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The Velox Wireless Air Vent mount is a magnetic phone mount with wireless fast charging for MagSafe compatible iPhones. Just place your device against the Velox mount, and it will snap into place in perfect alignment for up to 7.5W of wireless power. The Velox Wireless Air Vent mount is easily installed by simply sliding the prongs onto the air vent blade, where silicone grips prevent it from slipping. The ball joint on the air vent mount allows you to adjust the cradle for an ideal and safe viewing position while you drive. The siliconized surface provides added grip to prevent your phone from slipping, while the aluminum housing efficiently dissipates heat. Now it's easier than ever to keep your phone powered up on the go. *ONLY compatible with MagSafe iPhone series and cases.
Customer Rating
5
It's Not Going to Come Off!
on July 8, 2022
Posted by: mobilelawyer
This product was unique to me in that it is both a phone holder for your car and a wireless charger. It seems to fit both roles nicely.
The mount is rather brainless. It has a soft rubber attachment that held firm to my A/C vent. It held the phone sercurely, but you could slide the phone mount on and pull it off in seconds without fuss. I liked that feature.
The mount looked good and the phone was easily accessable from the drivers seat.
What's the first question in your mind as you attach your expensive iPhone to the magnet that holds it in place? Is it going to hold? In my experience, the answer was an unequivocal "Yes!". You can feel the magnet grip the phone and it takes a substantial effort to get it back off. I consider such a feature rather than a detriment.
I am sure the same would be true with the phone in a MagSafe case. I did not have a MagSave case available for testing before submitting this review, so I used my naked iPhone 12 while testing this product. I never had to worry about it coming off. If left alone on the mount, it never moved even a millimeter.
I am not in the car long enough during my drive to and from the office to get a full charge on an empty phone battery during the commute, but I will bet that many users would have no problem doing that with this 7.5 watt charger.
It is attractive and, I think, fairly priced for what it does.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The new Inspiron Compact Desktop with responsive features in a modern design empowers you to stay connected with the people and content key to your day-to-day life. It features the latest 12th Generation Intel®processors and 12GB memory.
Customer Rating
5
A Compact Package with Some Nice Surprises
on June 27, 2022
Posted by: mobilelawyer
And I thought the Inspiron name was reserved for laptops. Not so. This Inspiron is a desktop rig, and a compact and attractive one at that. I had almost forgotten about the pleasure of having a built in DVD drive, but I am happy to be reminded of the convenience it brings.
I have upgraded a couple of Windows 10 rigs to Windows 11, but this is my first experience with a cleanly installed (at Dell and not be me) version of the newest Windows operating system. With a 12th generation Intel processor, the Core i5 12400, running at up to 2.5ghz, six cores, 12GB of RAM, and an M.2 256 GB SSD, the presentation was lovely, and the price is right. The system is shipped with the home version of the operating system.
This would be a perfect general-purpose machine for just about any home office or student. The Intel UHD graphics served all my needs, but for those who want more, there are two expansion slots on the motherboard, a PCI-express x16 slot and a x1 slot for the addition of a video and audio card. The Intel AX201 card offers the latest Wi-Fi 6 standards, and the performance is top notch.
There is an interesting situation with the installation of SATA drives, if you need more storage. There are plenty of SATA and power connectors inside this little box, but there is not a hard drive cage to be found anywhere. Given the size of the unit, such is forgivable. The owner’s manual points out that a full size 3.5 or 2.5-inch drive can be mounted directly into the inside front of the case, and I found the four screw holes, but no screws were provided for that purpose.
The computer runs dead quiet and nice and cool to the touch. For my needs, it easily handled anything I threw at it. The supplied wired keyboard and mouse completed the package. The keyboard is not lighted but is full sized with a number pad. It is a pleasure to type on. The only component you will need to supply to use this rig is a monitor. And there are connections aplenty. I counted 8 USB ports: four on the back, and four on the front, one of which was USB-C. I connected my monitor with an HDMI cable, but a display port is offered as well.
A full software package is offered for the built in DVD drive. McAfee personal security is also provided with a trial subscription, as well as a 30-day trial of Microsoft office.
While enjoying this computer, I found a very nice surprise: the Dell Mobile Connect app. This is the first time I have ever been able use messaging through my iPhone on a Windows machine, and it works very nicely. You’ll have to have your phone relatively near as it uses Bluetooth to communicate with it, but I’m not complaining about that at all. Just install the app on your phone and the windows version on this computer and you will be ready to go. Yep, type a message from your computer using Dell Mobile Connect and you’ll be in blue bubble heaven with all your fellow iPhone friends!
Value, performance and utility. All the boxes are checked with this rig. Nice job, Dell!
I have upgraded a couple of Windows 10 rigs to Windows 11, but this is my first experience with a cleanly installed (at Dell and not be me) version of the newest Windows operating system. With a 12th generation Intel processor, the Core i5 12400, running at up to 2.5ghz, six cores, 12GB of RAM, and an M.2 256 GB SSD, the presentation was lovely, and the price is right. The system is shipped with the home version of the operating system.
This would be a perfect general-purpose machine for just about any home office or student. The Intel UHD graphics served all my needs, but for those who want more, there are two expansion slots on the motherboard, a PCI-express x16 slot and a x1 slot for the addition of a video and audio card. The Intel AX201 card offers the latest Wi-Fi 6 standards, and the performance is top notch.
There is an interesting situation with the installation of SATA drives, if you need more storage. There are plenty of SATA and power connectors inside this little box, but there is not a hard drive cage to be found anywhere. Given the size of the unit, such is forgivable. The owner’s manual points out that a full size 3.5 or 2.5-inch drive can be mounted directly into the inside front of the case, and I found the four screw holes, but no screws were provided for that purpose.
The computer runs dead quiet and nice and cool to the touch. For my needs, it easily handled anything I threw at it. The supplied wired keyboard and mouse completed the package. The keyboard is not lighted but is full sized with a number pad. It is a pleasure to type on. The only component you will need to supply to use this rig is a monitor. And there are connections aplenty. I counted 8 USB ports: four on the back, and four on the front, one of which was USB-C. I connected my monitor with an HDMI cable, but a display port is offered as well.
A full software package is offered for the built in DVD drive. McAfee personal security is also provided with a trial subscription, as well as a 30-day trial of Microsoft office.
While enjoying this computer, I found a very nice surprise: the Dell Mobile Connect app. This is the first time I have ever been able use messaging through my iPhone on a Windows machine, and it works very nicely. You’ll have to have your phone relatively near as it uses Bluetooth to communicate with it, but I’m not complaining about that at all. Just install the app on your phone and the windows version on this computer and you will be ready to go. Yep, type a message from your computer using Dell Mobile Connect and you’ll be in blue bubble heaven with all your fellow iPhone friends!
Value, performance and utility. All the boxes are checked with this rig. Nice job, Dell!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Introducing MX Mechanical Mini- a minimalist keyboard with extraordinary feel, precision, and performance. Low-profile mechanical typing delivers satisfying feedback in your choice of key switches – Tactile Quiet, Clicky, or Linear. MX Mechanical Mini is crafted for ergonomic comfort, with smart illumination and Easy-Switch – allowing you to connect up to 3 devices and stay in your flow for hours.
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My daughter laughed at me when I sat down to type on this mini mechanical marvel… and, yes, she’s still laughing. I’m just an average typist and certainly not a speed demon, but I do love the old school ambiance of this keyboard.
By old school, I am talking about the springy, clickity-clack feel and sound of this wireless Logitech that connects to your desktop or laptop via a tiny USB dongle or via Bluetooth. I think “mechanical” is a rather inexact term here. The use of any keyboard involves the mechanics of striking a switch with the tips of your fingers to complete a circuit. Use a modern laptop and you’ll hear little noise and feel little play in the keys. Use this keyboard and feel the deeper springy key travel and hear the satisfying rattle of each key movement. It’s like the difference in driving between a manual and an automatic transmission. Some will argue that you haven’t really had a true driving experience with an automatic, and I think the analogy works between types of keyboards as well. Both get the job done, but the one you want to use is a matter of taste and personal choice.
This Logitech is modern in look and designed for utility. It has no number pad like the original Logitech MX, and it is somewhat lighter because it is smaller. It is still weighted enough to stay still on the desktop while you use it. The color of the keys is gray and the LEDs that light them are white- all very businesslike.
I very much enjoyed using this keyboard. One thing you will have to consider is where you are going to use it. Most office environments will be fine. I am typing this review in the middle of the night at home and did not want to wake my wife while typing, so I am using my laptop. Later this morning, I’m going back to the MX Mechanical Mini. It’s an acquired taste, but it’s addictive.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Introducing the industry's first Quad-band mesh Wi-Fi 6E system. Orbi Quad-band, with dedicated Wi-Fi connections, new Wi-Fi 6E, and a 10 gig wired Internet port, delivers ultra-fast speeds and massive device capacity. With combined Wi-Fi speeds of up to 10.8Gbps across up to 9,000 square feet for up to 200 connected devices, you'll enjoy the amazing Wi-Fi experience.
Customer Rating
5
Breathtaking Performance
on February 17, 2022
Posted by: mobilelawyer
from Mobile, Alabama
When the box containing this mesh system arrived at my door, the size and weight of the system was significant. Bigger is not always better, but these three units- one a router and its two matching satellites- each weighing in at three pounds- are darn big. In the case of this system, however, bigger is definitely better.
By better, I mean significantly better at pushing a wide band wi-fi signal through my house with results sufficient to satisfy me that I am getting the most out of my high speed gigabit internet service. The power of this system would probably be wasted on a lesser connection.
My house is a fraction of the size that this product's specifications say it could actually cover- i only have a 2200 square foot house- but the house is a story and a half, and would be extremely difficult and expensive to wire for ethernet cable to every room. You don't have to do that with this mesh arrangement. The backhaul connection between these three units uses a dedicated wifi radio channel to move data between them and the results I obtained are far better than I have ever come anywhere close to getting with a router alone or a router connected to an access point.
I strongly suspect that many customers for this system are going to use it just like I am using it- without any ethernet connection between the units. If you are physically able to have ethernet handle the backhaul connection, there is a 2.5 Gbs connection on the router and each satellite available for that duty which could significantly increase your performance. To utilize it, I would have to obtain a 2.5 Gbs splitter to pipe the backhaul signal between the router and the two satellites and be able to run the cables through walls to reach the satellites. Such is not practical for me because of a high wall with horizontal members to drill through which could not be accessed without removing the dry wall. Such is just not in the cards for me.
This quad band system has guts and power that point toward the future. The WAN port which connects to your modem is a 10Gbs port. I scratch my head over that impressive feature because there is no 10Gbs LAN port on the router to send that wide data pipe to the rest of your home network over ethernet. It is a moot point right now for me because my internet connection is only 1gigabit. I have a gigabit switch connected to one of the three LAN ports on the router unit which serves a number of direct ethernet connected devices in my equipment cabinet adjacent to the router. The satellites in other rooms upstairs are connected only by their wifi radios.
The router and satellites are powered by a quad core processor with 512 NAND Flash and 1 GB of RAM. The massive router and satellite units offer 12 high performance antennas with high power amplifiers. I will forgo comment on the specified bandwidth performance of 10.8 Gbs, because my setup does not offer a means to fully utilize or test that level of performance.
It took me no more than 20 minutes to get the entire system up and working, and it was not complicated at all. Each unit must be plugged into a power adapter. You are prompted to use the Orbi app for your iPhone or Android phone which will walk you through the setup and add a month of free security to help protect your home LAN from outside threats. After a month, you will have to pay for that service. If you don't want to be bothered with that future expense, you can login to the router through a locally connected device to complete your set up, but you'll have to forgo remote access. That is exclusive to the smartphone app, and it will be up to you to weigh any risk associated with outside monitoring of your home network offered through the Netgear Armor program.
After the guided set up, my router and its two satellites were meshed together and ready for action.
I used the Speedtest app on my iPhone 12 to measure the wifi internet performance at various locations. I do not have any present equipment with wifi 6E capability, but this system supports that technology as well. This system also has support for your legacy 2.4Ghz wifi devices , but the 5Ghz radios, of course, provide the high performance which this system is capable of delivering.
As a baseline, I measured internet performance with the Speedtest app on my Mac Mini which had a direct ethernet connection to the router through a 12 port switch. I obtained a download speed of 919 Mbps from my provider and an upload of 12.1 Mbps. The upload measurement appeared to be an aberration as I usually get around 60Mbps on upload and subsequent measurements confirmed this to be the case.
From my iPhone 12, standing directly in front of the router, and about 10 feet away, the speed test app showed a download speed of 784 Mbps and an upload of 63.4 Mbps. Moving 22 feet away from the router yielded a download speed of 577 Mbps and an upload of 58.7Mbps.
Both of the satellites are in upstairs bedrooms. One is somewhat closer to the router unit than the other, but has extensive HVAC and ductwork between the living room where the router is and the satellite location. This has been a signal impediment in the past.
For the nearer satellite upstairs, I measured 412 Gbs download and 59.2 upload. For the further upstairs satellite behind multiple walls I got 291 Gbs download and 53.8 upload. The latter result compares to the sub- 100 Gbs wifi download speed in that bedroom on my previous equipment. Remember that if I had both those satellites connected to the router unit with ethernet cable, I would fully expect download speeds approaching the 1Gbs limit of my internet connection in both the further and nearer bedrooms upstairs.
The here and now wifi results I have enjoyed from the 5Ghz radios exceeded my expectations although they fall short of the full capabilities of this mesh system connected with ethernet cable. Using the sheer radio power to reach through walls is the only alternative for me right now and this system represents the very best of that technology. I suspect that many users who lack the capability to run ethernet cable to every room in the house and have gigabit or multi gig internet service are going to be attracted to this powerful mesh system. I fall into that catagory.
If you can run ethernet cable to every room in your house, however, you’ll be probably want to consider a hardwired local network with every device that can be connected with ethernet cable connected in that manner, using lower powered access points for wifi where needed. The most secure system wouldn’t use wifi at all, but for most home users, including me, such is not an option.
With the caveats I have mentioned, this mesh system is highly recommended. You will have to pay a premium for the power and the convenience, but if this is your only practical alternative, you are going to want to take a careful look at this ultimate Orbi.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Jabra Elite 4 Active is designed to stay comfortably in place. And that’s not all: with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), adjustable equalizer, and HearThrough technology, plus instant access to Spotify Tap playback, Elite 4 Active are engineered to bring a real boost to your workout. Made with a secure active fit, and IP57-rated water and sweat proof protection, these buds are engineered for all kinds of workouts. And with a 2-year warranty when you register them in the Jabra Sound+ app, you’ll never have to worry about your workout buddies letting you down. ANC blocks intrusive sounds at the touch of a button, so you can stay immersed in your music. From ignoring the sound system at the gym, to filtering out ambient urban noise, you get in – and stay in – the zone. You can even customize how your music sounds. Whether you want to boost the bass or turn up the treble, just download the Jabra Sound+ app and tune the equalizer to your preference. You can also activate Spotify Tap playback for instant, seamless connection to the music you need to power you through.
Posted by: mobilelawyer
from Mobile, Alabama
How Often Used:Daily
I have been enjoying these buds for the past week in various activities, some sweaty and some not, and find them a joy to use.
Out of the box, the buds had enough charge on them to get them set up and operating, but after a week of use, when the Jabra app offered a firmware upgrade, neither the buds nor the charging base had enough juice to allow me to start the download. I have continued to use them to listen to music without issue until I have a chance to charge them back up to complete the firmware upgrade.
Based on my experience, you will easily get the promised seven hours of listening, and up to 28 hours if you include the charging case. Put the buds back in the charger for a quick charge, and you are fully charged after an hour.
The buds are sweatproof with IP57 durability. This doesn't mean you can use them while swimming, but even the most strenuous workout should not harm them.
I liked the way these buds firmly seated in my ears. They are not likely to come out with any excercise activity. But although the box advertises "punchy bass", my experience shows you will have to work to get that. I was alarmed at how tinny the buds sounded when I first placed them in my ears. You have to twist them for the best seal, and the sweet spot is quite critical. I enhanced the bass further by using an equalization profile for extra bass. With those adjustments, the sound was just fine.
The effectiveness of the active noise cancellation is very difficult to evaluate. I have not used another ANC device, so I don't have a basis of comparison. The app has three settings: Off, On and Hear Through. The default is off. If you are doing something (like jogging or running) where you NEED to hear surrounding sounds I would think off would be the preferred setting. Hear through is designed to let more of the sounds around you be heard, with some ANC.
With ANC on, I thought I could perceive less background noise. I certainly could not hear the robot vaccum in the next room, but I could hear it when it got into my vicinity. I do wish I had been able to test the ANC in flight, where I suspect it would be most effective. Alas, I am not flying in the near future. I did notice an asterick by the ANC feature on the box that the "hear through" is adjustable after a firmware upgrade. I look foward to that enhancement.
I reccomend these buds for those in the active life. With or without the ANC, they offer good sound and durablity for the price point.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
4
Comfort
5
Durability
5
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
4
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Welcome to the future of brushing. Our new LED electric toothbrush doesn't only clean, it also whitens! Equipped with blue LED light for whitening support and sonic technology for better cleaning, this toothbrush leaves your smile whiter and brighter. And, with 4 unique modes, your new toothbrush customizes each brushing session to exactly what you need: Clean, Whiten, Polish, and Sensitive.
Customer Rating
4
Refreshing Stimulation
on January 20, 2022
Posted by: mobilelawyer
from Mobile, Alabama
I have been using this toothbrush for a week and have throughly enjoyed it. It is light and well-balanced in the hand, and stimulates my gums while it cleans and whitens my teeth.
You pick it, turn it on, and re-press the "on" button to toggle through its several modes: Clean, White, Polish and Sensitive. Clean is the default mode, White concentrates on surface stains caused by coffee and tea, and Polish impoves the gloss of your teeth by changing the vibration intensity. Sensitive is for those who find the other modes too stimulating- I didn't and enjoyed the stimulation from each.
I am quite pleased with the results. My teeth and gums are clean and refreshed. It will take longer than a week to show how much this device whitens my teeth, but it does use LEDs to hasten the whitening, and I am confident my caffeine- stained teeth will benefit.
An interesting feature of this device is intelligent brushing. It pauses briefly after operating for 30 seconds so that you can change quadrants and cover all four (Upper right, upper left, lower right and lower left) over the course of the two-minute reccomended miniumum brushing time.
I have two crticisms, neither of which should be a deal killer.
First, the packaged instructions for charging the device are inccorrect. You are advised to charge the device for 12 hours before the first time use, and to turn it on before placing it in the base for charging. When you turn it on, the brush function starts. It would be ridiculous to place an operating tootbrush, motor running and LEDs illuminated, in the charging stand, but that is what happens when you turn the device on. So ignore that directive.You are also advised that when you have placed the device in the base that the base will blink green to indicate charging. My base did not. It blinked red. When I returned from work and checked, the LED was solid green. If the specifications are correct, the full charge should last 30 days. To keep the device always charged, the instructions reccomend keeping the toothbrush on the charger when not in use. A USB-C to USB-A cable is supplied to attach the base to a DC source.
My second criticism is that you will need a find a charger with a 5V output to charge the toothbrush. I used a retired iPad charger for the initial charge, and it worked fine, but I consider the ommission of a DC power source a disappointing packaging decision by the manufacturer, and deducted a star from my rating because of it.
The toothbrush is fine one, though, and highly-reccomended for the great job it does. I expect to use it for years to come.
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![Webroot - Security for Chromebook Antivirus (1 Device) (1-Year Subscription) - Windows [Digital]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6476/6476247_sd.jpg)
Building on 20 years of machine learning and artificial intelligence insights, Webroot® Security for Chromebook™ is enhanced antivirus protection that is always-on, running seamlessly in the background and proactively alerting you about malicious activity, websites, apps and extensions. Included, is Webroot’s proprietary secure browser to run on-demand scans and browse safely, or download Webroot Web Threat Shield to be alerted of dangerous sites while browsing in Google Chrome™. Best of all, Webroot® Security for Chromebook™ doesn’t conflict with any other security software.
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from Mobile, Alabama
I am using this software on my several year old HP Chromebook x360 with great success- I think. No threats have been found so far, and installation was a snap.
You download the software and enter your key, and an initial scan on your device is completed immediately. Future scans are done automatically, or, if you find a need to do so, you can scan manually at any time.
You are also given an opportunity to install the Webroot extension for chrome which also installs the software's protection in the chrome browser. This is a nice feature, but with one drawback: if you install the extension on your chomebook, you are prompted the first time you use the chrome browser in any other device to enter your key, which is not going to be accepted unless you buy another license. To get rid of this nag, simply click on "Don't show again" and the prompt will not come back. Since I use chrome on several computers and devices, the nag screen was an annoyance, albeit a temporary one.
Webroot also offers its own browser for maximum protection from risky websites. I used it some, but on sites where you have to log in, you'll have to know your login and password, becuase this browser does not offer the to import that information from other browsers.
While using the Webroot browser, did notice a lack of those pesky ads that seem to pop up from nowhere in other browsers, and I certainly have no complaint about that.
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MagGo Magetic Portable 5K Battery with Bracket is both a charger and a stand, specifically for your MagSafe compatible iPhone 12 & 13. Using new technology, this can magnetically attach to the back of your phone, providing it a wireless charge along with a strong attachment. The battery also has a bracket that folds out, so that you can stand your phone up wherever you want.
Customer Rating
5
Convenient and Attractive
on November 30, 2021
Posted by: mobilelawyer
from Mobile, Alabama
This is an attractive portable battery charger for you iPhone 12 or 13 if you want to use its MagSafe capabilities. A magnet securely holds your phone in place while it charges, and the battery acts as a stand if you want to use the phone while it is charging.
The case is light- about the weight of your iPhone, and grippy. It should not slip out of your hand when you pick it up.
I charged the battery up overnight, and it topped out my iPhone in a couple of hours. It also has a USB-C cable that works both ways: it charges the Anker batterery and it allows the Anker device to charge other devices through the USB-C cable.
The device has a 5000mAh capacity which should be more than enough to charge up your phone and have some juice to spare.
Highly reccomended if you need an alternate and portable charging source.
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The entire Meta Portal family is video calling designed to bring people closer.Portal Go makes the best of Portal portable, so you’re free to see where the conversation takes you. Whether you’re chasing a toddler or just want a change of scenery, Portal Go’s built-in battery and integrated carry handle help keep the conversation going as you move from room to room. Connect to anyone—even if they don’t have a Portal—with Messenger, WhatsApp, Zoom and more. Portal’s Smart Camera will pan and zoom to keep you in frame so you can move and talk naturally, whatever the task at hand. High fidelity audio fills any room with sound whether you’re on a call, watching entertainment, listening to music with Spotify, Pandora or Tidal, or even using Portal Go as a portable Bluetooth speaker around the home. You can take your office anywhere with a dedicated calling screen to free up your laptop with screen sharing, calendars and conference calling on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, or Workplace. An ever-expanding AR library lets you blur backgrounds or add effects to liven up calls, while StoryTime uses AR, animation and music to let you tell immersive bedtime stories to loved ones anywhere in the world. Portal Go brings the good times to any room in your house even when it’s not in use with an HD display showing all your favorite photos from Instagram, Facebook or uploaded from your phone via the Portal app. You can explore with Portal’s browser or enjoy entertainment via a range of apps. And with Alexa Built-in, you can ditch the remote and control your smart home and connected devices with the sound of your voice. When you’re done, simply set your Portal Go on its Charging Dock until you need it next. Portal’s simple privacy settings mean you can easily disable the camera and microphone, or block the with the camera cover. All Messenger and WhatsApp calls are encrypted.
Customer Rating
5
Let's Video Conference!
on November 29, 2021
Posted by: mobilelawyer
from Mobile, Alabama
I was intrigued by this device when I first read about it and jumped at the chance to review it. I can’t think of any other device to directly compare it to. It is a portable all in one device for video conferencing of any type, whether through Zoom, Facebook Messaging, or other means. I used it extensively with Zoom and Facebook messenger with great success.
You must have either a Facebook or WhatsApp account to set it up, and you can’t get around that requirement. Set up is done in minutes.
Every participant that I conferenced with commented on how crisp and sharp my image was as I spoke with them. The camera is great. It is as sharp as any video cam I have used, and the software allows the camera to follow your face as you move about. That was a well-liked feature by all my conference members.
It is an attractive device that is self-supporting on a flat surface, and it is battery powered. You charge it up and, in my experience, you can use it all day. Want to go to a different location? Pick up the device and carry it to another room. It has a built-in recessed grip for carrying, and it only weighs 3 pounds. The 10-inch screen is sharp and bright, and no one ever complained about the audio delivered by the device’s microphone. Everyone sounded crisp and clear, and the speaker is more than adequate to fill my room with clean sound.
There is also a Household mode if you want to share the device between family members. You have total control over what contacts and apps can be shared among your family. I added my family members to my home screen, and a conference with any of them was only a click away. You can protect access to the device’s settings with a passcode.
I was able to easily install the Zoom app and conference with others for both business and pleasure. I understand that a Microsoft Teams app is on the way, but not yet available. I will certainly use that feature when available.
I have not tried the voice control yet with Alexa. She needs a rest after the holidays, but this is a potential convenience I will be able to enjoy later. There are also Spotify, Pandora and iHeart Radio apps for musical enjoyment, and the device can be used as a digital photo frame when not in use for conferencing.
I have one slight criticism of the design. The battery charger does not snap into place and is not held in place by any magnet. You must position the device on top of the charger like a hen sitting carefully on her nest. You do get an audio tone when the device is getting power. If you move the device around while it is charging, you can dislodge the charger. This never caused my any real problems, but it should be addressed in the future.
The price makes this Portal Go even more attractive. I highly recommend it. It is a one-of-a-kind self-contained conferencing tool that is fun to use and practical.
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Be the conductor of your home theater with the stylish Philips 8-Device Bluetooth Programmable Remote Control. Coated in a brushed silver finish, this remote is designed for effortless programming and ultimate control of your audio and video devices. It is fully backlit with white LEDs and is equipped to ensure your home theater equipment works in perfect harmony to give you the ultimate entertainment experience. Simply download the user-friendly myTouchSmart™ Remote Control app to your smartphone and pair it with the remote. Through the app, you can easily program your universal remote to control up to eight devices, including your TV, Blu-ray™ player, streaming media player, cable, satellite, soundbar and more. Scene control allows you to input a string of up to 40 commands to operate multiple devices in seconds – all at the touch of a button. And, when the remote goes missing, the app’s handy Find-It feature definitely proves its worth! Compatible with all major brands, this universal remote supports thousands of the latest audio and video devices and will scan your equipment using its extensive remote code library. No matter which entertainment device is in play, master volume control gives you the power to adjust your TV’s audio. Access your favorite digital content through your Roku®, Apple TV® or other streaming device (not compatible with Roku Streaming Stick and Amazon® devices). Gain unmatched control of your remote and all your home entertainment devices with the Philips 8-Device Bluetooth Programmable Remote Control. *Does not work with RF remote controls
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from Mobile, Alabama
This programable remote from Philips has an attractive brushed metal appearance and backlighted keys and can control up to eight devices. The packaging describes it as a "Universal" remote, but a close reading of the package warns that although it is pre-programed to work with Samsung TVs and Roku boxes, it will not work with the Roku stick or Amazon devices. That limitation alone significantly limits it universality.
As best I can determine, the main use for Bluetooth with this remote is to pair it with your smartphone for programming. You download an app to program the remote, and, the app selects IR codes for the device you want to control. It was easy to use it to control my TV, my Blu-ray player and my Apple TV box, as seperate devices, but its utility stopped there. The code initially chosen by the software for my Onkyo Receiver turned it on, but could not turn it off. I downloaded several different codes for the Onkyo, but none of them worked completely. And the manual downloading is rather cumbersome. If you wanted to be able to turn the receiver on and off and control the volume, there was a code for that. But if you used a code that let you cycle through the inputs on the receiver, you lost the ability to turn the receiver off. I called tech support and confirmed that there were only four available codes for the Onkyo at the time I tested the device, and, unfortunately, none of them worked completely with the Onkyo. I feel confident that limitation will be addressed over time as more codes are made available but lack of codes and lack of a learning feature erased the utility of the device for me.
You can also create "scenes" with this remote, which allow it to control several devices which are used together, like your TV, your home theatre receiver, and a streaming device. But in my set up, the scene programming was rather useless. I use the Onkyo as a switcher between my devices to feed a single input on my Vizio TV. If I wanted to set up several different scenes, say, one to stream from the Apple TV, and another to watch a Blu-Ray, I could do that, but I would still have to cycle through the Onkyo inputs on each scene to select the proper device to watch by multiple button presses on the input button programmed for the Onkyo. It was impossible to set up scenes where the proper Onkyo input was automatically selected by the remote. In my set up, this rendered scene feature as useless. I was relegated to cycling through the programmed Onkyo input button to get to the device I wanted for each seperate use of the remote. And I still had to walk up the the Onkyo receiver and manually turn it off when I got through watching anything because of the limited codes available to control it.
The final kicker was that the remote always defaulted to the input control for the TV, not the Onkyo, when I wanted to tell it to switch inputs. Press the TV button, then power on the TV. Check. Press the button to control the Onkyo, then power on the Onkyo. Check. Then try to cycle through the inputs on the Onkyo by pressing the input button on the remote. Failure. The remote would only cycle through the input for the TV. Even if I hit the button to control the Onkyo again, I sill got the inputs from the Vizio on my screen, not the Onkyo inputs.
A further limitation of this universal remote is that it's IR transmitter seemed to be rather weak. My couch is about 10 feet from my TV and Apple TV box. I had to lift up the tested remote to the exact level of the Apple TV and point it precisely at the box for the button commands to be read correctly. My other remotes do not demand that level of precision to control the Apple TV.
I question whether a person unfamiliar with my livingroom devices would be able to pick up this device after it had been properly programmed and use it to turn on all the various devices and successfully watch them, and then get all the devices turned off after they finished. I do know one thing. They would still have to walk up to the Onkyo receiver and turn it off manually.
Becuase of the limitations described, I could not reccomend this device generally. You might have better luck with your particular devices if all the codes are available via the software, but you would have to be luckier than me for that to happen. And even if all the codes are available to you, the scene feature is of limited utility without the availablity of a learning feature.
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Size & Weight
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D)
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WEIGHT
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Size & Weight
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D)
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WEIGHT
3 lb 5 oz (1500 g)
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