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Clean sealed hard floors easily with this Bissell SpinWave cordless floor cleaner. It includes two types of pads that can clean a variety of surfaces, including tile and laminate, and restores the natural shine to wood floors. This Bissell SpinWave cordless floor cleaner has a 20-minute battery life, so you can clean a large area without recharging.
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5
Want the Kids to Mop? Problem Solved!
on April 30, 2018
Posted by: GoalieMedic
from Fairfax, VA
If I handed my kids a mop & bucket I'd end up with 1) Two complaining kids, 2) A flooded kitchen. Put this thing in their hands and there is excitement to use. Just don't tell them they're mopping. #CleaningToys
The SpinWave features 2 good-sized pads that spin to do a good job of cleaning tile and wood floors. This isn't for cleaning up a spill like a mop would be, of course, but more than replaces a standard mop for cleaning jobs. Two sets of pads are included, one a "scrubby" pad for deep dirt, and works GREAT on textured tile floors, and the other a flat pad for more standard cleaning or polishing. Pads can easily be washed in the washer when dirty, not only allowing them to be reused, but also avoiding the nastiness of string or sponge mops.
The SpinWave includes a removable water bottle with clearly-marked lines for mixing cleaning fluid and water (2 lines -- 1 for "small jobs" and 1 for "large jobs").
The device is cordless, and quickly recharges with the included AC adapter. When not in use, the SpinWave includes a plastic base to keep your pads from just sitting on the floor.
But as mentioned, the kids will love using this to help clean up. Certainly not what Bissell probably wants to use as a primary marketing tactic, but you can't discount being able to use something to get the kids to help.
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Office for you and your household. Office 365 Home is a subscription built to help you and your household get things done from nearly anywhere on your favorite devices. Up to 5 household members can use a subscription, and each person gets 1 TB cloud storage and 60 monthly Skype world minutes. Office 365 Home helps you became an overachiever from virtually anywhere, on all your devices.
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5
Continuously Updated
on April 9, 2018
Posted by: GoalieMedic
from Fairfax, VA
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The advantage of buying the 365 subscription versus a standard Office install is the ongoing updates you receive to the software, constantly keeping you up-to-date. This package allows you up to 5 installations per purchase, which is usually more than enough to cover all of your devices in the house. Highly recommend.
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Offer graphics to go with your next client pitch when you load them on this portable Epson business projector. The lightweight projector is easy to bring along and offers 3300 lumens of even color and brightness to bring ideas to life. Featuring HDMI compatibility, this Epson business projector combines stunning video and flawless sound in a one-cable setup.
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4
Very Good Entry Level Projector
on April 2, 2018
Posted by: GoalieMedic
from Fairfax, VA
The Epson EX3260 is a good, entry-level projector that is good for use for on-the-road or ad-hoc presentations. It features a very bright bulb with a good throw distance, and I found the projection was quite good in a bright room with lots of windows & outside light.
The device features standard inputs for VGA, HDMI, and component cable (with audio), but no
“aux” or headphone-style audio in, so for presentations with sound that you wish to play thru the projector you’ll need to use the HDMI option, which isn’t a problem for most major laptops nowadays. It includes a standard VGA cable as well as a USB cable for connecting to the computer to allow you to use the projector remote to control your presentations. And as with every other device on the market, an HDMI cable is NOT included.
“aux” or headphone-style audio in, so for presentations with sound that you wish to play thru the projector you’ll need to use the HDMI option, which isn’t a problem for most major laptops nowadays. It includes a standard VGA cable as well as a USB cable for connecting to the computer to allow you to use the projector remote to control your presentations. And as with every other device on the market, an HDMI cable is NOT included.
There are quick access buttons on the top of the device for controlling top-to-bottom keystone, but has a slider that allows you to control the left-to-right keystone. The slider is really nice, as a quick way to adjust the keystone without the annoying menus, and would have liked to see a top-to-bottom keystone slider, as well since that is usually the keystone adjustment you need to make more often (it’s like they thought backwards on this). You can also control zoom, source, and access the menu with the buttons on the top.
This is a watered-down version of the Pro EX7260, so there are menu options & remote options referencing WiFi or wireless projection, which is only available out-of-the-box with the EX7260. To allow for wireless projection with the EX3260 you will need to purchase a separate WiFi card, which looks to run about $100. NOTE: The EX3260 comes with a tray to hold the card in place once installed but doesn’t actually tell you what that part is, so don’t just trash it if you intend on purchasing the WiFi card (I don’t know if the card purchase also includes a tray, so better to be safe & keep the part).
The device also includes a nylon padded case with strap to carry the device around with you.
The one major limitation remains the SVGA resolution, which is a max of 800x600. With most laptops running in the 1920x1080 range, it makes it a challenge to project much other than a PowerPoint since anything shown in a real screen (for example, projecting Microsoft Project to show a time line) causes the text to look blurry & garbled. Switching your laptop to only project to the projector will dumb the laptop down to 800x600, which then projects clearly and sharply on the screen, but with the obvious limitation of screen size once down to 800x600.
Bottom line is that this is a good projector to take with you for onsite or ad-hoc presentations. If you’re looking for something to mount & be able to do more with, you may want to consider a projector with a higher resolution. But if PowerPoint is your primary use for the device, it’s a great choice.
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Enjoy your favorite songs with this Bluetooth Sony speaker. Its multicolored line lights and flashing strobe turn any gathering into a party, and the 12 hours battery keeps the music playing all night long. This portable Sony speaker is resistant to water, dust and rust, so you can supply the tunes for any adventure.
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5
Excellent Speaker at a Great Price
on March 29, 2018
Posted by: GoalieMedic
from Fairfax, VA
The SBS-XB21 is the baby brother to the larger SBS-XB41, but has almost the same outstanding sound but in a smaller package.
Sound is deep and powerful with the extra bass (thus the “XB” in the model number), something you don’t always see in a smaller speaker at this price point. The extra bass can be turned off, but you won’t want to.
The speaker can be paired with another similar model speaker to make it a single-side speaker (i.e. you can make one speaker a “left” speaker and the other “right”, allowing you to spread them out for stereo sound). Or, you can pair it with another similar model speaker using a single button using the “Wireless Party Chain” mode & extend the sound onto dozens of other Sony SRS speakers, extending your music throughout the house.
The outside is a tough fabric which is water & dustproof and easy to clean. The device is also waterproof for up to 3 minutes in water, great if you’re using this around water. One warning is that the instructions claim that the waterproof features only cover “fresh water” and not pool water or salt water, which is more likely where you’ll find yourself dropping the speaker, so I can’t attest to the actual waterproof capabilities if you drop it in the pool or at the lake or beach. It also requires that the back panel of buttons & plugs be sealed with the cover, which further opens it to a risk, so just keep it closed.
The battery is rated to up to 12 hours of power and charges over a couple of hours via micro USB. Note that this does NOT come with a power adapter, you’ll need to provide your own plug to put the included micro USB cable into, something that companies are doing increasingly which is frustrating.
The speaker can be controlled with an app from your phone, allowing you to control sound quality, speaker pairing, and the flashing strobe lights on the front of the speaker that flash in sync with the music. Unless you’re running a rave, feel free to turn these off.
The size of the speaker (about 7.5” and a little over 1 pound) makes it much easier to hold or to pack to carry with you than its bigger brother, the SRS-XB41 (which weighs in at 11.5” and 3.5 pounds). But as expected, sound on this speaker is not as deep as the SBS-XB41, but still far exceeds expectations for a speaker at this price point.
In one of the odder features, this has a “feature” called “Party Booster”. This is a feature that allows you to hit the speaker in different places & make sound effects like drums, claps, yells, and cowbells. Yes, if you hit the speaker on the back side it makes a cow bell sound. This is one of those things that the engineers must have included as a joke, and I really don’t understand it. I turned this off immediately with the app. There are warnings in the instructions that the feature “can be accidentally turned on” by dropping the device. Yeah, thanks but I don’t need more cowbell.
Overall, this is a great speaker and is a great choice over the more expensive SRS-XB41 if you’re looking for a speaker at a lower price point than the SRS-XB41. I highly recommend it.
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Take the party anywhere with this Sony portable speaker. It's safe to use at the pool or beach thanks to an IP67 rating that allows total water immersion, and flashing lights add mood to the music. This Sony portable speaker's Extra Bass keeps things pumping, and the Live Sound feature provides three-dimensional audio.
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5
Want a Perfect Speaker? This is it.
on March 29, 2018
Posted by: GoalieMedic
from Fairfax, VA
Every now & then a perfect speaker comes along, and the Sony SRS-XB41 falls into that category.
Sound quality on the speaker, which is the first thing you should be concerned with, is outstanding. Deep, solid bass makes the music boom, but of course with the option to disable the “extra bass” (thus the “XB” in the product number) by clicking on the “Live” feature with the push of a button. But once you listen in XB mode, you’ll never use “Live” again. The “Live” feature sounds tinny and empty after you hear the bass pumped out by the speaker.
The LED lights around the entire top & bottom edges, as well as flashing speakers & 2 flashing white strobes, illuminate in sync with the music, giving it a party feel, and all lighting can be controlled with a single button (on/off) or tweaked to any of a few million colors using the app on your phone. I found myself putting a single color in place to match the room it’s in & turning off the flashing strobe. I’m not holding raves at the house, so didn’t need the extra flashing.
The speaker can be paired with another similar model speaker to make it a single-side speaker (i.e. you can make one speaker a “left” speaker and the other “right”, allowing you to spread them out for stereo sound). Or, you can pair it with another similar model speaker using a single button using the “Wireless Party Chain” mode & extend the sound onto dozens of other Sony SRS speakers, extending your music throughout the house.
The outside is a tough fabric, mine was in blue but other colors are available. The device is also waterproof for up to 3 minutes in water, great if you’re using this around water. One warning is that the instructions claim that the waterproof features only cover “fresh water” and not pool water or salt water, which is more likely where you’ll find yourself dropping the speaker, so I can’t attest to the actual waterproof capabilities if you drop it in the pool or at the lake or beach. It also requires that the back panel of buttons & plugs be sealed with the cover, which further opens it to a risk, so just keep it closed.
The battery is enough to last hours (official documentation says up to 24 hours), but also allows you to steal power to charge your phone with a built-in USB port, turning the speaker into a charging bank, which is great if you need a quick charge while on-the-go.
Other ports on the back include AUX in and a micro USB port for charging (can we please start transitioning to USB-C?). These ports need to be sealed with the single rubber flap on the back when around water to maintain the waterproof capabilities.
The app allows you to control the speaker, including speaker pairing, lighting, and sound quality, but in a frustrating feature you then have to download a second “embedded” app called Fiestable to be able to control the lights. Not sure why you don’t just make it one app. You cannot uninstall Fiestable without installing the Music Center app.
The only downside to the speaker is it is a bit large (11.5” wide and coming in at 3.5 pounds), something you’re not going to want to make a handheld speaker, but who would anyway?
At the end of the day, if you’re looking for an amazing speaker with incredible sound to take on-the-go, the SRS-XB41 is your speaker.
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Add music to your day with these Sony wireless headphones. Their noise cancelling technology uses artificial intelligence to adapt to your environment and reduce background sounds for enjoyable listening. The Quick Charging battery on these over-ear Sony wireless headphones provides up to 35 hours of playback for convenience.
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4
Good, but Room for Improvement
on March 23, 2018
Posted by: GoalieMedic
from Fairfax, VA
While very good, there is a lot of room for improvement with the Sony WH-CH700N Noise Cancelling headphones. The headphones seem to want to compete with more expensive options like the Sony 1000X Premium headphones or those from companies like Bose, but do come up a little short.
The headphones are fairly lightweight, but also feel like they have a little less quality than competing headphones. Also, my headphones came with something loose or already broken off in the left earpiece; sounds like a small piece of plastic (like a broken tab) floating around, which I found quite annoying.
The ear foam is comfortable, as is the padded head band, but the less-dense ear foam does reduce the amount of actual noise cancelling that occurs, and I found that I was still hearing a lot of ambient noise, especially with the added breach in the foam from my eyeglasses.
Sound is actually pretty good, but lacks nice, deep bass by default, but can be adjusted with the app by changing the sound mode to one that includes more bass. The tradeoff with that is that you’re forced to change the mode from one where it focuses primarily on sound quality to one that focuses primarily on connection strength in order to adjust sound options.
And unlike other Sony noise cancelling headphones like the 1000X models, the WH-CH700N only has 2 noise cancelling modes – on or off (the 1000X models include an “ambient” mode which picks up on outside noise & mixes it in digitally with the headphone sounds for situational awareness when walking, running, or biking). Would have liked to have seen the ambient option included, even if it wasn’t an automatic thing like it is with the 1000X where it detects what activity you’re doing & configures the noise cancelling level accordingly.
There are multiple buttons on the headphones to control multiple aspects of the device, including play/pause, fast forward, and rewind with a single, multi-position jog button, NC on or off, and volume up/down. There is also a wired input in the event you want to connect directly to a headphone jack on your phone or on a plane. There is also a micro USB port for charging the headphones. Micro USB and “aux” cords are included in the box. Connection to the headphones is via standard Bluetooth pairing or auto config using NFC-enabled devices.
The headphones boast a 35-hour play time, which is excellent for active noise cancelling headphones in this arena. You also get up to an hour of function with only 10 minutes of charge, which is nice if you forgot to charge the headphones & are about to head out on your commute.
Bottom Line:
The WH-CH700N is a decent, entry-level headphone if you’re looking to enter the noise cancelling arena, making active cancellation a bit more affordable. But the affordability does show in the construction, sound (without app manipulation), and features. Given the choice, I would opt to spend a little bit more money on one other higher Sony options.
The WH-CH700N is a decent, entry-level headphone if you’re looking to enter the noise cancelling arena, making active cancellation a bit more affordable. But the affordability does show in the construction, sound (without app manipulation), and features. Given the choice, I would opt to spend a little bit more money on one other higher Sony options.
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Only at Best Buy Keep an eye on what matters most with this wireless SimpliSafe security system. It provides full-time professional monitoring of your home's surroundings, and it detects intruders with advanced sensors to keep your family safe. This SimpliSafe security system continues working for 24 hours when the power fails for added protection.
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5
Incredibly Easy, Incredibly Effective
on March 20, 2018
Posted by: GoalieMedic
from Fairfax, VA
The SimpliSafe Shield system is a 100% wireless, easy-to-setup system that takes away the cost & complexity of wired systems. As a benchmark, I was able to unbox, install, and completely configure the system in the amount of time it took one of my kids to get ready for the morning. Seriously.
The system includes a base station, which is also the alarm speaker, keypad controller, 6 door or entry (i.e. window) sensors, 2 motion detectors, and a key fob for remotely arming/disarming the system just outside the house. The key fob also has a “panic button” discreetly designed into the top of the fob allowing you to activate the system if you’re being attacked or forced into your house against your will.
The system relies heavily on “Command Strips” to mount every piece of equipment, making installation quick & requiring no drilling or holes to be put into walls or doors, an excellent option if you’re renting or don’t want to tear up the house permanently drilling, although they do include screws should you want or need to hard mount anything. Extra Command Strips are included in case you mess up or need to move anything. As mentioned, installation took me less than 30 minutes to complete with all parts of the system installed.
Adding the sensors & parts to the system is also very easy, with the instructions clearly detailed on the touchpad for you to follow. After adding a sensor you can name it with one of the dozen or so pre-typed names or manually enter a name that matches up with the actual type of entry you’re naming.
The door sensors can be a bit of a challenge if you have thick crown moulding around the door, as the 2 parts of the sensors can be a bit of a distance away. However, as long as the 2 parts are less than 2 inches apart, they should work. Any more than that & your sensors will read as the door being open, so plan well & test the sensors BEFORE trying to mount them.
The motion detectors have a smart detection feature built in that allows the system to discern between a pet and human, which was good because my dog loves to move into the living room to soak up the sun. So far, there have been no activations even though I know she is tripping the sensor when entering the room.
Range between the base unit & the sensors is excellent. Our house is fairly spread out, and sensors at the far end of the house (garage area) work just as well as the ones within 6 feet of the base station.
While this system did not include them, other add-ons are available including extra keypads, fobs, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, water alarms (where was this in my last house when I needed it?), glass break alarms, panic buttons, and cameras. I do wish the system were compatible with other brands of smart or connected devices like Nest smoke detectors, but guess that is the nature of proprietary systems.
With regards to the panic button, this is a feature that the keypad is missing by default. In my previous alarm system (commercial professionally-installed system) we had the 3 buttons for fire/EMS/police on the keypad. This system does not have that ability, rather you would need to purchase a “panic” button to install near the keypad. Probably not a huge deal seeing that I never had to hit the buttons in the past, but worth mentioning.
The system also features an optional “duress” PIN that can be entered if you’re being forced to disable to system but don’t want to set off the alarm. Entering this code will make it appear the system is being shut off, but will send a signal to the alarm company who will dispatch police immediately without calling the house (like they would do in a standard alarm).
So far, I can find absolutely no down sides to this system. It beats the pants off expensive commercial systems that always come with installation fees & long-term contracts. SimpliSafe will allow you to cancel or suspend service at any time, no contract involved. Likewise, the system is portable, which is great for those of us who rent or are planning on moving in the near future. And looking at the technology & features, it’s clear this is the future of the alarm industry. I feel much safer with my wife & kids at home with this system without the back end expenses of the more expensive systems.
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Enjoy playlists in private with these Sennheiser wireless earbuds. The three-button remote lets you take calls or cycle through music with a single touch, and the earpieces are magnetic, so they stick to one another to prevent loss while not in use. These Sennheiser wireless earbuds have a range of up to 30 feet from a paired device.
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5
Excellent Active Lifestyle Headphones
on March 6, 2018
Posted by: GoalieMedic
from Fairfax, VA
The Sennheiser HD1 Free headphones are an excellent pair of headphones, lightweight and most importantly with amazing sound in a very small ear piece. Great range in sound between the highs and the bass produce rich sound that make them a pleasure to use.
The headphones are great for active use (working out, running, etc.) with a tightening loop that allows you to tighten the headphones behind of in front of your head. When not in use, the back sides of the earpieces click together magnetically so the headphones are dangling or otherwise fall off your neck.
In-line buttons are easy to use to navigate thru your music. On the other side of the wire is the inline battery, with life working several hours without needing to recharge.
The only con to the headphones would be the transfer of sound into the earpieces when running, a common issue I have seen with any headphones with the rubberized wires leading into the earpieces. You hear the “thud” of your step when running with every step. You get used to it over time, but a design that included a cloth braided cable would have dampened this effect.
But I would highly recommend these for the active user.
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Enjoy superior sound and voice quality with these Jabra Elite wireless headphones. Integrated controls let you answer calls, adjust the volume or pause music with the touch of a button, while the included carrying case doubles as a charging station. External ambient noise keeps you aware of your surroundings, while a background noise filter delivers crisp, clear voice calls. With Bluetooth connectivity, these Jabra Elite wireless headphones are easy to pair to a mobile device.
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5
One of the Best I've Tried
on February 16, 2018
Posted by: GoalieMedic
from Fairfax, VA
The Jabra Elite 65t is one of the best true wireless in-ear headphones I've been able to try. Excellent fit, not overly heavy, don't fall out of your ear when working out, and great sound.
The Elites come with a small rectangular charging case with nice rounded edges. I found the case difficult to open since there is a tab that locks the lid into the case. This sometimes led to awkward prying & then the headphones popping out once I managed to open the case. Would have liked a release button or maybe a magnetic lid closure. The case also uses a micro USB charging cable (which it comes with a very short cord for), but would like to see that move toward a USB 3.0 cord since that is where most USB devices will be going soon.
As soon as the headphones are removed from the case, they automatically power up & pair with the previously-paired device, which I liked, saving an extra step of having to power up the headphones before putting them in my ear.
Sound is crisp, and bass response is quite good so long as you have the right-sized ear piece. They do a good job (again, with the right ear piece) of blocking out ambient noise but are not noise-cancelling. Ambient noise allowance can be controlled using the app.
I did have occasional issues with the left ear phone dropping out (right is primary, left is paired to right). At one point the left was dropping out about every 3 seconds. I removed them, powered them both down, powered back up and that appeared to fix the issues completely.
The phone app allows you to control other aspects of the headphones, including "auto pause", a feature where if you remove 1 ear phone it automatically pauses your music. I found this helpful at the office when someone came in to talk, I was able to stop the music without going into the music app. This is on by default with the headphones, so if you don't want to use the feature you must control it via the app. You can also control "HearThrough", where you can mix the amount of headphone sound with ambient noise, for example when you're running or biking & you want to hear some of your surroundings. This doesn't turn on automatically based on sensing your activity like other manufacturers' headphones do, but is available to set via the app.
The app also controls aspects of your phone call, including how much of your own voice you want to hear fed back into the earphones when on a call and readback of the caller's name via caller ID if they're programmed in your phone (the app will ask for permission to your phonebook/contacts when installing).
You can't beat the headphones for the price. It's a great pair of headphones with excellent sound you'll be pleased with.
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Elevate your workout with these JBL Free wireless headphones. Their hands-free design lets you control music and make calls with the touch of a button, and the charging case stores 20 hours of backup power to keep tunes playing through your entire workout. These JBL Free wireless headphones use JBL Signature Sound to provide high-quality audio.
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2
Poor Fit, No Bass, Frequent Disconnects
on January 31, 2018
Posted by: GoalieMedic
from Fairfax, VA
Over the past year, I have tested a good number of headphones, from Bose to Sony to Jabra to these JBLs. By far, I am the most disappointed in these of any headphones I have owned or tested for a variety of reasons.
CONS:
First for me is the fit. I have trouble getting these to stay in my ears, not just when active, but even just working at my desk. I started with the medium ear silicones and tried going up to the large, which then wouldn't fit in my ear canals. Back to the medium, the only way to even get them to start is to shove them way into my ears, creating some suction, but that eventually goes away & they come loose again.
First for me is the fit. I have trouble getting these to stay in my ears, not just when active, but even just working at my desk. I started with the medium ear silicones and tried going up to the large, which then wouldn't fit in my ear canals. Back to the medium, the only way to even get them to start is to shove them way into my ears, creating some suction, but that eventually goes away & they come loose again.
The lack of a good tight fit, in addition to allowing them to fall out or displace, causes a lot of ambient noise to come in, which drowns out the sound of the headphones. I've gotten spoiled to active noise cancelling headphones, and the amount of outside noise was a deal breaker for me.
Next issue for me was the sound quality. The highs (treble) were good, and the volume more than adequate, but the buds seem to be lacking good bass response, which you need to round out good sound. Add the poor fit, and any bass that is present escapes and you're left with headphones that sound very "tinny".
And finally comes the disconnect issues. Others have complained heavily about this, and it is indeed an issue. The left ear bud, which derives its signal from the right bud (the right bud pairs with your phone), frequently disconnected, sometimes only for a second or 2, but any drop out is not acceptable. Not sure where the issue lies, and why JBL hasn't done anything to update the headphones unless its an actual hardware issue, but it is a major issue when you're paying what you're paying for the buds you shouldn't have to contend with dropouts of signal at random times.
PROS:
I do like the case that the headphones come with. It's a bit larger than a hockey puck, and allows the headphones to be recharged in the case. Headphones last a little under 4 hours, and JBL advertises you can get 5 recharges from one case charge. The headphones "snap" into place with a magnet inside the case, so you know you have the right placement for charging.
I do like the case that the headphones come with. It's a bit larger than a hockey puck, and allows the headphones to be recharged in the case. Headphones last a little under 4 hours, and JBL advertises you can get 5 recharges from one case charge. The headphones "snap" into place with a magnet inside the case, so you know you have the right placement for charging.
OVERALL:
I found myself greatly disappointed in the headphones, and would recommend investing in something with a little better quality if you're looking for so-called "truly wireless" headbuds.
I found myself greatly disappointed in the headphones, and would recommend investing in something with a little better quality if you're looking for so-called "truly wireless" headbuds.
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Indy ANC is the pinnacle of our Indy true wireless family. In other words, they’re loaded with the latest technology. With everything from touch controls to premium Active Noise Canceling to Personal Sound tuning to wireless charging, these are the perfect choice for those of you who like to have it all.
are these only for phones can they be used for TV's
Any device that supports Bluetooth should pair with these.
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Indy ANC is the pinnacle of our Indy true wireless family. In other words, they’re loaded with the latest technology. With everything from touch controls to premium Active Noise Canceling to Personal Sound tuning to wireless charging, these are the perfect choice for those of you who like to have it all.
How is the connection when the phone is in your pocket or in a bag?
Just fine. Haven't had any cut outs when it's in my pocket or running.
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Indy ANC is the pinnacle of our Indy true wireless family. In other words, they’re loaded with the latest technology. With everything from touch controls to premium Active Noise Canceling to Personal Sound tuning to wireless charging, these are the perfect choice for those of you who like to have it all.
Do these pair well with a windows OS?
Yes. Pair just fine with anything that has Bluetooth. Using these with my laptop and videoconferencing.
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GoalieMedic
DJI Mini 2 is beginner-friendly, powerful, and well, mini. Impressive performance, stunning image quality, and creative videos are just a few taps away. Explore an entirely new perspective, capturing the moments that make your life truly yours.
What size SD card can it take? Does it have a size limit?
It uses a microSD card that you insert on the back side of the drone with a maximum size of 256GB. If you don't insert a card, it will save all the video & photos it captures directly to your phone, but the quality may be lower since it's having to transmit that back & may have interference. It's critical you get a card that is compatible (which really comes down to read/write speeds since the file sizes can get pretty big shooting in 4K). You can get a list of the currently supported cards on DJI's website: https://www.dji.com/mini-2/specs
3 years, 6 months ago
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GoalieMedic
DJI Mini 2 is beginner-friendly, powerful, and well, mini. Impressive performance, stunning image quality, and creative videos are just a few taps away. Explore an entirely new perspective, capturing the moments that make your life truly yours.
does this drone have the the ability to return to the controller?
Yes. The Mini 2 now includes a "Return to Home" (RTH) button right on the face of the controller. It will return back to the GPS point where it was launched when you hit that.
But a couple of caveats on that:
1. The Mini does take 60-90 seconds from being powered on to the point where it acquires that initial GPS signal. The app will allow you to take off as soon as the controller and the drone are communicating, which is like 10 seconds. You really, really need to wait that extra few seconds until the app says (it will speak this), "The home point has been set. Please check it on the map." If you don't wait, and you're mid-flight when the GPS is acquired, THAT will be the "RTH" location. That could end up being over top a building, over water, in the middle of the woods, etc.
2. The Mini 2 has NO collision avoidance systems on it. So if you tell it to RTH, it will do so in a direct flight line from where it is now to the RTH home point. If there is any obstruction between you & the drone when you hit RTH, it will happily fly right into it. To avoid this, make sure you go into the settings in the app & set the RTH altitude. What this does is when you hit RTH, it will stop in its track, climb to the RTH height (maximum of 400'), THEN start the direct line back to the RTH point. So if you're around trees or buildings, you need to make sure that RTH height is HIGHER than the highest obstruction in the app settings. Otherwise, you risk losing the drone in a forward crash.
But a couple of caveats on that:
1. The Mini does take 60-90 seconds from being powered on to the point where it acquires that initial GPS signal. The app will allow you to take off as soon as the controller and the drone are communicating, which is like 10 seconds. You really, really need to wait that extra few seconds until the app says (it will speak this), "The home point has been set. Please check it on the map." If you don't wait, and you're mid-flight when the GPS is acquired, THAT will be the "RTH" location. That could end up being over top a building, over water, in the middle of the woods, etc.
2. The Mini 2 has NO collision avoidance systems on it. So if you tell it to RTH, it will do so in a direct flight line from where it is now to the RTH home point. If there is any obstruction between you & the drone when you hit RTH, it will happily fly right into it. To avoid this, make sure you go into the settings in the app & set the RTH altitude. What this does is when you hit RTH, it will stop in its track, climb to the RTH height (maximum of 400'), THEN start the direct line back to the RTH point. So if you're around trees or buildings, you need to make sure that RTH height is HIGHER than the highest obstruction in the app settings. Otherwise, you risk losing the drone in a forward crash.
3 years, 6 months ago
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GoalieMedic
DJI Mini 2 is beginner-friendly, powerful, and well, mini. Impressive performance, stunning image quality, and creative videos are just a few taps away. Explore an entirely new perspective, capturing the moments that make your life truly yours.
hello do I need any permission or authorization to fly my Mavic mini in Miami Beach?
That depends on where you're flying it. The app includes lockouts to keep you from flying in restricted areas to keep you in compliance with the law, but there are areas that you can fly in but only up to a limited altitude (max is usually 400' in the US, but if you're near an airport it can be as low as 100'). The FAA has an app called "B4UFly" that will allow you to check the airspace you're in (or plan to be in) prior to launching. AirMap is also an excellent app, better if you're a more serious drone flyer than the B4UFly app. But if you are in a restricted area, the DJI sofrware will warn you & will not allow the aircraft to take off. If you enter a restricted area, it will land immediately, which is a bigger problem. So use another app to check the area you want to fly in before heading that way. There are a lot of restrictions you have to be aware of, and an app is the only thing that will help you figure those out.
3 years, 6 months ago
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GoalieMedic
DJI Mini 2 is beginner-friendly, powerful, and well, mini. Impressive performance, stunning image quality, and creative videos are just a few taps away. Explore an entirely new perspective, capturing the moments that make your life truly yours.
Can I use my iPhone 8 with this controller?
The app, DJI Fly, requires iOS 11.0 or greater. So it's more a matter of the OS version. If your phone doesn't support iOS 11, then no. Not sure which phones can receive which iOS upgrades.
3 years, 6 months ago
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GoalieMedic
The best just got better with the new Nextbase 622GW 4K Dash Cam. With an abundance of new features and world’s firsts, the 622GW is the most accurate, powerful and highest image quality Dash Cam in the market today. Ultra-clear 4K recording at 30fps captures those all-important finer details, with recording at 1440p HD at 60fps or 1080p HD at 120fps for super slow motion available. An improved sensor ensures enhanced night vision on even the darkest roads. Image quality is at the forefront of the Dash cam revolution, with Image stabilization reducing vibrations from your vehicle and improving footage clarity. Another first for Nextbase is Extreme Weather Mode, to provide a clearer image in misty conditions using special defogging algorithms, crucial for winter and night-time driving. The 622GW is the world’s first Dash Cam to include what3words. This provides your exact location to a 3m square location without the need for a data connection, crucial for emergency services to precisely locate you. Coupled with Emergency SOS and Alexa Built-In, the 622GW shows its further ahead the field with technology advancements. Increased connectivity for transferring footage to your mobile phone is key with new built-in Bluetooth 5.0 and Hyper-Sync Wi-Fi 5GHz speeds are up to 10x faster. This ensures syncing times with the MyNextbase Connect app (IoS 12.1 or later and Android 5.1 and up). The 622GW is compatible with any Nextbase Rear View Module, to offer-all around protection, whilst crucially maintaining front 4K image quality, with 1080p full HD rear recordings. The 622GW features all the much loved Nextbase features including Intelligent Parking Mode, high accuracy 10x GPS readings, a 3” HD IPS touch screen and the fully patented Click&Go PRO mount design, for the ultimate Dash Cam user experience. Note- For this product a U3 class Nextbase microSD card is required (Not included). The ability to maintain a high WRITE speed consistently is what Nextbase SD cards are designed to do better than any other SD card. Any drop/fluctuation in WRITE speed within the SD card causes the Dash Cam footage to buffer, and in some cases will stop the recording entirely. Our Nextbase SD card controller and Firmware on the SD card achieves the requirements from our Dash Cam, where other SD cards cannot. Due to the continuous recording and overwriting of the card, the SD card needs to be a high-endurance card, otherwise the card may develop faults after a period of time; if a lower-capability card is used, certain features on the camera will not fully function due to being unable to re-write and record. Nextbase has over 3 million dash cams sold, 115 unique patents, custom designed processors and improved sensors which record fast moving objects in perfect picture clarity for day and night time driving. Auto adjusts contrast and brightness to further improve the footage details in the event of an accident. Save time, money, and ease with Nextbase Dash Cams.
Does the Nextbase 622GW come with the hardwire installation kit? I'm having this installed and not sure if I need to buy the kit in addition to the cam.
It comes with a cord for a cigarette plug in your car, though you can clip the ends to expose the +/- wires & use that to hardwire.
3 years, 6 months ago
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GoalieMedic
The best just got better with the new Nextbase 622GW 4K Dash Cam. With an abundance of new features and world’s firsts, the 622GW is the most accurate, powerful and highest image quality Dash Cam in the market today. Ultra-clear 4K recording at 30fps captures those all-important finer details, with recording at 1440p HD at 60fps or 1080p HD at 120fps for super slow motion available. An improved sensor ensures enhanced night vision on even the darkest roads. Image quality is at the forefront of the Dash cam revolution, with Image stabilization reducing vibrations from your vehicle and improving footage clarity. Another first for Nextbase is Extreme Weather Mode, to provide a clearer image in misty conditions using special defogging algorithms, crucial for winter and night-time driving. The 622GW is the world’s first Dash Cam to include what3words. This provides your exact location to a 3m square location without the need for a data connection, crucial for emergency services to precisely locate you. Coupled with Emergency SOS and Alexa Built-In, the 622GW shows its further ahead the field with technology advancements. Increased connectivity for transferring footage to your mobile phone is key with new built-in Bluetooth 5.0 and Hyper-Sync Wi-Fi 5GHz speeds are up to 10x faster. This ensures syncing times with the MyNextbase Connect app (IoS 12.1 or later and Android 5.1 and up). The 622GW is compatible with any Nextbase Rear View Module, to offer-all around protection, whilst crucially maintaining front 4K image quality, with 1080p full HD rear recordings. The 622GW features all the much loved Nextbase features including Intelligent Parking Mode, high accuracy 10x GPS readings, a 3” HD IPS touch screen and the fully patented Click&Go PRO mount design, for the ultimate Dash Cam user experience. Note- For this product a U3 class Nextbase microSD card is required (Not included). The ability to maintain a high WRITE speed consistently is what Nextbase SD cards are designed to do better than any other SD card. Any drop/fluctuation in WRITE speed within the SD card causes the Dash Cam footage to buffer, and in some cases will stop the recording entirely. Our Nextbase SD card controller and Firmware on the SD card achieves the requirements from our Dash Cam, where other SD cards cannot. Due to the continuous recording and overwriting of the card, the SD card needs to be a high-endurance card, otherwise the card may develop faults after a period of time; if a lower-capability card is used, certain features on the camera will not fully function due to being unable to re-write and record. Nextbase has over 3 million dash cams sold, 115 unique patents, custom designed processors and improved sensors which record fast moving objects in perfect picture clarity for day and night time driving. Auto adjusts contrast and brightness to further improve the footage details in the event of an accident. Save time, money, and ease with Nextbase Dash Cams.
Will this record video while parked continuously? Also is there a battery backup or something you can buy in order to prevent the u it from draining York cars battery? Will this record video to the left/right/rear of my driver side window while parked?
It has a parking mode, but must be hard-wired to allow for its use. There is no available battery pack for the device aside from some 3rd party thing you can plug it in to overnight.
You can purchase an accessory camera (rear-facing), but does not automatically record to the sides anything beyond the standard field-of-view.
You can purchase an accessory camera (rear-facing), but does not automatically record to the sides anything beyond the standard field-of-view.
3 years, 6 months ago
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GoalieMedic
The best just got better with the new Nextbase 622GW 4K Dash Cam. With an abundance of new features and world’s firsts, the 622GW is the most accurate, powerful and highest image quality Dash Cam in the market today. Ultra-clear 4K recording at 30fps captures those all-important finer details, with recording at 1440p HD at 60fps or 1080p HD at 120fps for super slow motion available. An improved sensor ensures enhanced night vision on even the darkest roads. Image quality is at the forefront of the Dash cam revolution, with Image stabilization reducing vibrations from your vehicle and improving footage clarity. Another first for Nextbase is Extreme Weather Mode, to provide a clearer image in misty conditions using special defogging algorithms, crucial for winter and night-time driving. The 622GW is the world’s first Dash Cam to include what3words. This provides your exact location to a 3m square location without the need for a data connection, crucial for emergency services to precisely locate you. Coupled with Emergency SOS and Alexa Built-In, the 622GW shows its further ahead the field with technology advancements. Increased connectivity for transferring footage to your mobile phone is key with new built-in Bluetooth 5.0 and Hyper-Sync Wi-Fi 5GHz speeds are up to 10x faster. This ensures syncing times with the MyNextbase Connect app (IoS 12.1 or later and Android 5.1 and up). The 622GW is compatible with any Nextbase Rear View Module, to offer-all around protection, whilst crucially maintaining front 4K image quality, with 1080p full HD rear recordings. The 622GW features all the much loved Nextbase features including Intelligent Parking Mode, high accuracy 10x GPS readings, a 3” HD IPS touch screen and the fully patented Click&Go PRO mount design, for the ultimate Dash Cam user experience. Note- For this product a U3 class Nextbase microSD card is required (Not included). The ability to maintain a high WRITE speed consistently is what Nextbase SD cards are designed to do better than any other SD card. Any drop/fluctuation in WRITE speed within the SD card causes the Dash Cam footage to buffer, and in some cases will stop the recording entirely. Our Nextbase SD card controller and Firmware on the SD card achieves the requirements from our Dash Cam, where other SD cards cannot. Due to the continuous recording and overwriting of the card, the SD card needs to be a high-endurance card, otherwise the card may develop faults after a period of time; if a lower-capability card is used, certain features on the camera will not fully function due to being unable to re-write and record. Nextbase has over 3 million dash cams sold, 115 unique patents, custom designed processors and improved sensors which record fast moving objects in perfect picture clarity for day and night time driving. Auto adjusts contrast and brightness to further improve the footage details in the event of an accident. Save time, money, and ease with Nextbase Dash Cams.
Do you need some sort of Wi-Fi for this dash camera ? Does the rear dash camera come with the installation kit ? What is the factory warranty ?
No WiFi needed. It will connect to your phone w/ Bluetooth or, when using the app it will make a dedicated WiFi connection with your phone.
The rear camera is an accessory that is purchased separately and does not come with it.
The rear camera is an accessory that is purchased separately and does not come with it.
3 years, 6 months ago
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GoalieMedic