BeingHonest's stats
- Review count238
- Helpfulness votes434
- First reviewFebruary 18, 2014
- Last reviewJune 20, 2024
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating4.1
- Review comment count1
- Helpfulness votes0
- First review commentJune 25, 2016
- Last review commentJune 25, 2016
- Featured review comments0
Questions
- Question count0
- Helpfulness votes0
- First questionNone
- Last questionNone
- Featured questions0
- Answer count9
- Helpfulness votes9
- First answerAugust 27, 2015
- Last answerApril 9, 2019
- Featured answers0
- Best answers2
Ensure full power for your mobile devices during long drives with this Anker ROAV Bolt car charger. It’s compatible with Google Assistant for voice-controlled navigation and music streaming, and it supports versatile connectivity via Bluetooth, and auxiliary port. This Anker ROAV Bolt car charger’s compact, lightweight design offers convenient portability and storage.
Customer Rating
4
Works fine with iPhone, but with some issues
on April 27, 2019
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
Pro:
-compact
-works with AUX or bluetooth
-compact
-works with AUX or bluetooth
Con:
-still have to open Google apps after certain commands
-volume control bug
-sometimes slow to respond
-still have to open Google apps after certain commands
-volume control bug
-sometimes slow to respond
I have both the Roav Bolt and Roav Viva (the Alexa version) and I find the Bolt to be a better product. Setting up was easy, the overall design is smaller, it worked better, and I didn’t have any hissing sound as I did the Viva. At least with the iPhone, the Bolt doesn’t work as well as using Google Assistant on your phone or in your home, but it still works well enough despite some quirks. Those quirks are likely issues between Google apps and iOS.
The design is much smaller with this version and fits better in my Honda CR-V. The USB ports aren’t blocked like the Roav Viva. Setting up was easy. The Google Assistant app saw the device as soon as it was powered on and I just had to pair the bluetooth. I’m using it with AUX since my car doesn’t have bluetooth, which is why I'm using something like this.
The voice quality was good and voice recognition worked well. It didn’t have trouble hearing commands while I had music playing. Most of the time it responded quickly, but I’ve noticed that it takes longer to react if I’m playing music. It’ll take a few seconds for it to beep and listen to commands. There also times when it’ll take a long time processing a command that I thought it froze. It’s likely a connection issues as with any phone apps.
The main negative I have is that it’s not really hands free and still requires me to switch apps after certain commands. Things like when asking for navigation or playing something from Google Music, it will tell me to switch to their respective apps before it would continue or just not work at all. Other times it won’t respond at all, but instead display the results in the Google Assistant app except that I wouldn’t know unless I check it. This doesn’t happen when using Assistant on your my phone. I assume this would work better on an Android phone.
There’s also a volume control bug when playing music from my phone. I can’t control the music volume on the phone, it’s either 0 or 100%. This forces me to lower the volume on my car to very low (less than 20%) so the music isn’t too loud but then I can’t hear Google’s responses. This is the only device that I’ve experienced this with.
While the issues I’ve had can be a deal breaker for some, I still find it more useful than not having voice commands and Google has the best virtual assistant. I can also just use it to command Siri if I need to.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Keep your head in the game with this Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 audio system. The SuperAmp audio controller is compatible with the PlayStation 4 Pro and standard, and the headset can be used alone with any 3.5mm jack. This Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 audio system brings comfort and audio quality together for long nights of action.
Customer Rating
4
Great sound, but a bit cumbersome to use
on March 29, 2019
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
Pro:
Comfortable
Good surround sound (for PS4)
PS4 and PC compatible (switch in the app)
Comfortable
Good surround sound (for PS4)
PS4 and PC compatible (switch in the app)
Con:
Hub and app control can be cumbersome
Buttons and function spread out between the hub, wire, and app
Must connect to pc to update firmware
Messy wires (when using both USB and Optical)
Hub and app control can be cumbersome
Buttons and function spread out between the hub, wire, and app
Must connect to pc to update firmware
Messy wires (when using both USB and Optical)
Build:
The build is solid. The band has a self adjust padding, but can only be adjusted at three ¼ inch increments. The cups are soft and easily removable, and there’s adjustment to allow better comfort for people with glasses. The plates on the sides can be switched out. The mic is flexible and removable.
The build is solid. The band has a self adjust padding, but can only be adjusted at three ¼ inch increments. The cups are soft and easily removable, and there’s adjustment to allow better comfort for people with glasses. The plates on the sides can be switched out. The mic is flexible and removable.
There are no buttons on the headset, instead all the functions are spread out. The mute button in on the wire, while the volume control is done on the hub. The rest of the controls are done via the app. That’s the one gripe I have with this headset. I rather have at least the mute button and volume control on the headset. I don’t like having to feel around for the wire and hub usually sits out of reach when I’m gaming on the couch.
The hub is a puck with a volume dial and RGB LED. It has connections for optical and mini usb, a bluetooth button, a 3.5 connection for the headset, and an audio out for streaming. The wires could have been sleeved together for less mess, but I can see why they didn’t.
Comfort:
I have a wider head and usually can’t wear headsets for a long time without feeling uncomfortable, but I can wear these for a longer session. It does feel a bit heavy but it doesn’t press down on my head as much as other headsets. I do wish the adjustments has more smaller increments rather than only three. Overall comfort is good.
I have a wider head and usually can’t wear headsets for a long time without feeling uncomfortable, but I can wear these for a longer session. It does feel a bit heavy but it doesn’t press down on my head as much as other headsets. I do wish the adjustments has more smaller increments rather than only three. Overall comfort is good.
App:
The app is where most of the settings are at. To set it up, you have to connect your headset to your phone like normal headphones before you can launch the app. You can adjust the EQ, change the preset settings or create your own, turn on sound boosts, and change the interface to an always on display. Just a note, you can’t adjust the game and chat audio mix in the app unless you’re using both the USB and optical connection. The “superhuman hearing” can be useful as it boost the subtle sounds like footsteps and distant gunfire.
The app is where most of the settings are at. To set it up, you have to connect your headset to your phone like normal headphones before you can launch the app. You can adjust the EQ, change the preset settings or create your own, turn on sound boosts, and change the interface to an always on display. Just a note, you can’t adjust the game and chat audio mix in the app unless you’re using both the USB and optical connection. The “superhuman hearing” can be useful as it boost the subtle sounds like footsteps and distant gunfire.
I did find it annoying that when you launch the app, it told me to update the firmware, but in order to do that I had to download the app for the pc and connected it to the hub. The pc app is only for firmware updates. Seems unnecessary and would be simpler to just be able to do so with the phone app like any other headphones out there.
Sound:
I only used these for PS4 gaming, but for that it’s really good. It’s lacking some boom but the surround is effective and better than other headsets I’ve had so far. You can clearly discern the direction of the sound. In Apex Legends, I can hear the echoing footsteps fade in and out as they run into the next room or are above me. However in Devil May Cry 5, sounds are more distant and lacks the punch. The normally loud sword clanging sounds like someone dropped a spoon. I probably need to change the settings in game and in the app.
I only used these for PS4 gaming, but for that it’s really good. It’s lacking some boom but the surround is effective and better than other headsets I’ve had so far. You can clearly discern the direction of the sound. In Apex Legends, I can hear the echoing footsteps fade in and out as they run into the next room or are above me. However in Devil May Cry 5, sounds are more distant and lacks the punch. The normally loud sword clanging sounds like someone dropped a spoon. I probably need to change the settings in game and in the app.
These aren’t the best for movies. The dialogues are clear enough but lacks the bass to make an impact.
Brief test for the PC, and they sounded ok. Since the app lacks advanced settings, it’s not going to be as good as a dedicated pc headset.
Conclusion:
These are great for the PS4, especially when using it with the optical cable. The design is a bit cumbersome and would have been better if the buttons were more unified. Still, the sound is good and the surround effect works well. And while they’re acceptable for media and pc uses, it’s really not this headset’s strong points.
These are great for the PS4, especially when using it with the optical cable. The design is a bit cumbersome and would have been better if the buttons were more unified. Still, the sound is good and the surround effect works well. And while they’re acceptable for media and pc uses, it’s really not this headset’s strong points.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
The Dyson Pure Cool Me Air Purifier - Dyson's first personal purifying fan. Delivers a focused stream of purified air to cool you with Core Flow technology. Includes a fully-sealed HEPA filter and activated carbon filter to capture 99.97% of allergens and pollutants, including pollen, bacteria and pet dander.
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
Pro:
-Strong airflow
-Filter lasts up to a year
-Remote
-Strong airflow
-Filter lasts up to a year
-Remote
Con:
-Loud
-Expensive
-Loud
-Expensive
Simply put, it’s a nice desktop purifier and cooler, but the biggest drawback is the noise level and the price. It gives a steady stream of cool air, but at higher settings can also be really loud. At max setting, the breeze is strong enough to cool me across a 15 ft room, but it’s too loud and distracting to have it near you especially at night. Realistically, placing it near you, you’ll likely only need to set it at about 50% or less. At night I can’t set it more that 30%.
Unlike a typical fan, this fan has a more direct stream of air and the dome slider can angle the airflow up or down. You won’t feel the breeze unless it’s facing directly at you. It can be nice since it probably won’t blow away stuff on your desk.
The suction seems fairly strong (at max level) and seems to pull in a fair amount of air through the filter. At this time, there’s no mention of how big of an area it can cover so if you need a whole room purifier, then this might not be best for that.
The filter is easy to change by pressing the buttons to pop off the top and pull out the filter. The filter is supposed to last up to a year with 12 hours of use per day, but the replacement filter will likely be somewhat pricey.
It comes with a magnetic remote that controls fan level, oscillation, timer, and filter life, which comes up on a small circular display on the fan base. The minor gripe is that the magnet is somewhat weak.
There’s no Dyson Link app support.
It moves a lot of air, provides a direct cool breeze, has a good filtration system, and is compact, but it can be noisy and the cost is high. I hope in time it would reduce the amount of dust in my room.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Augment your vehicle's Apple CarPlay, Android Auto or Bluetooth system with this two-port ROAV VIVA Pro smart car charger. Two built-in Amazon Alexa-supported microphones let you ask questions and driving directions, take hands-free calls and perform other smartphone-enabled tasks by voice. Tap the mute button of this Anker PowerIQ-driven ROAV VIVA Pro smart car charger to stop Alexa from listening.
Customer Rating
2
Loud static hiss. Alexa works, but not always.
on December 26, 2018
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
Pro:
Bluetooth, AUX, or FM
Two chargers
Hands free calling
Alexa skills
Bluetooth, AUX, or FM
Two chargers
Hands free calling
Alexa skills
Con:
Static buzz with aux and fm even with ground loop isolator
Navigation only opens up google map, still need to confirm and start it on phone
No spotify or your music
Need the Raov app to be running
Static buzz with aux and fm even with ground loop isolator
Navigation only opens up google map, still need to confirm and start it on phone
No spotify or your music
Need the Raov app to be running
I usually love Alexa, and have five different Echo devices controlling my home, but Alexa isn’t best assistant in the car. I find that the best thing the Roav Viva does is allow me to use my phone hands free in any car so I can use the better Google Assistant or Siri and have Alexa on the sidelines. In the short time I’ve had it, I’d either have to relaunch the Roav app, loose connection, long delay in responses, or have Alexa not responding correctly. Worst is that it has a constant hissing which is annoying. Amazon has launched it’s Echo Auto so maybe that’ll be better.
SETTING UP AND BUILD IMPRESSION:
Setting up was easy, albeit a bit annoying since it keeps telling me to download, log in, and set up my Alexa features, which I already did. I did have an issue with it not working unless the phone was awake and the app in the foreground, but was solved after a reinstall. You can use it with Bluetooth, AUX, or the built in FM transmitter.
Setting up was easy, albeit a bit annoying since it keeps telling me to download, log in, and set up my Alexa features, which I already did. I did have an issue with it not working unless the phone was awake and the app in the foreground, but was solved after a reinstall. You can use it with Bluetooth, AUX, or the built in FM transmitter.
You need to have the Roav app running (either launch it each time you get in your car or set it to auto launch) and with location set to always active otherwise Alexa may not work properly. For instance I asked for direction Best Buy, which answered correctly, but a few minutes later she would reply that she didn’t know that location even though I’m right next to it.
The build is surprisingly lightweight. It’s about 2 in. x 1.5 in, so it does take a bit of space and the two USB ports are at the bottom. It barely fit in my Honda CRV. The button feels a bit flimsy and hollow.
WHAT IT CAN DO:
You can do most of the things an Echo device can do, except drop in. You can order stuff, control your smart home, add your shopping list, etc. I would tell Alexa to turn on lights and my TV as I get home. It can hear my commands over music without issues. You can stream Amazon Music or Audible, just keep in mind your data cap if you don’t have unlimited. Spotify is not supported nor is the ability to play your own music.
You can do most of the things an Echo device can do, except drop in. You can order stuff, control your smart home, add your shopping list, etc. I would tell Alexa to turn on lights and my TV as I get home. It can hear my commands over music without issues. You can stream Amazon Music or Audible, just keep in mind your data cap if you don’t have unlimited. Spotify is not supported nor is the ability to play your own music.
You can ask for directions, but all that does is it will launch the map of your choice (either Google, Apple, or Waze) and you still have to reach for your phone to start the navigation. I find it easier to skip that step and ask Siri or Google to find a place.
You can do hands free calling but to do so you need to have the contact set in your Alexa app. Again I end up using my phone’s assistant to make calls. The sound quality isn’t the best because of the constant hissing.
WHY THE LOW SCORE?
The biggest issue I have is the static hissing. With the AUX or FM transmitter, it does it as soon as it powered on, even when I used a Ground Loop Isolator. It makes the sound quality very lackluster and I’m forced to keep the volume low. This is the only device that does this. This alone will probably make me not want to use it anymore.
The biggest issue I have is the static hissing. With the AUX or FM transmitter, it does it as soon as it powered on, even when I used a Ground Loop Isolator. It makes the sound quality very lackluster and I’m forced to keep the volume low. This is the only device that does this. This alone will probably make me not want to use it anymore.
Then there’s the issue with dependability. This is probably more of an Alexa issue rather than the Roav, but it often doesn’t work correctly. Sometimes it would say the connection is lost or it’ll take a good 30 seconds before responding. Other times Alexa will respond incorrectly, especially for location. There’s also been a few times the Roav app didn’t connect to the Viva and I had to unplug the Viva, and relaunch the app.
CONCLUSION
If there wasn’t that hiss, I would have given this maybe a 4 star. Is Alexa the best in your car? No. But with this, I can use my phone hands free in any car, either with Alexa or with my phone’s assistant. I like that I can ask questions, directions, control my home, and listen to Audible without having to touch my phone. Having other Alexa skills and two USB charger is a plus.
If there wasn’t that hiss, I would have given this maybe a 4 star. Is Alexa the best in your car? No. But with this, I can use my phone hands free in any car, either with Alexa or with my phone’s assistant. I like that I can ask questions, directions, control my home, and listen to Audible without having to touch my phone. Having other Alexa skills and two USB charger is a plus.
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Share this review:
+3points
3of 3voted this as helpful.
Use this Sevenhugs smart remote to control almost every device in a room. It has Wi-Fi connectivity and infrared learning to capture function codes from the original remotes of devices such as home theater components. This easy-to-use Sevenhugs smart remote automatically displays the controls of the device it’s pointing at.
Customer Rating
4
Good potential but not there yet. Expensive.
on December 5, 2018
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
Pro:
Easy setup and easy to use
Small and light
No hub required
Point mode lets you point at a device and control it
Easy setup and easy to use
Small and light
No hub required
Point mode lets you point at a device and control it
Con:
Expensive
Battery life
No buttons
Point mode needs line of site between the base and 3 pucks placed on the walls
Not many smart home devices are supported yet
Can’t add extra steps to AV Scenes (coming 2019)
Many functions are either in Beta or coming soon (as of 12-2018)
Expensive
Battery life
No buttons
Point mode needs line of site between the base and 3 pucks placed on the walls
Not many smart home devices are supported yet
Can’t add extra steps to AV Scenes (coming 2019)
Many functions are either in Beta or coming soon (as of 12-2018)
TL;DR If you don’t like tapping on a small glass screen (no buttons to feel and can do it without looking), then this isn’t for you. If you can, then it’s still better to wait a bit longer till more features are added or get the cheaper Logitech Harmony Hub that can do most of the same thing.
I’m no stranger to using advanced remotes to control my various setups in the house. I’m currently using the Harmony Ultimate One and Hub, and it some ways the Sevenhugs is better. It’s just needs a bit more updates to really make it great and to really justify the price. I'm told that updates are coming fairly soon which will fix some of the issues I have with this remote, so I'll give it the benefit of the doubt.
SETTING UP
Setting up to control a device was easy, but not as streamlined as a Harmony. It makes you jump between the app and the remote to finish the process. If you have a device that’s not on the list, then you had to manually cycle through the buttons on the screen and testing each one. It couldn’t find my Sony HT-ST5000 soundbar and I had customize the buttons and layout, but this caused issues with some buttons and inputs not correlating to their functions.
Customizing the onscreen button layout is still in beta, and a warning tells you that once the final version is available, your settings will be deleted.
Setting up the point mode requires you to place each of the three pucks on a separate wall. The pucks, the charging base, and each device must have line of site. How well this works totally depend on the room’s layout.
I couldn’t get it to work with my TP-Link Smart Plugs, even though it’s supposed to be supported.
FUNCTION
Tapping on a glass screen doesn’t make the best experience, but it works once you got used to it. Feature wise, it’s a mix bag. On one hand you can set up scenes (activities) to include some smart home devices like Philips Hue, which is cool. On the other hand, you can’t yet add extra steps to the startup/ending process, like setting certain sound modes or which channels to start on. That’s coming in 2019.
Then there are some minor inconveniences like not being able to hold down a directional button to scrub/scroll through the menus. The screen real estate is small so to really get all the buttons, you’ll be scrolling through many pages.
As it is now, Point Mode is not totally viable. It does work when pointing to devices spread out in the room, but fails if it’s group together, like your AV setup. You can’t use it with scenes yet, so right now you have to switch it on and off. That update is coming in Dec, and should make it better.
Battery life is not good. On stand by it’ll last about a day, but an average use will last about 14 hours.
Device compatibility is still growing. Some devices I tested on had issues that’s being corrected. Smart home devices are lacking, with only a few lights and plugs supported, but more (Nest and voice assistants) coming in 2019. FireTV and AppleTV bluetooth compatibility is coming in Dec.
Spotify Connect (requires premium) works great, just like the app. Particularly cool in Point Mode. Pointed to my Echo and start playing without having to get out the phone.
CONCLUSION
The idea of this remote is cool, and once they update and add more features and device support, can become a good smart remote. It’s just not there yet, especially for the price. For comparison, I could buy the Logitech Elite for less and control more devices, albeit without the Point Mode and scenes for home devices.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
+3points
3of 3voted this as helpful.
Use the Google Smart Light Starter Kit to control the lights using just your voice. Set up in a snap: just plug in Google Home Mini, screw in the GE C-Life smart light bulb, and download the Google Home app to get started. Then just say "Hey Google" to dim, brighten, turn on and turn off the lights."
Customer Rating
4
Google Home Mini is great. Bulb is basic.
on November 30, 2018
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
Pro
Easy setup
Faster response
Easy setup
Faster response
Con
Short range
Not that bright and yellow
Must be paired to either Google Home or GE’s app
Limited integration
Short range
Not that bright and yellow
Must be paired to either Google Home or GE’s app
Limited integration
This is mostly a review on the C-Life and its functionality so I won’t go to much into the Google Home Mini. I’ll just say that the Mini is a great device, with a good speaker and can be linked to various smart devices. I'm only recommending this because you’re getting a great device with the Mini and get a bonus bulb to try out.
The C-Life bulbs are basic and are better suited to smaller homes or those who are not smart home enthusiasts. They’re dimmable but the light gives off a warm yellow tint, and isn’t very bright. They are only a little cheaper than the better C-Sleep bulbs.
They also do not integrate with any other smart home systems like SmartThings, Wink, Apple HomeKit, or IFTTT. And even though it’s bluetooth, you can only pair with the Google Home or your phone (not both).
There are some advantages of choosing the bluetooth C-Life bulbs over the standard smart bulbs (WiFi, ZigBee, or Z-Wave). It’s easier to set up, has a faster response time, and the bulbs are a bit cheaper. However they have a much shorter range and requires the controlling device (either the phone or Google Home) to be close by. According to their FAQ, multiple bulbs form a mesh that help relay the commands to each other and having multiple Google Home devices is more efficient.
The setup with Google Home was very simple. You don’t need the GE app since everything can be done through the Google Home App, without needing their C-Reach Hub. Once connected, you can control it with Google Home and any device compatible with Google Assistant (phones, android TV, speakers, etc.).
Through the Google Home App, you can turn on/off, dim, and setup routines and schedules. The routines settings are a little buried within the menus but you shouldn’t have to access these very often. Really it’s the Google Home App that gives these bulbs better functionality.
While I recommend the Google Home Mini, I can’t say the same for the C-Life. It’s just not good enough on its own. It may get better if they come out with more products that work with other systems.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
+2points
2of 2voted this as helpful.
Feel confident in your smile with this Philips Sonicare DiamondClean electric toothbrush. The precision brush head and five brushing modes promote gum health and get rid of plaque and stubborn stains. This Philips Sonicare DiamondClean electric toothbrush features smart timers to help you brush for the optimal length of time.
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
I received this product free in exchange for my honest review.
Pro:
Convenient charging glass design
Cleans well
5 modes
Automatic timer
Convenient charging glass design
Cleans well
5 modes
Automatic timer
Cons:
Slow to fully charge
This model doesn’t include the charging case
Brush heads are pricey
Slow to fully charge
This model doesn’t include the charging case
Brush heads are pricey
This is my first Sonicare toothbrush, and it took a bit to get used to to the frothing vibration on my teeth and to just let the brush do all the work, but so far it seems to clean faster and better than regular brushing. The brush head may seem small at first, but it had no problem getting all my teeth clean, even the tougher spots, and it only takes about 30 seconds per section. The brush will vibrate, letting you know when to move on to the next section, depending on the mode, then it turns off. It’s a bit annoying at first to try to finish within the short time, but it gets easier.
The charging cradle is cool. You can either put the included glass cup or the cradle over the charging pad. It’s a nice clean look on your countertop. It does take a long time to fully charge, but each charge is supposed to last weeks.
The travel case is nice to have, too bad it’s not the charging one that was stated in the instruction booklet. Those only come with the higher end models.
It only comes with one brush head and replacements are somewhat pricey, at about $45 for a 4 pack, but each is supposed to last up to 3 months. $10 for 3 months seems reasonable, if it actually last that long. Still for $200, it should have included at least 2.
It may be expensive, but if can it provide better oral health, then it should be a worthy investment. Will it make your teeth whiter in 7 days? Probably not, but it will clean better and gentler than manual toothbrush.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Control your Ultra HD and HDR viewing experience with this 55-inch Hisense ULED smart TV. It comes with Google Assistant built in, so you can search programs by voice, and its Android TV operating system provides access to various streaming apps. This Hisense ULED smart TV has a true 120Hz native panel with a motion rate of 240Hz for smooth display of fast-action scenes.
Customer Rating
3
Great display. Dim HDR. Frustrating and buggy OS.
on October 31, 2018
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
Pro:
Good display
Thin
Dolby Vision
Good display
Thin
Dolby Vision
Con:
OS is extremely buggy
CEC doesn’t work well
Dim HDR
Remote is cheap and too minimal
No Amazon Prime Video
OS is extremely buggy
CEC doesn’t work well
Dim HDR
Remote is cheap and too minimal
No Amazon Prime Video
**When setting this up for the first time, before setting any other apps, be sure to change the Google account linked to this TV to your own in the settings menu. For some reason, Hisense decided to pre-link the TV with one of their account.**
While this TV has a great display, it also has one the most frustrating and buggy OS I’ve ever used. It’s prone to crashing, picture settings would revert back after powering down, and the CEC (HDMI Control) function doesn’t work half of the time. Doing a power reset seems to solve some of these issues, but it’s only temporary. It’s a real shame the user experience is so frustrating since the TV has great colors, decent (albeit dim) HDR, includes Dolby Vision, and has pretty good speakers.
Design and Build
This TV is impressively thin, with the thickest part (minus the stand) is less than 3”. The bezels are minimal and blends well with the screen. It does feel a little flimsy, but should be fine if left alone. The stand is about 9” deep and doesn’t have significant amount of wobble.
This TV is impressively thin, with the thickest part (minus the stand) is less than 3”. The bezels are minimal and blends well with the screen. It does feel a little flimsy, but should be fine if left alone. The stand is about 9” deep and doesn’t have significant amount of wobble.
Remote
The remote feels cheap and is overly minimal. The main navigation buttons just blends into each other with little distinct feeling. I often press the home button when trying to press the down button. It’s missing some key buttons. There’s no number pad, making you rely on using the onscreen display. It’s also missing an Input button and the only to change input is to click the Home screen button and navigate to the option on the upper right corner. It’s just cumbersome. Why would they remove the Input button, yet have room to include a Play/Pause button that still bring up an onscreen display to play or pause? Definitely get a universal remote.
The remote feels cheap and is overly minimal. The main navigation buttons just blends into each other with little distinct feeling. I often press the home button when trying to press the down button. It’s missing some key buttons. There’s no number pad, making you rely on using the onscreen display. It’s also missing an Input button and the only to change input is to click the Home screen button and navigate to the option on the upper right corner. It’s just cumbersome. Why would they remove the Input button, yet have room to include a Play/Pause button that still bring up an onscreen display to play or pause? Definitely get a universal remote.
Display
For this price, the display is really good. The colors are vibrant and blacks are good. My unit didn’t have any edge bleed and the grays are uniform. This model also has Dolby Vision, a feature that other higher ends brands may not have.
For this price, the display is really good. The colors are vibrant and blacks are good. My unit didn’t have any edge bleed and the grays are uniform. This model also has Dolby Vision, a feature that other higher ends brands may not have.
HDR is not very bright. You’ll still notice a difference, it just won’t be as stunning as other brighter sets. While gaming, I had to turn down the in game settings otherwise it looked blown out. The viewing angle is also not very good. A couple of feet for the center and the color shift is real noticeable.
Sound
The speakers are Harman/Kardon and can produce good sounds. It’s still feels hollow and won’t fill the room is booming bass, but it does get loud and is clear for regular TV viewing. It’s better to get a sound bar.
The speakers are Harman/Kardon and can produce good sounds. It’s still feels hollow and won’t fill the room is booming bass, but it does get loud and is clear for regular TV viewing. It’s better to get a sound bar.
Function and Smart Features
Extremely frustrating. I have a Sony Android TV and it works well. This version of Android TV, however, is so buggy that even basic functions doesn’t work properly. It either crashes or requires me to unplug and reset it. I’m going to list the common problems I’ve had with it in the five days that I’ve had it.
Extremely frustrating. I have a Sony Android TV and it works well. This version of Android TV, however, is so buggy that even basic functions doesn’t work properly. It either crashes or requires me to unplug and reset it. I’m going to list the common problems I’ve had with it in the five days that I’ve had it.
-Picture settings will not stay as you set them. Even though the settings say it’s the same, the color mode and motion enhancement are obviously changed. I have to change the mode and change it back. This will happens every time I powered it on until I do a power reset. This was also mentioned in the review from rtings.com
-CEC (HDMI Control) usually doesn’t work properly. Sometimes it’ll turn on my Sony sound bar right away, other times it takes a while or just won’t at all. When it does, it takes a bit before it stopped switching modes and is useable. I gave up and turned it off. Luckily I can use my Logitech Harmony to control everything.
-Going in the settings menu can crash the TV.
-Apps can have issues or crash. Netflix would sometimes have a black screen when playing Dolby Vision content and required a power reset to fix. YoutubeTV (not Youtube) stutters every few seconds. I don’t have issues like these on any other devices (Sony and Sharp TV, Roku, or mobile devices).
-Arranging apps on the Home screen doesn’t work. It’ll bring up the UI but doesn’t do anything when you click it or is so laggy that it’ll move once after a dozen clicks.
As for the other smart features, they are numerous apps on the Google Store, but strangely is missing Amazon Prime Video. You can also link it to Alexa, but it requires you to make a Hisense account so I didn’t bother. The further I can stay away from using the OS, the better. I can overlook the CEC and apps issue because I have a Roku and a Harmony remote, but the picture setting issue is big concern if it keeps happening.
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Share this review:
+4points
4of 4voted this as helpful.
MX Vertical is an advanced ergonomic mouse that combines science-driven design with the elevated performance of Logitech’s MX series. The natural handshake position of MX Vertical reduces wrist pressure and forearm strain. The unique 57° vertical angle has been optimized for an ergonomic posture without compromising a pixel of performance. MX Vertical features a 4000 DPI high-precision sensor, resulting in 4x less hand movement and reducing fatigue. And the cursor speed switch allows you to instantly adjust DPI speed and accuracy with the touch of a button. MX Vertical stays powered for up to four months on a full charge – and gets three hours of use from a one-minute quick charge.
Customer Rating
3
Comfortable but expensive. Missing MX features.
on October 22, 2018
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
Pro:
Comfortable grip angle
Logitech Flow
USB or Bluetooth
Can be paired with up to three devices
Battery life.
Comfortable grip angle
Logitech Flow
USB or Bluetooth
Can be paired with up to three devices
Battery life.
Con:
Expensive
Mouse wheel doesn’t tilt or hyper scroll
No thumb wheel
No gesture controls
No Dark Field laser
Tall
Forward and back buttons awkward
Expensive
Mouse wheel doesn’t tilt or hyper scroll
No thumb wheel
No gesture controls
No Dark Field laser
Tall
Forward and back buttons awkward
This one is though. It isn’t a bad mouse and it’s actually comfortable to use. However since it’s part of the MX line and carries a premium price, it should really offer more than other cheaper alternatives. If you really need a vertical mouse and want the reputation of Logitech, it’s not a bad choice. I don’t hate it, just wished they included some of the features found on the MX Master.
Build
A nicely sculpted mouse. The angle is taller than other vertical mice I’ve tried but the base is wider making palm grip and thumb placement more comfortable and, most importantly, more ergonomic. The body of the mouse is rubber and has a ribbed fan design providing a good grip surface. It has a basic five button layout plus a top button to switch between two dpi settings (needs Logitech Options). The middle button, forward and back, and dpi can be reprogrammed through the software. On the bottom, there’s a power switch and a button that can switch profiles for up to three other devices.
A nicely sculpted mouse. The angle is taller than other vertical mice I’ve tried but the base is wider making palm grip and thumb placement more comfortable and, most importantly, more ergonomic. The body of the mouse is rubber and has a ribbed fan design providing a good grip surface. It has a basic five button layout plus a top button to switch between two dpi settings (needs Logitech Options). The middle button, forward and back, and dpi can be reprogrammed through the software. On the bottom, there’s a power switch and a button that can switch profiles for up to three other devices.
Features and Performance
On its own it’s a good vertical mouse and has its merits but if you’re like me and came from previous MX mouse, you’ll be disappointed at what is missing that made the MX Master stand out. The wheel can’t do the ultra smooth hyper scrolling nor can it tilt (The MX Ergo can). I can understand the lack of hyper scrolling since it’s not in a vertical position, but they could have added the tilt. There’s no horizontal thumbwheel and it doesn’t have the gesture control button. The mouse is big enough to have at least one of those. Lastly, the laser is a downgrade from the others. This mouse can’t track on glass surfaces. I just don’t see why this mouse cost so much when it seems like they only tilted the body higher.
On its own it’s a good vertical mouse and has its merits but if you’re like me and came from previous MX mouse, you’ll be disappointed at what is missing that made the MX Master stand out. The wheel can’t do the ultra smooth hyper scrolling nor can it tilt (The MX Ergo can). I can understand the lack of hyper scrolling since it’s not in a vertical position, but they could have added the tilt. There’s no horizontal thumbwheel and it doesn’t have the gesture control button. The mouse is big enough to have at least one of those. Lastly, the laser is a downgrade from the others. This mouse can’t track on glass surfaces. I just don’t see why this mouse cost so much when it seems like they only tilted the body higher.
Using it takes a bit of time to get used to. It’s harder to make precise selections. One really annoying thing for me was the height of the mouse. It’s about 4” tall and often times when I moving my hand from the mouse to the keyboard, I end up knocking it over. While the lack of the thumbwheel wasn’t a big loss for me (only used to control the volume mostly), the lack of the hyper scroll was a big miss. Scrolling through pages seems like a chore now. I also miss the ability to custom map functions to the gesture buttons. The forward and back buttons are somewhat awkward for my small hands. I can reach the back button but have to shift my entire hand to reach the forward. Luckily I’m a keyboard shortcut user so I rarely touch those.
Logitech Options can be quirky. I’ve had weird problems with each devices I’ve used it with, but the Flow feature can be really useful if you want to control multiple computers next to each other. You install Options on each computer and you can travel from one to the other as if they were a multiscreen setup. You can even copy and paste between the two.
Conclusion
It’s ergonomically comfortable but pricey and offer nothing much over cheaper alternative. It gets worse if you compare it to other Logitech MX mice. And while it seems like I was really critical, I can’t say it’s a bad mouse either. If you need it, it’s a good buy, but maybe at a lower price.
It’s ergonomically comfortable but pricey and offer nothing much over cheaper alternative. It gets worse if you compare it to other Logitech MX mice. And while it seems like I was really critical, I can’t say it’s a bad mouse either. If you need it, it’s a good buy, but maybe at a lower price.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Stay connected with this Fossil Gen 4 Explorist HR smartwatch. It has a heart rate monitor, daily activity tracker and built-in GPS to help you keep track of your fitness activities and goals. This Fossil Gen 4 Explorist HR smartwatch syncs with both Android and Apple phones for easy access to notifications and emails.
Customer Rating
4
Good. Best with Android. iPhone missing features.
on October 19, 2018
Posted by: BeingHonest
from austin, tx
Pro:
Great display
Built in GPS
NFC for Google Pay
Swimproof
Fast charging
Great display
Built in GPS
NFC for Google Pay
Swimproof
Fast charging
Con:
Not fully compatible with iOS (no calling or reply messages)
Can be bulky and heavy while working out
Google assistant is really slow
One day battery
Not fully compatible with iOS (no calling or reply messages)
Can be bulky and heavy while working out
Google assistant is really slow
One day battery
This is probably much better when paired with an Android phone as it’s missing two major features when paired with an iPhone, calling and replying to messages. Since I don’t like using speaker calls nor typing on such a small display, I’m okay with that. You’re also somewhat stuck to using Google Fit for the time being. Still a good bang for the buck.
Build and Design
Overall this is a great looking watch. I like having a larger round face than a rectangular one. The display is sharp and vivid and the color on the faces really pop adding some stylish accents. The touchscreen is precise and responsive with no noticeable lag or jelly effect. There are three buttons on the side, the main dial is your navigation and home button while the other two can be customized as shortcuts. The HR on the bottom adds a tiny bit of thickness, but you won’t feel it nor did it leave in indentations in my wrists. The band, out of the box, is way too long and was a PAIN to shorten. Those pins are really in there and I was on the verge of having to buy a pin remover tool. The band has a latch and can be easily changed.
Overall this is a great looking watch. I like having a larger round face than a rectangular one. The display is sharp and vivid and the color on the faces really pop adding some stylish accents. The touchscreen is precise and responsive with no noticeable lag or jelly effect. There are three buttons on the side, the main dial is your navigation and home button while the other two can be customized as shortcuts. The HR on the bottom adds a tiny bit of thickness, but you won’t feel it nor did it leave in indentations in my wrists. The band, out of the box, is way too long and was a PAIN to shorten. Those pins are really in there and I was on the verge of having to buy a pin remover tool. The band has a latch and can be easily changed.
Usability and Function
While there are some major issues that can be a deal breaker (at least for iPhone users), overall this watch met my expectations. The watch is responsive and the display can be customized with numerous faces, each with its own custom displays. The notification can be a second or two slower than on the phone but otherwise syncs up fine. I did have the occurring problem with wifi connection. In theory, the watch is supposed to automatically turn on wifi whenever an app needed to and off to save battery, but in reality it doesn’t want to turn it on. Whenever I tried to use Google Assistant or the Play Store, it often gives me error saying it’s not connected and I either have to keep trying or have to manually turn on wifi to make it work. Speaking of Google Assistant, unlike on a phone, it’s much slower on the watch. It takes a couple of seconds for it to register and start listening and another 5-10 seconds to process what was dictated.
While there are some major issues that can be a deal breaker (at least for iPhone users), overall this watch met my expectations. The watch is responsive and the display can be customized with numerous faces, each with its own custom displays. The notification can be a second or two slower than on the phone but otherwise syncs up fine. I did have the occurring problem with wifi connection. In theory, the watch is supposed to automatically turn on wifi whenever an app needed to and off to save battery, but in reality it doesn’t want to turn it on. Whenever I tried to use Google Assistant or the Play Store, it often gives me error saying it’s not connected and I either have to keep trying or have to manually turn on wifi to make it work. Speaking of Google Assistant, unlike on a phone, it’s much slower on the watch. It takes a couple of seconds for it to register and start listening and another 5-10 seconds to process what was dictated.
App support on WearOS is still lacking. Most of the apps are usually more watch faces, exercise related, or some light task management. I would like to see Gmail supported or some smart home apps included. I would be nice to be able turn off the lights quietly and not have to reach for the phone.
Let’s talk about the issues when pairing it with an iPhone. You will lose out on some big features like not be able to reply to messages or make a call. You will still get notifications previewing the text and who’s calling you but you’ll still have to reach for your phone. With calls, I had the icons to answer or reject the call, but it didn’t work for me. The phone function is built in to Wear OS but, again, clicking on it did nothing. The other issue is 3rd party apps integration. The same app on iOS and Android may not communicate with each other. For instance, I had issues with MapMyRun not linking to Google Fit (more on that below).
Battery
The battery will typically last about one day. With minimal use, even with constant display and background HR on, it can last over a day. Average use with fitness tracking will probably last about 16 hours. I tend to get down to about 25% when I go to bed. You have to make it a habit of charging it every night. On the other hand, charging is fast. Less than an hour charging and it had enough juice to get me through the day. I don’t quite like the charger though. The magnet is somewhat weak and I would preferred a more conventional usb-c cable, but I can understand the design issue.
The battery will typically last about one day. With minimal use, even with constant display and background HR on, it can last over a day. Average use with fitness tracking will probably last about 16 hours. I tend to get down to about 25% when I go to bed. You have to make it a habit of charging it every night. On the other hand, charging is fast. Less than an hour charging and it had enough juice to get me through the day. I don’t quite like the charger though. The magnet is somewhat weak and I would preferred a more conventional usb-c cable, but I can understand the design issue.
Fitness Tracking
I found the watch a bit too heavy and loose to use while being active, but when I did use it, it worked fine enough. Both the step and the HR tracking can be hit or miss sometimes, but may be due to how loose it is on my wrist. The step tracking was most of the time accurate enough with an error range of about 10 steps, but sometimes it seemed to registered a lot of steps when I wasn’t moving. The HR tracker, for me, can swing wildly in normal day to day activities. My resting heart rate would get anyway from 70-100 when I’m sitting still. During workouts however, it did a better job of tracking my active state.
I found the watch a bit too heavy and loose to use while being active, but when I did use it, it worked fine enough. Both the step and the HR tracking can be hit or miss sometimes, but may be due to how loose it is on my wrist. The step tracking was most of the time accurate enough with an error range of about 10 steps, but sometimes it seemed to registered a lot of steps when I wasn’t moving. The HR tracker, for me, can swing wildly in normal day to day activities. My resting heart rate would get anyway from 70-100 when I’m sitting still. During workouts however, it did a better job of tracking my active state.
Google Fit makes it easy to keep track of your activities with a clean UI, but it may be a bit too basic. The issue is that I use MapMyRun and MyFitnessPal, which could link to Google Fit IF I was using the android version, but on the iOS version I could only link to Apple Watch, and there doesn’t seem to be a way to link it to Google Fit. So now it only functions as a basic step tracker for me. Fitbit also doesn’t link to Google Fit without using another app.
Conclusion
Love the display and the look. It functions fine for what I need it to. The tracking hardware is sound, even though the software integration can use some work. Price is reasonable. It’s not as good with an iPhone so if you really need those features then you’re stuck with the AppleWatch, which also cost a lot more.
Love the display and the look. It functions fine for what I need it to. The tracking hardware is sound, even though the software integration can use some work. Price is reasonable. It’s not as good with an iPhone so if you really need those features then you’re stuck with the AppleWatch, which also cost a lot more.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
+8points
8of 8voted this as helpful.
BeingHonest's Review Comments
Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5HP's take on MacBook Air, and it's good!
By BeingHonest
With an attractive design and lightweight portability, this laptop is a (big) tablet size package with full size laptop performance. The laptop is incredibly thin at a mere 10.4 mm and weighting at 2.45 lbs.
Build:
The exterior is a matte finish trimmed with gloss gold, which is reflected with the keyboard. This finish is nice since it doesn't leave fingerprints but the shinny gold is prone to marks. While personally I'm not a fan of the dark gray and gold, it does have a premium look to it. On the back is the headphone jack, 2 usb type C, and a power port, along with the exhaust along the bottom.
The exterior is a matte finish trimmed with gloss gold, which is reflected with the keyboard. This finish is nice since it doesn't leave fingerprints but the shinny gold is prone to marks. While personally I'm not a fan of the dark gray and gold, it does have a premium look to it. On the back is the headphone jack, 2 usb type C, and a power port, along with the exhaust along the bottom.
Display:
The Spectre comes with a 13 inch IPS 1080p display, and while not on par with a retina display, is clear and sharp. You really don't need a higher resolution for this size. The display setting is default to a custom setting in windows, which I find to be about right. The screen is glossy, which can be annoying. The viewing angle is great! I was surprised that this was an IPS panel.
The Spectre comes with a 13 inch IPS 1080p display, and while not on par with a retina display, is clear and sharp. You really don't need a higher resolution for this size. The display setting is default to a custom setting in windows, which I find to be about right. The screen is glossy, which can be annoying. The viewing angle is great! I was surprised that this was an IPS panel.
Keyboard and trackpad:
The keyboard is a typical chicklet type key and is responsive and easy to type with. It is backlit and with the gold trimmed keys, gives a nice glowing effect. The glass trackpad is nice and smooth and functions like a button with gesture controls (which I mostly disabled). It's essentially an Apple trackpad.
The keyboard is a typical chicklet type key and is responsive and easy to type with. It is backlit and with the gold trimmed keys, gives a nice glowing effect. The glass trackpad is nice and smooth and functions like a button with gesture controls (which I mostly disabled). It's essentially an Apple trackpad.
Speakers:
The speakers sandwich the entire keyboard, and while HP boast that it's custom tuned by Bang & Olufsen, it performs like what you would expect from tiny speakers on a tablet. Not so good, but considering its size, is adequate for watching videos. With music, it tends to crack at higher volumes and the bass is lacking. Still, the speakers can produce good volume and the individual channels stands out.
The speakers sandwich the entire keyboard, and while HP boast that it's custom tuned by Bang & Olufsen, it performs like what you would expect from tiny speakers on a tablet. Not so good, but considering its size, is adequate for watching videos. With music, it tends to crack at higher volumes and the bass is lacking. Still, the speakers can produce good volume and the individual channels stands out.
Performance:
With an i7 and 8 gb of ram, this laptop can handle any day to day task without a hitch. Just don't expect to do any modern gaming with this. Thanks to its PCIe SSD, this thing is fast. It boots up faster than my gaming desktop. But with only 256gb of storage, you might need an external drive. I'm used to gaming laptop so to me the battery life is very good. I can get at least 5 hours of use without optimizing the brightness and performance. It takes a few hours to fully charge and you should be good to go for a while. There doesn't seem to be a way to replace the ssd or battery so I'm hoping they last. I have one major issue with the performance, and is that it can get hot, not warm, but hot. Installing windows update, this laptop got too hot to be in my lap. Doing multitasking can get quite warm as well.
With an i7 and 8 gb of ram, this laptop can handle any day to day task without a hitch. Just don't expect to do any modern gaming with this. Thanks to its PCIe SSD, this thing is fast. It boots up faster than my gaming desktop. But with only 256gb of storage, you might need an external drive. I'm used to gaming laptop so to me the battery life is very good. I can get at least 5 hours of use without optimizing the brightness and performance. It takes a few hours to fully charge and you should be good to go for a while. There doesn't seem to be a way to replace the ssd or battery so I'm hoping they last. I have one major issue with the performance, and is that it can get hot, not warm, but hot. Installing windows update, this laptop got too hot to be in my lap. Doing multitasking can get quite warm as well.
Overall this laptop performs to my expectations. It's thin and light and can handle everyday tasks smoothly. There's not much HP bloatware, which I find refreshing. It comes with a usb C adapter and a slip cover, but in my case is a tad too small and tight. Even with some of its shortcomings, I can't fault it too much given how much was packed into such a small form factor.
This laptop was provided to me for my honest review.
BeingHonest
austin, tx
Thanks for update
June 25, 2016
Thanks for letting me know about the ssd and battery. I didn't see any way to remove the cover, but good to know it's doable. And yes I no longer put it on my lap (laptop-the irony) due to the heat issue. The ventilation is one of the issue I have with this thing, but it's still a good machine.
0points
0of 0voted this comment as helpful.
BeingHonest's Questions
BeingHonest has not submitted any questions.
BeingHonest's Answers
Enhance work productivity and gaming with this Alienware Aurora liquid cooled desktop computer. Its Intel Core i5 processor and 16GB of RAM deliver optimal power to support efficient multitasking, and the 256GB SSD and 1TB SATA HDD keep files and apps organized. This Alienware Aurora desktop computer's high-definition audio and NVIDIA GeForce graphics provide an immersive media experience.
What motherboard is used
No brand name if that's what you're asking. It's a Dell made board.
5 years, 2 months ago
by
BeingHonest
Enhance work productivity and gaming with this Alienware Aurora liquid cooled desktop computer. Its Intel Core i5 processor and 16GB of RAM deliver optimal power to support efficient multitasking, and the 256GB SSD and 1TB SATA HDD keep files and apps organized. This Alienware Aurora desktop computer's high-definition audio and NVIDIA GeForce graphics provide an immersive media experience.
Does this have a 850 w power supply? Which brand/ model video card is used for this rtx 2070?
Not sure about the power supply (not visible without taking it out), but with Dell you won't be getting any brand name parts. Just generic grade. The 2070 is a blower style.
5 years, 2 months ago
by
BeingHonest
Listen to your playlist in peace with these Sony headphones. They have a 40mm dome driver to deliver the full depth of audio, and the noise cancelling feature minimizes outside disturbances for a better listening experience. These Sony headphones have a battery life of up to 30 hours for extended jam sessions.
Really wanna buy these headphones, but does the ANC from these (Sony) create an undesirable pressure to the eardrums? Tried the Bose, they hurt my ears after a while...
I think your case is unique. I haven't heard about noise cancelling causing pain. I have both the Sony and Bose and all I can say is that they are similar, but with the Sony you can adjust the level of NC so that it has less effect in their App. By default, the Sony has a bit of a hiss. It's worth a shot.
6 years, 8 months ago
by
BeingHonest
Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
I am moving to Australia & hear different information about the power adapters. Do I need a converter to charge this HP laptop internationally? I have the adapter & a converter. Just want to be on the safe side. Thank you!
On the power brick, it says that it takes 100-240v so it should be fine internationally.
8 years, 1 month ago
by
BeingHonest
Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
Which available adapter is recommended for using with: HDMI screen Ethernet RJ45 network 2 regular USB ports (for wireless keyboard/ printer/ disk on key, not usb-c) Charging ?
There's no HDMI or ethernet out. It only comes with 2 usb-c so you'll just need an adapter to connect to non usb-c devices.
8 years, 1 month ago
by
BeingHonest
Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
has anyone else had a problem with the speakers?!?! will be playing something and speakers just suddenly cut out. wifi connection fine, tested on video downloaded on device as well but still same issue.
Seems like you have a defected item. I've had this for about a week and haven't experience such issues.
8 years, 1 month ago
by
BeingHonest
Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
Online, the estimated battery life is 9.5 hours. How accurate is this estimate?
Real world applications would probably get about half of that. I get about 4-5 hours of moderate use.
8 years, 1 month ago
by
BeingHonest
Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
What users is this directed towards?
Mainly target for everyday users or office workers that needs portability and good performance. For instance if you're looking to get a macbook air or surface pro (only without touch screen).
8 years, 1 month ago
by
BeingHonest
Stay cool with this Honeywell Turbo Force HT-906 table fan that features 120° extra-wide horizontal oscillation to help keep a large area comfortable. The pivoting head can be adjusted up to 60° for flexible positioning.
How quiet or loud is this fan?
Tired of noisy fans; how is this one for noise? Thanks.
It's a bit quieter but really no quieter than any oscillating fan I've had. This is just smaller and has decent air flow.
8 years, 10 months ago
by
BeingHonest
austin, tx