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Freedom to do more. Power new possibilities with the HP Chromebook Plus x360 14 inch with an Intel processor. Tap into your creative side with AI-powered Google and Adobe features like Magic Eraser and Adobe Express. With built-in virus protection, long battery life, fast boot up, and behind-the-scenes automatic updates, the HP Chromebook Plus x360 is easy to use and easy to love.
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4
A snappy little laptop/tablet
on November 1, 2024
Posted by: DavidJr
If you pretty much just browse the internet or do simple things that you could do on an Android phone just want it bigger, this is certainly a way to go. Chromebooks are like the light version of a Windows laptop, they can do most of the same tasks, but with different applications to make it happen.
As a laptop to say, type up reviews or watch media, maybe play some mobile games, this works out nicely. You can be in laptop mode with a touch screen and a backlit keyboard or flip it around for a 14 inch tablet. It moves pretty seamlessly between the two modes and you can leave it in a tent mode so it holds itself up when you use it like a regular tablet.
For a Chromebook, it does have a bit more storage than others, but still only 256GB. It’s not going to give you the performance of a slightly more expensive “normal” laptop, but it still gets things done. You can access some regular features offline, but the majority of the highlighted features need online access. The nice thing is, it has WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, so you can get higher speeds with that needed connection.
Gemini is one thing they feature on here, but it is just accessing the online AI. It’s fun to use though. It fairly quickly answers your questions or you can ask it to “imagine” something and give you a generated image. With the purchase you get additional perks with a one year free trial. This includes Google One AI Premium plan, access to new features with Gemini Advanced, 2TB of cloud storage and the use of Gemini in other Google products, like Gmail and Docs and others. This is regularly $19.99 (+tax) a month, which it will be after the 12 months ends unless you cancel anytime prior.
This has 2 USB-C and 1 USB-A port, all 3.0, 3.5mm audio/mic port, stereo speakers and a front facing camera. The camera has some options to make it look sharper, but I’ve seen better on cell phones. It also has a physical privacy cover so you can ensure you are not being seen. The audio is good enough, you can hear it best in laptop mode, but when in tablet form, it depends on which way you are holding it as they are on one side. The screen is clear and sharp, but highly reflective. It can practically be a mirror in some situations and you can’t even see the screen. You can output video with a USB to DP adapter, but there are no other outputs on this system.
The keyboard is pretty standard but all the typical function keys are actual functions instead of the F1-F12 for Windows systems. They make for great shortcuts to many common functions, which a lot of laptops have that as a toggle option now too. The touchpad works well but it is a bit clunky to click down on. It’s touch responsive too though, so you don’t have to click if you don’t want to. Touchsreen functions work well, but notice that sometimes I have to lift my finger off if it loses track or has too many touches for it to lose track. It is capable of 10 point touch, but notice in a test at times it would just stop recognizing all points of touch after some movement. With 2 fingers it wasn’t as likely to lose touch though. The smooth glass, despite its reflection, is nice to the touch though. The edge to edge glass is nice as well, but there is quite the edge that is not usable.
Overall, it is an interesting blend between typical laptop features but with Chrome OS. Easy transition between normal laptop use and tablet mode. It’s a bit thick for a solo tablet, but figure all the computer parts are in there too. With the bonus of the 12 month trial it makes it even more worth it. If you need something portable to work on locally stored items or have access to Wi-Fi or hotspot everywhere, it is small and convenient.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Let your music live longer. Colorful and compact, these Bluetooth earbuds are equipped with features designed for excellent sound quality, anytime and anywhere. Choose your style for sound that matches your style with up to 11 hours of battery life and a comfortable fit.
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3
Budget Sony? Budget quality.
on November 1, 2024
Posted by: DavidJr
Sony is usually known for high quality devices and some of the latest technology. However, these headphones feel like one of those other budget brands with a Sony label.
The design is simple and fits pretty comfortably in the ear. Sound quality is decent and you can modify it further with the Sound Connect app. The charging case is kind of slim and does provide a full charge with the earbuds lasting up to 11 hours on a single charge. However, that is about it for the positive aspects I have for these earbuds.
It feels like I have had better budget headphones by companies that are known for budget products and give the same quality for half the price. The touch controls are probably the most annoying thing I find for them. You have to click one ear bud 3 times to have it turn up a slight bit and keep doing that over and over to adjust the volume further. I find this really annoying and it’s not convenient at all. Plus pushing into the ear over and over starts to disrupt the comfort they had.
These can be used individually, but I have had a couple times now where I pull the second one out shortly after the first and have no audio from it. Although the controls worked, the audio did not. Putting them back in the case and pulling them out at the same time worked best and most of the time even at separate times it would still sync, but it was those times it didn’t that made it an issue. Plus, using them 1 at a time means you leave half of the push button functions behind as they are split between them. There are some really minor modifications you can do to the buttons in the app, but no real customization.
The app does allow you to customize the EQ to your liking and has a feature to analyze your ear shape with a series of photos for “360 reality audio”. However, it is limited to specific apps. Unlike something like Dolby Atmos where it just works with the device and any audio from that device. You can also enable Sony’s Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) to enhance low quality audio sources and you can prioritize Bluetooth sound quality over connection status.
Another setting that can be changed with a single touch of the left earbud or enabled through the app is the ambient sound mode. It is so light that you barely notice it unless you have nothing playing. It can make the difference between hearing a car horn or not, but it’s not like some other devices that enhance the ambient sound so you can hear it clearer. It can be a good thing though because you don’t want every sound coming through on your music, I just don’t think you will hear much unless it is an obvious loud sound.
You can connect these to 2 devices, but it is still 1 or the other as one takes priority with the sound, sometimes taking a couple seconds for it to realize the other device is no longer playing audio.
Overall, they aren’t the worst headphones I have ever used, I just feel disappointed in what I usually expect from Sony. The controls are clunky and not very intuitive. They do have a decent battery life for their size, but only 1 full recharge from the case. I feel like I have had better from other budget brands.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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With the magic of AI and automation behind the scenes, it’s never been easier to create amazing photos and shareworthy videos.
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One of the things I liked about Adobe Elements was that it was one of the few pieces of Adobe software that didn’t need to be on a subscription like all their other products. But now, a 3 year license?
Sure, in 3 years you might want to get their new updates anyways, but I don’t like being forced into it. Element’s has been one of those editing software packages that you don’t need to be a professional at to make for some interesting effects on photos or videos. While, at the same time, could be one of those that you download and install again 5 years later so you can do that effect again. But, apparently not any more. Now, you can “rent” it for 3 years and pay more later when you decide to use it again. No, it’s not a subscription, but if you want to use it after 3 years, it might as well be.
One thing I still never understand is why, when I select “Premiere Elements” in my start menu, I still get this loading app which I then have to select Video Editor, same for “Photoshop Elements” and pick again. I would get it if it was just a link to “Adobe Elements” for example, then I pick, but no, I wanted Premiere to do a video, but I have to load this app to then load the app I selected in the first place.
As for features, they have the classic Quick, Guided and Advanced modes. Where you can make simple changes to a photo or video, like add text, trim or combine media. The photoshop guided mode has various edits that guide you along, but don’t really help you learn the system if you wanted to do it on your own in advanced mode. As it puts the buttons in place and pretty much says to follow the steps. It does the effect it shows, but you don’t learn how to possibly do it on your own through the menu, or perfect it. Then, it doesn’t do it all that great and sort of dumps the rest of trying to fix it on you with the ‘Healing Brush’. See example photos below where I tried to remove a person from a stock photo, which it did, but then added another pole and then I tried expanding the scene, which it just did a bunch of clone stamping looking awful.
They have changed things up a little bit, like on the export side of things for videos it used to just show a simple small, medium, large size, now it has more dropdowns for format. Plus, you can export in multiple formats at the same time, like for YouTube or Instagram with different aspects of resolutions on each. However, for some reason, they still can’t handle MKV or H.265 videos. At least the ‘Guided’ section of the video editor is more like a tutorial and shows you where to go in the menu and how to modify the track, after you download them.
Overall, it is still Adobe products for photo and video editing, simplified and limited compared to the professional products. I still can’t get over the 3 year license and that has pretty much ruined it for me, as explained at the start. Considering how many other editing products are out there, sure it might take some more video watching to learn the “fun” edits, but at least you know you can still do it in 3 years with the software you paid for.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The ultimate dinner flex, the bella PRO 4-qt. TriZone Touchscreen Air Fryer with Dual Flex Basket features a removable divider so you can cook two meals at once or simply opt for cooking one large meal. The spacious basket holds up to 3 lbs. of food and features EverGood Ceramic Nonstick Coating that’s made without PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, Lead, and Cadmium. Simple, one-touch custom cooking options include Air Fry, Roast, Broil, Bake, Reheat, and Dehydrate. Plus, the Sync function allows you to cook two different dishes at once and have them finish at the same time—eliminating the need to juggle cooking times or multiple pots and pans on your stove.
Customer Rating
5
Small and big at the same time?
on November 1, 2024
Posted by: DavidJr
This air fryer is confusing at first glance. You think you have 2 baskets, but it’s actually one with a divider in the middle. Then, the fact you can set it like you have 2 fryers, but you can also treat it as one. It’s not all that confusing, once you get to know it and make good use of it.
It is kind of like a big and small air fryer in the same shot. With the divider in place, you have two smaller chambers that can cook 2 different items at 2 different temperatures and times for about 2 people. Then, if you take the divider out, you can do one larger food item for about 4 people. Then, when it is all said and done, the EverGood™ ceramic nonstick coating lets you practically just rinse the surface off, no scrubbing needed. Maybe a little soap to help break up any residual grease, but it looks practically untouched.
I felt that it cooked a little faster than my older fryer, but it certainly got the job done. You do need to make sure to rotate the food around in the basket about half way, at least, so that it is more heavenly cooked. It does beep to remind you at the halfway point for both timers. Only thing is, you have to pull the whole tray out when you are doing two products, despite it being the halfway point for the other half or not.
Over all, it is a perfect air fryer for small 2 item meals or when you need a single larger batch. It is all touch screen and updates what is lit up for what you need, like left side, or right side or both when not in dual mode.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro robot vacuum and mop system is designed to capture more, reach farther, and need you less (vs. Shark Matrix 2-in-1). Its five powerful cleaning technologies help to target hidden debris, stuck-on stains, edges and to optimize cleaning for every floor type, handling the toughest cleaning challenges. Whether vacuuming or mopping, the PowerDetect robot does the dirty work, so you don't have to. It deep-cleans and mops your floors, while the NeverTouch Pro base means you don’t have to worry about cleanup or maintenance for weeks at a time. After every cleaning run, the robot will return to the base to empty debris, refill the water tank, and wash and dry the mopping pad so it’s always ready for its next clean— maintenance-free cleaning for up to a month. With NeverStuck Technology, the robot lifts itself over obstacles and across thresholds to avoid getting stuck. When mopping, it keeps the pad above carpets to prevent wet messes and deliver whole-home coverage. While the robot handles your cleaning chores for you, the bagless base with Anti-Allergen Complete Seal captures and traps 99.97% of dust and allergens (down to .3 microns, allergens refers to non-living matter).
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So, like most things, results may vary. This robot vacuum claims up to 30 days on refill/empty and 60 days on capacity, but that is completely dependent on the size of the rooms and how much activity is in those areas. If you have like 250 sq feet and only part of it is hard floor and you left the house for 30 days, it would almost certainly be able to keep the dust from accumulating on the floor in that area. But, an active area, with pets, kids and several hundred square feet, you might get 2 weeks out of it.
Now, this isn’t to say that is a bad thing. Compared to the majority of vacuum bots we have had over the past few years, where you have to empty them after every use, or every couple days, this is far better. This is just like every other device that makes the best claims and puts in the fine print, based on XYZ type usage. Even still, this is by far one of the easiest robot vacuum and mop I have ever used. All the dirty work is done by the bot as it empties and cleans itself after doing the task. It even dries the pad to prevent any mold or bacteria build up.
Setup of this bot is pretty simple. Basically put the ramp in place, open and install the odor neutralizer and the side brush under the robot, plug it up, fill up the water reservoir, install the app and off you go. It does an explore round, which at this point you want to make sure you have all the doors opened or closed pending if you want the bot to go in there and some movable objects out of the way so it knows to clean there when the object is not there. Then it maps the place out and even sets them up as specific rooms. Like in my image, the kitchen, hallway and bathroom are all hard floors, but open up to the living room which has carpet, so it shows the living room as a separate room.
When using the de\vice, in the app you can choose the whole mapped area or which rooms to clean or a spot on the map and you can choose to vacuum, mop or both. When you choose both, it will vacuum first and start by doing the edges with the rotating edge brush. Then, it will do the middle of the areas in a nice pattern. It then returns to base, fills up with water and goes out to mop in a similar fashion. The mopping however, is like that of most robot vacuums and is mostly just dragging a wet cloth around the floor. It does not suck up any of the water along the way.
Once it has done its job, it returns to the station, empties it vacuum contents, drops the pad and begins cleaning and drying. The little tune that it plays, I swear is “like a good neighbor”, but surely it isn’t, right?
The cleanup that you have to do every “30 days” or so is simply removing the waste water and dumping it out, refilling the clean water and sliding out the waste bin to empty out. The waste bin is the only thing I find odd as you have to slide it to the right to get it out. So, you can’t have a wall or other item to the right of it unless you want to move the whole thing any time you want to empty it. But, once out, it is simply pushing a button to drop the bottom out of it and possibly pulling some hair. There is more advanced cleaning, like removing the washable filter, cleaning the pad or replacing it as they give a spare, but these are typical things that on a regular bot you would have to do nearly daily while this one can be months later.
Overall, this robot is great for keeping the house cleaned up. I feel like with every new iteration we are getting closer to The Jetson’s or other cartoons from the mid 1900’s. The only next logical step is for them to detect when something hits the floor and cleans it up right away. But, simple, convenient and not something you have to check on every day or even week, while it does part of the chores for you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Big protection comes in small packages. Whether it’s in capturing the broad vistas of a scenic drive, or recording unexpected incidents along the way, the QHD video of the Cobra SC 120 has the power to see what’s ahead, and the size to stay out of your line of sight.
Customer Rating
2
Small, discrete, but relies on the slow app
on October 12, 2024
Posted by: DavidJr
If anything this dash cam has going for it, it is certainly small and simple for the device. However, pretty much everything to do with it is through the Drive Smarter app, which you can use without the camera to an extent, if you want to get a feel for some of it.
There are only 2 buttons on the camera, one for muting/unmuting the microphone and the other is a multi-function button for saving a clip, changing the mode to “Trip Clips”, a time lapse of a trip, or formatting the SD card. On the bright side, at least it comes with the SD card.
Now, the camera is simple to install and really does have a small footprint. It even comes with extra electrostatic sheets and a main sticky pad if you decide to change positions or cars. It only has a 12v lighter adapter and plenty of cord to hide along the trim. There are other options online, such as a parking monitor wiring kit. But, where the downfall of this system is the total reliance on your smartphone and/or a nearby hotspot.
Any time you want to connect to the device it has to start with Bluetooth or have to already be on a hotspot. Then, if you choose to look for videos it has to use the app to switch over to WiFi, which takes a bit, but if you already have a car hotspot and your phone and the camera are connected to it together, it goes a bit quicker. Then, you can see some snapshot previews of your recordings, but don’t swap apps or take to long, because you will lose connection and suddenly the app acts like you never had a camera. Asking you to add your vehicle, again. Closing the app out fully and then going back in may recognize the camera, but now you have to wait for the whole reconnecting to Wi-Fi, again, if it doesn’t sit there locked out for a good while. Though, a lot of the frustration can be removed if you have a constant vehicle hotspot running. Then it is essentially a network camera. Some other options in the camera settings also don’t seem to ever register, like adding a name to the watermark.
With all that frustration out of the way, the quality of the video image isn’t too bad, but still hard to make out details. Even though it claims 1440p, it looks like it is just an upscaled image as I can see 1080p images from my phone much clearer. It’s still enough to identify vehicles and traffic lights. It picks up audio pretty clear, although most of mine is just the radio.
Overall, if you have a vehicle hotspot that you always run and connect the camera and your phone to, it doesn’t seem all that bad. However, if you have to rely on the camera to supply the WiFi and want to do anything through the app, it is time consuming and can be frustrating. After the wait, grabbing what you need and then moving on is all I could handle. I like the other cameras where I control connecting to the WiFi so I know I have a connection and not waiting on some app to figure it out for me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Recharge your legs anytime, anywhere with the ultra-portable JetBoots Prime compression boots. Weighing only 6lbs, these lightweight, wireless boots fold up like a pair of pants and are compact enough to fit in a backpack so you can take them on the-go. JetBoots Prime offer recovery that's ready whenever — and wherever — you are. JetBoots Prime are designed to accelerate recovery, reduce muscle soreness and improve performance with proprietary TruGrade Technology™ that delivers precise, science-backed levels of pressure sequentially up the leg to optimize circulation and remove metabolic waste more safely and effectively than competitors. With an advanced, built-in pump system that delivers synchronized inflation to both boots, you get a consistent, uniform treatment on both legs and effective, balanced recovery. Treatment customization is easy, adjust your treatment time and pressure settings to fit your needs from the control panel built right into the boots. With the convenient drawstring backpack and long-lasting 3-hour battery life, you can take the science backed benefits of pneumatic compression to the field, gym or locker room with ease.
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Having had a different brand single leg version for recovery from a surgery a while back, this is a surprising upgrade in direct comparison. No cables, no attaching hoses or finding the main unit. This is literally like a heavy pair of pants that will force circulation through your feet and legs. Then on top of that, the level of sound on this small device is hard to believe compared to the amount of pressure you get. With these Jstboots set all the way to 100, you are certainly going to feel it and it is louder letting the air out than the amount of time it is pumping it in. I have used these in bed and on the recliner while watching videos without having to make any adjustments to audio.
As for storage and carrying, they are like a very heavily starched pair of pants with a small brick in the pocket. They are easy enough to fold away and put back into the carrying bag though. The inside is one surface, so it makes it really easy to wipe down if you were sweaty or just need to clean after so many uses. With a full battery charge you can get about 3 hours of use. Pending the time you use it for this could be 3 long sessions or several smaller ones.
I can really feel a difference in my legs after each use. Like it pushed some of the stiffness and pain out, making my legs actually feel somewhat lighter. The only thing I wish this had was a better timer on them. As it is now you can set it in 20 minute intervals and it ticks down from 60/40/20 as you do a long session, but there is no indication of how much time you have left in that last 20 minutes.
Overall, for a complete and fairly compact system, these are really impressive. Simple, wireless, and fairly quiet operation that makes a clear difference after use. It only comes confusing when I tell my friends I have Jetboots and they think I’ve gone space age.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Unlock convenience and security with Tapo DL110. Its lightning-fast fingerprint sensor unlocks your door in under 1 second, and the ultra-long battery life keeps it powered for up to 1 year. Access in six different ways: by fingerprint recognition, using custom passcodes on the keypad, manage from anywhere with Wi-Fi, via close-range Bluetooth, your smart home assistant, or by using the included backup keys. Manage residents and guests with ease by creating custom permanent, one-time or scheduled passcodes. Pair with your Amazon Alexa, Google Home or Samsung SmartThings for hands-free voice operation and mangement. Security features such as auto-lock, real-time alerts for suspicious activity, and a detailed activity log give you ultimate peace of mind. Finally, the Tapo DL110 boasts a hassle-free installation with all necessary tools included so that you can take control of your front door security in no time.
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Like many other smart locks that are designed to replace current deadbolts, this one is just as simple to install and begin using. It took longer for the battery to get to full charge than it did to get installed and set up. For most installs, it it as simple as removing 4 screws to remove the old lock, put in the new bolt, the panel on the outside and screw it to the plate on the inside, then attach the cable and main unit on the inside with a few more screws, install the battery and the rest is all setting up through the app. It literally took about 10 minutes provided you were replacing a standard bolt that required no special adjustments.
Once you set up an account with the Tapo app on your mobile device, adding the lock, connecting it to Wi-Fi and setting up your initial fingerprint and PIN is simply following the audio directions. The Tapo app is the same app used for many other TP-Link products, so if you already have some of them, you should be somewhat familiar with the app. The one thing I found odd with the app is how setting a PIN code and setting a user are two separate options and setting a user is only for fingerprints. Personally I see setting a user as having an option of either PIN or fingerprint and would prefer it not be 2 separate functions especially if I want to have either option for 1 additional person. Adding a user also lets you link that person’s TP-Link account so that they may also use the app remotely for additional features.
Once the PINs and fingerprints are set, getting in is quick and simple. The fingerprint scanner is very quick to respond, even at slightly offset angles. The PIN display remains visually hidden till touched and is responsive as well. If those two methods fail, you could always resort to the included physical keys, with the keyhole hidden behind a doorbell button. However, the one drawback on those is they are fairly simple keys and if you are to ever lose one, it’s not so simple to replace just the core of the lock as it is built in the main unit. Even without the keys, if for some reason the battery was to die while you are outside, you could use a USB-C cable from any other powered device and give it enough charge to accept the PIN for entry.
On the note of the battery, this is one thing that is different from all the other locks I have tried. This is a single 10,000 mAh rechargeable battery. It says it could last a year pending usage. However, when it does run low, you have to remove it and charge it for several hours. Something that might not be too bad if you remember to put it on before you go to bed or any other time you have several hours that you don’t need to lock/unlock your door from the outside. This does prevent you from having to stock up on other batteries, but it creates a down time window that could be inconvenient if you forget to set times aside to charge.
Overall, this lock makes for convenient and quick options to get into your house. Simple install and plenty of ways to share and control access to your house without worrying about making multiple copies of keys to potentially be lost. Plus, it has a simple doorbell for when anyone else may visit. It also has added security features like entering numbers before and after your real PIN to make it look longer than normal in case you have guests with you and don’t want it to sound so simple.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Your barista creation, with a bit of guidance. Indulge in the rich aroma of freshly prepared espresso with the Philips Barista Brew Semi Automatic Espresso Machine. Froth milk effortletless with the powerful steam wand and stainless steel milk jug with a temperature indicator. Discover the satisfaction of crafting it yourself —designed to empower real coffee lovers to elevate their skills with every cup.
Customer Rating
4
Find the perfect settings
on September 19, 2024
Posted by: DavidJr
I never really thought about the extra work put into a real cup of espresso, but here I am, making myself feel like a barista. This is like having your own personal coffee shop at home, but you have to learn what it takes to fine tune your cup. This isn’t your typical power on and push a button for a cup. You have to learn the process and get to know the steps before you get it just right. The nice thing is though, once you get it tuned in, this makes an amazing brew.
The setup is fairly simple, it felt like it took more time to remove all the transportation tape and packing material than it did to get the rest of it set up. The directions are not overly complicated once you do it a couple times, however the manual alludes to figures that don’t seem to exist in the manual (See figure 15) as it says, though there is only 1 main figure in the book. However, they do have some videos and that is what really helps. From setup, brewing, to troubleshooting and cleaning. It’s all better shown in the videos than explained in the manual. Even then, it took a couple replays till I really understood it. Also, the small needle like cleaning tool they show in the video was never really explained where it was stored. It’s inside the drain tray, after you pull it out, in the dark recesses of the machine.
On the subject of storing, I wish machines like this had places to store all the extra bits. This would have been the perfect machine if it just had some small storage trays on the side or something. Places to store the other extra filter baskets and cleaning brushes would have been ideal. There is space to store them on top, but that just becomes a loose mess. The other thing I don’t particularly like is the water storage being all the way in the back. It is difficult to see the remaining water level and you have to lift it over everything. It does have a handy bracket in the middle that makes it fairly easy to lift, but it is kind of blind trust the rest of the way.
When trying to find your perfect brew, you can adjust the coarseness of the grind, the amount of the grind and the amount of water pushed through the grind. The only real indication that you are getting the brew right is the pressure gauge on the front. Too few or coarse grounds and the pressure will be too low, the water passes through too quickly and not a very tasty brew. If you have too many grounds or too fine of a grind, the brew may take too long and not push enough water through. It took several wasted cups for us to get the preferred pressure and now it works perfectly for our particular brew every time, till we want to try something different. But, now that we know what makes the difference, it is easy to adjust. For example, adding more grounds can be with the -/+ knob or with a little manual push on the grinder. There are other adjustments you can make, such as temperature and water amounts, but that takes some extra steps with pushing and holding specific buttons and not something you change often.
Once you have the coffee down pat, making the perfect froth is actually really easy. The steam on this one is much better than on an older model I have and the milk jug with the temperature gauge ensures I am getting up to the right temperature at the same time. This has been some of the creamiest froth I have had on a home made coffee.
Overall, I really do enjoy this espresso machine. It’s one of those things that you really have to take some time with though. It’s not your typical pop a cup in and push a button type device. This is about as close as you get to professional brewing without getting into the commercial devices. I’m dropping 1 star for the missing details in the manual and for not having proper places to contain all the included parts, but other than that it is a great machine.
Overall, I really do enjoy this espresso machine. It’s one of those things that you really have to take some time with though. It’s not your typical pop a cup in and push a button type device. This is about as close as you get to professional brewing without getting into the commercial devices. I’m dropping 1 star for the missing details in the manual and for not having proper places to contain all the included parts, but other than that it is a great machine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enhance your driving safety and documentation with the REXING V1P Flex X4, featuring 4K front and Full HD 1080p rear recording. This all-inclusive package comes with a 32GB SD card and a smart hardwire kit, providing everything you need for setup. The dash cam offers superior clarity with enhanced night vision and includes a built-in microphone, speaker, optional GPS logger for precise route tracking, and loop recording for continuous coverage. The G-sensor detects impacts, and the innovative parking monitor, powered by the smart hardwire kit, guards your vehicle when parked. Easy to install and equipped with 5.0 GHz WiFi for mobile app connectivity, this model supports expansion to four-channel recording, ensuring comprehensive protection and convenience.
Customer Rating
4
Easy access with Wi-Fi
on September 15, 2024
Posted by: DavidJr
This is my second Rexing dash cam and one thing that is nice about them is that you can connect to them directly via Wi-Fi to get the video or images on the spot, without needing to use an additional micro-SD card reader. However, other than that it is like every other dash cam.
This set is at least complete. You don’t need to buy an SD card, you don’t need to get a wiring kit, it’s all included. Directions for setting up the device are fairly straight forward, but there are some inconsistencies that make things a little confusing. Like the positioning of the electrostatic sticker looks like it should be on one side of the mirror and the camera on the other. Makes no sense why it would even be there if that was the case. Then, when you get to the parking monitor wiring kit, you have to watch a video as the written details are not detailed at all. They don’t even explain what to do with the fuses that you pull out. You are supposed to put them into the plug for the kit right beside the fuse that is already on there. The directions say yellow wire and red wire, but you have to make sure you do some tracing, as they both end in red. Then the wiring covers that protect the exposed bits are so loose that they easily come off and could lead to shorting out and causing further damage. Don’t go into using the wiring kit unless you have some experience with wiring and do a little extra to secure the wires to prevent future damage.
Having the wiring kit installed is nice as my cigarette lighter apparently stays on 24/7. So, there was potential to run my battery dead if I forgot to unplug it. So, now it comes on with the ignition and will still record with impacts when off. However, even with the sensor as low as it goes, it has to be a pretty hard impact to trigger it. With personal testing, the only way it would trigger it was if I knocked on the windshield. Bumping the car, even opening and slamming the door would not trigger the sensor. There is an additional “intelligent kit” that you could get that detects motion, so any motion in front of the vehicle, regardless of impact or not, would be detected. But, that is not included.
As for the recording, the quality is not bad, it is 4K in size, but still looks low resolution. It looks like it is 720 stretched into 4K.Especially if you are trying to make out any details. You aren’t going to make out license plates, especially if you are moving. But, it is plenty clear to see specific incidents like who had the traffic light and such. The rear camera is 1080, but again, looks lower res, but enough to make out the situation. One thing I still do not like from my old camera, is that there's no option to flip the camera. You can rotate the camera manually but it is locked in position so the wire is poorly placed for my sliding window in my truck.
The Rexing Connect app is one way to review the videos. You can use the device directly, but the tiny screen is really hard to see details on, or you can pull the SD card to put into a device that can read it, such as a computer or cell phone. When you enable the Wi-Fi on the main device you can choose 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz so you can choose the faster signal. You can see the video live or stop the recording and review previously recorded videos. The app is simple, but too simple as it is kind of hard to find exactly the video you may be looking for. Videos are placed in 3 different tabs, with regular looping, emergency and parking. So, if the video was locked then you have to find it in the emergency tab. You can download the video and it has an option to trim it as well, but it has failed every single time I have attempted it. You are just going to have to take the full 1 min video (or however long you have it set for) and edit some other way. Even with my old Rexing camera, the app is still the same clunky mess. Then, the odd thing is, you can delete the loop and the parking videos, but there is no option to delete the emergency videos. So, if you have the gravity sense too low, you could fill up and lock your card for any future recording unless you delete them manually. Another thing with the app, is it has a dark mode to it, but it makes the settings menu near impossible to read.
The functions of the device are simple, but you pretty much have to have the buttons memorized as the icons are molded into the button and near impossible to make out without some light directly shining on it. After using it for a bit though, it’s simple enough to get through the very basic menus to change settings.
Overall, this is a complete set for a dash cam. You can see clearly enough for front and rear or wherever you set the second camera. There is even an option for additional cameras or accessories. I feel directions could be a little more precise and the app still needs work after all these years. But, to have the ability to have recorded evidence of an incident, and be able to access it on the spot is worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones: Mobile virtual reality is finally here. Watch movies in your own private cinema, be at the center of your favorite games, and socialize with friends in a virtual world all your own. The lightweight design and intuitive touchpad drop you right in the action and allow for hours of immersive entertainment.
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1 out of 5Very unhappy about not getting the GearVR programs
By Sunshower
I tried many different ways to find out how to download the Gear VR programs by going to Samsung and Oculus online. All unsuccessful!!
DavidJr
June 3, 2016
Once you connect the Gear VR to the phone it starts a download for the software. There appears to be no other way to initiate the install. Once the Oculus software is installed, games and applications can be purchased through the application or from inside the store while wearing the device.
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Samsung Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones: Mobile virtual reality is finally here. Watch movies in your own private cinema, be at the center of your favorite games, and socialize with friends in a virtual world all your own. The lightweight design and intuitive touchpad drop you right in the action and allow for hours of immersive entertainment.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Need certain phones to use this.
By Donna
Wasn't told at time of purchase that certain phones were required to use this device. After purchase was when this was discovered. During this time we purchased a new home and was moving. After the move, tried to return the item because I didn't want to purchase a new phone. The only way the store would accept this return was to give me a gift card. I didn't want a gift card that I would most likely not use. Not happy with this policy at all. Also have made posts to FB in regards to your policy. I will not EVER enter your store again or make another purchase from you online. This is NOT how you treat a customer and expect more business from them.
DavidJr
It is labeled on the box and the site details
June 3, 2016
It says on the front and back of the box, "Compatible with Note5/S6 edge+/S6/S6 edge" and anywhere you look online it says it as well.
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Samsung Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones: Mobile virtual reality is finally here. Watch movies in your own private cinema, be at the center of your favorite games, and socialize with friends in a virtual world all your own. The lightweight design and intuitive touchpad drop you right in the action and allow for hours of immersive entertainment.
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5I have problems getting my phone to sync with this
By Drestyle
When I put my phone in the unit it doesn't seem it. I keep having to pull it out and try again.
DavidJr
June 3, 2016
What phone are you using and is it up to date? The Samsung Gear VR is only compatible with Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and a software update from your carrier is required for S6 edge+ and Note 5.
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