great gaming TV
Customer Rating
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Brightness
5.0
I love this TV. I have both a PS5 and Xbox Series X attached and they both look amazing on the screen. It doesn't do 120 fps, but I'm happier with 60 fps with a 4K resolution. The TV uses local dimming so blacks really look black. With HDR games can look really amazing. I've also got an Apple TV 4K hooked to this and movies look great too.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: True
Length of ownership: 33
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Bose - Companion 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece) - White
Enjoy full, natural sound from your desktop or laptop computer, or tablet, from just 2 speakers. Bring more life to your music, games and videos, with wide natural sound reproduced by exclusive TrueSpace® signal processing.
Excellent sound from computer speakers.
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I just upgraded to these Bose speakers from the Bose Companion 2 speakers. I did this because the other speakers did not have a lot of bass. The Bose Companion 20 speakers provide excellent sound from just the two speakers. There is no subwoofer, but I get a lot of bass out of these. It's not quite the bass that you would get from a subwoofer, but it's real close. The plus side is that I don't have an extra subwoofer sitting behind my computer.
The wired volume puck is nice to sit out on my desk. It includes a touch on/off switch on the top and a ring that you can rotate to adjust the volume. There is also a headphone jack and extra input on it.
These were $150 more than the Bose Companion 2 speakers, but for me it is worth it. Others may not like the price and can probably find an actual computer speaker system with a subwoofer. If you are a fan of Bose quality, then these speakers are for you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 1
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The Companion 2 Series III system delivers a significant performance upgrade over your computer's conventional speakers. TrueSpace stereo digital signal processing reproduces wide, lifelike sound from just 2 speakers.
Great pair of computer speakers
Customer Rating
4.0
Quality
4.0
Value
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I bought these to replace the old computer speakers I've been using for about 20 years. I love Bose products, so getting them for my computer seemed to be the next thing for me.
These speakers sound great but are missing a little bass. I used these for a few week and am amazed by the spatial sound they provide just sitting on each side of my monitor. They come with two inputs, so I had a PS5 playing through my monitor and my Mac mini was connected directly to the speakers.
Because I love bass in my music, I ended up returning these and buying the more expensive Bose Companion 20 speakers. If you aren't concerned with a lot of bass and want a great sounding computer speaker, then you can't go wrong with the Bose Companion 2.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 25
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Logitech - MX Master 3 Advanced Wireless USB/Bluetooth Laser Mouse with Ultrafast Scrolling - Mid Gray
MX Master 3 is instant precision and infinite potential. Designed for designers and engineered for coders, it’s our most advanced Master Series mouse yet. App-specific button customizations speed up your workflow in the apps you use most and the electromagnetic MagSpeed wheel enables fast noiseless scrolling. Your hand rests perfectly on the sculpted form and allows you to work comfortably for hours across multiple computers and operating systems in one fluid workflow. Ready for video calls - predefined settings for Microsoft Teams and Zoom let you instantly mute and Start/Stop your video call. With MX Master 3, you can truly master what you make.
Great Ergonomic Mouse
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
I had the original MX Master mouse and finally decided to upgrade. The new design of the scroll wheel is what helped me make the decision. It's super quiet and fast. I also like that this is 4000 dpi where my old MX Master was only 1600 dpi. I have it set up where I barely have to move the mouse to get around my 4K screen.
The mouse is very comfortable. My thumb actually rests on the side of the mouse so my whole had is off of the mousepad. There are just enough buttons for what I need and with the Logitech Options software the side scroll wheel does something different for each application. For Excel it scrolls left and right, but for Word it zooms the screen.
I'm using the USB receiver with this, but it will also connect with bluetooth. You an connect it to three devices and use a button at the bottom to switch between the two.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 4
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Type more naturally with ERGO K860 – an advanced ergonomic keyboard that promotes a more relaxed typing posture – reducing wrist bending and offering wrist support. A curved keyframe helps reduce wrist strain, while a pillowed wrist rest keeps your forearms elevated to help prevent excessive bending. This Logitech ERGO keyboard features Perfect Stroke keys for quiet performance and responsiveness, and the 2-year battery life offers long-lasting use.
Verify Comfortable Keyboard
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
I had a Microsoft Ergonomic keyboard and just upgraded to this. The Microsoft was a full-stroke keyboard and I've started to like the laptop style keys better, so I like that feature on this keyboard. It's very comfortable to use and the built-in wrist rest is great.
You can connect it using the USB receiver or Bluetooth. If using Bluetooth, you can connected it up to three different devices. I think you may have to use multiple USB receivers if you are not using Bluetooth and it only comes with one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 2
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Ensure ample storage for your high-resolution photos and videos with this 1TB WD SanDisk Extreme portable SSD. Up to 3 meter drop protection, with IP65 water and dust resistant, and a five year limited warranty give you the peace of mind to take it with you on travels near and far.Rread speeds of up to 1,050MB/s allow for fast file transfer. This WD SanDisk Extreme portable SSD features a compact design for easy handling and enhanced portability, and includes a USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter for compatibility with most PCs and Macs.
Great external drive for PS5!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
I picked up two of these. One for the PS5, using the USB-C port, and the other for a PS4 Pro. This is a fast drive. It's about 6 times faster than the internal drive on the PS4 Pro. On the PS5, I have all my PS4 games stored on this. They load so much faster than when I played the same games on the PS4.
This is twice as fast than most standard SSDs. There are some faster models too, but I figured that I didn't need to spend the extra for just PS4 games. I did get it during a Black Friday sale, so it was about $100 off at the time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 47
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Panasonic Trimmer: Take care of your hair, beard and body hair with this trimmer, which offers 39 length settings from 0.5mm to 20mm, so you can achieve the right look for you. Stainless-steel blades are hypoallergenic to help prevent irritation.
Excellent Trimmer
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
This trimmer works great. It's easy to make adjustments to trimming heights by turning the adjustment knob built into the trimmer. It did a great job jutting my own hair. Did not slow down once and trimmed my neck close.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 42
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Capture vibrant videos and images with this Sony telephoto lens. Internal optical SteadyShot image stabilization helps deliver clear handheld shots, and the internal AF mechanism operates silently during movie recording for reduced noise interference. This Sony telephoto lens boasts two ED glass and two aspherical elements for high optical performance across the zoom range.
Capture vibrant videos and images with this Sony telephoto lens. Internal optical SteadyShot image stabilization helps deliver clear handheld shots, and the internal AF mechanism operates silently during movie recording for reduced noise interference. This Sony telephoto lens boasts two ED glass and two aspherical elements for high optical performance across the zoom range.
Improve the image quality of your photos with this SONY E 55-210mm lens. The built-in OSS stabilizes moving images while ED glass elements improve contrast, resolution, and color. Telephoto zoom on this SONY E 55-210mm lens offers up to 3.8x zoom, and an internal focusing mechanism provides fast autofocus.
Wil this lense work with the FX3?
This should work. It is an E-Mount lens and if you look at the Specs for the FX3, it says that the camera uses E-Mount lenses. You can also verify it with the link below. I looked and it does show that this lens works with the FX3. It also has a note that the angle of view will be less since this lens was made for an APS-C camera.
https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/lens_body/
https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/lens_body/
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The compact and durable HVL-F28RM offers consistent light output, optimized light distribution and continuous flash performance that won’t interrupt your workflow with stable radio wireless communication and multi flash radio control.
Hello! Is this compatible with the Sony nex-6?
I'm using it with the Sony A6000 which I think replaced the NEX-6. The hotshot should be the same. There is a compatibility chart on Sony's website for the flash. It shows what flash features will work with each camera
The NEX-6 is listed as compatible. Check it out here.
https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/accessories/compatibility.php?area=us&lang=en&mdl=HVL-F28RM&cat=3&loc=en_US
The NEX-6 is listed as compatible. Check it out here.
https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/accessories/compatibility.php?area=us&lang=en&mdl=HVL-F28RM&cat=3&loc=en_US
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The NETGEAR SOHO Ethernet Unmanaged Switches provide easy and affordable network connectivity to small offices and home/offices. With these Plug-and-Play switches, you can quickly and easily expand your network connections to multiple devices, with no configuration required.
The NETGEAR SOHO Ethernet Unmanaged Switches provide easy and affordable network connectivity to small offices and home/offices. With these Plug-and-Play switches, you can quickly and easily expand your network connections to multiple devices, with no configuration required.
The NETGEAR SOHO Ethernet Unmanaged Switches provide easy and affordable network connectivity to small offices and home/offices. With these Plug-and-Play switches, you can quickly and easily expand your network connections to multiple devices, with no configuration required.
VIZIO - 58" Class M7 Series 4K QLED HDR Smart TV
Immerse yourself in the infinite possibilities of 4K streaming in award-winning Quantum Color with the all-new VIZIO M-Series 4K HDR Smart TV. M-Series combines a best-in-class active full array backlight with over a billion colors to create a true-to-life picture with an incredible color spectrum. Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR) combined with a full array backlight delivers stunning picture quality, transporting you into the story through richer contrast, brighter highlights, and eye-popping color. The lightning-fast VIZIO IQ Active processor delivers enhanced picture processing and a faster entertainment browsing experience, while the ProGaming Engine with Auto Game Mode, Variable Refresh Rate with AMD FreeSync, HDR gaming with Dolby Vision and HGiG, ultra-low input lag, and newly-added gaming menu take console gaming to a whole new level. Enjoy the award-winning SmartCast platform loaded with the best selection of built-in apps, an all-new Voice Remote, Bluetooth headphone capability, and Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in. When paired with an M-Series sound bar, the sleek and versatile dual-purpose TV stand can adjust in height to accommodate a sound bar or serve as a dock when mounted for truly seamless TV and sound integration. M-Series breaks new ground in Smart TV entertainment and convenience.
Do you know if this model is compatible with earlier soundbars? I am upgrading my older 55" Vizio TV and curious to know if I can just unplug the optical from the 55" tv, and hook up into the 58". I would assume they are compatible but wanted to check.
I'm using this soundbar with a JBL 5.1 Surround system using the eARC connection on the TV. When I turn on my PS5, XsX, or Apple TV, the TV comes on and switches to the correct input. Then it turns on the soundbar. Works great.
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Bose - Companion 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece) - White
Enjoy full, natural sound from your desktop or laptop computer, or tablet, from just 2 speakers. Bring more life to your music, games and videos, with wide natural sound reproduced by exclusive TrueSpace® signal processing.
Can these speakers be connected to a digital baby grand piano in place of the factory speakers?
These speakers have a 3.5mm stereo connection. Any device that has a 3.5mm headphone jack can use these speakers. They are just plugged into the headphone jack of my Mac mini. They are mainly for computer use, so don't expect to put them on a shelf 10 feet apart. The cable between the left and right speaker is about 4 feet.
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Bose - Companion 20 Multimedia Speaker System (2-Piece) - White
Enjoy full, natural sound from your desktop or laptop computer, or tablet, from just 2 speakers. Bring more life to your music, games and videos, with wide natural sound reproduced by exclusive TrueSpace® signal processing.
What is the frequency response of the speakers? Is there any desktop set you would recommend for high fidelity sound? Thank you!
This is the desktop I would recommend for hi-fidelity sound. Even though they don't have a subwoofer, the tuned bass port on the back provide excellent response. I've always been a fan of Bose and was a bit disappointed with the Companion 2 set. I returned them to get this Companion 20 and am not sorry. The build and sound quality are excellent. I like my music loud.
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