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Jabra Elite 7 Active is engineered with our unique Jabra ShakeGrip™ technology, sweat and waterproof durability, and ultra-compact design, they’ll stay in place through even the toughest workouts. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and HearThrough features allow a customized level of immersion, so you can be in control of your workout and your sound. If you need to keep an ear free, mono mode lets you use either bud independently. Stash the one you’re not using in the case, and you can even extend your battery by using one and charging the other. And Alexa Built-in and Google Assistant are at your command with just the tap of the bud. Multipoint connects to two devices at once, lets you seamlessly switch between devices, and is available as a firmware update via the Jabra Sound+ app.
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These Jabra Elite 7 active wireless noise canceling in-ear headphones perform exactly as they are advertised. To begin with, they come in a very sturdy compact case. This little case allows you to have up to 30 hours of on-the-go total charge. These Jabra headphones are very simple to pair up. All you have to do is push the buttons on both earbuds for 3 seconds and follow the voice instructions to pair to your phone. Once they are paired, the next thing you will notice is how comfortable they feel once in your ear. These Jabra Elite 7s are designed specifically for people how are active as they use them. I have had previous earbuds that produce great sound quality, but aren't comfortable or stay in your ears very well. With these Jabras, they not only produce rich powerful sound, but they also stay in your ears at all times. I also like that they are designed to be sweat and waterproof. I just recently retired a pair of earbuds from another brand that I would use during workouts or doing lawn work because one of the buds no longer works after being exposed to too much sweat. I never have to worry about that with these Jabras. To really get the most of these headphones you will need to download the Jabra Sound app. This will enable you to adjust the ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and the hearthrough. The app will also allow you to customize your music profiles, choose your voice assistant and check your battery life. These Jabra Elite 7s have what you are looking for when purchasing your next set of headphones: Great sound quality, very comfy, and they will always stay in your ear.
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Set your imagination free on the most powerful Surface Laptop, designed to light up the best of Windows 11. Boundary-pushing design lets you flex your creative muscle on the sleek 14.4“⁴ touchscreen, making seamless transitions from laptop to entertainment-ready stage to portable creative canvas, complete with built-in storage and charging for Surface Slim Pen 2* under the keyboard. Enjoy smooth gameplay, and draw, sketch and take notes like you would on paper on the bright, vibrant 120Hz display. Run intensive applications and get things done anywhere with all-day battery life, and get inspired with graphics power that exceeds your expectations. Elevate your entertainment with Quad Omnisonic speakers, featuring large bass and immersive Dolby Atmos. Stay in the flow, be inspired and get closer to what you love.
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5
Versatile, creator focused 3 in 1 laptop
on October 27, 2021
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I love this Microsoft Surface Studio laptop for many reasons. To begin with, this Surface is the epitome of versatility. It is a great 3 in 1 laptop that allows you to accomplish so much without having to go from one device to another. Previous to getting this Surface, I would go from a traditional laptop to my tablet or my PC to my tablet. Now with this Surface Studio, I am getting rid of my traditional laptop and tablet and just sticking with this Surface Studio.
When you are thinking of getting a new device, there are many things to consider. Here are some of the highlights to this Surface Studio for me:
Hardware-It has a very rigid magnesium and aluminum casing which makes this device very solid and sturdy. This is very important especially if you are thinking of having to transport this device in a backpack or bag of some kind.
It has 2 USB-C ports that are Thunderbolt 4 on one side and on the other it has a headphone jack and the Surface connect port. No SD card reader, but you can always add an SD card reader dongle.
Keys on the keyboard are clicky and the keyboard is backlit, even when you engage the trackpad.
Speakers are decent, but not great. They are decent because it can produce a pretty strong volume, but the sound quality could be better. You will notice this as you are gaming or watching a movie.
It has a nice 120 hertz refresh rate with 2400 x 1600 resolution and the webcam is 1080 p.
I am very impressed with the trackpad. It is very responsive and is very intuitive when using it.
If you are getting this Surface Studio laptop, then I highly recommend that you also purchase the Surface Slim Pen 2 to make the most of this laptop. It is very easy to write on the screen with the Pen 2 and it allows you to click and drag windows. The pen produces a small vibration that kind of simulates the feeling of writing on paper. You charge the pen under the front lip of the laptop. I like how easily the pen engages the front lip of the laptop because of the strong magnets. You don't have to worry about the pen falling or sliding off.
As I stated earlier, the biggest benefit to this laptop is the versatility it provides. You can use this laptop in 3 modes: Standard laptop, easel set up, or completely folded in a tablet set up. As you do the majority of your work on this machine, you will probably be using the standard laptop mode. This Surface Studio comes with 3X2 aspect ratio which comes in handy with taller apps and multitasking in Windows 11.
With the easel position, you pop the bottom of the screen towards you, but it doesn't cover the trackpad. This mode is ideal for watching movies, videos or playing video games. At this angle the monitor is very steady. This is important to note because this mode is great when you want to use some your apps with the touchscreen.
Finally, you have the ability to use this laptop in tablet mode. With this mode you will have full time touchscreen interaction. This laptop is heavier than your average android tablet or Ipad, but at 4 lbs you adjust to the difference. It has been nice to have a 14 inch tablet instead of a 10 inch screen. This mode is also where you would also incorporate the use of the Surface Slim Pen 2 the most. This mode is ideal for those creator focused individuals.
Overall, I am highly impressed with this new Surface Studio laptop. There is so much that you can accomplish with this laptop. You can work, be entertained or create with the same device.
When you are thinking of getting a new device, there are many things to consider. Here are some of the highlights to this Surface Studio for me:
Hardware-It has a very rigid magnesium and aluminum casing which makes this device very solid and sturdy. This is very important especially if you are thinking of having to transport this device in a backpack or bag of some kind.
It has 2 USB-C ports that are Thunderbolt 4 on one side and on the other it has a headphone jack and the Surface connect port. No SD card reader, but you can always add an SD card reader dongle.
Keys on the keyboard are clicky and the keyboard is backlit, even when you engage the trackpad.
Speakers are decent, but not great. They are decent because it can produce a pretty strong volume, but the sound quality could be better. You will notice this as you are gaming or watching a movie.
It has a nice 120 hertz refresh rate with 2400 x 1600 resolution and the webcam is 1080 p.
I am very impressed with the trackpad. It is very responsive and is very intuitive when using it.
If you are getting this Surface Studio laptop, then I highly recommend that you also purchase the Surface Slim Pen 2 to make the most of this laptop. It is very easy to write on the screen with the Pen 2 and it allows you to click and drag windows. The pen produces a small vibration that kind of simulates the feeling of writing on paper. You charge the pen under the front lip of the laptop. I like how easily the pen engages the front lip of the laptop because of the strong magnets. You don't have to worry about the pen falling or sliding off.
As I stated earlier, the biggest benefit to this laptop is the versatility it provides. You can use this laptop in 3 modes: Standard laptop, easel set up, or completely folded in a tablet set up. As you do the majority of your work on this machine, you will probably be using the standard laptop mode. This Surface Studio comes with 3X2 aspect ratio which comes in handy with taller apps and multitasking in Windows 11.
With the easel position, you pop the bottom of the screen towards you, but it doesn't cover the trackpad. This mode is ideal for watching movies, videos or playing video games. At this angle the monitor is very steady. This is important to note because this mode is great when you want to use some your apps with the touchscreen.
Finally, you have the ability to use this laptop in tablet mode. With this mode you will have full time touchscreen interaction. This laptop is heavier than your average android tablet or Ipad, but at 4 lbs you adjust to the difference. It has been nice to have a 14 inch tablet instead of a 10 inch screen. This mode is also where you would also incorporate the use of the Surface Slim Pen 2 the most. This mode is ideal for those creator focused individuals.
Overall, I am highly impressed with this new Surface Studio laptop. There is so much that you can accomplish with this laptop. You can work, be entertained or create with the same device.
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Style up your home studio or gaming station with this CORSAIR iCUE smart lighting strip starter kit. The four strips include individually addressed LEDs for customizing the illumination, while the light-diffusing casing softens the brightness for balanced ambiance. This CORSAIR iCUE smart lighting strip starter kit features magnetic clips and adhesive backing for easy installation.
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5
Adds a cool ambience when gaming
on October 24, 2021
Posted by: Longhorn74
from McKinney, TX
I love the new ambience this Corsair smart lighting strip brings to my gaming room. First of all, this is very easy to set up and install on your gaming monitor. This kit comes with everything you need in order to get this up and running on the back of your monitor. No extra tools are necessary, which is always nice. I would recommend you do a little planning, before you start putting on the adhesives because they really stick to the surface and it will be very difficult to readjust them. Once we had everything planned, the actual installation took a little less than 15 minutes. I would have liked a couple of extra spare connectors to better secure the lights. Once everything was secure, the fun really began. I highly recommend that you download the iCue software to customize the lighting patterns. You have so many options on this app, that I would say this is where I spent the most time, which is not a complaint, but it just took some time to figure out what I wanted to do with my new light show. Once everything is up and running, this Corsair lighting strip brought a new ambience to my gaming experience. It definitely gets your creative juices flowing.
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Enhance the performance of your gaming rig with this Western Digital WD_BLACK game code bundle. A NVMe 1TB SSD delivers fast load times and vast storage for all your titles, while the included game code allows access to the full PC game download of Battlefield 2042. This Western Digital WD_BLACK game code bundle boasts backward-compatible PCIe Gen4 technology, providing speedy and reliable performance.
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This WD internal SSD delivers on enhancing the performance of your gaming rig. This NVMe 1TB SSD does what it promises to do, it delivers fast load times and at the same time you get to increase your storage. I know some people have complained about this SSD not coming with a heat sink, but I didn't have an issue with this as I am adding this SSD to my hard drive. If you know your way around PCs, then you will get this SSD installed in no time. Once I installed it, I could easily see the impact it made on my rig. This WD SSD vastly improved my load times and on top of it all, this comes with a Battlefield 2042 game code. If you are looking to get more space and quicker load times, at this price range, you can't go wrong with this Western Digital SSD.
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The Nest Doorbell is the battery-powered video doorbell that works with any home. See what’s happening at your door from anywhere and get intelligent alerts about important activity, like when there’s a person, package, animal, or vehicle.* And because there are no wires, you can install it yourself. Nest Doorbell requires the Google Home app and a Google Account – it’s not compatible with the Nest app or the home.nest.com site.
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5
Great video quality and easy to install!
on October 3, 2021
Posted by: Longhorn74
from McKinney, TX
This is my first video doorbell and I am very happy with it. To begin with they give you just about everything you need to install the doorbell. I have a brick entry, so I had to get a special drill bit to make the holes for the bracket, otherwise you will have everything needed to install. Even though this is a battery powered doorbell, I wanted to wire it to the existing wires. I like the option of relying on the battery or have it wired. I thought that wiring might be an issue since my old doorbell is over 20 years old, but it wasn't. To hook up the doorbell, all I had to do was connect the 2 existing wires to the back of the Nest doorbell. So the bottom line on installation is that it was very easy and quick.
As far as managing this Nest doorbell, you will need the Google Home app. Navigating the app is fairly easy even for folks who aren't too tech savvy. From the app you can control activity zones, face detection, event history (allows you to choose which events appear in the history), motion, quick responses which are announced to the people at the door, video quality, night vision, audio, notifications and battery life (if it isn't connected). Overall impression is that is very user friendly.
The video quality on this Nest doorbell is very clean. Even though it produces 960p, the resolution is very impressive because of HDR. With HDR you can clearly see what is happening and recognize objects with better accuracy. This Nest doorbell produces images that are colorful and clear. With the vertical FOV, it allows you to see your visitors head to toe, including packages that are placed as close as 8" from the doorbell.
Like I said earlier, this is my first video doorbell and overall I am very impressed. I really like the flexibility of being wired or relying on the battery, it is very easy to install and the video quality is excellent. If you are looking into getting a new doorbell for your home, I highly recommend this Nest doorbell.
As far as managing this Nest doorbell, you will need the Google Home app. Navigating the app is fairly easy even for folks who aren't too tech savvy. From the app you can control activity zones, face detection, event history (allows you to choose which events appear in the history), motion, quick responses which are announced to the people at the door, video quality, night vision, audio, notifications and battery life (if it isn't connected). Overall impression is that is very user friendly.
The video quality on this Nest doorbell is very clean. Even though it produces 960p, the resolution is very impressive because of HDR. With HDR you can clearly see what is happening and recognize objects with better accuracy. This Nest doorbell produces images that are colorful and clear. With the vertical FOV, it allows you to see your visitors head to toe, including packages that are placed as close as 8" from the doorbell.
Like I said earlier, this is my first video doorbell and overall I am very impressed. I really like the flexibility of being wired or relying on the battery, it is very easy to install and the video quality is excellent. If you are looking into getting a new doorbell for your home, I highly recommend this Nest doorbell.
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Do you drink coffee all day every day? Love to brew for a crowd? The Mr. Coffee 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker is perfect for you. This extra-large-capacity coffee maker brews up to 14 cups of hot coffee, so you get more coffee with every brew. Plus, its advanced showerhead evenly saturates grounds for more flavor extraction. This coffee machine also features a Small Batch setting for brewing 1-4 cups, a Strong Brew Selector for making bolder coffee, and a Brew Later function so that you can wake up to fresh-brewed coffee. With its adjustable Keep Warm setting, the coffee maker keeps your coffee at the perfect temperature for 1 to 4 hours. After 4 hours, the machine shuts off automatically for peace of mind. A clean machine means better tasting coffee. This coffee maker features an Automatic Cleaning Cycle, and also includes a reusable coffee filter that is dishwasher-safe. For capacity you can count on, the 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker is perfect for coffee fans and coffee fams.
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This Mr. Coffee 14-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Reusable Filter and Advanced Water Filtration gets the job done. It is very easy to set up, which is always nice. This coffee maker is one that would work at home or you can take it to work, which nowadays with more people working from home, this coffee maker has features that makes using it at home while you work more convenient. I really like the stainless steel look with black as it fits well in our black and white kitchen. As I stated earlier, it is very easy to set up and start using. The directions are easy to follow and the options are explained very well. I love how this coffee maker is very versatile. I can use it when I have more people at my home or I can use it when it is just my wife and I drinking coffee. One of the features that I really enjoy and have noticed makes a difference in our coffee is the filtration system. This is the first coffee maker that I have owned that comes with this feature and I can taste the difference. I have also enjoyed using the Brew later function. I have my routine in the morning and using this feature ensures that my coffee is ready when I am ready, plus it is very easy to set up. Even on the weekends, I am an early riser, but my wife isn't. This isn't an issue because this coffee maker will keep your coffee nice and toasty for a good 4 hours. Overall, I am very pleased with this Mr. Coffee programmable coffee maker. I would highly recommend it if you don't want to spend a lot of money on those fancy coffee maker because this one definitely gets the job done!
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Instant’s Air Purifier uses sophisticated technology to deliver cleaner air, giving you peace of mind. It also removes 99.9% of other viruses and bacteria from treated air. And the built-in sensors monitor the air quality and adjust the fan speed automatically, to work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The advanced filtration system includes a HEPA-13 filter with carbon layer that captures 99.97% of dust, dander, smoke, and other ultrafine impurities in the air and helps reduce smells. Plasma ion technology projects positive and negative ions for cleaner air. Instant Air Purifier starts delivering cleaner air in minutes and completely recycles the room’s air 5 times per hour. With Instant Air Purifier, you’ll inhale cleaner air, and exhale peace of mind. And it comes from the makers of Instant Pot, with all the quality, convenience, and versatility you’ve come to expect from Instant.
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This Instant Air Purifier really works. I was kind of skeptical because of the small size, but this little guy has made a big difference in the way I breathe. I have it placed next to my bed and I can honestly say that I am not as stuffy as I used to be. This Instant Air Purifier is very easy to set up, so in no time it will start working to clean the air around you. It has different modes that you can easily adjust. It has 3 fan speeds and depending on how sensitive you are to noise at night, you will hardly notice it. I usually keep mine at the second level at night and I crank it up to 3 during the day. It does come with an eco mode that runs super quiet. Overall, I am very impressed with this Instant Air Purifier, because it does a great job of cleaning the air around you to the point where you will notice a difference. If you are looking for a small air purifier, I highly recommend this one.
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Discover a whole new level of immersion that envelops you in 7.1.2 channel surround sound with multiple speakers, a built-in subwoofer and advanced audio technologies. And with rear speakers it supports 360 Spatial Sound Mapping.
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This Sony HT-A7000 soundbar brought my media room back to life. I previously had a Samsung soundbar with a subwoofer, but after I replaced it with this Sony soundbar, subwoofer and rear speakers I look forward to watching a movie in my media room again. I have even gone back to watching movies I had previously seen to enjoy the fresh new sound that is produced by this soundbar. To begin with, it is extremely easy to set up. Depending on how you have your tv set up, you can either place the soundbar on your tv stand or you can mount the soundbar under the tv as it comes with wall mounting brackets. It also comes with an HDMI cable to connect it to your tv and a remote to make the necessary adjustments as you calibrate your system. If you purchase the subwoofer and rear speakers that go with this soundbar, you won't be disappointed as it completes the full movie theatre experiences. All of it is very easy to set up and connect and sync up to the subwoofer and rear speakers. You can also connect your gaming system to this subwoofer using another HDMI cable or opitcal digital cable. You can also listen to music using the bluetooth feature. The sound that this soundbar and system produces is very high quality, you will not be disappointed with this purchase. If you are looking to replace an old system, then I highly recommend this Sony soundbar, it will make you enjoy watching movies again.
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Power up your home theater system with the booming bass of the SA-SW5 wireless subwoofer, designed to pair seamlessly with your HT-A9/A7000/A5000/A3000 Soundbar to deliver an immersive cinematic experience.
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This Sony subwoofer is powerful! This subwoofer connects to the Sony HT-A7000 soundbar flawlessly. All you have to do is plug in the power cord and it will sync in automatically with the soundbar. It has a redlight that will turn green once they are synced. If you want to really hear the thuds while you are watching a movie, then you really got to get this subwoofer, because it really brings the bass. I have had many subwoofers from Samsung and Klipsch, but this Sony really outduels them. If you really want the home theatre experience, then you really need to get this Sony subwoofer, I highly recommend it.
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Experience cinematic surround sound taken to a new level with the SA-RS3S wireless rear speakers. These speakers are designed to seamlessly pair with Sony’s A-Series A7000/A5000/A3000 Soundbar to complete your home theater experience.
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5
Great addition to the soundbar system
on September 2, 2021
Posted by: Longhorn74
from McKinney, TX
This pair of mini rear speakers are a great add on to the A7000 Sony Soundbar system. They are about 6 inches in height and 3.5 in width. These speakers really complete the set as they provided that true surround sound to your tv set up. Just like anything, these speakers have pros and cons, but there are more pros in my opinion. Let's start with the good stuff. To begin with, they are extremely easy to set up. The set up is wireless and it will sync up with the soundbar very easy. One thing you have to watch out for, make sure these speakers are compatible with the HT-A7000 soundbar. This caution is given to you in the first paragraph of the owner's manuel. If you are into watching many movies, then adding these speakers will make a difference as you get to enjoy those extra background sounds that are often missed without these types of speakers. Each speaker comes with a 6 foot power cord. You can mount these speakers, but since they don't come with real lengthy cords, it is highly recommended that you mount them too high as you will lose some of that surround sound. They are simplistic in their design, but they definitely look good. I like that they are small because depending on your set up, you can easily hide them from view. Overall, if you are going to invest in the Sony HT-A7000 soundbar, you might as well complete the set and get the mini surround sound speakers to really get that movie theatre sound in your home.
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