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Protect your smartphone with the Insignia NS-14PMMSSILN Silicone Case with MagSafe for iPhone 14 Pro Max. Its durable soft-touch silicone protects your phone from everyday damage without a bulky appearance. A specially engineered built-in magnetic ring provides compatibility with MagSafe chargers and accessories without needing to remove your phone from the case. And it has raised edges, letting you set your phone down without the risk of scratching your screen or camera lens. A neutral nude color gives your device a sleek and modern look, matching the rest your electronics and accessories. Continue to charge wirelessly and give your smartphone the protection it needs with this Insignia silicone case.
Customer Rating
4
Value case that does the job of protection !
on March 20, 2023
Posted by: Bappy
The Insignia line of products has its winners and losers, in the case of the Insignia™ - Silicone Case with MagSafe for iPhone 14 Pro Max, this one is a winner. The case is made from soft silicone with an almost soft gritty feel, but that is in a good way. The interior of the case has a bit of fuzzy cushioning which is meant to protect the back of the phone. This particular color, stands out from the normal black cases and if you carry multiple phones (sticks out in color and texture). The case fits firmly in your hand and given the size of the phone it is protecting, a secure feel - it provides you with a bit of confidence that your valuable iPhone 14 Pro Max is not going to slip from the grip of your hands. All the cutouts are in the proper places and align well, with all the pressure points for buttons raised a bit, there are also accurate placement of holes along the bottom where the speakers and lightning port are. The back of the case also accommodates each of the three lenses in the iPhone 14 Pro Max, as well as the LED flash and Lidar sensor, with a raised border so even if laying the phone flat you do not have to worry about the lenses making contact with a flat surface.
Overall a value product which will do a fine job protecting your iPhone 14 Pro Max
I would recommend this to a friend!
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TrueBrew is an innovative, automatic coffee machine that brews drip coffee from fresh, whole coffee beans —all at the touch of a button. TrueBrew is built to suit all of your coffee needs, for consistent, freshly ground coffee, every time. Simply pour in your favorite beans, make your selection, and press “Brew.” Then, TrueBrew takes care of the rest. De’Longhi’s proprietary Bean Extract Technology automatically grinds, doses and brews to capture the coffee’s full flavor and aroma and then crafts the perfect cup for you. You can personalize to your needs with 6 sizes (3, 8, 12, 16, 20, or 24oz cups) and 5 brew styles (Light, Gold, Bold, Espresso-Style or Over-Ice). The Over-Ice style automatically adjusts the dose and brew to create a refreshingly bold & balanced iced coffee. TrueBrew uses whole beans not plastic pods or filters, creating zero waste. Plus, with a Built-In Clock and Auto-On function, you can schedule your perfect cup of coffee to be ready exactly when you want it. TrueBrew combines our most precise and adaptive brewing technology with true one-touch simplicity, bringing you the purest taste possible, exactly how you like it, and all at the press of a button. TrueBrew transforms your at-home coffee experience.
Customer Rating
4
Great tasting coffee, unit requires some TLC
on March 20, 2023
Posted by: Bappy
The De'Longhi TrueBrew Automatic Single Serve Coffee Maker with Bean Extract Technology - has a few good things going for it. Firstly, would be the integrated coffee grinder, this is a great feature in a single serve coffee maker and ensures you always have a fresh tasting cup of coffee, it cannot be overstated that this IS the reason why the coffee produced is first rate.
The unit itself is pretty tall (almost 16 inches), so placement may be an issue for smaller kitchens, also it is not a whisper quiet unit, the grinder understandably makes a decent amount of noise along with some of the other mechanics of the unit. The unit comes with a few extras, including a water hardness testing strip, a 4oz. sampler of coffee beans, ground scooper (yes, you can also brew with pre-ground coffee) and a descaler. The unit has an intuitive front control panel which includes a clock display, coffee cup size selection (3, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 ounces) strength setting, over ice mode. The water reservoir sits on the side and holds up to 64 ounces of water. In addition you can program the unit to automatically brew each morning (although this understandably needs to be setup each night prior and don’t use add pre-ground coffee without the unit being powered on). Again the coffee from this unit tastes awesome, at least the standard brews, there is a Expresso setting, but frankly I was not impressed with that result as it wasn’t really frothy enough.
Not exactly maintenance free or easy, when adding the coffee grounds it can be a bit messy, grounds were all over the input funnel, the scooper needs to be redesigned for better ability to put inside it in manually, perhaps instead of a rounded shape a square or triangular would make sense. In general, this is not a cleanup every few weeks unit, due to the grinder there are coffee remnants all over the inside of the unit, a bit more than I expected. On the back of the drip tray are two waste containers, one for disposal water, the other for used coffee grounds. It does compress the grounds into little circular cakes, but they still fall apart and it take some effort to completely clean the waste containers. I recommend you do not place this on any counter where coffee remnants could leave a permanent stain, so some type of protective material between the counter and coffee maker might be in order.
Overall this is another decent brew experience from DeLonghi, but if you are a bit of a neat freak the unit may add to your stress level given some of the challenges keeping it tidy or the frequency you need to clean the unit.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your smartphone protected with the Insignia NS-23DULB Dual-Layer Case for Samsung Galaxy S23. The case features a hard outer layer with a soft interior that cradles your smartphone for twice the protective coverage. Raised edges let you set your phone down without risking scratches to your screen or camera lens. This durable design protects your phone from everyday damage and drops up to 6 feet. Non-slip sides help you securely and comfortably hold your phone. The case is also compatible with wireless charging, so you can use your wireless charger without the case getting in your way. Give your smartphone the protection it needs with this Insignia dual-layer case.
Customer Rating
4
value case that offers good protection
on March 16, 2023
Posted by: Bappy
The Insignia - Dual-Layer Case for Samsung Galaxy S23 - Black case fits well with my brand new S23 Samsung Galaxy phone. The case is made out of two separate components a silicone type flexible outer cover and a hard shell section that the phone fits in comfortably. There are all the appropriate cutouts along the side for the the rocker volume up/down button and a the power/screen off button. Actually I shouldn't refer to them as cutouts, since the cover does protect each of the buttons with a crafted opening which allows movement and use of each of them. There are also cutouts along the bottom which allow access to the USB-C port, speaker and SIM tray (the latter probably would be better covered that not, since it does not need to be accessed often. Along the back is an actual cutout which matches the space for each of the three lenses along with the single LED flash on the S23 Samsung Galaxy phone. The cutout is smooth and not abrupt in design. Over this case seems well built and undoubtedly do a good job in protecting my phone, especially since the two pieces design inherently provides a bit more in the way of shock tolerance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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You’re the proud owner of an Apple Watch—you know not just any old band will do it justice. That’s why you need the Modal MD-AWB41SNYL Nylon Watch Band for Apple Watch 38mm, 40mm, 41mm and Apple Watch Series 1-9 41 mm. It fits the Apple Watch 38mm Series 1–3, Apple Watch 40mm Series 4–6, Apple Watch 40mm SE, Apple Watch Series 7 41mm, Apple Watch Series 8 41mm, and Apple Watch Series 9 41mm. Its sturdy nylon band is both comfortable and durable enough for everyday use and its adjustable design fits a variety of wrists. Plus, the stone color shows off your neutral taste, making it an excellent fit for you.
Customer Rating
5
great lightweight Apple watch band
on March 12, 2023
Posted by: Bappy
The Modal Nylon Watch Band for Apple Watch is lightweight and comfortable enough to wear all day. Cannot even feel you are wearing the watch band. Easily fits around wrist with adjustable sliding sizing. Stays in place all day once adjusted. Fabric band seems breathable and leaves no mark or irritating trace from 14 + hours of wear. Easily slides on and off the watch face.
Was a good choice to replace my existing Apple Watch with this Modal Nylon watch band for Apple Watch. This watch band fits a myriad of Apple Watches including 38mm, 40mm, 41mm. This band is easy to adjust and is made from soft nylon for durability and comfort and its gold lugs with a rose gold tint add a fun finishing touch to your smart watch's appearance. Most people will not have an issue with this band adjusting to their specifications, no matter what size your wrist is. The price is very reasonable and the band is aesthetically pleasing and looks quite fashionable if you ask me.
Pros:
- comfortable
- looks good
- comfortable
- looks good
Cons:
- non so far
- non so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Immerse yourself in the action with the supercharged, ultra-rugged SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD. Built for compatibility with both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2, this versatile drive enables you to efficiently collaborate across devices. Sustaining speeds up to 2700MB/s1 read and 1900MB/s1 write via Thunderbolt 3, the PRO-G40 SSD will power through your most demanding workflows. Bring this ultra-durable drive wherever your vision takes you– its 3m drop and 4000lb. crush resistance along with an IP68 dust- and water-resistant rating help withstand the elements in just about every location.
Customer Rating
5
Super Speedy Drive
on March 8, 2023
Posted by: Bappy
I only take 4K video these days (except for some 2K video from my Insta360 action camera) then edit and produce content as 4K video. I tested the SanDisk Professional - PRO-G40 SSD portable drive with using my Thunderbolt port on my MacBook Pro 14 M1 Max and Final Cut Pro, the drive is formatted as APFS out of the box. Simple copies and benchmarks confirmed the advertised performance around 1900 MB/s writes and 2700 MB/s reads. Also, I decided to test this drive on my Windows 11 Laptop, attaching it to my USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, which required me to format the drive as an NTFS volume. Of course, using USB-C didn’t provide the same level of performance as a Thunderbolt port, but the drive still performed competently and was faster than any storage device I previously attached to this system, doing almost a gigabyte per second read and 825MBs writes. Using the drive as a media source for DaVinci Resolve also produced good results, I usually transfer files to my onboard SSD, but in using this drive that was not necessary. The drive excels and really comes in handy to transfer files quickly or even use in real time to edit video source files or use as a destination drive when rendering video.
The build quality of the SanDisk Professional - PRO-G40 SSD portable drive is quite rugged with a rubberized covering with an LED light indicating it is powered on and flickers with activity. Also, when traveling this portable SSD will come in handy, usually I try to upload video content to my Network Attached Storage drive at home or Cloud based storage, but often that is difficult as it is dependent on bandwidth at your travel location. Always having a large capacity portable drive is good and provides some redundancy for storing once in a lifetime travel footage.
Pros:
- Speed, Performance
- Rugged build
- 5-year warranty
- Thunderbolt/USB compatibility
- Formatted for Macs out of the box
- Speed, Performance
- Rugged build
- 5-year warranty
- Thunderbolt/USB compatibility
- Formatted for Macs out of the box
Cons:
- None observed
- None observed
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LG OLED picture + UltraGear speed. Experience unparalleled gaming performance with the 27” QHD LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor. Get the picture quality of LG OLED, with the speed of a serious gaming monitor. Stay a step ahead of the competition with a 240HZ refresh rate and .03ms response time that will bring you into the game like never before.
Customer Rating
3
My first OLED gaming monitor
on March 5, 2023
Posted by: Bappy
So having an OLED TV from LG, I have always been very happy with the performance and picture quality, figured when I saw the LG - UltraGear 27" OLED QHD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-SYNC come out I would give it a try. Unpacking the monitor was painless and the unique wide “V” shaped stand was easy to attach. I have two systems I was going to use that monitor with, an ASUS ROG gaming laptop which has a dedicated Nvidia GPU capable of 4k 120hz video and a Lenovo Desktop with AMD Radeon capable of 4k 60hz. This unit comes with a separate remote which is key in controlling the monitor and tweaking the plethora of configuration settings.
Initial impressions, OLED technology is key in being able to produce deep blacks, very similar to what I remember from Plasma TV technology. This was obvious when viewing any content with dark areas with contrast that is very visually appealing. At first I was looking to remove a protective coating or film from shipping, but there was not any. The screen has a matte film applied to it, ensuring that there is no reflection or glare like glossier screens or monitors. View from off center or the side doesn’t really decrease brightness or contrast.
Image quality is awesome when playing video, HDR mode also worked well although lack of brightness hobbled that a bit. Gameplay was equally impressive with no lagging or ghosting, ACE Combat looked awesome with no banding. Frankly gaming is where this monitor really shines. However where this monitor less than impressive was when displaying any type of text, smaller text was jagged and generally noticeably less clear than a standard LED backlit monitor. OLED technology is not known for lighting up a room, some would almost consider this monitor being a little dim, certainly next to my standard 4k monitor.
As for connections, this monitor has a single DisplayPort and two HDMI 2.1 ports, Headphone Out 4-pole (Sound+Mic), USB 3.0 Up-stream, USB Down-stream Yes (2ea/ver3.0), Optical out (SPDIF) and a hefty power supply/brick. The stand will allow the monitor be swiveled 90 degrees along with sliding mechanism on the stand to raise or lower it, I did find that the stand did not really get low enough, but I wound up placing in on an lower shelf adjacent my desk. The monitor also has lighting on the back which is configurable to display a combination of colors or a scan through different ones on a cycle.
I did occasionally have issues with this connecting to my systems, with the auto input detect being inconsistent, or the monitor would be in pixel cleaning mode, which with OLED monitors is needed. OLED monitors can burn in with content on portions of the screen if that image stays static for a period of time, thus this monitor will power the display off when not used (or image changed) in five minutes. The monitor also has a pixel shifting mode which helps prevent burn-in, this shift is not visibly noticeable.
As for color reproduction, this monitor is not really calibrated well and takes some tweaking, the preset modes seemed to be a bit off to tell you the truth. I may be able to calibrate the monitor a bit better, you can download LG’s Calibration Studio.
Pros:
- Deep dark colors, this is where OLED excels during video playback and gaming (especially those with dark themes and locals).
- Stylish stand and monitor which can be swiveled 90 degrees
- Up to 240hz refresh rate, not lagging or ghosting.
- Remote control
- Matte screen film, leads to next to zero glare or reflection.
- Stylish stand and monitor which can be swiveled 90 degrees
- Up to 240hz refresh rate, not lagging or ghosting.
- Remote control
- Matte screen film, leads to next to zero glare or reflection.
Cons:
- will display 3840 x 2160 but its native resolution is 2560 x 1440.
- HDR performance is mediocre.
- had difficulty connecting at time to my systems.
- At times when using for work, the display would “breath” sometimes getting dimmer and brighter, in addition text is not sharp
- Only has a 2-year warranty, may be a concern as OLEDs are susceptible to burn in.
- HDR performance is mediocre.
- had difficulty connecting at time to my systems.
- At times when using for work, the display would “breath” sometimes getting dimmer and brighter, in addition text is not sharp
- Only has a 2-year warranty, may be a concern as OLEDs are susceptible to burn in.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The LG TONE Free T90 is the world's first Dolby Atmos wireless earbuds that enhance listening experiences with Dolby Head Tracking across all your favorite entertainment like music, movies, TV shows and games. You can experience Dolby Head Tracking with your LG TONE Free T90. With Dolby Head Tracking, as you turn your head, the audio recalibrates to enable a more natural sound experience for Dolby Atmos and other entertainment content, so you're always in the center of the scene. Plus, as the first wearable with an integrated audio virtualizer by Dolby, the LG TONE Free T90 adds dimensionality and clarity to your stereo entertainment.¹ In addition, the advanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) has a Voice Pickup Unit added to the microphone, which clearly discerns your voice and reduces unwanted background noise. And with Plug & Wireless+ and the TONE Free app, you can listen to your favorite shows, movies and music on devices even without Bluetooth capabilities, like inflight entertainment or on a treadmill at the gym.² And now you can even host and take a conference call, all without Bluetooth. The T90 also includes a convenient UVnano+ charging case that harnesses the power of UV-C light (also called germicidal UV) to refresh the earbuds’ eargels. It effectively kills 99.9% bacteria on the eargels of the earbuds during the powered charging cycle. In just 10 minutes, the eargels are sanitized and have power to go.³ Plus, you can do your thing in comfort with soft, hypoallergenic medical grade eargels that provide a comfortable fit and help prevent irritation.⁴
Customer Rating
4
Wireless Earbuds with an interesting feature set
on February 21, 2023
Posted by: Bappy
LG has designed an interesting set of wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC) and spatial audio provided by Dolby. Dolby Atmos with Dolby Head Tracking, the head tracking feature takes a bit to get used to, although you can turn it off if desired. When moving your head, it changes the sound field to that direction, recentering it after about 5 to 7 seconds. If you use them with Spatial content the experience is a bit surreal, but either way it yields an aural experience that is a bit different. The ANC is also pretty effective, suppressing the usual sources like fans and air filtration equipment, I also wore them on a flight this past weekend and again found them to do a good job..
In general the LG Tone Free T90Q wireless earbuds provide an immersive listening experience, I found them to be excellent when watching movies, listening to music and decent when using them for phone calls, although the microphones seem like they could do a better job. The also sound clear and tend to have a bias on the bass side of the sound spectrum.
The hardware is very similar to Apple Airpods Pro, including touch sensitive tips for controlling the earbuds and connected devices. What is unique is the case the earbuds come in, not only do they charge them (along with additional charging capacity) they earbuds also have a built in UV light to disinfect the earbuds when docked, LG claims they will eliminate 99+ percent of bacteria, can’t measure the effectiveness but seems to be something that is somewhat useful. The base is able to be charged wirelessly and adds about twenty additional hours of capacity. Battery life for the earbuds is claimed to be around nine hours with ANC off, I got about 6 hours of battery life with ANC on, your results will vary. The unit also has a USB-C to 3.5 jack, which can be used to pipe in audio from other devices and then be transmitted from the base to the earbuds, a good feature for those situations where you have to “plug in”. The earbuds use Bluetooth 5.3 and can use a few different codecs (SBC, AAC, and aptX) depending on device you are connecting to.
I used the iOS version of the LG Tone Free mobile app, which does a number of things to control your earbuds including different Meridian (audio and home theatre equipment manufacturer from the UK) EQ settings, the ability to turn Dolby Head tracking on/off, the ANC modes (off/on and Ambient Sound). You can also turn on/off the UV function in the case as well as updating the firmware.
Pros:
- Connectivity flexibility
- Bass response
- Case w/UV earbud disinfection
- Dolby Atmos/Dolby Head tracking
- Good mobile app to support the features
- Bass response
- Case w/UV earbud disinfection
- Dolby Atmos/Dolby Head tracking
- Good mobile app to support the features
Cons:
- Dolby Head tracking is a bit gimmicky, but can be turned off.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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A headset for unified communication, designed for a better work experience. OpenComm UC is designed to enhance your productivity and efficiency at the office or when working from home. It is PC compatible and works well with major communication platforms such as Zoom, Teams, Skype and more. Designed to deliver superior communication, clarity, and situational awareness, OpenComm UC is a must-have for your office.
Customer Rating
4
Comfortable, effective WFH headset/earphones
on January 24, 2023
Posted by: Bappy
So working from home during the pandemic has become commonplace for those whose job is easily transformed to remote work. Over this time, I have used a few different type of headphones, headsets and earbuds, some made specifically for remote work and conferencing platforms in mind. Each solution has its advantages and disadvantages, earbuds tend to isolate you from external noises, some also with active noise cancelling which can help in a noisy or busy workplace. However, earbuds often become fatiguing to wear, as do full fledged headsets. The Shokz OpenComm UC Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones take a different approach, with a behind the head design with in front of your ears speakers, a positive feature for those in semi quiet environments which may only include occasional interruptions. These headphones can provide a good amount of volume and trend a little on the bright side as opposed to some similar devices which seem hung up on providing a rich, soothing and relaxing experience and tone. I don’t know about you, but my work doesn’t lend itself to a relaxing experience, so having something that provides clear voice reproduction as well as refined voice pickup is a real positive in my book.
The headphones come with a USB-A dongle/adapter which plugs into your PC or MAC and enables a Bluetooth 5.1 connection, the most modern revision of the Bluetooth standard, also allows you to pair two distinct devices to the adapter (and thus the headphones). However I mainly used the built in Bluetooth adapter in my laptop as my corporate cybersecurity office frowns upon any usage of USB plug in devices. I don’t think anything is impacted by not using the supplied USB-A adapter, other than perhaps some range and talk time.
The package includes the headphones, a proprietary charging cable which has a USB-A plug on one end and a magnetically attached fitting for the headphone side charging connection. If anything this is the only downside I could see to charging this device, I would have much preferred a standard USB-C plug as if you lose or misplace this charging cable you will have to order another.
Again as I mentioned sound is clear, trending towards the high and mid frequencies (the latter is the bulk of where the spoken word is in the sound spectrum). With this bone induction design, you have the benefit of not having a speaker either in or on the surface of your ear. The benefit is your ear is open to ambient sounds. If you work in a noisy environment these might not be the optimal pair of headphones for conferencing, but in a controlled somewhat quiet home environment, I had no issue hearing people and these headphones can get loud if that is what you desire. The boom microphone is also effective in picking up your voice with some Digital Sound Processing/noise reduction technologies embedded in the mic.
Again as I mentioned sound is clear, trending towards the high and mid frequencies (the latter is the bulk of where the spoken word is in the sound spectrum). With this bone induction design, you have the benefit of not having a speaker either in or on the surface of your ear. The benefit is your ear is open to ambient sounds. If you work in a noisy environment these might not be the optimal pair of headphones for conferencing, but in a controlled somewhat quiet home environment, I had no issue hearing people and these headphones can get loud if that is what you desire. The boom microphone is also effective in picking up your voice with some Digital Sound Processing/noise reduction technologies embedded in the mic.
Overall, the true test for these type of headphones is how comfortable they are to wear and in that case the Shokz OpenComm UC headphones are the ultimate winner, with many hours of usage without any headphone fatigue.
Pros:
- Bone conduction, open ear design
- Volume
- Business tone, will not lull you into a NPR induced sleep (no offense to NPR fans intended)
- Comfortable
- Comes with a carrying/storage case
- Quick battery charging, 5 mins charging delivers 2 hours of talk time, full charge in an hour.
- Volume
- Business tone, will not lull you into a NPR induced sleep (no offense to NPR fans intended)
- Comfortable
- Comes with a carrying/storage case
- Quick battery charging, 5 mins charging delivers 2 hours of talk time, full charge in an hour.
Cons:
- One size fits most, if you have a fat head the boom mic may take a bit of finesse to adjust.
- Proprietary charging connection (and thus a cable).
- Battery life did not seem as good as advertised, perhaps the 16-hour talk time is realized when using their supplied USB-A Bluetooth adapter.
- Proprietary charging connection (and thus a cable).
- Battery life did not seem as good as advertised, perhaps the 16-hour talk time is realized when using their supplied USB-A Bluetooth adapter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Arlo Safe is here to bring you peace of mind with safety on the go. With one tap emergency activation on your phone, it’s like having a security guard by your side. If you feel in danger, you can alert professional security experts to send first responders to your location. You can also check in with family members to see their location and ensure their well-being. If you’re ever in a car accident, automatic auto crash detection will alert security experts to send emergency services to your location. Triple redundant, five diamond, and UL certified monitoring centers ensure you get an immediate response from medically trained, live security experts. Use the included Arlo Safe Button accessory to discreetly alert 24/7 Live Security Experts during an emergency with one tap.¹ Clip it onto a backpack, keychain, or a purse for easy access. ¹Requires cellphone connection.
Customer Rating
1
great concept - not ready for primetime
on January 19, 2023
Posted by: Bappy
The Arlo Safe Family Bundle is a great concept and the provided 2 safe buttons units look to be useful and are about the size of a fat version of an AA battery. The safe buttons pair to your phone via Bluetooth and are essentially a tracking device which can be pressed in case of an emergency. The Arlo Safe buttons also have crash detection which will automatically alert emergency contacts if a crash is detected. As an existing Arlo security camera user, I entered my login information and was ready to setup the devices. Downloaded the app and followed the very limited set of instructions provided. Received a message that I needed to contact a live agent, which I tried to do to no avail. In addition, I tried to setup two emergency contacts which also was unsuccessful. The app is clunky, for instance it wanted access to my contacts to use as my emergency contacts but could not consistently import that information, even manually entering a phone number led to a dead end as it never really took it as there was no option to continue, almost like it did not think I entered a complete 1 (area code) xxx-xxxx number. I have encountered many products, but this one seems to top the list of frustrating experiences. I am a tech guy and able to navigate complicated setup processes, but not this one. Online support material was lacking, some links for this product on the Arlo site led to a dead end. I see no way this product could be purchased and setup successfully without a call to tech support. This product must be adding to the support wait time in line as it was absolutely one of the worst setup experiences I have ever had.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One & Windows 10 & 11 PCs equips you with immersive, accurate controls for navigating air and space flight simulation & combat games on Xbox and PC. High resolution non-contact sensors provide precise response and extended longevity to the main stick controls, while throttle and flap levers control main engine power and make for quick adjustment of secondary control surfaces. Plus, the levers can be customized with swappable throttle heads to suit the aircraft you are flying. Precision detents at the minimum and maximum positions allow activation of full reverse thrust at minimum, and afterburner, boost or Take Off/Go Around thrust at maximum. An ultra-precise nano trim wheel allows for fine tuning of attitude, and an analog POV hat allows freelook in cockpit views or strafe thrusters in space simulation games. An OLED Flight Management Display makes for easy adjustments to control profiles, trim wheel input mode, rudder lock and more. Navigate the FMD using an intuitive rotary dial with click at the base of the stick to configure, and update product performance in real-time with all information stored in on-board memory. 27 programmable buttons, stick mounted buttons, dual throttle lever detents and 8 programmable base buttons equip you with an arsenal of adjustable controls to your most critical simulation functions. Pilot fighter jets or airliners thanks to an ambidextrous right and left-handed design with a reversible wrist rest, and programmable base buttons allow the entire setup to be configured for right, or left-handed controls. Take customization a step further and adjust the color, brightness and response of multiple RGB LED zones. Familiar Xbox controls allow for easy console operation, and you can switch input mode to PC to play across a wide range of simulation titles.
Customer Rating
4
Great hardware, with a few game ready issues
on January 4, 2023
Posted by: Bappy
So let me preface my review, I am a past user of Microsoft Flight Simulator and have not used it recently until the last few weeks. My main interest is the PC version of ACE Combat 7, this was the reason I looked into finally getting a joystick. The Turtle Beach - VelocityOne Flightstick Universal Simulation Controller for Xbox Series X and Windows PCs is really targeted to Xbox users and I did not test this functionality as I am a little behind on my Console gaming hardware (PS4) collects dust. But I have been using ACE Combat 7 on my PC with a hybrid Xbox/PC controller which works pretty well, I have been envious of joystick users.
Now to the VelocityOne Flightstick, it is a beautiful piece of hardware, substantial in size and ergonomically designed with an adjustable hand rest on the yoke, which can be re-positioned in height and to accommodate our left handed friends. There is a controller ring which can be used to set different options for the hardware (as displayed on the small, but concise panel on the top of the stick). There is also a plethora of buttons which map to different functions in Flight Simulator, the stick also twists for rudder control and there is also a fire trigger in the front of the stick. In addition, there are separate levers associated with engine speed/thrust and flag position. On the joystick there are also two mini joysticks to control the camera view in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Supplied is a braided USB-A to USB-C cable to connect to your console or computer. Also there is a 3.5mm headphone jack on the front of the base of the joystick if you need it. On a Windows PC you can download the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick app from the Microsoft Store. I had high hopes for this app, thinking it might give me a hint on how to configure the joystick for other apps, or supply mapping templates. But the only function of the app at this time appears to be to update the firmware on the joystick, a bit of a disappointment.
Wanting to use the joystick with ACE Combat I looked for an easy way to use the joystick. No native support for this joystick is available in ACE Combat 7, as a matter of fact our friends BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment really only natively support certain hardware. After doing some research I downloaded an Xbox emulation program for Windows PCs, something I felt a little wary doing. Regardless I started down the road of configuring the joystick for the game, but I really did not have the patience. Maybe down the road I will, but as a light gamer, I really don’t have the cycles to accomplish this. I decided to reinstall Microsoft Flight Simulator on my gaming laptop and reacquaint myself. After a lengthy install process, I was able to use the joystick.
If you are an experienced Microsoft Flight Simulator user, this joystick provides all the controls needed, but as a novice user, this is not the plug and play experience I had wished for. After figuring out the basics and using some of the tutorials/flight school included in Microsoft Flight Simulator I was up in the air and exercising control of my aircraft. I ran a test flight down the East River near NYC and flew along the south shore of Long Island, flying over areas that I grew up near. The controls were crisp and responsive however I did need to constantly keep my hand on the yoke making fine adjustments as input via the controller is very sensitive.
Overall, there is not much to not like about this joystick and most of less than positive points in this review are not directed at Turtle Beach, just the frustration of not being able to plug this in and go with some of the games (ACE Combat on the PC).
Overall, there is not much to not like about this joystick and most of less than positive points in this review are not directed at Turtle Beach, just the frustration of not being able to plug this in and go with some of the games (ACE Combat on the PC).
Pros:
- Nice hardware, well built and has every control you need for Microsoft Flight Simulator, including rudder controls (by twisting the joystick)
- Rotation wheel
- Lighting effects and configurable options
- Display panel on the top of the unit.
- Adjustable for right or left hands
- Rotation wheel
- Lighting effects and configurable options
- Display panel on the top of the unit.
- Adjustable for right or left hands
Cons:
- energetic gameplay will lift the base off the surface (mounting screws and threads on the base are provided).
- compatible games out of the box limited, I have to spend time figuring out how to remap the controls (or do I just use my standard Xbox controller?).
- energetic gameplay will lift the base off the surface (mounting screws and threads on the base are provided).
- compatible games out of the box limited, I have to spend time figuring out how to remap the controls (or do I just use my standard Xbox controller?).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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