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HP Spectre x360 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Embrace your creativity with this 15.6-inch HP Spectre x360 convertible laptop. Featuring a 15.6-inch 4K touch display and an HP digital pen, this laptop lets you write, make notes and express yourself with precise touch controls. This HP Spectre x360 convertible laptop provides a fast, responsive user experience with an Intel Core i7 processor.
Customer Rating
4
A Gem with some minor flaws
on November 14, 2018
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
Right from the unboxing, this pc presented me with a number of surprises. The outer box was better than average, but that opened into an inner presentation box worthy of a luxury gift. Lifting the unit out, I took a few moments to admire the bronzed diamond cut perimeter, at which point I noticed the nicely done fabric slipcase included. Impressive.
All that means nothing if the unit doesn't work, right? If you're here, you've read all the specs. It doesn't get much better. If 16 gig of ram plus another 2 dedicated video doesn't do it for you, you better start looking for a desktop.
Setup was a snap, signed into Microsoft, connected to wifi, a few updates and we were up and running in probably under 10 minutes. Downloaded Firefox, Chrome, synced folders, and setup email in another 10. Less than a half hour all told and we were set to go.
I spent the bulk of the next few hours with the 360 checking to make sure all my apps and drivers were working and current. That, along with a good amount of browsing, Youtube, & Netflix. Having read reviews of previous models of the Spectre, I was concerned about heat generation, especially since this model is loaded for bear under the hood. Lifting the unit up and feeling along the bottom, I saw no cause for concern - it was comfortably warm, but nowhere near what I would classify as hot.
Then I downloaded Steam, and fired up a round of my favorite game, Civilization 6. That's when things got a little more interesting. I heard the fans. I felt the heat coming out the sides. The fans fire out downward on both sides, and I could feel the warmth on my arm. They have an unusual noise, I'd say something like speaker hum, white noise, and a slight whine combined. If you're pushing the unit, it's definitely audible.
Here's my concern - if the fans are pushing out heat, they're doing their job - but for how long? My prior Asus laptop had a reminder that came up after a set amount of running time - "It's time to clean your fans." And that was a fairly simple task to accomplish. I looked both on the web and on the HP site for directions, and was not impressed with the results. Beyond removing 6 torx screws for the cover, it then got into disconnecting the fan power plugs to the motherboard, gently removing mylar tape, etc. I've had the unhappy experience of snapping motherboard connectors, so this is not what I wanted to hear. I've had over 25 years experience playing with PC's, and I've had to clean fans on every one of them - if not every 6 months, at least once a year. Product of an urban environment - there's dust all over, and PC's are dust magnets. So if this thing is pushing out prodigious amounts of heat, it's going to require maintenance. They should have made this task easier to accomplish.
One other thing I noticed in this area was the Windows Power Options. I generally don't use a laptop on battery power, so I habitually set the power options for performance. I didn't see that option in the menu. The highest setting is "Balanced." This sort of tells you that they don't want you pushing it into overheating. I also noticed the Start Menu doesn't include an option for sleep, which if my preferred setting. Only hibernate is there.
Now onto my personal pet peeve - the touchpad - or "clickpad" as they now term it. I just couldn't get comfortable with it. I went through all the Windows Ink & touchpad settings, which were minimal. Normally, if you go to the device manager, and navigate to mouse/touchpad settings, you can get to additional options for control. Not here. All you're presented with is "Synaptics touch pad", with no options to select. It took me some time to determine that the only way to see additional settings is to go to the apps menu and open the Synaptics app. Why? I proceeded to adjust the options, but I couldn't seem to get the touch right. It was either unresponsive, or too responsive, especially when you set the scroll to glide. Going to the touch screen, it was no problem - a flick of my finger and things would work as I would expect them to work. It's a very good touch screen, by the way. And the included active pen also works nicely.
I tried going to HP to check drivers. I downloaded the Click Pad driver and installed it, but that didn't change things. I don't believe this is a defective touchpad, just a bad implementation of the driver. Here's the mistake HP made - they should've installed the Microsoft Precision Touchpad driver which would work with the Synaptics pad. I see on the web there are directions to change over to this driver, which I will try in short order. One more quirk about the touchpad - excuse me, Click Pad. There are certain things it just ignores. Imagine you're on Amazon. On the right side top of the item page, there's the price. Next to the price there's a link to "free shipping." I can click on that fine. For some items, there's a small link below it that says "details." I can't click on that link. It just ignores it like it wasn't there. I go above it, below it, to the side of it, no go. I go to any other machine in the house, the link works. I don't understand it.
Another thing that seemed half baked was the Bang & Olufsun mixer. I don't know what they were thinking, but the settings were horrible. Most of the fixed settings cut the sound volume in half. If you're watching a youtube clip, video, or movie with low volume it'll become inaudible. The only setting that seemed to work decently was "club." I turned it off and used the standard mixer.
I know I've been nitpicking things for what is actually a pretty remarkable machine. I have a Fios Gigabit connection, and the Spectre is lightning fast. The touchscreen/pen combination is excellent. What I'm bellyaching about are just bad drivers. I'm not going to kill my rating of the excellent hardware for something I believe can be fixed. The first thing I'm going to do is cure the touchpad problem if i have to force a driver down it's throat. Personally, I want my Asus Synaptics driver back that had the momentum feature.
I believe I'm actually going to be happy with the Spectre once I sort through these options. It's like a Ferrari in need of a minor tuneup. It's too beautiful a piece of work to be dismissed. I'll give it some love...
All that means nothing if the unit doesn't work, right? If you're here, you've read all the specs. It doesn't get much better. If 16 gig of ram plus another 2 dedicated video doesn't do it for you, you better start looking for a desktop.
Setup was a snap, signed into Microsoft, connected to wifi, a few updates and we were up and running in probably under 10 minutes. Downloaded Firefox, Chrome, synced folders, and setup email in another 10. Less than a half hour all told and we were set to go.
I spent the bulk of the next few hours with the 360 checking to make sure all my apps and drivers were working and current. That, along with a good amount of browsing, Youtube, & Netflix. Having read reviews of previous models of the Spectre, I was concerned about heat generation, especially since this model is loaded for bear under the hood. Lifting the unit up and feeling along the bottom, I saw no cause for concern - it was comfortably warm, but nowhere near what I would classify as hot.
Then I downloaded Steam, and fired up a round of my favorite game, Civilization 6. That's when things got a little more interesting. I heard the fans. I felt the heat coming out the sides. The fans fire out downward on both sides, and I could feel the warmth on my arm. They have an unusual noise, I'd say something like speaker hum, white noise, and a slight whine combined. If you're pushing the unit, it's definitely audible.
Here's my concern - if the fans are pushing out heat, they're doing their job - but for how long? My prior Asus laptop had a reminder that came up after a set amount of running time - "It's time to clean your fans." And that was a fairly simple task to accomplish. I looked both on the web and on the HP site for directions, and was not impressed with the results. Beyond removing 6 torx screws for the cover, it then got into disconnecting the fan power plugs to the motherboard, gently removing mylar tape, etc. I've had the unhappy experience of snapping motherboard connectors, so this is not what I wanted to hear. I've had over 25 years experience playing with PC's, and I've had to clean fans on every one of them - if not every 6 months, at least once a year. Product of an urban environment - there's dust all over, and PC's are dust magnets. So if this thing is pushing out prodigious amounts of heat, it's going to require maintenance. They should have made this task easier to accomplish.
One other thing I noticed in this area was the Windows Power Options. I generally don't use a laptop on battery power, so I habitually set the power options for performance. I didn't see that option in the menu. The highest setting is "Balanced." This sort of tells you that they don't want you pushing it into overheating. I also noticed the Start Menu doesn't include an option for sleep, which if my preferred setting. Only hibernate is there.
Now onto my personal pet peeve - the touchpad - or "clickpad" as they now term it. I just couldn't get comfortable with it. I went through all the Windows Ink & touchpad settings, which were minimal. Normally, if you go to the device manager, and navigate to mouse/touchpad settings, you can get to additional options for control. Not here. All you're presented with is "Synaptics touch pad", with no options to select. It took me some time to determine that the only way to see additional settings is to go to the apps menu and open the Synaptics app. Why? I proceeded to adjust the options, but I couldn't seem to get the touch right. It was either unresponsive, or too responsive, especially when you set the scroll to glide. Going to the touch screen, it was no problem - a flick of my finger and things would work as I would expect them to work. It's a very good touch screen, by the way. And the included active pen also works nicely.
I tried going to HP to check drivers. I downloaded the Click Pad driver and installed it, but that didn't change things. I don't believe this is a defective touchpad, just a bad implementation of the driver. Here's the mistake HP made - they should've installed the Microsoft Precision Touchpad driver which would work with the Synaptics pad. I see on the web there are directions to change over to this driver, which I will try in short order. One more quirk about the touchpad - excuse me, Click Pad. There are certain things it just ignores. Imagine you're on Amazon. On the right side top of the item page, there's the price. Next to the price there's a link to "free shipping." I can click on that fine. For some items, there's a small link below it that says "details." I can't click on that link. It just ignores it like it wasn't there. I go above it, below it, to the side of it, no go. I go to any other machine in the house, the link works. I don't understand it.
Another thing that seemed half baked was the Bang & Olufsun mixer. I don't know what they were thinking, but the settings were horrible. Most of the fixed settings cut the sound volume in half. If you're watching a youtube clip, video, or movie with low volume it'll become inaudible. The only setting that seemed to work decently was "club." I turned it off and used the standard mixer.
I know I've been nitpicking things for what is actually a pretty remarkable machine. I have a Fios Gigabit connection, and the Spectre is lightning fast. The touchscreen/pen combination is excellent. What I'm bellyaching about are just bad drivers. I'm not going to kill my rating of the excellent hardware for something I believe can be fixed. The first thing I'm going to do is cure the touchpad problem if i have to force a driver down it's throat. Personally, I want my Asus Synaptics driver back that had the momentum feature.
I believe I'm actually going to be happy with the Spectre once I sort through these options. It's like a Ferrari in need of a minor tuneup. It's too beautiful a piece of work to be dismissed. I'll give it some love...
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For students and families who want classic Office apps installed on one Windows 10 PC or Mac for use at home or school. Classic 2019 versions of Office apps including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Plus, OneNote for Windows 10.
Customer Rating
5
Still the industry standard
on November 3, 2018
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
While I'm not an everyday Word user, the tech updates I've gotten in the past few years have outdated my previous Office installations. I now have touch screens on both my laptop and desktop, and I needed a product that could accommodate that.
Since I already had a Microsoft account, installation involved punching in the key code and downloading the software. No problems there. Once installed, the wife wanted to give it a tryout. It didn't take long for her to gravitate towards the "draw to shape" feature. This allows you to draw on the screen with a stylus or your finger for that matter, and have Word convert your hastily drawn shape into a perfect circle, square, or any other number of shapes. It didn't take her long to use the feature to create a birthday party flyer. It's sort of like having a mini version of Publisher included.
Once i got to try it out, I was curious about the One Note. I had always wanted a note enabled phone since I'm so clumsy using a tiny keypad, but never got around to getting one with that feature. So this was a new experience having a device that could translate my writing. Right now I'm a beginner, but very curious as to the kind of things it can do.
I used it to cut & paste a couple of lengthy emails I had to do, the spelling/grammar checks worked perfectly, as I expected them to do.
Do take note that if you choose this version, it does not do updates. If you want products that update; or require multiple installs, you should investigate the Office 365 which might be a better value for you. For me, this was a massive upgrade to my antiquated copy of Office, and should serve me well for some time to come.
Since I already had a Microsoft account, installation involved punching in the key code and downloading the software. No problems there. Once installed, the wife wanted to give it a tryout. It didn't take long for her to gravitate towards the "draw to shape" feature. This allows you to draw on the screen with a stylus or your finger for that matter, and have Word convert your hastily drawn shape into a perfect circle, square, or any other number of shapes. It didn't take her long to use the feature to create a birthday party flyer. It's sort of like having a mini version of Publisher included.
Once i got to try it out, I was curious about the One Note. I had always wanted a note enabled phone since I'm so clumsy using a tiny keypad, but never got around to getting one with that feature. So this was a new experience having a device that could translate my writing. Right now I'm a beginner, but very curious as to the kind of things it can do.
I used it to cut & paste a couple of lengthy emails I had to do, the spelling/grammar checks worked perfectly, as I expected them to do.
Do take note that if you choose this version, it does not do updates. If you want products that update; or require multiple installs, you should investigate the Office 365 which might be a better value for you. For me, this was a massive upgrade to my antiquated copy of Office, and should serve me well for some time to come.
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At BISSELL, we know pets can make a mess at any moment ~ that~s why we created the Pet Hair Eraser Turbo. It doesn~t matter if you vacuumed just hours before Fido left behind a trail of fur, you need to be ready for any mess at any moment. The Pet Hair Eraser Turbo comes with powerful pickup packed into a lightweight and agile machine for easy and convenient everyday cleanup. Enjoy the Quick Release Extension Wand which is always on and always ready to tackle those tricky, hard-to-reach pet messes around the home. Plus, with features like the Tangle-Free Brush Roll and a Hands-Free Empty Dirt Tank, you don~t have to worry about cleaning your vacuum after you~ve cleaned your home. You can also breathe easy with the Smart Seal Allergen System with Febreze* that traps dirt and allergens and eliminates odors so you can enjoy a fresher, cleaner home. *Febreze and Febreze logo is a registered trademark of The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, Ohio used under license by BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
Customer Rating
5
Does exactly what it says it will
on October 22, 2018
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
We've been a multi-dog family for over 25 years. And we've been a canister vac family for the same amount of time. That is - till last year when we got our first Bissell Pet Hair Eraser.
We've always owned brand name vacs - our last two canister purchases were Miele, one of them even the Pet model. And now, I shudder to think how much we spent on buying and maintaining them. After a vacuuming session, we'd be there with scissors & razor blades cutting the hair off the brushes.
I can't believe how easy the Eraser has made our lives. We've had the first one for a year, and we've had to tend to the brushes maybe twice. It's worked perfectly in that time, more than I can say about the Miele. I got the 2nd so we wouldn't have to lug the machine up & down the stairs.
Things to like - extra long 30' cord - plug it in a hallway & you can do multiple rooms. (not retractable though - need to wrap it around hooks on the handle)
The lighted crevice tool, and hand held pet Turbo eraser give the machine versatility. (although they could have designed the unit to hold all the attachments)
The dust bin works great - easy to attach/detach and empties easily.
The swivel function of the beater & low height design allow for good reach under couches/tables. Handles very well.
As I said, I've had one of these for over a year, and went for a 2nd. I guess that says something about it. No more canisters for us. All in all, best vac we've owned. Bissell knows something about pet hair!
We've always owned brand name vacs - our last two canister purchases were Miele, one of them even the Pet model. And now, I shudder to think how much we spent on buying and maintaining them. After a vacuuming session, we'd be there with scissors & razor blades cutting the hair off the brushes.
I can't believe how easy the Eraser has made our lives. We've had the first one for a year, and we've had to tend to the brushes maybe twice. It's worked perfectly in that time, more than I can say about the Miele. I got the 2nd so we wouldn't have to lug the machine up & down the stairs.
Things to like - extra long 30' cord - plug it in a hallway & you can do multiple rooms. (not retractable though - need to wrap it around hooks on the handle)
The lighted crevice tool, and hand held pet Turbo eraser give the machine versatility. (although they could have designed the unit to hold all the attachments)
The dust bin works great - easy to attach/detach and empties easily.
The swivel function of the beater & low height design allow for good reach under couches/tables. Handles very well.
As I said, I've had one of these for over a year, and went for a 2nd. I guess that says something about it. No more canisters for us. All in all, best vac we've owned. Bissell knows something about pet hair!
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Ninja Foodi's TenderCrisp pressure cooker allows you to achieve all the quick cooking and tenderizing wonders that you love about pressure cookers. The Foodi's Crisping Lid allows you to air fry, bake/roast, and broil. That means you can give your tender, juicy pressure-cooked meals a golden, crispy finish. The secret is TenderCrisp Technology, which produces the perfect combination of heat, fan velocity, and air circulation to give your food even crisping from top to bottom.
Customer Rating
5
An excellent all-in-one solution
on October 12, 2018
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
The Ninja is an impressive piece. And big. And heavy - but, then again, so is my hand me down 30 year old pressure cooker that's been sitting in the closet. If you have cabinets extending out over all your countertops, better check dimensions, because this might not be for you. Luckily, I have an island with an outlet so it has plenty of space.
That's the worst of it. Beyond that, I have nothing but praise for it. Haven't gone near the stove or toaster oven in the week I've had it.
The front panel is clean, legible, and intuitive. Since it is a pressure device, I did read through the manual to make sure I was using the controls correctly. It's a nice feature that you don't need to babysit it - the digital display has circling lights that indicate pressure buildup, and then automatically goes into cook mode with a countdown.
First night - beef stew w/ potatoes & veggies in an hour. Second night risotto & steamed broccoli. We tried the air fryer on the third night with a generous serving of frozen french fries. I was genuinely impressed with the outcome. Thought I'd miss the fry oil, but the fries were crispy on the outside, tender & flavorful on the inside.
Prior to receiving this, I had seen the infomercial they were running on local tv. As with all infomercials, I was extremely skeptical as to the possibility of me producing similar results. I had to try a couple of the things they did - one was cooking dry pasta in the sauce. Using a quality sauce, the results were terrific - it wasn't just pasta with sauce, it was pasta infused with sauce. Then we tried the mac & cheese finished off by air crisping the top - great!
In very short time, the Ninja has become a kitchen essential - making great meals in record time. Highly recommended.
That's the worst of it. Beyond that, I have nothing but praise for it. Haven't gone near the stove or toaster oven in the week I've had it.
The front panel is clean, legible, and intuitive. Since it is a pressure device, I did read through the manual to make sure I was using the controls correctly. It's a nice feature that you don't need to babysit it - the digital display has circling lights that indicate pressure buildup, and then automatically goes into cook mode with a countdown.
First night - beef stew w/ potatoes & veggies in an hour. Second night risotto & steamed broccoli. We tried the air fryer on the third night with a generous serving of frozen french fries. I was genuinely impressed with the outcome. Thought I'd miss the fry oil, but the fries were crispy on the outside, tender & flavorful on the inside.
Prior to receiving this, I had seen the infomercial they were running on local tv. As with all infomercials, I was extremely skeptical as to the possibility of me producing similar results. I had to try a couple of the things they did - one was cooking dry pasta in the sauce. Using a quality sauce, the results were terrific - it wasn't just pasta with sauce, it was pasta infused with sauce. Then we tried the mac & cheese finished off by air crisping the top - great!
In very short time, the Ninja has become a kitchen essential - making great meals in record time. Highly recommended.
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Prepare a variety of meals faster with this nonstick Ninja cooker. It operates as much as 70 percent faster than traditional methods, and the digital control panel lets you select the function your recipe needs. This 1000W Ninja cooker holds up to 6 quarts and includes a stainless steel rack for steaming.
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
We've had an assortment of crock pots over the years, and love the hearty stews & slow cooked ribs, especially on a cold winter night. What we didn't like was leaving a 1000 watt heating device plugged in all day & having to think about it when running out to the store, etc.
The Ninja solved this problem beautifully. After a quick review of the directions, we first gave it a test of the pressure function. Added 3 cups water, secured the lid, hit the pressure button, set a 2 minute timer, and let it go. While in heating mode, the display shows a circling pattern, when it hits steam, the countdown function starts. Worked nicely, and shut down on target. We were at first leery about the pressure release on the lid, the way it loosely lays might give an impression that it's broken, but it performed as it should. If I had a suggestion, I would say to redesign it so it gives a positive click.
First meal we tried was a beef stew with potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, in a tomato sauce base. Put a little oil in the pot and proceeded to sear the meat along with the onions. The Ninja heated up quickly and seared nicely. Added the rest of the ingredients and closed it up to begin pressure cooking. We went with the recommended 45 minute pressure time. I wasn't clocking it, but I estimate took about 10 minutes to come up to pressure.
The result - a wonderfully savory stew in less than an hour. We had used baby Yukon Gold potatoes, and they were fork tender, as were the carrots.
While I'm not going to say the old crock pot wouldn't have produced the same result, the Ninja put it out in 1/10 the time. The only thing missing was the anticipation from aromas wafting around the house all day, but I'll take the instant gratification instead!
Great product, can't wait to try it for a variety of items.
The Ninja solved this problem beautifully. After a quick review of the directions, we first gave it a test of the pressure function. Added 3 cups water, secured the lid, hit the pressure button, set a 2 minute timer, and let it go. While in heating mode, the display shows a circling pattern, when it hits steam, the countdown function starts. Worked nicely, and shut down on target. We were at first leery about the pressure release on the lid, the way it loosely lays might give an impression that it's broken, but it performed as it should. If I had a suggestion, I would say to redesign it so it gives a positive click.
First meal we tried was a beef stew with potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, in a tomato sauce base. Put a little oil in the pot and proceeded to sear the meat along with the onions. The Ninja heated up quickly and seared nicely. Added the rest of the ingredients and closed it up to begin pressure cooking. We went with the recommended 45 minute pressure time. I wasn't clocking it, but I estimate took about 10 minutes to come up to pressure.
The result - a wonderfully savory stew in less than an hour. We had used baby Yukon Gold potatoes, and they were fork tender, as were the carrots.
While I'm not going to say the old crock pot wouldn't have produced the same result, the Ninja put it out in 1/10 the time. The only thing missing was the anticipation from aromas wafting around the house all day, but I'll take the instant gratification instead!
Great product, can't wait to try it for a variety of items.
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Designed over two years with direct input from many professional esports players, PRO Wireless gaming mouse is built to the exacting standards of some of the world~s top esports professionals. PRO Wireless gaming mouse is built for extreme performance and includes the latest and most advanced technologies available. Featuring LIGHTSPEED technology, PRO Wireless overcomes the limitations of latency, connectivity and power to provides rock-solid and super fast 1 ms report rate connection. PRO Wireless gaming mouse is also equipped with the latest version of the HERO sensor, our next generation optical sensor that is the highest performing and efficient gaming sensor.
Customer Rating
5
Another top of the line piece from Logitech
on September 26, 2018
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
After working with a stock out of the box Dell mouse for the past 2 months; spending the last week with the G Pro was like parking my Geo Metro and being handed the keys to a new Ferrari. Mind you, this is about the weight of any no name $5 or $10 mouse you'd pick up at the big box store, but that's where the comparison ends.
After unboxing & downloading the software, DPI setup was my first mission, as the default setting didn't allow as much of a throw as I'd like. A little confusing at first getting it right, but once i got it to my liking, I was amazed at the range of settings. At the low end, it's practically pixel by pixel (which I suppose would lend itself best at photo editing type tasks), at the high end, it feels like you could throw the cursor across a 20 ft wide screen. Once set up to your particular needs, all of this is available at the touch of a button on the fly.
As for the touch, the tactile feel of the clicks is superb - light enough to avoid repetitive strain from repeated rapid presses, yet solid enough response feedback. As for the scroll wheel, I would have preferred a rolling wheel as opposed to a notched one, but this is likely due being so used to enabling a glide setting on trackballs & laptop touchpads.
So far, the wireless has been flawless, not skipping a beat. Would never know you're not connected. I've tried using the Pro on a few different surfaces including soft & hard pads, as well as my plexiglass desktop, which i prefer. But that does bring up my one knock against the Pro - Logitech, in this price range, would it have been that hard to throw in a weight or two? On a really smooth glass type surface, I'd like the option to have a little more heft. From what I've read, the G703 weight would fit right in there, and the magnetic cover on the receiver plate makes it easy.
While I did want to take off a point for not including weights, I've really enjoyed swapping over the the G Pro over the past week. It's that, plus the fact that given my experience with Logitech, it should give me long & reliable service. I've handed down two older computers to parents & relatives, both of them with original Trackman Marble trackballs. Logitech introduced them in 1995, and they're both clicking like new two decades later.
After unboxing & downloading the software, DPI setup was my first mission, as the default setting didn't allow as much of a throw as I'd like. A little confusing at first getting it right, but once i got it to my liking, I was amazed at the range of settings. At the low end, it's practically pixel by pixel (which I suppose would lend itself best at photo editing type tasks), at the high end, it feels like you could throw the cursor across a 20 ft wide screen. Once set up to your particular needs, all of this is available at the touch of a button on the fly.
As for the touch, the tactile feel of the clicks is superb - light enough to avoid repetitive strain from repeated rapid presses, yet solid enough response feedback. As for the scroll wheel, I would have preferred a rolling wheel as opposed to a notched one, but this is likely due being so used to enabling a glide setting on trackballs & laptop touchpads.
So far, the wireless has been flawless, not skipping a beat. Would never know you're not connected. I've tried using the Pro on a few different surfaces including soft & hard pads, as well as my plexiglass desktop, which i prefer. But that does bring up my one knock against the Pro - Logitech, in this price range, would it have been that hard to throw in a weight or two? On a really smooth glass type surface, I'd like the option to have a little more heft. From what I've read, the G703 weight would fit right in there, and the magnetic cover on the receiver plate makes it easy.
While I did want to take off a point for not including weights, I've really enjoyed swapping over the the G Pro over the past week. It's that, plus the fact that given my experience with Logitech, it should give me long & reliable service. I've handed down two older computers to parents & relatives, both of them with original Trackman Marble trackballs. Logitech introduced them in 1995, and they're both clicking like new two decades later.
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Handle storage demands with this Western Digital SATA solid-state drive. Its 560MB/s read speed and 530MB/s write speed are suitable for intensive applications, and its 2.5-inch form factor fits most desktops and laptops. The solid-state drive has no moving parts, making the drive resistant to shock to protect your data. Includes the WD SSD Dashboard to keep track of the drive's status.
Customer Rating
4
Good upgrade for a tired PC
on September 12, 2018
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
There's a good chance if you're looking at this product, you have some knowledge about drive cloning and installation. I'll repeat what some of the previous reviewers have said, namely that there is absolutely nothing in this package but a bare drive. If your thought is to use this to replace your boot drive, you'll need to go to WD.com and download the Acronis True Image software.
Other reviewers have stated that this is not the fastest drive on the market, nor does it have the best warranty, so if you're looking for the top of the curve, this is not for you.
How I look at it is, this will be a substantial improvement over a mechanical drive, and if you're not a power user, this is something that is seat of the pants noticeable.
For an example, I used this to clone a drive on a 5 year old PC. As Windows PC's do over time, it was getting over 2 minute boot time. I also had concerns that the original drive was nearing end of life, so I could revitalize an older pc; have a backup copy of my existing files, and not have to go through the trials & tribulations of transferring files & setting up a new PC. Some people think this is fun, I don't!
The transfer went well, and the boot time dropped to well under a minute. My most used applications became noticeably faster - Thunderbird with thousands of emails in various folders; Firefox that I like to open with half a dozen tabs containing my daily most visited sites; functions like sorting files in Explorer are near instantaneous.
So for someone bent on having a high end gaming or photo editing machine, maybe spend a few bucks more on a higher spec'd drive. But if you're doing something similar to what I did, upgrading an old horse, catch this on a sale and you have a good deal.
Finally, knocks to WD for not providing anything in box but a bare drive. Maybe I'm too old & remember the days when drives came with software & cables. Oh yeah, there is some tiny pamphlet in there, but the print is so microscopic that I literally needed a magnifying glass to read it. Luckily, I had enough knowledge to figure the software would be on the WD site.
These SSD drives have been coming down fast in price, keep your eye out for a sale!
Other reviewers have stated that this is not the fastest drive on the market, nor does it have the best warranty, so if you're looking for the top of the curve, this is not for you.
How I look at it is, this will be a substantial improvement over a mechanical drive, and if you're not a power user, this is something that is seat of the pants noticeable.
For an example, I used this to clone a drive on a 5 year old PC. As Windows PC's do over time, it was getting over 2 minute boot time. I also had concerns that the original drive was nearing end of life, so I could revitalize an older pc; have a backup copy of my existing files, and not have to go through the trials & tribulations of transferring files & setting up a new PC. Some people think this is fun, I don't!
The transfer went well, and the boot time dropped to well under a minute. My most used applications became noticeably faster - Thunderbird with thousands of emails in various folders; Firefox that I like to open with half a dozen tabs containing my daily most visited sites; functions like sorting files in Explorer are near instantaneous.
So for someone bent on having a high end gaming or photo editing machine, maybe spend a few bucks more on a higher spec'd drive. But if you're doing something similar to what I did, upgrading an old horse, catch this on a sale and you have a good deal.
Finally, knocks to WD for not providing anything in box but a bare drive. Maybe I'm too old & remember the days when drives came with software & cables. Oh yeah, there is some tiny pamphlet in there, but the print is so microscopic that I literally needed a magnifying glass to read it. Luckily, I had enough knowledge to figure the software would be on the WD site.
These SSD drives have been coming down fast in price, keep your eye out for a sale!
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High Performance Computer and Electronics UPS for Premium Power ProtectionThe Back-UPS Pro family offers guaranteed power protection for high performance computer systems, routers/modems, external storage devices, game consoles and other electronics in your home or business. These UPSs supply electronics with abundant battery backup during outages and stabilize unsafe voltage levels. They also provide power protection from damaging surges and spikes, and allow the use of management software so you get the most out of your UPS. Premium features of this family may include Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), an LCD display, Smart Outlets, energy saving functions that reduce electricity use, network manageability, Watchdog, or configurable outlets. Together with the rest of the Back-UPS Pro's standard features, they are the perfect choice to protect your data and keep your system available.
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from New Jersey, USA
I've been using backup power supplies for both my computer systems and audio/video components for over 20 years now. As we're in an area that gets more than a few momentary power blips, it's an essential for us. The power will blink for a second, and the cable box goes into reset mode for 3-5 minutes - very annoying. Same thing working on a computer - have to restart, most likely losing or corrupting whatever I'm working on at the moment the power died.
Here's the difference with this unit - in the past, when the batteries had gone through their life cycle, the cost of replacement batteries was just about what I'd pay for a new UPS, so it just wasn't worth it. But this is such a solid unit, I'm pretty sure I'll be keeping it around for awhile.
The unit packs plenty of power, more than enough to keep an LED tv, cable or Roku box, and a soundbar running. The display is big, bright, bold, and has all the pertinent info you need. The front USB ports are an excellent upgrade to units I've had in the past. I was happy to see one of them was a C port; I didn't check the amperage for the ports, but I was surprised to see how quickly it charged my phone.
You might think I'm crazy, but there is one feature that endears this to my heart - a silence button right on the front that works! Hold it for 2 seconds, and the speaker icon comes up on the display with a line through it indicating sound disabled. My dog hates beeps - from the smoke alarm, microwave, toaster oven, whatever. She'll whine for an hour after hearing a random beep. My previous UPS beeped continually while on backup power. We've had 2 power outages since I installed this unit, and it's been totally quiet.
The only caveat I would issue is that this is a heavy piece (22+ lbs) so it's not for a flimsy computer desk, tv stand, or shelf. But if you're basing it on the floor, or have sturdy shelving, it's a very nicely designed unit that's not ashamed to be displayed.
My unconditional recommendation.
Here's the difference with this unit - in the past, when the batteries had gone through their life cycle, the cost of replacement batteries was just about what I'd pay for a new UPS, so it just wasn't worth it. But this is such a solid unit, I'm pretty sure I'll be keeping it around for awhile.
The unit packs plenty of power, more than enough to keep an LED tv, cable or Roku box, and a soundbar running. The display is big, bright, bold, and has all the pertinent info you need. The front USB ports are an excellent upgrade to units I've had in the past. I was happy to see one of them was a C port; I didn't check the amperage for the ports, but I was surprised to see how quickly it charged my phone.
You might think I'm crazy, but there is one feature that endears this to my heart - a silence button right on the front that works! Hold it for 2 seconds, and the speaker icon comes up on the display with a line through it indicating sound disabled. My dog hates beeps - from the smoke alarm, microwave, toaster oven, whatever. She'll whine for an hour after hearing a random beep. My previous UPS beeped continually while on backup power. We've had 2 power outages since I installed this unit, and it's been totally quiet.
The only caveat I would issue is that this is a heavy piece (22+ lbs) so it's not for a flimsy computer desk, tv stand, or shelf. But if you're basing it on the floor, or have sturdy shelving, it's a very nicely designed unit that's not ashamed to be displayed.
My unconditional recommendation.
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Satisfy your HDR viewing and video-editing needs with this 27-inch Dell ultrathin monitor. Its 600-nit maximum brightness provides enhanced clarity, and its Quad HD resolution at 60Hz lets you enjoy streaming premium content. This Dell ultrathin monitor has two HDMI ports for easy switching between media sources, and its Comfort View mode helps prevent eye fatigue.
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from New Jersey, USA
Stunning monitor. The super thin profile along with the the practically non existent bezel combine to make this piece a stunner. The wife does a lot of Photoshop tinkering with her shots, and the sharpness & clarity it adds to her work is miles above anything we've previously owned.
2 HDMI inputs?... Let's see - what can i add? A Roku box, a tv tuner for 4K displays? I see other reviewers have commented about no speakers, but in a monitor this thin, they'd either have to be tiny or backward firing. Ask yourself when was the last time you were happy with the built in speakers of your flat panel tv. That's why they sell so many soundbars.
I have this placed on a corner desktop in my dining area, so it's readily in sight of any household visitors. Running a screen saver or photo collage on it, I've never received so many comments on a computer screen. So, not just a monitor, for us it's a bit of an art display as well for the wife's handiwork.
2 HDMI inputs?... Let's see - what can i add? A Roku box, a tv tuner for 4K displays? I see other reviewers have commented about no speakers, but in a monitor this thin, they'd either have to be tiny or backward firing. Ask yourself when was the last time you were happy with the built in speakers of your flat panel tv. That's why they sell so many soundbars.
I have this placed on a corner desktop in my dining area, so it's readily in sight of any household visitors. Running a screen saver or photo collage on it, I've never received so many comments on a computer screen. So, not just a monitor, for us it's a bit of an art display as well for the wife's handiwork.
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Dell Inspiron Desktop: Surf the web quickly with this Dell Inspiron desktop computer. It's equipped with 12GB of DDR4 RAM and a quad-core Intel Core i7 processor for blazing operations, and its 1TB hard drive comes loaded with Windows 10 Home for immediate productivity. This Dell Inspiron desktop computer includes an NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 graphics card for crisp game and video images.
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Very capable unit for most applications
on August 19, 2018
Posted by: ferrari
from New Jersey, USA
Setup on this unit was trouble free & straightforward, other than the usual Windows updating. The keyboard/mouse is a throwaway, no surprise there, they'll be soon replaced with Logitech units. The case is mid size, sleek, good looking, with a lack of crevices, so an occasional swipe with a cloth should keep it dust free.
With 12GB ram & 1TB hard drive, these are more than ample specs for a basic household tasks, web browsing, homework, etc; and it's not going to choke on a steady diet of Office, photo or video editing. My wife does Photoshop, and she remarked at how snappy it was vs. our last unit, an i7 with 8GB.
This was connected as a wired unit, so cannot comment on the wireless capabilities. The Bluetooth, however, had no issues connecting to my Android phone, as well as a pair of Bluetooth headphones. And while I was perfectly content with the graphics package, my gaming regimen doesn't include games that require a high frame rate. I do use streaming services, both Netflix & Amazon came through beautifully.
Here's what I didn't like. After 2-3 years of service, I get quite uncomfortable living with a single hard drive. I prefer to segregate my personal data & files onto a separate drive so that in the event of a crash, I can system restore the unit and be safely transfer my date to another pc or a backup drive. Yeah, I know all about web storage & backups, but I'm an old school type of person - I want my important things close at hand in something i can see.
This is where the Dell fails. Yes, I looked inside. No room or bracketing to install spare drives. Even if you did, there's no spare power splits, and worst of all, proprietary cabling. I hate proprietary cabling! If I need to clone a drive, or add an SSD in a jif, I don't want to be calling Dell, pay a list price plus shipping, and wait for UPS delivery to show up. I either want to go local, or, at worst, get a cable from Amazon the next day - and they work 7 days a week.
If you're like me, looking to install a spare drive, or a gamer that wants to install a higher powered video card, then you run up against the power supply. It's just about adequate to run what comes in the box.
Finally, there's the issue of the RAM - no spare slots.
If you're the type of user that wants solid performance (BTW, should also mention this is a nice quiet box - no fan whirs & groans); and has no interest what's inside the box, this is an excellent choice.
With 12GB ram & 1TB hard drive, these are more than ample specs for a basic household tasks, web browsing, homework, etc; and it's not going to choke on a steady diet of Office, photo or video editing. My wife does Photoshop, and she remarked at how snappy it was vs. our last unit, an i7 with 8GB.
This was connected as a wired unit, so cannot comment on the wireless capabilities. The Bluetooth, however, had no issues connecting to my Android phone, as well as a pair of Bluetooth headphones. And while I was perfectly content with the graphics package, my gaming regimen doesn't include games that require a high frame rate. I do use streaming services, both Netflix & Amazon came through beautifully.
Here's what I didn't like. After 2-3 years of service, I get quite uncomfortable living with a single hard drive. I prefer to segregate my personal data & files onto a separate drive so that in the event of a crash, I can system restore the unit and be safely transfer my date to another pc or a backup drive. Yeah, I know all about web storage & backups, but I'm an old school type of person - I want my important things close at hand in something i can see.
This is where the Dell fails. Yes, I looked inside. No room or bracketing to install spare drives. Even if you did, there's no spare power splits, and worst of all, proprietary cabling. I hate proprietary cabling! If I need to clone a drive, or add an SSD in a jif, I don't want to be calling Dell, pay a list price plus shipping, and wait for UPS delivery to show up. I either want to go local, or, at worst, get a cable from Amazon the next day - and they work 7 days a week.
If you're like me, looking to install a spare drive, or a gamer that wants to install a higher powered video card, then you run up against the power supply. It's just about adequate to run what comes in the box.
Finally, there's the issue of the RAM - no spare slots.
If you're the type of user that wants solid performance (BTW, should also mention this is a nice quiet box - no fan whirs & groans); and has no interest what's inside the box, this is an excellent choice.
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Sleep better. Cover unwanted noise with soothing sounds. Bose noise-masking sleepbuds~ are uniquely designed for sleep. They don~t stream music or have acoustic noise cancellation. Instead, these tiny, wireless earbuds use pre-loaded, soothing sounds to cover up unwanted noises, so you can get to sleep ~ and stay asleep. Plus, unlike traditional earplugs, they~re super comfortable and made to stay in place all night long, even if you sleep on your side. 1. Choose your sound, 2. Set an alarm, 3. Fall asleep without unwanted noise.
Can you listen to music or not? One answer says only the sounds from the app and another answer says yes you can listen to music. I want to listen to music from Youtube? Can I do this?
No - there is no input from anything other than the Bose App it comes with. Maybe on a future update, for now all you get is the built in soundscapes.
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Sleep better. Cover unwanted noise with soothing sounds. Bose noise-masking sleepbuds~ are uniquely designed for sleep. They don~t stream music or have acoustic noise cancellation. Instead, these tiny, wireless earbuds use pre-loaded, soothing sounds to cover up unwanted noises, so you can get to sleep ~ and stay asleep. Plus, unlike traditional earplugs, they~re super comfortable and made to stay in place all night long, even if you sleep on your side. 1. Choose your sound, 2. Set an alarm, 3. Fall asleep without unwanted noise.
Can you use these at work to drown out a loud talkative coworker?
No - these don't have noise cancellation built in - I could clearly hear a tv on medium volume while i wore these. Get true noise cancelling headphones instead.
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Nothing puts a vacuum to the test quite like a home with pets. That's why the BISSELL~ Pet Hair Eraser~ was developed from the ground up by pet parents for pet parents. Whether it's shedding season for your dog or your cat tracks kitty litter all over the house, this revolutionary vacuum is designed to make cleaning up after pets and the people who love them a breeze~from beginning to end. Say goodbye to hair wrap with its Tangle-Free Brush Roll, remove embedded hair everywhere with specialized pet tools, help capture allergens and eliminate odors with the SmartSeal~ Allergen System, and when you're finished cleaning, enjoy a hands-free tank empty with our patented Cyclonic Spooling System~.BR>
How load is it? I've used an Oreck XL upright and a Eureka Mighty Mite and would hope it's no louder as those. I prefer bagged vacuums but want to try the BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser because of its claims of not getting hair tangled on the roller.
I don't own the units you mentioned, I have a Miele canister, and it's no louder than that. I was surprised at it, as it does have great suction, and would have thought it should've been louder for the power it has. So far happy with the unit.
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