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Enjoy a smooth gaming experience with this Dell Alienware gaming monitor. The 24.5-inch Full HD display delivers high-resolution images, while the 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time (GtG) ensures real-time display for eliminating image shatters and tearing. This Dell Alienware gaming monitor features DisplayPort, HDMI and USB ports for flexible connectivity, and the ergonomic design allows for tilting, swiveling and pivoting for more vibrant gaming. For an immersive gaming experience, the AW2521HFL is equipped with AlienFX lighting that is fully customizable using Alienware Command Center (separate download required*).
 
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Amazing gaming monitor
on June 15, 2020
Posted by: psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
This thing is a beast! I’ll get the only negative out in the open first thing… it isn't 1440p or 4k. Ok, now that that is out of the way, time to talk praise!
Unboxing: I opened it wrong. I went straight for the tape like I have been trained to do through a life of unboxing… there is a better way. On the box you will find four plastic plugs / tabs on the sides, simply pull them off and the packaging opens up from the top. Inside you will find the monitor (with some assembly), a Display port cable, HDMI cable, USB 3.0 cable with a B to A connector (b side in the monitor, a side in the PC). There is documentation and not much else. It is nicely packaged and well protected.
Set up: Relatively easy. The assembly is simple, put the stand in place, plug it all in, route the cables in the routing area and gtg! I plugged it into my PC, I have an Alienware R7 with a GeForce 2070 in it. The monitor is listed as G-sync compatible. I also tried it on a generic PC with a AMD Radeon RX 5700 in it. I tried it on Alienware first to test out the G-sync capabilities. At first, I thought I misread something as the monitor setting showed only Freesync. I turned it on, went to the Nvidia Control Panel and saw it only showed 60 hz. I had to dig a bit but was able to find 240 hz option and all games worked flawlessly with G-sync after disabling vsync, unlocking the FPS limits and adjusting the Hz in some of the menus.
Freesync was a little simpler on my other PC, it recognized it right away and I did not have to do anything special other than adjust the in-game settings.
I was very impressed with the build quality and extra features… by this I mean you can easily tilt the screen 90 degrees, there is a wide range of viewing angles, the lighting features look really cool and there are loads of extra ports including USB 3.0 A connections.
Use: Resolution is limited to 1920x1080. This is fine for gaming and helps to ensure good frame rates, if you are used to a 4k monitor this might be a little hard at first. It still looks great overall though. On my GeForce 2070 I was getting between 100-140 fps in Star Wars: Battlefront II which made for a great experience. Overwatch was silky smooth always staying above 100 fps. It is easy to see the difference between 60 fps and 100 fps when compared and it is hard to go back once you have experienced it.
Summary: This monitor is amazing. It is stylish, has lots of inputs, performs remarkably well and supports both Freesync and G-Sync. Go get it!
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Store your leftovers and perishables in this 2.5 cu. ft. Galanz Retro Style compact refrigerator. The two full slide-out shelves and two door bins offer flexible storage and organization, while the chrome handle provides easy operation. Featuring an adjustable mechanical thermostat, this Galanz Retro Style compact refrigerator ensures precise temperature control.
 
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Perfect for a room, garage or dorm
on June 8, 2020
Posted by: psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
A pretty good product that looks stylish in any room.

Unboxing: The unboxing experience is easy. Cut the cable ties (2), lift the box off the bottom portion and you are done! No need to cut the tape in the top of the box. There is not much inside other than the fridge and all the packaging, but you will also find documentation, the door handle hardware inside the fridge and that's pretty much it. The fridge is light enough for a one person lift but it is a little unwieldy to carry around in tight spaces.
Product quality: I was quite impressed. The build quality is sturdy even though it is lightweight. I am not sure of the exact metal used but I would guess a strong aluminum. With a good amount of weight on it did not bend or buckle. I found the feet a little wobbly in my garage at first but then I noticed some of the feet are adjustable which fixed the issue. The door handle is not installed when you unbox it but it is inside the fridge door and is easy to install with simple house tools. It looks better than expected in person. I was a little cautious of the avocado color, but it looks very nice in my garage. The retro styling is great for any room and draws attention.
Use: After plugging the fridge in, it worked just fine. It has a little hum that is a little louder than your normal kitchen fridge in my opinion, but it is not too loud. I think the sound is appropriate for the garage or leaving it in a basement room, but I probably would notice it if it were in my bedroom for some reason. It gets decently cold for drinks and has an adjustable thermostat inside. There is a small freezer on the top of the interior which can hold a decent number of small items. The door has angled drink holders for easy access.
Summary: At 2.5 cu ft, it is not going to hold a lot of food but is a great second fridge to hold drinks, TV dinners, frozen burritos, and similar items. It is ideal for the garage, a bachelor pad, or a small guest house. Now, off to stock it with drinks and burritos.
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Keep each glass of wine as fresh as the first with this Coravin Model Three wine preservation system. Patented technology lets you pour wine without removing the cork, saving the rest for later. SmartClamps easily attach and detach to the bottle and works on corked bottles. This Coravin Model Three system uses ultra-pure argon gas for long-lasting preservation.
 
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Something I never knew I needed
on May 23, 2020
Posted by: psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
This is probably one of those products you never realized you needed until you give it some thought and / or try it out. If you (and your friends) are able to finish a bottle in one sitting, don’t bother with this product as it probably isn’t for you. My wife and I tend to take some days to finish a bottle though so if you like to try different wines and save them for later, or simply take your time to finish a bottle, check this product out!
Unboxing: The packaging is nice overall, it seemed a little wasteful for the benefit of a great presentation but it was an enjoyable unboxing. The unit contains instructions, two argon canisters, the unit, a screw cap and a bottle holder (can't tell if a plastic or cloth). The model three is plastic and doesn’t have a lot of bling but appears well built and solid.
Initial use: There are some great tutorial videos on the website I highly recommend you use and you can get there via a QR code in the box. I skipped the videos and used the included instruction booklet to figure this thing out. Either way, check out one or the other as this unit isn’t very intuitive just by looking at it. The included instructions are pretty good and got it working the first try.
In short, you plug in a canister in the large area, press the trigger to test the canister, insert it over the wine bottle (cork and all) and the base widens to fit around the bottle as the needle goes in. Once in, you press the trigger in short bursts which replaces the wine that comes out with argon gas to preserve the remaining wine.
I tried it with a new bottle of Chardonnay, it worked exactly as described above and was kind of fun to use once you have it on there. Since the wine comes out in small amounts, it might aerate the wine a little as it comes out. You can wrap your wine bottle in a weird fabric/plastic bag it comes with but it seems kind of useless to me and like an afterthought, I’ll probably toss that aside.
Bottle storage: This is where the product shines. I thought it might not work so well as after you remove it there is an observable hole, but tipping the wine bottle over nothing comes out and the cork continues to do its job even when stored on it’s side. If you have a wine bottle with a screw cap and not cork, the model three comes with one screw cap adaptor. You screw it on and use the product like normal as it has a silicone insert area for the needle which will preserve the wine up to three months. This is less than the cork option but still useful. The canisters are supposed to be good for about 15 drinks or so each and only go for around $17.99 on the Best Buy website (2 pack) but are currently only for in store pickup. Coravin sells them for $26.95 in a three pack with one time payment or subscriptions for a small discount. I saw them on Amazon too so they should be easy to get if you need refills.
Summary: This is a great product for slow wine drinkers or anyone who wants to try a different wine with various meals and wants to keep their bottles well stored for months. Worth the money if this describes you!
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The WD_Black P50 Game Drive SSD provides the tools you need to drive your game. With read speeds of up to 2000MB/s and up to 1TB of storage, you’ll spend less time waiting to get back in the game and more time actually playing. Designed from the ground up with the gamer in mind, the WD_Black P50 Game Drive SSD is future-ready with a SuperSpeed USB 20Gb/s interface to provide full compatibility to your PC or console.
 
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Probably the fastest hard drive out there!
on May 2, 2020
Posted by: psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
Wow, just wow. I am amazed such a thing exists with such raw speed. Keep in mind, this drive is designed as a gaming hard drive for fast load times but I am sure other users can put this bad boy to great use if you require an extremely fast (20 gbps) and reliable hard drive. I tried this review on a few computers to test performance… the test computers were a 2019 MacBook Pro 15 which supports USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, a 2018 Alienware R7 which also supports 3.1 Gen 2, and an Xbox One X at USB 3.0. I thought I had a device which supports the full 3.2 2x2 speeds but with all the USB rebranding it appears my devices that are 3.1 gen 2 which is now USB 3.2 gen 2 which is extremely confusing. So as a result my devices support a max of 10 gbps. I am not sure there are any motherboards on market which currently support 2x2 speeds of 20 gbps as all vendors I researched only show the 10gbps cap even for most custom builds I could find.
Unboxing: This hard drive comes in a small box which has shows the actual size of the product. The interior contains the hard drive, a USB-C to C cable, a USB-A to C cable and warranty documentation.
Build quality: The durability of this product is second to none. It is not designed for portability but appears to be designed to remain stationary. I am not saying you couldn’t carry it around but most of the portable types of these drives are sealed shut, this WD Black SSD appears to have little vents on the bottom to keep it cool. It is made out of metal and feels tough as can be with ridges and WD Black branding on the top. It simply looks cool next to your PC. The USB cables are a little short and on my desktops the hard drive was kind of hanging a little bit, luckily I had a longer Thunderbolt 3 cable sitting around which supported the full speeds needed. So I used that most of the time.
Use: No setup is needed. I first tried it on my MacBook Pro which supports USB 3.1 gen 2. I used Black Magic to benchmark and initially got speeds of 952 MB/s write and 926.8 read. I was blown away already being able to transfer 8 GB files in just over 8 seconds. My initial thoughts were that this is going to be a game changer for transferring videos and RAW photos being able to use it to work off of exclusively… but I remembered it is designed for gaming so moved toward that.
I installed it to my Alienware PC which supported similar USB speeds, I only got about 850 MB/s on the PC using Crystaldiskbench for some reason with the same USB 3.1 gen 2 support, but it was nothing to scoff at. After transferring Overwatch, Jedi Fallen Order, Doom Eternal and a few other games I gave it a shot. Overwatch ran smooth as can be with no loading stutters at all. The game loaded quickly but loading a level is hard to judge since there are often waiting rooms when getting into a game. Jedi the Fallen Order had similar issues since most of the loading times are integrated into cutscenes with dialog so it is hard to say if speeds were faster, but it again ran quickly and smooth. Doom eternal had noticeably quicker loading times overall. I later tried a game with huge loading times, Star Wars Battlefront II and Battlefield V. Times were still long but to me it felt like they were at least halved in comparison to the old SATA SSD they were loaded on.
The drive is kind of overkill when installed on and Xbox One X. It appears it only supports USB 3.0 so it’s speed is greatly limited. You will not see drastic speed differences but loading times will be decreased.
I did not see drastically different load times from my other PC I tried the games on but it was still far better than the original setup I had. I think a large limitation is the game design itself as most games integrate times for loading into the gameplay such as elevators, long hallways, slow moving dialog scenes, etc. Once these speeds are more common place perhaps games will adapt to it.
If nothing else, you can be certain that game elements will load quickly, there will be no stutter when textures are cached and so on.
Summary: This is a must have device for any gamer. Most computers are not able to take advantage of these speeds yet and there are no consoles ready for its ability yet. Next gen consoles like the Xbox One Series X and PS5 should support high speed interfaces so it is great for future proofing. If you have a brand new PC that supports USB 3.2 you are in for an amazing treat. Most high end PCs support 3.1 gen 2 right now and this will still give you amazing speeds (just be sure to use the right port, some are slower than others on PCs). Overall, this hard drive is worth the purchase if you are or are not a gamer. It has great potential for gamers and can be game changer for video / photo editing professionals.
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Clean floors with this ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO vacuuming and mopping robot. The 240ml water tank supports simultaneous mopping and vacuuming, while the carpet detection feature prevents wetting carpets. This ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO vacuuming and mopping robot works with a mobile app that lets you customize cleaning schedules from your smartphone conveniently.
 
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The best robot vacuum out there
on April 26, 2020
Posted by: psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
Quick summary: A well designed and effective at home robot that works in multiple situations. There are only a few minor issues with connectivity (2.4 ghz only) and size due to the on board sensors (a pro and a con). Well worth purchasing for an extremely high tech vacuum/mopping robot.
Design: This thing looks cool. It is sleek and modern in design and looks neat sitting in a corner when not in use. If you need to pick it up there is no easy to reach handle, and you will simply need pick it up by the sides. This is not an issue at all but just be aware. It has a decent amount of weight to it. The top has a large knob which houses many of the sensors (more on this later). There are side brushes on both sides to push debris into the main vacuum. The main optical camera is directly in the front of the unit. The specs say the dust bin carries approximately 420 ml so you will need to empty after each cleaning. Battery is rated for three hours using a 5200 mAH Li-ion battery.
Set up: It is relatively easy but you will need the Ecovachrome app to set up properly. You will scan codes from the packaging to set up during the process and tie it to your account. The only issue I ran into is that the vacuum only supports 2.4 GHz. If you are on 5 GHz wifi, this is slightly inconvenient. It took a minute to figure this out so switch to your 2.4 to set up to avoid any hassle or the set up process will fail if you are on 5 GHz.
In the box you will find instructions, the charging dock, warranty, reusable cleaning cloth, disposable mop cloths (5), extra brushes (4), HEPA filter (2) and a cover for the camera.
Use: In use the robot performs flawlessly. It is one of the smartest robot vacuums on the market in my opinion. The device will map out the room using a combination of sensors including cameras and lasers. This is why the bump is so large. It will hug your baseboards and walls and rarely will bump into anything so scratches on the unit and furniture should be a non-issue. It will clean in parallel lines and appears to be highly efficient in its cleaning route. Once it rolls over a carpeted area, it appears to increase suction and you will audibly hear it using a little more power. Most of the time the device is relatively quiet unless the brushes are needed, then it sounds like a small airplane propeller. After cleaning is complete, it finds its base station with ease and docks, it does not take long since it already knows where it is in the internal map.
The mopping feature advises you to use filtered water which might be an issue for some. I assume this is to prevent any buildup of calcium inside to robot to minimize any needed descaling. For mopping you will attach the disposable cloth to the cleaning plate. It does not leave any wet residue after going over and vacuums / mops simultaneously. I noticed battery run time was a little lower while mopping but it was not significant. I cannot rule out that it might not have been fully charged prior to mopping though.
App: The app is easy to use and shows you the most recent maps that the device has created. You can schedule cleaning times in there. Firmware is issued remotely as well so this should be a non issue for the unit. I didn’t find much use for the camera feature but you can use your camera to see a first person view from the robot while it is cleaning to your phone. It’s cool to play with but seems to have a specific use case. You can steer the robot while doing this in the app. In the app you can set up virtual boundaries to keep it out of certain rooms.
Summary: There is not much to dislike about this device. Almost every feature is overkill and it appears as if it will last a long time with its high end features and durability. There are few costs of ownership here to be aware of such as replacement parts, cleaning cloths, filtered water, but if you know this going in it should not be a large issue. The only thing that felt out of date on this was the 2.4 GHz wifi support, I would have liked to see 5 GHz support since some users might need to adjust their wifi routers to support.
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Easily scan paperwork, receipts, business cards, and plastic ID cards directly to your PC or smartphone with this Brother mobile scanner. The embedded battery and microSD port let you use this portable scanner anywhere, while duplex scanning processes both sides of the document at one time. This Brother DS-940DW wireless scanner scans black-and-white and color documents at up to 16 ppm, while its compact size and mobility make it a perfect fit for usage on the road, in the home or small office.
 
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Amazing for road warriors, great for desktops
on March 17, 2020
Posted by: psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
This thing is nearly perfect for home office and on the road needs. I travel a lot, so I am getting a lot of use on this product so far. Here is my in-depth review.
Unboxing:
The box is rather simple stating the specs in a non-flashy manner. Inside there is all manner of documentation, the unit itself and a USB 3.0 cable (the larger kind, not USB-C).
Setup:
I tried two different setups, one with wi-fi on my Macbook and the other wired with my desktop Windows PC. Initially you need to install the “Brother iPrint&Scan” app which can be found on iOS, the Mac App store or on the brother website. After that installation is pretty easy with the password on the bottom of the device or a direct connection. Just make sure the switch is in the correct position of which there are three choices… wireless, connected and SD Card.
Usage:
Once set up I was greatly impressed scanning to my Mac wirelessly. There was a little charge when I unboxed but enough to let me demo it. I put in a random sheet of paper and selected duplex and it scanned with great quality and no problems the first time. The software is a little bare bone, but it allowed me to easily add pages or save to various formats.
I then plugged it into my PC and setup was similar and easy, not much change in the experience. I also tried it on iOS, the app works similar to the wireless function on a PC or Mac. On iOS I had a little trouble connection via Wifi as it always assumed the connection was for internet and defaulted to another Wifi or LTE, but it eventually worked.
The greatest option for your road warriors out there is the Micro SD option. Toss in a Micro SD card (a 32GB used for testing), flip the switch the card option and it will scan directly to the card, no computer needed until you need access to the file. There are basic options on the device control panel for color, mono, pdf, jpg, 2 side or 1 side so you need no PC interaction. Obviously, there is no screen to see the results but if you are in a hurry, this option is rather priceless.
Cons:
The only negative I could think of is the lack of any kind of auto feeder. This is to be expected on a device of this size so as long as the user is aware it is not a big deal, but if you scan a lot of documents it might be a little bit of an issue. USB-C would have been a way better addition but connection over the USB 3.0 cable is fast, just requires you to carry another cable around.
Summary:
Overall a great device that is small, great looking and, reliable and works well. It is outstanding for anyone who is away from a desk or travelling often but can also be used to great effect for a home office so long as you don’t scan all day. Battery on it is outstanding, just be sure to keep the USB 3.0 cord.
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This H&R Block Premium Tax software is designed for people who want to be in control of their tax preparation experience and feel empowered by completing their own return. It is a perfect solution for homeowners, investors, rental property owners, or self-employed who have complex tax situations and want to get a big refund.
 
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Basic but stable
on February 1, 2020
Posted by: psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
It has been a while since I have used any tax software in the age of most things being available online through a website. Because of this, it was nice to conduct this review for the H&R Block Premium + Efile + State software. Getting directly to the point, tax season has just started and I feel the software is not yet complete as they are adding forms / interview questions as they are released. You might not want to file quickly if you have complex tax situations. If you have a simple 1040 you are probably good to go as of time of writing at the end of January.
Installation:
I installed the software on both my MacBook Pro and my Alienware desktop. I ultimately completed my taxes on the MacBook but the both versions of software for Mac and PC appeared to be fairly identical. Installation was a breeze on both platforms with your standard installation methods. I quickly received an update at time of installation and one toward the end of January. There is another expected update mid February on the Mac according to the software.
Use:
The basic interview questions are mainly straightforward. Enter your personnel info, enter your income documents, enter your mortgage info, etc. There were a few snags I noticed. I feel most of these issues come from doing my taxes early in the year but they are worth noting. -First, not all the interviews appear to be complete. For example, as of this date in late Jan, there is an interview question asking if you have held any crypto currency through the year. If you answer yes you should be directed toward an interview to fill out a Schedule D form to claim the holdings but it does not exist in the software. I reached out to the support page and it appears that it might come in the February update. If you wish to claim crypto currency now, you would have to manually fill out the form which kind of negates the purpose of having the software to simplify things.
-Next, this is not so much the fault of the software but as of time of righting, there are a lot of forms unavailable at the moment. For example, interest forms and important from the employer or bank directly since most of these agencies do not make them available until middle February.
-Last, the software does not appear to have a lot of baked in help options. Chatting with support is easy enough but chatting with a tax pro is not included with the software unless you pay another fee. There is a search feature to look up common topics but I had more success looking it up on the website instead.
Getting around the software is easy enough with tabbed formats for every section. Federal and State are both very similar and filing taxes is extremely easy with very direct questions. There is a planning tab which helps you determine your withholdings for the 2020 tax year so this might come in handy for some.
The interface is basic but useful. I noticed on my MacBook Pro 15 that the text is a little blurry, as if the designers did not plan for high DPI screens. It is not a huge deal but noticeable if you are looking for it.
Summary:
In all, the software is good. Most of the faults are not directly the fault of H&R Block but I highly advise waiting until the end of February to use this software if you have investments and cryptocurrency. It works well and is stable. I only take away points due to lack of polish. I think next year I will likely revert back to web interface tax software but if you have a need for offline use, this is a great option.
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Panasonic easy-to-use video baby monitor uses the same clear and secure (non-wi-fi) long-range DECT technology found in its top-selling cordless home phone systems. DECT systems offer clear, secure and interference-free signal strength up to 1500 feet* more than the length of four football fields, and twice the range of comparable monitors. Anywhere in or outside the home you can clearly and continually keep tabs on your child. The Panasonic baby monitor includes a bright 3.5-in. color monitor and easy controls that sync to an improved wide-eyed, wall-mountable monochrome night vision camera in the baby's room. The video camera can be controlled remotely to pan, tilt and zoom the camera from the baby monitor to look in on your child anytime. Improved long-life, built-in battery charging in the monitor stores power for up to 13 hours of standby time and up to 5 hours of power for continuous use. A smart motion sensor alerts you when the baby is awake or crying. A temperature sensor alerts you if the room is above or below a range you set. When activated, sensors sound a chime, illuminate a LED on the monitor and display notifications on the monitors screen. Microphones and speakers in both video camera and baby Monitor enable 2-way talk with anyone in the room. And, you can play gentle, soothing sounds that include five types of White noise and a choice of lullabies.
 
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Great for what it is designed for
on December 8, 2019
Posted by: psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
Th Panasonic baby monitor is a pretty good bundle overall. There are lots of high end features in this little package and a few annoyances.
Unboxing:
There is not much inside this package, just the basics. You will find the camera, a wall mount, a plug for the camera and the monitor, a battery for the monitor, the monitor and some documentation.
Setup:
Setup is extremely easy, mount the camera on a flat surface or on the wall mount (requires two screws or nails), put the battery in the monitor, turn it on (or charge it), and just position the camera to your liking. It is pretty much gtg right out the box!
Use:
The product works great for what it is designed for. I used it for a couple of days and it gets great video day and night. The motorized camera is amazing since you can move it around from the monitor anywhere in the house. Night video is bright and picks things up from far away. The monitor is a little low resolution for my liking but you don’t need to connect to any apps like many modern cameras so you can essentially have an always on connection to the camera or leave video playing constantly.
Complaints:
The resolution is a little low on the camera. It is not a huge deal if you just want awareness of what is going on but you won’t be taking any pictures on this or getting any fine details.
The unit alerts you when there is movement or sound, this is good but at night time, it can get rather annoying and woke me up with any movement in the room and I had to tone it down to the lowest setting.
There is no video recording or photo ability on this unit.
Pros:
The battery on the monitor is great, it seems to never die!
The range on the monitor is outstanding, it worked anywhere in the house.
Audio is clear and the alerts (though annoying) are helpful if you are doing another activity like cooking or reading a book.
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Improve your confidence with the Upright GO posture trainer. The personalized program trains your body to notice when you're slouched, while the small, lightweight design makes it unnoticeable. This Upright GO posture trainer features an app on iOS and Android for real-time progress tracking and provides instant feedback once placed on your back.
 
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Builds good habits and is fun to use
on November 26, 2019
Posted by: psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
Summary:
This is a pretty useful device is you are trying to work on your posture. Set up is simple, it is relatively unobtrusive and it works well.
Unboxing:
The packaging is small. Essentially, just a little cube. The device is inside with a box of information, alcohol wipes and adhesive strips. There is a micro USB cable and a carrying case inside as well.
Setup:
Setup is easy, download the app, press the button to pair it and make an account. I tested it out on my iOS device and my Mac. After the initial setup, press a button to connect it and work on your first training session. It was only about six minutes but it got me to be a little mindful of my habits. I then set it up on my mac with the app available in the app store. All that is to be done is connect it to your phone and then scan a QR code on your mac to sync them together. You can then do some basic tracking / training with a widget on your Mac.
IOS integration supports the Health app for “mindful minutes”.
Use:
First, for training, you will start with 6-7 minutes a session but can work your way up higher and higher as you go. All it really does in this mode is show a little graphic of your posture and you want to keep it above the red dot, if you go below the red dot for a few seconds you get a buzz. This was most helpful when using the computer (typing this review) as it helps me to reinforce good sitting habits. Outside of sitting, I didn’t use this mode any other time as it did not seem practical for daily use.
Second, there is tracking mode. This is essentially your “activity tracker” mode. Put the device on your back, set this mode and go about your day! It only tracks posture (would love to have it do steps too) but it is easy to forget about. After a few minutes you will forget it is there so I would check throughout the day to make sure it didn’t fall off. I never had that happen once but I couldn’t help but be concerned since it was so transparent to the user.
Comfort:
Great! I never felt it was there as it has virtually no weight. The adhesive is never too sticky and causes no discomfort. I did notice that in a t-shirt, it might add a little “hump” to your back which I found ironic as it is meant to help correct posture but appears like you have a small hunch when wearing. If you wear a jacket, hoodie or thicker shirts, no one will ever notice.
Battery:
I was a little disappointed by the battery life. For training mode, you will get more than enough for the sessions you might be wearing it. For all day tracking, I would expect a daily recharge. I wore it for 10 hours the first day and was at 10% at the end of the day. The next day I wore it for 5:40 hours and it was at 60%. It isn’t bad but just be aware this is not something you might wear every day all day. Plus, charging is micro USB. I would love to see USB-C or wireless charging support.
Mac support:
The mac widget is nice to look at as it is extremely simple and small. It is very basic with the graphic, a toggle between training and tracking and the ability to click to turn off the device. It is good for a typing session but not much else. The app frequently disconnected and required me to click “connect” to see my status. It never lost its connection from the phone but only on the mac.
Summary:
Overall, I was pleased with this device as it is unobtrusive, small, comfortable and easy to use. I was disappointed by short battery life, the requirement to buy adhesive down the road (each one is good for 3-10 uses) and micro USB. If the device had wireless charging and a slightly bigger battery, I would give it a perfect score. 4 out of 5.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your computers, phones, and tablets in peak performance with this AVG software. AVG TuneUp will help you free up precious disk space, remove unnecessary junk files, and get your devices running smoother and faster than before.
 
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Good and simple
on November 25, 2019
Posted by: psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
In testing out this software, I tried it on Mac, Android and PC as there is no iOS app. I’ll review it based on OS I tried it on.
Mac:
There are three options available for MacOS, “clean clutter”, “find duplicates”, and “find photos”. The clean clutter feature is pretty straight forward, you click it and it quickly finds files taking up storage on your device. I was able to free up about 10GB of files pretty easily and it did its job there.
For the find duplicates feature, I can see this being useful if you have all your files stored on your device. If you store your files in cloud storage, this might be an issue. The problem I ran into is, I store a lot of files in OneDrive. As OneDrive tries to keep copies of files in the cloud until used, the AVG TuneUp software will have to download the pictures in order to scan them. If you have a 128 or 256GB Mac and lots of photos in the cloud this cloud be an issue as it will fill up your hard drive. As a result, I didn’t use the find duplicates and find photos features too much as it took too long to try to download all my photos. The clean clutter feature works well though.
Android:
In short, pretty useful! The most straightforward use is the quick clean feature which will clean all your cache and other files you might have forgotten about. It is a great one stop shop to clean up files on your device especially if you have limited storage space such as a 64GB device. Memory clear is as expected and same as how other apps do it so nothing special there. I did end up liking the media tab as. It will help clear up similar photos, bad photos, sensitive photos and old photos. Also, it can optimize photos to allow you to choose the compression and resolution of the files on your device. For some people this will never go used as they want full quality, but if you have a small screen you might not need full resolution, especially if your photos are backed up to the cloud.
PC:
The best version is the PC version. The main features here are “maintenance”, “speed up”, “free up space”, and “fix problems”. Maintenance is as described, there is a great registry cleaner and broken links cleaner here in addition to the usual cache, cookies and history cleaners. It has an automatic maintenance mode you can use as well.
Speed up is somewhat useful and mostly shows you in a graphical view what background tasks are taking up space and allows you to “snooze” them. This is nothing you can’t already do in the performance tab of the OS but it is nice to look at and easy to use.
Free up space is very much as described and it was able to find me 8.3GB and recommended 10 additional GB. Fix problems is more of a hard drive scanner. Again, this is nothing you can’t already do in the OS but it is a one stop shop.
I was a little annoyed by the ads on the bottom of the app recommending other AVG apps to the user. This is pictured in one of my screen shots. It is not too intrusive but a little annoying.
Summary:
Overall, the software is good and a useful cross platform app. It is easy to use and does a good job without too many options to confuse the user. I recommend, especially if you can get it at a good price.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisThe last time the earth was ravaged, animals were saved two by two in a massive ark, peacefully sailing to a new beginning, or so the story goes. This time, we're not so lucky. With a massive asteroid hurtling toward the planet, a select few were chosen to inhabit modern-day arks — pods buried deep within the earth's core. You were chosen. You were buried alive. And you rose from the ground to face your worst nightmare. Hordes of mutants killing without a thought, bandit gangs wreaking havoc throughout the already defunct wasteland, a looming Authority seizing maniacal power and holding secrets — this is what remains of humanity. The world as you know it is gone, but if any world is to stand in its place, there's only one person left who can raise it up from the ashes — you. That is, if you can survive the Rage.Step up to the challenge and climb into the wasteland in the first-person shooter that flings you to the edge of the earth and the brink of extinction. Rage pits you against the odds in a desolate world in which you were selected for survival — just to face death at every turn. To redeem humanity, you must master a massive arsenal of exotic wingsticks, sentry bots, bomb cars and other powerful weapons and fearlessly wage war against the evil forces overtaking your planet. Fire through heart-pounding first-player shooting action, rip through the wasteland in high-octane vehicle chases and turn your car into your most deadly weapon — you have to play dirty if you want to live. Experience the mass decay with every painfully realistic detail with the id Tech 5 engine and Megatexture technology, firing at 60 frames per second to make you feel as if the world has crumbled around you. And when you take the battle online, the devastating action really does stretch around the world. You've survived the apocalypse. Now comes the real battle.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Game was not tested properly
By skullboy88 from Los Angeles, CA
First of all the reason for such a low rating is that the game is not playable. Right out the box. Now, I have been building pc's for over 10 years and have sunk hundreds of dollars into my rig to play the most demanding games. And I do. The problem is that ID software sent out a game to the public that is not finished. Google, rage graphics problems and you will find a magnitude of arcticles about poor graphics bad drivers and other issues. AMD and Nvidia have been working for a driver patch but reports from many say they do not work to fix the tearing and poor rendering . People are paying $60.00 for a pc game. Dont you think it should work right away without having to wait for a patch?
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San Diego, CO
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October 14, 2011
To be fair, a patch has since been release which fixes many of these PC problems including better support for video cards and settings.
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Rock out during your workout with these Sony Balanced Armature Sports XBAS65 earbud headphones that feature water-resistant housing with a waterproof film to stand up to sweat, rain and rinsing. Balanced Armature drivers deliver clear, detailed audio.
 
Overall2 out of 52 out of 5
Horrid Sound
By DELienz from Delaware
I had pair of Sony Headphones that I bought a few years ago for approx. $50 dollars... Sounded Amazing, but I recently ran then over with my car... Anyway bought these assuming the sound would be similar and also compensate for my only complaint with my other heardphones which was falling constantly out of my ear during workouts. Turns out these are more expensive but that sound terrible. Tried changing the setting on my IPOD and there is no overcoming the lack of bass. I am a auidiophile and I do listen to music a lot of double bass and drums so bass is something I must have in a headphone. If that's what you looking for don't buy these. I'm confident cheaper headphones with the same quality sound can be obtained so I would not recommend these to anyone...
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San Diego, CO
Balanced Armature
June 28, 2012
Balanced Armature headphones are designed to sound like the original recording. Most headphones these days are "dynamic armature" which are designed kind of like a hardware equilizer where bass is usually most important. Any of these balanced armature headphones are aimed specifically at audiophiles as they repoduce very true to original sound with detailed mid ranges and highs.
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Lenovo y500?

Ok so I was really looking forward to buying the lenovo ideapad y500 i5 version for $889.98. It said it was sold out but I wasn't worried, figuring it would be restocked in around a week. However, today I looked and it's been taken off the site. It's a shame because it was an amazing laptop, and I couldn't believe it was taken off. I was also wondering WHY it had been taken off. It seemed to make no sense. I would see if it had bad reviews and problems, but the lenovo had 2 ratings, both 5 star! I was very dissapointed and it looks like I'll have to go to TigerDirect and try to find it. If there's something I might not know, please tell me.
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Though I could not answer any specifics as the reasoning, I might be able to speculate. I have seen the Y series as very well configured for amazing prices in places. After reading reviews, a common trend mentioned of sub par build quality, most notably the touch pad would sink into the chassis. This would be enough to anger me after purchase. For the price, it might still be well worth it though.
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