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This soundbar adapts rich, wireless audio to your space while staying in sync with your TV’s speakers* to amplify your experience.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect sound and clarity in my ears
on April 22, 2024
Posted by: jago
The Samsung HW-Q850D is a premium powerful soundbar that delivers a truly immersive audio experience, especially for those who have a newer Samsung TV and provides extra immersion (Q-Symphony) and dynamic sound. I own an LG TV from 2018, so I was not able to take advantage of those features, but with that being said, I am truly impressed with this system. Featuring wireless Dolby Atmos technologies, this soundbar creates a three-dimensional soundstage that brings movies, music, and games to life all without cables running across your room.
One of my favorite features of the HW-Q850D is its impressive audio performance. With 7.1.2 channels and a total power output of 480 watts, this soundbar delivers clear, detailed sound with deep, impactful bass. Whether you're watching a movie, gaming, or listening to music, the HW-Q850T provides an immersive listening experience that truly enhances the overall entertainment experience and the Game Mode Pro really make my gaming sessions pop in the audio department.
Another highlight of the HW-Q850T is its design. The soundbar itself is sleek and modern, with a minimalist design that will add a touch of class to your living room. The wireless subwoofer is also easy to place in an out of the way spot in your room, and the rear wireless speakers are connected to wires but only to a box that connects wirelessly to the soundbar rounding out the system.
In terms of connectivity, the HW-Q850T has you covered. It features Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to wirelessly stream music from your smartphone or tablet. It also has HDMI input and output ports, as well as an optical input, giving you plenty of options for connecting your audio sources and also works with Google, Alexa and Bixby.
Overall, the Samsung Q-symphony HW-850D is a premium soundbar that delivers exceptional audio performance and seamless integration with Samsung QLED TVs, but not leaving behind other brands as well. I really look forward to watching movies and shows more than ever now and whether you're a movie buff, a gamer, or a music lover, this soundbar will take your home entertainment experience to the next level and you can’t go wrong with a system such as this.
One of my favorite features of the HW-Q850D is its impressive audio performance. With 7.1.2 channels and a total power output of 480 watts, this soundbar delivers clear, detailed sound with deep, impactful bass. Whether you're watching a movie, gaming, or listening to music, the HW-Q850T provides an immersive listening experience that truly enhances the overall entertainment experience and the Game Mode Pro really make my gaming sessions pop in the audio department.
Another highlight of the HW-Q850T is its design. The soundbar itself is sleek and modern, with a minimalist design that will add a touch of class to your living room. The wireless subwoofer is also easy to place in an out of the way spot in your room, and the rear wireless speakers are connected to wires but only to a box that connects wirelessly to the soundbar rounding out the system.
In terms of connectivity, the HW-Q850T has you covered. It features Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to wirelessly stream music from your smartphone or tablet. It also has HDMI input and output ports, as well as an optical input, giving you plenty of options for connecting your audio sources and also works with Google, Alexa and Bixby.
Overall, the Samsung Q-symphony HW-850D is a premium soundbar that delivers exceptional audio performance and seamless integration with Samsung QLED TVs, but not leaving behind other brands as well. I really look forward to watching movies and shows more than ever now and whether you're a movie buff, a gamer, or a music lover, this soundbar will take your home entertainment experience to the next level and you can’t go wrong with a system such as this.
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The versatile and powerful ASUS Vivobook Pro OLED is designed for those who want to do more, ignite creativity, or game. The Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, paired with NVIDIA RTX3050 graphics, deliver outstanding multitasking and creative power. Backed with advanced thermal technology, the laptop is primed to deliver maximum, sustainable performance. ASUS DialPad, an intuitive physical controller, gives you instant and precise fingertip control over creative, productivity, and entertainment apps. The NanoEdge OLED display with Dolby Vision comes with a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 gamut, and is PANTONE Validated for its accurate color. The Harman Kardon-certified quad-speaker Dolby Atmos audio system adds to the cinematic experience with ultra-realistic multi-dimensional sound.
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There are so many features packed into this laptop that in the short few days that I have been using it, I have only touched a few of them and would not have enough time to fully test everything and give my honest opinion, but I will touch on the things that matter most to me.
Design and Build Quality: The Asus Q533M features a sleek and modern metal design, with a slim profile and a brushed aluminum Earl Grey finish that gives it a premium look and feel. Asus claims it is tough and fingerprint resistant, but mine manages to collect fingerprints easily, although not as bad as I have seen with other laptops. The build quality is excellent, with the laptop feeling solid and well-made. The hinge mechanism is smooth and sturdy, allowing you to easily open and close the lid with one hand which is one of my very favorite features of laptops.
Display: The laptop comes with a 16:9 FHD (1920x1080) OLED HDR 15.6-inch display that offers vibrant colors and sharp images and is Dolby Vision certified and PANTONE validated for accurate color rendering and looks fantastic and to top it off, is made with Gorilla Glass for protection. Unfortunately, the glare is strong on this one and the 60 Hz refresh rate is a bit of a letdown too, but the 0.2 ms response time is a plus.
Performance: The Asus Q533M is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor and 16GB of upgradable DDR5 RAM, providing plenty of power for multitasking and running demanding applications. Whether you're editing photos, streaming videos, or working on a presentation, this laptop can handle it all with ease. The laptop also comes with a dedicated 95W NVIDIA RTX 3050 8GB graphics card, which is great for light gaming and really flexes its muscles with its raytracing DLSS AI image generation. The NVIDIA studio drivers will be updated regularly as well.
Storage: For storage, the Asus Q533M comes with a 1TB NVMe drive providing fast boot times and snappy performance. This 1TB drive offers plenty of space for storing your files, photos, and videos and the option to install a second NVMe drive is an option as well if you need more internal storage space.
Connectivity: is included in this package and In terms of connectivity, this laptop has you covered with a variety of ports, including USB 3.2 Type-C with power delivery and DisplayPort, HDMI 2.1 output, and a 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4.0, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, RJ45 Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm headphone/mic jack and a full size SD card slot. The laptop also features built-in Bluetooth and WiFi 6E (80211ax), allowing you to easily connect to wireless devices and networks.
Keyboard and Touchpad: The laptop features a nearly full-size backlit keyboard with a 10-key number pad on the right, that is comfortable to type on, with good key travel spacing and quiet to use. There are some dedicated emoji (F8), Microphone (F9) and AI noise cancelling (F10) buttons that some users may find helpful, although I didn’t use them much. The touchpad is also responsive and supports multi-touch gestures and has natural feedback, making it very easy to use for your everyday tasks.
Battery Life: The battery life of the Asus Q533M is decent and lasting, for me, around 6-8 hours on a single charge, depending on usage but advertised with 10 hours by Asus. While not the best in its class, it should be enough for most users to get through a full day of work or school, however if you decide to game on it, cut that time to about half.
Overall, the Asus Q533M is a fantastic laptop that offers a great combination of performance, design, and features. Whether you're a student, professional, or casual user, this laptop has something to offer for everyone and Asus does have some of the very best laptop packaging that I have seen.
Design and Build Quality: The Asus Q533M features a sleek and modern metal design, with a slim profile and a brushed aluminum Earl Grey finish that gives it a premium look and feel. Asus claims it is tough and fingerprint resistant, but mine manages to collect fingerprints easily, although not as bad as I have seen with other laptops. The build quality is excellent, with the laptop feeling solid and well-made. The hinge mechanism is smooth and sturdy, allowing you to easily open and close the lid with one hand which is one of my very favorite features of laptops.
Display: The laptop comes with a 16:9 FHD (1920x1080) OLED HDR 15.6-inch display that offers vibrant colors and sharp images and is Dolby Vision certified and PANTONE validated for accurate color rendering and looks fantastic and to top it off, is made with Gorilla Glass for protection. Unfortunately, the glare is strong on this one and the 60 Hz refresh rate is a bit of a letdown too, but the 0.2 ms response time is a plus.
Performance: The Asus Q533M is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor and 16GB of upgradable DDR5 RAM, providing plenty of power for multitasking and running demanding applications. Whether you're editing photos, streaming videos, or working on a presentation, this laptop can handle it all with ease. The laptop also comes with a dedicated 95W NVIDIA RTX 3050 8GB graphics card, which is great for light gaming and really flexes its muscles with its raytracing DLSS AI image generation. The NVIDIA studio drivers will be updated regularly as well.
Storage: For storage, the Asus Q533M comes with a 1TB NVMe drive providing fast boot times and snappy performance. This 1TB drive offers plenty of space for storing your files, photos, and videos and the option to install a second NVMe drive is an option as well if you need more internal storage space.
Connectivity: is included in this package and In terms of connectivity, this laptop has you covered with a variety of ports, including USB 3.2 Type-C with power delivery and DisplayPort, HDMI 2.1 output, and a 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4.0, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, RJ45 Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm headphone/mic jack and a full size SD card slot. The laptop also features built-in Bluetooth and WiFi 6E (80211ax), allowing you to easily connect to wireless devices and networks.
Keyboard and Touchpad: The laptop features a nearly full-size backlit keyboard with a 10-key number pad on the right, that is comfortable to type on, with good key travel spacing and quiet to use. There are some dedicated emoji (F8), Microphone (F9) and AI noise cancelling (F10) buttons that some users may find helpful, although I didn’t use them much. The touchpad is also responsive and supports multi-touch gestures and has natural feedback, making it very easy to use for your everyday tasks.
Battery Life: The battery life of the Asus Q533M is decent and lasting, for me, around 6-8 hours on a single charge, depending on usage but advertised with 10 hours by Asus. While not the best in its class, it should be enough for most users to get through a full day of work or school, however if you decide to game on it, cut that time to about half.
Overall, the Asus Q533M is a fantastic laptop that offers a great combination of performance, design, and features. Whether you're a student, professional, or casual user, this laptop has something to offer for everyone and Asus does have some of the very best laptop packaging that I have seen.
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With Casa Pop-Up Desk, get comfy, focused work done anywhere in the home. Once you’re done? Fold it out of sight, out of mind. Casa has all you need to work from home in one compact kit, with a wireless keyboard, wireless touchpad and a book-like case that transforms into a laptop stand.
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The Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Work From Home Kit is a compact and convenient solution for remote work setups. The kit includes a Logitech wireless keyboard , a trackpad, storage and laptop stand all in a nice compact carrying case that is the size of a book. Removing the stored trackpad and keyboard just takes a simple push on the bottom and the top will swivel up to pull it out. The keyboard is small and compact, but it is easy to type on. The ability to sync to up to three different devices is a big win for this set up and it is easy to switch between the three devices with the labeled keyboard buttons or the trackpad buttons. The keyboard does not have any backlight and I feel that is a big miss for this set up. The trackpad is responsive and a really nice size. It took me some time to get used to it, but the more I do, the more I like it.
The keyboard and mouse combo offer reliable wireless connectivity and should have a very long battery life. The laptop stand is sturdy and adjustable, providing ergonomic benefits by raising the laptop to eye level, reducing neck strain.
The Casa Pop-Up Desk is a portable and lightweight desk that can be easily assembled and disassembled, making it ideal for small spaces or temporary workstations. It offers a stable surface for your laptop and other essentials, enhancing productivity and comfort while working from home. Overall, the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Work From Home Kit is a practical and well-designed solution for remote workers seeking convenience and functionality.
The keyboard and mouse combo offer reliable wireless connectivity and should have a very long battery life. The laptop stand is sturdy and adjustable, providing ergonomic benefits by raising the laptop to eye level, reducing neck strain.
The Casa Pop-Up Desk is a portable and lightweight desk that can be easily assembled and disassembled, making it ideal for small spaces or temporary workstations. It offers a stable surface for your laptop and other essentials, enhancing productivity and comfort while working from home. Overall, the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Work From Home Kit is a practical and well-designed solution for remote workers seeking convenience and functionality.
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Best for personal use and home offices, the Brother HL-L2400D Compact Black & White (Monochrome) Laser Printer is an efficient, time-saving addition to your personal workflow. The simple, affordable choice for black & white printing, it consistently produces crisp, easy-to-read black & white prints. As quick as it is efficient, the HL-L2400D prints up to 32 ISO pages per minute (1) (ppm). The 250-sheet paper tray (2) reduces the frequency of paper refills, decreasing the number of manual tasks in your day, while the automatic duplex printing feature will save you even more time and help to decrease paper waste. Connect to your device via the Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface. (3) Cost-effective and reliable, this efficient time-saver is a great addition to any home workspace.
Customer Rating
4
Low cost Monochrome laser printer USB only.
on January 13, 2024
Posted by: jago
The Brother HL-L2400D Black-and-White Laser Printer is a reliable and efficient monochrome printer that is well suited for the home office, personal use, or small business. One of its standout features is its 32-ppm fast-printing speed, producing sharp and clear black-and-white documents at an impressive rate. It’s low cost makes this a great option for those who just want to print in monochrome.
The printer's duplex printing capability is a welcome addition, allowing users to save on paper costs by automatically printing on both sides. The paper handling is solid, with a decent input tray capacity that reduces the need for frequent refills.
Setup is relatively straightforward, and the compact design makes it easy to fit into various office setups. The printer's durability and consistent performance make it a cost-effective choice for those primarily needing black-and-white prints without the extra frills of color printing.
While it may lack some advanced features found in higher-end models (no Wi-Fi or networking), USB is the only way to connect to the printer, the Brother HL-L2400D excels in delivering a straightforward and reliable printing experience, making it a solid choice for users seeking a no-nonsense monochrome laser printer without the need for color or networking. The consumables consist of: TN 830 Toner for 1200 pages, TN 830XL Toner for 3000 pages and DR830 Drum kit for 15000 pages. Not sure on the prices of them but from the previous generation the regular toner was around $41 and the XL $81, the drum kit replacement seems to be around $27.
The printer's duplex printing capability is a welcome addition, allowing users to save on paper costs by automatically printing on both sides. The paper handling is solid, with a decent input tray capacity that reduces the need for frequent refills.
Setup is relatively straightforward, and the compact design makes it easy to fit into various office setups. The printer's durability and consistent performance make it a cost-effective choice for those primarily needing black-and-white prints without the extra frills of color printing.
While it may lack some advanced features found in higher-end models (no Wi-Fi or networking), USB is the only way to connect to the printer, the Brother HL-L2400D excels in delivering a straightforward and reliable printing experience, making it a solid choice for users seeking a no-nonsense monochrome laser printer without the need for color or networking. The consumables consist of: TN 830 Toner for 1200 pages, TN 830XL Toner for 3000 pages and DR830 Drum kit for 15000 pages. Not sure on the prices of them but from the previous generation the regular toner was around $41 and the XL $81, the drum kit replacement seems to be around $27.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Denon Perl Pro True Wireless Earbuds let you create a personalized sound profile via Masimo AAT for audio that is perfectly tuned to you. Add in CD-quality sound from Qualcomm aptX lossless technology and spatial audio from Dirac Virtuo for an unrivaled wireless audio experience. Confidently take calls with best-in-class voice audio. Use the Denon Perl Pro app to create your profile and fully customize your listening experience. And with eight hours of earbud battery life-plus 32 additional hours from the case and wireless case charging-you can keep the music going all day.
Customer Rating
5
Beautifully sounding & great fitment/battery life
on December 7, 2023
Posted by: jago
If you are looking for some of the best sounding earbuds on the market today, then be sure to check out the Denon PerL Pro True Wireless earbuds and take the time to fully customize them to your unique hearing profile and they will blow you away. Opening up the box you have a wide array of fitment options that not only include silicon and foam ear tips, a couple of wing attachments, a short USB A to C charging cable, the earbuds, and the charging case with Qi charging ability. Each earbud is very light, and the case is small and light as well. The earbuds fit snugly inside, and magnets help guide them to their charging locations. The case also has three lights to indicate the power status of each earbud and the case itself. I was able to test with phone calls and both ends are met with superior sound and the other person on the phone was impressed with how I sounded. Battery life has been fantastic as well, they are rated for 8 hours and 24 hours with the case providing additional juice. I found that my earbuds were very close to these numbers. During my initial testing, I did a lot of trial and error to find my perfect combo of ear tips and wing attachments, and it is nice that a good variety is included with these. These fit snug and comfortable in my ear and after you settle on the perfect fitment, they don’t feel like they are going to fall out of your ears, and I never felt fatigue with having them in my ears. Connecting to my phone was easy and I was also able to connect to my PC at the same time, so they support muti-point connections which is another big plus for these. Switching between music on my Pc and a phone call was simple and seamless.
Tap control controls are available and customizable via the Denon app. Single, double, triple and a double tap and hold for each side. You can set any of these up with how you want them such as a single tap on the right for volume up, double tap on the left for prev track, etc. When you first launch the app, it walks you through personalizing the earbuds for how your ears are and how you actually hear things. After a few minutes, it will generate a series of tones (using adaptive acoustic technology) and configure things for you. I recommend doing this a few times and create a few different profiles to try things out. It’s a neat process and it seems to really make it sound better for your ears. I have had quite a few sets of earbuds over the years and these are by far the best sounding, best fitting, and best app that I have used.
Tap control controls are available and customizable via the Denon app. Single, double, triple and a double tap and hold for each side. You can set any of these up with how you want them such as a single tap on the right for volume up, double tap on the left for prev track, etc. When you first launch the app, it walks you through personalizing the earbuds for how your ears are and how you actually hear things. After a few minutes, it will generate a series of tones (using adaptive acoustic technology) and configure things for you. I recommend doing this a few times and create a few different profiles to try things out. It’s a neat process and it seems to really make it sound better for your ears. I have had quite a few sets of earbuds over the years and these are by far the best sounding, best fitting, and best app that I have used.
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The Roomba Combo j5+ robot vacuum & mop is designed for both wet and dry floor cleaning—converting our most popular Roomba j7+ vacuum to a vacuum & mop solution with the simple switch of a bin. Unleash powerful, accurate cleaning when, where, and how you want. The Roomba Combo j5+ robot vacuum and mop packs not only Power-Lifting Suction, but also unique intelligence that learns your home and your routines to give you custom cleaning control. With PrecisionVision navigation, your robot knows to avoid objects like pet waste, cords, socks, and shoes for worry-free cleaning.
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This is only my second robot from iRobot, the first was a Braava mopping only model that is many years old. I do have a few robots from other manufacturers, and they work great as does this J5+ combo unit. Overall, there are some good and bad with this little guy. First off, the navigation is a new type for me and it did take me some time to get used to how it works and to trust that the camera navigation will in fact avoid “some” obstacles. I don’t know if I would fully trust it not to avoid a dog mess, although it does a pretty good job at avoiding shoes or other small toys that are left on the ground. It has been able to suck up the occasional sock that was left behind though. This robot is supposed to get smarter over time and I am afraid the week that I have had it, I was not able to make it smarter. Perhaps over time that will change and I hope it does. In the app, you will get reports from the robot, and it will show you a picture of something it encountered, and you can teach it if that item is an obstacle to avoid in the future, a temporary obstacle, or to ignore it. I submitted my findings to the cloud to help with the overall avoidance technology that iRobot has built into these things. The first mapping session requires you to pick up as many obstacles as possible for the best results and I found that it takes a much longer time to map than the Lidar model robots that I have. Also, this first mapping run, the robot will bump into literally everything and to my dismay, the entire front of the robot was scratched up, I do wish it has rubber protection here, but its just a semi hard plastic that scratches easily. Even after mapping it seems to bump into everything. It does manage to navigate a kitchen table and chair legs pretty good, but, again, not without bumping into every leg multiple times. Vacuuming performance has been great, and it has great suction and the dual rubber rollers have not clogged up with hair, the spinning three-pronged brush is where the hair accumulates. Mopping function works well and it just wets the mop pad and goes back and forth. It has been pretty good at light mopping duties, but the tiny mop pad seems to be made for small areas only. Cleaning the pad is easy with soap and water and attaching the pad is super easy with the plastic clip that is stitched on the pad and clips on the bottom of the combo bin. One of the first things I did notice on this was how loud it is. This is by far the loudest vacuum that I have owned, and the self-emptying bin is again, the loudest. That goes with the strongest suction too I believe, so just keep that in mind if you are in the market for one of these. Don’t expect to be able to watch TV while this is moving at all. My other units, I am able to put them in quite mode and I can watch TV. The iRobot app has been working great and in the week that I have had it, the robot was not found just once, and I had to reboot it. Setting up the initial map with rooms, no go zones, no mopping zones, and high traffic zones was easy to do. The cleaning report will show you the room that robot cleaned, and it will be colored in with the areas it covered, also in these reports is where you will find the obstacles the camera finds (cube icon on map) with a way to take action on what it found. There are a few features on the app that don’t seem to be activated at this time, for example, the Product Health option just keeps saying to that it will be available shortly, so perhaps it is a feature that has yet to be rolled out. I do like this loud and powerful vacuum and if you can find it on sale, then that is the best time to pick it up in my opinion.
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The Arlo Essential Security Bundle is an $425 value if purchased separately at regular price.¹ For smart home security, the Essential Outdoor Camera provides crystal-clear 2K resolution. You can see license plates and eye color in detail with 12x zoom. You’ll get alerts and be able to watch live video right from your phone. Use the Integrated Spotlight Ward to ward off intruders or trigger the Integrated Siren automatically or manually from the Arlo Secure App. Even in low light you’ll be able to identify details with Color Night Vision. Or try the noise-canceling audio to hear and speak clearly with visitors. Setup is quick and easy and only takes minutes by connecting directly to Wi-Fi. You can install it with full confidence thanks to its rechargeable battery and weather-resistant design. An Arlo Secure plan trial is included. After trial, a paid plan is required to keep premium features like 30-day video cloud storage, People, Package, Vehicle Detection, 24/7 Emergency Response, and more.
Customer Rating
4
Set up can be finicky, but great otherwise
on November 26, 2023
Posted by: jago
The Arlo Essential 4 camera 2k set is a great way to provide video security in your house for not a lot of money. The 2K video is very clear and provides 130-degree Field of view and has an integrated spotlight and color night vision. The spotlight is fairly bright and seems to assist in the color night vision. Battery life in the essential cameras have been pretty good, but if you have a hard-to-reach place to install one, I would suggest either the XL model for longer life, or getting a Solar panel to charge it. Mine have been installed for about 2 weeks now and the battery is down about 20 percent. I expect to get about 3 months max out of the battery at this point. My Alro Ultra camera (which is at my front door and gets the most activity) lasts about 6 months easily. I was not happy with the mounting options that come in this box, and I had to get some articulating mounts. The ones in the box are only designed for these cameras and they only provide a level install. You cannot angle the camera at all with these mounts. Another feature that these cameras have is a siren and the ability to two-way talk to someone on the other side. The volume of each of these leaves something to be desired and they are basically useless in my opinion. Installation is where I really hate these things though. I am not sure if it really is the fault of the app or my Orbi wi-fi home mesh network. These require a 2.4GHz network and I have some dedicated for my IoT devices such as this. For some reason the Arlo cameras are not very consistent with the set up. The first camera usually works very smoothly and connects w/o any issues. The second camera I tried right after, would not connect no matter what I did. I restarted my phone, reset the Arlo App, rebooted my routers, nothing. I then took it to my office and set it up there w/o any issues. I brought the camera home again and it set up just fine on my network after that. However, once they are connected, they are very reliable and good to go. So, your results may vary since your home set up will always be different. Overall, I really like having these cameras and I do subscribe to the Arlo Secure Multi-Camera plan. This covers all the cameras that I have 11 of them overall. You do get a free 30-day trial that comes with these cameras and once I added these cameras, I automatically got a free month. This allows to have one camera set up for package detection (front door) and all of the cameras can detect Vehicle, person, or animal. I find this detection to be accurate for the most part and you are also given a 30-day cloud storage option as well. Arlo still has the free plan which includes the 7 days of storage, but no smart detection.
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Unlock your car’s smart potential with the latest Nextbase iQ 1K Smart Dash Cam that’s always on duty. Predict threats and protect your car from anywhere using Live View, powered by 4G connectivity. See what your car sees and get custom alerts wherever you are. Park with confidence using Smart Sense Parking, as your iQ constantly scans the surrounding area of your vehicle, detecting potential intruders or vehicles backing up too close, allowing you to intervene using voice or an alarm.
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3
Really want to love this but...
on November 18, 2023
Posted by: jago
The Nextbase iQ 1K Smart Dash camera is a device I really want to love, but I cannot at this point in time. First off, it’s a very neat and modern looking dash camera and has many features that would make you jump at the chance to take advantage of them. However, the best features of the camera are not yet available and just say “coming soon” in the app. It’s very hard to recommend someone to spend this much money on a product that is not yet fully operational with the ‘hopes’ of the main features being implemented after purchase. I don’t have any doubts that at least some of the features will be rolled out, but I can’t guarantee that they will. Things I do love, are the 4G connectivity that I can view the live feed when I feel like it, pending of course the 4G connection has a signal. This will depend on where you live. I am not sure if there was a coverage map anywhere, but I think it uses AT&T’s network since my phone seems to not connect in some of the same areas. Establishing the initial connection to the camera via 4G can be slow at times as well and so fare I have only had a few times where I could not connect at all. Getting live push notifications to your phone when there is movement around your car is pretty neat as well. You can also sound a little alarm that will emit from the speaker, but it won’t scare anyone away and it is not that loud. I can barely hear it outside my 2019 Ridgeline. Video clarity on the 1080p front camera is great and I have no issues with that although the 140-degree angle is not as good as some other camera’s out there, and the interior camera works well also with good clarity. Mounting the camera was a bit of a hassle for me, there is no screen to screen to view what the camera sees as you mount the camera, so you have to use a level or eyeball it. It helps to have another person assisting you with getting it mounted straight. Also, the camera lens is not adjustable, the entire assembly will only move forward and back on the mount and there is no side or rotation adjustment available. The camera can be removed by sliding up on the mount and that will allow you to work on the camera if you need to or if you wanted to add the rear camera (not included, may not be available yet either as of the time of this review). Removing the power plug requires you to use a pry tool to pull it up, I used the included wire tucking tool and that allowed me to pry it up to remove it. Speaking of included items, Nextbase includes just about every power option that you could need. I have the OBD power plug in my truck so I used that, but you can use a fuse plug and other options for pre-1996 cars. You may not get the “always on” feature to connect to your camera (live view, notifications, etc.) if the fuse does not provide power all the time though.
The app (ver 1.5.1) needs a lot of work still. The default time on the app is set three hours ahead of me when I set it for Los Angeles time. The time on each video event is correct, so it is just the app that won’t update. Guardian mode and Roadwatch A.I. are still coming soon. I was given a trial period to test things out and I hope those features are released before my trial is up. I don’t see myself paying $20 a month for the service to take advantage of those unless they are fully functional. The $9.99 a month plan gives you many of the features except the ability to look back at live view history, won’t automate the Incident back up, emergency SOS, no extended warranty, but everything else is included. If you pay yearly, you can get a 20% discount. I also noticed that the preview pictures of the footage is a little slow to show up so you are stuck with a grayed out box where a preview of the image should be. I did have the opportunity to contact customer service for these issues, they were kind, but not very helpful and were just able to tell me that those features missing are in the works and the other issues will be worked on by the developers. I really want to like the Nestbase iQ camera and app, but at this time I cannot recommend anyone purchase this unless they are ok with missing features and bugs
The app (ver 1.5.1) needs a lot of work still. The default time on the app is set three hours ahead of me when I set it for Los Angeles time. The time on each video event is correct, so it is just the app that won’t update. Guardian mode and Roadwatch A.I. are still coming soon. I was given a trial period to test things out and I hope those features are released before my trial is up. I don’t see myself paying $20 a month for the service to take advantage of those unless they are fully functional. The $9.99 a month plan gives you many of the features except the ability to look back at live view history, won’t automate the Incident back up, emergency SOS, no extended warranty, but everything else is included. If you pay yearly, you can get a 20% discount. I also noticed that the preview pictures of the footage is a little slow to show up so you are stuck with a grayed out box where a preview of the image should be. I did have the opportunity to contact customer service for these issues, they were kind, but not very helpful and were just able to tell me that those features missing are in the works and the other issues will be worked on by the developers. I really want to like the Nestbase iQ camera and app, but at this time I cannot recommend anyone purchase this unless they are ok with missing features and bugs
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Nugget Ice. Pellet ice. Drive-in ice. Whatever you call it, you know it's "the good ice." Now that chewable ice is available from the convenience of your countertop with the Opal 1.0 Ice Maker with side tank. It is capable of producing up to 34 lbs. of ice in 24 hours and stores up to 3 lbs. of ice at one time. The Opal 1.0 Ice Maker comes with the side tank attachment for 3x more ice production.
Customer Rating
4
Soft chewable ice nuggets, they are great!
on October 31, 2023
Posted by: jago
I recently had the chance to try out the GE Profile Opal 1.0 Nugget Icemaker with a side tank, and I must say, it’s a game-changer for ice lovers. This sleek and innovative appliance has completely redefined the way I enjoy my beverages. The soft chewable, crunchy nuggets that it creates have elevated my drinking experience at home to that of some restaurants that I have visited in the past. The Opal 1.0 boasts a modern and compact design, making it a seamless addition to any kitchen or home bar setup. Its black stainless-steel exterior gives it a polished look that matches closely my LG black stainless-steel appliances. AT 17” tall, it still manages to fit on my countertops and squeeze in under my cabinets. I don’t think I will keep this on the counter all year round, but for sure when I have a party or need more ice than my LG fridge can produce since it does take up some valuable space in my limited countertops. The user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it very easy to use and there are only two buttons that you have to worry about. The start up process of the initial sanitization had me a little worried since it asks you to fill it up and use a teaspoon of bleach and then start a clean cycle. I was a little worried about using bleach in something that I will use for eating and/or drinking, so I ran a few extra rinsing cycles after the sanitization, and I didn’t notice any residual affects. In the manual is a list of the US and the how hard the water is in your area. I tested my water with a meter that I have, and the map was accurate for me. I decided to use distilled water in this so I won’t have to worry about build up, but depending on your location, you may have to descale this monthly or every few weeks.
What I believe sets this ice maker apart is its ability to produce nugget ice, a favorite of my kids for its soft, chewable texture. This icemaker can churn out a batch of ice in as little as 20 minutes, ensuring you’re never left waiting for your next refreshment, I found that the entire basket was filled in about 4 hours and it will auto pause if it detects ice in the way. Clear out the ice in its path and it will resume making more. In all, 3lbs of ice can be made from the 48 oz of water that it holds and the side tank you can add even more (96 oz.) water to keep the party going. The unit is very quiet and only emits a low-level hum while it is on. Once you are done, you can easily drain the unit into a sink, dry it out and store it for the next time. The basket and included scoop are easy to clean with soap and water. The outside of the unit is equally easy to clean due to its simple design.
What I believe sets this ice maker apart is its ability to produce nugget ice, a favorite of my kids for its soft, chewable texture. This icemaker can churn out a batch of ice in as little as 20 minutes, ensuring you’re never left waiting for your next refreshment, I found that the entire basket was filled in about 4 hours and it will auto pause if it detects ice in the way. Clear out the ice in its path and it will resume making more. In all, 3lbs of ice can be made from the 48 oz of water that it holds and the side tank you can add even more (96 oz.) water to keep the party going. The unit is very quiet and only emits a low-level hum while it is on. Once you are done, you can easily drain the unit into a sink, dry it out and store it for the next time. The basket and included scoop are easy to clean with soap and water. The outside of the unit is equally easy to clean due to its simple design.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The new Dell G15 5530 Gaming Laptop - game on a retro-inspired gaming laptop with all the modern essentials for everyday gaming.
Customer Rating
4
Decent Mid-Range gaming laptop
on October 13, 2023
Posted by: jago
The Dell G15 15.6” FHD gaming laptop is heavier than I would expect and thicker than I usually like in my laptops, I think their G15 line of gaming laptops is not designed with portability in mind and combine that with the largest power brick that I have ever seen come with a laptop (nearly 3lbs) and it just feels like this is meant to stay put on a desk somewhere. The overall specs of an Intel i7 Core processor, 8GB of RAM, 1920x1080 FHD 120Hz LED display, 1TB NVMe M.2 drive, and GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6 RAM is respectable, but not the top of the line. Don’t expect to play the latest AAA shooter with Ultra graphics at 60FPS. Older titles such at TitanFall II, this can easily handle though. Still this, in my opinion, is geared more towards the casual gamer who won’t really pack it up daily in a backpack. The laptop and power brick weigh nearly 9lbs total.
Setting up was fast and easy via the typical Windows 11 set up and I had no issues with that, attach it to my Wi-Fi6 network (802.11AX is supported) and it finished up the updates in no time.
The built in 720p web camera is nice to have, but it won’t win any clarity awards, but is acceptable for Teams meetings or video chatting with friends and family.
The overall dark shadow gray with backlit dark gray/orange keys is a nice touch I think and there is a texture to the dark gray plastic that has a good feel and the orange G logo on the side is a nice addition. The 13th Generation Intel Core i7 is a fine chipset and seems to handle pretty much anything that I can throw at it. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 has 6GB of GDDR6 memory. I wish it had more, but these low power laptop powered graphics cards still lag their desktop counterparts. The 120Hz 1920x1080 FHD screen is clean, sharp, bright, and crisp and I think this is one of the best features of this laptop. Inside you will find a 1TB m.2 drive without the option to add a second internal drive so if you plan on using this for some high-end AAA games, you will need an external drive since those will fill up your drive fast. You do have the ability to add a second DDR5 RAM stick in the unit as there is a free slot. This laptop really should have come with 16 GB total, but you can easily add another 8GB for not a lot of money. There are not a lot of ports on this so if you have a lot of devices to plug in, you may need a hub of some sort.
Setting up was fast and easy via the typical Windows 11 set up and I had no issues with that, attach it to my Wi-Fi6 network (802.11AX is supported) and it finished up the updates in no time.
The built in 720p web camera is nice to have, but it won’t win any clarity awards, but is acceptable for Teams meetings or video chatting with friends and family.
The overall dark shadow gray with backlit dark gray/orange keys is a nice touch I think and there is a texture to the dark gray plastic that has a good feel and the orange G logo on the side is a nice addition. The 13th Generation Intel Core i7 is a fine chipset and seems to handle pretty much anything that I can throw at it. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 has 6GB of GDDR6 memory. I wish it had more, but these low power laptop powered graphics cards still lag their desktop counterparts. The 120Hz 1920x1080 FHD screen is clean, sharp, bright, and crisp and I think this is one of the best features of this laptop. Inside you will find a 1TB m.2 drive without the option to add a second internal drive so if you plan on using this for some high-end AAA games, you will need an external drive since those will fill up your drive fast. You do have the ability to add a second DDR5 RAM stick in the unit as there is a free slot. This laptop really should have come with 16 GB total, but you can easily add another 8GB for not a lot of money. There are not a lot of ports on this so if you have a lot of devices to plug in, you may need a hub of some sort.
There are two USB Type A (3.2) Super Speed ports on one side, a Type C SS (DP also) port, and a third Type A (3.2), and HDMI 2.1 on the back and finally the Ethernet and Headphone jack on the right side. The 330-Watt power supply is plugged into the back as well and I like that it is out of the way. There are two speakers placed on each side of the keyboard that face outwards. They sound decent, but I wasn’t that impressed with them. There is a small trackpad that works well, and I have no complaints about that except I wish is was a little larger. The backlit keyboard has good spacing and a full 10-key on the right side where you would expect it to be and typing on this is a very good experience for me. Battery life has been ok so far as I have averaged about 4.0 hours or so on a single charge while gaming and 6 or more hours with just normal usage.
Overall, this is a good laptop for the money and the gaming performance is right where you would expect it to be, nothing high end, but good enough to play Battlefield 2042 on medium settings with 60 FPS and no lag. Cranked at Max and Ultra settings, it does lag, and I was only able to achieve 22 FPS.
Overall, this is a good laptop for the money and the gaming performance is right where you would expect it to be, nothing high end, but good enough to play Battlefield 2042 on medium settings with 60 FPS and no lag. Cranked at Max and Ultra settings, it does lag, and I was only able to achieve 22 FPS.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO with Heatsink for next-level computing. With a PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ interface, get up to 2x the data transfer rate of PCIe® 3.0¹ while remaining compatible with PCIe® 3.0. ¹Results are based on a comparison with Samsung PCIe® 3.0 NVMe SSDs and SATA SSDs.
Anyone know if the heatsink is easily removable in case I want to use it in a gaming laptop? I am not sure this will fit my laptop 2nd bay, Asus ROG m16 SSD slot. Thanks!
you need a tiny star bit to remove it, it will void the warranty if you did a security sticker is installed. IMO, just get the non-heat sink version for your laptop. I was not able to install this in my Asus G15 2021 model due to the heatsink making it too thick.
2 years, 3 months ago
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jago
The Ninja Foodi XL Pro Grill & Griddle is the grill & griddle that sears, sizzles, and air fry crisps. With the 500F independently powered grill grate, you get direct, edge-to-edge high heat for steakhouse grilling, griddle searing, and more.
Does the thermometer come with this grill
The Ninja Foodi XL Pro Grill & Griddle is the grill & griddle that sears, sizzles, and air fry crisps. With the 500F independently powered grill grate, you get direct, edge-to-edge high heat for steakhouse grilling, griddle searing, and more.
Does this have the port for the thermometer? I have the smart xl that’s been great but after a year and a half it’s time to replace since we use it at least 3 times a week minimum. But just wanted to know if I could use my old thermometer in this one?
no, it does not have a port for the thermometer that I have found.
2 years, 4 months ago
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jago
Jabra Elite 7 Pro true wireless earbuds have MultiSensor Voice™ technology, which combines 4 powerful microphones, an advanced Voice Pick Up (VPU) sensor in each Bluetooth earbud, and unique Jabra algorithms. Automatically activating when it’s windy, Jabra MultiSensor Voice™ uses bone conduction technology to transmit your voice through vibrations in your jaw, for wind noise cancellation and clear calls anywhere. Thanks to the adjustable Active Noise Cancellation, the ultra-compact earphones with rich and powerful sound lets you fully immerse yourself in your music. Multipoint connects to 2 devices at once, lets you seamlessly switch between devices, and is available as a firmware update via the Jabra Sound+ app. Also test your hearing in the Jabra Sound+ app, and tailor your music to suit your individual hearing profile. Hear your surroundings while on a call with the HearThrough technology - use left or right earbud alone with Bluetooth Mono Mode - Each offers up to 8 hours battery and 30 hours with the case.
Do these buds have volume control?
yes, long press on the right for up and left for volume down.
2 years, 5 months ago
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jago
Jabra Elite 7 Pro true wireless earbuds have MultiSensor Voice™ technology, which combines 4 powerful microphones, an advanced Voice Pick Up (VPU) sensor in each Bluetooth earbud, and unique Jabra algorithms. Automatically activating when it’s windy, Jabra MultiSensor Voice™ uses bone conduction technology to transmit your voice through vibrations in your jaw, for wind noise cancellation and clear calls anywhere. Thanks to the adjustable Active Noise Cancellation, the ultra-compact earphones with rich and powerful sound lets you fully immerse yourself in your music. Multipoint connects to 2 devices at once, lets you seamlessly switch between devices, and is available as a firmware update via the Jabra Sound+ app. Also test your hearing in the Jabra Sound+ app, and tailor your music to suit your individual hearing profile. Hear your surroundings while on a call with the HearThrough technology - use left or right earbud alone with Bluetooth Mono Mode - Each offers up to 8 hours battery and 30 hours with the case.
Elite 85T or Elite 7 Pro? Calls and ANC aren't important. I just need bass heavy sound for music. So which one is bass heavy and better? Is 85T better because of big drivers?
not sure about the 85t, I had the 65t and I feel that the 7 Pro has less bass than those.
2 years, 5 months ago
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Jabra Elite 7 Pro true wireless earbuds have MultiSensor Voice™ technology, which combines 4 powerful microphones, an advanced Voice Pick Up (VPU) sensor in each Bluetooth earbud, and unique Jabra algorithms. Automatically activating when it’s windy, Jabra MultiSensor Voice™ uses bone conduction technology to transmit your voice through vibrations in your jaw, for wind noise cancellation and clear calls anywhere. Thanks to the adjustable Active Noise Cancellation, the ultra-compact earphones with rich and powerful sound lets you fully immerse yourself in your music. Multipoint connects to 2 devices at once, lets you seamlessly switch between devices, and is available as a firmware update via the Jabra Sound+ app. Also test your hearing in the Jabra Sound+ app, and tailor your music to suit your individual hearing profile. Hear your surroundings while on a call with the HearThrough technology - use left or right earbud alone with Bluetooth Mono Mode - Each offers up to 8 hours battery and 30 hours with the case.
Is the Elite 7 Pro "vented" like the AirPod Pro and 85t? I returned the 75t becasue I didn't like the plugged ear feeling.
no, they make a seal that does not let sound in. It requires using the "hear through" so you can easily carry on conversations. Your ears will be plugged.
2 years, 5 months ago
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jago
This LG CordZero vacuum has everything you want, from Kompressor technology that lets you clean more and empty less, to two rechargeable batteries that deliver up to 120 minutes¹ of uninterrupted cleaning. But why stop there? The Power Mop attachment gives hard floors a perfect finish—without messy buckets or harmful chemicals. Simply fill the reservoir with water, snap on the attachment and go.
Hi - Can you dry mop with this? Meaning could I mop without any water? Can it just spin? Thank you!!
Yes you can, not sure if you will damage your floors though. I tried it on my tile and it was fine, but didn't seem to do much in the realm of cleaning w/o water.
2 years, 11 months ago
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jago
Go Epic! Immerse yourself in a new type of streaming experience with the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Smart Streaming Laser Projector. Utilizing an advanced, ultra-short throw design, viewing content has never been easier. Simply place the projector just inches from the wall and watch TV shows, sports, movies and more up to an astonishing 120". Featuring built-in Android TV and wireless connectivity, the Epson EpiqVision LS300 Streaming Laser Projector gives you seamless access to popular streaming services including Hulu, HBO and YouTube, right out of the box. So, whether you’re binge-watching your favorite TV shows or hosting movie night, the Epson EpiqVision LS300 Streaming Laser Projector makes it easy to stream bright images virtually anywhere in your home. Audiophile 2.1 Speaker System by Yamaha. Epson has partnered with Yamaha to create a unique audio experience unlike anything it its class. Developed exclusively for the Epson EpiqVision LS300 Streaming Laser Projector, Yamaha’s leading Acoustic Engineers designed a unique 2.1 sound system to deliver a true audiophile performance. Designed within a custom 3D Acoustic Enclosure, two high-end Yamaha drivers and a dedicated woofer are powered by a discrete amplifier and tuned, using Yamaha’s latest AudioEngine™ DSP technology to produce an impressive, deep and wide sound stage that rivals dedicated higher-end audio systems and soundbars.
How does this connect to a laptop? Does it require programming in order to project a show from a cable source on a laptop, or just an HDMI connection?
you just need an HDMI connector and it will use the laptop as the source when you select the right HDMI input, there are two to choose from.
3 years, 4 months ago
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jago
The KitchenAid® Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry was designed to offer endless healthy and fresh possibilities. With the No-Flip Air Fry Basket and 360° Air Fry System it's easy to make everything from french fries to delicate fish and so much more.This countertop oven fits a 9x13-inch baking pan* to easily accommodate a sheet cake, full one-pan dinner, or up to 2 full size chickens (3.4 lbs each). The same possibilities as a full size oven with quality results in a convenient countertop size. *included.
Does this oven emit a lot of heat and is the exterior very hot to the touch?
does not heat up that much on the outside. It is warm to the touch but it will not burn you.
3 years, 7 months ago
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jago
The KitchenAid® Digital Countertop Oven with Air Fry was designed to offer endless healthy and fresh possibilities. With the No-Flip Air Fry Basket and 360° Air Fry System it's easy to make everything from french fries to delicate fish and so much more.This countertop oven fits a 9x13-inch baking pan* to easily accommodate a sheet cake, full one-pan dinner, or up to 2 full size chickens (3.4 lbs each). The same possibilities as a full size oven with quality results in a convenient countertop size. *included.
does it have an off timer? I don't see one in the picture
Yes, the right dial works as a temp/timer and you just press it to toggle between the two modes.
3 years, 7 months ago
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jago