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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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4 out of 5
4
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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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.
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Gran Lattissima is the new generation of one-touch system milk machines. With three different coffee variants and six milk recipes available at the touch of a button. Each machine includes a complimentary Nespresso Original capsule pack with a range of capsules with unique aroma profiles.
 
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Great milk based espresso drinks
on November 15, 2019
Posted by: psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
An amazing coffee maker with a few quirks. I have enjoyed using this device, but it resulted in me making a few changes to my coffee routine (good and bad). The quality of the drinks is great, but I had a few concerns about hardware quality. Here is my detailed review.
Unboxing:
The packaging is great with a premium unboxing experience. Inside you will find the machine, the milk assembly (multiple parts), an extra tray (for espresso shot glasses), a few manuals with various guides, and a drink variety pack sample.
Set up:
I highly recommend you read the instructions prior to set up. The device says it requires a cleaning for the first few uses. You should also review how to assemble and disassemble the milk unit. In addition, there are cleaning instructions which should probably be done after each use for milk-based drinks.
After setting up I tried to make my first drink, a latte macchiato. It worked flawlessly adding a generous amount of foam. I made the wife a caffe latte and was very impressed by its ability to switch between milk foam and steamed milk.
It is highly suggested in the instructions to use skim milk to get the highest quality, I was using whole milk in the beginning and the milk output was never consistent as a result.
General use:
One thing you might expect or be surprised by, is that your drinks are going to be smaller than usual. The max drink size it makes is about 8oz so not Starbucks sized drinks here unless you use multiple pods.
Cappuccino’s and flat whites will be at around 4.6 oz. There are a few settings you can mess with to get some slightly longer shots of espresso and milk, but it is only by about an extra oz or so if you program it for a longer shot.
Drinks are highly consistent, but you will need to figure out which pods you prefer. I became a fan of lungo pods (Starbucks sells lungo for this) due to the larger shot. The manual recommends which pods types go best for which drink. For example, a cappuccino recommends a ristretto or espresso, a caffe latte recommends a lungo and so on.
In trying to replace my drip coffee maker with this I found you can pour a shot of lungo, empty the pod and do a shot of water with the lungo button to make a pretty good americano.
Cons:
My main gripe is some concerns about hardware quality and how long parts might last. Overall, the build is solid in most parts. The water tank felt like they saved a few bucks in the plastic quality as I have seen better water containers on cheaper units from competitors. My main concern here was with the milk container. In order to thoroughly clean it, you must disassemble it to ensure the milk is cleaned out and does not dry out. It consists of about five pieces. The piece that attaches to the actual spout that allows you to aim the milk had some issues with poor quality plastic after a few install/removals for cleaning. I took a picture and attached it to the review. It still attaches fine to the unit, but it looks a little rough. Hopefully this is just an isolated incident, but it did have me a little concerned that it might get worse with time as it feels a little too easy to pop it off the unit when I take it off for cleaning.
Next, the milk assembly seems to require you ensure every piece has a firm fit. The tubes that lead into the milk do not always stay 100% in place. This is annotated in the instructions, but it feels to me that they slip out too easily. Most of the time it is not issue but if the slip out of their spot just the tiniest bit, it does not seem to pour milk effectively, similar to drinking out of a straw with a hole it, it will work but it also sucks in a little air making it less effective.
Summary:
If the milk container issues were not present, I would not be able to fault anything on this unit other than the wish it could make a 12oz cup of coffee, but that is just a preference (there are other units in the lineup for that). As a pure espresso maker, I would give it 5 stars. But as a machine meant to make milk-based espresso drinks, I give it more of a 3.5 stars rounded up for the review system.
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Connect multiple peripherals, and increase functionally of a MacBook with side-by-side USB Type-C ports with the Platinum USB Type-C multi-port hub. The hub is made exclusively for MacBook, and transforms two USB Type-C ports into eight ports. Premium space gray design compliments your MacBook.
 
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Great and useful product
on November 11, 2019
Posted by: psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
This is an amazing product. It works extremely well, is well build and has all the ports one might need.
Product:
The product itself utilized two thunderbolt ports on the side of your Macbook Pro. I tested it with a 2019 Macbook 15” and it attached just fine. The product is not flush with the laptop like some competitors but instead uses a plug with a cable to the actual hub, the cable is not very far so it works well for a desk. On it, you will find 2x USB 3.0 type A plug, USB C x2 (one supports 40 GB/s the other is for power in or a 5GB/s connection), Micro SD, SD Card, ethernet and a HDMI port. When connected the height extends over the edge of the laptop by just a bit so if you like your products to look nice and tidy this might bug you.
Performance:
As mentioned, it connects just fine with my Macbook Pro 15 and requires zero setup. I do a lot of photography, so the inclusion of a Micro SD and SD card slot are great. With this product you get full Thunderbolt 3 speeds. I did not have a Thunderbolt external monitor to test it with (was using HDMI), but it should support pretty much any resolution you can throw at it over USB-C Thunderbolt. The label stats it supports 5k video at 40 Gbps. SD card transfer speeds were in the ballpark of 81 MB/s write and 88 MB/s read on my Sandisk card which supports speed up to 95 MB/s read. For an A1 rated micro SD card, I got 56 MB/s write and 87 MB/s so overall card performance was good.
In short, you should be able to connect all your devices while quickly transferring files back and forth.
The setup I am using includes a 4k HDMI Free sync monitor, USB-C external hard drive for backups, USB-C SSD external hard drive for photo storage, and normally a SD card for my camera. I did not notice a single instance of slowdown and all devices appeared to run at 100% speed.
Last note on performance, there is a label saying to connect type-C power to the device for possible improved functionality, with everything I had connected there was no issue so I assume this might be if you have full speed thunderbolt devices connected.
Cons / concerns:
I ran across one issue but could not replicate it. When removing the device while the laptop is powered on, there was an instance where the laptop shut down the moment it was pulled out and I was able to reboot it. I started getting in the habit or removing it only when the laptop is powered down just to be safe. I was a little concerned it caused a power surge. I cannot say if this was an isolated incident to my unit or across the whole product line. I am only deducting one star as it seems like it might be a rare issue and do the products fit explained earlier
Also, the product is a little hard to remove from the laptop, but it is a minor issue.
Summary:
High quality materials, great style, useful connections, seamless integration. Buy this.
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Portal Mini from Facebook is smart video calling with Alexa Built-in. Easily video call friends and family on their smartphones and tablets with Messenger or WhatsApp, even if they don’t have Portal. Enjoy an effortless video calling experience for large groups with Messenger Rooms, which lets you start or join calls of up to 50 people. Smart Camera pans and zooms to keep up with the action, and automatically adjusts to keep everyone in view. Smart Sound enhances the voice of whoever is talking, while minimizing background noise. Portal is private by design and all calls are encrypted. You can easily disable the camera and microphone, or block the camera lens with a single switch. Experience even more together with the ever-growing AR experiences library on Portal. Become some of your children’s favorite storybook characters with Story Time, where well-loved tales come to life with music, animation and immersive effects. Display your Instagram and Facebook photos directly to your Portal with the mobile app. You can even share photos during calls. With Alexa Built-in, you can ask a question, set a timer, add items to your shopping list, control your smart home and more. Facebook Live makes it easy to broadcast hands-free to family, friends and fans. With additional account activations, you can enjoy music, videos, news, games and more from our growing list of partners including Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio and the Food Network. You can also work smarter from home with partners like Zoom and Workplace from Facebook. Portal needs a wireless internet connection and AC power. Screen images simulated. User experience may vary. Additional registration, terms and fees may apply. WhatsApp is not available on tablets.
 
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5
Best smart display out there, I'm a convert!
on November 2, 2019
Posted by: psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
Overall, I ended up liking this product way more than I expected. I had read various reviews on the internet of other Portal products and most were lackluster. After playing with this for a few days with an out of state relative who has an identical product, I have realized this could be a game changer for me! Read below for a detailed review.
Unboxing:
The package for this 8” version comes in a box that is barely bigger than the product. Inside there is the Portal, a kickstand, the cord and AC adapter. Other than that, there is not much to it! The packaging is good quality and explains most of the features.
Set up:
It was easier than expected. I was dreading typing in my Facebook password, Pandora password, Spotify password which is always annoying on touch screens. Instead, you will be directed to a Facebook page which just asks you to enter the code displayed on screen which links it to your account. This also works for Spotify if you have Facebook login enabled. Pandora did require me to type in my password, but it was minimally intrusive.
Wi-Fi set up was straight forward and connected properly the first time followed by a day one update which took around 10 minutes to apply.
Initial use:
Upon setup, I called a family member who set his up earlier in the day. A simple command such as “Hey Portal, call xxxxx” will dial the person for a video chat. As soon as they answer, the video looks flawless so far as I can tell. Both of us have internet that is high speed but, on most services,, we usually see artifacts, lighting issues and more… on the Portal, there was zero issues I could see, video and audio were crystal clear and loud in both bright back light and dark settings.
A great feature of the video calling is that the video will zoom and pan around the room within the camera’s field of view if the caller moves. Keep in mind the camera is fixed in place, but it is wide enough that there is room to move when utilizing this feature. If the person on the other end does not answer, you can leave a quick video message which they can see on their portal or on their phone with Messenger.
Features:
After playing with the device a little more and messing with settings, I discovered many more ways this device can easily integrate in my life. I am used to smart speakers and have various brands around the house, but this one is different… in a good way.
First, there is a great story time app. It shows an interactive video of a story using the camera to place your child in the story book while you read to them. Next, audio is mainly featured through Pandora and Spotify, audio quality is loud and clear with plenty of range on all ends. It is by no means a large speaker so there will be limits but I have found it better quality overall compared to similar devices.
Second, there is full Amazon Alexa support if you enable it, this greatly increases the usefulness of this device to the full range of Amazon skills. The built-in app store in the device has a small selection but most of the ones available are very useful, it appears Facebook put more effort on quality instead of quantity.
Third, the screen is limited to 1280x900 resolution, but you would never know. You can prop it up in landscape or horizontal display which will stream photos from Facebook and Instagram (if linked) when idle. It looks amazing.
Misc:
The Portal supports integration from Messenger (best option), Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, Pandora, Spotify to name a few. I did not test Whatsapp.
For those concerned with privacy, there is a toggle on the top of the device to turn off the audio and video.
Families will love this thing to stay connected to other family members, I recommend buy a pair and send one to Grandma and Grandpa or anyone out of state!
During my testing I had zero issues with the device hearing me from across the room and accurately doing the proper command.
Summary:
I really can’t think of anything I would knock this device for. I didn’t want to love it, but it ended up as my favorite smart device in the house. Mainly due to its amazing call/video quality to stay in touch with loved ones, the great speaker and the integration of Alexa.
If I had to knock it for anything, I would only say that the Pandora login is a little difficult since the text on screen seems small and not adjusted for the resolution of the screen, but this was only with that one app. Everything else worked like a charm!
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Enjoy pure protection in the event of an accidental drop with this clear tech21 Pure case for Apple iPhone 11 Pro. A self-healing construction keeps your device looking like new, while the lightweight design adds little bulk to your device. Delivering reliable drop defense up to 10 feet, this tech21 Pure case is an ideal daily option.
 
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5
Great iPhone case
on October 26, 2019
Posted by: psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
After a few days, this case is near perfect for my phone needs. I was previously rocking a leather case which had its pros and cons but I needed something better for work which this Tech 21 case is ideal for.
Unboxing:
Pretty straight forward, the front has a transparent layer so you can see the case with a slide out part on the right side to take the case out easily. The back has the product info explaining 10ft / 3m drop protection, antimicrobial protection, 37% plant based, and a self healing finish. The packaging is 100% recyclable.
Product:
The case itself fits like a glove on my iPhone 11 Pro. I got the transparent clear case which does an amazing job at showing off the finish of the space gray phone. It doesn’t smudge up too easily with fingerprints like some cheaper brands might do. It also doesn’t add much bulk to the product but the front side extends just enough over the front to ensure drop protection (on a flat surface) and on the back it just barely extends enough over the lenses. The corners have the most bulk, though it is not unreasonable. There is an interesting ribbed/frosted look to sides which looks kind of cool.
Of note, all the buttons are easily accessible. One weakness in most cases I have tried is accessing the “silence” switch. Most cases require you to use a fingernail to get to this but this case makes it easy to do with the bulk of your finger. Buttons all feel natural but the volume rocker on the case has a little “wiggle”.
A minor concern I always have with clear cases is when you turn on the flash. On these types of cases, the flash will often create a “glow” effect in the case as light also travels inside of it. It is a totally minor issue but can be distracting at night time. This case does a good job diffusing it within the frosted sides so it is apparent but minimal.
Grip is amazing on this case and it is not likely to slip off a table to take any damage from scratches. I am not going to try dropping my phone in it so I am going to take their word on it at being 10ft drop resistant.
Summary:
Great minimal case, got get one!
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With BPM Connect, taking your blood pressure at home has never been so convenient. The device provides medically accurate blood pressure and heart rate measurements with immediate color-coded feedback on the device. BPM Connect synchronizes seamlessly via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to the free Health Mate app, where you can see all your data history and share it with your doctor.
 
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Best BPM out there!
on October 20, 2019
Posted by: psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
So far, this product is amazing, especially if you travel a lot.
Unboxing: The product does not have a whole lot inside the box. It comes in small detailed packaging but inside you will really only find the unit itself and some warranty documentation.
Design: I have had previous similar devices and this one is quite the improvement. The body itself is small and compact yet feels extremely sturdy. There is a micro USB connector on the bottom (wish it was USB-C) and a button on the front to control it (more on that later). The strap itself is flimsy in a good way as it can be used to wrap it all the way around itself when not in use for compact storage. The fabric feels high quality and the “velcro” element is minimal as the sticky / fuzzy parts are minimal
Setup: It is very easy to set up within the Withings app. Simply press add device, select it, configure the Wi-Fi and you are gtg.
Use: This blood pressure device is the best out there. I say this because it solves a huge issue that most similar devices have… it can work as a standalone device via wifi once set up! You do not need to have your phone on hand to get it moving and you do not need any bluetooth get readings. If your phone is gone, you simply put on the device, press the button to select 1x or 3x measurement and go! It syncs on its own! Once your measurement is complete, it will show SYS/DIA/HR readings and allow you to select which user it is on the display. With one button this is controlled via short or long presses, long presses cycle through options. The only thing you need the app for is to see detailed readings and to change any options such as 60 second measurements or 30 second measurements.
I travel a lot for work in places with no internet, so the ability to roll it up, take measurements and sync up when I get home is priceless! If you need to carry a blood pressure device with you through the day or simply want to track this for health purposes, this is the one to buy! It also syncs with Apple Health.
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Vary your strength training workouts with this JAXJOX KettlebellConnect adjustable smart kettlebell. Six weight settings between 12 and 42 lbs. suit different skill levels and exercise routines, and the JAXJOX app lets you record activity data for easy goal monitoring. The wide-grip handle of this JAXJOX KettlebellConnect adjustable smart kettlebell provides comfortable two-handed lifting.
 
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5
Amazing device
on September 28, 2019
Posted by: psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
Overall, I really like this thing! It solves problems, works well, has great tracking and looks cool!
Unboxing:
I kinda felt sorry for the mailman having to deliver essentially a set of weights. The unboxing belt the kettle bell housing, the base, a micro USB cable with plug, and a series of five weights. There is a small instruction manual as well. Use that to put it together to ensure you put the weights in the right order. After putting it together and plugging it in, it charges right away. Download the app to get full use out of it.
App:
The app might not be the best looking app out there but it is functional and works well with this device. It also ties into Fitbit and to Apple health but only one at a time, you can not do both. Use the app to pair your phone to the kettle bell. You can have up to nine users and you have to ensure the correct person is selected before you use it. It is not 100% clear if you don’t read the info but essentially, P1 is person 1, P2 is person 2, etc.
Use:
It works great! Select a weight starting at 12 lbs to 42 lbs in six lb increments. It takes about 3-4 seconds to set it up and the number will become steady on the display, then work out! The battery never fully drained in my use so it should last through most workouts. After checking my app, it all reflected number of reps and sets. This was somewhat inaccurate and I think form will affect this a lot. The sets count if you put it back in its dock to switch weight or if you put it on the floor to rest. I wouldn’t rely on it for 100% accurate workout tracking but it gets you in the ballpark if that’s good enough for you.
App integration:
I was a little disappointed that Fitbit integration is lacking as a Fitbit user myself. The device will pull all your data from Fitbit including steps for overall health tracking. It does not appear to write to Fitbit though so your workouts never make it to the Fitbit app. After checking Fitbit’s website, I never say mention of the JaxJox being supported so I don’t think there is any easy way to feed the info into Fitbit. As a result I switch the “activity tracker” over to Apple health. I really didn’t need to put steps into the JaxJox app bu tit appears to sync over to Apple health as the write permission are there. If you are an Apple watch user, this kettle bell might be better integrated for you that Fitbit.
Quality:
I am not 100% sure of the build materials as the website didn’t have much mention of it. It felt like a lower density metal or high quality plastic to me though. I don’t have any complaints about the quality though as it feels premium and durable. The base feels like it can take some abuse. The weights jiggle a little bit when they are inside the kettle bell but I never once felt any issues with it not being fully secure inside the device and was never worried about a weight falling out. There were also never any errors in selecting the weights as it caught the correct value each time.
Summary:
Great job to Jaxjox for a well built and very useful device. This is great if you have limited space and would like a single device to help with workouts. I would love some better Fitbit integration but I take away no stars for that.
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The reliable Brother HL-L3210CW compact digital color printer is a great choice for the busy home or small office. Quick print speeds of up to 19 pages per minute¹ plus manual feed slot accommodates varied printing needs and can handle a variety of paper types and sizes including card stock, envelopes and more. Connect with versatile options including built-in wireless or USB interfaces and print wirelessly from mobile devices. The 250-sheet capacity adjustable paper tray helps improve efficiency with fewer refills and handles letter or legal sized paper. Brother Genuine high-yield replacement toner cartridges help lower printing costs. Comes with a 1-year limited warranty and free online, call or live chat support for the life of your product. Prints up to 19 ppm¹ in black and up to 19 ppm¹ in color.
 
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Great for office work, has a few issues
on September 28, 2019
Posted by: psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
I wasn’t sure what to expect with this printer when I received it. It looked like it might be a great performer but it also looked a little basic from what I read of it. Here is how it went.
Unboxing:
The package is rather large. Fully packed, it weighted about 44 lbs. Inside there is not a whole lot but it is very will packaged. You will find the printer, a power cable, documentation and that’s pretty much it.
Set up:
When removing all the tape holding the moving parts together, I was surprised to see how large the toner cartridges were. You will find a Bl C M Y colors. I did some research and each cartridge provides around 1300 - 2300 pages depending on the capacity you buy. So even though they might be pricey, they will last a good amount of time over an ink jet.
After removing all the tape, I installed the brother software on my Mac. The drivers are on the Brother website and print software is found on the Mac app store. It was pretty seamless. What was a little annoying was the wi-fi setup. Since the interface is a single line, you are best trying to set up the wifi via a USB cable to your computer. If you do it via the screen and buttons, you will be working on that for a while as you need to press up and down to make every selection. Also, I might have missed something but it looks like the High speed USB 2.0 cable is using the older USB type B (not mini) printer size. I was just surprised because I don’t see these much anymore.
Use:
Use was a breeze. Printing had zero issues when the drivers and printer were installed. There are not a lot of settings to choose from when printing so it is essentially black & white or color. Be aware that there is no duplex ability. This was not an issue for me but for some office work I can see it being a big problem. I have never had an electrophotographic LED printer before so I was very pleased with the results. Text we much crisper then that on an ink jet and print speed was much better as well at around 19 ppm. Quality is essentially in between that of an ink jet and a full on laser printer. Text looked amazing as did simple graphics.
What did not look so great was photo printing. Now to be fair I only tested this on plain paper, not photo paper, but colors were overall washed out and I could see a lot of banding that was not visible on screen. Results might be better with photo paper. A positive to this though was the fact that the photos didn’t have any real “dots” that I could see like would be visible on most ink jets.
Summary:
I highly recommend this for small office work. For text and graphics, it is great. Speed is amazing and you will get lots of prints out of it. I take away two stars since I would really like to see duplex printing and a better interface on the device itself. I do not feel too bad about the photo quality as I do not feel that this would be a use for and office printer anyways. I would say 3.5 out of 5 if it were an option. So in lack of a 1/2 option, I am going to round it down to a three.
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Create nutrient-rich meals with this NutriBullet blender combo. The 64 oz. blending pitcher shreds tough skins, pulverizes stems and crushes seeds to deliver creamy snacks, smoothies and soups. This NutriBullet blender combo features a powerful 1200W motor that operates quietly, so you can engage in conversations while blending fruits and vegetables.
 
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Outstanding blender
on September 3, 2019
Posted by: psyclopps
from San Diego, CO
A great blender that fixes an actual problem of having too many kitchen appliances!
Unboxing:
Inside there was the blender base, the blender jar with blades, lid, two NutriBullet cups (one with a handle and one without), a tamper, instructions and a small booklet of blender recipes.
The product feels premium. The base is heavy and made of high quality plastic (it seems) with a great stying in a gunmetal color. Best of all, there are suction on the bottom! I found these to be the most fun part of this blender, though they do serve a practical purpose.
Set up:
Pretty straight forward here, simply attach things that you want to use and put the extra parts away. Normally I discuss pairing, installation, assembly here but this was as simple as it gets.
Use:
Our first smoothie was a strawberry banana just to try it out. Using a medium setting, it worked flawlessly easily grinding up the ice and the results came out as expected. This was using the blender attachment but like other NutriBullet, you can change it out with the included cups and blend it directly into that to take you drink to work with minimal mess.
Using it like a traditional NutriBullet is great because you can use the “Extract” while blending to ensure you get a great blend.
My only complaint of this unit was in blender mode, you have to take off or lift up the cap in order to pour out drink, it is a minor issue but a little annoying as other blenders let you pour with the cap on to reduce messes.
Summary:
It was hard to write this review because it just worked as intended, there was nothing really bad to talk about and nothing really amazing. It simply worked as intended and saved space as it replaced my old blender and my old NutriBullet. As a result I can only give it 5 out of 5 stars due to its great construction, convenience, design, and durability. Great job here!
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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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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
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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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