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Diagnose automobile mechanical issues with this AT&T Harman Spark smart car device. Compatibility with Android and iOS mobile devices offers convenient control and monitoring, while a 4G LTE receiver brings Wi-Fi to your ride. This AT&T Harman Spark smart car device features an accelerometer and gyroscope sensors for vehicle tracking.
 
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Wi-Fi hot spot and more
on May 10, 2021
Posted by: jago
from Sparks, NV
The Harman Spark is an AT&T LTE hotspot device that can also provide useful information to a connected app (Harman Spark+) on your phone. This simple device just plugs into your ODBII port that is found on most 1996 and newer vehicles. This is the diagnostic port that mechanics will use to trouble shoot an issue with your car if you ever have one. The Harman Spark can read some of that data and provide some limited information on your car. I have a 2019 Honda and it seems to be compatible with all of the features and it will tell me how much fuel I have (not very accurate, but a ballpark figure), reads current speed, direction, location, if the car is idling or parked, along with impact detection, trips history, and the virtual mechanic which reads the previously referenced mechanic codes. It does give you battery voltage as well and that could give you an indication that your battery needs to be replaced soon. The device also keeps track of how you drive with total distance, driving time, hard brakes, hard accelerations and sharp turns. This totals up and gives you a driving score that is updated every week. Info like this could help you become a better driver if that is your goal. The main reason for getting this device I feel is to have a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 8 devices. Setting that up is super simple and works well. There are some indicator lights on the top of the deice that you cannot see (at least for me) when it is plugged in, so they are useless for the most part. You have no idea if you are connected to AT&T’s network other than the light on the device which you may not be able to see. Data plans are also an extra cost for this and depending on your usage you can select different ones. I have LTE coverage all over where I live, and I did get coverage, but my speeds were not that great for the most part, but your mileage may vary, as they say. I had two of my kids’ tablets connected to this while cruising around and they had some bad lag and buffering at times on their videos. It was a source of frustration for us, and we ended up not using it any more for that reason. Not streaming videos to more than one device, it might be better, but it does not suit my needs. Notifications can be set for different things such as device removal low fuel, getting towed, or exceeding a certain MPH. I found them to work well, with the exception of the speed limit. I set my limit to 70 and it will not alert me if I am going 72, seems to only alert me when I hit 75 and I have tried with keeping it at 72 for 15 seconds to give it time. I also tested my device in my 2006 Honda, and it would not read the remaining fuel amount in the tank. In the end, I am better off just using my phone’s hotspot feature and not worrying about the other features this product offers. But if you are on a limited data plan or have bad service with your cell phone provider, this might be a good option for you.
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Get ample space to expand your gaming collection with this SanDisk SDSQXAO-128G-AN6ZY microSDXC memory card for Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite. The 128GB capacity offers plenty of room to store your epic battles, winning run and signature moves for posterity. With read speeds of up to 100MB/sec., this SanDisk microSDXC memory card supports seamless gameplay.
 
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Expand your memories!
on April 20, 2021
Posted by: jago
from Sparks, NV
If you are looking for an expansion card for your Nintendo Switch in order to dowload more digital games, then check out the SanDisk 128GB Apex Legends MicroSDXC card. This is even better when you enjoy playing Apex Legends and is a nice addition with having the Apex logo right onto the card. Performance is just as you would expect from a SanDisk product and I have not experienced any issues with read/write speeds at all. Games launch just fine and now I have plenty of space. I had to upgrade from a 64GB card and I found the directions online of how to swap out the card and it was simple to do. All I needed was a little time and a PC with a mini SD card slot. You are not provided with a full size SD card adapter, but I bet everyone at this point has 5 of these things hanging around. So go out and pick up one of these cards, they are inexpensive and they work great.
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Soundcore Life Tune XR are active noise cancelling headphones with Hi-Res Certified sound. The Multi-Mode noise cancellation technology detects and cancels out exterior noise. Use for calls with the dual microphones and have long, 60 hour listening sessions due to the long battery life and comfortable earcups.
 
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You HAVE to give these a listen!
on April 13, 2021
Posted by: jago
from Sparks, NV
The Anker Soundcore Life Tune XR headphones are one of the best, most comfortable, fantastic sound and affordable over the ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones that I have ever used. Don’t let the inexpensive price point turn you off, these things absolutely preform great! They fit very comfortably and are not heavy at all, despite having an advertised battery life of 60 hours. I have been enjoying wearing them and have yet to reach the limit of 60 hours, but I have used them at least for 30 hours in the last week of owning them, so battery life is great. Sound is good as well, and with the Soundcore app, you can customize the sound even more, but I was very happy with the sound right out of the box. NFC pairing is supported using the right ear can as well as toggling Noise Cancelling, regular, and transparency mode. My only real gripe would be the transparency mode, it seems to amplify odd sounds and not the right ones, its hard to explain, but it was not a deal breaker. Talking with this mode on was rather good as well, but depending on what you are listening to, it might be a challenge to hear the other person. I am sure some of this can be tweaked via firmware updates and such so do not let that discourage you. These are now my favorite headphones that I bring with me everywhere. Included is a nice semi-solid carrying case with a little diagram tab of how to fold the headphones for storage in case you are like me and struggle with how to fold them for transport. Charging is accomplished via a USB Type C (included short cable) and you are also given a short 3.5mm audio cable as well. Physical buttons on the headphones are power on/off, NC, Play/pause and volume up and down. These are mainly made of plastic, so they do not feel durable, yet they don't feel cheap, and that helps with the light weight and comfort. Overall, they are an exceptionally good price for what you get and preform way outside their price range. I would expect these to cost around the $250 mark.
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Price
sound
weight
battery life
fit
case
Cons:
Build quality (plastic)
Transparency mode
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The new Dell 24" Curved Gaming Monitor is equipped with a 4ms Response Time - 165Hz - AMD FreeSync™ Premium Technology featuring Vertical Alignment, Anti-glare with 3H hardness, and 1500R Curvature. Adjustable height and LED screen, this 24" monitor is equipped for ultimate game play.
 
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Very good Curved Monitor
on March 18, 2021
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This is my first experience with a curved screen, and I have to say that at first it felt a little strange, but as I use it more and more, I am really enjoying the experience. This is a Dell monitor and they just have a great system of how to put these things together. No tools needed at all. My PC did not detect the monitor and was just using the generic windows drivers, so I visited the dell support website, and I downloaded the Win 10 drivers and the dell display manager application. The manager application has some cool features to customize the monitor. There are some presets that you can set up so that the monitor will automatically switch modes depending on what you start up. Also, there are some easy arrange layouts that you can program so you can make “zones” on your screen for different things. I do not find that useful, but someone might. You can also set some of the buttons on the back of the monitor to be presets as well for a quick way to switch modes. The monitor stand allows for up and down adjustment, as well as tilting, but it will not allow for swiveling into portrait mode. There are two HDMI 2.0 ports and one Display port 1.2 along with a 3.5mm audio jack. No USB, VGA or other ports on this. The screen is bright and colorful and placing the monitor in 165Hz mode is easier on the eyes than the native 60Hz was. Dell also provides a 3-year warranty on this so you can rest assured your investment is protected for a good amount of time. This monitor is not very expensive, and it does have a budget feel to it, but I think it is a very good monitor for someone looking to test the waters with a curved screen. My only real complaint is the lack of a headset storage bracket on the back, it would be nice to have this.
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Bring the party to your patio with this Sonance two-channel outdoor streaming music system powered by Sonos. Combining a 1" cloth dome tweeter with a 6.5" glass fiber cone woofer, the cabinet speaker delivers accurate audio across the range from deep bass to mid-level and treble with a frequency response between 65Hz - 30kHz. This Sonance outdoor streaming music system is powered by Sonos which allows you to stream your music library, radio stations and online music services using the Sonos app.
 
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Sweet sweet sound system for your outdoor space
on March 12, 2021
Posted by: jago
from Sparks, NV
If you are looking for a great sounding outdoor speaker system for those Summer parties that you will be having again, then look no further than the Sonance outdoor streaming music system that is powered by Sonos. Get rid of those little Bluetooth speakers that you have to charge and do not provide enough sound to fill your whole back yard and upgrade to a wired system that is powered by a 250-watt amplifier (125W per channel) and is always ready to be used.
Setting up this system is simple although it would not connect to my wireless AX network or even a wireless AC network. Wireless N is the standard that this can connect to, so I was a bit disappointed in that, but it does take Ethernet, so I have mine connected that way. The Sonos app is easy to use, and the setup was straight forward, and my only issue was trying to connect it to my Wi-Fi, which it would not do so after a little research, I found out that it only supported 802.11 N standard. The speakers are just over a foot tall and 7.5” wide. They come in white, but they have a paintable surface so you can match the surroundings to blend in. A hefty mounting bracket is included along with some insulation material to keep moisture out. I have mine mounted under my awning so they will not be exposed to direct weather, but these are designed to withstand full exposure. The Sonos amp is an 8.5 x 8.5” small box that has some banana connectors on the back for the 2-channel speaker wire (not included). There is also a HDMI connector with ARC for your TV, an RCA input, Ethernet port, sync button, and power. On the front are three touch sensitive buttons for volume up / down and play/pause. Streaming music is achieved via the Sonos app when your phone is connected to the same network. I cannot wait for the weather to get warmer to I can enjoy my backyard more and I am looking even more to it with the Sonance outdoor streaming music system.
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Sound
Set up
design
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Price
speaker wire not included
802.11AC/AX not supported
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The AMD Ryzen 9 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics produce high-quality visuals on the fast 15.6-inch 165hz QHD display. This ASUS notebook PC has 1TD SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
 
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Latest tech, some good and some bad
on March 11, 2021
Posted by: jago
from Sparks, NV
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 15.6” laptop has some very impressive specs and can deliver decent gaming performance and excellent PC performance. It’s not a perfect laptop and has a few flaws that might deter some from buying it.
Performance:
This can easily replace a desktop PC for daily windows tasks, but when it comes to gaming, you might want to stick with a desktop if you prefer the best performance that you can get. Included in the laptop is a Nvidia GeForce GTX 3070 with 8GB of RAM, but this is not a full power GPU and seems to underperform while delivering the FPS that a true gamer might demand. This mind you is at the highest settings with Ray Tracing turned on and WQHD (2560 x 1440) at 165Hz. If you step it down to Full HD 1280 x 1080, then the performance will also be boosted. Kind of a shame in my opinion, why purchase a gaming laptop with the latest hardware, only to not use it to its full potential. All my testing was with COD (2019) Warzone / Multiplayer and COD (2020) Cold War. I cannot imagine what a game like Cyberpunk 2077 will do to this PC and I suspect it will not play it very well with the highest settings. Another thing I noticed was the heat generation that this laptop produces. The exhaust heat and surface temperature near the exhaust vents can get extremely hot when playing very intense games.
The heat is blown onto the lower bezel of the screen, I am not sure if that will affect the screen at some point down the road, but that is something to keep in mind. The fans were blowing very loudly and were working hard to keep up inside. The CPU and GPU temps were elevated but they didn’t seem extreme so perhaps the fans are really working great to move the hot air out.
Features:
Dedicated volume, microphone, Asus Crate buttons allow for fast and convenient access to these features. Notably missing is a web camera, but that is not a big deal for me. The keyboard is well laid out and although it is missing a “print screen” button it has everything else. Also missing is a 10 keypad and that is due to the speakers that are placed on either side of the keyboard. They do sound great are loud. I did notice some popping when at full volume so I will probably avoid turning them all the way up going forward. Going back to the keyboard, it is backlit, and you can change the color of the entire keyboard only, there are no color zones or changing the colors of specific keys. I did not find this a big deal but keep that in mind. Typing on the keyboard is very nice as the keys are good sized and they have the perfect amount of travel that I like. The trackpad is very large, and it works very well. There is a fingerprint reader, and it is located at the power button. At first, I did not know where it was, and it is not obvious that it is a fingerprint reader. It functions about 80% of the time and others it just does not seem to work all that well. I can power on the laptop with my registered finger, and it will just start up windows, but occasionally it will not register, no big deal to me. Hopefully, this will be resolved with a later update to make it more reliable. The battery seems to last right around 6 or 7 hours with the default settings and the 200-watt power supply will fully charge up the laptop in about 2 hours. A great feature that the MyAsus software suite has is a battery management tool. This tool will allow you to change how the battery will be charged and has three modes. Full capacity mode charges up to 100%, Balanced Mode, charges up to 80%, and maximum lifespan mode, charges up to 60%. These modes claim to preserve the battery so you do not have to keep unplugging the laptop and essentially keep it plugged in all the time and it will not overcharge the battery. The Asus Crate software, has a dedicated button, is where you can fine tune the laptop to fit your current needs. You can monitor the temperature of the CPU, GPU and view the fan speeds. You can even redirect the power from the Nvidia RTX 3070 to the onboard video card to maximize battery life. It has some preset modes such as Windows, performance, Turbo, and quiet, but you can also do a manual adjustment to fit your needs. I just keep mine set to performance, and it has been fine for my needs. When the Nvidia GTX 3070 is not working, this laptop is very quiet, and I don’t even notice the fans running. It also stays cool as well. The 1 TB SSD is a middle of the road variety and does a fine job. I think my biggest complaint is that this laptop has two 8GB RAM chips, and one of them is soldered onto the board. So, if you were thinking of upgrading the RAM, you will lose the dual channel capability of it since you will not be able to pair them up. This is something to consider and they do make a 32GB version, but it is a lot more expensive. I nearly forgot to mention that I was given a free year of accidental coverage with this laptop and I had to accept the offer so be sure to take advantage of that offer. Overall, this is a feature packed laptop with the latest processing and graphics power, it can handle the latest games, but you might have to step the settings back a bit to get the best performance out of it. On paper, this is one heck of a beast, but there are some drawbacks, and it is not perfect, but for me it is pretty darn good.
Pros:
Normal operation – Quiet
Normal operation - cool
keyboard layout
speakers sound good
quick charge
screen brightness
Design
1 Year free accidental coverage
Cons:
Price
Very hot during game play
keyboard not zoned for backlight
Soldered 8GM RAM module
Quirky fingerprint reader
lack of web camera
Speakers pop at full volume
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Designed for a life with less cleaning, the DustMagnet 5410i air purifier catches 99% of airborne dust before it settles on floors and surfaces. Independently tested for performance as part of the AHAM Verifide Program for room air cleaners, for a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 244 cfm for fine smoke particles, 265 cfm for pollen particles, and 266 cfm for dust particles. Recommended for medium rooms like a master bedroom, living room, or playroom, the 5410i model completely filters room air about every 12.58 minutes (approx. 4.8x an hour at 380 ft) on the highest speed. Patent-pending DustMagnet technology powerfully attracts airborne dust particles like a magnet. Two air intake points and a unique airflow pattern create a vortex effect in the room to capture dust before it settles. A stream of negatively charged particles clusters airborne dust particles, making them easier to capture. Once inside the air purifier, the particles stick to the positively charged pre-filters like a magnet. Equipped with HEPASilent filtration technology to kill germs and effectively trap 99.97% of airborne particles like allergens, dust, pollen, pet dander, mold, bacteria, and viruses down to 0.1 microns. Additionally, activated carbon is integrated throughout the filters to absorb gases and household odors from cooking, smoke, and pets. DustMagnet delivers more clean air using less energy and less noise, quietly cleaning the air with less noise than a whisper (31 dB) on low and up to a normal conversation (50 dB) on high – while using about as much energy as a light bulb (42 watts) on high. Air purifier not tested against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). Designed to blend into your home like a great looking piece of Scandinavian-style furniture, the dual-use design features a convenient top surface to double as a side table and air purifier. With a design worth showing off, there’s no need to hide your air purifier, place it prominently in the room where it will be most effective. DustMagnet takes a simple approach to smart air quality management with proactive features such as Auto mode, Welcome home, and a five-color LED air quality indicator light. When Auto mode is enabled the air purifier will auto-increase fan speed when the particle sensor measures diminishing air quality conditions (when cooking, vacuuming, etc.) and returns to a lower speed once pollution dissipates. Activate the Welcome home feature (available March 2021) via the Blueair app and your air purifier will go into standby mode when you leave the house and turn back on as you approach home, reducing airborne dust for when you arrive. The Wi-Fi-enabled air purifier also allows you to control settings from almost anywhere with the Blueair app and voice-control via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant-enabled devices. Includes one set of combination particle and carbon filters with a maximum of 1-year filter life and two permanent stainless-steel pre-filters. DustMagnet proactively monitors filter use and pollution levels in real-time to accurately determine when you need a filter change. When it's time for a replacement, the Blueair app sends an alert with an option to order filters at the touch of a button. For optimal performance, we recommend cleaning the pre-filters with a vacuum or cloth weekly, or as often as needed. Replace the combination particle and carbon filters when the filter light indicates a filter change is necessary (roughly 6-12 months of 24/7 use based on pollution levels). At Blueair, our Swedish heritage inspires sustainability and quality at the heart of everything we do.
 
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One step closer to being dust free
on March 8, 2021
Posted by: jago
from Sparks, NV
If you have an issue with dust in your house, then you should check out the Blue Air DustMagnet line of filters. My current house does not have a terrible problem with dust, but it does have some. After a week I would usually have a small amount of dust that would build up on my TV cabinet, but after using this for a week, I have seen a lesser amount of dust building up. My previous house had a much larger issue with dust, and it would build up daily and this would have come in handy for sure.
Setting up the DustMagnet was quite simple, just removing the plastic wrap around the two filters and screwing on the four stands that keep the unit about 6 inches off the ground. There is a quick start guide that will walk you thru the steps of setting up an account and attaching the DustMagnet to your Wi-Fi network. I have a Wi-Fi 6 network and it was able to connect to it, although it did seem that the app was sticking at 46% set up and then at 60% set up, so I walked away for a little while and it managed to complete.
The Blueair app is simple to use and is laid out well. You are given the outdoor AQI (air quality index) for your location and towards the bottom you can see how your indoor air compares. So far mine has always said “Excellent” but my AQI is around 27 which is excellent as well. Every year it seems we do have more forest fires and our AQI goes up and this will be interesting to see how it handles that. The app will also allow you to control the DustMagnets fan speed or set it to Auto or night mode. It also gives you the current life of the filters so you will know when to replace them. I have not investigated how much those filters cost so just be prepared to replace them in 6 months to a year, depending on how much cleaning it must do for your air.
The all-white minimalist design fits well in a modern or a classical home. My favorite part is it is designed to be used as a tray of sorts on top. I have mine positioned in our living room next to my recliner and I can now place a cup, remote control or other thing that I want to have handy next to me. It runs quietly on the lowest setting and you hardly know it is even on. I really look forward to this helping me with my allergies this spring since dust and pollen really make my nose go crazy and this should help me with that. If you suffer from allergies from dust and pollen or if you are just looking to clean up the dust from the air inside your home, you should check this out.
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Organizing financial paperwork and accurately processing piles of messy receipts and invoices can be a challenge. The Epson® RapidReceipt RR-600W desktop scanner was specifically designed to quickly scan stacks of invoices and receipts of varying sizes, then automatically and accurately process the information into smart digital assets. With the included Epson ScanSmart® financial software, you can turn stacks of unorganized receipts and invoices into categorized digital data that easily integrates into applications such as QuickBooks®, TurboTax® and more1. Plus, create searchable/editable PDFs with the included bonus software. Do it all with zero subscription fees. Featuring smart technology, this scanner learns from each receipt scanned ̶ recognizing more data and logos over time, ensuring receipts and invoices are accurately converted and categorized. And, it’s all done on your own device, giving you complete control over your data, where it’s stored and how it is used. It’s the easy, cost effective way to organize and manage your finances.
 
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Awesome receipt scanner with many functions
on February 14, 2021
Posted by: jago
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The Epson RR-600W is a wireless receipt and document scanner that will allow you to quickly and easily scan in receipts and documents and organize them with the included software package. I have been using an Epson document scanner for a while now and I have grown to love it, however, mine only does one page at a time and it a portable version and must be connect via USB. This however, changes all of that. It is a full-size document scanner that can hold multiple documents in its auto feeder. The internal rollers remind me of the scanners that we have at work that handle multiple scans all the time.
Installing the scanner was quite simple, just plug it into power, set the date and time and install the software onto your pc and it will assist with setting it up. It will walk you though setting up onto your wireless network (I have 802.11AX) and how to connect your online cloud storage solutions such as Google Drive, DropBox, OneDrive and Evernote. You are also provided with a USB cable to connect the scanner directly to a PC as well. I used the wireless method and had zero issues with it.
The scanner has a 4” large bright and responsive touch screen that is easy to use and well laid out. You can perform your scanning functions from this screen as well as set up preferences. Scan to a computer, Network Folder / FTP, Email, cloud, Memory Device (USB stick), or WSD. When you select a scan source, you can then select either Single sided or double sided. The double-sided scanning will automatically ignore the blank side of paper and I use this feature all the time. The scan feeder will hold up two 100 sheets of paper and scan double-sided at a speed of 35 pages per minute according to Epson. The most I tried was 70 pages and it always scanned without a hitch. I was able to create searchable PDF’s, which means I could go back later and search for a key word and it would search and display the word every spot it was found. The Epson ScanSmart Accounting Edition software also can link up with accounting software such as QuickBooks or Quicken for easy management of expenses.
I hardly every give a product 5 stars, but this scanner really earns it. I highly recommend this for anyone with a small business or if they have a lot of receipts, invoices, or documents they want to back up and convert to digital archives, the price is a bit steep, but this is a powerful scanner and if you compare it to the scanners that I have at my work that do similar functions, this is a steal.
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Bose Sport Open Earbuds are true wireless earbuds like you’ve never seen or heard before. What makes them truly unique is that they are the first workout headphones of their kind that combine exclusive Bose OpenAudio technology with an innovative open-ear headphone design to produce high-quality sound without covering your ears. This allows you to hear your music and the world around you for an unbelievable, full-sensory experience. The city. The surf. Your running buddy. Hear it all and your music at the same time with these entirely new, entirely open sport earbuds. Sound is what motivates, and Bose Sport Open Earbuds deliver. The exclusive Bose OpenAudio technology produces clear, consistent sound that’s more authentic and comfortable than bone conduction. In addition, acoustic spillage is minimal thanks to speaker placement that’s closer to the ear. A comfortable and secure fit is crucial when exercising. These sport earbuds were rigorously designed and tested to gently rest on your ears while staying put no matter how intense your workout. Bose Sport Open Earbuds also offer up to eight hours of play time (with daily charging), an advanced mic system for crystal-clear calls, and IPX4 sweat and weather resistance. Now you can combine the environment that invigorates you with the content that motivates you.
 
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Runners will love these!
on January 14, 2021
Posted by: jago
from Sparks, NV
The Bose Sport Open Earbuds are a runner’s dream. These things are simply amazing, and I have been incredibly pleased with them, however, they are not without some drawbacks. First the good…fitment, I can wear these things for a few hours, and they feel great. They do not feel too heavy to me, but they do make my ears stick out a little bit due to the ear loop piece. After a few hours, my ears will start to ache a bit, but I never really wear headphones for that long, but I wanted to try it out. While going on runs I am able to hear my environment and they feel very secure, which is probably why after a few hours my ears start to ache.
Sound is incredible and I sometimes feel that I am listening to speakers that are elsewhere in the room, its hard to explain, but it just sounds very natural and the open design means that these do not have to have any kind of ambient mode to hear what is going on around you. Environmental sounds just enter your ears as they normally do. There is no gel piece that you insert into your ears and the speakers just drive sound into your ear canal. Only on a very loud setting can a person hear what you are listening to and when you have it up that loud, you won’t be able to hear anything outside either.
Battery life has been close to the advertised 8 hours and they are quick to charge back up. Charging is accomplished on a separate cradle device that requires a USB type A plug to charge them. The Case that it comes in is form fitting for the earbuds, but it does not have a charging function. I think this is a real missed opportunity here. Otherwise, the case is magnetically secured and very sleek looking. A big drawback is you have to bring the charging base with you and not just the carrying case, other brands have charging functionality built into their cases, so you don’t have to have to carry something else. I figured with the overall design and how big the ear hooks are, the battery should last 24 hours at least.
Button controls are basic, and I do wish you could control the volume, but the single button on the right earbud can power on/off both earbuds, FF, REV, and pause, the left can activate your voice assistant. There is a Bose Music app that can assist with connecting the device to your phone and I found it worked well.
Overall, for the money, these are well built, sound fantastic, and will get the job done.
Pros:
Fitment (short time)
Sound (Bose quality)
Secure fit
Open design
Build quality
Price
Cons:
Charging cradle needed
Case does not charge
Battery life
Ear ache after prolonged use
No volume control
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The Filtrete™ Standard Under Sink Quick Change Water Filtration System 3US-AS01 is easy to install and maintain. It's an under sink water filtration system that connects to the kitchen or bath faucet.
 
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on January 9, 2021
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The Filtrete under sink water filter system is a very inexpensive and simple way to improve the taste and quality of the water from your sink. I installed mine under the kitchen sink and I have noticed an improvement from the plain old tap water that came out. To be honest, I didn’t drink it much before since we have a filter system on our fridge that works pretty well, but I have compared the taste and it does make the tap water taste similar. Set up was a little frustrating for me, but that is not the fault of the kit itself…. directions are a little confusing, but I did a quick search on YouTube for the Filtrete installation and that helped me a lot. Most of my frustration came from the fact that I do not have much space under my kitchen sink and that is not the fault of this product. Once I got past the install frustration, everything else was good. The quick connectors are easy to install and just make sure they are pushed all the way in to prevent leaks. I did make that mistake on the water out tube. Everything you need for a standard install is included and you only need a drill, 3/18” bit, phillips head screwdriver, and a pencil to mark the location of where to mount the filter mount. Filters are good for about 2,000 gallons or 6 months and are not very expensive to replace, it is about half the cost of my fridge filter. If you are looking for better water out of the tap then I recommend you give this system a try, you won’t be disappointed.
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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.
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Does the thermometer come with this grill

no thermometer.
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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, 6 months ago
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Do these buds have volume control?

yes, long press on the right for up and left for volume down.
2 years, 7 months ago
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jago
 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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