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Hear everything happening in the game with this Logitech gaming headset. Low distortion and an acoustic port behind the driver combine to produce precise, realistic sound, and downloadable software lets you customize audio for each game. Play in comfort with the ultra-soft microfiber ear pads of this Logitech gaming headset.
Customer Rating
4
A Definite Improvement
on August 4, 2017
Posted by: bzm3j81
from Detroit, MI
The Logitech G433's are a definite improvement over the G430's. Build quality seems to be improved from the last generation. They are lightweight and flexible, but do not feel cheap or flimsy. They cloth texture on the outside is unique and stylish. Although it is purportedly stain resistant, I'm not sure what I will do when they get dirty. The overall design is simple and the headset looks fantastic. They are initially comfortable, however, I found myself replacing the fabric ear cups after 20 minutes because they were too abrasive against my skin. I'm very happy that Logitech includes a set of microfiber ear cups, that made the headset much more comfortable. However, they don't breathe very well so my ears got a bit sweaty after long gaming sessions. The headband seems a bit tight at first, but time will tell if the tension gets better. I also really like the modular cables, headset and microphone can be unplugged for transport.
These are comfortable for long gaming sessions.
Sound quality is very nicely balanced. High, mids and lows are heard clearly. Bass won't blow out your eardrums, but give enough presence. Since this is a gaming headset, the 7.1 surround is on point. Playing FPS's or games that rely on directional audio is where this headset really shines.
The microphone is an improvement from the previous generation. While chatting with friends in Discord, they immediately noticed an improvement in my audio quality. But I would not use this mic solely for audio recording. Since the microphone is detachable, it allows this headset to be worn casually for music.
The USB adapter allows you to achieve 7.1 surround sound on a PC. Otherwise the various cables allow you to connect to phones, tablets, Xbox, PS4 or even PC to get normal stereo.
I like the accessories. The additional cables have braided jackets and have a nice feel to them. They all tuck nicely into a zippered cord pouch and they can be added with the headset into a larger zippered pouch for transport. I'm thankful for the extra earpads. The original earpads were abrasive enough that micro-movements from turning my head scratched my skin.
The Logitech G433's are a little pricey for the performance. Since Kingston HyperX Cloud II's have fallen under $99, I would still choose them over the G433's. The microphone boom isn't as flexible as I'd like it to be. The microphone picks up my voice and plays it through my headset. The closer I have the mic to my face, the louder the noise gets. I'm not fond of this, but others may like it.
Overall, a nice headset. I would have no problems recommending it to a friend over the previous generation.
My Best Buy number: 0571230660
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Listen to music all day with these JLab JBuds Pro earbuds. The adjustable tip placement provided by the three gel tip sizes delivers comfortable wear, while the two Cush Fins offer a deeper sound-sealing fit. The 10mm titanium drivers of these JLab JBuds Pro earbuds produce high-quality audio for a dynamic listening experience.
Customer Rating
4
Good for the price
on July 6, 2017
Posted by: bzm3j81
from Detroit, MI
The directions were easy to follow to set them up. They charged quickly and connected to my phone without a problem. It was nice that they included different sized earbuds so that I could custom fit to my ears. Once I had them in, the sound quality was decent, especially at this price point. The controls are adequate. They are very lightweight which makes it great for working out. I intend to use these for when I've misplaced my good bluetooth headset and just need something that works.
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Experience clear, crisp sound with these JBL Everest wireless headphones. Their Pro Audio Sound technology provides the sound quality you'd expect in a concert hall or studio, while the echo-canceling microphone lets you make clear, hands-free calls. Enjoy your music wirelessly with the Bluetooth feature on these JBL Everest wireless headphones.
Customer Rating
4
Great sounding headphones, but lacking support
on July 5, 2017
Posted by: bzm3j81
from Detroit, MI
The JBL Everest 310 is very nice looking and great sounding. The standout feature is ShareMe 2.0. This feature allows the headphones to share out the audio to another bluetooth device. If you're listening to some audio over bluetooth, you can click on the share button and pair a second set of bluetooth headphones to these headphones and both headphones will be able to listen to the audio. However, it's not 100% synced, there is a slight delay in the audio on the second headset.
These headphones come in a very nice travel case that includes a 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable and a micro-USB charging cable.
I played some audio over the included cable and was pleased that the headphones automatically turn off (to save power) when the 2.5mm cable is inserted. You still get the same amount of sound, just not relying on the battery.
The headphones are fairly light and quite comfortable. But be warned they are on-ear headphones and not over ear headphones.
The JBL Everest 310 has many control buttons on the right ear cup, but it can be a little overwhelming.
Audio is pretty clean as you would expect from JBL. However, the volume control doesn't go soft enough. I'd almost go as far to say that it doesn't have volume levels 1-3 like on other headphones, you can get as low as a level 4, but then it drops to 0.
They feature echo cancellation, which is helpful on phone calls. But it's really no match for Active Noise Cancellation.
While these headphones boast 20 Hours of battery life, I was disappointed to learn that they do not independently announce battery percentage nor time left. I read in the app store reviews of JBL Headphones app and it seems to report battery levels, but these headphones are not compatible with the JBL Headphones app yet.
I also went looking for the user manual on JBL's site but it was not there yet.
The included Quick Start Guide is set up in a curious fashion. The print is tiny. They start in English for the first few pages, but then it jumps to other languages and the returns to English to describe more advanced features.
As these headphones become more common in the market, I expect JBL to release a firmware patch to adjust the volume control, develop app compatibility to these new headphones and produce a better manual. Once these milestones are reached, I believe these headphones will be a serious contender in the Bluetooth headphone market.
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Control everything from lighting to your refrigerator in your home with this all in one Samsung Mesh WiFi Router and Smart Home Hub. Not only does it deliver an optimized Wi-Fi signal to every corner of your home, it also works as a SmartThings Hub, connecting compatible cameras, lights, voice assistants, and more to create your smart home. Now you can manage your Wi-Fi and all your smart devices from the palm of your hand with this Samsung Mesh WiFi Router and Smart Home Hub.
Customer Rating
1
Needs some serious firmware updates
on July 4, 2017
Posted by: bzm3j81
from Detroit, MI
I expected to get a decent wifi mesh router with SmartThings integration.
I seem to have gotten an incomplete product.
It works great as a wifi mesh router. I can cover my entire house with a relatively consistent wireless signal. The added SmartThings hub is great if you are looking for greater base coverage of your SmartThings network. The added out port on each hub is great if you have a wired computer on a different floor that you want to extend coverage to, and to top it all off, the setup was really a breeze, very simple interface and configuration.
However, the SmartThings integration is very basic and limited in its compatibility. It seems as though they wanted to give users a simple taste of home automation with the focus on selling their SmartThings branded equipment instead of integrating a fully functional SmartThings hub into the system. This becomes more evident when you realize that you cannot use the SmartThings app, and are forced to use the new Samsung Connect app, which is very limited. It's not like their SmartThings standalone hub that integrates hundreds of zwave and zigbee devices, it's meant for beginners who don't have any existing equipment and are OK only buying SmartThings branded devices. So if you have a SmartThings hub today, this won't replace it.
The wireless signal will occasionally drop connections (likely due to my initial placement) and reconnect causing a momentary gap in coverage. The hub itself is very basic in it customizations as will. UPNP seems to be the only way to configure port forwarding as there is no manual control/configuration for this.
So if Samsung could update the firmware to add more controls to Port Forwarding and other wifi configurations, the wifi router side of this would be a decent product. I would also like to see more speed.
Samsung also needs to update the firmware for the SmartThings side to allow control via the SmartThings app and bring compatibility up to the level of their SmartThings standalone hubs the SmartThings side of this would be a decent product.
As it stands, neither side of this product seems "finished". I think this would be OK for someone who has a simple network that doesn't require any customization who just wants to dip their toes in the "Smart Home" pool. However, for about the same price, I can get a decent router and SmartThings Standalone hub.
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Improve your audio experience with this Samsung three-channel soundbar. This unit, which has a built-in subwoofer, channels high-resolution full-spectrum sound and eliminates the need for an extra bass speaker. Use 4K pass-through to connect your Blu-ray player or other UHD device to the Samsung three-channel soundbar for stunning multi-channel audio and a clear picture.
Customer Rating
3
Good, but with some quirks
on June 21, 2017
Posted by: bzm3j81
from Detroit, MI
I set this up the first night, watched a movie and went to bed disappointed with this soundbar.
After connecting the speaker to my TV via the included TOSLINK cable, plugging in power and starting up a movie, I was disappointed to learn that my TV speakers offered better clarity for volume levels under 10. After volume level 10, the soundbar started to provide better clarity, but it was totally lacking bass.
I watched my movie between volume levels 10 and 12 and turned up the bass setting to 6 (max). Still no bass. In fact, my child's bluetooth speaker provided more bass than this whole soundbar.
Thinking that maybe my TV was cutting out the low frequencies I connected my iPad via Bluetooth and streamed some music but was still disappointed. I then tried to set up the Samsung Multiroom app on my iPad and setting up the soundbar for WiFi and struggled with connectivity for a while. Note: My iPad connects to my wireless router via 5 GHz band, the IOS app does not allow you to switch wireless networks. So I set it up via my Android phone which allows you to connect the speaker to different wireless networks specifically, one on the 2.4 GHz band.
I played some music over Pandora and was still disappointed in the lack of bass.
On my way home the next evening, I was determined to call Samsung for an RMA thinking that the woofers weren't connected because most of the advertising and other reviews said that the included subwoofer was great. That's when I had an idea to do a frequency sweep. What I learned is that while this soundbar is spec'ed down to 40 Hz, volume significantly drops out at 65 Hz.
Once I understood that, I began playing around a little more and discovered that the bass doesn't come in until volume level 15. The sound quality then becomes very nice. However, volume level 15 is approaching my upper limit of my comfortable listening volume for my 18'x14' family room.
In short, volume levels 0-10 I was better off with my TV speakers for highs and mids with good clarity and little bass. Volume levels 10-14, the soundbar provides better highs and mids with good clarity but no bass. Volume levels 15 and above, the soundbar provides good overall sound with good clarity.
The soundbar looks nice and has decent weight. I like that there is a somewhat hidden display behind the speaker grill on the right hand side. It's a small display so text has to scroll. Even though you rarely have to use the Add Speaker or Wifi Setup buttons, I found it annoying that they were on the bottom of the soundbar rather than on the back.
It is rather on the large side being nearly 42 inches long and 5 inches wide, and stands somewhat tall enough to possibly block the IR sensor on some TVs.
Therefore, I'm taking one star away for the cumulative quirks of this soundbar, and another star away because I expected much better sound considering the size, weight and cost of this soundbar.
***Personal Notes***
I hope these notes help someone else with some strangeness encountered while setting up this soundbar. These notes are not factored into my review.
I hope these notes help someone else with some strangeness encountered while setting up this soundbar. These notes are not factored into my review.
1. I have an older (circa 2008) Samsung TV. Even though I disabled the TV speaker in the menu, when I turned the TV on and used my Xbox One S to play the Blu Ray movie, the TV speakers were at high volume. I could verify that the TV speakers were indeed turned off and after toggling the TV speakers on, the volume restored to the previously set level. I resolved this by updating the firmware of my TV.
2. Out of the box, my Samsung TV remote controlled both my TV and this Samsung Soundbar, but the soundbar remote only controls the soundbar. This was a little annoying at first, but really got annoying after I turned the TV speakers off because any volume change with the TV Remote would trigger a large "Not Available" message on the TV. Luckily, I was able to reprogram the IR codes on my Logitech Harmony 650 remote to use the Soundbar volume control IR codes.
3. As mentioned above, this soundbar seems to connect to WiFi on the 2.4 GHz band. If your phone/tablet connects to your 5 GHz wireless network by default, it's easier to use an Android device to specify which network to connect to within the Samsung Multiroom app.
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HP Spectre x2 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop:Only at Best Buy Creating stunning presentations on this HP Spectre laptop. It has an Intel Core i7 processor and 8GB of RAM to power the latest Windows 10 applications, and its kickstand provides a stable surface, so you can draw or write with precision. The 360GB solid-state drive on this HP Spectre laptop enables quick startup.
Customer Rating
5
Surface Pro 4 Killer Indeed!
on June 21, 2017
Posted by: bzm3j81
from Detroit, MI
I have to admit, I felt like I was being inducted into James Bond villainy as I was opening the inner box. The outside box is what you would expect, corrugated cardboard. The inner box, however, is a smooth, fancy black topped box with "SPECTRE" emblazoned in silver on the top.
I had one annoyance at the very beginning. In my haste to unwrap or peel plastic off of everything, I removed the sticker from the Stylus and it resulted in my having to apply rubbing alcohol to remove the sticker residue from the stylus.
Otherwise, the system performs very well. Comparing Specs to Price, the Spectre x2 beats the new Microsoft Surface Pro 4. The Spectre x2 packs in over 1 million more pixels in its display, and gives you over 100 GB more SSD storage space with a price tag that's $200 less. Plus the Spectre x2 includes a professional looking vinyl sleeve, a keyboard and a USB-C to USB-A adapter. All of which are separate accessories on the Microsoft Surface Pro 4, making the price difference even wider.
I'm disappointed that the Spectre only has 2 USB-C ports and an audio jack. I would like at least 1 USB-A port.
I've played with previous Surface tablets at work and I was annoyed by the slowness of those devices with their M-type processors and with their near constant fan noise. I was concerned that the 8GB of RAM would starve the Spectre x2's i7 processor, but I have yet to see the Tablet really struggle with performance (probably because the SSD runs quickly). The fan comes on rarely.
Pen input is very responsive. The stylus has 2 buttons, one for left mouse click, the other for erase. I kinda liked the Surface pen more because of the button on top that simulated an eraser when used on the screen and double-clicking it would open up OneNote. But I'm sure I can find the setting to allow me to open OneNote quickly with either of these buttons.
The keyboard is pretty solid. It does not seem flimsy like the Microsoft Surface keyboards. The Spectre x2's touchpad is large. My 2.5 year old work laptop has a touchpad smaller than my palm. So it's been quite the adjustment for me to the touchpad on the Spectre x2 which I would guess provides 50% more width. I find myself clicking in the wrong place when trying to do a right-click. Clicking in my previous Surface experiences have felt a little shallow, but the Spectre x2's click travel feels very nice.
Aesthetically, HP has done a good job. The case has a dark coffee color to it and is accented with a dark golden kickstand and HP logo. I wasn't a fan at first of the look of the texture on the underside of the keyboard, but it provides substantial grip on a table or in your hand.
The kickstand has at least a 150 degree range of motion and feels solid the whole time. It features a magnetic closure, so you never have to worry about it flipping out if you're carrying it wrong.
I also like that the speakers are front facing and produce good sound with the Bang & Olufsen name behind it.
Overall, this tablet is a solid performer with well thought, sleek looks.
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This is more than just a speaker - it's a journey. Starting from the very basic elements of sound and speakers, your children will build a deeper understanding as they move toward assembling their Speaker Cube. At every step, exploration is encouraged and curiosity is rewarded.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Learning "Toy"
on June 14, 2017
Posted by: bzm3j81
from Detroit, MI
Bose really hit it out of the park with this one! I was a little concerned about a DIY speaker for kids. Would they have to make dozens of tiny electrical connections? Thankfully, no. All of the tiny electrical connections are done and sit behind a Plexiglas shield. All your child has to do is plug in power and make a molex-style connection from the speaker to the control board. Assembly of the speaker box is quite easy, but what really earns top marks for this product is the instructional app for iOS devices (sorry Android users). Bose has a simple magnet and a coil to introduce electromagnetism, and build on it to touch on frequency and amplitude (power) and basic waveforms. But if you don't understand any of that, you're still getting a chance to have some fun with things like making the speaker turn different colors or making different tones. And you still end up with a decent Bluetooth speaker. The Bose app had animated illustrations that helped to put things together and a few short videos that helped you understand some concepts. So all of the lessons were broken up into digestible chunks so they wouldn't lose kids' attention. I can really see my kids going back through the app once in a while to play around with different things. I later connected to the BOSEbuild speaker as a normal Bluetooth speaker to my Android phone and it worked great. I kinda wish it had volume control on the speaker itself, but I could easily control volume from my phone. While it is on the pricey side, I'm still really thinking of purchasing more as gifts.
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Meet your large household’s high-bandwidth requirements with this tri-band Linksys Max-Stream Wi-Fi router. It performs at up to 4 Gbps for high-speed Internet access, and its MU-MIMO technology lets everyone at home enjoy smooth, simultaneous gaming and media streaming on multiple devices. This Linksys Max-Stream Wi-Fi router has six adjustable external antennas for maximum area coverage
Customer Rating
4
Great router for a small business
on May 12, 2017
Posted by: bzm3j81
from Detroit, MI
The router that this is being compared to is a Linksys EA9500, kinda the bigger, faster brother to this Linksys EA9300.
Physical:
The Linksys EA9300 is thankfully a bit smaller than the EA9500. If I were to hazard a guess, it's about 30% smaller.
The Linksys EA9300 is thankfully a bit smaller than the EA9500. If I were to hazard a guess, it's about 30% smaller.
It has 4 gigabit wired ports vs. the 8 found on the EA9500.
While the EA9500 sits on the floor, at least the EA9300 includes some mounting holes to let you mount it on a wall.
There is a large square screen on top. When powered on it shows the Linksys name. Even when the Activity Lights are enabled in the setup, it didn't show anything else. By contrast, the EA9500 shows 8 bars to indicate the 8 antennas. I got a quick glimpse of an activity light at one point, but didn't see it again.
After some searching I found out that the additional lights on this screen only appear when there are errors. I believe the activity lights that can be disabled via the menu would probably only be the link lights on the back.
The top and bottom of this router is perforated, presumably to let heat escape. I expect that it will also let in dust, so I will have to make sure to blow out the dust regularly.
There is a WPS button somewhat hidden on the left side towards the front of the device. It just has "WPS" printed on it, there isn't the expected WPS logo on or near it.
There does not seem to be a physical button to shut off wireless signal.
Setup:
After making the physical connections to my cable modem, power and one wired connection to my laptop, I powered on my cable modem first, then the router second. I was rather disappointed that the router insists on completing the initial setup wirelessly.
After making the physical connections to my cable modem, power and one wired connection to my laptop, I powered on my cable modem first, then the router second. I was rather disappointed that the router insists on completing the initial setup wirelessly.
The menu system could use a little more thought. Some menu items seem out of place, such as going to Connectivity to modify the activity lights. I also wish that you could hover over options to get a better description of what the option is. In particular, I was left wondering what "Airtime Fairness" was. There was no manual included in the box and I finally found the explanation online.
Performance:
One thing to understand is how the Guest wireless network works. This seems geared towards small businesses without an option to toggle a much easier home use. A person can freely connect to the guest wireless network, but their browser will redirect them to the authentication page where they need to enter the guest network password to utilize the internet. And each calendar day, you must enter the password again into the capture portal. This would be great for a small business, but at home, this capture portal sequence won't allow Internet of Things or simple network appliances a segregated (from your local network resources) access to the internet.
One thing to understand is how the Guest wireless network works. This seems geared towards small businesses without an option to toggle a much easier home use. A person can freely connect to the guest wireless network, but their browser will redirect them to the authentication page where they need to enter the guest network password to utilize the internet. And each calendar day, you must enter the password again into the capture portal. This would be great for a small business, but at home, this capture portal sequence won't allow Internet of Things or simple network appliances a segregated (from your local network resources) access to the internet.
I am getting great wired speeds between locally attached devices.
I am also getting very good wireless range and speeds. Not quite to the level of the EA9500, but great nonetheless.
Overall, I would say this is a great router for a small business. It offers solid networking performance. If the guest wireless network did not have the capture portal, I would highly recommend this for the home as well.
My Best Buy number: 0571230660
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Deep. Loud. And immersive, too. SoundLink Revolve+, the best-performing portable Bluetooth speaker from Bose, delivers true 360° sound for consistent, uniform coverage. Place it in the center of the room to give everyone the same experience. Or set it near a wall so sound radiates and reflects. This wireless speaker is durable, water-resistant and easy to grab and go - with a rechargeable battery that plays up to 16 hours.
Customer Rating
4
Great sound, questionable aesthetics
on April 7, 2017
Posted by: bzm3j81
from Detroit, MI
The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ is cylindrical bluetooth speaker. This affords the sound to radiate 360 degress around the speaker. Sound quality is superb for a portable bluetooth speaker. For such a small speaker, it really produces rich sound for highs, mids and lows. It has enough volume to probably fill a house, but definitely fills a 10' x 20' room.
The bluetooth connectivity allows you to pair up to two devices at the same time.
In addition to bluetooth connectivity, it also offers auxiliary connections via standard 1/8" audio jack as well as USB audio.
The buttons on top of the unit are power, bluetooth, volume control, auxiliary connection selection, and a select button.
Power is supplied by micro-USB connection or by charging cradle (sold separately).
Aesthetically, it looks like a camping lantern. It's narrower at the top and has a wider base. It even has a rigid loop handle that can't be removed. Once you discount those attributes, it looks similar to a full size Amazon Echo. A cylindrical speaker with buttons on the top and a speaker grill on the bottom half.
At the time of this review, there aren't any user manuals available. What's included in the box is a basic instruction manual. I would like to see more instructions, especially for the Select button.
Battery life is rated at 16 hours. However, I seem to be experiencing a slight battery drain issue when the unit is off. I charged to 100%, used for 30 minutes and did not turn it on for a couple days. I then powered it on and it's down to 90%. I played some music for about 30 minutes and turned it off. Turned it back on to hear the level and it reported 90% and then turned it off. The next morning, it was down to 80%. I suspect this may be solved by a firmware upgrade.
It has a microphone on top which allows it to be used as a speakerphone.
The bottom of the unit features a rubber non-slip ring, a tripod mount, and a c-shaped groove to align the speaker correctly to the charging contacts on the charging cradle (sold separately).
Because of the tripod mount, I have to assume that the Bose engineers meant for the speaker to be elevated to at or above ear level. With the speaker below ear level, you start to lose a slight bit of the soundscape.
The Bose Connect app allows you greater control and allows you to obtain information such as the firmware revision. The user manual in the Bose Connect app has not been published at the time of this review.
Overall a very nice speaker with great sound.
My Best Buy number: 0571230660
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Keep your SoundLink Revolve or Revolve+ Bluetooth speaker charged and ready to go, with the SoundLink Revolve charging dock. It’s a convenient home base for your speaker, and you can play your music while it charges. Just plug the wall charger included with your speaker into the cradle. Available in Black.
Customer Rating
2
Not thrilled with Bose Revolve Charging Cradle
on April 6, 2017
Posted by: bzm3j81
from Detroit, MI
The Bose Revolve Charging Cradle will allow you to charge either the SoundLink Revolve or SoundLink Revolve+ speakers without having to constantly fumble with the micro-USB connector on the back of the speaker.
Once the cradle is plugged in, you just need to sit the SoundLink Revolve(+) Speaker correctly and it will charge. A nice and easy solution to charging a decent speaker.
Unfortunately, there are a few shortcomings.
First, out of the box, there is no charging cord nor wall adapter included. You are only getting the charging cradle.
Second, it is difficult to plug in micro-USB charging cord into the cradle. In order to plug this in, the cord needs to navigate its way about 2/3 of the way in from the back, and about 1/3 of the way in from one side along a channel that is almost too narrow for my stubby fingers while navigating a bend. Why not just plug into the back of the cradle?
Third, its based on contact charging. I was hoping for inductive charging. Inductive charging has been charging electric toothbrushes and many cell phones for years. Instead, there are 4 small spring loaded contacts that transfer power from the cradle to the speaker.
In order to align with the contacts correctly, there is a c-shaped feature on the top of the cradle that matches a c-shaped groove on the bottom of the speaker. I've taken to dropping the speaker onto the cradle and giving it a little twist to make sure I've gotten it onto the cradle correctly.
Overall, the cradle does what its supposed to do. It charges the SoundLink Revolve(+) speaker. Unless I was constantly moving the speaker around and worried about the wear and tear of the speaker's micro-USB port, I probably would not recommend this cradle.
My Best Buy number: 0571230660
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Add high-end performance to your everyday life with the Google Pixel XL. A quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch LED screen and 32GB of memory ensure this phone is able to handle daily life, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protects the screen. Easy cloud storage ensures you never run out of space on the Google Pixel XL.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Amazing Phone
By bzm3j81
from Detroit, MI
First and foremost, this phone is amazing. Performance and quality exceed my expectations from Google.
Pro’s:
- Build Quality
- Phone Performance
- Google Assist
- Unlimited photo storage
- Battery life
- Camera!
- Build Quality
- Phone Performance
- Google Assist
- Unlimited photo storage
- Battery life
- Camera!
Con’s:
- Cost
- Lack of some “flagship” features (i.e. IP67 rating, wireless charging, removable storage)
- Cost
- Lack of some “flagship” features (i.e. IP67 rating, wireless charging, removable storage)
Build quality: This phone is solid in your hand from the moment you pick it up. The aluminum body feels solid and the phone has enough weight behind it to sit comfortably in your hand. I was concerned about the glass portion of the back panel, as I cringed every time I put the phone down on a solid surface, but it has endured very well so far and beyond adding a little flair it helps to quickly identify the top from bottom of the phone as I bring it out of my pocket. The front screen is probably the best screen I have ever used on a smart phone, colors are vibrant, the blacks are deep, and I would put it up against any screen that Apple or Samsung produce. It would really be nice if this was IP 67 rated for water resistance and dust resistance.
Performance: The new Qualcomm 821 processor doesn’t seem leaps and bounds above the older 820 model, but there are times where it is noticeable. Transitions are smooth, scrolling is faster and more responsive, and the phone overall just seems more fluid. The finger print reader is very quick. The camera does load faster than my old phone, but isn’t instant.
Software: The new launcher is very smooth. Took a little bit of time to get used to the “pull up” for the app drawer, but it seems much more natural than the old app drawer button. The Google assistant is nice, but seems to be a slightly more powerful Google now… I expect this will get better over time, but right now seems to be a little basic. Verizon did a great job with the phone’s “bloatware”. I haven’t “noticed” the applications and it seems that they can be uninstalled if I want to. (good job guys). Everything seems to work really well, and the 3D touch is really nice for the applications it works with right now (mostly google apps) but as with most of the software, it will just get better with time.
Camera: This is hands down the best camera I have ever used on a phone. I was worried about the lack of OIS (optical image stabilization) but after seeing how well the EIS performs, it really isn’t a concern anymore. Photos look amazing, the stabilization is awesome, and the HDR+ mode is so fast, I do not even know it’s on. Combined with the unlimited Google photos storage, I really don’t mind the 32GB storage size. Low light photos are amazing and the autofocus is fast. Colors look amazing. I really can’t say enough about this thing. I do wish it had OIS to cover those situations where EIS struggles (lose some details in low light with HDR+ and shaky hands) but I do not think it’s needed overall.
Battery: bottom line, rock solid. I run my phones hard, and normally have to charge them in the car to and from work. (sometimes even at work). But no issues with this Pixel XL. The Qualcomm 821 processor combined with the OLED screen seem to have really helped battery life out. I am looking at 18 hours of life today alone and that’s with about 7 hours of screen time on.)
If you are in the market for a phone, and you have the money, this phone will not disappoint.
bzm3j81
Detroit, MI
Yes 3D Touch!
October 25, 2016
@RTB1980, to answer your question, yes 3D Touch. So when I press and hold a Google application, it displays a context menu specific to that application. It may not be based on pressure sensitivity, but timing. The same action on a non-Google app will 'zoom-out' so that you can drag and drop the app like in previous generations of Android.
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