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Designed for home use, the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca All-in-One inkjet printer delivers high-quality printing and outstanding wireless¹ connectivity in a compact size. The PIXMA TS9521Ca is easy to set up and maintain and offers great media versatility to print on a variety of media types and sizes, including photo paper, envelopes, borderless photos², banners and more. Use Poster Artist Online³ to create professional-posters, banners and signage. Produce crisp, colorful documents and photos quickly and cost-effectively with fast print speeds. Keep printing with a plain paper capacity of up to 100 sheets in the bottom cassette, 100 sheets in the rear tray and 20 sheets in the auto document feeder. Easily connect and print through high-speed USB or wirelessly from computers or mobile devices, and also print from your compatible mobile devices using the free Canon PRINT app⁴, Apple AirPrint⁵, and Mopria Print Service⁶. This comes with a 1-year limited warranty⁷ and is backed by Canon's Service and Support network.
Customer Rating
4
Almost perfect, missing one feature
on May 19, 2024
Posted by: 3Tcubed
I've wanted a larger format printer for some time. This printer has a 100 page "internal" paper tray that holds letter and A4 paper. It's rear feeder (100 page capacity) can hold many more sizes including: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, B5, 4”x6”, 5”x7”, 7”x10”, 8”x10”, 3.5”x3.5”, 5”x5”, envelopes, labels and custom sizes. The rear feeder does not support duplexing (double sided printing). Another "hidden" feature of this printer is that each of its ink tanks can be either the standard, XL, or XXL size (equating to approximately 250,500 or 800 pages per cartridge. It comes with standard size ink cartridges. Its scanner has 2 resolutions, 600x600 for the ADF and up to 1200x2400 for the flatbed scanner (this is as good as almost any standalone flatbed scanner you can find). The auto document feeder can be used for either scanning or copying, when scanning it can attach to an email, scan to PDF, save to PC, scan to the Canon PRINT app and Wireless Scanning back to your iOS/Android device. The printer has many connectivity options; Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, PictBridge, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n/ac wireless networking, 2.4 GHz) and a memory card slot. Note: it does not support 5GHz WiFi (this is a disappointment for me -1 star); I have other older, far less expensive printers that support 5G WiFi. And it can print from almost any OS: Windows 7-11, MacOS X-14.5, Android, Chromebook and Amazon Alexa and from Mobile printing Solutions based on iOS & Android. The 4.3" touch color makes setup and use very easy, this includes previews of scans and thumbnails from SD cards. The printer is on the large size at: 18.5”x14.5"x7.6” and it weighs in at 21.3 lbs.
The printer includes a variety of software/drivers for both Windows and iOS: the Canon PRINT app, Easy-PhotoPrint Editor Software, a Scan Utility and some other utilities/tools. If you follow the setup instructions from the provided QR code it will walk you through the physical printer unboxing and set up, networking choices, printer configuration and software installation. Even without installing any software I was able to print to the printer from my iPhone, Android Tablet, Windows 11 Notebook and Apple iPad. (no software installed on any of these devices, and they could find and print to the newly installed printer - my how things have changed - for the better).
From windows I printed out a B/W document. The first page took about 12s each additional about 4s (close to their claimed 15ppm B/W printing). A color text document took 13s for the first page and 6s for each additional, if not double sided. When printing double sided there is about a 3s pause in between each duplexed page. I will probably scan five times more images than I ever print on this printer/scanner. The scan quality is very important to me. And I was not disappointed, the quality is superb. When scanning without their scanning software, I ran into it telling me that the image could not be aligned properly, skipping this it seemed to work fine. With their scanning software I didn't encounter this issue. You can scan multiple pictures/documents if each is separated by 1/16", this seems to work well with each image being saved to an individually named file. Scanning at 600x600 was fairly fast, at 1200x1200 it took its time and seemed like it was going back and forth, but the quality of the scan was exceptional. I used the copy function to duplicate a printed picture, it was so close to exact, I asked my wife if she could tell the difference, she promptly cheated and turned them over.
I need to add that the Canon online manual for this printer and associated software goes beyond comprehensive. It has information for beginners to the most experienced, with a layout that is easy to follow, and skip to what you're looking for. It is a great example of how online documentation should be done (and why you no longer get a "book" with your printer trying to explain its use). I printed out the "network" setup of the printer and it included information that required 3 pages, there are so many options on how you can use this printer. I love that I can print on 11x17 paper for some of my presentations, it might just change the way some get done. The quality of the B/W print is just as crisp as my 1200x1200 laser printer (but not nearly as fast 36ppm). All and all, it is a very impressive modern printer, checking almost all of the feature boxes. Why they omitted 5G support is puzzling, it is too bad. I also wish the internal print tray held more than 100 pages.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Make sure that your accessories can keep up with your busy lifestyle. The Insignia NS-AWB41SMB2 Stainless Steel Mesh Band for Apple Watch 38mm, 40mm, 41mm and SE combines flexible mesh with durable stainless steel, giving you the best of both worlds. Lug attachments keep the band connected to your watch throughout the day, while a magnetic closure keeps the band snugly on your wrist. It adjusts anywhere between 5.1 to 9 inches, ensuring a comfortable fit regardless of your wrist size. Take on the challenges of everyday life by upgrading your watch band today.
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5
A really nice mesh watch band
on May 14, 2024
Posted by: 3Tcubed
My Apple watch is now almost 3 years old, and I'm now on it's 4th watch band. First I hated the original silicone band that Apple ships by default. I have the Apple deep davy blue watch. The two other bands that I've had were blue mesh bands, that both looked more silver then blue as the blue color wore off. So I decided that I'd start with silver this time, maybe it will stay that way. First I have to complement Apple in making it easy to change bands, and allowing third party bands. It is so easy to hold the release button down and slide the band out. I can change the band in less than a minute. The texture is so smooth. One of my previous bands would snag my clothing (time to get rid of it). This one does not seem like that could happen, My other one started to develop some rust on it after the blue wore off. I'm hoping the silver finish on this band doesn't wear off/down. Also the design of this band with a loop on the bottom makes it more comfortable as there is more give on the bottom. The magnet seems plenty strong, but still easy enough to take it off easily. A word of warning, the magnet will be attracted to other metal objects. I have a stainless steel table and a notebook computer that when the magnet gets close enough it will connect pretty securely. This will surprise you when you attempt to move away. The length of the band is plenty long, even if your wrist is much larger than mine.
This is a very well constructed band. it looks and feels great on your wrist. I'm hoping it will last for several years. But it priced very reasonably compared to Apple's offerings.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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From Wireless Dolby Atmos to sound calibrated to fit your space, the ultra slim Samsung S800D delivers a rich audio experience with style and features se t to impress.
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5
Very Impressive for it's size
on April 29, 2024
Posted by: 3Tcubed
I've had a B*** soundbar and sub in my living room (not my main listening room) for almost 4 years. I got it when ATMOS was just starting to gain ground. Most movies were still being released with DTS:X vs Dolby ATMOS, but ATMOS was making headway. If you don't know much about these surround formats, they both fool the mind into believing it's hearing 3D sound. If you just listen to a "normal" broadcast TV it really does not matter, as you will only find these surround formats from movies (Blu-Ray and Blu-Ray 4K quality, as DVD quality does not support ATMOS or DTS:X). Or from 4K UHD, DTS is supported from HDX format. Both ATMOS and DTS require your television to support eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel). Well ATMOS has now convinced most studios that it is the superior format. And from doing some A:B listening ATMOS clearly works better especially with only a sub and soundbar. With a full 5.1 or 7.2.x speaker setup (like in my main listening room) the two are quite similar. But with a soundbar that has upward firing drivers ATMOS is the clear winner. This is why I decided to "upgrade" to this Samsung HW-S800D. I tried to do in store comparisons, and found it nearly impossible to decide.
When I set up my new S800 I set it up with a HDMI switch so I could easily compare the two soundbar systems (both with a wireless sub (very simple to pair)). Both systems support WiFi and bluetooth for streaming, my B*** supports onscreen display the Samsung does not. The B*** supports Alexa voice control and AirPlay, this Samsung supports Alexa, Google and AirPlay; AirPlay is the only WiFi feature I've used in the last 4 years. Both also support Chromecast. The S800 is about 46" long and 1.5" tall and deep. It comes with all necessary mounting hardware if you want to mount it to the wall under your TV and a HDMI cable. The sub is about 9 1/2" in all directions. If you have a recent Samsung TV, it also supports Q-symphony which will utilize your TV's speakers with the soundbar. My (2019) Samsung TV did not support this, but if you have a 2020 or newer Samsung, this is a nice combination/feature. Samsung also sells matching wireless rear speakers (SWA9500S), so the system can become 7.1.4.
When I first compared my new S800D to my B***, I compared the voices on a baseball broadcast. The two soundbars were similar, the mid range of the Samsung sounded a bit louder, and a bit cleaner. The highs and bass were nearly identical. Now for the real test, the new Top Gun. I was anxious to hear/see and compare the carrier launch scenes, as well as passing mach 10 (and things not going so well). Cut to the chase, there was no comparison. Samsung's surround sound blew the B*** away. Not only louder but much more immersive, sound seeming to come from above and behind me and a pretty good tight base. You could feel the plane tearing apart as Maverick foolishly passed mach 10.2. It was not as deep as my 12" and 10" subs in my main listening room, but given the size and cost (my 12" sub alone costs twice what the S800 system costs). The music throughtout the movie was most excellent.
After the movie I quickly listened to Boston's first album via AirPlay. The highs were very airy and the mids were quite clear and rich. The bass was just acceptable, good but it didn't have the kick I really wanted to hear/feel. But, it had a good balance to it, all and all very well done. But I know what to listen for, and for its size the S800 more than pulls its own weight, color me impressed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The perfect blend of scooter and bike, the FLEX VOYAGER is great for errands or just riding in comfort. Free storage basket included. Improved speed and range. The FLEX VOYAGER can reach 15-19 miles per charge with a 15.5 MPH top speed. It is the perfect way to make it to class on time. Powered by a 350W Motor and a 36V 8.0aH battery.
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My GoTrax Flex (campus) arrived yesterday while I was vacationing in Sedona. I couldn't wait, so I drove back and forth to pick it up. I had it assembled in about an hour. It comes double boxed, and very well packed. Substantial packing material is in the box and it does a great job of protecting it. It comes with the tools to do the full assembly. The handlebar needs to be installed, but the handlebar stem folds up for more compact storage. The seat needs to be attached to a seat pole stem which has a hand lock to snap it into place. Other than that the only other assembly is attaching the rear basket. My scooter arrived with a nearly dead battery, A full charge took about 5 hours. The charging pack has a led on it that changes from red to green when the scooter is charged. It had gotten dark, so I didn't want to try riding until the next morning.
If you've been lucky enough to have been to Sedona, you know it's quite hilly. On the handle bar there is a key to start the scooter, and to turn the headlight on (off/on/on w/light). Once the scooter is on the battery gauge illuminates (Full, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, empty). I rode for about an hour before I was below 1/4 battery. My first ride on the scooter was up and down numerous hills, all paved streets. My first impression was "wow is this thing solid". Little bumps on the 2"x14" tires were almost unnoticeable. The scooter does not have a speedometer, they claim the top speed is 15.5-20mph. Going down hill I suspect it goes more than 20mph. Going uphill I doubt it goes faster than 10-12mpg, but it gets there. It rides at a comfortable speed on flat terrain. Having rented electric scooters in sseveral locations. I compared the ride to those scooters. This scooter is more solid and it handles much better. The larger tires seem to give it a more comfortable ride. After about 10 minutes of standing I finally sat down on the seat. The seat is fairly wide, soft and very comfortable. I found the wider foot platform (base of the scooter) was a great feature, I'd not thought much about it. I also found that riding seated was quite enjoyable, even relaxing. It's different from riding a bike seated, where you typically are moving your legs. Sitting with your legs firmly on the platform is more like sitting on a couch with your feet up on a hassock, but with wind in your face. I really like the idea of using this scooter to pick up a few things from the grocery store, the rear platform with a basket behind the seat makes that so much more practical. Once I get a decent lock I think I'll start using it for that when the weather is nice.
I'm really impressed by the scooter's stability. It was really easy to get it into my SUV just lowering 1/2 the rear seating, and not collapsing anything (something I can't do with my eBike). I kind of wished it had a speedometer (just for curiosity's sake), and wished it had a range more like 25-30 miles. The speed seems very comfortable. The front and rear brakes slow you down and stop you, but not too quickly (if you slam them on you won't go over the handle bar). When you apply the brakes the rear reflector lights up and blinks (a great safety feature). The front led headlight is nice to have, but I don't think it's bright enough to allow you to ride at night (safely). I believe the scooter weighs about 60 lbs. The rear suspension can be adjusted. It includes a kickstand and reflectors on the wheels and frame. The battery can not easily be changed and the throttle has no markings on it (a raised area would have been nice). The scooter includes a 2 year warranty. I'm very pleased with it, I think you will be too.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Type and click across computers effortlessly with the Logitech MK955 Signature Slim Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo made out of recycled plastic. Make work-life magic with customization and shortcuts that keep you in control of your wireless mouse and keyboard. Enjoy fast, precise scrolling and a familiar laptop-style keyboard feel that allows you to work even smarter with the Logi Options+ App’s custom shortcuts. Quiet keyboard typing and mouse clicking give you more focus and less disturbance to others. Connect wirelessly with Bluetooth or the included Logi Bolt USB receiver, and stay concentrated for longer with up to 36 months of battery life for the wireless keyboard and 24 months for the wireless mouse for larger hands.
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I paired this keyboard/mouse with my HP Envy notebook (Windows 12), my Apple (macOS 14.1) MacBook Air and my Lenovo P12 Tablet (Android 13) via Bluetooth. I like having a full size keyboard with my devices, and I almost always use a mouse versus a trackpad. I've been doing this for over 20 years. Improvements keep happening. Many of my past keyboards were very light or very thin. The Logitech K830 is one of my favorite keyboards (I must have 5 or 6) but I can only pair it with a single computer and the keys have too little of an indentation and there is no kbd inclination (and is not a full size kbd). The MK995 Keyboard has some weight too and it has little feet that pop-up out from under the bottom to give some kbd inclination. And the keys have a bit more travel than any of my notebooks and the K830. The keyboard is powered by 2 alkaline batteries that they claim should last 3 years. The mouse is powered by a single alkaline battery that they say should last 2 years.
The keyboard has a great feel to it, and is VERY quiet. The bit of weight that it has gives it a solid stiff feel, no twist (again more solid then the K830). Switching between different computers is done by simply hitting one of three keys over where the pgUp/pgDn are located. Because the different OS's deal with the "windows" or "option"/"cmd" key differently Logitech has labeled the key key more like an Apple keyboard than a windows keyboard (but the number of keys is more like a windows keyboard). There's really no right answer, but their approach felt comfortable, yet I had to look at the keys adjacent to the space bar as they are not the same physical layout as an Apple keyboard. The one thing that I missed was a keyboard backlight. As soon as my office got dark, I looked for a key or sequence to turn it on, well don't bother, it does not have back lighting (like the K830 does).
The keyboard has a great feel to it, and is VERY quiet. The bit of weight that it has gives it a solid stiff feel, no twist (again more solid then the K830). Switching between different computers is done by simply hitting one of three keys over where the pgUp/pgDn are located. Because the different OS's deal with the "windows" or "option"/"cmd" key differently Logitech has labeled the key key more like an Apple keyboard than a windows keyboard (but the number of keys is more like a windows keyboard). There's really no right answer, but their approach felt comfortable, yet I had to look at the keys adjacent to the space bar as they are not the same physical layout as an Apple keyboard. The one thing that I missed was a keyboard backlight. As soon as my office got dark, I looked for a key or sequence to turn it on, well don't bother, it does not have back lighting (like the K830 does).
I've been traveling with a Logitech MX Anywhere 2 for quite some time. I don't mind it as my desktop mouse, but it is a tad small for my hand. However the mouse with the MK995 is a huge improvement. It is almost an inch longer and probably 1/2" taller. Overall it better supports my hand without me cupping my fingers. In addition the texture around the side of the mouse feels nicer to the touch than the texture on the MX mouse. And the wheel on the mouse is taller and longer than the MX mouse, and it spins more freely (but no right left scrolling (which I rarely used, so I don't miss, and it's not supported by Apple or Android)); it just feels better. And the MK995 has a bit more weight to it than the MX mouse. However, to switch the mouse to another computer you have to turn the mouse over and push a single button that moves from computer 1 to 2 to 3 to 1... Not nearly as easy as pushing a single key on the keyboard. I'd think that with their supplied software, it should be possible for a single button to be set up to switch both at the same time. Having to turn the mouse over is a hassle. When selling the keyboard and mouse together Logitech could better unify the packaged pair. But using the mouse on any of the 3 OS's it worked exceptionally.
I changed my notebook to use the Logi Bolt receiver to see if I could tell the difference from the BT connection, I really could not. And I could not try it on my MacBook Air as it only has USB-C connections. In summary the keyboard is excellent (but does not have backlighting), it feels better than almost any keyboard I've ever used. The mouse is excellent, but changing between computers is clumsy, it should be possible from the top of the mouse or unify with keyboard changes. The size of the mouse is much better for a desktop setting (not a travel mouse).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The TUF Gaming VG279Q3A 27" IPS Gaming Monitor with IPS panel and 1 ms MPRT response time combined with AMD FreeSync Premium support, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, Full HD resolution monitor is designed to deliver sharp graphics during high-action sequences.
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Monitor quality keeps improving, especially gaming monitors. I come from the CRT monitor era. But I continue to evolve, always looking for deals and better computer monitors. I'm a software developer. I use my different notebooks (9 Windows, 2 Apples) for different projects. I keep some with older OS's for testing, others for the differing software and hardware projects I'm working on. In most situations I prefer a multiple monitor setup, I always have a 27" monitor next to the notebook I'm using (when I travel I have 2 USB portable monitors). I pretty much can't work without a second monitor. This ASUS is light (13.2 lbs with stand), it has almost no bezel (1/8" + 3/8" black bar) (allowing 2 to be used close together) and the colors are very rich. The monitor has a matte finish rejecting some reflections (not all). The detail on the monitor is very good for a 1080P monitor. It supports up to a 180Hz refresh rate, which is great for even extreme gaming play. Its display is extremely steady, no flickering. It supports both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync, and claims to have 1ms response time. It also says it's 99% sRGB accurate, BUT it does not support HDR10. It supports 4 levels of Blue Light Filtering which reduces potentially harmful blue light emissions. I thoroughly enjoyed watching (most) videos on this display.
This is strictly a 1920x1080 HD monitor, not a 2K or 4K display. It does not support HDR (extended blackness, mostly having to do with video), yet its blacks are acceptable and its colors exceptional. But I had great difficulties getting my HDR10 notebook to match the colors on this monitor. I tried some image editing and video editing, and the whites were too yellow and the blacks too bright. I attempted to change color temperatures and various user changeable color tones. I get things looking good on one image, change to another and it would still be off. I generally don't have this problem on a monitor which supports HDR10. I guess I knew this, but didn't think it would have such an effect.
The monitor stand offers only a tilt adjustment (no height, it can't be used in portrait mode with the stand provided. But it does have 4 vesa mounting holes on the back (covered by a TUF logo). The matte screen is excellent, offering very little glare. I personally prefer this finish on my monitors. The screen has 2 HDMI connectors and a display port connector (no VGA, but it's rarely needed nowadays) and a headphone connector (or for powered speakers). This is not the highest performing monitor you can purchase, but for its price you get a very high quality product. It makes a great extension monitor. I did notice that it's blacks on some dark videos were not as precise as they could have been (specifically The Batman, which is a very dark movie).
The monitor stand offers only a tilt adjustment (no height, it can't be used in portrait mode with the stand provided. But it does have 4 vesa mounting holes on the back (covered by a TUF logo). The matte screen is excellent, offering very little glare. I personally prefer this finish on my monitors. The screen has 2 HDMI connectors and a display port connector (no VGA, but it's rarely needed nowadays) and a headphone connector (or for powered speakers). This is not the highest performing monitor you can purchase, but for its price you get a very high quality product. It makes a great extension monitor. I did notice that it's blacks on some dark videos were not as precise as they could have been (specifically The Batman, which is a very dark movie).
For gaming it's tremendous, very fast, no tearing, very smooth transitions. Yet the colors are not perfect, when I compared my notebook (ASUS Zenbook OLED) to this monitor. The monitor does have some special gaming features which will display on screen the Frames per second being displayed and an on screen timer or stopwatch and a very fine display alignment. It has 7 quick set visual modes, (Scenery, Racing, Cinema, RTS/RPG, FPS, sRGB and MOBA) that some may find useful. I found Fortnight, Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto all performed excellently. As a throwback I played the Myst 30th anniversary edition; it was again captivating. I'm sure when I first played Myst it was in a 17" CRT. Playing this updated anniversary version (actually 8 versions included) on a 27" widescreen monitor was quite the throwback (some things I remembered others I struggled to recall). Anyhow it was a lot of fun, and with the 8 included games all being "re-mastered" it will be for some time.
I like this monitor a lot, but in hindsight would probably have made sure to get one the next version up with HDR thinking it would help match colors more accurately (specifically for image editing).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Best for home offices and small teams, the Brother HL-L2460DW Wireless Compact Black & White (Monochrome) Laser Printer combines affordability and reliable quality. Designed to provide high-volume printing with exceptional efficiency, it consistently produces crisp, easy-to-read black & white prints at speeds up to 36 ISO pages per minute (1) (ppm). The convenient 250-sheet paper tray (2) means you'll make fewer paper refills, while the automatic duplex printing feature saves additional time and decreases paper waste. Flexible connection options include dual-band wireless, Ethernet, and USB 2.0 interfaces. Best of all, you can print from virtually anywhere with the Brother Mobile Connect App. (3) Plus, you can feel safe knowing that advanced security features are helping to protect your information and maintain secure connections while you're printing.
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This printer replaces a +20yr old Brother printer. I went to get a toner cartridge for it and it was hard to find, and when I found it it was more expensive than I expected. My old printer was 300dpi, this one is 1200dpi. My old printer printed 10-12ppm, this one prints 36ppm. My old printer was not wireless, I could not easily print to it from my phone or tablet. My old printer had no security services, this one has all the latest. My old printer consumed 12w in standby, this consumes 0.4w. Both printed double sided, but this one is SO much faster. my old printer had 4gb memory, this one has 64gb (handling graphics much better). And this printer is so much quieter when printing (49db).
I took the toner out of its package, removed the protective plastic on the cartridge, ran the cleaner back and forth (green tab on cartridge) and then inserted the cartridge. I turned it on, and then followed instructions using the Brother "Mobile Connect" application, which optionally allows you to print on your printer from anywhere in the world (over the internet, when registering it and setting up an account with Brother). And this printer is eligible to work with the Brother Refresh program, which will ship you new printer cartridges before you run out of toner (program based on number average number of pages printed per month). Set up was complete in under 5 minutes. Extremely easy to do with their app.
I printed a couple of documents that I had on my phone and found that the quality of normal and fine printing to be nearly identical. Normal uses less toner. And the speed to get the first page printed was under 8 seconds. The output was exceptional. So for a few dollars more than a new cartridge for my old printer I have a printer that is 3x faster, with 3x the quality output and it's quieter and uses far less power and I can print on it wirelessly. New standard output cartridges are about $50/cartridge (less than half what I need to spend on a new cartridge for my old printer. Seems like a winner all the way around. I am most happy with my upgraded Brother printer. If I get another 20 years out of this printer it's an excellent deal.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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ScanWatch Light is the perfect representation of what a health hybrid smartwatch should be: advanced sensors providing essential & accurate health data all nested in a premium & lightweight watch. And because improving or maintaining health is a journey that benefits from around-theclock tracking, ScanWatch Light packs 30 days of battery life before needing to be recharged.
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5
ScanWatch Light vs ScanWatch 2
on December 7, 2023
Posted by: 3Tcubed
First the Best Buy Description says this is for Women, lookwise it's nearly identical to the ScanWatch 2, in both size, weigth and appearence. Both watches are truly unisex and any sex whould be happy wearing it. Now I wan to compare how this Withings ScanWatch Light compares to the Withings ScanWatch 2.
I could not decide which ScanWatch to get (the Light or 2). I've been using their Body Comp scale for about 7 months. I'm really impressed with it (especially compared to my previous Smart scale (from F.....) that just would not stay paired. But I loved that their (F.....) watches had 6-7 days of battery life. That being said, I have the latest 'fruit' watch, and I have to charge it more than once a day, it's get about 20hrs on a charge. And I've never liked how it looked.
When I first saw the Withings original ScanWatchs I wanted it. But it was missing the heart rate, and O2 monitoring, and its sleep functionality seemed lacking. These 2 new watches buy and large fit my requirements. Neither have GPS built in but both can pair with your smartphone to acquire GPS info, which helps reduce battery usage. They both have a small round OLED on on the watchs which use much less power than a full face's display. And call me old (school), but I really want my watch to look like jewelry rather than technology strapped to my arm.
Upon unboxing the two the Light has a perfectly flat crystal, and the "2" has a slightly raised convex crystal (Sapphire crystal, stronger and more scratch resistant than the Light). The "2" is 38mm wide and the Light is 37mm wide (you can't tell the difference in size), with a flat surface (made of Gorilla glass). They ship with slightly different chargers, the "2" is expandable and could hold a wider watch, the Light has a fixed width, both can be used on either watch. Both watches are made of a shiny stainless steel, the "2" having a rounded case, the Light being more squared off. The "2" weighs 54g (1.9oz), the Light weighs 47g (1.7oz). For comparison my fruit watch weighs 69g (2.4oz) and has to be charged every 20h, and supports a 'special' magnetic wireless charger, the ScanWatch has a cradle it can be put into to charge (much like F......). The ScanWatches both come with an attractive, comfortable silicone band. One issue with both ScanWatches, that disappoints, is can you can't see the the time at night without touching the watch (if you put it on your bedside table and turn out the lights or if it's on your arm), well the "2" has some bioluminescence, if the watch face has had sufficient light hitting it, before you turn out the lights, the watch arms glow for a few hours. The Light lacks this feature, really can't explain why besides their arms are more narrow. If you push the crown the date and time does show up in the OLED display for about 12s. One clever feature that both watches share is, when you push the crown the arms of the watch spread to 10 & 2 so the OLED face is clear of the arms.
Are the functions accurate.... I compared the BPM data from the two watches to my fruit watch. The 3 were typically within 2 BPM of each other. The step counters of the two were within 100, after 3000 steps, with the fruit watch in between the two. After exercise, the Light recovered more slowly than the "2" or the fruit. but after 3-5m all were together again. The SpO2 level of the "2" was +/-2 of the reading on the fruit, the averages were essentially identical. The ECG data was also nearly identical, but the graphic presentation (see last image) from the "2" was better to "read" than the fruit's presentation. The body temp data I found very interesting, you again have to use to visualize, but the granularity of the "2" is much better than the fruit, this info is not available from the Light. This was most interesting when exercising, you can easily see how your body temp rises, to a point and then plateaus. And then slowly drops after you stop (as does your HR, but it recovers more quickly). Withings provides you ECG data to a health group: Heartbeat Health (with your permission) were they to see an abnormality (afib) they would apparently contact you. Kind of a cool feature I don't plan to utilize. Both watches offer min/max heart rate notifications, that you can set the thresholds for. The fruit offers only high notifications. Both watches also monitor your respiration rates; Breaths/min it does this at random intervals, but during your sleep it can indicate good/poor/restless sleep. Now my previous f....t smart watch could not monitor my sleep (which is why I stopped using it, it worked fine for my wife). My fruit watch consistently measures my sleep time about 2hrs less than actual, and rarely captures REM sleep, but it does see deep sleep. The Withings watches gave me more credit for more Deep or REM sleep, but it lumps the two together, whereas the fruit watch identifies Deep and REM separately (not sure how accurately either is). The average Heart Rate is available from both and it is presented in the Withings app much better than in the fruits Health app, which shows the heart rate and an hourly range, where the Withings app shows continuous data.
The Withings watches both support notifications tied to your phone. You get caller Id info (name and number) and you can select what other applications you want to get notifications from, you can select other apps like Calendar, Facebook, Gmail, and any other app that you might have installed on your phone. I've not found a way to decline incoming calls, or to force a message to be taken from the watch. Something I can do from my fruit watch. But other than that you can get a full range of notifications displayed on both watches. This is the feature I like/use the most on my smart watch. I rarely, if ever, pick up a call on my watch, I just want to know who's called or messaged, then I use the phone's bigger screen.
Overall I'm very impressed with both watches. The feature I miss the most is the ability to see the time at night in a dark room without touching the watch (maybe add a shake feature that turns the OLED on for 10s). What surprised me the most was the comfort of both watches, the silicon bands have small ridges on the back, this prevents the watch from sliding around on the arm, staying where you put it is huge. With the stock band on the fruit watch I spend 1/3 of the day realigning it on my arm. I'm sure the lighter weight of the Withings watches helps. The Withings bands are easily detachable, so if you want different colors for different occasions it is easily done (in acouple of seconds). So it becomes a question of is the ECG, Body temp and SpO2 levels of a great value to you. I'm guessing if you're not an athlete, someone who's doctor has interest in monitoring this data (which can easily be shared with health professionals from within the app) the Light is fine. So it's a cost issue. I think the flat glass on the Light is more attractive/easier to read, but the scratch resistance of the Sapphire crystal on the "2" is a nice feature if you're concerned with scratches (I've not tested the scratch resistance of the two, and don't plan to). I love the appearance of both watches, and will happily trade my fruit watch for either. One other interesting note, when you install more than one watch the Withings app tells you that "you successfully installed an additional tracker. You can switch devices anytime you want, we take care of the rest". It's good to know it also includes Nokia watches, and Apple Watch data via the Health App and iPhone sensor data via the Health App. The watches are very well conceived, I can only imagine that their excellent app will continue to improve.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Whether you just got a new computer or simply upgrading your current setup, you can’t go wrong with this Insignia NS-PM3NK3B24 Bluetooth 3-Button Mouse. It uses reliable Bluetooth technology to easily connect to your Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iPadOS and Android systems. A slim, ambidextrous design works for both right and left-handed users, and a timeless layout consists of 3 buttons. Finally, optical technology makes this mouse more than suitable for a variety of daily uses. Upgrade your setup with this easy-to-use Insignia mouse.
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I've been using mice or track balls since notebooks added trackpads. I never liked trackpads, but I grew more accustomed to there ocassional use. However for real productive work I want a mouse or trackball. The Bluetooth standard has evolved to pair more easily and it sip less and less power. Companies like logitech had always provided their own usb dongles to overcome the shortcomings of early Bluetooth. But since BT5 has been out for 5+ years the performance and reliability of BT has improved greatly. Modern BT devices can transmit data 5x faster than v4 with new profiles optimised to specific devices (add devices don't look like serial devices any more).
Enough with BT improvements, this mouse is somewhere between a true travel mouse and a full size desktop device. My hand is fairly large and I'd prefer that this mouse was a little bigger for everyday use, but after using it a bit I find it quite acceptable for daily use. With Windows 11 the mouse was automatically detected, and I was asked if I wanted to pair with it. On my Apple Air I had to tell it to pair, but it was immediately recognised and worked fine. At the same time it's small enough to toss in my travel case. It's a very responsive mouse that you can easily change the DPI (800,1200 & 1600) for more precise work. There are more precise mice out there, but you rarely need it (IMHO). My only complaint is that it uses a battery, I'd far prefer it to be a USB chargeable, and that it still works when it is being charged. The scroll wheel is very responsive, I wish it had a bit more texture to it. The mouse works very well without a mouse pad, which is quite important. I tried it on a glass table, and it worked but not as well as on a non-clear surface. it slides very nicely, and generally has a good feel to the buttons.
Enough with BT improvements, this mouse is somewhere between a true travel mouse and a full size desktop device. My hand is fairly large and I'd prefer that this mouse was a little bigger for everyday use, but after using it a bit I find it quite acceptable for daily use. With Windows 11 the mouse was automatically detected, and I was asked if I wanted to pair with it. On my Apple Air I had to tell it to pair, but it was immediately recognised and worked fine. At the same time it's small enough to toss in my travel case. It's a very responsive mouse that you can easily change the DPI (800,1200 & 1600) for more precise work. There are more precise mice out there, but you rarely need it (IMHO). My only complaint is that it uses a battery, I'd far prefer it to be a USB chargeable, and that it still works when it is being charged. The scroll wheel is very responsive, I wish it had a bit more texture to it. The mouse works very well without a mouse pad, which is quite important. I tried it on a glass table, and it worked but not as well as on a non-clear surface. it slides very nicely, and generally has a good feel to the buttons.
On a 1-10 scale it's a 8. And price wise it's a 10.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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ScanWatch 2 is more than a hybrid smartwatch, it is a health guardian on duty 24/7. This next generation includes new and exclusive sensors, including TempTech 24/7 module which for the first time, delivers day and night body temperature variation tracking, alongside proactive heart health notifications, atrial fibrillation detection via a 1L ECG, and blood oxygen levels. Together these sensors can help anyone maintain a healthy lifestyle, effortlessly. ScanWatch 2 also features its trademark sleep and activity tracking plus an extraordinary battery life of 30 days before needing to be recharged.
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ScanWatch Light vs ScanWatch 2
on November 28, 2023
Posted by: 3Tcubed
I could not decide which new Withings ScanWatch to get (Light or 2). I've been using their Body Comp scale for about 6 months. I'm really impressed with it (especially compared to my previous Smart scale (F.....) that just would not stay paired. But I loved that their watches had 6-7 days of battery life. That being said, I have the latest fruit watch, and I have to charge it more than once a day, it's get about 20hrs on a charge. And I've never liked how it looked. When I first saw the Withings original ScanWatch I wanted it. But it was missing the heart rate, and O2 monitoring, and its sleep functionality seemed lacking. These 2 new watches (except for O2) both seemed to fit my requirements. Neither have GPS built in but both can pair with your smartphone to acquire GPS info, which helps reduce battery usage. That and the small round OLED on each watch uses much less power than a full face's display. And call me old (school), but I really want my watch to look like jewelry rather than technology strapped to my arm.
Upon unboxing the two the Light has a perfectly flat crystal, and the "2" has a slightly raised convex crystal (made of Gorilla glass or Sapphire crystal, stronger and more scratch resistant than the Light). The "2" is 38mm wide and the Light is 37mm wide (you can't tell the difference). They ship with slightly different chargers, the "2" is expandable and could hold a wider watch, the Light is a fixed width, both can be used on either watch. They are both made of a shiny stainless steel, the "2" having a rounded case, the Light being more squared off. The "2" weighs 54g (1.9oz), the Light weighs 47g (1.7oz). For comparison my fruit watch weighs 69g (2.4oz) and has to be charged every 20h, and supports a 'special' magnetic wireless charger, the ScanWatch has a cradle it can be put into to charge. The ScanWatches both come with an attractive, comfortable silicone band. One issue with both ScanWatches that disappoints, is can you see the the time at night without touching the watch (you put it on your bedside table and turn out the lights), well the "2" has some bioluminescence, if the watch face has had sufficient light hitting it, before you turn out the lights, the watch arms glow for a few hours. The Light lacks this feature, really can't explain why besides their arms are more narrow. If you push the crown the date and time does show up in the OLED display for about 12s. One clever feature that both watches share is, when you push the crown the arms of the watch spread to 10 & 2 so the OLED face is clear of the arms.
Are the functions accurate.... I compared the BPM data from the two watches to my fruit watch. The 3 were typically within 2 BPM of each other. The step counters of the two were within 100, after 3000 steps, with the fruit watch in between the two. After exercise, the Light recovered more slowly than the 2 or the fruit. but after 3-5m all were together again. The SpO2 level of the "2" was +/-2 of the reading on the fruit, the averages were essentially identical. The ECG data was also nearly identical, but the graphic presentation (see last image) from the "2" was better to "read" than the fruit's presentation. The body temp data I found very interesting, you again have to use to visualize, but the granularity of the "2" is much better than the fruit, this info is not available from the Light. This was most interesting when exercising, you can easily see how your body temp rises, to a point and then plateaus. And then slowly drops after you stop (as does your HR, but it recovers more quickly). Withings provides you ECG data to a health group: Heartbeat Health (with your permission) were they to see an abnormality (afib) they would apparently contact you. Kind of a cool feature I don't plan to utilize. Both watches offer min/max heart rate notifications, that you can set the thresholds for. The fruit offers only high notifications. Both watches also monitor your respiration rates; Breaths/min it does this at random intervals, but during your sleep it can indicate good/poor/restless sleep. Now my previous f....t smart watch could not monitor my sleep (which is why I stopped using it, it worked fine for my wife). My fruit watch consistently measures my sleep time about 2hrs less than actual, and rarely captures REM sleep,but does see deep sleep. The Withings watches gave me more credit for more Deep or REM sleep, but it lumps the two together, whereas the fruit watch identifies Deep and REM separately (not sure how either is accurately determined). The average Heart Rate is available from both and it is presented in the Withings app much better than in the fruits Health app, which shows the heart rate and an hourly range, where the Withings app shows continuous data.
The Withings watches both support notifications tied to your phone. You get caller Id info (name and number) and you can select what other applications you want to get notifications from, you can select other apps like Calendar, Facebook, Gmail, and any other app that you might have installed on your phone. I've not found a way to decline incoming calls, or to force a message to be taken from the watch. Something I can do from my fruit watch. But other than that you can get a full range of notifications displayed on both watches. This is the feature I like/use the most on my smart watch. I rarely if ever pick up a call on my watch, I just want to know who's called or messaged, then I use the phone's bigger screen.
Overall I'm very impressed with both watches. The feature I miss the most is the ability to see the time at night in a dark room without touching the watch (maybe add a shake feature that turns the OLED on for 10s). What surprised me the most was the comfort of both watches, the silicon bands have small ridges on the back, this prevents the watch from sliding around on the arm, staying where you put it is huge. With the stock band I spend 1/3 of the day realigning the fruit watch on my arm. I'm sure the lighter weight of the Withings watches helps. The Withings bands are easily detachable, so if you want different colors for different occasions it is easily done, in a few seconds. So it becomes a question of is the ECG, Body temp and SpO2 levels of a great value to you. I'm guessing if you're not an athlete, someone who's doctor has interest in monitoring this data (which can easily be shared with health professionals from within the app). It's a cost issue. I think the flat glass on the Light is more attractive/easier to read, but the scratch resistance of the Gorilla glass on the "2" is a nice feature if you're concerned with scratches (I've not tested the scratch resistance of the two, and don't plan to). I love the appearance of the watches, and would happily trade my fruit watch for either. One other interesting note, when you install more than one watch the Withings app tells you that "you successfully installed an additional tracker. You can switch devices anytime you want, we take care of the rest". It's good to know it also includes Nokia watches, Apple Watch data via the Health App and iPhone sensor data via the Health App. Very well conceived, I can only imagine that their excellent app will continue to improve.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Harness the productivity of the Intel Core m3 processor with this Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Its 12.3-inch touch screen and 2736 x 1824 resolution are ideal for streaming your favorite movies and shows. This Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has 128GB of internal storage and a microSD slot for your music, photos and videos.
Is the power pack included in the Surface Pro 4 ?
A AC/DC power adapter is included; about 2' to wall about 6' from adapter to tablet (with quick release magnetic connector) prevents kicking cord and pulling tablet to floor accidentally (a nice feature).
7 years, 6 months ago
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3Tcubed
Harness the productivity of the Intel Core m3 processor with this Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Its 12.3-inch touch screen and 2736 x 1824 resolution are ideal for streaming your favorite movies and shows. This Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has 128GB of internal storage and a microSD slot for your music, photos and videos.
Is there an option to increase to 256Gb?
You can increase storage with Micro SD card, but this is not exactly the same as increasing on board SSD, which you cannot (reasonably) do.
On the other hand you can add a 128GB Micro SD card for about $50, 200GB for about $70 and 256GB for $150 (w/prices dropping every month).
You could also use a external SSD drive like the Samsung T3, and add 250GB for ~$100 or 500Gb for <$175 or 1TB for ~$350 this is a little bulkier but offers higher performance and greater reliability - it would be my choice if your interested in durability (and you can easily share it/take it to anther machine).
On the other hand you can add a 128GB Micro SD card for about $50, 200GB for about $70 and 256GB for $150 (w/prices dropping every month).
You could also use a external SSD drive like the Samsung T3, and add 250GB for ~$100 or 500Gb for <$175 or 1TB for ~$350 this is a little bulkier but offers higher performance and greater reliability - it would be my choice if your interested in durability (and you can easily share it/take it to anther machine).
7 years, 6 months ago
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3Tcubed
Harness the productivity of the Intel Core m3 processor with this Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Its 12.3-inch touch screen and 2736 x 1824 resolution are ideal for streaming your favorite movies and shows. This Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has 128GB of internal storage and a microSD slot for your music, photos and videos.
does this come with the microsoft office already?
Harness the productivity of the Intel Core m3 processor with this Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Its 12.3-inch touch screen and 2736 x 1824 resolution are ideal for streaming your favorite movies and shows. This Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has 128GB of internal storage and a microSD slot for your music, photos and videos.
Does this come with Windows 10?
Harness the productivity of the Intel Core m3 processor with this Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Its 12.3-inch touch screen and 2736 x 1824 resolution are ideal for streaming your favorite movies and shows. This Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has 128GB of internal storage and a microSD slot for your music, photos and videos.
Does it come with any bloatware? Stuff other than a clean windows install that you don't need?
Very little, not like buying an ACER - additional apps include the "Inking" aps that not part of Std Win 10 release, but you appreciate having it.
7 years, 6 months ago
by
3Tcubed
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
IS Philips - hue White LED Starter Kit required in order for the speaker to work?
No you don't have to a Philips Hue light for the speaker on the Google Home to work
7 years, 6 months ago
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3Tcubed
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Can I play music from my network drive?
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
is it ac and dc
It requires 16.5V (2A) in input voltage; a DC -> AC Wall adapter is included
7 years, 6 months ago
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3Tcubed
Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Can i use this device as Bluetooth speaker?
No, but you can "cast" to it, if allears as a Chroma Cast device, so from a browser, with the chrome cast extension you could send it audio.
But to answer you specific question, it does not "speak" /"understand" bluetooth
But to answer you specific question, it does not "speak" /"understand" bluetooth
7 years, 6 months ago
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3Tcubed
what is the best and fastest processor out there for and android tablet?
I want to buy an android tablet with the best processor thats offered yet, and dual camera would be nice but if not then definitely rear cam., has to have adobe flash, has to be upgrade-able to whenever the newest OS is available like right now is icecream sandwich, has to have a great responsive touch interface like the ipad, has to have the "Play Store" for apps, and it'd be nice if it had the external SD or mirco SD storage slot for expandable memory because I will probably buy the 16gb of whatever tablet has all these specifications, so help me please!! because I know theres a few tablets out there with all this specifications that I need in a tablet but which one has all these AND the best processor available???
Look for new Intel 5th generation CPU's to be hitting market very soon (Just announced at CES, Jan 2015); this new 5th generation of their i3,i5,i7 processors is specifically designed for higher performance, longer battery life tablets.
9 years, 4 months ago
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3Tcubed
Phoenix.AZ