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Swann - Home 8 Channel 4 Cameras Indoor/Outdoor 1080P 1TB DVR Security System with Analytics - White
The Swann SwannForce has crime-fighting features other security systems dream about. True Detect senses heat and motion-based to trigger red and blue flashing lights (Swann Patent) and bright spotlights to intimidate intruders and prevent crime. The activity also triggers reliable push notifications, with fewer false alarms, and video recordings. The SwannForce Cameras make it possible to see faces and license plates with 1080p Full HD video and powerful digital zoom to watch over entrances, yards, driveways, parking lots, storerooms and more. Know what’s happening at any hour, as the Cameras also display state-of-the-art Night2Day technology, providing full spectrum color night vision, to turn night into day. Mount the cameras inside or outdoors as their weatherproof design is built to withstand rain, snow and heat, all year round. Enjoy free local recording onto the massive 1TB hard drive with no fees ever and the option to backup video securely to your Dropbox account. One way audio allows you to hear what's happening and with the Swann Security app, you can even watch live or playback video on your smartphone from anywhere in the world. You can also speak to see via the Google Assistant or Alexa. The SwannForce Security System combines video surveillance and flashing lights to be an all in one crime prevention solution for any home or business. Enjoy Rich notifications with Swann's FREE Analytics Package which includes: Human, Vehicle, Sound, and Zone Defense Detection.
Customer Rating
5
Great home security cameras!
on April 2, 2023
Posted by: btb2k
This system is a good system that makes installation easy and simple and self-install is really not all that difficult once you've figured out how you'll do your cable runs and hide the cables.
Setup is fairly simple if you have a plan on where you want cameras and plan ahead for any extra cabling that you might need. They do come with 60 foot cables which is not quite enough for longer runs (like I couldn't reach one corner of my house and had to get a longer one for that run) but you can easily get longer ones for those runs. Once you have cameras mounted and cables ran setup of the DVR is pretty simple and it walks you through the process of setting up the DVR and once done you can setup channels, zones, notifications and integration in to your Google Home system which is awesome because it does let you see live video on your TV (with the right Google hardware) and you can control which cameras you see with your voice.
As for the features of this system, the heat sensing and motion sensing works quite well and does reduce false alarms to an extent but the only way to do that effectively is to set zones and use the AI for object recognition. The AI recognition is fairly good and can distinguish people from cars and so on so it intelligently passes notifications to you on what the system is detecting when a notification is sent which is helpful. You can save video and backup video from the DVR with ease and expand the system to add more cameras.
Each camera has audio so you can hear what's going on at each camera. Video quality is great and the night vision is pretty good and works well enough to see in my dark driveway and back yard without any lights on. The red/blue lights are pretty cool as they sure do get your attention and would definitely work to deter problems as they draw attention to the presence of the system.
There's plenty of storage and Swann offers cloud storage for video backup and access as well which is easily managed through the app but not required as the 1TB of space is more than adequate to keep several days of recording.
Overall, I think this system is a solid system that makes it easy to add security cameras to your home either in or outside. It definitely gives you peace of mind when you're away from your home as you can easily access the system remotely to see what's going on and you get notifications when something triggers a notification you've defined. I'd recommend Swann, their cameras are good and this system is better than the last generation of enforcers as it improves many of the features like the heat detection and Google Home integration.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Who says weekday nights have to be spent in front of the TV? Enjoy the great outdoors from your own backyard with the Insignia NS-PSH48SS3 Patio Standing Heater. A powerful 48,000 BTU creates a heat radius of about 14.7 feet, keeping you and your guests warm on a cool night. An electric igniter turns your heater on or off at the press of a button while adjustable power controls let you choose a higher or lower level of heat. Enjoy the peace of mind of knowing your heater sports an auto shut-off feature, anti-tilt technology, tip-over safety switch and attached wheels for easy portability. The 20-pound capacity propane source burns clean while avoiding the release of harmful emissions. Finally, a durable stainless steel frame combats rust and corrosion while staying easy to clean. Complete the outdoor setup you’ve always dreamed of with a patio heater that delivers.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent patio heater!
on April 2, 2023
Posted by: btb2k
This has been an awesome patio heater! It works great, is easy to light with electronic ignition and hides the propane tank underneath a cover you just simply lift up and slide over it to hide it. If you don't have one of these on your deck and you enjoy sitting outside in your yard on your deck or patio this makes it so you can even enjoy that during the winter too. I'd also say this is a must have if you have a hot tub or pool and want a place to warm up. The heat this thing puts off is amazing and works well. It lights and works even in a light breeze and didn't seem to be affected by it. It has a bottom that can be filled with sand or water and has anchor points so you can stake or screw it so it can't tip over. It also has wheels so one person can move it with ease.
Putting it together was straightforward and took about an hour to assemble. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. There were two things about assembly that added a fair amount of time but both have their tradeoffs. The first is, a good number of the nuts and screws were threaded together in the bubble pack so you had to take them apart to assemble. I think the intent was to make it easier but in reality it added more time to assemble it as you had to pull them apart to put it together. The second was the blue protective film which obviously protects the stainless finish during shipping (and did so well as there were no scratches anywhere on mine) but the tradeoff is that it was extremely difficult and time consuming to remove - especially off the rounded corners. Because it was difficult to remove it causes you leave fingerprints all over it. You could try gloves but for me that just made it more difficult than just using some stainless cleaner to wipe off the smudges when done assembling it. Outside of that it was simple and it seems built well.
I'd definitely recommend this and it looks/works great. A must have for anyone who loves to lounge or spend time on their deck or patio!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Immerse yourself in the action with the supercharged, ultra-rugged SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD. Built for compatibility with both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2, this versatile drive enables you to efficiently collaborate across devices. Sustaining speeds up to 2700MB/s1 read and 1900MB/s1 write via Thunderbolt 3, the PRO-G40 SSD will power through your most demanding workflows. Bring this ultra-durable drive wherever your vision takes you– its 3m drop and 4000lb. crush resistance along with an IP68 dust- and water-resistant rating help withstand the elements in just about every location.
Customer Rating
5
Rugged must have photo and video storage!
on March 13, 2023
Posted by: btb2k
This drive is the perfect drive if you're a creator or media editor and you have a Macbook. Since getting this drive I have had a chance to compare it to another USB-C drive that I have and, when connected with a Thunderbolt connection, the reads and writes are definitely noticeably faster with large videos or photos when using your editing programs like Adobe Lightroom and After Effects vs. the USB-C drive. It's truly amazing to have an external drive that feels just as fast as an internal drive so you can save all that time copying to/from and/or backing up to an external drive. Granted, the USB-C drive is relatively fast too but for loading/seeking or saving really large videos and photos, this drive does make a difference and makes it feel like the NVME SSD that's in your computer. I love that this drive is large enough to keep large media photos and videos on the drive WHILE you are editing or creating media.
It is really important to note that this drive does connect to USB-C gen 2 ports, which is a huge plus so it's compatible with other computers and Macs that don't have Thunderbolt 3 ports. It connected just fine to my PC and is fast but definitely not as fast as when connected to Thunderbolt 3 ports so there is a difference! So, if you have a PC don't get this drive expecting to get Thunderbolt 3 speeds Sandisk states on the box unless you have one that has a Thunderbolt 3 port (which is not all that common in PC's but may exist in some higher end ones)!
That said, this drive is built tough, rugged and has a short cable so you can keep it in your bag without fear of the drive being damaged even if it's dropped or something sits on it. In fact, it's more likely that if your bag was crushed that this drive would likely survive when your Macbook probably would not.
It's really the perfect pair to a Macbook though and I'd absolutely recommend it if you have a Macbook as this will be the only drive I use on my Macbook now for extra storage.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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CT2K16G4SFRA32A is the Crucial 32GB kit consisting of (2) 16GB laptop modules that operate at the speed of 3200MT/s and has a CAS Latency of 22. It is a SODIMM and conforms to the industry standard DDR4 SODIMM layout of 260 pins. It is compatible with systems that can take DDR4-3200 SODIMM memory.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent upgrade for laptop!
on March 2, 2023
Posted by: btb2k
This is the perfect upgrade a laptop that has two or more SODIMM slots, and after installing them you'll notice that it really does make your PC feel faster both in terms of multi-tasking with more apps/programs running at the same time and makes a difference in gaming with many games having better frame rates and reduced load times.
Installation is very easy in most cases, many laptops have a cover with a couple of screws that you can remove to install RAM and hard drives and most manufacturers have instructions on how to do this for your specific model on their support sites. I have two laptops one that had two 4GB DDR4 SODIMMS and I upgraded it to these 16GB modules and it definitely made a huge difference in terms of being able to load multiple programs and games where it reduced load times for some games. I run Fusion 360 and larger drawings load faster. In addition, surfing the web and using multiple tabs you'll notice a huge difference in performance if you're one that likes to have many tabs open at once.
It really is a perfect upgrade for any laptop that has 8GB or less of ram and supports DDR4 3200 SODIMMS. Corsair makes great memory and this is a perfect upgrade that I would recommend to anyone who has a laptop that takes DDR4 SODIMMS and only has 8gb of ram.
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The CORSAIR HS55 WIRELESS Gaming Headset matches low-latency 2.4GHz wireless audio, Bluetooth, and Dolby Audio 7.1 surround sound on PC and Mac with lightweight construction for essential all-day comfort. An omni-directional microphone picks up your voice loud and clear, while a convenient flip-to-mute function offers instant privacy. Custom-tuned 50mm neodymium audio drivers deliver great sound quality and range. Plush leatherette memory foam ear pads provide a most comfortable fit through hours of gameplay. Powerful CORSAIR iCUE software unlocks audio equalizer settings, multichannel 7.1 surround sound, and more. With on-ear volume and mute controls for convenient audio adjustments, you can press play on great sound with the HS55 WIRELESS.
Customer Rating
5
Comfortable and light gaming headset!
on February 23, 2023
Posted by: btb2k
The first thing I noticed when opening this headset is how light it is compared to others I have yet it still looks and feels premium. This headset offers versatility in terms of being able to connect with the included RF receiver to use on a PC or Playstation and it even has Bluetooth builtin so you can connect it to devices that support Bluetooth. I tried it with my phone and the experience for mobile gaming is good and you can still answer calls with it too. The audio definitely sounds best on the computer when you set it up with iCUE which gives you even more capability in terms of enabling/disabling EQ's and Dolby Surround sound mode.
For sound quality, the drivers these are great with balanced lows, mids and highs right out of the box with no tweaks to the EQ's. It's loud but not too loud with clean/clear audio and the wireless allows you to walk around with them. I was able to walk all around my house and upstairs without them cutting out.
For me what I like most is how comfortable they are where they are light and the materials they are made of just make them comfortable to wear for extended periods. Battery life is excellent, and though they don't have RGB I think that it's fair to sacrifice that to get more battery life though I wish the mic had a red indicator on it to show when the mic is muted. Overall, they're simple, and yet really nice and I'd recommend them!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Soundcore Sleep A10 Earbuds are your perfect companion for a peaceful night's sleep. They’re designed around an exclusive 4-Point Noise Masking system to keep night-time disturbances under your radar. Enhanced passive noise canceling combines with an advanced active noise masking algorithm, and soothing sleep sounds to block out up to 35dB of unwanted noise and deliver the ideal sleep environment. Sleep A10 earbuds are tiny and lightweight so they stay comfortably in your ears, all night long. Slim profile and pressure-free fit means even heavy side-sleepers can rest the entire night without discomfort or fatigue.
Customer Rating
5
Awesome sleep buds that do work!!
on November 27, 2022
Posted by: btb2k
Gone are the restless sleepless nights with these ear buds! The technology these have is amazing, where they have the ability to not only play sleep sounds like water or white noise but also audio/music from Bluetooth at the expense of battery life. Finally!
Pros:
Fit is excellent
Charging is relatively quick
Battery life is good
Sound quality is great
Bluetooth sleep ability and smart switch feature to change them over to sleep mode automatically and save battery life
Fit is excellent
Charging is relatively quick
Battery life is good
Sound quality is great
Bluetooth sleep ability and smart switch feature to change them over to sleep mode automatically and save battery life
What could be better:
The app seemed confusing and didn't explain well how the modes and volume controls work once you have enabled sleep mode. (That said, they are updating it and listening to feedback it seems, and have done so since I got these and I know how to set them up now.)
The app seemed confusing and didn't explain well how the modes and volume controls work once you have enabled sleep mode. (That said, they are updating it and listening to feedback it seems, and have done so since I got these and I know how to set them up now.)
Sleep tracking and smart switch were hit and miss.. most nights it worked okay but there were some where it didn't correctly detect my sleep and you have to have them on to look at the data and there's no integration to Samsung Health that I could see.
A suggestion that could take these to a new level and differentiate these while improving tracking.. they could include a special Bluetooth LE wrist band that offloads sleep detection and sleep patterns and bring other sensors onboard to actually monitor your sleep and breathing to perfect this experience so you can use that data to actually help with improving sleep habits by seeing what works great and doesn't. :)
The detailed review:
For me, I usually go to sleep with the TV playing something that I usually relax to like a documentary and set to sleep the TV in 30 mins. Where I find I have trouble falling asleep is when I travel and can't follow this routine or there happens to be noise around like a running AC unit, fan or other people as I have a floor above me. In addition, I am a side sleeper so sometimes have difficulty falling asleep if I can't get comfortable and normal headphones or speakers inside pillows just never work. I have added this context as everyone has their approach to falling asleep so am hoping that helps others.
First, these fit great and to me feel almost nothing is there especially once I've started a track or sleep sound. If you're a side sleeper like me, I found these very comfortable but I also tend to tolerate things in my ears generally as well. If you're someone who literally can't stand anything in your ear you may want to try a small sleeping ear plug to get a feel for what it's like but the difference is these rest gently inside your hear and don't "press in" so to speak. It took a couple nights to adapt these to my routine and the fit/feel seemed to take a couple of nights as well. So I'd recommend checking the fit feel after a couple nights and making adjustments. What is helpful is when you set these up they do walk you through how to wear them so getting them set right is easy the first time.
Once fit properly, with the right track playing it does mask or block out nearly all of the background noises that you might hear. I usually have a fan that turns on a few times throughout the night and sometimes it wakes me but with these in I haven't been woke up at all and they do block out most of the typical background noise you'd have in your house. I also live near a railroad crossing and sometimes get woke up by that (it is distant but do hear them in the early morning hours). With these in I didn't hear it at all. Keep in mind these are not noise cancelling with the size they are and are not intended to be used a normal Bluetooth headphones but they do mask out most of the ambient background noises.
I have been using the Bluetooth mode a lot as there are a number of sleep apps that I like and have never fully utilized because the right bud up until now has been available. For that, these are perfect and do exactly as I want. The only thing is when you have music mode on know that notifications will come through if your phone isn't set to mute them after certain hours. A lot of newer phones do this so if yours isn't check your settings.
The alarm feature in these works wonderfully and I feel confident now that I will wake up on time for work as it's not just something I can sleep through so easily I've found but not mind jarring either when it goes off.
Overall, these are excellent ear buds and it's clear the technology is improving, getting smaller and making it so you can actually use buds to fall and stay asleep. Having had them for several nights I have adapted them in to my sleeping routine where others I have tried just don't work as their content for sleep sounds is limiting and with these you are not limited to what they allow you to listen to through the app and the smart switch when it works makes it limitless in terms of adapting them to your needs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The self-charging adidas RPT-02 SOL headphones are built in part from recycled plastics* and are designed to endure the everyday challenges of an active lifestyle. Using light as the ultimate source of energy, you're offered all the playtime you need to keep the music going. Taking time to recharge or gearing up for a workout, these sport headphones are powered by light to power your performance.*51% of the product consists of plastic of which 87% is post consumer recycled PC-ABS and recycled nylon (excluding plastics in electronic components)
Customer Rating
5
Excellent technology! Superb design!
on November 16, 2022
Posted by: btb2k
First off, wow, I was a little bit skeptical of these but having tried them I'm impressed with not only the sound and comfort but gone are the days of recharging headphones. There's so far only one thing that I can say that I wish they did and that would be to give the ability to change out the materials on the ear cups. That said, here's a brief summary of what I liked and thought could be better:
Likes:
-Overall good comfort and design.
-Environmentally friendly designed packaging, and no wasted extra cables/chargers that aren't needed and made from recycled materials.
-Audio clarity/fidelity, excellent bass, mids and highs .. for me it was a nice balance and not overly processed.
-They seem very durable and feel high quality/well built so far!
-Super easy to pair, phone recognized them without any hassle.
-Battery life is excellent overall.
-Solar/ambient light charging DOES work amazingly well! It doesn't necessarily charge fast, so if you let them run down and you're indoors, you might need to plug them in to top them off but other than that, with normal use these so far seem to stay charged, especially when I leave them out in the room where the ambient light is bright. Obviously, if you throw them in a drawer, keep them in a bag and don't have them out except for when you wear them then they won't charge!
-If you need a cable to charge (though like me, I only had to do that once right when I unboxed them) you can request one and there was a note in the box about that, which was a super nice touch if you don't have one. I have many so this was nice to see, no waste and packaging was all paper/easily recyclable cardboard material. More companies need to do this, PLEASE support those like this that do over those that don't - that's how we all do our part individually after all.
-Overall good comfort and design.
-Environmentally friendly designed packaging, and no wasted extra cables/chargers that aren't needed and made from recycled materials.
-Audio clarity/fidelity, excellent bass, mids and highs .. for me it was a nice balance and not overly processed.
-They seem very durable and feel high quality/well built so far!
-Super easy to pair, phone recognized them without any hassle.
-Battery life is excellent overall.
-Solar/ambient light charging DOES work amazingly well! It doesn't necessarily charge fast, so if you let them run down and you're indoors, you might need to plug them in to top them off but other than that, with normal use these so far seem to stay charged, especially when I leave them out in the room where the ambient light is bright. Obviously, if you throw them in a drawer, keep them in a bag and don't have them out except for when you wear them then they won't charge!
-If you need a cable to charge (though like me, I only had to do that once right when I unboxed them) you can request one and there was a note in the box about that, which was a super nice touch if you don't have one. I have many so this was nice to see, no waste and packaging was all paper/easily recyclable cardboard material. More companies need to do this, PLEASE support those like this that do over those that don't - that's how we all do our part individually after all.
What could be improved:
- I wish Adidas would have designed a special clip/holder so you could safely/easily attach them to your backpack or bag when not in use without worry of damaging the solar charging head band.
-Charge status without them being turned on.. would be nice to see how much they are/are not charging without turning them on.
- I wish Adidas would have designed a special clip/holder so you could safely/easily attach them to your backpack or bag when not in use without worry of damaging the solar charging head band.
-Charge status without them being turned on.. would be nice to see how much they are/are not charging without turning them on.
Overall, I really like these and they will replace my other headphones. I'd absolutely recommend them, and think they'd make an excellent gift or purchase if you're getting them for yourself.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Meta Quest Pro is a virtual reality system that unlocks new perspectives into how we work, create, and collaborate, so you can go beyond what was previously possible. A completely reimagined headset is slimmer and more well-balanced for long-lasting comfort. Breakthrough high resolution mixed reality passthrough uses full-color sensors to let you see and engage with the physical world around you–even as you connect, work and play in virtual spaces. Multiple room-sized displays let you skip between tasks to get more done, more easily. Connect better with friends or collaborate with peers like never before with real-time avatar expressions that mirror your authentic facial reactions. Intuitive, redesigned controllers dispense with tracking rings, using self-tracking cameras to capture a greater range of motion and fine motor controls to translate detailed finger operations like writing and drawing into VR. Advanced multi-point haptic feedback makes virtual interactions feel more real. Meta Quest is for ages 13+. Certain apps, games, and experiences may be higher.
Customer Rating
2
Fun games, improved comfort but falls short...
on November 6, 2022
Posted by: btb2k
From the initial unboxing, it's been a fun experience though it's had some things along the way that make it fall short. Meta did a great job designing the initial setup so that it's easy to get familiar with the headset, it's controls, and tools to help refine the fit right out of the box in a matter of minutes to get the most optimal experience. Right away, you'll notice as I did that the overall comfort of the headset is MUCH better than any prior version, and the controllers feel different while at the same time feeling so much more natural to hold and work with. They also do work all around you including behind you which is pretty cool and not something the older version controls were able to do. The screens are improved with optics that are MUCH noticeably improved, but the resolution is about the same as prior versions of the Oculus from my own testing which could be in part the content hasn't improved with it. Aside to the games and how the controllers work which is down right cool there's not a ton outside of the augmented reality that's changed. As for AR and gaming, wow, it's fun and sure adds a whole new dimension to gaming and productivity. That said, this brings me to the first of three things I say this headset falls short on.
First, the AR, while cool, does lack in clarity and resolution I was hoping to see out of this headset .You certainly cannot read/see text on things in the real environment with augmented reality as the resolution is that bad. I noticed it first when I had the TV on and thought the image just didn't look that good then tried to look at a tablet screen with text and it's pretty obvious the detail/resolution is just not there. There's also some noticeable lag and the overlay of the controls on the AR just looks plain bad like it's truly a first gen thing that's not quite perfected yet. For games it's good and does work for that and in fact I had a great deal of fun playing games with it but with it's lacking resolution I'm not sure how useful it'd be in a productivity situation like if you were sitting at your desk and using the virtual monitors and had to look at a paper or your tablet/phone. You'll end up just taking the headset off to look at it. For gaming, this VR headset is truly amazing and fun to play with in the AR mode. It adds a whole new dimension of play that you didn't have before and despite it's short comings it works excellent for gaming.
Second, is the audio, while much improved with deeper bass and highly immersive audio leads to the second issue. While it could just as easily be my individual headset (which I am working with Meta to fix) the speakers buzz with the bass and did so from the moment of unboxing through the setup, essentially making them sound like a super cheap pair of headphones. This was extremely disappointing for such a high end VR headset and even if not an issue for all headsets it could be a sign of what listening at high volume may do to them over the long run too once you're out of warranty.
Third is the displays and optics. Which the optics are improved and provide a very high level of customization for comfort and optimal optics the displays didn't seem all that much different in resolution from my original Oculus headset which was another disappointment. That by itself though didn't impact my thoughts on this review because the optics are far superior and gone are the days of the out of focus zones or "headaches" that the first generation VR headsets had because of poor optics and that is a hugely welcomed change. This then brings up the other issue, where after playing with it for 20-30 minutes horizontal static lines started appearing at the top of the display screens like as though the headset was getting too hot. After letting it set it seemed to stop doing it but nevertheless is yet another issue I had that I'm very disappointed with for such a high-end VR headset.
Overall, I was disappointed with my experience with the Quest Pro because of the quality issues and the lack of content and games that I was hoping might be available like on the console/PC VR. While you can connect this headset to a PC with a wireless adapter to have that experience, it's another accessory you have to get to have that experience which I can't weigh an opinion on but the console for gaming seems to be the way to go until Meta expands the library of content. Apps and games and either tries to tune the experience for more of a gaming experience or a productivity experience in which case there are better options out there as I didn't see anything in terms of apps that would allow you to use this in more of a professional sense which is another disappointment where AR and Lidar (like some phones/tablets have) technology could go a long ways toward making this headset what it should have been.
Where it does make up some ground is on the charging station that's included. It does charge the headset and controllers all at the same time while keeping it together/organized - a huge plus. You can plug the headset in while using it like if you were watching a movie or using the VR desk/monitors with your laptop. Battery life is pretty good in my experience but for as big as this headset was overall I was hoping for more that way or maybe an included supplemental battery pack with a cord that you can plug in to the headset to extend overall battery life.
If you're looking for a nice comfortable gaming headset, this headset is okay and is a good introduction to the "Metaverse" but I would be on the fence with recommending it over the other ones and it would depend on the use case. I'd probably stick with the other Quest 2 headset as the experience once paired with the new controllers will be very similar minus the AR if you want to sacrifice a little comfort and improvement to the optics (the adjustability in particular).
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Quantum Matrix Technology, HDR 2000 and UHD resolution come together for a crystal clear picture. 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms GTG GTG response time support smoother game play. Matte display enables better gaming immersion.
Customer Rating
5
AWESOME GAMING MONITOR!!
on October 9, 2022
Posted by: btb2k
This is the best monitor I have ever used! It's that simple. I've used other 4K monitors before, but this one raises the bar in just about every way. In terms of refresh rate and brightness it's just awesome.
Starting with the picture (which is why you would buy this monitor), the refresh rate at 240hz is simply stunning. Everything feels so smooth and even when using your mouse, you don't see any trailing and playing games at 240hz makes the game just feel like you are there with no tearing. Keep in mind that you'll need a decent graphics card to drive this monitor to it's full capability with most modern titles. Once pared with the right card, it's simply amazing and worth it. The mini-leds and local dimming on this monitor are just amazing. HDR works great and because of the mini-LEDs you can have zones that are black and right next to it brighter than bright which makes colors just pop! This monitor is already calibrated out of the box and only had to adjust brightness to my taste. The buttons on the bottom are super easy to use.
This monitor's stand is adjustable and lets you rotate the monitor, which is certainly awesome to be able to do. There is cable management on the back and I love how this monitor hides the cords in the back so if nothing is behind it you have a nice uncluttered view of the back. The LED lighting on the back and front is really cool and will compliment your RGB setup nicely. It has picture in picture capability so you can have another video source added in a picture overlay.
This monitor's performance is superb and it has an amazing picture. If you haven't tried HDR gaming at 240hz, you need to and this monitor sets the bar high and right now there's nothing out there quite like it. Having used it, I can say it's one I'd recommend for your desktop gaming setup. Even outside of gaming, this monitor is perfect, it's higher refresh rate is easier on your eyes and the picture is calibrated so colors are accurate and there is a pre-programmed sRGB setting.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Explore the art of espresso made right, effortlessly, with the refined features of La Specialista Arte from De'Longhi. Created for the hands-on home barista, this compact and stylishly designed machine empowers you to craft custom espresso drinks with ease and precision. From start to finish, unlock all the aromatic flavors of the beans for results that perfectly match your palette. Full control is at your fingertips with exclusive features like a conical burr grinder boasting 8 precise settings developed to expertly grind all bean varieties in a single or double dose. Use the complete barista kit, including a tamper, dosing funnel, and more, to prepare your fresh grounds in either a single or double dose in the single wall filter basket. Next, 3 active infusion water temperature levels adapt to your beans and roasting level for optimal flavor extraction. Finally, My LatteArt wand’s powerful steam produces the perfectly silky milk microfoam ideal for latte art creations. Save time with three beverage presets—espresso, Americano and hot water—for those on-the-go mornings. With La Specialista Arte, an authentic, hand-crafted coffee experience is within your reach. Indulge in the creativity of coffee-making as you get the best out of every bean and enjoy experimenting with foam art as a home barista.
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Fantastic espresso machine!
on October 9, 2022
Posted by: btb2k
This is an awesome machine, it looks great and works as good as it looks. Surprisingly, this machine isn't all that big on the countertop which is great, it's just right in terms of depth, height and width. It comes with double wall filters and accessories for cleaning. It's very easy to use, and the layout of the buttons make it simple to operate and change settings to customize your espresso (temperature, dose and single or double shot). I was surprised to see that this machine doesn't have a water filter inside the water tank which is good as it's one less thing to worry about replacing. Inside the box you get a test to test for hardness so you can set your machine up for the water you'll use.
As far as how well this machine does espresso, it's great. The steam wand works amazing and froths milk in seconds without scorching it. The grinder works amazingly well and the clever tamper tool makes it easy to do it without making a mess all over your countertop. The only thing missing is espresso shot glasses, which I wish they would have included a set.
That said, it's an awesome machine, is easy to use and makes it so you can make your own cappuccinos and frappuccinos! All you need is some milk, flavor syrups (optional), a blender (for frapps) and that's it. It's a wonderful machine, and I'd recommend it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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If I use these and they truly block out all sounds, does it come with an alarm built in the app? I don't wanna have my alarm clock set and not hear it due to me wearing these through the night
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