Metairieman55
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- First ReviewJuly 27, 2018
- Last ReviewApril 4, 2025
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- First QuestionMarch 4, 2019
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This pocket-sized multi-adapter provides all the ports you need for maximum productivity. It has 9 functions in 1 sleek adapter. It allows you to connect your laptop to a 4K monitor. It also connects to an ultrawide monitor. The USB-C multi-adapter gives you 2 USB Type-A ports for additional peripherals and 1 USB Type-A port with BC 1.2 to fast-charge your mobile device. With USB-C Power Delivery 3.0, the adapter offers both upstream and downstream charging when connected to a USB-C power adapter. It also provides direct access to a wired network and to your SD & microSD memory cards.
When in the age of gender benders
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
4.0
When in the age of gender benders . . . not trying to be political here. But everybody always needs that little something extra to make a hook up, right? The picture was misleading; it looks like you a female/male USB-C connector but, no, it's wired to the unit. I needed the female out for my set up. So it took an Amazon visit to get a female-female to complete my need.
Other than that, having the video/data punch that I needed, it's working just as designed. A little pricey but it does the trick.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 5
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Minimize movement and maximize comfort with the Logitech ERGO M575S wireless trackball mouse. Thumb control lets you move the cursor without moving your arm, while the sculpted ergonomic design fully supports your hand and keeps your forearm in a more natural position. This wireless ergonomic mouse has been developed by Logi Ergo Lab experts, user-tested and certified by ergonomists to give you 25% less muscle strain in your forearm . The smooth and responsive thumb control can be used anywhere – and since it doesn’t need to be moved, the ERGO M575S is perfect for tight setups and busy desks.
Mouse vs. Trackball
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5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
About 15 years ago, I was getting carpal tunnel syndrome frequently so I needed a change. Enter the Logitech Trackball line up. No CTS since then. I've the wired up to the latest MX Ergo wireless. I dropped back down to this model since the more expensive one has more buttons that I never used except when I accidentally pushed them! Good trackball but I don't need all those buttons. But they may be great for anyone who does like and use them.
The biggest "drawback" is getting use to the mouse/trackball difference. In my case, it's a "never going back" to mouse . . . ever. I like it but it may not be for everyone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 26
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The perfect choice for creators, IT professionals or everyday users, the latest 870 EVO has indisputable performance, reliability and compatibility built upon Samsung’s pioneering technology.
Fanboy Here
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5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Samsung fanboy here! TV's, phones, hard drives . . . can't go wrong with this brand! I remember the days when a 100MB hard drive was incredible. Now we've got SSD, NVME and I have terabytes of Samsung drives all over.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 46
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Designed for tech enthusiasts, hardcore gamers and heavy-workload professionals who want blazing fast speed. Sequential read/write speeds up to 7,450/6,900 MB/s
Samsung . . . good stuff!
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5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
If you have a computer, expansion is always a day away! Since I like to tinker with a lot of programs, my 500GB 980EV is still doing the job but I'm down to about 100GB free and playing around with new stuff. So to be safe for space, I cloned and upgraded to this as the boot drive. Working well so far.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 25
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There’s nothing worse than low computer storage when you’re in the middle of working on a big project. Add portable data storage to your laptop or computer with the Insignia NS-PCNVMEHDE M.2 NVMe to USB-C SSD Enclosure. It turns your M.2 NVMe into a USB-C connection with transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps, giving you a high-speed access to your data. The enclosure includes a USB-C cable and a USB-to-USB-C adapter for wide-ranging use. It also has a plug-and-play design, making it easy to use with most computers and laptops. Featuring UASP support, it further reduces processor requirements while improving your data speeds. Improve your computer storage with a high-quality solution that will let you get things done.
Upgrade your OS if you're running out of room
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
A very convenient way to clone my existing 500GB boot drive to a 1TB to make up space limitations. 500 was fine but I recently started playing around with the Artificial Intelligence which tends to use a lot of Python with upgrades and other backend support progs and some items insist on C: for whatever reasons. Most of my data resides on separate hard drives for the AI models and such but this gives me headroom on my boot drive.
This can also be used somewhat like thumb drive with an NVMe card (which tends to offer higher capacities. It's easy to load a card, too. Just make sure your heatsink tape (provided for one card) is installed. It can get warm.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Length of ownership: 24
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Get an edge over the competition with this Arozzi Mugello series gaming chair. The ergonomic design and thick padded seat and backrest offer comfort during extended gameplay, while five dual-wheel nylon casters allow for easy mobility. This Arozzi Mugello gaming chair has adjustable height for easy customization, and the synthetic polyurethane leather material provides effortless cleanup.
Didn't Buy For The Color . . .
Customer Rating
4.0
Quality
4.0
Value
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
I replaced a similar (different brand) chair with the reclining feature and the footrest because the welds had broke on one side losing the arm and recently the seat tubing went also. So I found this one for about $75 more than I previously paid. The Arrozi does have a flat wooden seat base which may be more durable. The color is nice but full black would have been fine. Time will tell if the arm strength holds up; just held with two bolts per arm which--fully tightened-- still seems a little wobbly. They do control the recline so maybe that's why. I might have to move up to the $400 range for more beefiness if this one doesn't last for the two year stretch like the other one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 10
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MK540 Advanced is an instantly familiar wireless keyboard and mouse combo built for precision, comfort and reliability. The full-size keyboard features a familiar key shape, size, and feeling – optimized for precision and noise reduction. The palmrest and adjustable tilt legs keep you comfortable for long stretches and the contoured mouse is designed to fit perfectly into either palm. Plug and play your keyboard and mouse with one tiny USB receiver with Logitech Unifying technology. You’ll get a reliable – and encrypted – wireless connection up to 32.8 ft away with virtually no delays or dropouts.
Logitech is a staple
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
I consider Logitech a necessity. It alleviates the "one inch too short reach" problem depending on where you need/want to put it. "Cut the cable!" Insert the Logitech dongle and place your kybd/mouse where it's most convenient.
Early on, battery life on wireless products was an issue, but Logitech's refinement has alleviated the issue. Efficient now! No more every 30 days . . . maybe 6 months or more plus. The other Logitech compact offerings in combo or separately work just as well if you have less room, too;
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 49
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The MFC-J4535DW features fast print and scan speeds, expanded paper capacity and duplex printing along with enough ink for up to one-year of printing with just the ink included in-box(1). Get full print, copy, scan and fax functionality, wireless printing and scanning(2) plus two adjustable paper trays for up to a 400-page total capacity for your home, home office, schoolwork or small business. There’s also an up to 20-sheet automatic document feeder for fast copying and scanning and a bypass tray to handle a variety of media. The 2.7” touchscreen enables easy navigation and easy access to powerful features plus print-from and scan-to popular cloud services including Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive and more(3), directly from the printer. The MFCJ4335DW INKvestment Tank all-in-one color inkjet printer includes versatile connection options with NFC touch to print(4), built in wireless(2), Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet or connect locally to a single computer via USB interface. This feature-filled INKvestment Tank printer is supported by the free Brother Mobile Connect(5) App providing a convenient user interface that enables printing, scanning, copying and device management from your smartphone or tablet. Enhanced color graphics and reengineered ink provide vivid colors making it great for printing photos and color documents. The MFC-J4535DW uses reengineered INKvestment Tank ink cartridges that automatically and continually supply ink to the internal tank to deliver uninterrupted printing and convenience with no need to stop and refill the ink tank. Replacing cartridges is super easy - just pop out the empty cartridge and snap in a front-loading, plug-in replacement and get back to printing. The MFC-J4535DW features the unique Brother Page Gauge(6) which estimates remaining page levels, so you always know how much ink you have left. Keep pace with the growing need for color printing with the Brother MFC-J4535DW INKvestment Tank color inkjet all-in-one printer.
Good value color for office use
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
In our small office (under 10 persons) I had been using HP printers and had problems. So I switched about 10 years ago to Brother and never looked back. I use this model and others the J4335 (more compact but discontinued?) at their desks. Convenient scanner, too. Does well!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 49
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WD Red Plus NAS internal hard drives are designed with CMR technology for RAID-optimized NAS systems with up to eight bays. Perfect for handling increased workloads associated with small- to medium-sized business environments, including expanded OS compatibility and ZFS.
Great size for medium networks
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Western Digital has always been a leader in the HDD market. And lately since they have been branding their hard drives with "colors" it makes it a bit easier to choose according to your intended usage. Ours is used in a Unifi network with a Protect (Surveillance) module on the network. Our NVR has the purple drives specialized for
surveillance.
surveillance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 40
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Real-life action demands serious performance and tested durability. The HP Pavilion Desktop PC brings the latest technology and reliability from a trusted brand that protects what matters to you most. Life is busy. Power through. Everything you do feels easier and faster than ever before with a high performance processor and integrated Bluetooth technology. Brand you trust. Built to last. For 80 years, we've had your back. That’s why our PCs go through over 230 individual tests to ensure you’re getting a powerful, reliable PC that's going to last. Made for the modern family: Ditch the dull black box with a polished silver brushed finish that perfectly fits in any space. Designed with multiple ports located, including a USB-C, on the front so you can quickly and easily connect your devices.
Good office workstation
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
4.0
Value
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
We've been upgrading our office workstations for a company of under 10 people with these units. The Ryzen 7 combined with the 1TB SSD gives a competent platform for the daily duties in the office at a comfortable price point. I have made the past mistake of trying to get away with $4-500 which tend to be under powered even for simple tasks while running our security camera software (web-based with the demands of bandwidth vs. video sharing with the RAM) but so far 16GB is holding up for daily tasks. I can always add an 8GB video card (<$100) if demand grows. But for now, it works well.
The biggest bugaboo with most off-the-shelf brands is uninstalling all the promotional crapware/software BEFORE I put a) mostly an HP) box in service. Then you get to the Microsoft Account headache on everything but that's not HP's fault for that. Take your time and clean her up a bit and she'll run just great in your office.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 49
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Parrot - ANAFI Extended Drone with Skycontroller - Dark Gray
Take to the skies with this Parrot Anafi Extended drone. Ideal for capturing footage off the beaten path, this ultra-compact drone offers easy portability and records breathtaking footage with a 4K camera. This Parrot Anafi Extended drone has a powerful battery that lets it explore the sky for up to 25 minutes at a time with a top speed of 33mph.Fly Responsibly:Before takeoff, update all software and firmware, and read the instructions thoroughly.See the FAA website for registration requirements and information about flying a drone safely: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/. Additional state or local requirements may apply. Check your local jurisdiction. The following websites may help you make informed decisions about flying your drone: www.knowbeforeyoufly.org and www.modelaircraft.org.
Is this 2 more batteries as shown (with another one powering the drone) or just 2 total in pkg? I assume the latter. Nice deal either way but 3 would be excellent!
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SimpliSafe - SimpliCam Indoor HD Wi-Fi Security Camera
Add to your peace of mind with this SimpliSafe home security camera. It expands your existing SimpliSafe system with another viewing angle to monitor your premises, and it streams in 720p HD for clear, sharp images. This SimpliSafe home security camera has night vision capabilities for watching any time of day.
Can i use camera without wifi?
No. The connector is only for power with the provided micro-USB flat cable which connects to the phone charger-type wall wart. It does nothing when you connect it to a computer except charge. Wifi to your smartphone only. Basically, it's designed for their system with cloud storage through their main system hub for the versatility it was designed for. I bought it as a standalone because I didn't understand that limitation. But the camera itself DOES provide a nice normal and infrared image with sound. But if you're not interested in the system (I may be at a later date), look elsewhere.
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SimpliSafe - SimpliCam Indoor HD Wi-Fi Security Camera
Add to your peace of mind with this SimpliSafe home security camera. It expands your existing SimpliSafe system with another viewing angle to monitor your premises, and it streams in 720p HD for clear, sharp images. This SimpliSafe home security camera has night vision capabilities for watching any time of day.
Is there a way or part to attach camera to the wall?
The stand shown in the picture is easily removable; it just slides out. The actual USB flat cord is housed in a channel just under that which also slides in/out. So with the bracket removed, a little double stick tape/foam or velcro is all that is necessary to mount it. In fact, the body is angled so you could "stick it" in the wall corner, too. Or flat, whatever.
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SimpliSafe - SimpliCam Indoor HD Wi-Fi Security Camera
Add to your peace of mind with this SimpliSafe home security camera. It expands your existing SimpliSafe system with another viewing angle to monitor your premises, and it streams in 720p HD for clear, sharp images. This SimpliSafe home security camera has night vision capabilities for watching any time of day.
Does this camera have to ability to record sound, and can the footage be downloaded to share with authorities if saved in the cloud?
Yes, it has a mic. Kind of loud if you're monitoring it from your phone. But you can mute it. With the service subscription, yes, the footage can be downloaded. I believe there are different tiers of storage you can buy if the basic storage option isn't enough for your needs. I think it's cyclical storage meaning if you run out of your allotment, it will start erasing the older stuff so that would put a "time limit" on your footage.
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SimpliSafe - SimpliCam Indoor HD Wi-Fi Security Camera
Add to your peace of mind with this SimpliSafe home security camera. It expands your existing SimpliSafe system with another viewing angle to monitor your premises, and it streams in 720p HD for clear, sharp images. This SimpliSafe home security camera has night vision capabilities for watching any time of day.
I'm mindful of wifi data usage. Is it always streaming or can it be turned off?
Unplugging it would be your best option if you don't want it recording. It uses a phone charger type USB for power so unplugged it will not transmit. And the cord is easily removable at will from the outlet or the back of the camera. There's a slide channel USB connector that "locks" it in securely. Slides out but tensioned so you don't accidentally disconnect.
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SimpliSafe - SimpliCam Indoor HD Wi-Fi Security Camera
Add to your peace of mind with this SimpliSafe home security camera. It expands your existing SimpliSafe system with another viewing angle to monitor your premises, and it streams in 720p HD for clear, sharp images. This SimpliSafe home security camera has night vision capabilities for watching any time of day.
Hi !!! To connect the cam to my phone do I have to hire any security company ??? How does it works ???
To save any video, yes, you would have to subscribe at minimum $4.95/mo. From the conversations I had, video is stored on their server and there is no way to locally record it. That was my mistake thinking I could. Camera quality/features are fine. If you own a Simplisafe system already. it's a fine addition. But it's not really a standalone.
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XFX - AMD Radeon RX 550 Core Edition 4GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card - Black
Generate stunning game visuals in Full HD with this XFX Radeon RX 550 graphics card. Its 4GB 128-bit memory keeps up with the high-bandwidth requirements of AAA titles, and its XFX True Clock technology optimizes clock speed performance. The AMD FreeSync 2 technology of this FX Radeon RX 550 graphics card lets you enjoy seamless visuals without tears and lags.
Oculus - Go 32GB Stand-Alone Virtual Reality Headset
Play your favorite VR titles with this 32GB Oculus Go headset. Its lightweight structure and soft, breathable fabric provide a comfortable viewing experience during marathon sessions, and its high-resolution fast-switch LCD screen improves visual clarity for an immersive effect. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 mobile platform means low power, high quality audio, video and interaction wherever you are. This Oculus Go headset has built-in speakers to help you feel you're part of the action.
Can I play beat saber with this? And if yes do I need to buy and extra controller or how? What do I need in order to play? My phone is a samsung s8 I might upgrade it to a newer one will it work on both meanwhile?
I own the Go and I'm NOT a gamer. The Go has a basic "light saber" type controller and although I think you can get a game pad working. I've watched a Beat Saber video and it seems to me that the Rift-type controllers are more suitable to gaming. The Go does offer games but I think they're more of the "non-spacial" 2D things like a Mario Brothers or Sonic type. The Go is 3dof (three degrees of freedom) whereas the higher end devices offer 6dof like the Rift. And the Rift offers more spatial control in the three axis x,y,z as well as movement sensors. Oculus is releasing their Oculus Quest that I understand in in the middle of the two offerings BUT has the controls I think you would prefer in Beat Saber. I wouldn't personally suggest the Go for anyone seriously interested in gaming. Watching video, yes. Whacking musical notes, not so much. I actually tried a similar game, but with one controller, it's too much trying to be in two places at one time.
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Oculus - Go 32GB Stand-Alone Virtual Reality Headset
Play your favorite VR titles with this 32GB Oculus Go headset. Its lightweight structure and soft, breathable fabric provide a comfortable viewing experience during marathon sessions, and its high-resolution fast-switch LCD screen improves visual clarity for an immersive effect. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 mobile platform means low power, high quality audio, video and interaction wherever you are. This Oculus Go headset has built-in speakers to help you feel you're part of the action.
Is there support for additional microSD? I have a 256G card that I would plug in if available. 32G is pretty small
No. At this time, Go only offers those two internally limited configs. HOWEVER, I use a free app called Skybox to reach out to my PC's storage (more and bigger HD's). You simultaneously run the prog on both devices and point to your Skybox "Movie" folder on the PC where it is stored or your Windows "Video" folder, wherever, and you're good to go, no pun intended. Likewise, you can store the movie(s) on your smartphone if you don't have a wifi router. Then there are apps like Plex or Kodi that can also extend your storage from the PC (and I think iOS?) but I'm PC/Android myself.
Personally, I consider my 32MB Go as a player only. Sure, you can fairly easily load a movie, watch it, take it off, load another, etc. But I consider the Go's internal memory as only its app storage. My media comes from a larger space like my desktop and/or my Freenas server box (with Plex).
Hope this helps.
Personally, I consider my 32MB Go as a player only. Sure, you can fairly easily load a movie, watch it, take it off, load another, etc. But I consider the Go's internal memory as only its app storage. My media comes from a larger space like my desktop and/or my Freenas server box (with Plex).
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DJI - Osmo Pocket 4K Action Camera - Matte Black
Take the perfect shot with this DJI Osmo Pocket gimbal. Featuring a compact design and an advanced camera, this device offers easy portability and lets you capture gorgeous pictures and videos in 4K resolution. This DJI Osmo Pocket gimbal offers advanced image stabilization and enhances your action shots with automatic face and object tracking.
Does this take good quality photos? I know videos are great 4K and 1080 but how bout the photos?
If you intend on doing more video than photography, this is a good choice. Excellent 4k 60 fps for slo-mo work; GoPro does 4k@30 only if I'm not mistaken. I think this has better stabilization built-in when you consider the gimbal adjustments available to go with it without accessories. This is designed to compete with the GoPro 7 which is $50 more. And both devices take excellent still shots which matches their video excellence.
If you're more interested in photography (most point-and-shoot cameras these days do video, too), you can get great shots and decent video, though the video probably won't be as good or stable as either of these two units. The gimbal on the Osmo Pocket sets it apart from the GoPro7. You can add $100's of dollars to add one to your GoPro; the Osmo has that excellent technology built in!
I really don't think you could go wrong with either except for the gimbal thing. Your choice: Am I going to do more photography than video? The Pocket's gimbal adds nothing to photography and you have a mechanism that is probably more destructible by its very nature of motorization. But if you're a videographer that takes some pics, no contest. But remember this is a "Pocket." The case provided shields the gimbal in your pocket. Want a quick video, 5 seconds boot up, gimbal set, you're ready to shoot!
If you're more interested in photography (most point-and-shoot cameras these days do video, too), you can get great shots and decent video, though the video probably won't be as good or stable as either of these two units. The gimbal on the Osmo Pocket sets it apart from the GoPro7. You can add $100's of dollars to add one to your GoPro; the Osmo has that excellent technology built in!
I really don't think you could go wrong with either except for the gimbal thing. Your choice: Am I going to do more photography than video? The Pocket's gimbal adds nothing to photography and you have a mechanism that is probably more destructible by its very nature of motorization. But if you're a videographer that takes some pics, no contest. But remember this is a "Pocket." The case provided shields the gimbal in your pocket. Want a quick video, 5 seconds boot up, gimbal set, you're ready to shoot!
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ZAGG - InvisibleShield Glass Curve Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy S9+ - Clear
Deliver premium protection to your Samsung Galaxy S9+ with this Zagg InvisibleShield screen protector. The curved shape hugs your device's display for a secure fit, while tempered glass construction provides defense against scratches and cracks. This Zagg InvisibleShield screen protector offers a case-friendly design, making it easy to pair it with other phone accessories.
I got a 45 dollar glass screen protector and it is too hard to press and taps sometimes dont register and is peeling off so can I replace it with a plastic one or do I have to waste 45 dollars
You didn't mention your phone in your question. I have the Galaxy S9+ and went with the Zagg-InvisibleShield Curve Screen Protector. The instructions specifically recommend turning the screen sensitivity up to max in the phone software. I haven't had an issue. Your phone may be different. But look in your settings to see if that sensitivity can be adjusted.
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