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A powerful smart home outdoor security camera system that is easy to install and simple to manage from anywhere. Get more from your home security camera system with the Arlo Pro Security Camera 2K (6th Gen) Bundle and an included 30-day Arlo Secure trial. Arlo Secure enhances your wireless security camera system with powerful features like 60-day video history, Custom Detections, and Smart Alerts that notify you when people, vehicles, animals, or packages are detected. You can even create personalized notifications for everyday events, such as whether your garage door is open, sprinklers are on, or your side gate is left open. If something urgent happens, you can quickly request help using one-tap Emergency Response directly from the Arlo app. Designed to help protect your home and loved ones, the Arlo Pro Security Camera delivers advanced protection with a high-performance wireless outdoor security camera system. Capture clear 2K HDR video that lets you positively identify people, vehicles, and animals while viewing more of your property with a wide 160~ field of view. Whether you~re monitoring your driveway, yard, or entryway, this outdoor security camera helps you stay aware of activity around your home. These wireless security cameras connect easily to your network and function as reliable Wi-Fi cameras for home security, allowing you to watch live video and receive motion alerts directly on your smartphone. Setup is simple with Bluetooth, and Dual-Band Wi-Fi automatically connects to the stronger 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal to keep your wireless camera system running smoothly. The completely wireless outdoor camera design makes installation fast and flexible with no wiring required. Place your outdoor security cameras wherever you need them most around your home. The removable rechargeable battery allows you to easily recharge or swap batteries so your security camera system stays powered. See important details even at night with Color Night Vision and an Integrated Spotlight, making it easier to distinguish clothing colors, vehicle details, and facial features in low-light conditions. Low Power Mode helps extend battery life so your wireless outdoor security cameras for home security can provide dependable surveillance throughout the day and night.
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4
Clear, sharp colorful, but still to late
on November 2, 2025
Posted by: DavidJr
One thing I always have an issue with on wireless cameras is that they always seem to miss the initial action. I typically recommend a powered or wired camera system to friends because the initial event can be recorded, or you can get 24/7 coverage and not rely on motion detection and the delay of the camera powering on. However, there are situations where you can’t use a wired system and wireless is the only way you are going to have any sense of peace.
I have been using the Arlo Pro (6th Gen) and the Arlo Essential (3rd Gen) for the past week and with them side by side, I can really see the differences in the Pro. The video looks clearer, more vibrant with the HDR and you can see the little bit of extra field of view. Plus, the battery is removable, but it is a strange way of removing it and you have to be pretty cautious on reinstalling it as the most obvious spots to push you are to avoid pushing on. But, to take advantage of this, you either keep the whole camera with your USB power source, or buy the extra battery and charger set. As you can’t just plug in the battery directly without the camera or charger that is not included.
With the battery, it is all dependent on the traffic in the area, the use of the LED spotlight, audio, and other actions that drain the battery. I had it in a fairly active area and it was draining about 2% a day. At that rate, in about 45-50 I would need to pull it out to charge, This is where having the extra batteries and charger would be very beneficial. Especially if you have multiple cameras.
Not listed as a feature difference, I feel the Pro was catching motion more often, at further distance, than the Essential. Where I literally had them side by side, there were vehicles passing by that the Pro captured. Well, at least the last fleeting seconds as the vehicle left the frame, that the Essential did not.
The Pro also has an optional video setting for “auto zoom and tracking”. It is interesting, so long as there isn’t anything else in the image that might be moving. I have a tree and a flag in my front yard. I got an alert for a vehicle and the only thing I see is the tree blowing. However, I checked the other camera, since it did not zoom, and I can see that a vehicle did indeed pass by.
Arlo’s newer cameras now feature using either 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz, which can help reduce some traffic and increase speeds. However, 5Ghz is not the best for range and wall penetration. So, depending on the placement of your cameras, you might need to decide between the two. However, on another note, with an additional purchase, you can also get the Arlo Smart Hub and put the traffic to that device instead. This also gives the option for local storage, which leads to my next point.
You have to have a subscription to make any real use of these cameras. If you do not have a subscription, or the Smart Hub, you will ONLY get motion notifications and the ability to watch the camera live. If you don’t watch it live at the moment of the notification, you may have no indication of what really happened, let alone the delay from the video in the first place. The subscriptions can be seen on their site or through the app and you do get a 30 day trial to try out the features.
You have to have a subscription to make any real use of these cameras. If you do not have a subscription, or the Smart Hub, you will ONLY get motion notifications and the ability to watch the camera live. If you don’t watch it live at the moment of the notification, you may have no indication of what really happened, let alone the delay from the video in the first place. The subscriptions can be seen on their site or through the app and you do get a 30 day trial to try out the features.
With all that said, I personally still recommend a wired or powered system so that you get the faster reaction times, you don’t have to take the camera out of commission to charge, and you typically don’t have to have a subscription. However, for a wireless system, Arlo has been pretty decent over the years and the Pro version really brings all the features. You can place them practically anywhere within range of your WiFi and even with the short delay of initial recording, if the camera angle is placed well, you can usually see all the details.
Overall, if I were looking for a wireless camera, I’d probably recommend going with the Pro for the clarity of the HDR, the added FOV and the replaceable battery. Even with both versions of the camera having the same resolution, the Pro version just looks sharper. Having a wider FOV also means it will see the motion quicker and hopefully capture all the information needed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 Select delivers 2K video clarity, intelligent detection, and smart home control in one device. Advanced mmWave radar and face recognition provide accurate alerts without false alarms, while built-in Zigbee and Thread/Matter hubs connect your entire smart home ecosystem. End-to-end encrypted streaming keeps your video secure, and expandable local storage enables 24/7 recording. Compatible with HomeKit Secure Video and dozens of third-party devices, the G410 Select lets you see who's at your door, control your locks, lights, and security systems, all while maintaining complete privacy. One doorbell. Complete smart home control.
Customer Rating
3
Slow and near useless without subscription
on October 29, 2025
Posted by: DavidJr
I figured this might be a good replacement for my older doorbell. I prefer having one that has the option to be wired as I have the wiring. I also like when security systems let you have local storage of some type. This one lets you do it with a micro-SD card on the hub that you plug inside. But, there are several things that I am not thrilled with on this one.
For one, the installation is not very clear, but having had another doorbell, I already had familiarity with installing them. This one wants you to scan a tiny QR code on the device, one of three that are on there, so figure it out, I guess. Then it wants you to use the app for install and it gives options to toggle tamper alarm and linger detection. But, if you toggle them here, it starts blaring an alarm as you haven’t officially mounted the device yet. But, come to find out, you don’t just turn it off in notifications, you also have to go into AI detection as well.
Anyways, once it is installed it looks bulky, a bit wider than my old one. But, it makes it very obvious for people to see. Ringing the doorbell works great and when connected to a smart speaker it can alert you there too. But, besides doorbell pressing, it seems hit or miss on other detection.
I’ve had it installed for a few days now and out of me going in and out of my house several times in the past couple days, it only shows detection of a face once, 3 days ago, when the delivery person was really close. Any other time, nothing, not even a person notification. I had linger detection enabled, but it seems to think my flag, off to the side, as lingering, all the time. If it wasn’t for the fact you can turn on full time recording and save it to the SD card locally, I wouldn’t have any footage of someone at the door because if it only saves the notification clips to the cloud. Let alone if it was on battery and not sending them.
But, accessing that footage on the SD card is slow. Most of the time, as I try to scroll through the footage, it just jumps back to the last time it showed, making it really difficult to scrub the footage. Though it does have a filter option, if it doesn’t detect a face, doorbell ring, linger or tamper, you have to manually find it.
Speaking of the cloud, the subscription is pretty much needed if you want it to detect anything and if you want face detection, you need the unlimited plan. So, at that point, you might as well get more cameras of the same brand to make it worthwhile. Otherwise, just for a single doorbell camera that sometimes detects people, I don’t see it worth it.
With the app, it is easy enough to get straight to looking at the camera, as it does have a refreshed image on the main dashboard. But, if you want to do anything else, you have to click the small “Doorbell>” link below it. From there you can do more options, but one would think that clicking the image would take you there instead. Like commonly needed is to have 2 way talk, which you can also disguise your voice with 3 alternate modifiers, so they might not think a kid is answering.
There are several settings you can change in there as well. I do find it interesting that you can put any MP3 file or record anything you want to be the doorbell sound internally. However, like mentioned above, some settings are doubled up in notifications and AI. Then you have a way to set a privacy screen, but it uses a generic picture and not the actual camera, so you have to remember what you want to block.
Overall, I wouldn’t say this is a horrible camera, but it feels like it is their first iteration at making one. There are several things that put me off with it and not getting person notifications really makes it feel useless. It could be my porch style, but walking into the door it should notice me. It has some neat features and if you have other Aqara products, then the subscription service might be right for you. At least it has an option to record locally, albeit it being a hassle to scroll through.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Capture every drive with confidence using the ARC 700, a powerful 4K dash cam offering crystal-clear front and 2K rear recording. Equipped with Sony STARVIS and Galaxycore sensors, HDR, and Super Night Vision 3.0, it delivers sharp, balanced footage day or night. Enjoy peace of mind with advanced Parking Surveillance Modes, including Motion & Impact Detection, Time Lapse, and optional Radar Mode. Smart Thermal Protection ensures reliable performance in extreme heat, while Safety Camera Alerts and support for up to 256GB microSD cards add everyday convenience. The ARC 700 comes ready to install~everything you need, right in the box.
Customer Rating
5
Everyone should have a dash cam
on October 25, 2025
Posted by: DavidJr
With the craziness in the world today, I feel everyone should have a dash cam. Regardless of the incident, it just about always comes down to he said/she said and then you have to work it out with insurance or court. But, if you have video evidence of you going through a green light, doing 25 in a 25, the color of that vehicle that fled the scene, there are a lot of things that can clear you of an incident. Luckily, I’ve only had a couple incidents that didn’t even involve me directly, that I have used clips for my camera for. But, I like knowing it is there because it has even helped clear someone else of possible charges because I stayed to share the proof.
Regardless of which camera you settle with, there are always limiting factors. Sometimes you don’t have a high enough resolution to see everything, or you didn’t catch the right angle because you only had 1 camera. In the case of this Thinkware Arc 700, those two problems are mostly alleviated. The direct sides are still hard to cover, but the wide angle on these cameras gets pretty much fender to fender on each side. With the 4K on the front and 1440p on the back, you are catching a lot of details. However, with that quality comes the size of the files. With the included 64GB micro-SD card, you are only going to have about 90 minutes worth of continuous recordings. So, if there was something you wanted to get a clip of, even if it wasn’t an accident, you might want to pull of and grab it before it is overwritten. On the brighter side, you can replace that micro-SD with up to 256GB card, which should give you up to 6 hours worth of 4K/2K storage. Also, if an impact is detected, it will save the immediate file and keep it from being overwritten. For me, that has mostly been rough potholes so far.
Not on by default is the speed time stamp. Something that is easily changed while you are connected to the device by a cellphone. It is pretty straight forward with connecting as well. As long as the device is powered on, when you open the app after initial setup, it switches over to the 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz WiFi directly, pending settings.
Installation can be as simple as cleaning your windshield and sticking the device to it, connecting to the cigarette lighter, hiding the wires and you are off. However, if you want to take full advantage of the system, you will want to use the other wiring kit that it came included with. With this, you need to connect to a continuous power source and a switched source. Though it does recommend a professional, so long as you can find the right fuses in a fuse box, it’s not that hard. For example one of my fuses goes to powered locks, so it is battery and the driver assist cameras are on ACC, when the vehicle is running. So, I pulled the fuse, wrapped the pre-cut tip of the wire around one side and pushed it back in. Now I have the parking mode and have my power port back.
With the parking mode you can set it to different settings, but by default, it remains in a low power mode and when it detects motion, records a short clip, like 20 seconds. If an impact is detected from the G sensor, it will save the clip and lock it so it does not get overwritten. When you get in and start up your vehicle, the voice comes on and tells you if there were incidents recorded during parking mode.
Overall, this system is easy to set up and great for catching all the details. Having the other wire kit that it comes with installed is the best way to take full advantage of it. There are more options, like radar capability, but I do not have those attachments. The only thing I suggest is getting a larger micro-SD card as 90 minutes goes by pretty fast if you want to save a clip that was not locked by the G sensor.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Valor Pro Wireless pushes performance on Xbox with game-changing features. React faster with the rear paddles by keeping your thumbs on the thumbsticks while you jump, slide, reload, and more. With a low-latency wireless connection, Bluetooth~, and 1k Hz polling on PC, every movement stays sharp and responsive. Our new anti-drift TMR thumbsticks are designed to feel familiar while still alleviating common symptoms of wear and tear. Customize your controller settings without ever leaving your console with the SCUF app available on Xbox and PC. The built-in battery delivers up to 17 hours of playtime and recharges fast with the included 6ft USB-C.
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I’ve had a fair bit of game controllers over the years and it never fails that eventually at least one of the thumb sticks starts to drift. I’ve had one controller with Hall Effect and have wished more controllers had them. Now I have this one with Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) and I think I might like them a bit better. I can’t quite explain it, but they feel a bit more snappy and precise. But, technically they should still last a lot longer than the default potentiometers of most standard controllers. Only time will tell, but since they are like the Hall Effects in the sense that they are using magnets instead of physical connections, they shouldn’t have those issues.
As for the controller in general, it is about 6g heavier than my original Series X controller but feels so much better in hand. The rubberized grips and the shape of the extra buttons on the back just rest perfect in hand. If you don’t like the extra buttons, you can pop the two middle ones out and replace them with flat caps. The other two flow seamlessly into the grip. The A/B/X/Y buttons are regular membrane like the standard controllers, the RB/LB are like mouse clicks and the RT/LT you can flip a switch and take it instantly from analog to digital, like you have two more mouse buttons.
In the center back of the controller you have the profile button which can switch between 3 on board profiles and be used to program the paddles on the fly. The different profiles can include the programming of the buttons, the stick response and deadzones, with lowest of 4%, trigger response and deadzones and vibration. All changed through the app on PC and/or Xbox. The app is currently in beta, so you have to get it on PC through the Microsoft Store first, then you can install it on Xbox with the same account. One odd thing that threw me off is that you have to have the controller in Xbox mode while using the app, even on a PC. But, then you can switch it back to PC which then the audio settings change to Valor Pro instead of Xbox Controller. It works on PC in either mode, it’s just how Windows recognizes it.
Speaking of the audio, it has a 3.5mm jack and two scroll wheels. The left one is for audio and the right one is for chat/game mix, which only seems to work on the Xbox. But, both of them can be pushed in with the left one instantly muting audio and the right muting the microphone. Personally, I found the audio level to get reduced a fair bit when listening through the controller versus straight to my PC. But, having the simple mute option is handy regardless. On the Xbox the mix works fine.
Overall, with this controller, it has certainly helped up my game. The extra paddles are easy to program and use while being able to quickly switch between different profiles. The app, though a bit of a task to get working, helps really refine everything about it. Whether you are using it for PC, Xbox or something like the Quest over Bluetooth, you are in control.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Experience premium PC gaming audio & chat with the Turtle Beach Atlas 200 wired gaming headset for PC, gaming consoles and mobile devices. Featuring a pair of high-performance 50mm Nanoclear drivers optimized for spatial audio on PC, the Atlas 200 delivers ultra-detailed sound for immersive gaming. An included USB audio adapter provides enhanced PC audio features via Swarm II desktop software including pristine 24-bit/96kHz high-fidelity audio, Waves 3D Audio, Advanced Superhuman Hearing, a dynamic 10-band EQ, up to five custom presets and variable mic monitoring. The adjustable floating headband, memory foam ear cushions, and ProSpecs glasses-friendly comfort ensure hours of fatigue-free gameplay. Chat clearly with the uni-directional, flip-to-mute mic that reduces background noise and stay in control with variable mic monitoring so you can always hear the level of your own voice to avoid shouting.
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These are about as simple as they come. I personally prefer wired headphones because there is less opportunity for odd interruptions or digital feedback. However, a lot of technology is getting away from the 3.5mm jack. Good thing that most console controllers still have them and even if your PC doesn’t have one, this comes with a USB-A to 3.5mm dongle so you can use them.
These are really light, pretty comfortable around the ear with deep wells so not to rub even my big ears. The only thing I feel is a bit odd is the hook and loop elastic band is the only size adjustment there is. Each side has a tab that you pull and stretch to the Min/Max that you desire. Unlike others, the main plastic parts of the headset have no adjusting, but it is extremely flexible. There is also no padding at the top of the headset. So, as that band eventually wears down, the hard plastic will rest on your head.
The sound quality is pretty decent, something I would hope to be impressive with a wired headset. However, it felt that the volume levels weren’t as high as I was looking for at first. I did get the Swarm II application and there is an option to “maximize device volume”, in which it will give you a warning. This helped a little bit, but I couldn’t say precisely. Then I realized that there are 2 audio channels so that you can sort game/chat audio on the PC. As soon as I forced it to only use 1 channel, all the volume came in to the point I had to turn it down with the volume knob.
With the Swarm II app and the USB dongle, you also have the ability to turn on their ‘Waves 3D’ audio. Personally, I did not like it. It sounds like it put everything into a cave or large concrete room. I personally prefer using Dolby Atmos and that works just fine with this headset. While in the app, you can also fine tune other audio settings with an EQ or other specific settings, like “Superhuman hearing” for gunshots and footsteps. Really just makes the high sounds stand out.
Overall, this is not a bad headset. It certainly has a budget feel to it, but the sound quality, even of the microphone, makes up for it, especially when you customize it to your liking with the Swarm II software.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The lightweight ROG Pelta gaming headset boasts a 309-gram design and includes a stylish adjustable elastic headband for comfortable all-day gaming. The versatile tri-mode connectivity allows for cross-platform compatibility, so you can use the Pelta with mobile phones, PCs, and gaming consoles.
Customer Rating
4
Not bad, once you get the app
on October 18, 2025
Posted by: DavidJr
Fairly light, comfortable for long hours of wear and battery life that seems to last for days. One thing I did not like is the default sound that is quickly remediated once you get the Armoury Crate application installed. By default, it sounds very high pitched, like the focus is on foot steps and gun shots, which does not work well for many other applications. Same for the outgoing sound, as my teammate said it sounded small, like a tin can at times.
Once you get the app installed you get all kinds of customizations. Overall presets based on things like movies, gaming, FPS or RPG. Which includes a full EQ with some common presets as well. You can individually customize all of them to your liking. Same for the microphone with noise gate, noise reduction and “perfect voice” sliders. You can adjust the lighting, which is just the logo on the sides, or disable it from there or by holding one of the headset buttons. It also helps extend the battery by leaving it off as well as other settings that you can change in the app.
My biggest gripe with this headset is the painfully small switch for power and switching between Bluetooth, off and 2.4Ghz. It barely sits above the surface and is really stiff. Nice thing about it, you aren’t going to accidentally flip it. Then the mute for the microphone. The audio notification is so faint that you aren’t going to hear it while playing. But, there is a red light on the mic, when it works. I’ve had to unplug and plug the microphone back in a couple times to get it to register properly, otherwise I would have no idea the headset was muted. Then, out of nowhere I’m getting pop up notifications that the volume has changed, despite not touching the volume.
Overall, this is a pretty solid headset and I am a fan of ASUS ROG. But, you have to have the Armoury Crate app to make it sound good and just trying to change that tiny power switch frustrates me every time I go to use it. The occasional missing LED for the mute seems to be an odd power cycle thing that can possibly get fixed in firmware, but is also irritating when you don’t want to blast everyone with a sneeze in their ear. Why can’t high dollar headsets like this use BT and 2.4Ghz at the same time like some others?
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Pop. Play. Party! Designed for ultimate portability, the Pop Party Speaker cranks up the fun anytime, anywhere. With flexible mounting options and a detachable loop handle, it~s made for seamless portability and quick setup. Its compact design is perfect for any adventure, while vibrant RGB lighting sets the perfect vibe. IP55 waterproofing ensures the party continues, rain or shine, and the JLab app gives you full control over sound and lighting. Plus, with LabSync, you can connect up to 100 speakers for an unforgettable experience.
Customer Rating
5
Tiny size, mighty punch
on September 23, 2025
Posted by: DavidJr
This is a hand sized party pack. As shown in my image below, it is smaller than a dollar bill in length, but this thing packs a punch for its size. Then you have the LED patterns, which you can mostly customize through the JLab app, that really make it like a little palm sized party. Then, to top it off even more, if you have more than one, apparently up to 100, you can sync them to the same device. I can only imagine how wild that would end up sounding with that many. I have two and having stereo speakers wherever you want them is fun.
It has a small rubber loop on the top that can be partially detached so you can loop it around items, like the handlebars of your bicycle. It has rubber pads on the bottom so it doesn’t slide off of most surfaces and it is magnetic, so you can stick it to the fridge or something. However, the magnet isn’t all that strong, so I wouldn’t trust it on anything moving. The passive subwoofer on the bottom does make for different sounds depending on the material it is sitting on, like putting it on a metal trash can was interesting. However, through the app is where you can tweak the sound even better with the predefined EQ settings or custom.
There is only 1 button on this speaker which is kind of a disadvantage. Since there is no volume rocker, the speaker relies on the source for volume control. So, if you do have multiple speakers, you can’t just turn one down. You can however change that single button for three different functions based on the number of taps. By default it is play/pause for 1, cycle lights for 2 and cycle EQ presets for 3 taps. Holding it will power it off/on and even longer for pairing. You can change the button to control track or volume, but tapping the button multiple times to step the volume of the Bluetooth source just makes you rather find your phone and turn it down there. With multiple speakers, each speaker has its own controls, but only the main one controls the source as the commands of the other only affects it, till the source is changed again, like volume.
The battery life is about 5 hours with the lights on, but you can continue playing while it is plugged up. This time can be extended if you leave the lights off and it varies pending volume and cast a bit. While casting, you can assign speakers to be Left, Right or “Stereo”, but it is just a single speaker, so it is just playing both channels in one. You can also choose to sync the lights, so all speakers show the same patterns, or let them all do their own. The lights patterns are synced, but the actual effect will have its own timing per speaker. As for the lighting, you can change a fair bit of the colors, but there are some that will inject their own color regardless of your choices. Something that might change with future firmware or software updates, so make sure it is up to date through the app.
This is only rated IP55, so it is safe enough for casual splashes from rain, or by the pool side. It would probably be fine even if dropped in water and recovered. However, not really meant to be submerged in water.
Overall, this is a fun little speaker with a lot of sound for its size. Using the app to customize it and getting additional speakers really amps it up.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The CORSAIR Sabre v2 Pro Ultralight 36g Wireless Gaming Mouse was crafted for pro-level performance and precision. Unlock an agility advantage over heavier mice to dominate sniper duels, 1v1s, and firefights. Aim quicker and ensure you~re the first person shooting in FPS games. Maximize every millisecond with responsive 8kHz hyper-polling over 2.4GHz wireless and wired connections. Its 33K DPI sensor provides amazing accuracy and tracking on your flicks and head clicks. Enjoy custom-tuned mechanical switches rated for up to 100 million clicks of tactile feedback.
Posted by: DavidJr
I don’t think I have ever felt a mouse so light. If you use this in wired mode, the wire on the desk feels heavier than the mouse. Good thing it only needs that for charging. Also it is a nice thing that it comes with grip tape, as it almost feels like I’m not holding it with it being so light. But, this included grip tape, that you can apply yourself on the sides and/or buttons, makes it feel much better in my hand. You can also choose to change out the default skate pads on the bottom of the mouse for ones that have more surface area. Personally, I feel the default ones were just fine and due to the way they are applied, it’s not like you can just swap back and forth.
Corsair has introduced a way to modify your devices on the web now, with CORSAIR Web Hub. It is strange to me for a website to be able to modify hardware, but it provides all the settings you are used to without having to have some other app running in the background, like iCue.
I wish this mouse had a separate button for DPI cycle though, as you have to use one of the two side buttons or the mouse wheel click as a custom setting if you want to cycle through them. You can have up to 5 dpi steps, from 100 up to 33,000 which to me feels insanely fast. With the Web Hub you can also customize macros to assign to the buttons and set them to specific profiles. Through the settings you can change the polling rate as well and how fast it can go to sleep, which can impact battery life. But, at default you are looking at days worth of continuous use.
Overall, this thing is insanely light and fast. I feel it could be even more ideal if it has 1 or 2 more buttons to change DPI and/or profiles, but you can change all that through a web browser now.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Looking for reliable printing with powerful efficiency-boosting features? The INKvestment 1365 Wireless Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer delivers. With versatile tools like automatic duplex (2-sided) printing, a 20-page single-sided automatic document feeder,(1) and wireless(2) and Cloud connectivity options(3) available on the 1.8~ color display, this multifunction printer helps you get your work done easily. Perfect for printing anything you need with the right amount of ink in-box, this color inkjet printer outputs vibrant colors and bold, rich blacks at fast print speeds, and Page Gauge(4) monitors your ink usage so you know when you~re running low. When paired with the Brother Mobile Connect app,(5) setup is quick and easy ~ plus, you can print from virtually anywhere on your mobile device.(6) Produce beautiful prints in vibrant color and bold blacks at fast print speeds with Brother Genuine LC504 Ink cartridges ~ the only brand we recommend for your Brother printer.
Customer Rating
4
Good, but nothing really stands out
on September 21, 2025
Posted by: DavidJr
It’s an all in one inkjet printer with all the features you come to expect in an all in one printer these days. I suppose over a lower budget printer, you gain the 20 page automatic document scanning and auto-full duplex, but the rest of it just feels like everything you anticipate to be in a modern inkjet printer.
The user interface of the physical buttons and their app, however, both feel very dated, but they work. The display is bright and clear enough to see what you need, like the directions through initial setup, but panning through rubber arrow buttons and OK just feels out of place for our current tech.
Print quality is decent, but the copy quality is a bit rough by default. You can see how I scanned and printed their own adjustment sheet and how faded the colors came out, the banding in the grey and missing details. A little adjusting or black only can make a little difference. Print speed is listed as 16ppm black and 9 ppm color, but it all depends on what is on the page and does feel a bit slow when you are waiting for it to come out compared to other types of printers. This is fairly common for inkjet though.
The initial ink cartridges do claim to have more ink than the typical start cartridges, but then they will keep pushing their Refresh EZ Print subscription services on you so that you can keep your ink stocked. Seems to be the way for all the printer makers these days. If you use your printer a lot, they do pan out to save you money on keeping ink in stock though.
You can connect via 2.4 or 5Ghz WiFi, which I suppose is an improvement, as so many electronics only work with 2.4. So, you can move out of that crowded space and take advantage of better speeds. You can also connect via USB, cable not included. There is no Ethernet port if you prefer wired networks.
Overall, it is a decent printer, nothing feels exceptional about it, but might have exactly the features you are looking for, like the document feeder and auto-duplex. There are just so many printers in this range and style that it really comes down to what you are exactly looking for.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Navigator robot vacuum is perfect for starting your journey to a cleaner home. Unlike robots that just bounce around, it uses Smart Path Navigation to map your home and clean in a row-by-row pattern. It delivers powerful performance on carpets & hard floors and detects & avoids objects -so you don~t have to tidy up beforehand.
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5
Don’t think I would let it go for 60 days
on September 18, 2025
Posted by: DavidJr
I’ve had a few different robot vacuums over the years and it is good to see that they are getting better at what they do. For instance, the pathing on this one is very calculated and does a pretty good job of getting into areas that some previous versions wouldn’t even go into or would get stuck if they did.
Having the self cleaning base makes things so much easier as the older versions required you to pick them up, pull a tray out, then empty that, then get it back on the base. With this one, you only have to do that every so often to make sure its filter is clean. However, despite the box saying the “self cleaning for up to 60 days”, I don’t think I let it go that long without some cleaning out. Not only is there a filter in the vacuum, but there is a screen in the container that it empties the bulk into, then a filter tube and smaller layer under that which gets dirty pretty quick. Of course, it all depends on how much you use it and how dirty your house gets too. But, just from a few runs, the filter inside the base needed a good knocking off or performance is sure to take a hit.
Now, with that, maybe because it seems to be so much more powerful is why I saw so much dust on the internal base filter, because it was certainly vacuuming under areas I did not often reach myself. It made a noticeable difference on the floors, hard and carpet, and I vacuumed just the other day. So, from the small particulates, I certainly feel like it is more powerful that my older version. Besides, if you have pets, that internal base filter, which is washable, it probably going to start to collect some smells after 60 days.
Like their other models, you just plug it up, open the app, run through the set up, open all the doors and let it explore. It will basically bump around the house creating an interesting map of your house. Then you can label each section so that you can later direct it to vacuum specific rooms or tell it to avoid specific spaces. Depending on the power level you set it for and how large your space is will depend on how long it takes. If you use max power and have a large area, it may have to take a break in the middle charge back up. But, for a 122sq ft space, it took 18 minutes and it had plenty of obstacles to get around.
Overall, another great robot vacuum from Shark. Something you won’t have to maintain after every single run, but will have to empty the base and clean filters from time to time like any vacuum. It really does seem more powerful than their older models and has great coverage, even around obstacles.
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.
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2 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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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.
Where can I demo this in stores, I live in Newport News VA.
It is typically next to the Samsung phone and tablet display.
9 years, 9 months ago
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DavidJr
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.
Will this work on a galaxy s6 ?
Yes, compatible with Galaxy S7 | S7 edge, Note5, S6, and S6 edge.
9 years, 9 months ago
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DavidJr
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.
Can i use this with my ipad?
No, this is only compatible with Galaxy S7 | S7 edge, Note5, S6, and S6 edge.
9 years, 9 months ago
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DavidJr
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.
This can be used without phone but with laptop through USB cable?
No, this only works with Galaxy S7 | S7 edge, Note5, S6, and S6 edge. The phone is the screen for the Gear VR. The USB port on the device is to power the attached phone.
9 years, 9 months ago
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DavidJr
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.
Can you view your photos with the VR viewer?
Yes, you can view pictures using VR Gallery app in the Samsung store.
9 years, 9 months ago
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DavidJr
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.
Which phones can be used
Compatible with Galaxy S7 | S7 edge, Note5, S6, and S6 edge.
9 years, 9 months ago
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DavidJr
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.
Are there any plans in the future to allow a second viewer to connect to the primary to see what the first viewer is seeing? It would be nice for husband and wife to be able to experience it at the same time.
You can essentially see what the VR user is viewing using screen mirror through Chromecast on a TV, screen share, or a separate app called MirrorOP onto a PC.
9 years, 9 months ago
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DavidJr
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.
Is there any headset out there on the market or in stores for VR. Compatible with Samsung Grand Prime SmartPhone???Please advise.Thanks & best Regards
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.
Is Samsung - gear vr I can use with note 5 ?
Yes, Samsung Gear VR works great with Samsung Note 5.
9 years, 9 months ago
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DavidJr
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.
Can I use my LG phone instead of the Samsung on the virtual reality ?
No, the device is specifically built to work with Samsung Galaxy S6, S7, and Note 5. Although, you could technically use it as fancy Google cardboard headset if you can keep your phone attached to it with velcro or tape.
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