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Featuring a simple one-time setup under the mattress, Sleep is a sensor that helps improve sleep quality by offering advanced sleep cycle analysis, heart rate tracking, and snore and breathing disturbances detection. Learn how to improve your nights with a daily Sleep Score. You can also create a better sleep environment by taking advantage of a range of smart home capabilities that Sleep can support.
Customer Rating
5
Seamless and easy sleep tracking
on July 20, 2019
Posted by: psyclopps
from Everett, WA
The Withings sleep mat is a great device that will help me monitor my habits a little better. I only have one problem that could be improved but otherwise, no issues and nearly a perfect product!
Unboxing: Inside the box you will find simple documentation, the device, a power cable and power plug. Not much to talk about here.
Product: The device itself is relatively small. It rolls out enough to fill about half of the bed (under the mattress). The cable is more than long enough to get to the nearest plug, even if it is a little bit away from the bed. The plug itself does not have a huge power adaptor if that is a concern. The product feels durable and high quality even though you are likely never to touch it again after installed.
Install: Installation is done through the Withings Health Mate app. The app has a simple interface and provides relevant data from all the products you might own in the Withings ecosystem. To set it up, you go to the “devices” menu and click on “install a device”. You select your sleep mat and follow the prompts to connect it to your app. It is pretty hard to test until you go to sleep unless you have a nap planned.
Use: Use is supposed to be seamless requiring no user interaction. You go to bed, then wake up and see your results! Stats that are tracked are duration, depth, regularity, interruptions, time to fall asleep, time to get up and creating disturbances. I was surprised the mat is sensitive enough to track your heart rate though the night (amazed actually as it tracks it though the bed)! It also tells you if you have any issues with snoring.
All this data is compiled into a sleep score and allows you to see trends through the week and month. I have only had it for a few days at this point so have limited data history but it looks promising!
Extras: I have not had a chance to play with the feature but the app / device is compatible with IFTT so if you have a routine set up with comparable devices, you can have it turn on music, lights, air conditioning, etc when you get out of or get into bed. Pretty cool if you are savvy!
Cons: My only complaint on this product is that it can only track one person at a time as it is only large enough to stretch 1/2 the width of the bed. If you want to track your’s and your partners sleep, you will need two mats. In addition to this, if your spouse and you go to sleep at different times and one is prone to rolling around, it might track the wrong person’s sleep results. You can correct this in the app marking “it wasn’t me” but it is something to be mindful of.
Summary: I find this device to be great in addition to a fitness device that does sleep tracking. That was my initial concern as it seemed slightly redundant. The advantages you get through this device are more consistent results / tracking, snoring tracking, and arguably better heart rate tracking in your sleep. If you do not like to fall asleep with a watch on this is a great option as well as it solves that issue by having a device you do not have to touch. Last, the integration with IFTT is the last great feature on this device as you can integrate your sleep into home automation.
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Capture up to 1440p video with this Nextbase 522GW dash camera. Alexa enables hands-free control through voice commands, and Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi technologies sync with compatible smartphones for quick access to important footage. This Nextbase 522GW dash camera has ports for connecting compatible camera modules for easy expansion.
Posted by: psyclopps
from Everett, WA
Aside from a few quarks, this is a near perfect dash cam with all the bells and whistles.
Unboxing:
The unit comes with a lot of goodies but lacks a Micro SD card, so you will need to get that separate. Keep in mind this thing records non-stop at 1440p, so I highly recommend getting a “high endurance” U3 rated memory card, one that is designed for speed and constant use. Other than that, it comes with the unit, a mini type B USB cable (not micro and not C), auto power cable, adhesive doc, suction cup mount, cable wedge thingie and manual. I was very surprised it came with mini USB and not micro USB or USB C. This is now the only device I have that uses mini USB. Luckily, I do not plan to unplug it often so it is not a huge deal, just surprising.
The unit comes with a lot of goodies but lacks a Micro SD card, so you will need to get that separate. Keep in mind this thing records non-stop at 1440p, so I highly recommend getting a “high endurance” U3 rated memory card, one that is designed for speed and constant use. Other than that, it comes with the unit, a mini type B USB cable (not micro and not C), auto power cable, adhesive doc, suction cup mount, cable wedge thingie and manual. I was very surprised it came with mini USB and not micro USB or USB C. This is now the only device I have that uses mini USB. Luckily, I do not plan to unplug it often so it is not a huge deal, just surprising.
Set up:
First, it states you must charge it for two hours prior to use. After that, you should download the app, pair it with your phone and then decide how you want to mount it. As stated, it comes with the windshield adhesive mount and a suction cup mount. I went with the adhesive mount placing it near my rearview mirror. The power cable has more than enough slack to route it up through your car’s trim, under the steering wheel area and into the power socket. The software setup is a little weird…
First, it states you must charge it for two hours prior to use. After that, you should download the app, pair it with your phone and then decide how you want to mount it. As stated, it comes with the windshield adhesive mount and a suction cup mount. I went with the adhesive mount placing it near my rearview mirror. The power cable has more than enough slack to route it up through your car’s trim, under the steering wheel area and into the power socket. The software setup is a little weird…
As stated, you should download the app, when setting it up you can tell it is a company from a different county as there are many little details such as “town” instead of city you will notice in the prompts. It is not a huge deal, but you should look out to make sure everything is properly set up for your geographic area.
Use:
This thing is a powerhouse! The touch screen is pretty clear if you need it. While driving the only thing you might need it for is to take a quick photo with a tap in the middle of the screen. There is a button on the bottom center of the screen which will “protect” the latest video in the event of an incident so you can download it later. When I stopped my car, I opened the app and it offered to offload my 3 “protected” videos that I saved to test. With my limited use I could be wrong, but it appears if you offload to the app onto your phone, a 30 second movie will be around 10mb in side. If you upload the full 3mb video (you can set them to 1, 2 or 3 minutes), it will be around 600 mb. It seems the smaller 30 second ones are at a lower resolution when downloaded. Again, I might be wrong but so far as I can tell, if you want the full 1440P version, you might need to take the memory card out and put it in your computer.
This thing is a powerhouse! The touch screen is pretty clear if you need it. While driving the only thing you might need it for is to take a quick photo with a tap in the middle of the screen. There is a button on the bottom center of the screen which will “protect” the latest video in the event of an incident so you can download it later. When I stopped my car, I opened the app and it offered to offload my 3 “protected” videos that I saved to test. With my limited use I could be wrong, but it appears if you offload to the app onto your phone, a 30 second movie will be around 10mb in side. If you upload the full 3mb video (you can set them to 1, 2 or 3 minutes), it will be around 600 mb. It seems the smaller 30 second ones are at a lower resolution when downloaded. Again, I might be wrong but so far as I can tell, if you want the full 1440P version, you might need to take the memory card out and put it in your computer.
What I found really cool is the SOS feature. If the device detects an accident, it will look for an acknowledgement from you on your phone, if it goes unanswered, it will report the incident to local emergency services along with your latitude and longitude. I clearly have not had a chance to test it since I haven’t had an accident, but it provides great peace of mind. I believe the device comes with 12 months free then pay after that.
Alexa integration is built in. There is no navigation, but you can link it up for normal Alexa use such as timers, weather, music, audible, etc. Useful but not the most important thing.
GPS is built into the device, I am not sure how much it pulls from GPS itself and how much it pulls from the phone as it looks like my phone is using GPS more since I synced up the device, individual experiences might vary.
Also cool is the lens polarization. When setting it up, if you see any glare from the windshield, rotate the lens and it will polarize it to reduce the issue. A simple but extremely useful feature.
I recommend you go into the menu and turn on “auto power off” as it will run off battery until drained if you do not. To go with this there is a parking feature which will detect and report parking incidents while you are away, I cannot vouch for the effectiveness of this as no issues happened during my use.
Cons:
As stated, I was a little annoyed with the setup as there are a lot of little issues with regions. The device should probably come with a micro SD card, at least in small capacity to get users started. Overall, the device has more pros than cons, so it is easy to forgive.
As stated, I was a little annoyed with the setup as there are a lot of little issues with regions. The device should probably come with a micro SD card, at least in small capacity to get users started. Overall, the device has more pros than cons, so it is easy to forgive.
Summary:
A great device that provides piece of mind. It is worth the money to protect you from insurance issues and provide an extra layer of emergency protection. Setup is not hard but ensure you pay attention to the options and make sure you register for SOS. Also, buy a good micro SD card to go with it!
A great device that provides piece of mind. It is worth the money to protect you from insurance issues and provide an extra layer of emergency protection. Setup is not hard but ensure you pay attention to the options and make sure you register for SOS. Also, buy a good micro SD card to go with it!
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Transfer large files and output Ultra HD video with this Belkin Thunderbolt 3 cable. The maximum transfer speed of 40Gbps rapidly transmits data, while 100W of power delivery let you charge most compatible laptops. This 2.62-foot Belkin Thunderbolt 3 cable offers plug-and-play functionality for simple use, and the ability to daisy-chain up to six devices provides easy workspace customization.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect if you have a lot of I/O needs
on June 8, 2019
Posted by: psyclopps
from Everett, WA
To be frank, most people won’t have a need for a cable of this performance for a few years. But… if you have a lot of modern I/O devices and want the best performance, this is the one to get!
Unboxing:
The packaging is simple. It contains the cable, usual warranty info and all the specs on the box, not much to talk about here.
The packaging is simple. It contains the cable, usual warranty info and all the specs on the box, not much to talk about here.
Build quality:
Not to bad overall. I was kind of hoping for a braided cable, but the cable is a thick rubber. It does feel highly durable and will last. The connectors are high quality in that the base extends a little further into the cable which seems to strengthen the durability if you pull it out from the cable. All connectors feel solid and do not feel like they will break anytime soon.
Not to bad overall. I was kind of hoping for a braided cable, but the cable is a thick rubber. It does feel highly durable and will last. The connectors are high quality in that the base extends a little further into the cable which seems to strengthen the durability if you pull it out from the cable. All connectors feel solid and do not feel like they will break anytime soon.
Performance:
This is a hard one to test since there are not too many Thunderbolt 3 devices out there. The advertised throughput is 40Gbps which is rather amazing. If you have any Thunderbolt 3 docks with multiple I/O connections, this will provide more than enough transfer speed. Hard drives can not keep up with this thing, but I did try it out with my Sandisk Extreme portable SSD rated at 550MB/s read speeds, I can say that the theoretical maximum was pretty consistent when transferring 2 GB files back and forth. I saw consistent speeds of 500 MB/s which I attribute to hard drives rarely reaching their actual max speed due to several factors. Storage wise, my desktop has a NvME hard drive using PCI Express interface, it was hard to see much difference as the storage devices on the other end were not fast enough to keep up.
This is a hard one to test since there are not too many Thunderbolt 3 devices out there. The advertised throughput is 40Gbps which is rather amazing. If you have any Thunderbolt 3 docks with multiple I/O connections, this will provide more than enough transfer speed. Hard drives can not keep up with this thing, but I did try it out with my Sandisk Extreme portable SSD rated at 550MB/s read speeds, I can say that the theoretical maximum was pretty consistent when transferring 2 GB files back and forth. I saw consistent speeds of 500 MB/s which I attribute to hard drives rarely reaching their actual max speed due to several factors. Storage wise, my desktop has a NvME hard drive using PCI Express interface, it was hard to see much difference as the storage devices on the other end were not fast enough to keep up.
I was able to test the ability of the cable to handle 4k video though. I hooked it up to my monitor which has a Thunderbolt 3 connection and the output was perfect streaming 4k video.
I am very curious about testing this device out with a Thunderbolt 3 compatible external video card as it should easily handle that.
Summary:
If you run a lot of I/O from your laptop or PC and it also supports thunderbolt 3, go get it! If this is not your use case, you can go for a simpler USB-C cable and probably get results that match your needs. But… if you want a cable that is somewhat futureproofed, go get it! Good job Belkin!
If you run a lot of I/O from your laptop or PC and it also supports thunderbolt 3, go get it! If this is not your use case, you can go for a simpler USB-C cable and probably get results that match your needs. But… if you want a cable that is somewhat futureproofed, go get it! Good job Belkin!
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Improve your grip with this OtterBox Otter + Pop Symmetry Series case for Apple iPhone XS Max. A built-in PopGrip adds minimal bulk when folded and extends for use as a phone grip and a convenient kickstand. This OtterBox Otter + Pop Symmetry Series case guards against impacts with a rugged synthetic rubber and polycarbonate construction.
Customer Rating
4
Great case with built in PopSocket!
on May 28, 2019
Posted by: psyclopps
from Everett, WA
This case is pretty good! I am not usually one for the “pop” attachments for phones, but when it is built into the case, I have pretty much zero complaints!
Packaging:
Pretty basic and as expected. The case is inside a slide out box which has all the info you might need on it. My review unit came with an additional PopSocket to demonstrate how the they can be switched out. So I got the black case, a black pop attachment and a zebra print pop attachment.
Pretty basic and as expected. The case is inside a slide out box which has all the info you might need on it. My review unit came with an additional PopSocket to demonstrate how the they can be switched out. So I got the black case, a black pop attachment and a zebra print pop attachment.
Case build quality:
I am usually a big fan of slim and / or TPU style cases. This one is mostly hard plastic on the back with very firm rubber on the sides. It does not appear to have any gel layer. The fit on the phone is very tight and it will be somewhat hard to remove from the phone as a result. This is a good or bad thing depending on your preference. I did like that the tight fit kept it somewhat slim.
I am usually a big fan of slim and / or TPU style cases. This one is mostly hard plastic on the back with very firm rubber on the sides. It does not appear to have any gel layer. The fit on the phone is very tight and it will be somewhat hard to remove from the phone as a result. This is a good or bad thing depending on your preference. I did like that the tight fit kept it somewhat slim.
Use:
The ports are all easily accessed with the exception of the vibration switch which you will need to dig in with your fingernail to reach. Color accents from the phone are extremely well covered up with this case so it might not matter what phone color you get if you decide to buy this case.
The ports are all easily accessed with the exception of the vibration switch which you will need to dig in with your fingernail to reach. Color accents from the phone are extremely well covered up with this case so it might not matter what phone color you get if you decide to buy this case.
I would like to have seen a fabric or gel layer on the inside of the case, the hard plastic rubs again the phone which has me questioning if it might cause scratches down the road. Luckily all parts of the case are nicely finished with no rough edges.
As stated, this case is a little bulky on an already bulky phone, but that's where the PopSocket comes in. It is built into the case and is hardly noticeable when collapsed. When expanded, it is extremely useful allowing you to handle your phone in a much more controlled manner.When collapsed, you can twist it and it will come off allowing you to change it out with another design. Pretty cool if you are into that, I’m boring so I will stick with the default one. Great work on this feature!
Summary:
This is a pretty good case overall. I would say it is almost perfect if it wasn’t for the bulk, lack of inner lining layer and hard to reach vibration switch. If those were good I would give it a 5 but took a star away. This might sound like an overly critical review but I highly recommend the product and think it is one of the better ones out there. It provides great piece of mine on your phone from drops due to the durable construction and addition of the PopSocket handle for better control. Great job Otter Box!
This is a pretty good case overall. I would say it is almost perfect if it wasn’t for the bulk, lack of inner lining layer and hard to reach vibration switch. If those were good I would give it a 5 but took a star away. This might sound like an overly critical review but I highly recommend the product and think it is one of the better ones out there. It provides great piece of mine on your phone from drops due to the durable construction and addition of the PopSocket handle for better control. Great job Otter Box!
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Clean wood floors thoroughly with this Dyson V7 Fluffy cordless vacuum. The fluffy cleanerhead has extra-soft bristles that prevent scratches, and the Dyson V7 Fluffy gives you up to 30 minutes of runtime (varies based on attachment/power mode). Includes bonus mini motorized tool for extra cleaning power on hard-to-reach areas. Cord-free, hassle-free, powerful suction.
Customer Rating
4
Overall a great vacuum, a few minor issues though
on May 24, 2019
Posted by: psyclopps
from Everett, WA
Summary: A great overall vacuum, just know its use cases first. Well worth the money.
Unboxing / first impressions:
The device has a very descriptive box. Upon opening you will find the vacuum, charging cable, a charging dock (if you choose to use it), a bunch of vacuum heads, and the typical documentation.
The device has a very descriptive box. Upon opening you will find the vacuum, charging cable, a charging dock (if you choose to use it), a bunch of vacuum heads, and the typical documentation.
First impression of the device is quality. It feels very well built and has great color paint all over. The phone does not feel cheap even though there is a lot of plastic. I charged it first after unpacking then went to trying it out.
Use:
I first tried out the hardwood floor brush. It is hard to say a lot other than it works great! The roller pivots nicely around corners and the device does a wonderful job picking up the kid’s crumbs on the floor. I tried a few other attachments, with the small nozzle and max vacuum power, spider webs didn’t stand a chance! There is an assortment of smaller nozzles for furniture and curtains, they seem to do pretty well but to me I just use what looks like it makes sense for that situation. There is also a small motorized roller that I intent to use for the car. This brings me to my next point.
I first tried out the hardwood floor brush. It is hard to say a lot other than it works great! The roller pivots nicely around corners and the device does a wonderful job picking up the kid’s crumbs on the floor. I tried a few other attachments, with the small nozzle and max vacuum power, spider webs didn’t stand a chance! There is an assortment of smaller nozzles for furniture and curtains, they seem to do pretty well but to me I just use what looks like it makes sense for that situation. There is also a small motorized roller that I intent to use for the car. This brings me to my next point.
In addition to being a great hardwood floor vacuum and wonderful for nooks and crannies, it is also perfect for use as car vacuum! It has enough power to suck out all the hard to reach items, it has a nozzle for every use case and it is simply versatile!
Know in advance, this is not a vacuum that is best used for carpets. I highly suggest a different vacuum or that use case. As long as you know that this is no issue. If you are expecting a vacuum for every type of floor, you will be disappointed.
Battery:
Charging is supposed to take about three hours I believe. If you place it on high power, you get less than 10 minutes or so of vacuum time based on what attachment you are using. If you place it on low suction, you will get 15-30 minutes depending on the attachment. I didn’t find this to be too bad but just know the times based on the settings so you don't loose battery in the middle of vacuuming.
Charging is supposed to take about three hours I believe. If you place it on high power, you get less than 10 minutes or so of vacuum time based on what attachment you are using. If you place it on low suction, you will get 15-30 minutes depending on the attachment. I didn’t find this to be too bad but just know the times based on the settings so you don't loose battery in the middle of vacuuming.
Dislikes:
I did not have many issues I could find. If I have one complaint, I would like to have a “lock” to leave the device on when in use. It uses a trigger in the handle to turn on the vacuum, this is comfortable for most use cases, but when vacuuming the floor, it can be a little weird. A switch might have made more sense than a trigger. The trigger makes the most sense when using it as a dust buster.
I did not have many issues I could find. If I have one complaint, I would like to have a “lock” to leave the device on when in use. It uses a trigger in the handle to turn on the vacuum, this is comfortable for most use cases, but when vacuuming the floor, it can be a little weird. A switch might have made more sense than a trigger. The trigger makes the most sense when using it as a dust buster.
Also, make sure to read the instructions as the brush heads need routing monthly maintenance as does the filter. It is easy but if you never do it you might lose effectiveness of the product over time.
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Security threats are on the rise, and they can target any networked printer. The latest generation of HP OfficeJet printers have best-in-class security built right in. And if things go wrong, they can heal themselves. The productive smart printer that doesn't just print, it produces. Help save time with Smart Tasks shortcuts, get automatic two-sided printing, and Borderless Print. Print and scan from your phone, Save up to 50% on ink with HP Instant Ink.
Customer Rating
4
Great overall, not jack of all trades though
on May 12, 2019
Posted by: psyclopps
from Everett, WA
A great everyday printer for home office.
Unboxing:
HP does a pretty good job here! Opening will have documentation, the printer, ink cartridges and power included. For a large and tightly packed device, they made it very easy to unpack. The Styrofoam will make it hard to remove but… the printer has a plastic bag that has sturdy handles on it that will allow you to pull it out when the box is set on its side. Great thinking HP!
Setup:
This is one of the easier printer set-ups I have had. Plug it in (I used wired ethernet), download the HP Smart app, plug it in, remove the usual protective coverings and install the ink. Once that is all done, you can use the setup on screen and tie it together with the app. You can download the app on your phone, PC or MAC.
The printer will print out a alignment test page and then have you place it on the flatbed scanner so it can see if it did a good job or not. HP will ask you if you would like to enroll in its Ink subscription program with a free trial. I ended up registering for the $2.99 a month option with 50 pages per month. I usually print less than this and figure that the total $35 a year is about half of what I normally spend on ink with my old printer. If you print less than you register for you can roll over some of the pages to the next month keeping you in the tier you sign up for. Not a bad deal overall! The consumer wins with cheaper ink costs, and HP wins with guaranteed sales. If you buy 3rd party ink, this might not be the best option for you though, but if you buy official ink check it out!
Build quality / features:
I am overall happy with one exception. There is a flatbed scanner with auto feeder, duplex printing, a large paper tray, and an easy to use touchscreen. The materials are 15% recycled plastic and the device does feel a bit plasticly overall. This is not necessarily bad since it still manages to feel durable and well put together. I will take well-built plastic any day if able.
My only complaint in the design of the device is the output tray. I keep my printer in a different room than my computer. It is a minor detail but essentially, if I print a page and forget to pull out the output tray first, the papers will end up on the floor. I really would have liked to see an output tray that automatically extends when printing as many printers offer these days. Again, it is minor, but annoying.
There are no front facing USB ports or SD card slots which I have come to see as standard over the years, but I never use those things. The app mitigates this as well as almost all functions can be controlled via phone including direct printing.
HP Smart App:
I consider this an important part of the printer, so I am including it in the review. You can control many functions through the app, and it is actually more convenient to control than using the built in touchscreen. Ink levels always display on the home screen, a page count for the month is available in the “instant ink” section. You can also control printing, scanning, automated tasks including upload to cloud storage through here which I find highly useful. The app is a great addition to the printer and well-integrated.
Unboxing:
HP does a pretty good job here! Opening will have documentation, the printer, ink cartridges and power included. For a large and tightly packed device, they made it very easy to unpack. The Styrofoam will make it hard to remove but… the printer has a plastic bag that has sturdy handles on it that will allow you to pull it out when the box is set on its side. Great thinking HP!
Setup:
This is one of the easier printer set-ups I have had. Plug it in (I used wired ethernet), download the HP Smart app, plug it in, remove the usual protective coverings and install the ink. Once that is all done, you can use the setup on screen and tie it together with the app. You can download the app on your phone, PC or MAC.
The printer will print out a alignment test page and then have you place it on the flatbed scanner so it can see if it did a good job or not. HP will ask you if you would like to enroll in its Ink subscription program with a free trial. I ended up registering for the $2.99 a month option with 50 pages per month. I usually print less than this and figure that the total $35 a year is about half of what I normally spend on ink with my old printer. If you print less than you register for you can roll over some of the pages to the next month keeping you in the tier you sign up for. Not a bad deal overall! The consumer wins with cheaper ink costs, and HP wins with guaranteed sales. If you buy 3rd party ink, this might not be the best option for you though, but if you buy official ink check it out!
Build quality / features:
I am overall happy with one exception. There is a flatbed scanner with auto feeder, duplex printing, a large paper tray, and an easy to use touchscreen. The materials are 15% recycled plastic and the device does feel a bit plasticly overall. This is not necessarily bad since it still manages to feel durable and well put together. I will take well-built plastic any day if able.
My only complaint in the design of the device is the output tray. I keep my printer in a different room than my computer. It is a minor detail but essentially, if I print a page and forget to pull out the output tray first, the papers will end up on the floor. I really would have liked to see an output tray that automatically extends when printing as many printers offer these days. Again, it is minor, but annoying.
There are no front facing USB ports or SD card slots which I have come to see as standard over the years, but I never use those things. The app mitigates this as well as almost all functions can be controlled via phone including direct printing.
HP Smart App:
I consider this an important part of the printer, so I am including it in the review. You can control many functions through the app, and it is actually more convenient to control than using the built in touchscreen. Ink levels always display on the home screen, a page count for the month is available in the “instant ink” section. You can also control printing, scanning, automated tasks including upload to cloud storage through here which I find highly useful. The app is a great addition to the printer and well-integrated.
Print quality:
This part is hit or miss. For office work, it is outstanding. Pages print extremely quickly in color and black and white. Quality for documents is a little faded at their default setting but this is easily fixed in settings. I printed a few photos on glossy photo paper to test it out and results were mixed. Overall pictures came out well but, in some instances,, black and which photos and photos with a lot of blue hues came out oversaturated with a blue tint. Also, in some of the color photos, it is easy to see some dithering in the lighter portions of the picture. I would not recommend this printer for serious photo printing but overall, it is not that bad. For Photographers, keep a proper photo printer available. For everything else, great work!
Overall:
I highly recommend this. HP has greatly simplified my printing process for receipts, documents, copying and scanning. Photos are average so get this if it is primarily for business or home office needs. Setup, maintenance and use are all extremely easy and it is worth checking out the subscription service to save costs and trips to buy ink.
This part is hit or miss. For office work, it is outstanding. Pages print extremely quickly in color and black and white. Quality for documents is a little faded at their default setting but this is easily fixed in settings. I printed a few photos on glossy photo paper to test it out and results were mixed. Overall pictures came out well but, in some instances,, black and which photos and photos with a lot of blue hues came out oversaturated with a blue tint. Also, in some of the color photos, it is easy to see some dithering in the lighter portions of the picture. I would not recommend this printer for serious photo printing but overall, it is not that bad. For Photographers, keep a proper photo printer available. For everything else, great work!
Overall:
I highly recommend this. HP has greatly simplified my printing process for receipts, documents, copying and scanning. Photos are average so get this if it is primarily for business or home office needs. Setup, maintenance and use are all extremely easy and it is worth checking out the subscription service to save costs and trips to buy ink.
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Use your phone while it charges with this Belkin 10W wireless charging stand. The Qi-certified design ensures compatibility with most devices, while an optimized stand holds phones at an angle in portrait or landscape position for maximum visibility. This Belkin 10W wireless charging stand features an LED indicator for monitoring charge status at a glance.
Posted by: psyclopps
from Everett, WA
A very practical charger that works great!
Unboxing:
The packing is pretty basic with a general overview. Opening will have the device, a micro USB cable, AC adapter and some warranty documentation.
The packing is pretty basic with a general overview. Opening will have the device, a micro USB cable, AC adapter and some warranty documentation.
Setup / use:
The setup is extremely simple only involving plugging in the power to the device. Once you put it on the table of choice, you can charge your phone in portrait or landscape mode. I tested it out with an iPhone XS and a LG G8. Both quickly charged with zero issues.
The setup is extremely simple only involving plugging in the power to the device. Once you put it on the table of choice, you can charge your phone in portrait or landscape mode. I tested it out with an iPhone XS and a LG G8. Both quickly charged with zero issues.
The iPhone supports at the “fast” 7.5 watts mode which will actually charge your iPhone pretty quickly. On Android devices that support it, it will charge at 9 or 10 watts providing much speedier charging times.
Build quality:
Build quality is average, I did not feel any high quality materials here as the device is mostly plastic. It is lightweight as a result which I don’t see as a bad thing as the stand is in a configuration which will make it resistant to tipping over. No real complaints here.
Build quality is average, I did not feel any high quality materials here as the device is mostly plastic. It is lightweight as a result which I don’t see as a bad thing as the stand is in a configuration which will make it resistant to tipping over. No real complaints here.
Summary:
It takes up minimal space, looks good, and does a great job of charging my phones. My only complaint is I would have liked to have seen USB-C on this but it is not a huge deals as I will rarely if ever unplug it. A near perfect charger for home, buy a second one for your work desk!
It takes up minimal space, looks good, and does a great job of charging my phones. My only complaint is I would have liked to have seen USB-C on this but it is not a huge deals as I will rarely if ever unplug it. A near perfect charger for home, buy a second one for your work desk!
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Meet ibi™, the smart photo manager that collects all of your favorite photos and videos from your phone, computer, USB drives and popular cloud and social media accounts in one place at home. ibi lets you privately share individual photos or entire albums from vacations, birthday parties, weddings and more with only those you choose.
Customer Rating
3
Has lots of potential but not quite there yet
on April 30, 2019
Posted by: psyclopps
from Everett, WA
Canon ibi
Unboxing:
The box tries to tell a story of what this product is. This is a good because walking past the device in an aisle of a store, I would have no idea what this thing is unless there was a lot of marketing or I did some research. There are lots of photos with bold letters trying to explain its purpose. The box has the device inside which is rather small, an AC adaptor and getting started guide.
The box tries to tell a story of what this product is. This is a good because walking past the device in an aisle of a store, I would have no idea what this thing is unless there was a lot of marketing or I did some research. There are lots of photos with bold letters trying to explain its purpose. The box has the device inside which is rather small, an AC adaptor and getting started guide.
My first impressions of the device were 1: that it is very small, and 2: there is a lot of wasted space in the plastic housing. There are vents in the top and bottom, looking into it there is a 2.5” laptop hard drive inside with a tiny mainboard which also interfaces to the power plug and USB plug. The device looks nice externally but I find it confusing why they decided to make a cylinder with a tiny hard drive inside when it could have taken many more space saving shapes to match the hard drive. I am assuming it is mainly so it looks nice but who knows. It just looks like a lot of wasted space to me. The build of the body is well put together. The plastic feels cheap but it feels sturdy. I do not see any points to open it up with screws (might be hidden under rubber feet) or they glued it shut in the middle, either way it wont fall apart. The vents on the top and bottom would not block any fluid so do not spill anything on it.
Set up:
It is very easy. Download the app to your phone, create an account and let the app do the rest. Import your photos from your phone with auto import and I recommend turning on cloud services. I usually keep my photos backed up on a portable hard drive so I plugged it into the app and imported everything which brings me on to practical use…
It is very easy. Download the app to your phone, create an account and let the app do the rest. Import your photos from your phone with auto import and I recommend turning on cloud services. I usually keep my photos backed up on a portable hard drive so I plugged it into the app and imported everything which brings me on to practical use…
Use:
Importing is slow, especially from another hard drive. As stated earlier, the Ibi uses a 2.5” laptop hard drive inside and I am pretty sure it is 5400 rpm. I was unimpressed by this decision from the company as they could have used a higher quality hard drive. An SSD would have been great but it is 2TB which would be costly so I understand the use of a mechanical hard drive. I would have preferred a higher end laptop hard drive or a larger product to accommodate a 7200 RPM desktop hard drive. It took quite a few hours to transfer 200GB of photos over. I expected a decent amount of time to transfer that much, but it was painfully slow compared to moving it between hard drives on a computer. Luckily this is not an everyday occurrence and is likely to only be done during setup and a few occasions.
Importing is slow, especially from another hard drive. As stated earlier, the Ibi uses a 2.5” laptop hard drive inside and I am pretty sure it is 5400 rpm. I was unimpressed by this decision from the company as they could have used a higher quality hard drive. An SSD would have been great but it is 2TB which would be costly so I understand the use of a mechanical hard drive. I would have preferred a higher end laptop hard drive or a larger product to accommodate a 7200 RPM desktop hard drive. It took quite a few hours to transfer 200GB of photos over. I expected a decent amount of time to transfer that much, but it was painfully slow compared to moving it between hard drives on a computer. Luckily this is not an everyday occurrence and is likely to only be done during setup and a few occasions.
The app is pretty good! You can essentially “partition” the users that are part of your household as they upload photos and by default it will only show the photos of that user regardless of how they uploaded it. But, if you wish you can display “all” photos which will merge the libraries.
One big feature is the “inner circle” which allows you to invite anyone important to you to see only photos that you want to share. They other users do not need to have an ibi or even have access to your ibi to see these, they only need to download the app and make an account. It is great for sharing between family. In the past I would use shared photos in Google Photos or family libraries in Amazon Photos but the feature is ibi gives you l a lot more control of what you want to get out to your friend so I highly recommend it. I would like to see the ability to set up different “circles” of friends so I can share things to my household and maybe have a different group for my larger family.
The app takes security seriously and allows you to use a PIN and biometrics to log in. I highly recommend you go to the website and download the desktop app. This is the best way to use the device as it creates more seamless upload ability from your desktop if uploading from an SD card and allows you to access all files via the computer’s file explorer.
Dislikes:
I am not sure if the device is still indexing but after a week, it is still slow to pull up a date like “March 2019” and see all the photos from that time frame. It works but you have to wait a long time for it to show you the thumb nails. It could be the app too but the website seems be a little faster with accessing items on the hard drive. Each time I log in I see different photos on top. I am not sure if this is a bug or part of the slow indexing process.
I am not sure if the device is still indexing but after a week, it is still slow to pull up a date like “March 2019” and see all the photos from that time frame. It works but you have to wait a long time for it to show you the thumb nails. It could be the app too but the website seems be a little faster with accessing items on the hard drive. Each time I log in I see different photos on top. I am not sure if this is a bug or part of the slow indexing process.
I love how you can integrate photos so many different sources… but… it seems like this results in a lot of duplicates if you import originals and add cloud sources and I haven’t quite figured out how to best organize it. If you are starting fresh with photography, this might be great but if you have a complication photo library from multiple sources, the device might not be ready for prime time yet as cloud services do a much better job of filtering duplicates.
The device is loud! I put it next to my TV since it looks pretty cool and high tech but at night time if I am on my computer or doing homework in a quiet room, I can hear the hard drive whirring! Put it somewhere where you might not hear it.
Moving it around while it is energized cause some strange whirring sounds so I wonder if this would survive a bump or fall while powered on. It does not seem like a hard drive with any kind of shock protection.
Summary:
The device is cool and has a lot of potential, but… it has a lot of issues that are not worked out yet. I think most of these issues can be hammered out in software on the server side or in the app but until they are fixed, it will feel somewhat half baked. If the library organization issues and speed were fixed, I would have zero issues the hard drive noise and hard drive speed, but this is not the case. I say buy it, but wait a few months until it is more polished.
The device is cool and has a lot of potential, but… it has a lot of issues that are not worked out yet. I think most of these issues can be hammered out in software on the server side or in the app but until they are fixed, it will feel somewhat half baked. If the library organization issues and speed were fixed, I would have zero issues the hard drive noise and hard drive speed, but this is not the case. I say buy it, but wait a few months until it is more polished.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Create keepsakes with this ladybug red Canon IVY CLICK instant printer. Compatibility with microSD cards up to 256GB makes it easy to store and share digital files, and a small mirror by the lens lets you take group selfies quickly. The reprint button of this 5MP Canon IVY CLICK instant printer allows you to create extra copies.
Customer Rating
4
Entry level, fun but very basic.
on April 24, 2019
Posted by: psyclopps
from Everett, WA
This is a great entry level camera. Especially for kids and pre-teens. They can learn basic photography techniques and have a lot of fun with the built in printer.
Unboxing: The box is pretty plain but shows an accurate depiction of the device, it looks to be about full size in the pictures. The contents are basic documentation, the device, 10 ZINK sheets, a wrist strap and a micro USB cable. I wish it was USB-C but it is what it is.
Product: The build quality is study plastic. It is glossy which looks great but could be an issue if you are giving the device to someone you know will abuse it, it will pick up lots of scratches over time. I think this product would have been better with a matte finish or even a cheap metal body. There is a basic viewfinder, mirror for selfies and flash on the front. The top has a power button, shutter and shutter. The bottom has a micro USB port, a micro SD card slot, charge indicator and reset button. The back has the viewfinder, a “copy” button, and a button to size your prints in 2x2 or 2x3 inches.
Setup: It is very straightforward. Make sure it is charged, insert the paper in the device. I highly recommend a micro SD card for permanent copies.
Use: Using the viewfinder you will have no issues lining up your pictures. It saves seamlessly to the memory card but keep in mind there is no internal memory so you will need to insert a card if you want copies for later. Most of the time the flash will go off and you will quickly get a print. I recommend you set it to 2x3 photos since it will fill up the paper but you will also have the option for 2x3 if you wish which will give you a small border on the bottom. I you put in a memory card you will get 5 MP photos which don’t look too bad for what it is. The battery is rated at around 25 photos. I assume this is with print. It takes about a minute to print out a photo after each photo.
Print quality: It is a mixed bag. You have to remember this is not a high end camera and best used for kids or people who just want some picture stickers. The picture quality is not very detailed in the prints and is heavy on the red tint. I posted two photos to show you. Also, the pictures double as stickers. You can peel the back and put them in a book or on the wall. They tend to bend easily after being stuck on a wall or a while (also seen in the pictures). The prints are cheap and you can get a 20 pack for under 10 bucks, look or deals on this.
Summary: Though this device is nothing to write home about, it is fun. It is exciting. Kids and family who are not that into tech will love it. Professional photographers definitely won't use this for any projects, but I would be they would have fun with it too as it makes a great toy.
It is very much entry level and geared toward a young audience. Try one out if you get a chance.
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Ensure full power for your mobile devices during long drives with this Anker ROAV Bolt car charger. It’s compatible with Google Assistant for voice-controlled navigation and music streaming, and it supports versatile connectivity via Bluetooth, and auxiliary port. This Anker ROAV Bolt car charger’s compact, lightweight design offers convenient portability and storage.
Posted by: psyclopps
from Everett, WA
Summary: This is a must have for any road warriors who would like to safely remain connected.
Unboxing: The packaging is impressive for something so small. The box is high quality and it feels like you are unboxing a premium cell phone. The device itself is a little larger than your average car charger but it feels well built. The box has the unit, usual basic documentation, a 3.5mm aux cable.
Setup: It is extremely easy. Plug it in, connect it via Bluetooth to your device, set your car to “media” and the phone / device will do the rest using the preinstalled Google Assistance on Android. I tested uses a Sony Xperia 10 Plus and it was seamless.
Use: Once it was setup was complete, I tried it out just like I would a Google home device or an Alexa speaker. Weather, jokes, calendar are all here. I did a few phone calls which works great combined with a car and phone “call so and so” works flawlessly. I also tried asking for direction mid drive, it works perfect each time.
The only hiccups I ran into were once when I asked it to “read my book” which it read from my Google Play books library. I think it heard something like “hey google” and it triggered itself. It was amusing but a possibility in a noisy car. The ability for the car to filter out noise was pretty good but not flawless, I did have to speak up on the highway.
There is an assistant button on the device which you can push if you hear a notification, this will cause it to read your most recent notification for you. Connection quality was fine and I had no dropped audio via Bluetooth 4.2.
Music streamed in great quality from Spotify and Pandora which I tested it with. While streaming your phone battery will obviously drain so the included charger ports worked as expected quickly charging the phone. There is no branded QuickCharge included but it does use Anker’s PowerIQ system which will adaptively charge your phone at up to 24W, 5V-2.4A max in each port. This will quickly charge any Android or iOS phone.
The 3.5mm aux jack is optional but might give you some higher quality connections. I used it via Bluetooth only and had zero issues.
Wrap up: Buy this if you spend a lot of time on the road. It is safe and easy to use and can help you even be more productive. It is an entertainment powerhouse to boot!
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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.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Game 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?
psyclopps
San Diego, CO
Updates
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.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5Horrid 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...
psyclopps
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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ASUS TUF Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The Intel i7 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics produce high-quality visuals on the fast 15.6-inch 240hz FHD display. This ASUS notebook PC has 1TB SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
How many FPS I can get in fortnite?
Well, I didn't benchmark Fortnite but in Overwatch I was getting 150-170 FPS regularly
3 years, 4 months ago
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psyclopps
eero Pro 6 delivers premium Wi-Fi 6 performance. The 3-pack Wi-Fi 6 system supports speeds up to a gigabit and coverage up to 6,000 square feet. So you can say goodbye to dead spots and buffering. Work, play, video conference, and stream from anywhere in your home—even when the whole family is online. Set up eero in minutes and get automatic updates, a built-in Zigbee smart home hub, and more. Powered by TrueMesh, eero optimizes your wifi to work for your space and supports 75+ devices.
Will every unit come with two ethernet ports? Can they be used for wired backhaul or direct ethernet?
Yes, each unit comes with two ethernet. I haven't tried wired backhaul but you can indeed plug them all directly to the router for direct ethernet.
3 years, 7 months ago
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psyclopps
Get peace and quiet anywhere with these Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds. An advanced HD noise-cancelling processor blocks distracting background noise so you can focus in noisy environments, and Bluetooth connectivity ensures easy use with smartphones and other devices. These Sony truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds include a convenient charging case that offers up to 24 hours of use per charge.
Can they work independently? Is there a microphone in each piece so you can just switch between the 2 to gain the most amount of battery time?
Yes they do! Each earbud gets its own independent stream so you can use them exactly as you describe.
4 years, 11 months ago
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psyclopps
Capture up to 1440p video with this Nextbase 522GW dash camera. Alexa enables hands-free control through voice commands, and Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi technologies sync with compatible smartphones for quick access to important footage. This Nextbase 522GW dash camera has ports for connecting compatible camera modules for easy expansion.
How does Alexa give you directions to your desired destination? Do they show up on the screen, or is this Alexa feature not available on this dash cam?
Alexa is present but it does not integrate into any build in GPS as far as I can tell. There are other devices such as the Garmin speak which combines a dash cam with Garmin + Alexa navigation via a skill but there is no screen on that device.
4 years, 11 months ago
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psyclopps
Enjoy your favorite music through these Sony Sports wireless noise-cancelling headphones. The in-ear design ensures a snug fit, so you can jog or walk without missing a beat, and the wireless format eliminates the need for cumbersome cords. The Ambient Sound Mode on these Sony Sports wireless noise-cancelling headphones keeps you alert to your environment.
Two questions: First, 6 hours battery life for listening time? Second, Can you turn off the noise canceling to increase battery life in-between charges?
Count on crystal-clear voice communication with these Jabra Elite wireless neckband headphones. Three-microphone call technology and professional-grade active noise cancellation block ambient sounds, and they come with different-sized EarGels for a customizable fit. These Jabra Elite wireless neckband headphones support Amazon Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant for voice-activated control.
What is the distance from mobile device?
I'm getting around 30 feet on mine. Their website states 33 ft.
6 years, 1 month ago
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psyclopps
Garmin Speak™ Plus with Amazon Alexa is what you love about Amazon Alexa, now in your vehicle. Use voice control for hands-free access to music, news, navigation and more. Plus, a built-in dash cam gives you forward collision and lane departure warnings.
Can you please tell me more about the dash cam. Can it be controlled by voice or a remote button? Where does it store the videos and how can I get them? Through wifi or only sd card?
It is simply always recording. There is a separate app you must download if you want to view on your phone. It will connect to your phone via wi-fi but you can take out the Micro SD card if you want to plug the videos in to your computer. There is an overlay option which tells the drivers speed and a little more info as well. It also records in car audio.
6 years, 4 months ago
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psyclopps
Garmin Speak™ Plus with Amazon Alexa is what you love about Amazon Alexa, now in your vehicle. Use voice control for hands-free access to music, news, navigation and more. Plus, a built-in dash cam gives you forward collision and lane departure warnings.
If maps stay up to date , is the system using my data plan ? Garmin & TomTom use satellites , what does this system use ? Does this system in any way use my data plan and if so , how ?
I did a trip to a national park using this device. It appears there are no downloaded maps as the moment I lost my data connection the device didn't know what to do. It seems it is always using your data plan as long as you are using pretty much any of its features other than dashcam.
6 years, 4 months ago
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psyclopps
Garmin Speak™ Plus with Amazon Alexa is what you love about Amazon Alexa, now in your vehicle. Use voice control for hands-free access to music, news, navigation and more. Plus, a built-in dash cam gives you forward collision and lane departure warnings.
With all these features, Does it scan the road and next to the road for objects such as DEER ? If so will it alert you ?
From my experience, no. There is only lane detection warning and collision detection warning as added safety features.
6 years, 4 months ago
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psyclopps
Simplify tasks with this 15.6-inch HP ENVY convertible laptop. Its Full HD touch screen lets you navigate the intuitive Windows 10 interface, and its Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM ensure demanding programs run smoothly. This HP ENVY convertible laptop has a 1TB hard drive for storing photos, videos and documents.Learn more.
Is there any way to do talk to text in tablet mode? Or make the keyboard swype at least?
There is no dictation function but there is a few keyboard settings that could help. You could configure the touch keyboard in split layout so you can use only your thumbs on each side of the screen to type. It takes a little practice but is useable when you get used to it. There is a also a "Scribble" mode where you can write on the screen and it will turn it into text.
6 years, 6 months ago
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psyclopps