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- First reviewJanuary 20, 2014
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- First review commentAugust 11, 2016
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Meet Talk PRO, JLab’s ultimate professional level USB microphone featuring the highest quality 192kHz/24BIT resolution in the game. Offering 3 studio quality condensers and 4 directional pattern modes, this microphone has the capability to professionally tackle any recording project: music, podcasts, game streams, voiceover, and ASMR. With top-notch volume and gain controls and a quick-mute button, the Talk PRO offers a hassle-free experience with clear sound for any occasion.
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4
Great for home or home office
on July 15, 2020
Posted by: Capshroud
from Lawrence
The Talk Pro is a good looking desktop microphone. I was surprised at its lightweight which is due to its all-plastic construction. I that regard, I’d suggest it’s intended to stay on your desk and not be banged around and transported like more durable metal-encased mics. It has the size and looks of a professional mic, and it does take up some desk space. Being a USB unit, it gets its power from the computer, but the 10 foot braided cable gives a lot of flexibility in placement. That plus controls for gain and aux output volume on the unit free you from needing to be being next to the computer while using.
Installation is simple since it requires no extra drivers to be loaded. My only complaint is that it automatically switches both the computer’s default audio input and output to the Talk Pro. That means if you don’t want to use headphones plugged into the unit for sound monitoring, you have to go to sound settings and make the change. This happens each time you plug the unit in unless you disable its output in your settings. I'd rather it ask first. I don’t know if this happens on a Mac since my test was with a Windows 10 desktop and laptop. I must add that I called tech support about this issue and found them accessible, friendly, and knowledgeable.
The sound quality is good, and it has good noise reduction to cut extraneous ambient sound. I felt this came at the cost of a bit of a soft sound. To be fair, it has four directional settings… cardioid (front), stereo, omni, and bidirectional (front/back) … and I didn’t test all of these on music or full-spectrum sound. I did use the aux out to connect to my Sony mirrorless camera, and it worked perfectly which makes it well suited for vlogging. It definitely is much superior to any built-in webcam mic.
JLab Audio looks to be taking Yeti and others head-on in the USB microphone business. The Talk Pro with 192kHz/24BIT resolution makes it a potential competitor of the Yeti Pro. Its performance is quite good, but it’s not a match to the professional construction of the Yeti. However, it does cost $100 less. The Talk Pro offers a whole lot of performance and flexibility as well as value for the money … especially for the home or home office user.
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HP OMEN Gaming Laptop: A thin and light premium gaming experience in an elevated design so you can play everyday. With an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics and cooled by OmenTempest Cooling, it makes you think how it all fits into such a tiny little package."
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With this current redesign of the Omen line, HP has decided to broaden the appeal of their gaming laptops. Gone is the faceted, thick, razzle-dazzle gamer look. As it sits on your desk, it could be nearly any current medium to high-end laptop. When opened, you know it’s something else as the multi-colored keyboard lights up (You can change the colors or turn them off as you wish.) This means the new Omen can fit in as a home or office laptop, while at the same time, it’s still a very powerful gamer.
The build quality is good and it looks fairly high end. The feel is solid with one notable exception. The screen/top is plastic and has quite a bit of flex open or closed. There’s a solid array of ports including both an HDMI and display port to power any external monitors or displays. Also included are 3 USB Type A, 1 USB Type C, a full-sized SD card reader (hurray), an ethernet connection, headphones, and power port. Yes, it charges with a round power port not USB C, but for a reason. The included power supply is a big 200W which is needed to keep up with the demand of this powerful machine when its guns are blazing. Along this line, nearly half of the bottom is an air intake for the two big fans, and the entire rear is an exhaust grill.
This is a fast and very powerful laptop that keeps up with every game I threw its way. Project Cars and Crew 2 couldn’t even make it breath heavy. Bluetooth pairing with my Xbox One controller was flawless, and I noticed no delay while playing. The screen is 1920 x 1080 (truthfully enough for a 15” screen), and it’s bight, sharp and fast. I hooked up a 4K external monitor and ran different full resolution videos on both screens simultaneously without any issues. If you’re reading this review, you’ve already looked at the system specs, so I won’t repeat them. However, one big improvement they’ve made in the Omen line is the new and improved thermals. Most of the time it’s fairly quiet, but push things hard and those fans will spool up, but they will keep the unit and the keyboard comfortable. You and the internals don’t get cooked.
So you get a ton of power, what don’t you get compared to a mid/high end “regular” laptop? Even though there are a decent cam and mic, you don’t get face recognition or a fingerprint reader. The keyboard and trackpad are quite good but not class-leading. The same goes for the B&O speakers. They can be very loud and clear but no bass. If you want thunderous explosions or music, it’s time for good headphones or some exterior speakers. With Bluetooth 5, you can do that without wires and get high-quality sound.
I definitely like this laptop and would recommend it. I can be both a work and play machine with its understated appearance and exceptional power. I’d say it might be the perfect student computer, but the flexy screen/top gives me pause in that regard. Only time will tell if that becomes an issue. HP has really upped their game with this version of the Omen … power, appearance, and cool running.
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Protect and compliment your tablet with this Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Air. The full-size keyboard features backlit keys that enable you to type in dark environments, while the precision trackpad improves productivity with multi-finger gesture control. This Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Air has a built-in kickstand that provides a preferred viewing angle, and a pen holder to secure your crayon or Apple pencil.
Customer Rating
5
If you want a keyboard. this is the one
on July 2, 2020
Posted by: Capshroud
from Lawrence
This is as nice a keyboard case as I’ve ever used. The build quality is excellent as is the fit. All buttons and controls are reflected though and work without a lot of extra effort. The keyboard cover magnetically snaps onto the iPad and instantly functions flawlessly. No batteries or charging is required since it’s powered by the tablet. It’s good that it snaps on and off easily because when you’re hand-holding your iPad and not using the keyboard, you really want it off and out of the way. When it’s closed, the fit is great without play, and it provides complete protection. You’ll feel confident carrying it or tossing it in a backpack.
It’s very easy to use. Open it and the iPad comes on. Pull the hinged back flap out, and it holds the pad at whatever angle you wish. This hinged flap is functionally just like the MS Surface Pro and works every bit as well. The backlit keyboard has a good touch, and the trackpad is large and responsive. This case turns your iPad Air or Pro into a mini laptop.
The bottom line is that is does everything it’s designed to do and does it to near perfection. The one conundrum that’s just the nature of keyboard cases is that it takes that elegantly thin iPad Air and bulks it up and size and weight, and this case is heavy. However, you get great physical protection. If you do a lot of emails or want to write reports and such, this is an excellent choice.
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Record home or office activity effectively with eufyCam 2 Pro 2K surveillance system. The 16GB of storage provides ample space for videos, while the two high-resolution cameras capture detailed security footage from multiple angles. eufyCam 2 Pro 2K surveillance system works with the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for seamless hands-free operation. All features are included with no monthly fee, plus you can save on contractor costs with an easy set-up design and all installation materials provided in the box.
Customer Rating
4
Simple to install and use
on June 19, 2020
Posted by: Capshroud
from Lawrence
The EufyCam 2 system has two major claims to fame. The cameras are wireless with batteries rated to last one year on a charge, and video is stored locally so no monitoring service or fee is needed. This means no wiring and no monthly fees. This kit comes with two cameras, but the system can handle up to six.
The cameras seem very solid and well built. Installation and setup are very straight forward if you follow the simple instructions. You must install the Eufy Security app on your phone or tablet (unfortunately there is no PC app yet) and establish an account. Then the base station has to be connected to your router with the included ethernet cable for the initial setup and firmware update. The cameras are then paired to the base. Apparently, the base station acts as a WIFI extender and can be moved to a different location after this process is completed. This might be helpful if you’re having range issues and maintaining a connection, but the ethernet connection is recommended. During the setup, you name your base and cameras. For example … Joeshome, front door, backyard, etc. At this point, you install the cameras. Both magnetic (indoor) mounts and screw-on mounts are provided. The app will check the connection and let you know to the signal is good enough. I’ve had no issue with range even with the base on my second floor and a camera set behind my detached garage probably 75 feet away.
The base has 16 GB of internal memory, and all recorded video with audio is saved locally. I haven’t tried it, but the system claims to be compatible with Apple Homekit as well as Alexa and Google Assistant. The video quality is quite nice and in color when well lighted or in daylight, and it’s acceptable at night when using its own infrared lighting. As with any very wide-angle camera, there’s a lot of barrel distortion. I believe the field of view was stated as 140 degrees. The app is fairly full-featured with control for motion sensitivity, defined view areas for motion detection, alarms, push notifications, home and away modes, schedule by the time of day, live viewing and a talk feature. There’s even a geofencing mode that can be used to automatically activate features when your phone leaves home. The system has the AI ability to be set to only activate and record when it detects humans. That saves a lot of unnecessary video of animals and such.
Wherever you are … remote or at home, you can receive real-time push notifications and access the cameras live or recorded events. There’s quite a lot packed into a small and simple to use package, and I would recommend it to a friend as a basic home monitoring and security system. Whether the one-year battery charge is accurate will take some while to verify. If there were a PC app and higher cam resolution with less distortion, this would be near perfect system. As it is, it’s pretty darn good.
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Experience crystal-clear sound quality with this Sony 3.1 Ch. Atmos sound bar. Vertical sound engine technology creates cinematic audio that seriously enhances your listening experience. Enjoy smartphone and iPad streaming with voice-activated Bluetooth technology. This Sony 3.1 Ch. Atmos sound bar is easy to connect and features an adjustable 7.12-channel entertainment mode for enhanced listening.
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The build quality of the bar is first class and the sub-woofer is decent. I liked the remote which lets you switch directly to various modes … Standard, Cinema, Music, Voice, Night, Immersive, and Auto. It automatically found the wireless sub and connected, and was easy to pair with a phone or other Bluetooth device. You’ll want to use an ARC enabled HDMI connection to your TV for best results. Since I have a Sony TV and 4K player, it was flawless in using Bravia sync for HDMI control of all devices. Just turn on the DVD player, and the TV and soundbar come on ready to play. The G700 does have eARC capability which is the new and improved system that allows non-compressed Dolby and DTS audio to be sent from the TV to the bar over HDMI.
As far as sound, and that’s what it’s all about, my results were varied. When playing a 4K Blueray with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, it was fairly impressive and begs you to push the sound level up. The electronic magic worked, and those three speakers in the bar made for an “immersive” sound. Not quite like having discrete rear and up-firing speakers, but it was impressive and closer than you might expect to multiple speakers. However, with streaming sources, it was a mixed bag. Sometimes there was a lack of spatial definition which muddled the sound and made dialog hard to hear. Sometimes the center channel seemed harsh and overdriven, and often there was no discernable rear channel sound. I did find that it generally sounded better if you keep the “immersive” feature enabled. To be fair, TV sound and streamed network shows often don’t have the best soundtracks. It did make me wish the menu system offered a way to adjust balance and equalization. The sound level is separately adjustable for the sub-woofer, but I still wanted a bit more punch.
Perhaps I expected too much from a 3.1 system using electronic wizardry to simulate up to 7.2 Dolby Atmos sound. The sound from this system just isn’t a true Atmos experience. I found the G700 to be very good but not great. It offers a way to get some three-dimensional experience with a very compact system and at a price less than more complicated, multiple speaker systems. If you’re coming from listening through TV speakers or an older soundbar, it will blow you away.
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Premium. Effective. Elevated. The Theragun Elite is our quietest smart massage. Elegantly designed, lightweight, and fully personalized for your body’s needs. Thanks to its unparalleled power, the Theragun Elite is your ultimate wellness partner and massage device. Now more personalized than ever with our guided app experience to reduce your deep muscle tension, whether it comes from everyday life, work, or workouts.
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I’ve never owned a percussive massager before, so this has been a new experience. Don’t confuse this with any sort of vibrator or other massage devices. This provides serious, deep, penetrating massage intended to be therapeutic and regenerative. At first, it may seem overly aggressive, but you quickly learn to love it as it helps alleviate sore, stiff muscles aa well as various aches and pains.
Theragun was one of the first devices of this kind, and over the past 12 years, it has evolved. It’s still one of the most powerful, but in this fourth-generation series it has fully evolved. It’s quiet and a thing of beauty in design and appearance. The build quality and finish is very high end, and it’s priced accordingly. The triangular shape allows you to quickly change your grip and reach any muscle areas with ease and good balance in the hand. One of the biggest complaints I read about previous Theraguns was a near jackhammer level noise level. That’s really been address with this series, and it’s easy to carry on a conversation or watch TV while using it.
The Elite has a 120 minute run-time per charge. It comes with five different massage attachments and the recharger. This all fits in an attractive carrying case. There’s a small OLED readout which shows which of 5 different speeds you’re using, and a bar graph which indicates how much pressure you’re applying. You can also select up to three downloadable massage programs of your choosing. This is done through the Bluetooth connected Therabody app. Of course, you can manually use the unit as you wish, but when using the app, it will control running times and intensity. You can also set up a personal routine with as many as 10 different programs to cycle through.
That said, my only negative experience was with the app. The Android app has a serious issue and completely bricked my unit while attempting a firmware update. I finally loaded the app on an Apple device which was successful in finishing the update, and I once again have a functional unit. That’s just not acceptable. In Therabody’s defense, they did call me when I sent a support request and have taken note of the problem. Hopefully, this will be corrected quickly. However, I’m giving 4 stars in this review due to this more than minor problem. When corrected, I’d definitely change my rating to 5 stars.
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Keep your floors clean with this ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO robot vacuum. Area mode and multi-floor mapping give you complete control over cleaning areas, and built-in sensors detect flooring types to ensure efficient performance on hard floors and carpets. This ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO robot vacuum automatically returns to its charging dock for effortless operation.
Customer Rating
4
Lots of vac for the money
on March 29, 2020
Posted by: Capshroud
from Lawrence
There’s a lot to like about this robot vac, and there are a few things that could use improvement. From what I’ve found, the Ozmo T5 is a renamed version of the Ozmo 950. Since the new T8 is now Ecovacs’ flagship unit with a newer navigation system, the price has dropped on this guy making it a really good value.
Here are the things I really like. It’s significantly quieter than my previous botvac. You can up the suction power (and noise level) using the app, but I found that unnecessary since it automatically speeds up when it senses carpet. Its low height lets it get under many pieces of furniture to find hidden dust bunnies and dirt. It’s a bit more gentle when maneuvering and doesn’t bang into things much as it learns its way around when building a cleaning map. It’s also smart enough not to fall down steps or drop-offs, but you might watch it the first time just in case. The battery life is outrageously long (rated at 200 minutes). With its high suction ability and side brushes, it cleans deep and gets the edges. The Ecovacs Home app has a lot of features available in advanced mode. It will maintain multiple maps, you can name areas, set automatic cleaning times, establish barriers, and define a particular spot to clean.
There are some negatives. The dust bin is small, and it doesn’t stop and tell you to empty the bin. I’m not sure how you can make use of the long run time with this limitation. To be fair, once it’s cleaned a time or two there’s less to pick up, so it should last longer between dumps. Although the app has all kinds of advanced features, it’s a little glitchy and lacks instructions or thorough tutorials. Be prepared for some trial and error efforts. As a tip, switch it to advanced mode before you start to avoid losing an established map if you later change. This is also a mopping bot. However, where I’d give its vacuuming abilities a 9, but it’s mopping rates a 5 or 6. When it has water in its tank, it knows to vacuum and mop hard floors and avoid carpet. However, I have both hardwood and vinyl planks floors, and I can’t find a way to keep it from also mopping the wood.
This is my second robot vac, so I already understood preparing your house. You have to get things out of the way and pick up loose stuff it can choke on! I think the newer T8 is supposed to know how to avoid those unexpected things we leave lying around, but not this guy. Also, keep in mind all those charger cables that we tend to let drop on the floor do not mix with robot vacs.
This is a very good, thorough cleaning vacuum, and a big improvement over my earlier unit in most ways. The mopping may work well for you depending on your layout, but I don’t find it a big plus. At the current price, this is a lot of robot for the money. It even comes with a full set of replacement brushes and disposable mop cloths. I’d probably up my rating if the app was as good as the vac and more user friendly.
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Simplify your facial grooming regimen with this Philips Norelco shaver. The corded design supports uninterrupted shaving, while the 4-D flex heads conform to the planes and angles of your face, delivering an ultra-smooth, close shave. This Philips Norelco shaver features rounded blade caps for a gentle gliding cut that's comfortable.
Customer Rating
3
Recommended with reservations
on February 18, 2020
Posted by: Capshroud
from Lawrence
I’ve used Norelco shavers for years, and this is the least expensive version they’ve ever sold. Since Norelco’s can cost up to ten times as much, what’s the difference?
This is as basic as an electric shaver can be. It’s corded, all plastic, and there’s no pop-up trimmer. The good part other than price is that it shaves pretty much like my much more costly cordless version. As with its expensive cousins, pop the head open, and it can be cleaned under running water (unplug it first, of course).
One thing that’s common to all Norelco shavers stated in the instructions … you have to use it a while before your skin and whiskers adapt to the rotary heads. Believe it if you’re changing from a different system, or you will not be happy.
I find it a good secondary shaver where its limitations aren’t a problem. At this point, I don’t know how well the light and inexpensive construction will hold up. Also, Norelco replacement heads can be quite pricey ( typically $15-30), and they tell you to replace them annually “for best results”. I didn’t find a listing for 1100 series heads, so the price is unknown. That makes it difficult to judge if this is intended to be a disposable product.
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Take professional-grade pictures with this Sony wireless shooting grip. Bluetooth technology allows cable-free connection to compatible cameras, while the contoured design helps increase stability and comfort during use. This Sony wireless shooting grip has a flexible tilt function for positioning the camera, and the integrated legs spread to create a tripod for hands-free operation.
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5
Could be just what you need
on February 11, 2020
Posted by: Capshroud
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This is one slick little accessory aimed at Sony’s light and compact mirrorless cameras. It does exactly what it’s intended to do … plus maybe a bit more. If you’ve seen the previous version of Sony’s camera grip, this is improved in every way. It’s longer and therefore easier to hold since it fits your entire hand. In addition to video, photo and zoom buttons they’ve added a C1 function button and a lock (off) switch. Access to a programable camera button allows you to decide what extra functions you want immediately available. Best of all, it now connects to the camera by Bluetooth. That leaves the accessory jack on the camera free to connect an external microphone. That said, be aware this means your camera MUST have Bluetooth control capabilities to connect.
The build quality is very good and as with the previous model, the legs fold out turning it into a solid little desktop tripod. It was easy to pair with the camera, and it feels solid and smooth to the touch. The head rotates and locks every 90 degrees. It also tilts with detents every 10 degrees. There’s also a fiction adjustment to control tilt and allow intermediate positions. I’m not sure how well it would stay in an intermediate position with a large, heavy lens. That probably isn’t an issue because this grip is really aimed at walkabout and video blog use. When you pair it with the newer Sony cameras which have screens that rotate fully up and forward, you’re all set to do vlogs. To use an external mic with the screen fully up, you’ll need a cage or cold shoe offset bracket, but you have the camera jack available to plug it in. In walkabout use, it feels very comfortable and steady while giving more versatility in where you position the camera. Being Bluetooth connected you can use it off the camera for remote control. Since Sony’s mobile app gives you that ability from your phone plus a remote image, that may be of limited use and appeal.
This is not intended to be a jack of all trades accessory. It has some specific uses that it does very well, and you must have a supported camera to use it. If that’s you, it is absolutely worth the extra few bucks over the previous grip to get the extra features. It folds up quite compactly and is a very handy accessory to carry.
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Take professional-grade pictures with this Sony wireless shooting grip. Bluetooth technology allows cable-free connection to compatible cameras, while the contoured design helps increase stability and comfort during use. This Sony wireless shooting grip has a flexible tilt function for positioning the camera, and the integrated legs spread to create a tripod for hands-free operation.
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You might really need this
on February 5, 2020
Posted by: Capshroud
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Aimed at Sony’s light and compact mirrorless cameras, this is one slick little accessor that does exactly what it’s intended to do … plus maybe a bit more. If you’ve seen the previous version of Sony’s camera grip, this is improved in every way. It’s a bit longer and therefore easier to hold since it fits your entire hand. In addition to video, photo and zoom buttons they’ve added a C1 function button and a lock (off) switch. Access to a programable camera button allows you to decide what extra functions you want immediately available. Best of all, it now connects to the camera by Bluetooth. That leaves the accessory jack on the camera free for an external microphone. That said, be aware this means your camera MUST have Bluetooth control capabilities to connect. As with the previous model, the legs fold out turning it into a solid little desktop tripod.
The build quality is very good. It was easy to pair with the camera, and it feels solid and smooth to the touch. The head rotates and locks every 90 degrees. It also tilts with locks every 10 degrees. There’s also a fiction adjustment to allow intermediate positions, but I’m not sure I’d trust it to stay put if you try to use a large or heavy lens. That probably shouldn’t be an issue because this grip is really aimed at walkabout and video blog use. When you pair it with the newer Sony cameras which have screens that rotate fully up and forward, you’re all set to do vlogs. To use an external mic with the screen up, you’ll need a cage or cold shoe offset bracket, but you have the camera jack available to plug it in. In walkabout use, it feels very comfortable and steady while giving more versatility in where you position the camera. Being Bluetooth connected you can use it off the camera for remote control. Since Sony’s mobile app gives you that ability from your phone plus a remote image, that may be of limited use and appeal.
This is not intended to be a jack of all trades accessory. It has some specific uses that it does very well, and you must have a supported camera to use it. If that’s you, it is absolutely worth the extra few bucks over the previous grip to get the extra features.
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Watch movies or check emails with this Samsung Galaxy Tab A. It has a 10-inch screen for easy viewing, and the octa-core processor keeps up with multitasking or streaming. This Samsung Galaxy Tab A has a battery life of up to 13 hours on one charge for convenient portability and long-lasting use.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Mixed - Good for the money
By Capshroud
from Lawrence
There's a lot good about this tablet. It has a lot for the price such as a beautiful high-rez screen, a fast processor, really good battery life, and it comes with Android 6 Marshmallow (more about that).
A minor irritation is that the hardware navigation buttons are not illuminated. In a low light situation, you have to just know where they are.
The biggest weakness is that it only comes with 16 GB of internal memory. It does support SD cards up to 200 GB. However, I found that Samsung has chosen to NOT support adopted memory in their version of Marshmallow. This is true for all Sammy devices. This means you don't have the option of expanding that paltry 16 GB ... half of which is used by the system and Samsung's baked in apps and overlay.
The bottom line is that this is a fine home or kid's tablet, but you shouldn't confuse it with a real working tablet. Perhaps they just didn't want to steal too much thunder from their $400-500 offerings.
I'd almost give this 4 stars and would recommend it with the limitations mentioned.
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Lawrence
Apps2SD
August 11, 2016
Yes, you can move some apps to the SD card. That ability has been around for a while, but it's not the same thing as Android 6 adopted memory. It's slower, some apps can be moved but they won't work exactly right ... especially after a reboot. Many still keep a lot of data and cache in internal memory. It's a work around.
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Watch movies or check emails with this Samsung Galaxy Tab A. It has a 10-inch screen for easy viewing, and the octa-core processor keeps up with multitasking or streaming. This Samsung Galaxy Tab A has a battery life of up to 13 hours on one charge for convenient portability and long-lasting use.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Mixed - Good for the money
By Capshroud
from Lawrence
There's a lot good about this tablet. It has a lot for the price such as a beautiful high-rez screen, a fast processor, really good battery life, and it comes with Android 6 Marshmallow (more about that).
A minor irritation is that the hardware navigation buttons are not illuminated. In a low light situation, you have to just know where they are.
The biggest weakness is that it only comes with 16 GB of internal memory. It does support SD cards up to 200 GB. However, I found that Samsung has chosen to NOT support adopted memory in their version of Marshmallow. This is true for all Sammy devices. This means you don't have the option of expanding that paltry 16 GB ... half of which is used by the system and Samsung's baked in apps and overlay.
The bottom line is that this is a fine home or kid's tablet, but you shouldn't confuse it with a real working tablet. Perhaps they just didn't want to steal too much thunder from their $400-500 offerings.
I'd almost give this 4 stars and would recommend it with the limitations mentioned.
Capshroud
Lawrence
Adopted memory
August 11, 2016
Navigator is correct that slow memory can slow the system when using external memory as an extension of internal memory. That's why Android 6 (not Samsung's version) gives you the choice of using the SD card as adopted or portable memory, AND it checks the card's speed and warns if it's too slow to work well. This slow down also happens when moving apps to the card as described by other users.
As I said in my review, this is still a very good tablet. It's probably the best out there for the money. It just didn't meet my needs.
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Protect your home or business with this Swann 1080p Wi-Fi floodlight security camera. The Full HD resolution lets you review captured footage in stunning detail, while the floodlight ensures that subjects are illuminated. This Swann 1080p Wi-Fi floodlight security camera includes a siren and two-way audio for scaring off trespassers and potential intruders.
Can the floodlight be wired and howlong do the battery last
It does not have batteries and must be hard wired.
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Gain the edge over your rivals with this Razer Mamba wireless gaming mouse. Its precise sensor delivers unbeatable accuracy onscreen, allowing instantaneous reactions and unrestricted movement with complete control. Tweak the click force to your precise needs to play with this Razer Mamba wireless gaming mouse even while charging and never miss a moment of the game.
Does this work on windows 10
The Brother MFC-J995DW INKvestment Tank all-in-one inkjet printer with tank technology is the optimal choice for your home or small office needs. The MFC-J995DW features reengineered INKvestment Tank cartridges along with an internal ink storage tank to deliver uninterrupted printing for up to 1 year without the need to purchase ink. Business-capable features include mobile device printing, Near Field Communication (NFC) print and scan capabilities, flexible paper handling options, automatic two-sided printing and easy on-screen navigation using a 2.7" color touch screen. With the ink included in-box, the Brother INKvestment Tank all-inclusive solution delivers truly uninterrupted printing, exceptional features, super convenience, large page yields and low-cost printing. Includes a two-year limited warranty with free online, call, or live chat support for the life of your printer. Prints up to 12 ISO ppm*, up to 10 ppm* in color.
Does this printer do photos well
Yes, it does a nice job with photos, but it's not very fast in photo mode.
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Enjoy hours of reliability and speed with this HP Pavilion desktop. Its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 12GB of RAM let you accomplish multiple tasks at the same time, and its 1TB hard drive provides plenty of space for file storage. This HP Pavilion desktop comes with a wired keyboard and mouse for interacting with Windows 10 Home.
Please Explain: Number Of Memory Slots 2 Number of Memory Sticks Included 3
I think that's just a misprint. There are two memory slots and sticks.
6 years, 2 months ago
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Enjoy hours of reliability and speed with this HP Pavilion desktop. Its AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 12GB of RAM let you accomplish multiple tasks at the same time, and its 1TB hard drive provides plenty of space for file storage. This HP Pavilion desktop comes with a wired keyboard and mouse for interacting with Windows 10 Home.
Graphics card? Dedicated or integrated? Does it have it's own Vram? Or shares the 12GB system ram?
The graphics is integrated and shares the 12GB of ram. .
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Watch movies or check emails with this Samsung Galaxy Tab A. It has a 10-inch screen for easy viewing, and the octa-core processor keeps up with multitasking or streaming. This Samsung Galaxy Tab A has a battery life of up to 13 hours on one charge for convenient portability and long-lasting use.
Does it have sdcard slot for sdcard to be able to use through my celular data plan?
SD cards have nothing to do with cellular use. If you mean a SIM card, then the answer is no.
8 years, 1 month ago
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