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Blackout Spark SL brings Blue’s legendary studio sound to your space. With a professional XLR connection and versatile switches, Blackout Spark SL gives you that broadcast studio voice for pro-level gaming, streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos and more.
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5
Unbelievable quality and value
on May 14, 2021
Posted by: DarR
from Los Angeles CA, USA
Straight up, I did not know that there is a cardioid condenser mic that’s as reasonable priced like this. The build quality and design are top-notch! I am used to recording my vocals on a supercardioid microphone. Although my usual microphone is already great, this one exceeds it by far in terms of recording quality.
Unfortunately, this did not work on my 5 year old USB audio interface, even if it had 48V power. I had to plug this in a pro mixer that is properly plugged in the wall. And man, when I first heard my voice on it, I was surprised how I have not been using cardioid condenser mics for recording. Oh yeah, I have not tried investing in separate mic for recording because they are usually expensive--- but not this one. For the price range, I think this is exceptional for recording vocals.
As a part-time singer who sings oddly-phrased alternative songs, it is important to get my lyrics clear. This microphone picks up everything oh so clearly. The sensitivity is so precise, the difference when I throw my voice in different directions and varying distances is very noticeable. Though I would need a filter to control my sudden closed-lip syllables, this mic picks up each movement of my lips. It is so clear that I do not have to put in too much effort just to pronounce properly. My bandmate who does the mixing was so happy with the quality, he says, it gives him so much headroom to mix my recorded voice. He says the output quality is so wide and crisp that it takes him less effort to get his music layers straightened out. Those are his words, not mine. I do not know how to mix like a pro but I sure know when I made my money maker happy.
Well, who knows you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to come up with good quality recordings. This Blue Microphone is such a good value mic. I think we’ll practicing out of the garage real soon!
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The Inspiron range of laptops and 2-in1s are thoughtfully designed so you can stay connected wherever you are, with long-lasting battery life, these chic, lightweight devices can seamlessly connect your PC and smartphone with Dell Mobile Connect’s wireless integration. Equipped with the latest processors, graphics, and thermal solutions; your PC runs quickly and smoothly as you connect with confidence. Optimized with technology that simplifies your life, Inspiron laptops and 2-in-1s offer a range of easy-to-use features all packaged in a minimalist and modern design. A newly designed and ergonomically positioned lift hinge increases comfort for a better typing experience when on chat, writing lengthy emails or connecting to your world. And that’s not all, your Inspiron, is now environmentally conscious – The Inspiron compliments not just your style but also your values.
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from Los Angeles CA, USA
Design is sleek and the lines are crisp. The color tone and quality of the build make the overall look very classy and the build feels very durable to the touch. The bezels are thin enough which probably makes the laptop compact enough to have a 14 inch screen. The weight though is not too light, which I am not a super fan of. But with these specs—i7, 16gb RAM and 512SSD, I think it is a fair compromise.
The hinges are very firm. Take note, I mentioned firm, not tight. The screen does not wobble when you type and the form factor is very solid when you fold it in different ways be it tent, tablet or just as a regular laptop on an actual lap! Plus, the camera has a built-in privacy sliding cover.
This also has the right amount of connectivity. It has all the basics without the need to purchase other adapters (maybe except ethernet jack if you are one of the few who still need it). This has USB-As, a USB-C that takes on charging, HDMI, microSD, an actual dedicated power jack if you need it—plus a 3.5 audio jack—these are very basic but flexible needs right now given all the peripherals that are out in the market.
Would you believe I tried light gaming on the integrated iRisXE card? I tried Fortnite and Roblox, because every so often, WFH also means working somewhere with your child and nights might need some digital babysitting. Fortnite had good details and framerates on high settings but with regular stutters—something you would expect on a dedicated graphics card. Roblox ran without hiccups. This is not a gaming laptop at all, but I guess i7 with 16gb of RAM on the iRisXE makes it somewhat capable.
Battery-life, if I were to comment, is decent. Given the specs, it goes 6 hours consistently with me unplugged at 75% brightness settings. No one travels without their powerbricks. No.One. Regardless, 6 hours is a good amount of time between plugging in.
This is a really good 2-in-1 laptop. Maybe for me, the only downside is the touch screen is not exceptional, but is good enough. I can do my regular browsing and note taking however it not as responsive to pens as I expected. I have this pen that I use that has 4096 levels of pressure and this screen is not as responsive to my active pens as how my pen is responsive to other touch screens. Other than that, it’s not much of an issue.
I think this is the exact set up a regular working professional should have. It is a good-looking laptop with pretty good specs and is reasonably-priced too.
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BISSELL SpinWave wet and dry robotic vacuum provides two ways to clean in a single revolutionary robot. The two tank system actively mops or powerfully vacuums with smart, structured cleaning paths. Use it in dry vacuuming mode to collect pet hair, dirt and other debris on carpet, area rugs and hard floors. When used in wet mopping mode, the mop pads and BISSELL cleaning solution work together to scrub floors clean. And, with the Soft Surface Avoidance Sensor, there's no need to worry about the robot going up on area rugs or carpets when in wet mopping mode. Plus, this product doesn't just clean up after pets, it helps save them, too. BISSELL proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you buy a BISSELL product, you help save pets, too. We're proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors and pet homelessness disappear.
Customer Rating
5
Automated mopping?--- CHECK!
on April 29, 2021
Posted by: DarR
from Los Angeles CA, USA
If you have kids running the floors the whole day, this is a REQUIREMENT. Don’t get me wrong, it will not do hard sticky substances. But the floor does get dirty EVERY DAY, and having this Bissell mop your floors daily helps with having to deal with leaving the floors sticky and actually taking that mopping time OUT OF YOUR HANDS.
What I love about this thing though is, it is QUIET. The lady of the house uses a regular electric mop to clean our floors daily once the kids are asleep. I was afraid, using this will be noisy at kids’ downtime. This one does not disappoint and it mops without waking the kids up!
Out of the box, it is easy. I am a little advanced when it comes to tech but I can tell, a regular un-techie person can easily unbox this thing and put it together. The design is sleek and the device is light. The app to install is easy, and guess what—it has video tutorials in the app itself, so I don’t think any regular user will have a tough time figuring out how to operate this Spinwave. Oh I don’t know if this matters to most but this device has a replaceable battery too.
Now, the way it cleans, it does not seem to remember the floor area, so that’s a bit of a minus. HOWEVER, the cleaning direction of the robot is very tightly out together—meaning, it does not seem to miss any surface it runs on and it turns itself into position to make sure it covers spots. It’s like when a half-asleep child wants to cuddle with you on a cold night and wants to make sure it snugs itself right beside you. That’s what this does to sides and corners. It presses itself onto those areas to make sure that area gets mopped. I like the fact that it figures out if its about to run over a carpet. So at least it does not mop the carpet wet.
For what it is supposed to do, quick daily mopping, this one is a star. This robot saves my lady some mopping time at night. So, more time for Netflix.
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SmoothSkin Bare Plus is ultrafast, simple to use and effective in achieving permanent hair reduction, with visible results in as little as four weeks. A full body treatment takes just 10 minutes, and integrated safety sensors to ensure SmoothSkin Bare Plus never activates unless it's safe for your skin. 98% of women who tried SmoothSkin Bare Plus would recommend to their friends. SmoothSkin are the original pioneers and the world's #1 best-selling IPL hair removal brand. FDA cleared for safe and effective, permanent hair removal on your body and face. With over 30 years' IPL expertise and almost 4,000 clinical treatments performed, SmoothSkin promises to deliver real results.
Posted by: DarR
from Los Angeles CA, USA
As a dude, I am happy with using a nice shaver to remove my body hair—until I discovered this device. Now I use my shavers less often, have less hair on other parts, and have more time for other things like ----NOT shaving.
I know this device has some better effectivity on certain skin tones. So for the sake of reference, I have southeast Asian skin—fair brown, and middle-aged (aka quite hairy). Because it was my first time experiencing this kind of a product, I read the instructions and the safety precautions. The good thing is, the learning curve is not steep at all. In fact, I was surprised, I can figure out use by myself (but please read the safety warnings).
It’s almost plug-and-use. I put it on my skin and a light indicator tells me I am ready to press. I pressed it on the left part of my freshly-shaved tummy, moved my way up and down—ten minutes as suggested (though I do it for less than that time), and I am done with that part. I just did this once for a couple of weeks, just to have a comparison, just the left part of my tummy. In three weeks, I noticed a difference. I hardly had to shave my left part of the tummy on the third week and on the sixth week, I didn’t have to shave it at all. I mean, there was some hair, but there’s hardly anything and the area is smooth. Hair was simply not as visible.
Now comes the real problem, my lady saw how good the device is, now she is using it more than me and wanted it for her own. Per her, she didn’t have to go to the clinic anymore to do her unwanted hair. She can have her sessions at her convenience. So, it’s a personal device but it’s easy to clean—easy wipe and use. Well, I don’t have a choice but to share it with her, or else I will have to get another for myself. For you though, we’re not in the same household so better get yours.
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Immerse yourself in the future of gaming with Soundslayer Gaming Speaker, featuring the Dolby Atmos soundbar. SoundSlayer with Dolby Atmos puts you in the middle of the action by placing crystalline sound all around you with three-dimensional precision even overhead and behind you bringing you all the way into the story and fostering a deeper connection to your gaming, video and audio experience. Compatible with 4k Pass Through, the SoundSlayer Gaming Speaker lets you enjoy high-definition 4K content with no loss in image quality, as video source passes through the system to your PC or TV. This compact, yet powerful speaker brings gaming into the future for unprecedented level of intensity, tension, and connection.
Customer Rating
4
Quality surround sound in a compact package
on March 16, 2021
Posted by: DarR
from Los Angeles CA, USA
I believed it was meant for a gaming machine, that is why my initial setup was to have the speakers right by my set up. So when I had it on, I noticed how LOUD this speaker is. Curiously, I tried placing it on a regular TV bedroom set up and it still is powerful. For something this light and compact, it is surprisingly booming.
The loudness is well-mixed. The vocals are clear with the highs well-pronounced, such as glass or sparkles can be heard with crisp. And it is well supported with the rumbles—the lows have a way to engulf the high range. So it has that perfect mix.
The remote is easy to understand and the settings are a breeze to change. My only concern is the connectivity with HDMI. I did have some issues getting the signals out to my monitors and TV. I had to cycle between inputs and devices. PC direct to the speaker inputs works with duplicating out to monitors. PS4 to the speakers won’t show up so I had to use an optical cable. If there was one thing, that was my only concern. Otherwise, it is a really awesome soundbar that does not require a separate subwoofer. You can even use it for a good sized bedroom as a compact cinema soundbar.
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The Filtrete™ Standard Under Sink Quick Change Water Filtration System 3US-AS01 is easy to install and maintain. It's an under sink water filtration system that connects to the kitchen or bath faucet.
Customer Rating
5
Your own purified water system in minutes!
on January 12, 2021
Posted by: DarR
from Los Angeles CA, USA
I am a believer in clean water consumption. I used to work for a company that manufactured bottled water. I dislike the single plastic use, but I am an advocate of the benefits of clean healthy water. Thus me liking this purifying system a lot.
I have long wanted to have a purifying system at home, but I was hesitant to call a plumber or someone to have some thing set up under my sink.
Instead of driving to the water station to refill our 5 gallon jugs, I actually installed one of these. Guess what, IT TOOK ME 25 MINUTES. Well, okay, I read the instructions and watched a ten mnute youtube video just to be sure because I do not hang out with Mario Bros. Still, 10 minute video +25 minute installation=35 minutes. The fittings were standard. The tubes were push and go. The parts are easy to understand.
Now I do not have to regularly go all the way to a water station to fill up our 5 gallon jugs. I have purified water coming from under the sink that I INSTALLED, and the water from the Filtrete tastes just the same if not better. I just saved me bi-weekly trips to the store. Why did I not think of this long ago.
Oh, and did I mention that I installed it in minutes?
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The Blueair Classic 280i air purifier brings clean, energizing air to spacious bedrooms, living rooms, or any rooms up to 279 sq. ft. A built-in air quality sensor makes it easy to confirm your air is virtually free of asthma and allergy triggers and indoor air pollutants such as mold, dust, pet dander, and pollen by scanning the air quality in real-time and adjusting fan speed to your current air quality. The Classic 280i delivers unmatched performance thanks to HEPASilent technology, which combines electrostatic and mechanical filtration technologies. This combination, pioneered by Blueair, delivers a high Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) with whisper-quiet operation (32- 56 dB), using 20-80 W of energy.
Customer Rating
5
Best Air Purifier that actually works!
on January 12, 2021
Posted by: DarR
from Los Angeles CA, USA
You know what, I forget that I actually have this device. It works so well in the background that I do not even notice that I have it.
Best feature-- it is QUIET. Very, very, very quiet. The fan speed is on auto mode, and the only time I actually heard it on, was when a visitor suddenly decided that she can vape in the room, and the Blueair perhaps noticed it, and started increasing the fan speed to suck the air impurities in. In a couple of minutes, the fan speed went back to super quiet mode and everything is back to normal-- like clean air and all that. The noise actually is not light but soft-- so it blends well as ambient sound in the room.
The design also blends nicely near a wall-- very sleek. Given its size, it is not difficult to put in place, and the set up is fairly easy too.
I think this is the gold standard in air purifiers.
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Bring out the flavor in your meat when grilling with this Everdure FUSION charcoal grill. The flame ignition system, with a set-and-forget control, heats up the cooking surface in 10 minutes for a quick setup, while the removable pedestal converts into a table when extra space is needed for serving. This Everdure FUSION charcoal grill features height-adjustable retractable rotisserie poles for slow cooking.
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5
Makes grilling sexier!
on December 24, 2020
Posted by: DarR
from Los Angeles CA, USA
I never thought I will use “beautiful” to describe a grill. It is a really good-looking grill. The quality of the build, the finish, and the design. This pretty thing is where I cook my steaks now, ladies and gentlemen. That idea used to be unimaginable.
Now, putting it together can be a little challenging—not because it is difficult to build, because it is the exact opposite. The manual just makes it more complicated than it is. So buyers beware, it is EASY to put together. Don’t be fooled by the manual and its components.
I am a believer of really good design, not just the way one thing looks but how everything comes together. 1) This grill is so well-designed that there is an actual rotisserie stick that you can stow away within the grill to keep it looking sleek. 2) The plug to power it up, rolls into the unit as well. 3) This plug is the one that helps heat it up and it heats up the charcoal fast! 4) The actual metal grill is very stable and is foldable, so you can easily adjust charcoal under it to localize the heat when you need to. 5) The lid detaches and actually hooks to the side. 6) Lastly, no one likes to clean the grill—but hey, even the components are easy to remove and clean.
Enough of those grills that you just put in your backyard just to get some real grilled food. Grills can actually come in a really cool package.
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Dumbbells are made with heavy-duty rubber heads to minimize noise, mitigate typical wear & tear to the equipment and your floor. Rubber hex design prevents the dumbbell from rolling and chrome plated handles are ergonomically fit for any grip or hand type. 35mm diameter handle.
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5
Home Fitness for any type of home
on December 1, 2020
Posted by: DarR
from Los Angeles CA, USA
I would not have thought of having dumbells in the house except when these weights arrived.
First of all, they are of good quality. The grip is just right (I have small hands) while the hold on the bars are comfortable.
The weights are "soft"-- they are made of high quality rubber. I usually do my reps in front of the TV where the flooring is wood and can be noisy. But I don't worry about these scratching my floors. And I also do not worry about them scratching me! Even the metal ones get edges when used a lot, and they can give cuts-- these ones I do not have to worry about.
These dumbbells are a great addition to my home equipment, especially with the upcoming lockdowns. I recommend, especially to those who work out on upper floors!
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Go Epic! Enjoy an epic viewing experience with the Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 Smart Streaming Laser Projector. Whether you’re binge-watching your favorite TV shows or hosting an outdoor movie night, the portable Epson EpiqVision EF12 Streaming Laser Projector makes it easy to stream bright images from virtually anywhere in your home, even outside. Featuring built-in Android TV and wireless connectivity, the Epson EpiqVision EF12 Streaming Laser Projector gives you seamless access to popular streaming services including Hulu, HBO and YouTube, right out of the box. Simply power on the projector and start streaming your favorite content up to an epic 150" – no screen required. Epson has partnered with Yamaha to create a unique audio experience unlike anything it its class. Developed exclusively for the Epson EpiqVision EF12 Streaming Laser Projector, Yamaha’s leading Acoustic Engineers designed a unique sound system to deliver a true audiophile performance. Designed within a custom 3D Acoustic Enclosure, two high-end Yamaha drivers are powered by a discrete amplifier and tuned, using Yamaha’s latest AudioEngine DSP technology to produce an impressive, wide sound stage that rivals dedicated higher-end audio systems and soundbars.
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5
Compact with the chops of a heavyweight!
on November 24, 2020
Posted by: DarR
from Los Angeles CA, USA
It's one of the best things you can buy in a small package.
First of all, the video is bright and SHARP. I projected it on a regular projector screen at my backyard. It was sundown and the string lights are lit. My buddies thought it was a TV when they first came in. Until the football game score was final, all I heard was how crisp and clear the video was. For a projector, that was all that mattered to me. However, this projector is not all that.
The audio is also as clear as the video. Indoors, I did not feel the need for a soundbar. It was more than ample sound in a regular living room space. At the backyard though, is a different story. You won't expect boom on this device, however, I pulled the volume WAY UP and the audio is SO CLEAR. There were no cracking, static or breaking in the sound. To be honest, I have not heard anything like that, straight from a projector.
The device itself is so packed with good things: The ease of android interface so casting video to it is a breeze, the automatic focusing so you can project it however you like and it will automatically adjust itself, the design and look of the projector is classy so you can put it on any table, and the size makes it easy to carry everywhere-- this projector is unbelievable.
A couple of my friends who recently experienced it are already going to buy one. I did not have to recommend it. This projector speaks for itself!
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MSI Cubi N 8GL Desktop: Set up a compact, portable workstation with this MSI Cubi N mini PC. It has 32GB solid-state and 500GB hard-disk drives for efficient storage, and the quad-core Intel Pentium Silver processor and 4GB of RAM run Windows 10 Pro smoothly. Facilitate high-speed data transmission via the HDMI, VGA and four USB 3.1 ports of this MSI Cubi N mini PC.
Can this run fortnite in epic settings
yes it can. it did have some occasional hiccups on mine though-- i have an 7th gen i5, 16gb memory and a 1050ti. the hiccups was not bad but it is noticeable. if you have better specs than mine, i'm sure it will be great.
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Optimize your viewing experience on this 23-inch Dell LCD monitor. Its Full HD IPS screen lets you see content from almost any angle. Easily connect a laptop or a PC to the VGA and HDMI ports on this Dell LCD monitor.