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The Linksys Velop MX10 whole-home Wi-Fi 6 system gives you more speed, coverage, and capacity than it ever has before. Wi-Fi 6 combined with Velop's Intelligent Mesh~ technology delivers true Gigabit Wi-Fi speeds, up to 5.3 Gbps, to every corner of your home, even the backyard and outdoor smart home devices. Wi-Fi 6 also sends and receives multiple streams of data simultaneously and reduces latency, providing up to 4x more capacity compared to Wi-Fi 5 technology. So, it can handle the demands of up to 50 devices and more, from laptops and gaming consoles to smart home devices and 4K TVs, all competing for the same bandwidth. You'll also always have a more efficient Wi-Fi experience with OFDMA that enables more data to and from your devices in a more streamlined manner. And, with BSS technology, congestion is also minimized eliminating interference from nearby wireless networks to deliver a strong, clear Wi-Fi signal to your home, so you won't have to worry about your neighbor's Wi-Fi interfering with yours again. You'll even have 7x more battery life with Target Wake Time that reduces network interference, allowing your devices to remain in sleep mode longer. The MX10 whole-home Wi-Fi 6 system is a part of Velop's modular system, so if you need more coverage, just add more nodes. Plus, setup is fast with the Linksys app, so you can enjoy the next evolution of Wi-Fi in minutes.
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4
Easy Set-Up, Solid Wi-Fi, App Kinda Frustrating
on November 9, 2019
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
TLDR: If you are just getting into setting up a mesh network for your home or even upgrading an early mesh network, the Velop AX5300 is a solid choice and should be future-proof for quite some time. Set-up was very easy, but it does take a day or two for the system to optimize itself. Also, don't pay too much attention to the app because it caused me more frustration than it was worth.
Review: So, I have had a mesh network system for about 4 years now, which was really when they started taking off. Prior to that I had a beast of a router but you had to switch yourself between the two bands to maximize your signal. The beauty of the mesh network is that you have one network and the routers maximize the signal to your device for you. My previous system was running just fine but I was getting the feeling that I had kind of maxed it out. I recently got rid of cable in my home and upgraded my internet to a 500/500mbps connection. I also switched my TV to all streaming for three TVs and a bunch of handheld devices, plus a security network, a smart home system, and an ever expanding number of everyday appliances that now connect to the internet. I think my previous mesh network was good but I was maxing out the number of devices and maybe the bandwidth as well.
When I saw the Linksys - Velop AX5300 system, I figured that this one, with wi-fi 6 and the ability to handle over 50 devices at a time, would be more than enough to last me well into the future. I worried a little bit about switching devices and manufacturers especially since I have so many devices linked in now and the security devices are a bit of a pain to set up, but then I had an epiphany and realized, why don't I just give it the same SSID and password? DUH! I realized in my smart home I am now probably the dumbest thing. I'm sure others had figured that out already but I've never done that before.
Set-up of the Velop system was super easy. My previous system had two base units and so does this one and so I just pulled the other two and placed these two towers in their place. I thought that I might even be able to use the same power but I noticed that the Velop system pulls a bit more juice than my previous one and I didn't want to handicap it even though the plugs were the same. So two plugs, and a swapping of LAN cables which took all of five minutes and I was ready to rock. I fired up the app on my phone, hit the sync button on the main base station and the app found it right away. It asked to do a firmware update which was the longest part of the entire process and even that was only about ten minutes. The app then asked me to go upstairs to the second 'node' and link up, again this went super smooth and the main node even took care of doing the firmware update for this node. I set everything up with my old SSID name and password and everything linked back up immediately. With that, I thought I was pretty much done. I was wrong.
Later in the day I went to go plug in my car in the garage and noticed that the ChargePoint device was flashing that it lost it's internet connection. My Ring network extender was also flashing that it had no signal. I thought this was weird because in the past some of my best signal strength was in the garage because the second node is right above the garage. I whipped out the app to check the signal strength on the connected devices and noticed that the second node was off-line and the primary node was doing a pretty cruddy job connecting to anything beyond the office where it is placed. I took care of the secondary hub first and found that it had completely taken itself off of the network and I had to reinitialize it again, though I did not have to do another firmware update. I did have to name it something else because it said that 'Loft' was already taken by another device but it wasn't on the network. Once I got it up and running again, it has stayed solid and the garage devices and a few of the other security devices picked up much better signal.
After using the app to figure out what device was on which channel/band and how much signal it was receiving I began to make myself crazy trying to figure out why the upstairs streaming device was pulling the long-range and lower-bandwidth signal from the downstairs node even though the upstairs node was like three feet away and should be feeding it the firehose strength signal. Tons of device connections were not making any sense. I have a pretty new house and it is primarily stucco on the outside so the mesh that surrounds my house does create a kind of Faraday cage but that usually just give me a terrible cell signal in my house and usually doesn't interfere with the interior wi-fi. This time it seemed if I put a single wall between me and one of the nodes, I lost all signal. I thought this was really weird because one of the prime reasons I wanted the Velop AX5300 system is because it specifically said that it has the power to blast the signal through your house and it was doing anything but. By then it was pretty late in the day and I was going to test out some things in the morning and if things couldn't get straightened out, I was going to call tech support, and if that didn't work, I was going to go back to my old system. Fortunately, the next morning they system seems to have figured itself out. I know the system says that it has Target Wake Time and some other features that are supposed to maximize signal and reduce battery drain on devices, so I wondered if the system just needed some time to figure everything out and then it optimized the system from there. Whatever it did, everything was running solid. Even though the app still showed some strange connections, for all I know it was taking into account what all was connected where and what each device needed and was giving it the optimized signal/bandwidth. Like I said, I was getting the feeling that I was now the dumbest thing in my house!
So that was a lot to tell you that the Linksys Velop AX5300 is a solid system that just needs a good 24-36 hours of a shakedown cruise to get up and running beautifully. While it is a bit pricey of a system, you are pretty much taking care of everything you will probably ever need for many years to come. It definitely deserves a solid look when considering your mesh-network options. The star rating should really be about 4.5 stars and that is just because of the frustration of the app and some of the initial befuddlement.
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Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
Customer Rating
5
Totally Awesome! I Mean Like... Totally!
on October 10, 2019
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
TLDR Review: Is this the best Bluetooth stereo out there? No, not by a long shot. Is this the most RAD Bluetooth stereo to rock out your 80's playlist while sportin' your Member's Only jacket and breakdancing (or in my case, probably breaking my hip or my neck)? Yes, yes it is.
I love music and I collect music players of all sorts and I have really loved the advent of either retrofitting old devices with new tech or styling the devices like their older counterparts. I have originals like a 1919 standing Victrola that works beautifully and I have a bluetooth radio build into an old early '60s Zenith clock radio, among a lot of others. When I saw the ION Audio Boombox Deluxe I knew I had to add it to the collection since I had a boombox pretty close to this in the 80's. There were many evenings at the youth center practicing my non-existent breakdancing moves on cardboard in the common room. The music was awesome but my talent was about what you would expect from a nerdy 10 year old white kid with all the rhythm of Steve Martin from 'The Jerk'. (WOW, did I just feel old right then).
While this is not the best bluetooth radio, it has the benefit of being a cool reproduction, getting EXTREMELY loud - almost booming if you will, and it can can play music from the radio, bluetooth, tape, micro-sd card, and USB sticks. The Boombox Deluxe pretty much has you covered. On top of that you can also record to tape from those other sources or to the SD-card or USB if you want! Here comes the mix-tape/SD-card combo pack!
The battery life is pretty good. At first I was a bit disappointed that I did not get the rated 10 hours that ION claims but it turns out that I did not properly top off the charge when I got it. I did plug it in when I received it but the charging light did not come on. Looking in the users guide, it said that the light is off when fully charged so I assumed it was already at 100% and I unplugged it right away. I ended up getting 7 hours and 45 minutes out of it before it died. I went to plug it in to recharge it and the light still didn't come on. Couldn't find anything in the users guide about charging other than 'plug it in', so I went online and found that not only do you have to plug it in, you must also flip the switch on the back of the Boombox to activate AC use. This needs to be done if you are listening to it while plugged in AND also to get it to charge the built in battery! Would have been nice to know. The only thing it says about that power switch is on pg. 7 and that it is there to turn the device on or off. I'm still not sure what all that switch is for since the 'MODE' switch on the top turns it on regardless of which that way that On/Off switch is set. I think it must be more for directing current from the AC cord or if you want to power it from D-Cell batteries (which you can also do).
My only other grumble about the Boombox Deluxe is the fact that the level meters (both the analog needles and the lights) don't really work unless you have it on radio or tape and have the volume up to ear-splitting levels. Would have been nice if they were a bit more sensitive to actually work at reasonable volume levels. For that and the whole power issue, I would knock of 1/2 a star if I could but since I can't, and I'm so geeked by the nostalgia factor, I'll give it the full 5-stars. Now if you'll excuse me I have to go grab my Members Only jacket (yes, I do, in fact have one - they are still made believe it or not) and a few my old tapes the I dug out of storage (REM 'Green' and Madonna 'Like a Prayer', which BTW STILL smells like pachouli) and go blast this thing to bug all the old people!
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Connect a MacBook, Chromebook or laptop with a USB-C port to a TV, monitor, projector or other display with the Platinum USB-C-to-HDMI Cable. The cable is easy to connect, supports resolutions up to 4K and is 6ft long. The anodized aluminum housing ensures durability while providing a sophisticated appearance.
Customer Rating
5
Just What I Need For Presentations w/New Laptop!
on October 6, 2019
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
Unfortunately we are in the 'in-between' time for standard ports on laptops and peripheral devices. Once again I find myself with a laptop with one type of port (USB-C) and a projector with a completely different type of port (HDMI). I went through the same thing with VGA and HDMI as well as wireless protocols back in the day. Some times it is really hard to be a road-warrior giving presentations all around the country without dragging an entire electronics store with you! Fortunately, Platinum has exactly what I need for my new laptop and one year old projector (that I begged the higher ups to get me since the other one was a back-breaker). They also had me covered with a compact USB-C power supply as well!
There isn't much to say about this since it is really just a cord, but it is extremely well built and a very usable length at 8 feet. My projector is a short throw projector so I'm usually not to far from it and the screen, so 8 feet is great for my needs. The connectors are SOLID and both ends have outstanding stress relief, so I don't anticipate any wear or breakage there at all. Heck, I'll probably break first before these this thing, or at least the projector probably will!
I am really impressed with the quality of the materials and build specs of the Platinum brand. For an in-house brand of Best Buy, they have put a lot of thought and engineering into making quality gear. The Platinum stuff is just as good, if not better, than a lot of first-party makers. If you are looking for a cord to connect your USB-C device with an HDMI device, you don't have to look any further than the Platinum cable. I'll be able to use this for my projector in big conference rooms or TVs in the smaller conference rooms. I'm back to being a road-warrior again!
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Charge a MacBook, Chromebook or laptop with a USB-C port with the Platinum 65W 8~ USB-C 3-Port Wall Charger with 47W USB-C Power Delivery for MacBook, iPad, iPhone, Chromebook or USB-C Laptops . Equipped with fast-charging Power Delivery, the charger provides 65 total watts, comes with an 8-foot USB-C cable and has two standard USB ports to charge smartphones, tablets and more.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Replacement For 'Brick' That Came w/Laptop
on October 6, 2019
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I hate the fact that you can buy a nice portable laptop to take out and about and the company makes the laptop itself stylish and compact but then they give you a power adaptor that is the size of a small brick and has massive cords at both ends! Seriously, some of these companies need to put as much thought into their power supply as they have into the computer itself. It has gotten a bit better over the last few years, especially with the advent of USB-C power delivery, but some still haven't gotten the memo. That would include the maker of my current laptop. I knew it didn't have a compact brick when I bought it, but it had features I needed so I got it anyway hoping that I would be able to find a good replacement power supply.
I found better than a 'good' power supply, I found a PERFECT power supply. Compact, powerful, well-built, and a great cord. It is a lot like an Apple power supply but with the benefit of two additional USB ports to power your other devices. The Platinum 65W USB-C wall charger is pretty much the only charger I will need for travel, along with a few other cables for my other devices. Speaking of cables, the 8-foot cable that comes with this charger is a beast! Well-insulated and sturdy, the cable seems to weigh almost as much as the power adapter itself! The team at Platinum aren't skimping on the cord with this thing.
One thing to be aware of though, is that while it is a 65W charger, that power is divided between the USB-C and USB-A ports. The USB-C puts out 47W of power, which is perfect for me since my laptop only pulls 45W. If your device requires more, it will most likely still charge, but it will take longer. This setup is perfect for me since I can have my laptop powered/charging at full speed while also charging my phone at full speed as well. Actually, it charges faster with the Platinum power supply than it does with the power adapter my phone came with since the USB-A ports on the Platinum are more powerful.
All in all, this is a great power supply. It is well-built, elegant, and compact. The other great thing is that when I end up selling this laptop in a few years to replace it with what ever is new a cosmic at the time, I get to keep this power supply for my next laptop!
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Get quick relief from sore muscles with this Theragun G3PRO massager. The stroke length has been scientifically calibrated, making it ideal for improving blood flow circulation and enhancing overall health. This Theragun G3PRO massager is ergonomically designed with a handle that's easy on the hand for longer use and is 50 percent quieter compared to previous models.
Customer Rating
4
Don't Have To Be A Pro To Benefit From This
on September 11, 2019
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I am not a pro athlete at all. I only run when something big and scary is chasing me or there is an ice cream truck down the street! The Air Force killed any desire in me to run ever again. That being said, I do still try to keep in shape mostly via hiking and cycling. That combined with being on the down-side of my 40's leaves me with some aches and pains.
Both my wife and I have regular appointments with a massage therapist (her - 30mins every other week, me - 60min every month). I was looking for something that maybe would help out for the in between times when she and I are both thinking 'should we call for an extra appointment?' When you are looking for something to replace an extra $50-$60 a month charge (or more), the rather steep price of the Theragun G3Pro doesn't seem as bad. It would only take a few months of doubling up therapy sessions to pay for the G3Pro.
The Theragun is an impressive piece of equipment and you can tell that right upon opening the box. It is a solid piece of machinery and everything has a 'professional' feel to it, which is good because it is a professional device. I've seen these and other devices like it both in our massage place and physical terrorist (*ahem*, sorry) THERAPIST offices.
Ok, I'm sure you really just want to know how well it works and whether it is worth your time or not. The answer to the first part is that it works awesome, once you get the hang of it. It will take some time to get good at this, I'm still not great at it despite having it for a week now and having a PT colleague of my wife show us how to use it best. I was VERY disappointed the first time I tried it and the gun went from painfully jabbing me, to feeling pretty good, to jackhammering off of my bones and setting my teeth rattling. The art to this device is knowing where you put pressure on and where you let the device 'float'. You also need to stick to muscle groups and ALWAYS avoid places were it is mostly bone (spine and such) because that is where you will get the jackhammering and some nice bruises (not kidding on that). Also, I highly encourage you to download the Theragun app for your phone and pay attention to what it shows for each are and follow their advice.
You will not be using this for half an hour on your shoulders or wherever, you will be using it for a few minutes at most in each area and you might go over an area again after doing some rounds in other spots. This is NOT one of those inexpensive shiatsu massage devices you get by the checkout counter of some stores. It is designed to break up muscle tension and to activate muscles to start to recover from exercise.
The answer to the second question above 'is it worth it?', is dependent on whether you are willing to learn how to use it properly. If you want something you can just absentmindedly use, get one of those $50 massage devices and call it a day or better yet, buy one of those $2000 chairs. If you just want someone else to do it with ethereal music and scented oils involved, just pay a masseuse. I would rather be able to knock out the pain and tightness on my own time and not worry about whether they have an opening or not and not have to spend the extra money if I don't have to. So for me, the Theragun G3Pro is worth its price.
I knocked off one start only because I think they could use a little more instruction on how best for everyday bums like me to work it and I really wish it had an additional setting at the lower end. The lowest setting out of the two is ok for me but WAY too powerful for my wife who is a tiny 4'11'' thing. She does not like using the Theragun and will be getting extra massages when she needs them (so I guess I will only be saving money on my extra massages). As for the highest level, I don't even bother with that. I think that has to be for a pro to use on you so that they can best target it and control it.
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Immerse yourself in detailed audio with these Marshall Minor II black Bluetooth earbuds. An in-line microphone and an intuitive control knob let you take hands-free calls and change songs without your phone. These Marshall Minor II black Bluetooth earbuds have 14.2mm drivers that produce clear, accurate audio and soft ear tips that ensure lasting comfort.
Customer Rating
3
Great Battery Life, Poor Fit & Sound
on August 27, 2019
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I love me some Marshall sound gear. I have both the Stanmore and the Acton II speakers and they are phenomenal sounding and get compliments anytime anyone sees them. Marshall has been doing a great job with their Bluetooth speakers and headphones and I was really hoping that they were bringing that to the Minors. Sadly they have not.
I have had another brand of Bluetooth earbuds that a lot of people have been sporting for the last few years, and my biggest disappointment with them was always the battery life. Though they have a nice little charging case, I listen to music A LOT and would burn through almost an entire case worth of juice a day! Now they don't even have the three hours they used to have and I was hoping that Marshall Minor II would solve my problem since they have a very similar earpiece to my other headphones but have the added benefit of the ear loops to help lock them in to place, because the other problem I had with my other earbuds was that they came out relatively easy. Surprisingly, my current headphones have a decent amount of bass despite the non-sealing fit but the Marshalls can't seem to manage the same OMMPH behind them despite a solid backing, and similar earpiece design.
So after a week with the Marshall Minor IIs, I would have to give them 3.5 stars for the following reasons:
Fit:
Despite the adjustable ear loops, I was unable to get them to properly 'lock' into place in my ear, primarily my right ear. I spent an hour trying everything from having the loop flush with the earpiece to ridiculously big and looped into the outermost fold of my ear and I could not get the right one to stay in. Now that is probably more an issue with my ear than it is the loop mechanism, but I don't have remarkably weird ears (at least I don't think I do). I'm sure many of you reading this are like, why don't you just use earbuds that have an earpiece that goes into your ear canal and stays in place better and gives better bass? Well, I HATE those type of earbuds because it doesn't take long for them to hurt, and with most of the new wireless earbuds also integrating controls right into the earbud, you are often forced to push the earbud even further into your ear to move to the next track or change the volume, making them even more uncomfortable. That is one of the reasons I was really looking forward to the Minor IIs since they also have the controls on the external controller. Unfortunately, having the controls on the external controller and not being able to get a secure fit with the right ear bud, made for lots of times of it falling out and dangling on the cord from my left ear (but hey, at least it didn't fall into the toilet or down the drain!).
Despite the adjustable ear loops, I was unable to get them to properly 'lock' into place in my ear, primarily my right ear. I spent an hour trying everything from having the loop flush with the earpiece to ridiculously big and looped into the outermost fold of my ear and I could not get the right one to stay in. Now that is probably more an issue with my ear than it is the loop mechanism, but I don't have remarkably weird ears (at least I don't think I do). I'm sure many of you reading this are like, why don't you just use earbuds that have an earpiece that goes into your ear canal and stays in place better and gives better bass? Well, I HATE those type of earbuds because it doesn't take long for them to hurt, and with most of the new wireless earbuds also integrating controls right into the earbud, you are often forced to push the earbud even further into your ear to move to the next track or change the volume, making them even more uncomfortable. That is one of the reasons I was really looking forward to the Minor IIs since they also have the controls on the external controller. Unfortunately, having the controls on the external controller and not being able to get a secure fit with the right ear bud, made for lots of times of it falling out and dangling on the cord from my left ear (but hey, at least it didn't fall into the toilet or down the drain!).
My other problem with the loops is that it can be a bit like pushing a string, actually it is a lot like pushing a string, and it can sometimes be difficult to expand the loop if it is flush with the earpiece. Surprisingly, Marshall has built a ton of strain-relief into the charging cable (making it one of the best micro-USB cables I have), it is unable to do anything similar to make it easier to push up the loop so that you can grab it and pull it to the proper loop length. You would hope that once you set it, that would be it, but it's not. With the cable between the earpieces being part of the loop mechanism, it doesn't take much for the loop to be pull down to where you need to push/pull it out again. Nothing has happened in a week of use but I can see this being a real weak spot and may cause some serious wear and tear to the cable.
Sound:
Lackluster and without enough bass. Surprising since most earphone/headphone makers tune their equipment to be bass heavy due to the predominant tastes in sound and music (not mine, but hey, I'm old). Even with my preference for a more neutral bass signature, the Minor IIs can not bring enough punch to the lows for my taste. Marshall has acoustics working against them, but other earbuds with similar non-sealing fits have done better in this realm. In addition, when music isn't playing, there is a rather loud background hiss/static despite only being at 40-50% volume. Surprising that that comes through but not enough bass.
Lackluster and without enough bass. Surprising since most earphone/headphone makers tune their equipment to be bass heavy due to the predominant tastes in sound and music (not mine, but hey, I'm old). Even with my preference for a more neutral bass signature, the Minor IIs can not bring enough punch to the lows for my taste. Marshall has acoustics working against them, but other earbuds with similar non-sealing fits have done better in this realm. In addition, when music isn't playing, there is a rather loud background hiss/static despite only being at 40-50% volume. Surprising that that comes through but not enough bass.
Battery:
This is where the Marshall Minor IIs shine, in that they easily beat the twelve hours they quote on the box. I get more than a day's worth of listening out of them from each charge. Too bad they don't fit/sound as well and I don't listen to them all day.
This is where the Marshall Minor IIs shine, in that they easily beat the twelve hours they quote on the box. I get more than a day's worth of listening out of them from each charge. Too bad they don't fit/sound as well and I don't listen to them all day.
Controls:
While I appreciate having the variety of controls on the inline box, it can sometimes be difficult for you to properly execute a command with the little control stick, especially without pulling on your earpiece. Perhaps if you can get a better fit than I could, this may be a moot point for you, but for me, made the Minor IIs, less useful than I would like. I am forced to fish out my phone to make changes rather than the controller.
While I appreciate having the variety of controls on the inline box, it can sometimes be difficult for you to properly execute a command with the little control stick, especially without pulling on your earpiece. Perhaps if you can get a better fit than I could, this may be a moot point for you, but for me, made the Minor IIs, less useful than I would like. I am forced to fish out my phone to make changes rather than the controller.
Pairing:
Easy and painless. I did have to charge Minor IIs right out of the box before I could set them up, which is surprising because these just launched and usually come with at least SOME charge out of the box.
Easy and painless. I did have to charge Minor IIs right out of the box before I could set them up, which is surprising because these just launched and usually come with at least SOME charge out of the box.
Conclusion:
All-in-all, the Minor IIs are a disappointment to me. I had really high hopes though and so, while I may be disappointed in them perhaps you can get a better fit and will have more luck with the controls and sound.
All-in-all, the Minor IIs are a disappointment to me. I had really high hopes though and so, while I may be disappointed in them perhaps you can get a better fit and will have more luck with the controls and sound.
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Hold your iPhone XR confidently with this Speck Presidio Pro case. It has antimicrobial treatment to prevent bacteria from accumulating, and its slim two-layer design doesn't interfere with wireless charging. This blue and black Speck Presidio Pro case prevents device damage from 10-foot-high drops thanks to its IMPACTIUM shock barrier.
Customer Rating
5
Great Case Just Wish BB Caried The Red Color!
on August 20, 2019
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I bought the iPhone XR for several reasons: Cost, Size, and Color. The last one I realize is probably the least important in the real world, but I love having the Product Red color on my phone. Up until now I have been using Apple's own clear case to show off the color but I have grown to really hate the smooth feel and the unfortunate camera bump that is not 'smoothed out' by the case and so it wobbles on the desk.
I have always liked Speck cases and have owned probably 10 different cases over the years for my phones, iPads, and MacBooks. Not a single one has let me down and I don't think the Presidio Pro will either. The reason I didn't get one right away for my XR was that there wasn't anything else out at the time the XR just came out and I really wanted to show off the red color since all my other phones have been black or silver.
While this Carbon Black/Eclipse Blue is the best out of the color choices that were available at Best Buy, I would have loved it if they had the black and red (or heart rate red/vermillion red as they call it on their website). If I could have gotten that color, I would be a very happy man because I love the tactile and grippy feel of the Presidio Pro and the lack of any camera bump wobble since the back of the case is flat.
All-in-all this is a great case and it will do a great job protecting my investment in my iPhone because at the price these things are going for nowadays, I'm going to be holding on to this one for a while.
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Experience legendary performance and sound of ASTRO Audio V2, with the convenience and freedom that comes without wires. The A50 Wireless + Base Station for Xbox One/PC delivers premium acoustics, ergonomics, comfort and durability that gamers demand. The all-new Base Station provides clear, low-latency voice communication, while making headset pairing and charging simple. The ASTRO Command Center software allows Pros and Live streamers to tune every input and output parameter of the A50 precisely for their specific setup. Experience absolute audio immersion with the A50 Wireless + Base Station.
Customer Rating
4
Solid, Comfortable, and Wireless!
on August 5, 2019
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
If you are in a hurry, I'm going to put the TLDR version first and then explain my comments further down.
Pros:
- Solid build
- Customizable sound profiles
- Battery life much better than the rated 15hrs, I got about 21
- Compact base station with plug to charge other devices (like controllers)
- Very comfortable earpads and headband
- Extra USB charging port
- Solid build
- Customizable sound profiles
- Battery life much better than the rated 15hrs, I got about 21
- Compact base station with plug to charge other devices (like controllers)
- Very comfortable earpads and headband
- Extra USB charging port
Neither Pro/Con: (Player Preference)
- Tuned to the 'Boomy' end of the sound spectrum (good for some games and gamers, not so much for others), despite having equalizer control
- A little short, I don't have a freakishly long head (but longer than most) and they are just barely surrounding my ears at the fullest extension. If you have a normal or smaller sized head, you will probably be fine
- Tuned to the 'Boomy' end of the sound spectrum (good for some games and gamers, not so much for others), despite having equalizer control
- A little short, I don't have a freakishly long head (but longer than most) and they are just barely surrounding my ears at the fullest extension. If you have a normal or smaller sized head, you will probably be fine
Con:
- Requires a PC to update the firmware. The firmware out of the box is wonky, need to update to the version that launched at the beginning of Aug 19.
- Base Station needs a bit more weight to it, gets shoved around too easily by the headphones, or pulled by cables connecting to power/system
- Sometimes seems difficult for the headset to properly hit the charging pins and doesn't charge correctly
- Requires a PC to update the firmware. The firmware out of the box is wonky, need to update to the version that launched at the beginning of Aug 19.
- Base Station needs a bit more weight to it, gets shoved around too easily by the headphones, or pulled by cables connecting to power/system
- Sometimes seems difficult for the headset to properly hit the charging pins and doesn't charge correctly
Full Pro Details:
Solid build: The A50 headset is solidly built but not overly heavy so it feels like a quality set of headphones but doesn't feel like it is dragging your head down.
Solid build: The A50 headset is solidly built but not overly heavy so it feels like a quality set of headphones but doesn't feel like it is dragging your head down.
Customizable Sound Profiles: The Astro Command Center lets you tweak up to three sound profiles saved to your base station. You can have more than that made but only three can be saved to the base station at a time and are selectable by the headphone. This is great if you like ultimate control over the sound in the games or even just want to slightly alter a stock profile.
Long Battery Life: The box says 15+ hours of battery life, but that '+' is pretty generous considering that from the first full charge up to the time they conked out on me, was almost 22 hours in total. Now, ideally you would never push this limit because you would put them back on the base station to charge between sessions but depending on your setup (base station close to you, or closer to your TV/Console), this may not always be the case. At least you should have a couple of days charge for gaming.
Comfortable: The stock earpads and headband cushion are very nice and comfortable and breathe well. You also have the option of purchasing a mod kit which will give you 'leather' pads for the headset as well. This would/should give you better sound isolation but will probably be hotter on your ears.
Extra USB Charging Port: On the back of the base station is an additional USB port that you can use to plug in a charging cable for whatever you like but which I use for charging my Xbox controller. Now in my case, the base station is next to where I sit when playing games, if your base station it further away, this may or may not be of help. It allowed me to not have the USB cable running from the front of my Xbox across the room to my controller, which freed up that cable for me to use with the base station since the one included is only like three feet. I instead use the Astro cable for my controller, which works perfectly.
Full 'Neutral' Details:
'Boomy' Sound Design: While you have the ability to dial in an equalizer setting to your liking, the A50s will always lean towards a bass-heavy or 'boomy' sound. This is partially because of the fact that these are closed backed headphones, which helps to accentuate the lower tones and helps prevent sound bleeding out and disturbing those around you. It is a pretty standard design choice nowadays but depending on your preferences and what type of game you are playing, this may be a con for you. If you play a game where you need to hear a lot of detailed sound (footsteps or indicator sounds), the bass signature on these may drown those out. Again, this isn't a fault of Astro, since a lot of gamers don't feel 'immersed' in their game unless they can feel the explosions all round them. Me personally, I tend to play quieter games or games that I need to hear subtle cues and I have had to dial down the low end of the EQ to make those stand out better.
'Boomy' Sound Design: While you have the ability to dial in an equalizer setting to your liking, the A50s will always lean towards a bass-heavy or 'boomy' sound. This is partially because of the fact that these are closed backed headphones, which helps to accentuate the lower tones and helps prevent sound bleeding out and disturbing those around you. It is a pretty standard design choice nowadays but depending on your preferences and what type of game you are playing, this may be a con for you. If you play a game where you need to hear a lot of detailed sound (footsteps or indicator sounds), the bass signature on these may drown those out. Again, this isn't a fault of Astro, since a lot of gamers don't feel 'immersed' in their game unless they can feel the explosions all round them. Me personally, I tend to play quieter games or games that I need to hear subtle cues and I have had to dial down the low end of the EQ to make those stand out better.
Size Skews Normal/Small: I don't have a long head but it is past 'normal' to the longer end of the range. I have had a ton of headphones (music & gaming) that fit me just fine but the Astro A50s lean more towards the normal or small head sizes. Probably a safe bet for Astro since I am a fully grown man (despite what my wife says), and most of their users are probably going be those with normal sized heads or adolescents.
Con Details:
PC Requirement: Being able to tweak sound signatures requires the Astro Command Center to be downloaded to a PC/Mac but if that was all that was required, you probably don't need to worry since one of the stock sounds, will probably work best for you. But in real-world usage you need to update the firmware for these headphones. Throughout my weeks of using the A50s prior to the firmware update, I was getting sound drops, inaccurate battery readings (it told me I had three blocks of battery but then died), and base station was acting 'weird' in that it wouldn't shut off or would change the Dolby setting for no reason. To properly use the A50s you need to update them at least once out of the box. I haven't run into any of those problems (or any new ones) in the few days since that update has dropped so that may be all they need.
PC Requirement: Being able to tweak sound signatures requires the Astro Command Center to be downloaded to a PC/Mac but if that was all that was required, you probably don't need to worry since one of the stock sounds, will probably work best for you. But in real-world usage you need to update the firmware for these headphones. Throughout my weeks of using the A50s prior to the firmware update, I was getting sound drops, inaccurate battery readings (it told me I had three blocks of battery but then died), and base station was acting 'weird' in that it wouldn't shut off or would change the Dolby setting for no reason. To properly use the A50s you need to update them at least once out of the box. I haven't run into any of those problems (or any new ones) in the few days since that update has dropped so that may be all they need.
Base Station Weight: While the base station is nicely compact and won't take up a lot of space, it also doesn't weigh a ton and depending on it's placement, you may find that the weight/pull of the cords is a drag on it or when you are placing your headphones in the cradle to charge, it will slide all over. You can fix this with some sticky tabs on the bottom (like I did) or you can live with it. I was mostly frustrated because, at least for me, it made it harder to place the headphones to ensure a good contact with the charge pins. Which leads me to my final Con...
Can Be Difficult To Consistently Hit The Charging Pins: While the base station and headphones have magnets to draw each other to the proper placement of the pins/charge points, it actually seems to be hit/or miss. I have had more than one occasion where I was sure they were set and charging (with the little charge indicators going), but then the next day, the headphones aren't charged. Now to be fair, this may have also been a firmware issue or because I am a lot more careful about their placement now, I have not run into this problem but it was a problem at one time for me.
Overall: I really like the Astro A50s and I'm happy to have a set of wireless headphones again after years of using wired ones and always snagging the cord on something. The main reason I knocked a star off of the review was because of the requirement to update the firmware on these out of the box. If that weren't the case or if Astro starts delivering them with the updated firmware already loaded, these would easily be a 4.5/5 star set of gaming headphones. Oh, you may have also noted that I didn't say anything about the microphone and that is because I did not have any cause to use it and therefore can't say one way or the other about it's quality.
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Experience enhanced precision and comfort with this Logitech wireless gaming mouse. The optical sensor delivers pinpoint accuracy for an enhanced gaming experience, while the wireless design offers strong freedom of movement. This Logitech wireless gaming mouse features 11 programmable buttons for creating macros and performing a wide range of custom functions.
Customer Rating
5
Great Gaming Mouse For RTS But Not For Me
on July 29, 2019
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
Let me start off the review with an explanation of the 5-star review. While ultimately this gaming mouse does not meet my needs, Logitech made a very nice mouse which does exactly what they most likely designed it for, so I didn't feel that I could rightly knock them (or the mouse) for that. The G903 Lightspeed is intended for RTS (Real Time Strategy) gamers and competitors, NOT for those who like first person shooters (at least not this one).
It all boils down to one thing for me: weight. The G903 is 110g out of the box and 120g with the single 10g weight that you can place inside. I confirmed this on a scale and also weighed my Logitech Anywhere MX mouse which is about 60% of the size of the G903 but weighs an additional 12g. That extra weight and in a much smaller package gives the Anywhere MX a heft that makes it more useful for day-to-day use and even does just fine for many games.
The G903, is very well-built and looks great (very stealth-like), with excellent and responsive buttons all around, each with a definitive 'click'. But its lack of 'heft' almost makes it feel like a toy, which it most certainly is not. The bells and whistles under the hood show that the guts of the G903 are state of the art. While you can use it straight out of the box with the included receiver, and you will have access to the four DPI settings that Logitech programs into it out of the factory, you will definitely want to download the Logitech Hub program to really tweak the G903. In the Hub program you can dial in which DPI settings you would like available through the on mouse selectors, change your lighting scheme, and configure button layouts and even change it up to a left-handed mouse with the included buttons that you can swap in. I happen to be left-handed but 30+ years of using a 'normal' mouse under my right-handed overlords has just made that seem more natural for me and I did not swap it out. Perhaps those younger than me who haven't been broken down will appreciate this more.
I tweaked the DPI down a few hundred DPI for each of the stock settings and this gave me a range that did a fair job of digitally replicating the precision of a heavier mouse for me but it still couldn't completely make up for the lack of real weight. Also the weight is placed under that palm area which is great but it does make it feel 'unbalanced' to my hand. The only other gaming mouse I have owned had multiple weights that had multiple locations where they could be placed so that you could refine the balance to your liking, but with the G903 you have one place and one weight, take it or leave it. I'm sure this has a lot to do with the fact that the G903 supports the PowerPlay mouse pad that wirelessly charges the G903 while you use it. The induction coils probably would not like having a bunch of metal between it and the charging pad.
I ended up returning that previously mentioned gaming mouse because I couldn't stand that it was corded, which used to be required for gaming mice to get proper responsiveness but the G903 does deliver responsiveness in spades. Logitech's Lightspeed technology makes the G903 as responsive as any wired mouse without a cord to get snagged or pulled.
All-in-all, the G903 is a phenomenal gaming mouse but it is not for my type of gaming, or at least not what I feel is my type of gaming. The lightweight nature of the G903 probably makes it incredibly nice for those gamers who will be repeatedly picking up and placing down the mouse while scrolling across huge maps but for me and my ancient 46 year old hands and gaming style, it just goes all over the place. For most gamers nowadays though, this is probably one of, if not, THE best gaming mice out there (or at least it will be). That is why I give the G903 Lightspeed 5-stars and would recommend it to anyone who isn't as old as dirt like I am. ;^)
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Acer Nitro 5 Laptop: Lose yourself in the absorbing multimedia experience delivered by this Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop. The Intel Core i5 processor ensures a lag-free performance, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card delivers immersive visuals on the 15.6-inch Full HD display. This Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop has 8GB of RAM for seamless multitasking.
Customer Rating
4
Nice Laptop at a Nice Price!
on June 17, 2019
Posted by: Wraith
from Rochester Hills, MI
I kind of wondered where this Nitro 5 fit in for the gaming world and my conclusion after using it for about two weeks now is that it is an OK gaming laptop if you don't expect too much from it but it is an excellent laptop if you want a laptop to use as your main home computer. I say that because, Acer has done a nice job toning down the gamer vibe of this computer and has given it good enough specs that right out of the box give it the OOMPH to handle day-to-day tasks without even breaking a sweat. Now that may not sound like such a great deal if you are investing in a serious gamer laptop but at this price, it is cheaper than a few of those new 'Power Chromebooks', which for me, the Nitro is replacing.
Last year, I went semi-retired and didn't need a beast of a computer any more to do work at home so I purchased one of those new Chromebooks with an i5 processor and the nicer build quality. It was just fine for a while but I quickly learned that even with the upgraded processor it just couldn't handle some of the most basic day-to-day stuff without slowing down or firing up its fans like a turbojet.
Performance:
Enter the Nitro 5. With the 9th Gen quad core i5, the GTX 1050 card, and the base 8gb of RAM, if found that this computer chews up day-to-day tasks without breaking a sweat or firing up its fans. Plus the extra screen real-estate and the nicer LCD panel made it much easier on my rapidly declining eyesight. The Nitro 5 didn't start getting under stress until I threw Battletech at it with graphics set to ultra, and even then it was still pretty quiet with not a lot of heat coming off of it. The game that really got it blasting though is Atom RPG, which is a recent 3D game very similar to Fallout 1/2 but with more advanced graphics. Now I don't know if the team that put that game didn't optimize the graphics or what but it stresses the Nitro and the GTX card WAY more than Battletech even though that game is much more visually complex. NVIDIA even have a custom driver for both games and it didn't seem to make a difference. I don't plan on playing a lot of games on this so it really isn't an issue for me, I just wanted to stress-test it to find out where its limits were.
Enter the Nitro 5. With the 9th Gen quad core i5, the GTX 1050 card, and the base 8gb of RAM, if found that this computer chews up day-to-day tasks without breaking a sweat or firing up its fans. Plus the extra screen real-estate and the nicer LCD panel made it much easier on my rapidly declining eyesight. The Nitro 5 didn't start getting under stress until I threw Battletech at it with graphics set to ultra, and even then it was still pretty quiet with not a lot of heat coming off of it. The game that really got it blasting though is Atom RPG, which is a recent 3D game very similar to Fallout 1/2 but with more advanced graphics. Now I don't know if the team that put that game didn't optimize the graphics or what but it stresses the Nitro and the GTX card WAY more than Battletech even though that game is much more visually complex. NVIDIA even have a custom driver for both games and it didn't seem to make a difference. I don't plan on playing a lot of games on this so it really isn't an issue for me, I just wanted to stress-test it to find out where its limits were.
Upgradeability:
The only issue I have run into is in upgrading the Nitro 5. Even though it has decent specs for the price, I wanted to throw in an SSD for a little bit more storage and to bump the RAM to 16GB. The previous models of the Nitro 5 series had nice small panels that you could remove that gave you quick access to both the hard drive bay and the RAM with just the removal of a single screw each. On this model that has been done away with. While Acer gives you the SATA cable in the box to install an SSD, they tell you to bring it along to have it upgraded by an approved Acer Service Center! I shouldn't have to take in a laptop like this to a service center to upgrade it. I tried to contact Acer support and despite waiting for about two hours total for a person to chat with (over the course of three sessions that always seemed to drop me after waiting over half and hour each time), I decided just to bust into the case myself. It was straightforward to unscrew eleven small screws on the bottom which thankfully are all the same so it was easy just to pile them up. After that was done, I popped the bottom off and found that in the process it is virtually impossible to do so without breaking off some little slivers of plastic which are not noticeable from the outside of the case and don't impact the ability of the case to close but which I think are a 'tell' for the service center to determine if the case has been opened and probably voiding the warranty. It was super easy to drop in the SSD and a second stick of RAM and button the Nitro 5 back up nice and tight. After firing up the laptop, the extra RAM was instantly visible and I was able to format the new drive without any problem. With this upgrade, which cost me about $80 at Best Buy, I'm able to even run that Atom RPG for quite a while without the fan firing up because of the extra overhead.
The only issue I have run into is in upgrading the Nitro 5. Even though it has decent specs for the price, I wanted to throw in an SSD for a little bit more storage and to bump the RAM to 16GB. The previous models of the Nitro 5 series had nice small panels that you could remove that gave you quick access to both the hard drive bay and the RAM with just the removal of a single screw each. On this model that has been done away with. While Acer gives you the SATA cable in the box to install an SSD, they tell you to bring it along to have it upgraded by an approved Acer Service Center! I shouldn't have to take in a laptop like this to a service center to upgrade it. I tried to contact Acer support and despite waiting for about two hours total for a person to chat with (over the course of three sessions that always seemed to drop me after waiting over half and hour each time), I decided just to bust into the case myself. It was straightforward to unscrew eleven small screws on the bottom which thankfully are all the same so it was easy just to pile them up. After that was done, I popped the bottom off and found that in the process it is virtually impossible to do so without breaking off some little slivers of plastic which are not noticeable from the outside of the case and don't impact the ability of the case to close but which I think are a 'tell' for the service center to determine if the case has been opened and probably voiding the warranty. It was super easy to drop in the SSD and a second stick of RAM and button the Nitro 5 back up nice and tight. After firing up the laptop, the extra RAM was instantly visible and I was able to format the new drive without any problem. With this upgrade, which cost me about $80 at Best Buy, I'm able to even run that Atom RPG for quite a while without the fan firing up because of the extra overhead.
Battery:
The Nitro 5 comes with a four-cell battery and is supposedly rated at a max run time of 8.5 hours, which I have been able to get just using it for those day-to-day tasks like surfing, Word, and such. When I was running the games on it, I got about 3.5 hours of playtime before it hit 19% and went into its powersave mode. That being said, the included 135 watt power brick brings the battery back up to 100% from 19% in a little over an hour. I'm not too worried about battery life myself since I don't plan on taking this off of my desk other than to move to other parts of the house where I will have easy access to a plug anyway. Nice to know that I can get several hours of use out of it while mobile though.
The Nitro 5 comes with a four-cell battery and is supposedly rated at a max run time of 8.5 hours, which I have been able to get just using it for those day-to-day tasks like surfing, Word, and such. When I was running the games on it, I got about 3.5 hours of playtime before it hit 19% and went into its powersave mode. That being said, the included 135 watt power brick brings the battery back up to 100% from 19% in a little over an hour. I'm not too worried about battery life myself since I don't plan on taking this off of my desk other than to move to other parts of the house where I will have easy access to a plug anyway. Nice to know that I can get several hours of use out of it while mobile though.
Conclusion:
Like I wrote at the beginning of this review, the Nitro 5 is kind of in some weird in-between position when it comes to laptops, not a beast of a gaming rig nor is it a very portable day-to-day laptop. That being said, if you want something with more power than an ultrabook or a Chromebook and don't care that you won't be running the latest AAA games at full resolution, the Nitro 5 fits in that relatively narrow window pretty well. It also does it at a really good price considering. I'm very pleased with my Nitro 5 and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone with similar needs.
Like I wrote at the beginning of this review, the Nitro 5 is kind of in some weird in-between position when it comes to laptops, not a beast of a gaming rig nor is it a very portable day-to-day laptop. That being said, if you want something with more power than an ultrabook or a Chromebook and don't care that you won't be running the latest AAA games at full resolution, the Nitro 5 fits in that relatively narrow window pretty well. It also does it at a really good price considering. I'm very pleased with my Nitro 5 and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone with similar needs.
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Make driving routines more enjoyable with this OverDryve car system. Its voice assistant capabilities let you read and send text messages by command and also play music in your car without taking your hands off the wheel. The built-in dash cam of this OverDryve car system lets you record trips and capture every moment on the road.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5No-Brainer If You Want A Great All-In-One System
By Wraith
I wondered about creating a GPS system nowadays with so many people having their smartphones with their own GPS functionality or with most cars coming with some kind of infotainment system, but after using the OverDryve 7 for the last two weeks, I think it is a great system and is a no-brainer for anyone looking to add GPS functionality to their car.
First off, my favorite thing about this device is the mounting bracket. I kid you not. One of the things I always hated about car GPS systems was having to lock it in place and reconnect the power and such. In the process of doing that I would invariably mess with my carefully set up positioning and would have to do it all over again. The Overdryve has an awesome bracket that you keep set up in your car and plugged in to everything and the Overdryve unit itself links via magnets and the connections are made through little contacts on the back. Easy-peasy. On top of that, the basestation also has an additional GPS antenna to improve location accuracy. Now I have rarely had problems with previous GPS devices and but the additional antenna could probably help when you are in the 'canyons' of the city, though I haven't gone downtown to try it yet.
The GPS system is great. While my car has one built in, it acts a bit too much like my mother and won't let me input anything if I am not at a complete stop. My wife can't even do it from the passenger seat because if we are moving at all it completely locks out the GPS controls. I understand why, but it would be nice for some kind of override. With the Overdryve, we don't have to worry about that. She just plucks the device from the mount, types in the destination and clicks it back into place. The guidance voice is kind of grating but so is my wife yelling directions at me from her phone!
I played around with the handsfree and entertainment applications and they are fine, but my car handles that pretty seamlessly, so I don't think I will be using that function of the Overdryve. The voice commands are much more responsive than those for my car system so I will give it that. The other thing I don't have to worry about is the backup camera or tire pressure monitor, because my car already has that, but if your car doesn't, this is a really cool feature. While each of those systems is an add-on, they are both only about $150 each and I guarantee I paid more for that functionality from the auto maker.
As for the Overdryve also being an Android tablet, and can be used off the mount like any other tablet, it is true that it can do so, but it is a little bulky for that and it is an Android tablet with all that entails. Sorry, I have an iPad and I can't really see myself ever using this as just a regular tablet, but perhaps if you forgot yours and you have a fussy kid in the back and want to send it to the back seat to quiet them down, this could be a lifesaver.
Now for my few quibbles with the device. I had a little trouble syncing it to my phone for the first few tries but after I did a phone restart I didn't have a problem and it had maintained the sync no problem, so it could have been my phone and not the Overdryve. My only other problem is the name. Seriously, Overdryve?! I realize that Overdrive was probably taken but I kind of feel like some hipster should be on TV telling me how 'swaggy' this thing is. Every time I have had to type Overdryve into this review, I have had to roll my eyes and they are getting tired.
In summary, if you want a great functioning GPS system, and that is all, this is a phenomenal GPS and it costs about the same as other 7-inch GPS systems. If you need the functionality of an infotainment system, and want the ability to add safety features like a back-up camera and tire pressure monitoring, this is a no-brainer because you get all of that for the price of a basic 7" GPS. On top of all that, you get a fully functional Android tablet! I really can't see why anyone would buy any other standalone car GPS system now that this is out. Even if you don't need the other functions, they are nice to have and Rand McNally has created the best GPS device I have ever used, for the same price as other systems. Seriously, this is the unit to get.
Wraith
Rochester Hills, MI
Dash Cam!
September 25, 2016
I totally forgot about the dash cam function of this. Yet another feature that makes this a no-brainer. I have not had much experience with dash cams but this one works well. Now let's just hope I don't end up on one of those dash cam compilation videos on YouTube!
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Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
What are the dimensions of this product?
16.73"W x 5.9"D x 9.6"H according to the users guide.
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Revel in immersive audio with this retro-style Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo. Dual full-range speakers deliver impressive sound reproduction, while Bluetooth technology, USB playback, an AM FM radio and a built-in cassette player offer vast entertainment options. This Ion Boombox Deluxe portable stereo comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery for convenience.
How many watts is this radio ?
Experience legendary performance and sound of ASTRO Audio V2, with the convenience and freedom that comes without wires. The A50 Wireless + Base Station for Xbox One/PC delivers premium acoustics, ergonomics, comfort and durability that gamers demand. The all-new Base Station provides clear, low-latency voice communication, while making headset pairing and charging simple. The ASTRO Command Center software allows Pros and Live streamers to tune every input and output parameter of the A50 precisely for their specific setup. Experience absolute audio immersion with the A50 Wireless + Base Station.
Can it connect to any xbox one even the xbox Scarlett that's coming soon?
It should since its connection to the Xbox is primarily the optical cable which I'm 100% sure Microsoft will have available on the next console as well.
6 years, 7 months ago
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Wraith
Acer Nitro 5 Laptop: Lose yourself in the absorbing multimedia experience delivered by this Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop. The Intel Core i5 processor ensures a lag-free performance, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card delivers immersive visuals on the 15.6-inch Full HD display. This Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop has 8GB of RAM for seamless multitasking.
Does this support hdmi 1.4
Mine is showing HDMI 2.0b, so should be backwards compatible with 1.4.
6 years, 9 months ago
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Wraith
Acer Nitro 5 Laptop: Lose yourself in the absorbing multimedia experience delivered by this Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop. The Intel Core i5 processor ensures a lag-free performance, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card delivers immersive visuals on the 15.6-inch Full HD display. This Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop has 8GB of RAM for seamless multitasking.
Does this have the 144 Hz panel?
It does have a nice 144 Hz panel. Even though it is only a regular HD panel, I have to say it looks great.
6 years, 9 months ago
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Wraith
Take your playlist with you by using these noise-cancelling Sony headphones. Their 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms fill your ears with booming audio to immerse you in songs, and they're ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended listening sessions. These Sony headphones have a proprietary noise-cancelling processor, so you can immerse yourself in the music.Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
Will these work while on an airplane watching their movies.
If you bring along the cord, then yes, they will work beautifully. They changed the case on the XM3s and it is much easier to bring that cord, the airline adapter (which I haven't used in over a decade), and the charge cable. They all fit nicely between the ear cups.
7 years, 6 months ago
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Wraith
Take your playlist with you by using these noise-cancelling Sony headphones. Their 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms fill your ears with booming audio to immerse you in songs, and they're ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended listening sessions. These Sony headphones have a proprietary noise-cancelling processor, so you can immerse yourself in the music.Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
I have the Sony brand, WH-CH700N, which I am very pleased with. Are there any differences between these two models when it comes to the headband or they the same. To me the pictures and the descriptions look the same.
These are better in virtually every single way than the WH-CH700Ns. I've used both and the sound quality, the noise cancelling, and the comfort are better in the XM3, and that is why that cost a bit more. The 700s are really good, the WX3s are the best NC headphones on the market.
7 years, 6 months ago
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Wraith
Take your playlist with you by using these noise-cancelling Sony headphones. Their 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms fill your ears with booming audio to immerse you in songs, and they're ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended listening sessions. These Sony headphones have a proprietary noise-cancelling processor, so you can immerse yourself in the music.Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
Can someone tell me about the “California Proposition 65” warning when buying on Amazon?
Darn near everything gets the Proposition 65 warning that states the potential for some chemical that is in the thing can cause cancer... in mice.... at doses no human would ever experience. They want to put a Prop 65 warning on coffee for Pete's sake! Disregard it and enjoy your headphones. Buy them from Best Buy anyway, you are already here.
7 years, 6 months ago
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Wraith
Take your playlist with you by using these noise-cancelling Sony headphones. Their 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms fill your ears with booming audio to immerse you in songs, and they're ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended listening sessions. These Sony headphones have a proprietary noise-cancelling processor, so you can immerse yourself in the music.Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
How many watts does the adapter need to be to allow for quick charging?
I don't think it is a matter of wattage, it is just the way the Li-Ion batteries work. They are much easier to fill up when they are empty then they are when they are above 80%. I have an electric car and I can get the first 150 miles on in just a few hours but it takes a lot more time to tack on the final 100. It is almost like you need more pressure to shove in those remaining electrons in all the empty spaces.
7 years, 6 months ago
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Wraith
Take your playlist with you by using these noise-cancelling Sony headphones. Their 40mm drivers with liquid crystal polymer diaphragms fill your ears with booming audio to immerse you in songs, and they're ergonomically designed to provide comfort during extended listening sessions. These Sony headphones have a proprietary noise-cancelling processor, so you can immerse yourself in the music.Industry Leading Noise Cancellation. *As of August 30, 2018. According to research by Sony Corporation measured using JEITA-compliant guidelines. In headband-style of wireless noise-canceling headphones market.
Are they louder than the xm2?
Not that I have noticed. They can get plenty loud though. I usually have my music player set at about the 40-50% level and then adjust from there with the headphones, and I can blow my eardrums out if I want.
7 years, 6 months ago
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Wraith