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The Nextbase 320XR and Rear Window Camera is the ideal solution for all-around protection on the roads in full HD quality. The front cam captures every detail in 1080p full HD at 30fps, with the aid of a 140° wide viewing angle. It utilizes the latest 2.5" screen with IPS technology for easy menu selection and playback. The 320XR uses the exclusive Click&Go PRO mount with integrated neodymium magnetic power connectors for easy installation and removal using just one hand. The 320XR Rear Window Camera connects to your front facing Dash Cam via a supplied 6.5m cable. It fits directly to your rear window with an easy to install self-adhesive pad. The magnetic, adjustable fixture means that it's suitable for angled windows in cars or more vertical van windows. The Rear Window Camera records in full 1080p HD with a wide 140 degree viewing angle to guard against everything from hit-and-run impacts to knocks and bumps in a car park. The 320XR also includes Intelligent Parking, which automatically starts recording when motion is detected, keeping your car safe when parked. For this feature, we recommend hardwiring in the Dash Cam using the Nextbase Hardwire Kit. Footage must be played back on a PC/Mac using Mynextbase Player or online using the free MyNextbase Cloud service (minimum requirements: Windows 10/OSX 10.9). The 320XR is not Bluetooth, and will NOT sync directly with the MyNextbase cell phone application.
 
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Good midrange dash camera with great video quality
on October 15, 2021
Posted by: BillFromKC
from KCMO
I received this product in exchange for my fair and unbiased review.
The Nextbase 320XR Dash Camera with Rear Window Camera is a decent value for what you get in the package. The cameras both record up to 1080p/30 video with an optional 720p/60 mode if you prefer frames per second over resolution. The kit itself is relatively easy to install, with long cables that are easy to run and hide (as long as you're comfortable with popping trim pieces off). It draws very little power from your car battery, allowing for it to run as a security camera for your vehicle as well. The main drawbacks are that the display can be a little distracting at night, the rear camera connection to the main unit isn't keyed (meaning it can go in backward), and the system doesn't come with a compatible Micro SD card. Otherwise, for the price, the Nextbase 320XR is a good value for the money.
First impressions, installation, and setup:
The 320XR feels solid and well-built, with buttons instead of a touch screen so you can control it without having to look at it The cameras both have strong magnets to hold them in place on their bases; the rear camera uses a mount that makes it east to reposition should you need to, and the main unit's mount also has passthrough for USB power. It comes with the cig plug adapter with a very long power cord and a mini USB connection, along with a mini USB cable meant for updating firmware on the device from a Windows computer.
The rear camera does have a break-away cable, making it easy to run the almost 20 foot long video cable from where you place the dash cam to the back of your vehicle. Keep in mind that, with the power and video cables, they need to run in such a way where they won't block airbags that might be mounted in your vehicle's headliner (side curtain airbags especially), so you may need to run the cable under door sill trim pieces and not along the roof. The adhesive mounts are easily placed, and can be removed with some effort should you need to move your cameras.
Before using the dash cam, it's suggested to allow it to charge for a few hours. I let mine charge overnight. You may also need to do a firmware update to the camera; my unit came with the current firmware on it. Firmware updates can be done with any computer running Windows 7, 8, or 10; for Mac users, you can run Windows inside of macOS using virtualization software, and there are free and paid options available.
The initial setup of the dash cam device itself is painless. It asks you for the date and the time, and formats the micro SD card you inserted. Please keep in mind this device needs a micro SD card capable of U3 speeds or better. You'll also be able to configure whether or not the microphone is used, if the rear camera records or not, and the resolution and frame rate of the cameras (720p/30, 720p/60, and 1080p/30 are your options).
If I'm going to knock anything here, it's the connector that plugs into the main unit for the camera. You can plug it into the main unit either way, but it only works when the wire runs to the top of it. The system gives no warning that the rear camera isn't connected correctly when this happens.
Usage:
The Nextbase 320XR is a breeze to use. It knows to start and stop recording automatically based on if your car is running or not. a quick press of a button turns the screen on and off; the button at the bottom of the unit is used for securing recordings so they can't be deleted by the device.
The cameras themselves are actually really good for a device at this price range. Driving at night, I noticed that the camera could see things I could not and did a great job at balancing light levels from passing vehicles.
Playback on the built-in screen is okay for an in-the-moment viewing of recorded content, but you're better off to watch what you recorded on a laptop or tablet than you are on the dash cam itself.
One minor complaint is I wish I could turn off the splash screen sound more easily.
Gripes:
It would be nice if the kit came with a compatible micro SD card. It would also be nice if the kit came with a hard wiring solution; running a small set of wires to the device instead of tucking the wire from the included cig plug adapter would be easier for those comfortable with doing advanced wiring and for professional installers. The keyed camera cable thing would be a great fix, too. Also, it would be nice if the device could transfer video to a smartphone, tablet, or computer using bluetooth or wifi.
Conclusion:
If you're needing a dash camera with great video quality, you can't go wrong with the Nextbase 320XR.
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Enjoy sound with clear treble and powerful bass that’s enhanced in real-time by BassUp technology. 3 targeted modes are individually tailored to cancel out the most distracting sounds in each environment. Voice pickup is free from background noises thanks to Life Note 3’s 6 microphones that use Soundcore’s exclusive algorithm to enhance call quality. Get 7 hours from a single charge and up to 35 hours with the charging case. Choose from the variety of included eartips to find a fit that’s perfect for your ears. Life Note 3’s ergonomic design fits in your ear comfortably and remains stable even when listening on the move. Enhances and emphasizes the sound of footsteps, gunfire, and more for a more immersive playing experience.
 
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Terrific TWS earbuds, especially for the price.
on October 7, 2021
Posted by: BillFromKC
from KCMO
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TL;DR - and Anker Life Note 3 XR TWS noise-cancelling earbuds are a terrific product for a terrific price. The bass is rich and deep, the noise cancelling works well enough in most instances to enhance your listening experience, and battery life is terrific. While I do wish these came with a wireless charging case, I can live without that feature. Audio quality - the most important feature - is amazing for what these cost; bass is clean and tight, highs are clean, vocals are clear, and the soundstage is surprisingly wide for ear buds. All in all, if you're looking to get small TWS earbuds but you don't want to pay for one of the gold standards in this field, these are your lower-priced go to.
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Unboxing and setup:
These came packaged well with the earbuds inside of their charging case, a short USB-A to USB-C charging cable, and 5 sets of different-sized silicone ear bud tips (the medium size was pre-installed). It also came with instructions and warranty literature in the package.
One thing to make sure of, and it wasn't crystal clear in the instructions, is to download the Soundcore app to your phone. It allows you to adjust audio quality and noise-cancelling/transparency mode.
Pairing was super easy - flip open the case and the earbuds turned on. They paired near instantly to my iPhone 11 and I was listening to music within a few minutes.
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Usage:
To power the ear buds on, you pop the case open and pop the ear buds out. To turn them off, you pop the ear buds back in their case and close the case. You'll want to make sure you put tips on the ear buds that fit in your ear canals and keep them in their place; with 5 sizes of tips, you'll find a pair big enough for your ears.
Where the magic happens is with the Soundcore app. You're given the ability to adjust the noise cancellation and sound transparency modes from a point where nearly no sound from the outside gets into your ears to the point that all sounds are slightly amplified and you can hear your surroundings over your music. You have 8 preset EQ settings in the app, or you can customize the settings to what you think sounds good. You can toggle on gaming mode, which helps with lower latency between your phone and the ear buds for better gaming. You can adjust the controls for tapping the ear buds to what you want them to be (or off altogether), Finally, you can configure what Anker calls "Superior Sleep" - a mode that generates ambient noise you can mix, from clocks and trains to fans and the ocean.
As far as music playback goes, it's awesome. While these aren't "DIRTY BASS" ear buds, they don't need to be - they'll cover bass at the bottom to the highs from cymbals and the sound of room ambiance with ease. Everything I listened to sounded good - hip-hop, metal, classical music, and EDM - just good, clean sound. The only problem some may come across is their maximum volume isn't as high as some competitors, but not everyone needs to listen to music at concert-like levels all the time.
Calls on these ear buds are alright. They do LTE/5G HD voice calling just fine, which also translates to better audio quality in FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, and Microsoft Teams calls. While the microphones aren't comparable to a dedicated mic, a boom mic, or even talking on the handset itself, they're more passable than TWS headphones priced nearly twice as much.
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As far as any problems with these go, I only have a minor one - the charge case cover is a little more difficult than it needs to be to open. If the notch on the lid were a little more pronounced and it didn't have a small piece of plastic that comes down over the charge indicator LEDs, these would be perfection.
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Just to recap, the Soundcore Life Note 3 XR ear buds are pretty much the best thing you can get at their price point. Excellent audio quality, terrific features that work well, long battery life - you can't go wrong here. If you're looking at entry-level, look no further; if you're looking at something more expensive, these are still worth considering.
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Make your shower your sanctuary. Spin for an exhilarating cleansing experience complete with a 4-piece skin-perfecting face and body brush system that has self-care down to a science.
 
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Works well but batteries are a pain
on October 7, 2021
Posted by: BillFromKC
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The Vanity Planet face and body cleansing system is a pretty terrific way to give yourself a gentle scrub down in the shower or at your bathroom sink. The included brushes work well for covering both small areas on your face and large areas on your body. The pumice stone attachment is terrific at getting rid of calluses - it's even tackled what I call my "talons", the patches of extremely rough and dry dead skin at the back of my feet that can and do destroy dress socks. The only downside of this device is the battery cover is a pain to open and close. While it won't be blowing through a set of 4 AAs very quickly, it does prove difficult to open, especially the first time (hint - you pull the battery cover down from the rest of the unit, and you may need to wiggle it to get it going). Otherwise, this works well to give you a scrub down.
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Play doesn’t end when the game does. You play games, play music, and play with friends. It’s who you are. All the time. That’s why we designed the G435 Headset for every aspect of your life. The combo of gaming-grade LIGHTSPEED wireless and Bluetooth give you the freedom to wirelessly connect to your PC, phone and other devices. Its 40 mm drivers deliver incredible sound while the dual beamforming mics eliminate the mic arm and background noise. Play never ends with G435.
 
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Terrific gaming headset for the price point
on October 1, 2021
Posted by: BillFromKC
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TL-DR - The Logitech G435 Lightspeed wireless headphones are a terrific value, not just as a pair of wireless gaming headphones but as a pair of wireless headphones, period. They require no drivers to use with your computer and work natively with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chromebook through the included dongle. They also have Bluetooth for use with your smart phone, tablet, PC, or compatible console. Where the build quality kinda lacks (not for the price but when compared to premium options), the audio shines brightly - the plastics feel midrange while the drivers have a well-rounded sound, from bass as deep as you could possibly want it to voices that sound natural and highs that are crisp, light, and sound perfect. For the price, you really can’t go wrong - especially considering they sound better and are built better than many wired options in the same price range. 5/5 - not perfect, but about as close as it comes to perfect.
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Unboxing, first impressions, and setup:
The headphones are packaged well, with plastics tabs and paper inserts to protect what needed to be protected. You’ll also find a USB-A dongle for usage with your computer, a USB-C charging cord, and literature in the package for setup instructions and warranty information. The headphones themselves are a nice mix of matte and shiny black with lime green accents in the headband wire and buttons. The headband is wrapped with a soft, stretchy cloth and the ear pads are soft foam wrapped with soft cloth and are supportive of the headset. They are immensely comfortable compared to other headsets I have with vinyl ear cups and compare in long-term usage to soft leather ear pads. The entire headset is light.
Setup for use with a computer is easy - plug the included dongle in and go. It worked with my Mac, my PC, and my Chromebook with zero setup. Setting up for usage with a smartphone, tablet, or other device capable of outputting Bluetooth audio is a little more difficult than the typical headset - you have to press and hold the power and mute buttons to get into Bluetooth pairing mode, but otherwise pairs easily.
One thing mentioned in the setup instructions is that the battery for the G435 is easily user-replaceable. This is the first I’ve seen of this for any consumer wireless headset, no matter what market it’s in. Most tear-downs you see of other headsets on YouTube shows them being destroyed. I did pop the left ear cup off and, yes, it’s pretty easy to replace the battery if you’re patient.
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Usage:
First things first, these are built primarily for gaming. I played Halo MCC, Portal 2, and Lumines Remastered just to get a feel for these; I also listened to the Dolby Atmos demos from the Dolby app for Windows 10. To say I was floored was an understatement; while it doesn’t beat my 7.2.4 Atmos setup for gaming, I could pick up on Jackyl Snipers in the distance in Halo 2, and the soundtrack sounded amazing. For Portal 2, the ambience was deeply enhanced as it sounded like I was in the old Aperture Labs complex; I swear I could hear Cave Johnson in the distance as he talked about the lemons. The music in Lumines is meant to thump, and thump it did; these headphones have bass for days. And the Dolby Atmos demos? It was like sitting in a theater.
So for smartphone usage, audio quality is terrific and latency is very low, meaning these are great for both listening to music and playing games on your iPhone. While pairing isn’t exactly the easiest thing to do compared to standard Bluetooth headphones, these are worth pairing to your phone as the audio quality is very good over Bluetooth. Just make sure your phone is in easy reach if you want to switch the track you’re listening to as the only control you’re given is volume control.
For both game chat and talking on your smartphone, the microphone’s audio quality is acceptable. A boom mic or separate microphone provides better voice quality and less background noise, but you could definitely do worse than these.
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Final thoughts:
For the price, you can’t do much better than the Logitech G435 Lightspeed gaming headset. They perform better than many wired headsets in nearly every aspect at the same price point, the battery lasts for hours and hours AND is user-replaceable, and they’re easy and comfortable to use. The audio quality is just excellent. If you’re in the market at this price point for a headset, get them. You won’t regret it.
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AirPop is the world’s first “air wearables” company. Since 2015, we’ve been leveraging anthropomorphic & material science with the latest technology to build ultra-high-performance products that provide an unrivaled breathing experience for millions of users around the world. Comprised of an award-winning team of experts in performance apparel, ergonomics, air filtration, material science, and advanced manufacturing. The foundation of our entire range of masks is class-leading filtration that works 2 ways. Every breath inward through AirPop masks is 97% filtered of particles and droplets and importantly today, every breath outward is filtered just the same. Your Air – Your choice. Designed for everyday use, with a super-light construction that ensures the mask’s shape doesn’t collapse. It maintains an air cushion between your mouth, nose and lips for comfortable breathing. KN95 certified.
 
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A good mask unless you have a large face...
on September 25, 2021
Posted by: BillFromKC
from KCMO
I received this product in exchange for my fair and unbiased review.
The AirPOP Light SE fast mask works exactly like you hoped it would. However, there is a catch - if you have a larger face, it won’t be large enough for you.
The masks themselves are comfortable to wear and do a good job of sealing to your face. The packaging claims they’re good for up to 40 hours of usage, so you’ll typically get 5 workdays out of one mask, unlike other disposable paper straws. They’re also extremely breathable - if honestly felt like nothing was there.
The drawback, of course, is “One Size Fits Most” doesn’t mean “One Size Fits All”. In my case, the masks are ultimately too small. I could wear them under a larger cloth mask, but all of my masks collapse the AirPop Light SE, so that doesn’t work for me. However, they fit my wife and my 9 year old fine.
Would I recommend this? If you don’t have a large face? Yes. If you have a large face, however, these won’t fit right. If you can catch them on sale, stock up on them.
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The Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System with XL Smoothie Bowl Maker and Nutrient Extractor* is Ninja’s most versatile and powerful kitchen system–slice, shred, and grate with no extra processor bowl required!
 
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Terrific blender, good food processor
on September 25, 2021
Posted by: BillFromKC
from KCMO
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The Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System with extra-large Smoothie Bowl Maker and Nutrient Extractor - which I'll here on out refer to as the Food Blender/Food Processor - is an excellent combination of two machines that every kitchen needs, but generally not at the same time. Ninja blenders are terrific for making drinks and soups in, as they're fast and efficient at what they do. Add a food processor to the list of functionality and you end up with a must-have unit. The only real drawback is the opening for the food processor necessitates that you cut most veggies, unlike a full-sized unit in most cases, but other than that, I can't think of a single thing wrong with my Foodi Blender/Food Processor.
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Unboxing/Setup:
Everything is packed logically and there's a lot more in the box than you'd expect. You get a pair of smoothie/mixing cups - one that's a standard flat-bottom type and one that has a twist bottom, making it awesome to get the last of your milkshake, smoothie, or frozen beverage out of the cup. You also have the blending and mixing bowl, and several tools to use with it - the standard Ninja mixing blade (which is VERY SHARP, as in I cut my finger on it sharp), a dough blade, and the food processor tool disks and attachments. You also get the blender top and a food processor top for the blending and mixing bowl, along with a flip top, a sealed top, and a mixing top for the smoothie/mixing cups. Note that if you have other Ninja blending/mixing cups, they will be compatible with the blender attachment for the cups that comes with this unit.
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Usage:
I love the new interface for the Foodi Blender/Food Processor. You have a dial controller, three buttons, and a nicely backlit set of displays that shows you the different modes for different tools. Time is displayed on the knob. This is an easier to use interface than previous Ninja blenders with multiple buttons. The buttons are for system power, auto/manual mode, and pulse mode. It's the cleanest and easiest to use interface I've come across on any blender outside of certain high-priced units.
It has power for days. I loaded the blend/mix bowl with ice and water, and let the unit go to town. Within a minute, I had a slurry in the jar, about the consistency of snow with water in it. The food processor blades had no issues slicing potatoes and grating parmesan cheese, but I did have to make sure what I was feeding it could fit into the food processor lid. I also used it to make a batch of gluten-free monster cookies, and it had zero issues with making batter.
Cleanup is easy - rinse the unit out and put it in your dishwasher. BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THE MIXING BLADE, as it's EXTREMELY SHARP.
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FInal thoughts:
The Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System with extra-large Smoothie Bowl Maker and Nutrient Extractor is easily worth the price for everything you get, especially for apartment dwellers who entertain or cook for themselves often and want both a food processor and a nice blender but don't have room for separate machines. I'm happy with this unit and happily recommend it.
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The Acer Chromebook 311 is the ideal laptop for all ages from the very young upwards. Weighing in at just 2.2lbs., it’s ultra-light and easily transported in a backpack or bag. The power efficient MediaTek MT8183C processor and generous battery give it up to 15 hours of battery life, meaning a full charge will easily last the working day and all evening. Get the best of Google, more than 2 million Android apps, Gmail, Maps, Docs and Pics. Back up all your files safely in Google Drive. Whatever your need, this super portable design meets the rigors of daily life—inside and outside the classroom.
 
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A good start but a disappointing finish
on August 22, 2021
Posted by: BillFromKC
from KCMO
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The Acer Chromebook 311 is an okay productivity device at its price point but that’s it. The screen is mostly clear with little ghosting, but it is not a touch screen which is a detriment to one of the best features of this device - the ability to run most Android apps. Audio quality is okay for things like video chat, but that’s about it. At it’s regular price, I’m saying hard pass because you can get a superior laptop experience with Windows for a similar price, or a superior tablet experience with an Android or Fire tablet at a lower price point.
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Unboxing, first impressions, and setup:
When you pop the seal on the box and open it up, you’re greeted with the Acer 311 wrapped in a cloth bag. Pulling the laptop out, the finish looks nice but the plastic feels cheap. The screen has a large bezel around it, half an inch on each side and about an inch on the top and bottom. While I understand why it’s there - the keyboard has full-sized keys - it just adds to the cheap feeling of this laptop. The matte anti-reflective coating on the screen is nice, however.
You’ll find 3 ports on this laptop useful to most people - a USB 3.1 gen1 type-A port, a USB-C port (used for data transfer and charging), and a headphone port. For institutional use, you’ll find a Kensington lock port as well. No SD card slot, no other ports.
The most embarrassing thing about this laptop, however, is Acer’s solution for a webcam cover. They ship two stick-on covers with the laptop, and you’ll be thankful it’s two if you decide to add it; I broke one removing it from the adhesive tab it comes on. If you’re going to ship a laptop with a webcam cover, at least make it integrated into the bezel.
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Setup, usage, and performance:
If you’ve set up the Chrome Browser before, then you know how to set up a Chromebook. There are a couple of things to agree to additionally (Google Assistant and Google Play Store), but otherwise it’s the same.
It turns on quickly, but most modern laptops go from off to a login prompt near instantaneously. After that, however, the performance isn’t terrific for a brand new device. Performance in processor benchmarks is about the same as Apple A8 devices (iPhone 6/6 Plus, iPad Mini 4, iPod Touch 6th gen) or a Cherry Trail Intel Atom processor. Graphic benchmarks put this processor’s integrated graphics in the same league as a 4th or 6th generation Intel Core processor. Considering this is based on the Rockchip RK3399, this shouldn’t be a surprise.
The highlight of this laptop are the keyboard and mouse. The keyboard reminds me of a 2006-2012 MacBook in both look and feel. The trackpad feels like it came from Dell Lattitude or HP ProBook from a few years back, before everyone felt the need to make Apple-sized trackpads on every laptop, and has both accurate tracking and a very functional 2 finger scroll.
Picture quality on the screen was okay with clear video but slightly washed-out color. Audio quality good for video chat but horrible for everything else, as the speakers are good at midrange but shrill on the highs and lacked bass altogether.
As for the centerpiece of any Chromebook or Chromebox, the Chrome browser itself was smooth on websites with only text and graphics, but once motion graphics and video were added in, scrolling became choppy and the experience was not pleasant. WebGL performance was adequate for simple things but would quickly slow the system down for more complex scenes. It can, however, run the JavaScript/WebGL port of Quake 3, just not very well if you go fullscreen. Fullscreen video from sites like YouTube and Netflix are choppy in the browser but smooth in their respective Android apps, even at 1080p.
Android apps do run. However, some don’t work well - especially games - because this laptop is not a touch screen. Some productivity apps like Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and LibreOffice are fine because of this. The included game “Cut The Rope” is no fun as you get further into the game since it relies on quick cuts made easy with a touch screen. In-game performance also depends on how intricate scenes in-game are; while Robloxs rubs at 60 frames a second and Minion Rush runs at a comfortable 30 frames a second, Asphalt 9 tends to bounce back and forth between 20 and 30 frames per second, sometimes in the most jarring of ways, and that's if you can get it to run in the first place.
Casting the desktop is not a smooth affair at all. As tested with a Sony XBR850C series TV, a Hisense H8G series TV, and both the ONN-branded 4k Android TV Box and 1080p Android TV Stick, using casting to mirror the desktop resulted in choppy video and audio quality. Chromecast from apps works as well as you'd expect that to, however.
Battery life also left something to be desired. Acer claims up to 15 hours and I got 9 out of my first use, screen set at 50% brightness. Subsequent usage averages between 6 and 10 hours, depending on what I was doing. As a comparison, my iPad (2020 10.2 inch) averages between 10 and 12 hours with my son playing Minecraft and watching YouTube on it, and my son’s Dell Lattitude 3189 (Pentium N4000, 4GB RAM, Windows 10) averaged 9 hours a day before getting a battery warning doing Zoom meetings, Canvas (inside of Firefox), Microsoft office, image editing, and even some video editing.
The only thing I did not test was video output from the Chromebook itself. According to Acer's website, the USB-C port supports video output with an appropriate adapter. I managed to fry my USB-C to HDMI adapter, however, so I can't say how well this feature does or does not work.
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Final thoughts:
While I like the way ChromeOS is going, I’m not a fan of the hardware many manufacturers put it on as ChromeOS could be so much more. If Google made touchscreens a requirement, my experience with the Acer Chromebook 311 would have been much better. i’m still offended by the self-installed webcam shutter.
For a very basic productivity machine, it’s okay. For anything else, however, I’d either get a tablet or a Windows laptop and have a better experience overall. I'd give it 2.5 stars if I could, but I rounded up.
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Offer your customers the latest generation of the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drives to give them the capacity they need and the performance they want. With up to 256 MiB of DRAM cache and storage capacities of up to 10TB, the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive maximizes drive and system performance, allowing your customers to spend more time playing the games they love most. Combine the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive with a WD_BLACK SSD for a dual-drive configuration, enabling additional caching of the operating system onto the SSD for even greater PC gaming performance. All together, the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive gives your customer performance, capacity, and an industry-leading 5-year limited warranty for an inspiring three-in-one storage solution.
 
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Tons of storage, relatively fast, requires UEFI
on August 10, 2021
Posted by: BillFromKC
from KCMO
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WD’s Black series (FZBX) 10TB hard drive is a beast of a storage drive for not just gaming PCs, but PCs capable of using it in general. Reads and writes are relatively fast for spinning rust. Just keep in mind that if your computer doesn’t support UEFI, you’ll only be able to access the first 2.25 TB of this drive.
Setup is simple - pop the drive in like any other 3.5 inch hard drive, boot your computer, and partition and format it using the disk management tools built into your Operating System. Then use it like any other drive.
Large file reads and writes are incredibly fast for a hard drive. Every system I tested with showed reads of over 270 megabytes per second with 1 megabyte files. Even small 4 kilobyte reads and writes were decent for a hard drive, though nowhere near as fast as even a SATA SSD. This is a drive that can handle some video editing tasks in 4k on its own. (Just for comparison, the 2006 Mac Pro would read and write at 285 MBps to its SSD while the other systems average between 490 and 535 to SATA SSDs.)
It’s also a good place to keep apps and games you don’t use on a regular basis so you’re not eating up all your SSD storage space.
Where it shines, however, is online backups and storage. Since it’s able to read and write quickly, it’s a good place to keep a large media collection or files you don’t want tying up your SSD but may need to quickly access. It also runs cool, so I’m not concerned about it running for extended periods like I would be for an external drive.
The only drawback is for those of us with older PC systems dating back to about a decade ago. Until Intel’s 3rd generation Core processors came out, properly implemented UEFI wasn’t common. Many systems from that time may be configured to not use UEFI booting, however, so Windows may need reinstallation. Computers without UEFI won’t properly recognize this drive at all.
All in all, the WD Black 10TB hard drive (FZBX) is a solid choice for augmenting the storage of your SSD.
Notes on my testing:
I tested with a 2006 Apple Mac Pro (flashed with 2007 Mac Pro firmware) running OS X 10.7 Lion, a 2009 Mac Pro (flashed with 2012 firmware) running macOS 11 Big Sur, a Dell Optiplex 780 running Windows 10, a HP EliteDesk 800 G1 running Windows 10, a system I put together with an Asus H81i-Plus motherboard running Windows 10, and a system I put together with an Aorus B550 Pro AX motherboard running Windows 11 Preview. The Macs, the HP, and the self-built systems recognized the drive as 10TB while the Dell recognized the hard drive as 2.25 TB in its BIOS setup.
Not wanting to risk damage to this drive, I stopped testing with the Dell at that point. Just know that if you connect this drive to a non-UEFI compliant PC (or one not in UEFI boot mode) or a PPC Mac, you risk damaging this drive.
The Macs reported the drives at 9.97TB formatted and available for use while the Windows machines mentioned here reported 9.09 TB available; this is due to how the different operating systems report hard drive space (Apple used base-10 while Windows uses a base-2 system). I did confirm that both OSes reported identical byte counts, however. (10,000,308,438,400 bytes exactly).
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The Arozzi Favo is a featherweight Mouse with the powerful Pixart 3389 sensor and Omron 20M switches. The honeycomb pattern provides ventilation to keep your palms cool and fresh during use. The Arozzi Favo Ultra Light Gaming Mouse will raise your game to a new level!
 
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Solid, non-distracting gaming mouse
on August 2, 2021
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The Arozzi Favo lightweight gaming mouse lives up to it's name - it's lightweight and it's great for gaming. The layout is comfortable, the buttons feel solid, and even the honeycomb shell is helpful in that it helps keep your hand cooler.
Setup is easy - connect it to your computer and you're off. You can control the RGB with a button on the bottom of the mouse, You can also control the RGB lighting with optional software (unlike other gaming peripherals, it's not mandatory to download for lighting control). You can also adjust the mouse DPI on-the-fly.
I didn't think I was going to like the honeycomb design at first, but it grew on me. While it did mark my hand after a few hours of Gears 5, it went away fairly quickly. The lightness of the mouse did take a little getting used to, however, but it made quick movements even easier.
I don't think there's anything I didn't like about this mouse. For its price, it's a terrific value.
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The Barracuda X is a slim, lightweight headset designed for maximum versatility. It is a 4-in-1 wireless headset, with a USB-C dongle that allows wireless connection to PC, PlayStation, Switch and Android. Incredibly comfortable with swivelling earcups, plush memory foam ear cushions and weighing just under 250g, the Barracuda X is a gamer’s ideal multi-purpose headset for gaming both indoors and on the go.
 
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Solid headset for gamers on multiple platforms
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The Razer Barracuda X wireless gaming headset is a solid choice for those who game on multiple platforms. While it lacks Bluetooth connectivity, the USB-C wireless dongle makes connection to modern platforms like Android phones, the Nintendo Switch, the iPad Pro, and computers with USB connectivity. An included USB-A to USB-C adapter cable makes connecting to a console or an older computer without USB-C easy. Charging the headset itself is also easy thanks to its USB-C connector. There's also an analog feature with included cable with this headset, which is handy if you have older devices or you want to use these with an iPhone (make sure you have a Lightning to headphone adapter).
Audio quality is pretty great overall - I didn't notice a difference between lossless streaming on Apple Music with these using a wired or wireless connection on my Mac. The microphone is clear and doesn't pick up on too much background noise. Bass is clear, highs are clear, and voices don't get muddy as you turn up the volume.
They're also surprisingly comfortable for longer gaming sessions. I kept at it with my Switch for a few hours and while I did realize I had them on, they stayed cool and comfortable.
Even the price for these are good. I was expecting the "Razer Tax", and these don't have that.
The biggest and only drawback I have with these is the lack of Bluetooth; I'd like to connect them to my iPhone without the cable, even with audio quality loss. If there's any other drawback for anyone, it's the lack of RGB lighting on them. While this doesn't bother me at all (I find RGB distracting), I realize some people want RGB.
All in all, Razer did well with the Barracuda X headset.
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Westinghouse HDTV: Enjoy your favorite movies, shows, games and sporting events in realistic 1080p resolution on this Westinghouse HDTV's LED panel. Ensure fast-moving scenes remain clear with a 60Hz refresh rate that minimizes blurring and ghosting.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
No HD tuner
By Westingtonhouse
I can not imagine that tv in today time do not have digiter tuner. I bought 6 now I have to return them since i use cable straight from wall for tv from COX
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KCMO
This TV has an ATSC tuner.
August 27, 2015
There's no guarantee that ATSC tuners will work with ClearQAM cable channels, and even so, the greater majority of cable providers now scramble all cable channels. Including OTA channels. Because the FCC changed the rules and they're allowed to do this now.
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Sony XBR55X850C LED 4K Ultra HD TV: Experience your favorite movies, TV shows and video clips in a new way with incredible 4K upscaling. Advanced features from Android TV and Playstation Now allow you to browse sites, stream games and perform voice searches.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Big Time 3-D problems
By Mike
I am writing to review the “XBR-55X850C”. HOWEVER, I have read multiple web pages that state this problem is happening with all Sony 3-D televisions, in the United States AND Europe, and that customers are not receiving ANY customer service, or any help from Sony whatsoever.
I have called 3 times and have been hung up on each time.
So, if you are looking for a great 3-D experience and excellent SONY customer service, LOOK ELSEWHERE. Sony rolled out an update for this television at the end of November of 2015. After the update, when viewing 3-D content, the display mode function of the current screen is continuously showing the current screen mode of the television. ALL THE TIME. Coming in and out up to 7 times a minute.
So, while watching a 3-D movie, every 5 to 60 seconds, the words “Wide Mode Full” flashes on the screen in the lower left hand corner. It NEVER stops. Sony is aware of this problem, unfortunately, Sony customer service is rude & unhelpful with this issue. They claim that “Sony is aware of this and is working on an update”. When I asked when the update would be released, Sony representatives claim they do not know when this update will be available.
Every Sony representative has hung up on me after not being able to satisfactorily answer the simplest of questions.
Anyone looking for a great 3-D experience, look elsewhere. Sony does not care about this problem. After all, they already have our money.
If you think this is the same old Sony with great products, high standards, and great customer service, THINK AGAIN! This is not your father’s Sony. This is the new, corporate Sony that just wants your money.
Everyone out there looking for a good 3-D T.V. should stick with Samsung. I wish I did. I thought I was “upgrading” from Samsung to Sony.
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Customer service people are never told when...
January 2, 2016
...things get fixed after they get broken. I have this TV as well, and customer service people have no idea when Android Marshmallow will hit this TV set, let alone any of the other 2015 Sony TVs. Considering the Google Nexus Player got borked by the update though, that's probably a good thing the update hasn't hit yet.
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Sony XBR55X850C LED 4K Ultra HD TV: Experience your favorite movies, TV shows and video clips in a new way with incredible 4K upscaling. Advanced features from Android TV and Playstation Now allow you to browse sites, stream games and perform voice searches.
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
tv is great support is non-existent
By ohno
I have been trying to get some confirmation on the hdr xtended dynamic range on the 850b but support on phone sent me unrelated information and online say it is but no documentation to confirm
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850b doesn't have HDR support
January 14, 2016
but the 850c (this TV) does.
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BISSELL SmartClean Robot Vacuum: Easily rid your floors of dirt and debris with this vacuum that uses Opticlean optical sensors and a Triple-Action Cleaning System to tackle your floors. Invisible Wall technology lets you target specific areas.
 
Overall3 out of 53 out of 5
Hard To Program
By FortFun2 from Illinois
Found it is difficult, not intuitive, to program. Others have said if you loose power all your programming is lost, but we haven't lost power yet so can't confirm. I just wanted it to run when I left the house without a set program and contacting Bissell just led to more confusion. But, once I got it working I was impressed with the amount of pet hair it removed.
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I can attest to this.
September 16, 2016
Sometimes, I have to plug mine directly into the charger to get it to charge because the battery is overly drained. Because of this, I don't even bother programming it anymore.
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The new MacBook Pro is faster and more powerful than before, yet remarkably thinner and lighter.¹ It has the brightest, most colorful display ever on a Mac notebook. And it features up to 10 hours of battery life.² It’s a notebook built for the work you do every day. Ready to go anywhere a great idea takes you.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Terrible
By Joel
I purchased this one month ago and it has a faulty display. Best Buy takes no responsibility and will not exchange it for a good one. I have left voicemails for a district manager to call me and no one has called. I will never shop at Best Buy again.
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Yep, take it to Apple.
January 13, 2017
If Best Buy is doing you wrong, just take it to your nearest Apple location and they'll set you up with a fix or a new one.
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Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Bootleg Copy of Secret Life of Pets
By Disappointed
About 15 minutes into the movie the volume became muted and a message came on the TV that this was a bootleg movie. An unauthorized copy. Be very careful purchasing DVD's or Blu Ray movies from Best Buy. They just may leave you and your grand children very disappointed as it did our family.
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This could very well be your DVD or Blu-Ray player
January 20, 2017
causing your issues. The Film Industry (MPAA and associated groups) are known for their draconian DRM systems, first with DVD and now with Blu-Ray and 4k Blu-Ray.
if your Blu-Ray player isn't connected to the internet, connect it to the internet and update its firmware. That should fix all your issues.
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Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
This is the future of WiFi
By neio11
I threw (recycled) away my wifi extenders plus I am now able connect a device with an ethernet cable without having to run cables through the walls because each node has 2 ethernet ports. So for instance, I have one node connected to my modem and an ethernet switch. My 2nd node in another room is connected to an NVR for my security cameras. The speed through the nodes is surprisingly fast. The NVR is capturing HD videos from 3 cameras and it seems to capture fine. The 3rd node is in my living room area. The whole house is covered! Please put a password on your wifi otherwise you'll be supplying FREE wifi for your neighbors. I can have full internet access from 3-4 houses away from my house. I thought installation would be a pain considering you have to setup each node. Well, I shouldn't say "have to" because you don't have to use all 3 nodes. You can use only 1 or 2 and give the 3rd to me. haha. No but setup is a breeze! The only thing is that you have to use a smart device such as a tablet or phone, to do the setup. Velop currently doesn't support PC-based setup but I hope Linksys changes that especially for us "techies"!!! It works with Alexa. You can ask #Alexa what the wifi password is... so they say. I haven't had much success with it yet. It looks clean and neat. It doesn't all those antennas sticking out of it which makes it aesthetically pleasing.
I'm loving so far!
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The setup process basically forces you to put a...
February 19, 2017
...password on your WiFi network. In fact, it's one of three things it asks when you set up the parent node, the other two being "Do you connect directly to the internet or through a modem/router device provided by your ISP?" and what to call your wireless network.
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Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Blazing Speed, Best In Class Performance!
By gadgetguy11
The Linksys - Velop Tri-Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System (3-pack) is packaged in a beautiful & functional box with magnetic closure - it exudes quality! Each Node is protected individually. Just looking at the box, you expect a premium, esoteric product... & Linksys delivers that & more in spades! The shapely Nodes are beautiful & blend with any decorating style.
Simple set-up via the Linksys iOS or Android App. Within minutes, you are ready to go online.
As shown in attached photo, I have 90 wireless devices utilized over 5,000 sq feet / 3 floors: this is a challenging application for high speed Wi-Fi that includes: connected major appliances; BAS ceiling fans & Haiku Wi-Fi connected lights; Wi-Fi Thermostats; Netatmo Wi-Fi Weather Station; 65 Hue Lights; Connected exterior door locks; Wink Wi-Fi connected devices; connected iDevices, Nest & Arlo cameras; iPads; iPhones & computers. Finally, Streaming from 4) Apple TV's; Nixplay Wi-Fi Photo Frames.
And now the Results:
Velop delivers the fastest Wi-Fi speed I have ever experienced and does so consistently! The attached screen capture shows 349 Mbps Download / 23 Mbps Upload. These are WIRELESS speeds!! I pay for 300 Mbps Download / 30 Mbps Upload & our internet service provider generally delivers 300 - 360 Download & 22 - 32 Upload.
Velop is the only Wi-Fi System I have found to date that actually delivers this sustainable speed and does not randomly disconnect the many devices.
High power Wi-Fi requires a high current source. Each of the 3) square white power supplies produce 12 Volt, 2 Amp output! 24VA (Volt Amps) is the highest output of any router I have tested. Better yet, the cable that plugs into each Velop is perfectly angled at the plug so the wire routs neatly through the cable management feature at the base. Brilliant design!
PRO's:
1- Fastest Wi-Fi Speed
2- Easy approximate 10 minute Set-up per hub
3- Velop Nodes are very attractive & blend with any architecture
4- Robust infrastructure yields dependable performance
5- 24/7 Support
6- 3-Year Warranty
7- Easy to use App with great diagnostics
8- Wire Management at the base is excellent & offers a wire free appearance.
9- Three Velop Nodes establish fast Wi-Fi speed across the house on any floor.
10- Expandable: Add an additional Node any time you prefer.
CON's:
1- IP Address range cannot be changed from: 192.***. My 2) existing Apple Time Capsule / Routers had IP addresses of 10.***, but they can be set to different ranges. A different IP Address range requires individually resetting a few devices that previously connected to the other range. For example, each Nixplay connected frame had to manually "Forget" the old Wi-Fi name of the previous SSID, then set up the same name with Velop, even though the Wi-Fi name and password are the same. On 13) Apple Airport Express devices, I had to power down each device to reset it from 10.*** to 192.***
2- IPv6 is not supported as of product release. This is surprising, as my three year old Apple Time Capsule / Router supported IPv6.
3- The first unit set up in under 10 minutes; however the remaining two hubs froze at the same exact place midway every time during set-up. After 6 failed attempts, I held each Node horizontally and kept my hand around it. Surprisingly, this procedure resulted in a virtually immediate set-up! Then I set each Node vertically & it continued to work great.
4- Only one Node can connect to the internet via ethernet. The other Nodes connect to the first Node via wireless mesh connection. I would prefer the option of connecting each Node to a wired ethernet connection. Linksys Technical Support indicated this may be added later as a software update. This would prove beneficial because the Nodes must be located fairly close together (my tests showed less than 40 feet apart at most).
CONCLUSION: My search for the "Ideal" Whole Home Wi-Fi System that consistently delivers 300 Mbps over 5,000 square feet with 90 devices ends here!! I am THRILLED with Velop & give it my highest recommendation!! It has proven to be the BEST ROUTER available for 2017!
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Mine gave me IPv6 OOB
February 19, 2017
and even so, there was a firmware update it applied immediate after setup. I agree that the IP address range thing is annoying though, especially when you're moving from an existing network with static IP devices (NAS, printers, etc.)
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The WD_Black™ P10 Game Drive for Xbox™ gives your Xbox the tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. With up to 5TB* of storage capacity, the WD_Black™ P10 Game Drive for Xbox™ is a top-tier external HDD built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their Xbox so they can drive their game the way they choose. Included with your purchase is a 1-month membership of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with access to 100+ games on consoles and PC, plus online console multiplayer.
 

Can x/s games that require speed (normally needed to be the Normally on the internal drive) able to be installed and played on this drive?

No. You'll be able to back those games up to this drive, however, so you don't have to deal with downloading those games off of the internet. This is useful for both slower internet connections. (200mbps or slower) and capped internet connections (AT&T, Comcast, and others).
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Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe Gen4 SSD for next-level computing. 980 PRO delivers 2x the data transfer rate of PCIe 3.0, while maintaining compatibility with PCIe 3.0.¹ ¹The NVM Express® design mark is a registered trademark of NVM Express, Inc.* Results are based on a comparison with Samsung PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs and SATA SSDs. PS5 compatible with heatsink as recommended by Sony; heatsink sold separately.
 

Has anyone noticed it being hot? Not quite sure if it would be ok for my laptop.

Unless your laptop has PCIe 4.0, it’ll be alright. I used it in a Ryzen 5500u laptop, which is Zen 2 architecture and PCI3 3.0, and it never got hotter than 42℃ under load.
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Stream audio from your TV wirelessly with this Bluetooth audio transmitter and receiver. You can stream to one Bluetooth headset or two headsets and/or Airpods simultaneously. Enjoy the freedom to walk around while listening to theTV up to 100 feet away. Receiver function allows you to bluetooth enable an audio device and stream to that device from a bluetooth phone, tablet, PC. Features include digital and analog audio inputs for compatibility with a variety of TVs and other devices, dual headphone / speaker connectivity, and Qualcomm aptX Low Latency technology for high-fidelity audio with no lip-sync delay.
 

hood up and have bluetooth connected but no sound from Tv.

If your TV doesn't support Bluetooth audio transmitting, you'll need another way to connect between the TV and the sound bar. There's the included optical cable, or you can use an aux cable between your TV's headphone port and sound bar's analog input, or you can connect an HDMI cable if your TV supports HDMI ARC.
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The sound bar for those with small spaces or minimalistic tendencies. The compact Yamaha SR-C20 sound bar fits easily in whatever space is available and can be wall-mounted for even more possibilities. Setup is easy with a simple connection to your TV while Bluetooth lets you stream wirelessly from your mobile devices.
 

Is this capable of connecting wirelessly by Bluetooth to a Yamaha 7.2 receiver ?

If the receiver can connect to external devices via Bluetooth, or if you added a Bluetooth audio transmitter, then yes. If you have a MusicCast-capable receiver with multi-zone capability, then you'd need a Bluetooth transmitter as this sound bar doesn't natively support MusicCast. Keep in mind you'll need the proper cable to connect the transmitter to the receiver if the transmitter is necessary.
 
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Aluratek - Bluetooth Wireless Audio Transmitter and Receiver for TVs - Black
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The sound bar for those with small spaces or minimalistic tendencies. The compact Yamaha SR-C20 sound bar fits easily in whatever space is available and can be wall-mounted for even more possibilities. Setup is easy with a simple connection to your TV while Bluetooth lets you stream wirelessly from your mobile devices.
 

Does this have the clear voice

It does have the clear voice. And it lives up to the name clear voice.
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The sound bar for those with small spaces or minimalistic tendencies. The compact Yamaha SR-C20 sound bar fits easily in whatever space is available and can be wall-mounted for even more possibilities. Setup is easy with a simple connection to your TV while Bluetooth lets you stream wirelessly from your mobile devices.
 

What is the rated voltage for this product?

Input into the AC adapter is 120VAC 1A, output is 20VDC 2.1A 42 watts.
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eufy Security Wired 2K Video Doorbell. 2K Resolution, 5-Day Continuous Video Recording (CVR) on Secure Local Storage, No Monthly Fees, Human Detection, 2-way Audio, and Free Wireless Chime included.
 

Hello, does this have night vision? Does it have the 3 second preview before the video is recorded like the other 2k hardwired? I don't see this on Eufy's website. Is it new?

It does have nightvision and it just records video either continuously or when its motion detection is triggered, no clip preview that I know of.
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eufy Security Wired 2K Video Doorbell. 2K Resolution, 5-Day Continuous Video Recording (CVR) on Secure Local Storage, No Monthly Fees, Human Detection, 2-way Audio, and Free Wireless Chime included.
 

I know the battery operated version of this doorbell works with existing mechanical chimes. Does this new wired version support existing mechanical chimes? I can't find this doorbell on the Eufy website, is this for Best Buy only?

I can't answer the Best Buy exclusivity question, but I can tell you it does not work with mechanical chimes. Or at least I've found no way for it to do so.

It does, however, come with an electronic chime that connects wirelessly and plugs into any standard electrical outlet.
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eufy Security Wired 2K Video Doorbell. 2K Resolution, 5-Day Continuous Video Recording (CVR) on Secure Local Storage, No Monthly Fees, Human Detection, 2-way Audio, and Free Wireless Chime included.
 

Does this use 5Ghz band Wi-Fi? Or just 2.4Ghz

I believe it's 2.4GHz only, which isn't a huge problem unless you have interference issues on your 2.4GHz band.

Reason being that 2.4GHz has a wider range of where the signal's strong.
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Offering the ultimate true-wireless experience for any fitness-loving audiophile, JLab Epic Air Sport ANC offers customized sound and active noise canceling plus industry-leading 70+ hours playtime. Transition from gym to calls, work to a run effortlessly with features like wear-detect, movie mode, wireless charging and more.
 

1. Does leaving the buds in the charging case for long periods of time degrade the battery? 2. Is any operating system specific apps or drivers needed for use? My use case is running it off a Linux laptop without Windows installed

As an addendum to my answer for #2, keep in mind that you'll need the Epic Air ANC app for Android or iPhone to adjust eq, ANC/BeAware, and side button functionality. I'm not sure if this would work in BlueStacks or other Android emulators for Linux; for the Windows and Mac people out there, I highly doubt it would work in BlueStacks for those platforms.
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