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Keep your home free from pet hair with this BISSELL CleanView vacuum. Triple Action technology and specialized tools provide powerful cleaning of carpets, floors and hard-to-reach areas, and the automatic rewind lets you store the cord with one touch. This BISSELL CleanView vacuum’s lightweight design and swivel steering deliver smooth maneuverability to effortlessly reach edges and corners.
Posted by: DavidJr
from Rineyville, KY
Surprisingly, for the price the BISSELL CleanView does its job well. Even after having recently vacuumed my carpet with a different vacuum, it still managed to get more pet hair. Having such a large clear canister also makes it visible just how much you are picking up.
Putting the BISSELL Cleanview together wasn’t difficult, but does require a phillips head screwdriver. All of the tools snap onto the vacuum, however, the flexible crevice tool that is supposed to go into the extension wand is a bit tight due to it being rubberized. It requires a little force to get it inside so that it will snap in place for storage.
The triple action brush roll has three types of bristles on it that seems to help get different textures of materials. Having the clear plastic over that brush roll is nice as well, as you can easily see if something is getting tangled without having to disassemble it. However, if you do have to get the brush roll out, that is six screws to remove on the bottom.
The tools include the Flexible Crevice Tool which has two settings by twisting it. One that is like a typical crevice tool and uses the tip for vacuuming and the other which uses the side for broader strokes. The whole tool is covered in rubber so it manages to grab hair pretty well. The Dusting Brush is pretty standard. The Pet TurboEraser Tool is interesting. It uses the power of the suction to create spin on the brushroll. It’s not like a powered brushroll as it will stop with any friction, so it takes a little getting used to. However, it did a great job at getting the hair off of my stairs.
Having the cord rewind makes things a lot easier when it comes to finishing up. Just a push of a button and all 27 feet of the cord is cleaned up for you. The down side to the large clear tank and the rewind is that you aren’t getting under much with it. The vacuum tilts and swivels well and will get slightly under the edge of beds and table, but not much. You can easily pull off the hose, snap on the wand extension and any one of the tools though.
The tank is easy to remove and empty and the filters are easily accessible for cleaning. I also really enjoy the Febreze Pet Odor Eliminator Filter that is included with this model. I don’t know how long it will last, but using this vacuum with this filter is refreshing and probably something I will end up replacing as it does wear out. As far as wear, this also comes with a 4 year limited warranty which is surprising as even higher priced vacuums don’t tend to come with one that long.
If you have pets and carpet, the BISSELL Cleanview Swivel Rewind Pet Select is certainly worth it. With the added Ferbreze filter, I just want to vacuum to freshen up my home.
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The Shark Rocket Self-Cleaning Brushroll Corded Stick VacuumShark has created a self-cleaning brushroll that delivers nonstop hair removal. Add that to an ultra-lightweight vacuum with floor-to-ceiling versatility and an XL dust cup, and you�ve got the Shark Rocket Self-Cleaning Brushroll Corded Stick Vacuum.
Customer Rating
2
Too bulky to be handheld, to weak to be upright
on October 31, 2018
Posted by: DavidJr
from Rineyville, KY
Maybe it’s because this is the first stick vacuum I have ever attempted to use, but I was not impressed.
For the good side of things, this vacuum can get into places not many others can. When using it as an upright you can lay it nearly flat and get under low tables. You can detach the Zero M cleaner head from the bottom of the wand, attach the pet multi-tool and then reach your ceiling. It has an LED light on the main unit and a couple of them on the cleaner head. It was super simple to assemble and just as easy to convert into the various configurations and empty the canister. It is fairly light weight, but bulky in size.
Essentially this is like one of them handheld battery operated vacuums, but with a 30 foot cord. Though you don’t have to worry about charge and potential loss of power, this one isn’t much more powerful. Just trying to vacuum pet dander off of my couch left a lot to desire. Having the XL capacity dust cup is also what adds to the bulkiness of it and makes using it as a handheld even worse. It comes with a precision duster tool, which includes a short hose. Had they made that hose possible to attach the pet multi-tool or crevice tool it might have impressed me a bit more, but you can’t. This little duster tool made me feel like I should be dusting doll furniture and the way it is designed you can’t get very strong suction with it, so using it in crevices was useless.
Being that the main piece of the vacuum is intended to be handheld, when using it as an upright, it is extremely top heavy. There’s no letting go of this while you are vacuuming and then coming back to it. You must lay it down or take it apart every time or it will fall over. Leaning it on a wall works sometimes, but the slightest off balance and it is in the floor anyways. This also leads to odd storage. Though it has a wall mount clip, if you aren’t using that, you clip it to the wand, then wrap the cord around the wand and store like a regular vacuum. When stored like this, it actually took more space than my Shark Duo Clean upright (pictured).
Another thing, and maybe this is just my unit, but there are three filters, two inside and one on the bottom. The two inside can be accessed from the top that says “Clean filters monthly” while the one on the bottom is near the plug and just says “Clean filter.” Once I removed the cover from that filter, it continues to pop off, especially when the vacuum gets a hard suction and releases quickly. So I have this cover and filter just randomly popping off the handheld unit all the time.
I like Shark, I have an Ion Bot and the Duo Clean, but this Rocket Zero-M handheld stick vacuum does not do it for me. It’s too cumbersome to use as a regular vacuum, too bulky to use as a handheld vacuum and really not more powerful than a cordless vacuum.
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MX Vertical is an advanced ergonomic mouse that combines science-driven design with the elevated performance of Logitech’s MX series. The natural handshake position of MX Vertical reduces wrist pressure and forearm strain. The unique 57° vertical angle has been optimized for an ergonomic posture without compromising a pixel of performance. MX Vertical features a 4000 DPI high-precision sensor, resulting in 4x less hand movement and reducing fatigue. And the cursor speed switch allows you to instantly adjust DPI speed and accuracy with the touch of a button. MX Vertical stays powered for up to four months on a full charge – and gets three hours of use from a one-minute quick charge.
Customer Rating
3
Perfect desk position required*
on October 28, 2018
Posted by: DavidJr
from Rineyville, KY
Like I said in one of my other mouse reviews, a mouse is kind of like a fancy glove. You really have to try them on to see the fit. The Logitech MX Vertical is one of those mice that you really need to try in your normal working position.
The MX Vertical has a very interesting angle to it and in a perfect positioned desk, it does relieve pressure on your wrist from the normal angle of a standard mouse. The grip is quite comfortable and the whole mouse is extremely light. It glides really smooth on a flat surface and the added capability to adjust the DPI makes it so that the smallest of movement can move quite far. With having three ways to connect, you can also connect to three different computers and switch between them with a click of a button.
With that though, I found that the weight of controlling the mouse was moved from the wrist to my forearm which leads to the “perfect positioned desk” above. If you are slightly higher or lower than level with the mouse, it really becomes more strain on the arm in general. In some positions I felt like I was trying to grip the mouse too much, in others I couldn’t move down without moving my whole arm. The grip position is also something that will take some getting used to, especially if you use the forward/backward buttons above the thumb a fair bit as I felt like I was letting go of the mouse just to click them.
Now, I’m not saying this is a bad mouse. Just that is has to be a very specific position in order to get the “10% reduction in muscular strain” that it mentions. Pretty much exactly as you see it on the back of the box. If you don’t have a properly positioned desk like that, then this mouse will cause more pain than relief.
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Step up your game with this Logitech HERO Core wired gaming mouse.Customize RGB lighting to match your style and environment or sync to other Logitech G products. G502 High Performance Gaming Mouse features Logitech HERO 25K optical sensor for maximum tracking accuracy and precision. No matter your gaming style, it’s easyto tweak G502 to match your requirements, with custom profiles for your games, adjustable sensitivity from 200 up to 25,600 DPI, and tunable weight system that allows for tuning and balancing of up to five additional weights for just the right balance andfeel.
Posted by: DavidJr
from Rineyville, KY
Mice are kind of like fancy gloves, you really need to try them on to see if they fit you right. The Logitech G502 Hero is one of those that you really need to put your hands on and give it a bit of your play style.
I really like the space age look of this mouse and love the grip as the thumb rests on the mouse instead of the mousepad. But, I found myself bumping buttons when I didn’t intend to and it might just be because of my lanky fingers. There are 11 programmable buttons, but with the click of one of the buttons you can change between profiles allowing you to program each of those buttons with other functions, or use g-shift to only change when that combo is pushed. However, keep in mind the left and right mouse click and the scroll wheel clicks count in that.
The highly adjustable DPI and the ability to shift that on the fly really gives a nice edge in gaming and image editing. I also enjoy the ability to add weights to help give you exactly the feel that you are looking for. Maybe you like it light, maybe heavy, but you can adjust it 3.6g at a time to find that balance. Another feature I never realized I wanted is the ability to unlock the scroll wheel for smooth spin. Like spinning the wheel on Wheel of Fortune at your fingertips, giving yourself an infinite scroll. The cord is also extra long and threaded giving a sturdy no kink feel to it.
The Logitech Gaming Software, once downloaded from their site, allows you to program each of the buttons, adjust the DPI, change the lighting and other options. However, the software is part of the reason why I’m dropping one star (which I wish could be half). It’s overly complicated when you just need it for a simple settings. The software is meant for pretty much all Logitech gaming hardware, which is good if you have other devices. It even links you to other gaming apps for specific games. Then when you click on the help link, it takes you to a 130 page document that puts a lot of that hardware in the same place if that is any indication of too much in one place. It’s not that I hate the software, just that I felt like I spent way too long trying to get what I wanted and all this other stuff was just in the way.
If you are looking for a highly programmable, comfortable, and customizable mouse, the Logitech G502 Hero is certainly worth giving it a go.
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Bitdefender Total Security 2020 is a complete next-generation solution to cover cybersecurity for your Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices with no compromise on performance and battery life.
Customer Rating
4
Feel safe, but not for the tech savvy.
on October 7, 2018
Posted by: DavidJr
from Rineyville, KY
If you need an application to try and protect you from nearly every type of malicious computer product out there, with zero technical know how, then Bitdefender Total Security 2019 is for you. However, if you work with uncommon programs or like to maintain technical control of your system, I’d avoid this one.
Bitdefender Total Security takes the word “total” pretty literal. Ranging from standard anti-virus and anti-malware to file and password control. There is no doubt that my computer felt safer with it installed. However, it also felt like I lost all say so in the matter. Even when a specific program was triggered and put into the quarantine, if you restore it the file is automatically added to the exception list. Then the malware triggers, with no exception or the advanced threat triggers, again with no exception other than to turn those features completely off. Defeating the purpose behind them.
The same goes for having it installed on an android phone. One application has triggered the Malware Scanner, again because it is an uncommon application, but there is no way to exclude it. So, it sits there with an issue warning at all times.
The phone application does allow for multiple protection features, such as malware scanner, web protection, app lock and anti-theft. Some of the features require them to be enabled and it will remind you about them pretty regularly if you don’t have them enabled. Just like nearly every time I access the web, I get the VPN notification.
The app lock feature adds a second layer of protection, for example, if someone gets your phone while it is unlocked, they can now read your messages or wreak havoc on other accounts that trust your phone. Though the app lock feature keeps them from doing anything in the application, it is slightly delayed, so anything that was already displayed can be seen for a split second. If you have the lock mode set for “Lock every time” it is the most secure, but highly obnoxious when you are just using your phone and switching between apps as you have to scan your finger or PIN every time it is brought to the front, again. Using it as fingerprint was the easiest, but found that it caused issues with other programs that use fingerprint to unlock as that split second delay caused interruption for the other application.
If you haven’t been to a site called haveibeenpwned, then you probably haven’t seen your emails that have possibly been compromised in online leaks. Bitdefender uses similar information that is on that site to help you track account privacy. However, they only provide the site name and a date, give no further details, are missing several and show some as repeats.
Bottom line is that Bitdefender Total Security is great for keeping my parents and kids devices safe, as I don’t want them changing anything while avoiding any malicious content. If you desire more technical control or work with non-standard applications, this one is a bit difficult to work with.
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Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 is a supremely powerful, portable wireless speaker. It blasts loud, clear, and powerful 360° sound with deep thundering bass. And it is insanely waterproof, dustproof, and drop proof too. Combined with one-touch music controls, and stunning, two-tone, high-performance fabric, the ultimate party starter has been redefined.
Customer Rating
3
Average sound, safe around water
on September 30, 2018
Posted by: DavidJr
from Rineyville, KY
The Ultimate Ears MegaBoom 3 is a nice any environment type speaker. It is specifically designed to be out in the open and everyone around it to enjoy. It has 360 audio, though it is just standard stereo speakers pointing opposite of each other, so you still get stereo effect. It is waterproof and rugged, great for active environments. It is actually surprisingly light for the size of it. It will float if it falls in water, but don’t expect it to be worth playing in water like the box almost makes it look like a feature. There is a small loop on it that is perfect for a carabiner so you can keep it secured.
The design is simple, nothing flashy, not even a big brand logo. Buttons are simple and the giant + an - volume buttons make it so that anyone can figure it out. However, they are a bit awkward to use. Plus, the tone at max volume kind of scared me the first time as it is mutes the audio playing to make a loud beep.
As for sound quality, it’s not the worst I have heard, but not the best either. If there is a mix of highs and lows you can hear it flutter. It can’t handle deep lows or piercing highs, but it does alright with trying to make the mids sound like “thundering bass”. If I were just going for pure audio clarity, I would avoid this one.
The power brick that comes with this is huge, but at least the plug flips in to make it a bit smaller. The supplied USB cable is decently long, but I’ve already bent the end that goes into the power module on accident. As it look reinforced, it slightly extends beyond that reinforcement making it easy to damage. There is a separate wireless charger that may be different, but I haven’t seen it, but you can see how it is used with the little indention on the bottom.
TLDR: if you are planning on taking this outside, around water, in an area where you might be concerned with it falling and getting wet, but want to listen to music, it might be worth it. If you are just using around the house, for the price, there are better.
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Get ready to game with this Fnatic Clutch 2 gaming mouse. It's specifically designed for e-sports so that you have an edge on the competition, and because it is full-size, this ergonomic mouse fits neatly in the palm of your hand. This Fnatic Clutch 2 gaming mouse features highly accurate sensor technology to ensure every movement is delivered on screen.
Customer Rating
5
Simple but configurable
on September 16, 2018
Posted by: DavidJr
from Rineyville, KY
The Fnatic Clutch 2 is pretty basic compared to some other gaming mice in the fact that it only has the basic buttons. However, using the Fnatic OP software you can map those buttons to do whatever you want, even changing the right and left click to be something else. The software also allows you to adjust the color pattern of the mouse wheel and the Fnatic logo on the side as well as the performance such as the DPI and lift off distance per profile. The button just behind the mouse wheel allows you, by default, to switch between three profiles on the fly. Making it so that you can have one fine tuned profile, one standard profile and one super fast profile if you choose so. The other great thing is that the profiles are saved to the mouse, so that you can easily use it on any computer with your customization without having to have the software installed.
The shape of the Clutch 2 is comfortable, but I found the slight difference in the Flick 2 more my style as it has a little ledge on the right side for my other fingers to grip. Though the Flick 2 claims to be so that you could use it with the left hand, the additional buttons are still in the standard location for a right hand, making it a bit awkward even still. They both feel to be the exact same weight and everything else about them is the same, so it really comes down to preference on feel between them.
As for weight, they are slightly weighted compared to a basic mouse. However, not adjustable like some other gaming mice. On a standard flat surface I felt that the weight helped keep better control, though on an odd surface like my couch armrest it started to feel like I was exercising.
I’m still experimenting with the different profile options and remapping the outside buttons to perform different tasks depending on what game I am playing, but it has definitely upped my game.
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Add the ultimate complement to your gaming rig with this Fnatic Streak gaming keyboard. It's designed for e-sports professionals, and the responsive board consists of Cherry Red mechanical switches with full RGB LEDs behind for the ultimate look. The anodized aluminum bead blasted top keeps this Fnatic Streak gaming keyboard working seamlessly through heavy gaming sessions.
Customer Rating
5
Smooth mechanical and extremely customizable
on September 2, 2018
Posted by: DavidJr
from Rineyville, KY
Short and quick review of the Fnatic Streak Mechanical Cherry Red MX is that I really love the backlit customization and the smooth mechanical feel to the keys. You can literally assign individual keys whatever color and function you want or go with one of the various color changing modes. This keyboard however is designed to sit on a desk with it’s huge USB cable and loose palm rest.
I had never heard of Fnatic, but I am an avid gamer and always like being able to customize my devices to suite my specific gameplay. I tend to play in low light so being able to glance down at the keyboard every once and awhile and see the keyboard is something I really enjoy. To make it even more amazing is that I can make certain keys whatever color I choose and with 4 different profiles I can change between the color variations with a press of a button. My current configuration makes it so that the WASD are one color, but the specific action buttons are another color. Then a few other buttons that are commonly used are another while I black out the function buttons that I don’t have assigned. In the heat of battle if I lose my place on the keyboard I can easily find what I was looking for.
All of this customization is done through the Fnatic OP software which allows you to configure the lighting, assign key bindings and configure the one press competition mode. The color modes range from a static or gradient colors, to color changing modes like wave, fade and pulse to some crazy modes like rain and reactive ripple. I found the latter modes more distracting that useful, but make for an interesting effect. The keybinding feature allows you to change your entire keyboard layout if you wanted to by remapping keys, assigning macros, opening applications, files or links. I think I’m going to use one of my four profiles as a practical joke so that when someone else attempts to use my keyboard, none of the keys will be what they are supposed to be. When your configuration is saved, it is saved to the keyboard so that you can connect it to any other computer and the effects remain as you had configured.
The box lists four different versions of the Cherry MX switches though I have only seen two in Best Buy. The one I have is the Red which is linear smooth travel. There is Red Silent with quieter liner smooth travel, Blue with audible tactile click and Brown with tactile bump. All of them are 2mm actuation distance with guaranteed 50 million operations. Considering the Red has some audible clacking to it, I wonder how the Blue would sound. I find the keys are very responsive and don’t require much force to make the travel. While playing online I have had several people ask if I had a mechanical keyboard as they hear me typing away in chat.
When I pulled the keyboard out of the box, the first thing I noticed was the massive USB cable and 2 USB connectors. At first I was at a loss as to why there were two and didn’t have the space in my computer to plug it up if it needed it. However, the second connector is used for the passthrough connection on the back of the keyboard, for other peripherals. With that though, this cable is like a power cord, long and thick, not the easiest thing to pack away if you are packing your keyboard up. I know the mini has a detachable USB cord and feel it would have been great for this one as well. The detachable hand rest is a smooth touch, but also not best for flexible environments as it easily comes off with any movement. For instance when I play in my living room and use my lap, the palm rest will tend to pop off. However, on a desk there are no issues at all with it moving.
Still a solid keyboard with loads of customization and ways to express yourself.
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Control the battlefield with the exceptionally engineered RIG 500 PRO HX headset, designed for Xbox . With its lightweight exoskeleton, precisely-tuned acoustic chambers, powerful 50 mm drivers and the first-ever RIG game audio dial delivering intuitive volume control.
Customer Rating
5
Light, comfortable, crisp clear sound
on August 23, 2018
Posted by: DavidJr
from Rineyville, KY
The headphones are a bit bulky looking, but light weight and super comfortable. Sound quality is amazing, but when playing through my Xbox controller did not seem to get as loud as I could get them with my PC or phone. The unique 3.5mm volume knob is perfect for playing with a controller that has a 3.5mm connection as the little adapter keeps the plug in place so that you can easily control the volume with your thumb However, you need to remove this little adapter if you intend to use it on any other device and trying to control the volume with the knob is a bit more frustrating as it will rotate the plug if you don’t manually hold it. To mute the microphone, all you do is flip it up out of your way.
These headphones are designed to be worn for extended gameplay sessions. The ear cups sit comfortably around the ear, have decent noise isolation and the part that touches the skin is cloth to prevent that sweaty feeling some others leave. The headband automatically adjusts to your head and the ear cups detach so that you can adjust to three different levels to find the perfect comfort level for you.
In comparison to the slightly more costly PC version they are essentially the same headphones. The only differences being that the HX are made of plastic instead of metal, the headband cloth is fabric instead of a leather like material and the type of detachable wire. The HX, due to being made with more plastic, is slightly lighter, but not very noticeable as the headband is what actually supports the weight. Being plastic may make you worry about breaking, but these are extremely flexible. I put some real stress on them and was amazed at how much they flex. One thing they advertise is the ability to change and remove parts, but nothing comes included to interchange. The only technical difference between the different versions is the wire which is standard 3.5mm on each end and easily interchangeable.
As for Dolby Atmos, you can hear the difference once you enable it. The included code gives access to use Dolby Atmos with headphones on any Xbox and Windows 10 PC that you use your Microsoft account. On a PC it is referred to as Spatial Audio. The app gives a 30 day free trial, but with your access code you save about $15. Though it appears as if it just gives you an app that has some demo videos, you have to go into your audio settings to enable Dolby Atmos for Headphones to get the true experience. Once enabled, the Dolby Access App isn’t much more than a way to demo the clarity of sound.
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Only at Best BuyMonitor the exterior of your home with this Lorex active deterrence DVR security system. An eight-channel 4K Ultra HD DVR records and plays back crisp, high-quality video, while the remote-triggered siren and bright LED light work to scare off intruders. With color night vision, the cameras included with this Lorex active deterrence DVR security system provide a clear look at your property even in low lighting conditions.
Customer Rating
4
Crisp/Clear 4K Recording
on August 13, 2018
Posted by: DavidJr
from Rineyville, KY
I recently obtained an all wireless HD security camera system that I truly enjoy. However, we had one incident where the camera was not able to pick up enough detail. Even though the cameras for that system are listed as HD/1080p, there just was not enough fine detail. Now that I have the Lorex 4K Wired system I can see all the details that I have been missing. The comparison photo of the two systems below doesn’t really do it justice, but you should be able to see just how much clearer, sharper and detailed the Lorex is in comparison.
The second picture is a comparison of the night recording. Color Night Recording is enabled by default only if there is enough ambient lighting. Some nights my porch light was enough, some it was not. When there is not enough light, it uses IR light to get the typical night vision image, but with great clarity and distance. The top two images are of the Lorex system while the bottom two are with the wireless HD system, with my porch light on and off.
It is kind of unfair to compare a wireless system to a wired system due to their various difference, as I wanted the wireless system for the freedom of placement, but in comparison to price, the Lorex system is still cheaper than the wireless system with 4 cameras and the recording capability is drastically better.
Setup is fairly straightforward, but requires some precise planning if you don’t want to have to purchase additional cables as the included cables are short. The BNC/Power cables are 60ft long and barely long enough to get around 2 sides of my house to reach a corner, but plenty long to reach the nearest two corners. The included HDMI, LAN and power cable on the other hand makes you believe that they intended for you to stack everything right on top of the DVR as they are not even long enough to connect in my entertainment center. I also have mine connected to an UPS to ensure recording even during power interruptions but that was a stretch with the short cables.
Once everything is attached you can manage the DVR with the mouse for all of the setup. The interface is clunky and takes a bit to get used to. However, once a password is set up and connected to the network, I found it easier to use a web browser to manage the rest of the settings. You just access it by the IP that is displayed on the Info screen with the admin/password that you gave it. It will not work with Chrome due to the requirement to use NPAPI. The web interface allows you to do everything you can do directly through the device, just with the comfort of your regular computer. The DVR is designed to work with all kinds of different cameras, so some features show available, like Pan/Tilt/Zoom, but the cameras do not support it.
One of the first things I did is change the resolution to 3840*2160(4k) for everything to make sure I get the maximum out of it. With that though, settings have a huge impact on how much you can store on the 2TB drive. I have had continuous recording on for 10 days with all 4 cameras at 4k, 7fps, CBR, 4096 bit rate and the drive now reads full. However, that just means the old footage is being overwritten. This is still more than my other service as they only kept 7 days without a paid subscription and that was only motion detection events.
The Lorex Cloud app also allows you to manage your device, view live cameras, and look at playback. However, the resolution you receive through the app is horrible and more just for general reference and allows for push notifications when motion is detected. WIth that though, you will need to do some fine tweaking of motion settings as it is default I was getting notifications with every gnat that flew by. The app interface is just as clunky as the DVR interface. However, when looking at a single camera, you can enable the security light, which is just an LED, and the siren, which is laughable. I don’t expect that light or alarm to actually scare anyone from my house, but it might at least get their attention so that you get a clear image of their face.
I was against getting a wired system, simply due to issues like being limited to 60ft. However, the 4K clarity of this system has convinced me to change over. Over time I might consider getting some different supported cameras so that I may use the PTZ features. But, for now this system has my house covered and I’m almost anxious to catch something in action so I can show off the detail to others.
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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 5
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 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.
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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.
8 years 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.
8 years 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.
8 years 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.
8 years 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.
8 years 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.
8 years 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 ?
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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