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Be dialed in—all the time, everywhere and anywhere—with the Acer Chromebook 315. Recognized as the perfect multi-media companion, this special machine is super thin, extra light and delivers unmatched value in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world. It features an impressive HDR camera, fast wireless connectivity and a long-lasting battery life, so you can run your favorite Google apps or access your photos, videos, music,documents-(Protective sleeve included with purchase)
Customer Rating
4
Solid Chromebook for students
on April 22, 2023
Posted by: TechEnthusiast
Pros:
Large Screen
Touchscreen
Lots of ports
Full-size keyboard
Large Screen
Touchscreen
Lots of ports
Full-size keyboard
Cons:
Lack of micro-SD slot
Limited storage
“Plasticy” build (though it still looks quite nice)
Colors on the screen look a little muted
Lack of micro-SD slot
Limited storage
“Plasticy” build (though it still looks quite nice)
Colors on the screen look a little muted
This Acer Chromebook has a nice large screen, a full-size keyboard (with a number pad), and enough processing power to handle most everyday tasks. It’s perfectly set up for students.
The screen is nice and large. I found that it comfortably held two browser windows side by side. This is very useful for when you have a document in one window and a chat window of some type open at the same time in another window.
The touchscreen is very useful as well and helps for navigating android apps that aren’t fully optimized for Chromebooks.
The color on the screen isn’t the most saturated that I’ve ever seen. This isn’t going to be a great device for watching movies on (adequate, but not great). Still, it’s acceptable enough for typing up documents and spreadsheets.
The keyboard is a good size and quite comfortable to type on.
The port selection is quite generous with both USB type-A and type-C ports. I was disheartened to discover that this Chromebook doesn’t include a micro-SD card. Given the limited storage space, I view this as a major mistake on Acer’s part. The only ways to supplement storage on this device are cloud solutions, flash drives, and external hard drives. I’m not thrilled by this as I prefer to keep a large assortment of offline media files on hand without having things sticking out from all of the ports.
The onboard storage is sufficient but not overly impressive. I was able to install all of my usual apps to this device without issue, and I have a fair amount of space leftover if I need to install a few more later.
The build quality isn’t terrific. The device feels very light, “plasticy,” and hollow. I wasn’t expecting a magnesium alloy shell at this price point, but I did figure that they might reinforce the plastic shell with some heavier metal bits.
In summary, if you're looking for a workhorse Chromebook for home or school; then this would be an excellent choice for you. The limited storage, and lack of a micro-SD slot, are really my only real concerns with this device. If you can work within these constraints, then this would be an excellent device for you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Holmes Big Breeze 16” Oscillating Manual Stand Fan #12090 makes cooling large spaces a breeze. This stand fan features 6 powerful blades that move airflow up to 25% faster than traditional stand fans. It includes 3 speeds, low, medium, and high, to find your ideal cooling level and easy push button controls to operate. This pedestal 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 head can tilt up to 30° and the height can be adjusted from 41" to 49". With an output of 2,200 cubic ft/min and high-speed velocity up to 22.3 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.
Customer Rating
4
Good sized fan that moves a fair amount of air
on April 13, 2023
Posted by: TechEnthusiast
This is a good sized fan that moves a fair amount of air.
Setting it up went fairly smoothly and only took me ten minutes or so. I will warn that the fan had a very VERY strong odor when I first unboxed it. It took the better part of a week to fully fade.
Most of the fan is made of plastic, but there is a heavy metal plate in the base to keep it from tipping over. This is a very nice touch. The stand is a little finicky though. I struggled to get it secured in such a way that it would stay up.
I found that the fan was very quiet when turned on (albeit not completely silent), and it moved a fair amount of air. On its highest speed, it did a fair job of cooling a good-sized living room.
The fans control buttons are located just below the blades of the fan. There are 3 speeds and a power button. I'm not thrilled with this design choice as it means that you have to dodge around the oscillating fan blade assembly to turn the fan on and off or to change speeds. Placing the buttons at the back of the fan (or having a remote) would have been more convenient.
Overall, I'm very happy with this fan; and I think that it will work well for my needs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With up to 3,000 PSI at 2.0 max GPM, the Greenworks GPW3001 pressure washer is the most powerful residential electric pressure washer available. With a powerful 14-amp TRUBRUSHLESS motor, axial cam pump, and hassle-free, push-button starts, you’ll get to work fast; just plug the 35-foot power cord into any typical exterior household outlet for quick starts with no priming, no choke, and no pull cord. This quiet-running, lightweight, compact, easy-to-store pressure washer features a rugged steel frame and wheel barrow design, thermal relief valve that purges hot water from the pump to cool it down during constant use, and intelligent PCBA technology that automatically senses which pressure washer nozzle is being used, and adjusts motor speeds to auto-adapt for more pressure and water flow for maximum cleaning power. With a 25-foot, non-marring, high-pressure hose, oversized one-gallon soap tank with built-in detergent system, and on-board accessory storage with 15-, 25- and 40-degree nozzles, turbo nozzle, and soap nozzle tips, it’s versatile, portable, and powerful.
Customer Rating
5
Powerful sprayer that's easy to use
on April 13, 2023
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The Greenworks 3000 is my first pressure washer, and so far I'm loving it.
I'll confess to being a little intimidated by it when I first got it, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was very easy to setup and use.
The pressure washer arrived in a very large, very heavy box. It took me about twenty minutes to setup, and the only tool I needed was a Phillips head screwdriver.
Make sure to read the instructions before using this device.
The instructions direct you to turn on the water at the tap for 30 seconds before turning on the machine (to avoid damaging the pump). I almost missed this step in my eagerness to get started. Fortunately, I caught myself in time and turned the water on first.
The sprayer worked very well using just water. There is a compartment for adding soap (as well as a special nozzle for applying soap), but I didn't want to go out and purchase extra stuff for my very first use.
Using just water, I managed to do an admirable job cleaning off the nasty green algae off the side of my garage and gutters. I also managed to clean between the pavers on my patio.
I wasn't able to attain perfectly clean surfaces, but they were significantly better after pressure washing them. I suspect that with repeated cleanings (and adding soap) the surfaces will continue to look better and better.
I would caution that pressure washing does require a certain degree of skill though. When cleaning my pavers, I found that I was struggling to direct the muddy water to an appropriate spot. A lot of it ended up pooling in a depression near the center of my patio, and I ended up having to go over that spot again the next day with a broom and a leaf-blower.
I naively thought that the spray would magically clean surfaces without generating puddles of excess water and mud. That's on me though. As I get more practice using the machine, I suspect that this will be less of an issue.
The machine did a great job cleaning around the exterior of my house, and I am very happy to have gotten this.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Jabra Elite 4 true wireless earbuds seamlessly switches between mobile phones or computers with Bluetooth Multipoint, and Fast Pair or Swift Pair features connect instantly with no hassle. With comfortable rainproof durability and Active Noise Cancellation, these wireless earbuds can tune into your music or be used while on-the-go. Wear the earbuds alone in either ear with mono mode or together as a pair. Long battery life with 5.5 hours in the buds and a total of 22 hours with the case (28 hours ANC off).
Customer Rating
4
Nice sound and comfortable, but a little finicky.
on April 5, 2023
Posted by: TechEnthusiast
These earbuds have a nice sound, and they're very comfortable in the ear, but they were a little finicky to setup.
I opted to try using these earbuds with my laptop first (as I primarily intended on using them with this laptop).
This proved to be a bit of a mistake as they didn't want to connect to my Pixel phone later. Connecting them to a phone is somewhat necessary to adjust settings and update firmware. The default button settings are perfectly adequate for my needs though, and I didn't really see the need to change them.
The earbuds are extremely comfortable, and I had no issues wearing them for an extended period.
The case is very lightweight and compact. It easily fits into the pocket of my laptop bag.
The sound quality is excellent with just enough bass to give them some "punch." I didn't observe any noticeable lag between audio and video while watching a movie with these earbuds.
Button clicks are easy and feel natural. The buttons cover almost the entire surface of the earbuds making them very easy to press.
The noise cancellation was quite impressive. I wore these while sitting by a noisy washing machine, and they almost completely eliminated the sound coming from it.
I'm quite impressed by these little earbuds and think they'll serve my needs well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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CT2K16G4SFRA32A is the Crucial 32GB kit consisting of (2) 16GB laptop modules that operate at the speed of 3200MT/s and has a CAS Latency of 22. It is a SODIMM and conforms to the industry standard DDR4 SODIMM layout of 260 pins. It is compatible with systems that can take DDR4-3200 SODIMM memory.
Customer Rating
5
Installed easily and works well
on February 26, 2023
Posted by: TechEnthusiast
My laptop had 16GB of RAM, and I was looking to upgrade it to 32GB to help "future proof" my laptop as games and applications get more and more resource intensive.
Laptops are expensive, and spending a little on a RAM upgrade now should allow me to put off replacing the whole laptop for at least another year or two.
The upgrade went smoothly, and I'm quite happy with my laptop's performance with this RAM set.
Applications open smoothly, I'm able to multi-task without any lags or crashes, I can dedicate more RAM to my virtual machines, and I should be good to install AAA games for at least another couple years.
Getting this RAM upgrade was a major win for me, and I strongly recommend it for anyone looking to extend the life of their existing equipment.
One word of caution for those looking to upgrade though: Make sure that your device has user upgradeable RAM before purchasing this upgrade kit. A lot of manufacturers solder the RAM directly onto the motherboard. I was fortunate in that my device had two, easily accessible, RAM slots that weren't soldered in place.
Also, make sure that your laptop uses DDR4 RAM. Most laptops sold over the past couple years have DDR4 memory, but some of the more recent laptops have started to use DDR5.
If you have two user accessible RAM slots, and your laptop uses DDR4 memory, then this is the RAM set to get.
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.
Customer Rating
5
Great razer - very user friendly
on February 11, 2023
Posted by: TechEnthusiast
Pros:
Self contained. It has a single adjustable guard instead of many different sized guards.
Charges via USB-C instead of a proprietary charger.
Easy to clean
Self contained. It has a single adjustable guard instead of many different sized guards.
Charges via USB-C instead of a proprietary charger.
Easy to clean
Cons:
Rather large.
While a great beard and mustache trimmer, it doesn't do a great job with general shaving.
Rather large.
While a great beard and mustache trimmer, it doesn't do a great job with general shaving.
I really liked this trimmer. The adjustable head was really easy to use and adjust.
I'm coming off of a trimmer that had multiple separate heads that snapped into place.
This design is so much easier.
I'm coming off of a trimmer that had multiple separate heads that snapped into place.
This design is so much easier.
I also like how easy it is to clean. Just pop off the guard and give it a good rinse.
The trimmer charges via USB-C. I like that I only need to bring a single charger for both my phone and my razer when I'm traveling.
The razer doesn't do a great job with general shaving. The best that I could manage with the guard completely removed is light stubble. A clean shave it was not. Still, it did a great job cleaning up my moustache and goatee.
I'll be curious to see how well the motor and blades hold up over time. So far I'm absolutely loving this.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Our most advanced drone, the SP7100S, includes a 4K camera for capturing clear images from various angles. When you lose signal, the battery runs low, or you press the Return to Home button, this drone will automatically return to its starting points.
Customer Rating
3
Sleek looking, but not a polished product.
on December 18, 2022
Posted by: TechEnthusiast
The Snaptain SP7100 Drone is a compact drone that handles well and maneuvers easily. Unfortunately, I found the drone and its app to be quite “buggy.” Operating it proved to be an exercise in frustration.
This is the second drone I’ve ever owned and the first “camera drone” I’ve ever owned.
The drone is compact, and the “arms” fold in to give it a smaller profile for storage. The drone comes with a very nice molded case that holds the drone, the controller, the charging cables, and a spare set of propellers.
Attempting to fly the drone is quite frustrating.
First, connecting the drone to the app requires a Wi-Fi direct connection. You have to disconnect your phone from any existing Wi-Fi connection and then connect to the signal that the Snaptain drone is broadcasting.
After getting the drone connected, you have to go through a vigorous calibration process that has you rotate the drone every which way. The app claims that you only need to do 2-3 rotations for each step, but I was doing as many as 5 or 6 without it letting me continue to the next screens.
Finally, you can start up the drone by angling the sticks on the controller at a specific set of angles. At this point, the drone may (or may not) choose to spin up its propellers.
I found this last bit to be extremely hit or miss. The drone would actually startup once every four attempts or so (an attempt being a full restart of both the drone and the controller and redoing the whole recalibration process).
The controls for maneuvering the drone are intuitive, and once you get the drone up in the air, it is quite responsive. I was particularly impressed by how well the drone hovered while I was testing it outside. I was able to maneuver the drone easily, and I entertained myself by flying circles around various obstacles.
Flying Indoors was another matter entirely though.
When attempting to fly the drone inside, it started to gently drift sideways while set to hover in place. After a few seconds of hovering, it suddenly surged across the room of its own volition.
To be fair, I don’t believe that this was necessarily the fault of the drone. I think that this may have been due to RF interference from all of the various devices that I have scattered throughout my house. As I mentioned earlier, my experience outside was excellent from a flight standpoint.
Despite going out of control and crashing, the drone looks to be completely unscathed. Again, I have to give this drone credit for durability if nothing else.
Based on my personal experience, I would advise against attempting to fly this drone indoors.
Camera quality is excellent with the drone sending a nice, clean image to the app. The app allows you to take still photos or videos. A memory card is needed for this though as the drone doesn't have built-in storage.
The app itself isn’t very good.
There are a few menu options which aren’t in English, and there are several misspelled words scattered throughout the app as well. The options and layout aren’t terribly intuitive, and I found it to be a bad experience overall.
Given the sheer number of issues that I encountered with this drone, and the inconsistency of its operation, I can’t recommend this product. Given my experiences while flying the drone outdoors, I think they’re on the right track to make a great product. That being said, I don’t think that their quality control process is quite there yet; and they should have held off a bit longer before releasing this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Meet Mod – the premium earbud with high-end features and a mid-level price. Mod lets you customize your button setting and EQs, adjust outside noise levels with Stay-Aware Mode and connect to multiple devices at once. Plus, a Clear Voice Smart Mic in each bud reduces background noise for crystal-clear calls.
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic earbuds with great battery life
on December 13, 2022
Posted by: TechEnthusiast
I absolutely love these earbuds.
The earbuds come with several different sizes of ear tip to ensure a comfortable fit. The earbuds themselves are small and lightweight. I managed to wear them for a couple hours straight without experiencing any discomfort.
The charging case is a good size. It's not so small that you're going to easily lose it, but it's not so large as to be cumbersome. The case has just a single LED light on it to indicate charging status. The case comes with a built-in Tile tracker and can be found using the Tile app.
My one complaint about this product as a whole is that the charging contacts can be a little finicky. If you don't have them "just" right, then the earbuds could fail to charge. That being said, it should be noted that the earbuds seem to hold a charge for a good long time. I used these almost continuously for three hours in a coffee shop, and they kept going strong.
Sound quality is quite good. I've been using these primarily to play games and watch movies, and I don't have any complaints about the quality.
I quite enjoyed these earbuds and would recommend them to anyone looking for a compact set of earbuds that hold a decent charge.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SmoothSkin Pure Mini combines the best of our technology in our most compact device yet! Delivering fast treatments to a maximum of 4J/cm2, you will see visible results in just 4 weeks and up to 97% hair reduction after 12 weeks! Featuring our patented Smart Skin Sensing Technology, Pure Mini measures your skin tone with each flash and automatically tailors its entergy output accordingly for personalized, safe and longer-lasting results. Clinically proven and FDA cleared for permanent and safe hair reduction on your body and face. SmoothSkin PUre Mini features two comfort settings, a precision head attachment and 3 intensity levels for an IPL experience tailored to your personal needs: Power Mode is the highest intensity setting perfet for stubborn areas, Gentle Mode is ideal for more sensitive areas. The precision head helps treating smaller areas. What's more, a full body treatment takes only 10 minutes!
Customer Rating
4
Great device, but it takes awhile to work
on December 7, 2022
Posted by: TechEnthusiast
The SmoothSkin Pure is a convenient way to remove hair at home.
The device comes with a very long cord, a precision head attachment, and a soft storage bag.
Using the device is as simple as plugging it in, pressing it against the area to be treated, and pressing a button. The device does get quite warm with extended use.
The device should only be used once a week, and it takes several weeks for results to be seen. It's a little unclear just how dramatic said results are since you're supposed to shave the area prior to using the device on it. I'm not sure if I'm seeing less hair because of the SmoothSkin treatments or because I'm shaving the same spot once a week.
Still, I'm definitely seeing some kind of results as the hair is much less dense and seems to be growing back slower.
I have noticed that the head of the device is starting to show burn marks along the mirrored interior. This makes me worry some about the longevity of the device. With another few treatments, I'm hoping that I won't have to use it again for awhile.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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From simple tweaks and trims to advanced artistic options and effects, it’s never been easier to create beautiful, awe-inspiring photos and videos. With Adobe Sensei AI*, bring motion to your photos and click once to transform your videos with effects inspired by famous works of art. Add depth to photos with peek-through overlays, and showcase your memories with new collage and slideshow templates. Plus, go beyond your desktop with new web and mobile companion apps (English-only beta), and enjoy faster installation and performance plus Apple M1 chip support. Have fun with the easy picture editor and moviemaker for Mac and Windows.
Customer Rating
4
Great software with some menu quirks
on December 2, 2022
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I'm a longtime Photoshop user at work, and I've dabbled with video editing as a hobby for a few years now.
I wanted access to Photoshop's broad range of tools at home, but I couldn't afford to get saddled with a monthly membership fee. Elements is the perfect solution for me.
Installation was quick and easy, and the programs don't take up too much space on my harddrive.
The software is very intuitive. There are both beginner and expert modes for you to use depending on your skill level.
This version of Photoshop Elements had a bizarre little quirk on my computer. For some reason, the text in the dropdown menus was comically oversized. Forcing the scaling to 100% via the preferences screen reduced the text to a reasonable size, but now everything else is tiny. Trying to change the high DPI settings for the application within Windows didn't help with this either. I'm hoping that this will be fixed with a software update later. Premiere Elements didn't have this problem.
I really enjoy these programs, and I find that I can perform most tasks in them quite easily.
I definitely recommend these for anyone who wants to get into photo or video editing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
Can you use with comcast.
Yes. I'm using it with Comcast myself.
You plug the Ethernet cable from your modem to the Orbi router the same as you would any other router. The big difference between the Orbi and other routers is that it comes with a separate satellite unit to extend your wireless range. The satellite unit hooks up to the router wirelessly. Installation and pairing takes about ten - fifteen minutes to complete.
You plug the Ethernet cable from your modem to the Orbi router the same as you would any other router. The big difference between the Orbi and other routers is that it comes with a separate satellite unit to extend your wireless range. The satellite unit hooks up to the router wirelessly. Installation and pairing takes about ten - fifteen minutes to complete.
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Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 3.0Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 5,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle Smart Parental Controls runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
So if it comes with two, I'm assuming you have one that internet is linked to by cable and the other is used as a extender? Or do you have to have both units hooked to cable?
The router portion is connected to your modem via an Ethernet cable, but the satellite / extender unit links up to the router wirelessly. The only wire that you need to have connected to the extender is the power cord.
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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 haven't tried the two vacuums that you mentioned, but I can say that I was surprised that this vacuum wasn't terribly loud.
Given it's size and the number of vents coming out of it, I expected it to be deafening. Upon turning it on, I was surprised by just how mild the sound was. It'll definitely drown out a television or radio some, but you'll still be able to hear people talking over it.
Given it's size and the number of vents coming out of it, I expected it to be deafening. Upon turning it on, I was surprised by just how mild the sound was. It'll definitely drown out a television or radio some, but you'll still be able to hear people talking over it.
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