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Holmes Big Breeze 16” Oscillating Manual Table Fan #12214 makes cooling larger spaces a breeze. This table fan features 6 powerful blades that move airflow up to 25% faster than traditional table fans. It includes 3 speeds, low, medium, and high, to find your ideal cooling level and an easy dial control to operate. This powerful desk or table fan features a motorized 80° wide angle oscillation that delivers cooling airflow for larger living areas. To direct airflow where you need it most, the fan head is adjustable up to 40°. With an output of 2,200 cubic ft/min and high-speed velocity up to 20.5 ft/sec, this fan is ideal for use in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, gyms and home offices. Includes a sturdy base, modern black finish, and 3-year limited warranty.
 
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Six Blade Difference
on April 28, 2023
Posted by: dharr18
Ok, I am not talking razors here. If you currently have a 3 blade or 4 blade fan, do yourself a favor...Upgrade to 6 blades. The air movement, even on lowest setting, is impressive. I measured 29 feet away and could feel the breeze noticeably on LOW. On High you knew it was blowing from across the house. Yes, I had to set it up to blow down the hall way to get a measurement, that is how much of a difference the extra blades make.
If you have any other osculating fans, you know how to put these together. The model I have is table top, and it is FANtastic. The base is plenty wide enough to prevent tipping. The head is adjustable rotating up and down and the fan osculates.
One bad thing, the directions were less than clear, fortunately I have put together enough of these that I know the process. The one nut was already screwed into the base that holds the fan blades in place. It was put on in reverse of how it should have been. So make sure you check the hub before thinking a piece is missing.
Overall, after getting the fan together, there are no complaints to be had. Highly recommended. Just don't try to shave with it, that could get messy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keeping your meals interesting every day takes a lot of thought and effort. Fortunately for you, our COSORI Pro Gen 2 Smart 5.8-Quart Air Fryer is here to help. With the VeSync app you can select presets, set cook times, and adjust temperatures, all from your smartphone. Compared to traditional deep-frying, our air fryer serves results with up to 85% less fat so you don’t have to sacrifice health for convenience. The air fryer comes with a 100-recipe cookbook personally created by our chefs, with even more recipes accessible on the free VeSync app. Bookmark your favorites and upload creations of your own, so you always have options at hand. Cooking for more than one? No problem. The 5.8-quart baskets serve 3–5 people and are dishwasher safe for quick and easy cleanup.
 
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Lots of bells and other stuff
on April 19, 2023
Posted by: dharr18
This is a very polished air fryer. It is 'smart' as it will connect to Wi-Fi and give you notifications on your phone. While that may seem like a big deal, I don't think I have ever walked more than 10 feet from any air fryer when using it. The app does give you a pretty decent search for recipes. Some are better than others. So the smart aspect is kind of handy but not what I would call a deal breaker if it was not there.
The fryer will remind you to shake your food about half way through cooking. The shake alert can be adjusted.
There are quite a few presets that work almost perfectly for anything you are cooking. We generally are making frozen french fries or cheese sticks, so we'll likely wear our one button.
The basket is a little difficult to get out. There is a slide on the handle to expose a button to release the basket. Make sure that you have the drawer basket combo sitting flat before pushing the button. Glad they have the button guard.
It cooks very evenly. Everything about the actual usage is pretty much perfect. I toyed with taking a star away because of how stiff it is getting the basket out. A trick for removing the basket, put one hand on top of the fryer and use your thumb to push the basked out.
The basket is plenty large enough to handle a bag of frozen french fries. It is quite spacious.
A few nice added pieces are skewers and a rack. The rack is great for air frying a hot dog and getting the grill marks. Also works for two level cooking, just don't have the drippy food on the top level. :D
Overall this is a really great fryer that has some bells and whistles that may not be needed, but are not bad to have. Maybe the best thing. It is not round like our old fryer. Lining a round fryer with foil is a pain.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Vacuuming that fits seamlessly into your life. The i8+ learns your home and navigates to where the messes are, right when they happen—so you can effortlessly keep your floors clean. Just say to Google Assistant or Alexa voice assistant, “Tell Roomba to clean under the kitchen table” and consider it done. After each cleaning, the i8+ empties itself into Dirt Disposal bags that hold up to 60 days of debris so you can forget about vacuuming for months. Personalized cleaning recommendations and seasonal suggestions help keep floors clean year-round, and 10x the Power-Lifting suction* paired with self-emptying convenience help make life a whole lot easier. *(compared to the Roomba 600 series cleaning system) *(Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com or its affiliates. Google is a trademark of Google LLC)
 
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Great Vacuum
on March 2, 2023
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This is a great robot vacuum. No ifs, no ands, no buts.
The self empty chamber will hold up to 60 days without needing emptied. This is a HUGE upgrade over our previous robot. Emptying it daily almost felt like more of a chore than it should have been.
A couple recommendations before your first full run.
After you get fully charged, run the mapping program to map your house. This runs much quicker than running the vacuum in full suck mode to get the map created. Also this will keep it from sucking up any cords that it may have access to.
After you get the map created, place your boundaries for no run zones and label your rooms, but only after the map is created. If you have a partial map stored and label or mark it, you have to import the new map from the most recent run.
There are 3 included disposal bags and 2 spare filters. There is also a invisible wall. This is great for the first run as a straight wall. Or putting behind pet bowls or beds to create a no run zone that is circular. I can see this being pretty useful around Christmas so you don't have to create new zones for a month or so.
When it auto empties, it sounds like a jet engine firing up. Don't be surprised by this. For at least 10 minutes after the empty happens, my dogs bark at the vacuum. The youngest will follow it thru the house barking at it every time it runs.
The mapping is pretty accurate. The no zones are easy to set up, but I wish I could rotate them or have a free draw option, our house has some angles to the floor plan.
The dual brush/rotor underneath gets very low to the ground, it thumps when doing the tiled areas of the house.
Unlike some of the older vacs, this one will sweep in straight lines, then do the border. One of my wife pet peeves was when we had the older non mapping bot, it would go circular. She likes the straight lines especially on carpets.
The drop sensor on this is much more refined than our old robot. The Persian style rugs we have would make the old vac think it was going to fall in a hole. This guy has no issues with them.
All the upgrades are awesome with this vac.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LG OLED picture + UltraGear speed. Experience unparalleled gaming performance with the huge 45” curved 21:9 WQHD LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor. Get the picture quality of LG OLED, with the speed of a serious gaming monitor. Stay a step ahead of the competition with an unprecedented on LG OLED 240HZ refresh rate and .03ms response time that will bring you into the game like never before. And with an 800R dramatic, sweeping curved OLED display, you’ll feel enveloped in the action from virtually all around you.
 
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Great Monitor
on February 28, 2023
Posted by: dharr18
First off a quick overview. This monitor has 2 HDMI, 1 Display Port, 1 headphone jack, 1 optical audio jack and 2 USB ports (also a USB A to use the two USB ports). The USB ports basically act as a hub. You also receive something I wish all monitors would include, a remote.
Why do I like the remote? I have 2 laptops connected to the monitor. One is my personal gaming laptop with a i9 and a NVIDIA RTX 3060 in it. The other is my work laptop, standard Dell business offering. If you have ever tried to use a monitor joystick control to switch inputs, you know the pain. I prefer a separate button on the monitor to switch inputs, very few monitors have this option. The next best option is either a external switch, which limits your refresh rate, or a nice remote.
The remote is not bad, has brightness and volume controls along with input, settings and a few other buttons including picture in picture or side by side. The volume control handles the output from the headphone jack or the optical jack.
Monitor brightness, contrary to the previous version of the monitor, is quite bright. If you see someone complaining about the brightness, they may be reviewing another version of the monitor. Out of the box it is set at 100, I have it lowered to 70 and it still is a little bright for my taste in a darkened room but 70 is just about right in a fully lit room. Windows reports it to be 604 nits.
Resolution is 3440x1400, it handles a refresh of 60 Hz with no problem from my work laptop and 85 Hz in non gaming mode with no sweat on the gaming laptop. Doing a performance test with PassMark shows the true beauty of this monitor. The video card has no problem pushing the 3D tests out to the monitor. The monitor is just simply beautiful watching the tests run by.
I have seen some complain about ghosting around text, I have not seen one issue with it at all. Text is smooth and crisp. I don't even have the windows smoothing enabled.
Now for the issues I have run into:
When powering up my laptop, the display times out before the work laptop gets thru bios. So the display either goes to sleep before the safeboot password is requested or it switches to the other input. I have not found a setting to correct this.
Split screen or PiP mode will occasionally get stuck requiring the monitor to be powered off and on to get both inputs working correctly.
On my other personal laptop, a i7 with the same video card, it blue screens when I plug the HDMI cable in with a error for the stop code of SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION for failed nvlddmkm.sys. I have tried underclocking, reinstalling NVIDIA drivers, clean install of drivers, older versions of driver, changing a few different system options. Everything short of a windows factory reset, which I can not do since this is a laptop I use for database management, web design and coding. Everything is backed up but it is a pain to reconfigure all the apps I need. I have worked around this by using a USB-C to HDMI dongle, but lose the full functionality of the NVIDIA 3060.
LG support for the BSD issue was great, unfortunately this is a issue a lot of people see with Windows and NVIDIA, this is not on this monitor. Not everyone finds a solution, occasionally a new Windows patch or updated drivers will fix the issue. If you run into this, make sure you try the cables included with the monitor (unfortunately they are shorter than I need) occasionally that corrects the issue. It did not help me.
Overall I am loving this monitor. Gaming performance is outstanding. The curve of the monitor really brings you further into the game whether it is Minecraft, a driving sim (highly recommended) or anything first person like No Man's Sky. This really enhances the games feel. Not quite at a VR level, but the next best thing. Being 2-3 feet away is probably the optimum distance. Oh, video pinball is a blast on here. You really feel the refresh rate with something that has so many textures like the driving sim or pinball.
Loving this monitor for work and play. Highly recommended. I only dropped a star because of a few small issues I have had that required powering the monitor off and on to get out of split screen. There really was nothing in the box letting you know of any LG software that is available for changing settings, etc. Hint, you can find the software at LGs website.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Listen to your favorite TV show, podcast, artist and more from your preferred sound source with this Insignia NS-HPBTAA23 Bluetooth Wireless Audio Transmitter and Receiver. Equipped with Bluetooth 5.3 technology and effect mode, enjoy great sound and connection for a quality listening experience across most Bluetooth brands. To transmit, wirelessly connect up to two sets of headphones or speakers to your TV or other device and listen at your preferred volume without disrupting anyone around you. To receive, the included 3.5 mm connecting cable lets you Bluetooth enable an audio device so you can stream to that device from your phone or tablet. While listening, you can enjoy the freedom to walk away up to 33 feet and continue to enjoy quality sound. Stay connected by Bluetooth wherever you are with this Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver that lets you enjoy and share your favorite audio media.
 
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Good receiver, lacking transmitter
on February 16, 2023
Posted by: dharr18
As a receiver this works just fine. I have used in my car to stream XM, Youtube audio or podcasts with no issue. I do need to turn the volume up for both BT on the phone and the radio itself.
As a transmitter, this was a pain in the keister for me. I could not get my headset to pair, but every BT speaker in the neighborhood seemed to pair to it. After finally getting one of my headsets to pair, I could not get the volume to a level that was adequate. The volume on my headset would only go to barely above a whisper and the volume on the different devices I tried did not change the level appreciatively.
I tried this with two TVs and a tablet. The tablet has BT, but I wanted to see if it had the same issues as the TVs did with adequate volume levels. It had the same results but showed my what was happening. It seems like the transmitter is blocking the volume change from the headset. The volume bar would go up on the tablet then immediately drop to the lowest audible level.
On one TV I had the volume, that is normally at 12, up to 24 and the output did not change from where it was when I plugged the device in.
I was really hopeful this would allow me to listen to sports in bed without annoying my wife with the sound.
I will keep playing with this and see if other headphones work better.
Oddly it works perfectly fine with my PC, so it is a decent solution to use BT headsets with my computer rather than install a BT card.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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It’s time to take your trim game to the next level—from the neck up—with The Beard Hedger from MANSCAPED. Its titanium-coated, stainless-steel T-blade will whip your whiskers into shape in a single swipe. Whether you’re growing the perfect stubble, a handlebar ‘stache or a full beard, this trimmer cuts through even the thickest of facial hair. Yep, even those stubborn stubbles. It takes balls to make a beard trimmer this good, which is exactly why The Beard Hedger could only come from MANSCAPED.
 
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Hedge your bets
on February 13, 2023
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This is a fine piece of machinery. It almost feels like it belongs in a tool box more than a bathroom drawer. The cutting is smooth and very consistent, much more consistent that any clippers or trimmers I have ever used.
The adjustments seem to be a little short on the measurement, definitely start a little longer than you normally would trim and work your way back. The 7/7.5 settings seem closer to a 5 on my other trimmer. Might be my other trimmer lack of cutting ability or the fact this one cuts almost in one pass. I have this as a mark up, because it is a one pass trimmer, so the short cut may be because it is so efficient.
One ding I will give. Documentation does not explicitly state that the unit is water proof, water resistant or an IP rating. The box does say IPX7, which translates to a very high rating equivalent to being in 3 foot of water for 30 minutes. A great rating, but would be great to see that in the documentation and not just on the box.
Overall, this is a great beard hedger. Calling it a trimmer would be an injustice to it...even though I called it that earlier. It is large, easy to clean and very well built. This should last as long as the battery is good. This outperforms our commercial grade hair clippers, I am very impressed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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McAfee+ Premium for unlimited devices delivers next-level protection — with McAfee+ Premium see who is selling your data and get guidance on how to remove it and scan and get help to remove old, unused accounts. Plus, all the McAfee Total Protection features like award-winning antivirus, VPN, identity monitoring, and a password manager.
 
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Good for what it needs to do, bad interface
on November 18, 2022
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There is a lot to this suite of protection. Maybe too much. Trying to find things in the app can be cumbersome and not necessarily where you would think to look. Navigating the app alone is cumbersome. Why they have the ADD button at the bottom of the firewall rules perplexes me. I have quite a few apps I need to open ports for in my firewall, scrolling to the bottom every time makes it easier to just turn off the firewall, which goes against the idea of protection.
There is a lot of fluff that you can do or live without. The credit protection score...oops ID Protection score is a clunky way of making people feel safe. A high score may cause a false sense of security.
The important thing, it does protect against viruses and malware. Although it has not popped up with any warnings for me yet.
The included VPN is great for when you are working on anything that may require additional safety measures. Logging into banking, stock, etc profiles. Stuff you want to keep as secure as possible.
So far I have not seen the classic virus protection slow down, even when running a full scan. This is good. But my machine is a bit on the performance side.
The family install is quite nice. I have it running on my laptops and desktop. Also have it installed on my kids machines and my wife's machine. No one has complained about it slowing them down.
The software appears to be doing what it is intended to do. I will feel better when it throws up a red flag on something.
One other annoyance is the browser plug-in. It seems to be activating itself randomly. Drives me nuts getting Yahoo search results when I actually prefer duck duck or Googles own search.
Outside of navigation and finding settings in the app. I really have not found anything to say "avoid this software". I know that does not sound like a glowing endorsement, but the last thing you want is you antivirus acting like a virus and spamming you to buy this or that. The fact that you almost forget it is there is a glowing endorsement.
The design/developers need to rethink the layout. That cost this review 1 star by itself. Nothing makes me sadder than a bad design for a good product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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It's time to get SMART about Radon. View Radon is our most advanced smart radon monitor with the newest technology in digital radon detection. Radon is a dangerous gas that is found in every home, and is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. View Radon is a Wi-Fi -connected, battery-operated monitor with a built-in display, including our latest radon detection technology. Wave in front of the device for the current values of radon, humidity, and temperature. Per the EPA, "Every home needs a radon detector"—understand your long-term exposure with continuous monitoring. View series products are: battery operated or use USB plug; wireless and Wi-Fi -connected; work as a hub; include a customizable display; connected to an app (iOS/Android) and online dashboard with full data and reporting. Gain peace of mind. Use View Radon as a hub to connect up to 10 Airthings devices for a multi-room monitoring system.
 
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Handy sensor, hoping to never get an alert
on November 8, 2022
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Small, very compact sensor. I have verified the reading by having it close to my thermostat for temp reading. My thermostat is also smart, so I have a history on the temperatures. They definitely agree with each other.
My thermostat also does a humidity reading and they have compared almost identically.
Why do I have this by the thermostat? I wanted to verify the readings for a week before giving it a permanent home on the other side of the house. Hopefully I can adjust the vents to have a more consistent environment thru the house.
The big bonus is the radon detection. Luckily the numbers are near zero. With the accuracy of the other sensors I have great faith in this accuracy as well.
As for the hardware, it is quite compact. The screen is easily readable, think like a paper white style screen. The size is a little larger than a glasses case, about twice as wide. Very impressive for its size.
Battery life is excellent and USB rechargeable. You can keep it plugged in and use as a hub.
One oddity is outside temp has been very inaccurate, this is grabbed off wireless.
The app is pretty straightforward and gives some other handy details at a glance, like allergy/pollen status.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Express your sense of style and experience immersive audio as you work and play with Logitech’s Zone Vibe 100 wireless headphones with microphone. With powerful 40 mm speakers featuring deep, full-bodied bass, crisp highs, and low distortion audio, this Logitech Zone wireless headset brings your meetings to life. These breathable, lightweight headphones weigh just 185 grams and are comfortable enough to wear all day, with soft memory foam ear cushions and an adjustable design. Vibe 100 wireless Bluetooth headphones with microphone make virtual meetings from home seamless with popular video platform compatibility, easy on-ear controls, and a flip to mute, noise canceling microphone. Adjust sidetone, mic level, and EQ for your preferred audio experience using the Logi Tune desktop or mobile app. Keep your devices up to date and join meetings with just one click. Enjoy the freedom to move about and stay connected between devices with multipoint Bluetooth headphones that have up to 30 meters of range, up to 18 hours talk time, and 20 hours listening time. Made with 25% post-consumer recycled plastic, you can feel good about using these Logi over ear Bluetooth headphones.
 
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Light and comfortable
on November 2, 2022
Posted by: dharr18
These headphones are extremely lightweight. They are very comfortable. The boom mic is very easy to use and does not block your view.
My only beef with the headphones, they only work as Bluetooth. Connecting with USB cable will charge while using them, but you end up having a slight BT lag. Enough that you hear before lips move. That is one thing that drives me nuts. It is not as noticeable with Android and my phone, but using with a Windows laptop I get that out of sync annoyance.
The audio sounds great. Reasonable bass, good highs out of the box.
Another pet peeve of mine is the boom mics being on the left side. I hate having the boom on the left side of my headphones. No idea why, it just is something I do not like. I think because if I am in a game, I am more likely to release the mouse than remove my fingers from WASD. However, with how compact and short the boom arm is, you do not notice it at all. I even forget what side it is on since I can not see it.
Like I mentioned earlier, I don't like seeing the mic either. I have pretty good peripheral vision and for me to not see the mic says a lit for how well it is designed and hidden.
So far battery life has been great. I make it through a day of 5-6 hour long meetings then still have enough juice for a couple hours listening to music, pods casts or just using with game audio.
Another great feature, you can connect multiple BT devices to them. I hate when I have to re-pair every time I want to switch from laptop to cell phone.
I would definitely recommend these headphones, just know you will probably have a BT delay in Windows. Try turning off audio enhancements in settings. Sometimes that helps. If not, most apps/streaming sites have ways to sync video/audio, they are just a pain to track down and adjust. Once again, no issues with Android phone and BT delay.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Tailor your heat for smooth, shiny results and less damage. Introducing the first-of-its-kind professional flat iron that delivers styling personalization like never before. Smooth ID uses advanced T3 Heat ID Technology to reimagine your styling experience. A smart-touch interface and 9 heat settings automatically adjust to your unique profile, based on hair texture, length and color treatments. Eliminate the guesswork with personalized heat that delivers smooth, shiny results. Engineered with T3 Rapid HeatIQ Technology, Smooth ID ensures advanced heat precision for frizz-free, one-pass results. CeraGloss ceramic plates smooth the hair cuticle and lock in shine, while an ion generator infuses millions of frizz-smoothing negative ions. Use the Refresh Mode for second-day retouches with less heat exposure to help protect your hair. Designed with ThermaTouch insulation technology for superior grip comfort so you can style with confidence.
 
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Good heavy iron
on October 22, 2022
Posted by: dharr18
My wife says that it is heavier than her previous flat iron. Doing a quick test myself there is a noticeable difference between the weights of the irons. I tried hold then in the center, while powered off, and this one is heavier.
As for heating up, she said this iron also does not heat up to as hot of a temperature. No I did not hold them in my hand to see which burned more.
She also sys it takes longer for her to use this, she has to do more passes to get the same results.
Build quality it is definitely a well built iron, I will guaranty this will last longer than her other iron. It feels more premium. I have a feeling it is just a matter of time before she gets this iron worn in to have a similar performance to her other iron.
You may be asking why we have two, well...when you forget to pack one...
Now a quick clarification on why the weight is very important to my wife. She has very thick hair and a pair of bad shoulders. When we search for hair driers or other hair care hardware the first thing she tests is how easy it is to hold up for an extended period.
She likes this iron enough and we will obviously keep it as a travel iron or spare iron for when the favored inevitably dies. It is very well built and you would not make a mistake buying this iron. But according to my wife it is not the best iron she has used but it is very close to it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With no wires in the way, Bose SoundSport Wireless Sports Earbuds keep you moving with powerful audio. Perfect for exercise and running with a sweat and weather resistant design and StayHear+ tips designed for comfort and stability. The Tile app makes your headphones easy to find if they ever go missing.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Great Headphones Period
By dharr18
Sound quality for these headphones are on par with their wired counterparts. Sound controls are inline and well placed for easy access.
The microphone performs much better than I expected, people I have talked to on the phone said I was clear and could not tell I was using a mic. The mic is built into the inline controls.
The ear pieces are quite comfortable and light. The base/receiver the ear tips extend from are rounded and smooth to avoid rubbing against your outer ear. As with most headphones you will get various sized options for ear size and comfort.
Inline controls are on the right hand side about 3 inches from the right headphone. The inline controls require some force to adjust volume, so you will not accidentally change volume. The power button, status lights and USB port are all on the right hand headpiece. All call controls, volume, etc are in the inline controller.
Battery life has been quite good. My initial usage points to about 12 hours battery life based on the Bose Connect app battery status, packaging claims 6 hours. There is built in battery savings for auto power off that can be adjusted in the app.
Speaking of the Bose Connect App, available in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. The app is very basic and straightforward on Android. Open the app, it will prompt for you to turn on the headphones. Pair. Done. The App is not required unless you plan on making setting changes, such as default voice prompt language or auto power down options.
My only concern is the USB port cover, it is rubber and feels well built, tight fit and strong, but I fear this could easily get broken off the headphoness.
Packaging includes the headphones, Bose headphone case, 12 inch standard micro USB cable, (1) large and (1) small replacement ear tips, manuals and warranty information.
In the included photos I have a US Quarter and a AA size battery for reference for the size of the buds.
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June 7, 2016
Just a quick update: The App has been updated to include these headphones. Still very basic, but the App on Android will allow you to control which two devices the headphones are connected to. Obviously you would keep the phone connected to control switching, but the app will allow you to control which device the headphones. This makes an easy switch from laptop to tablet to work laptop, etc. This control is under the Bluetooth button after the headphones connect to the phone.
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Acer Laptop: Run graphic-intensive games with this Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop. The 15.6-inch FHD display shows an immersive picture with sharp visuals. CoolBoost technology lowers CPU and GPU temperatures for long-lasting sessions. This Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop features a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card for a vivid picture, and the high-quality speakers deliver clear dialog and deep bass.
 

Is this a Nitro 5?

Yes
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The ASTRO A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro TR for PS5, PS4, PC and Mac is the premier audio solution for esports athletes, content creators and streamers. It meets esports athletes’ rigorous standards for audio fidelity, comfort and durability. The MixAmp Pro TR features Dolby Audio processing and enables lag and interference-free delivery of game sound and voice communication. The A40 TR arrives as an open-back headset featuring a swappable precision mic and customizable Speaker Tags.
 

I have started recording and upload my video games on PC but can not control how loud I am in the recording, will I be able to control that with this mic

Depending on how you are recording. Yes.
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Safeguard your home with this Arlo security camera system. Its 4K resolution provides maximum clarity so you don't miss a single detail, and a siren is integrated so you can fend off intruders either remotely or while at home. This Arlo security camera system is weather-resistant, so it's functional rain or shine.
 

Can you pair Arlo pro 2 cameras with this system as well? We have 2 arlo pro 2 cameras we would like to utilize on the new system if possible.

Yes, I am using both together. But the Ultra camera will not work with the Pro 2 hub/base, you will need to configure the Pro 2's on the Ultra base station.
5 years, 1 month ago
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dharr18
 
Perceive every detail of your music with this pair of JBL wireless headphones. The 10Hz to 22kHz frequency response lets you enjoy the full range of sound, while the in-line microphone provides an effortless switch to hands-free calls. Featuring 5.6mm dynamic drivers, these JBL wireless headphones supply rich, resonant bass for your enjoyment.
 

Is there a trick or is there an issue with theses head phones charging? I have had them for 6 weeks now and about to give up on them - sound quality is good - but getting the left one to charge without physically holding it down In the case is near impos

I've had no issues. The magnet aligns them for charging with no issue. Is the ear cup blocking it from seating properly in the charger?
5 years, 4 months ago
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dharr18
 
Perceive every detail of your music with this pair of JBL wireless headphones. The 10Hz to 22kHz frequency response lets you enjoy the full range of sound, while the in-line microphone provides an effortless switch to hands-free calls. Featuring 5.6mm dynamic drivers, these JBL wireless headphones supply rich, resonant bass for your enjoyment.
 

If you only have one earbud can u still bluetooth to it. A mbd if yes is there a way to make that bud playback in stereo instead of just the left or right side?

The right side is the dominant side and can be used by itself.

I have not tried using only the left one. The initial pairing requires the right one, so I think the left is the slave to the right.
5 years, 4 months ago
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dharr18
 
Experience the ultimate in FHD gaming graphics with this 24.5-inch HP 25X display. A smoother gaming experience with sharper, cleaner details is provided by a display that refreshes 144 times per second, while the micro-edge design provides ultra-wide, seamless viewing. The stand on this HP 25X display has a 100mm range of motion, making it easy to position for your comfort level.
 

Does it have built in speakers

no
5 years, 5 months ago
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dharr18
 
Velop with Intelligent Mesh™ Technology is an award-winning family mesh Wi-Fi system created to work seamlessly together. Mix and match nodes with different speeds to modify performance or interchange colors to coordinate with your home style. Regardless of shape, size, or wherever your Internet comes in, Velop can be customized to your home. Which makes it easy to add more nodes as your home and family expand. Unlike traditional routers with range extenders, each node provides a powerful Wi-Fi signal throughout your entire home. It continuously self-organizes and optimizes to find the fastest path to the Internet for seamless Wi-Fi everywhere. Individual nodes may be connected wirelessly or by Ethernet for fast, reliable connection. This is an ultrasimple and powerful system that uses only one Wi-Fi network name and password to give you seamless and secure Wi-Fi. And leading-edge security lets you block content and easily pause the Internet for dinner or homework. It works with all Internet service provider supplied equipment and speeds, and its simple app-based setup will get you up and running in minutes.
 

Can these dual band versions be used with an already in place triple band set?

Yes
5 years, 6 months ago
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dharr18
 
Velop with Intelligent Mesh™ Technology is an award-winning family mesh Wi-Fi system created to work seamlessly together. Mix and match nodes with different speeds to modify performance or interchange colors to coordinate with your home style. Regardless of shape, size, or wherever your Internet comes in, Velop can be customized to your home. Which makes it easy to add more nodes as your home and family expand. Unlike traditional routers with range extenders, each node provides a powerful Wi-Fi signal throughout your entire home. It continuously self-organizes and optimizes to find the fastest path to the Internet for seamless Wi-Fi everywhere. Individual nodes may be connected wirelessly or by Ethernet for fast, reliable connection. This is an ultrasimple and powerful system that uses only one Wi-Fi network name and password to give you seamless and secure Wi-Fi. And leading-edge security lets you block content and easily pause the Internet for dinner or homework. It works with all Internet service provider supplied equipment and speeds, and its simple app-based setup will get you up and running in minutes.
 

Is Linksys velop dual band mesh wi fi systems compatible with AT&T internet service? AT & T only seem to like their own routers.

I plugged mine into one of the network ports on the modem/router combo that was installed by AT&T. I logged in and turned off the wifi in the AT&T router and only use the Velop network I configured. During setup of the primary node it asks if you have a modem and router or a single box.
5 years, 6 months ago
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dharr18
 
Share prints of your smartphone snaps with this compact Canon mini photo printer. It wirelessly connects to a smartphone app that lets you add frames, emojis and text to your pictures before you print them. This Canon mini photo printer uses special ink-free photo paper to produce clear, smudge-free images.
 

How big are the photos?

2" x 3"
5 years, 11 months ago
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dharr18
 
Enjoy your favorite music through these Sony Sports wireless noise-cancelling headphones. The in-ear design ensures a snug fit, so you can jog or walk without missing a beat, and the wireless format eliminates the need for cumbersome cords. The Ambient Sound Mode on these Sony Sports wireless noise-cancelling headphones keeps you alert to your environment.
 

Two questions: First, 6 hours battery life for listening time? Second, Can you turn off the noise canceling to increase battery life in-between charges?

There are 3 modes, OFF, ANC and a pass thru mode that will play ambient sounds through the headphones. Off about doubles the battery life.
5 years, 11 months ago
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dharr18