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Don’t let the battery of your device die as you work throughout the day. The Insignia NS-PW365C2W22 100W Dual Port USB-C Compact Wall Charger for Business USB-C Laptops & One Device has a high, 100-watt output to quickly charge your business laptop, smartphone, tablet, and more. It has two USB-C ports so you can connect your cable (not included) and charge two devices simultaneously. Its compact and durable body with a foldable plug easily fits into a purse or pocket, ready for when you need it. A simple white design pairs well with your other accessories. Keep your laptop and phone both working as hard as you do with this dual port, easy-to-carry charger.
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The 65w dual charger from Insignia offers great power delivery for the wealth of devices today that power up over USB C. It offers two ports, giving you the ability to charge two devices simultaneously. The design is not what I'd consider compact, but it's a convenient design none the less, giving you two powerful ports out of one AC plug. 65w power will be sufficient for phones and most tablets, but I've found it lacks the juice to charge more powerful devices at full speed (particularly my laptops and my Mac Book). The phones I've tested, including a Pixel 6 Pro and a Galaxy S21 Ultra both seemed to charge at their full potential (which is less than 65w). Overall, it's a solid option at a reasonable price.
I mainly have two things that would have improved this product. One, I do wish there were at least one USB A port. While a large majority of new devices incorporate USB C ports, that still leaves some older devices or some less technology centric devices (baby monitors, I'm looking at you) without a path for getting charged. Two, I wish it would've come with at least one full power charging cable. I'm sure some view this as a positive, given that most people have a lot of USB C cords already, and given this could be considered a "greener" approach to package delivery. I still would've preferred at least one in the package myself.
If you now need a charger to combat the fact that your $1500 phone doesn't include one in the box, this Insignia brick is a great option. It's not exactly compact, but the dual ports will ensure you've got the ability to keep your devices charged. Just make sure to bring your cable.
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From across the room or across the country, Sensi makes it easy for you to remotely control and schedule your home comfort - Anytime. Anywhere.
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The Sensi WiFi thermostat is very good, combing ease of installation, system versatility and compatibility, and smarts into a package that fills a very needed gap in the market of smart thermostats.
Installation is quite simple. This is the first major pro of this device. While your average thermostat installation is easy in theory, many (realistically most) require a common wire, otherwise known as a c-wire. This is fine in applications where you already have that 5th wire run to your thermostat. However, a lot of homes do not have this, requiring a whole new run of wire that can be anywhere from simple to downright impossible. The Sensi eliminates this barrier to entry. The downside is that you'll need to keep track of battery life and periodically replace them, but at least this option exists. Beyond that, connection to my local network was relatively straight forward. The app helps guide you through the process and works well in my experience thus far.
While the appearance here is unassuming and barebones (it honestly looks like whatever bulk thermostat your subdivision builder gets at a deal), make no mistake that it has all the internals of a smart thermostat. Scheduling and automation are on tap as expected. That all works well enough. One particular feature that deserves mention here is the customizable cycle rate. I've not seen this before, but this is a great feature. It allows you to set parameters for how immediate your system responds to temperature changes and allows you to help keep your HVAC from firing up too often. This should help quite a bit with system longevity.
Overall, if you're looking at this thermostat, you're likely trying to find one that gives you some semblance of smarts without the hassle of having to upgrade your wiring if you don't already have the c-wire many smart thermostats require. The Sensi WiFi is a strong performer and most certainly fills that gap which most others leave.
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See, hear, and know Baby is okay with Owlet’s most advanced monitoring system yet. Dream Duo includes Owlet Cam 2 smart video monitor and the first-of-its-kind FDAcleared Dream Sock®*. Combined, these products allow you to view and track your baby’s pulse rate, oxygen, sleep patterns–all while streaming HD video right to your phone. Take comfort in knowing that our advanced technology offers clinically-proven, medical-grade accuracy, and will notify you in the Owlet Dream App as well as the included Base Station in any instance when your baby’s pulse rate or oxygen fall outside of preset ranges. With Owlet Cam 2, you’ll also receive in-app notifications when any sound, motion, or crying are detected, so you can determine if your assistance is needed. With this Dream Duo, you can experience the perfect balance of technology, safety, and peace of mind. *Dream Sock is intended for use with healthy infants between 1-18 months and 6-30 lbs.
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3
Missing Key Monitoring From Previous Models
on August 13, 2022
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The Owlet Dream Duo adds some new features to previous Owlet sock functionality, but unfortunately they've had to do away with the most important feature that made the Owlet originally a standout among a sea of baby tracking systems; the active O2 monitor. The system feels mostly cohesive, but also suffers from a subpar app and antiquated video monitoring.
This is my third Owlet product. I've owned both the 2nd generation and 3rd generation socks. I was so pleased with the 2nd generation sock that I decided the 3rd was enough of an upgrade to get it as well. We also had the 1st generation camera. That camera didn't fare well, to be honest, as it suffered from connection issues and was generally unusable for us. All this is to say, we have a lot of experience with Owlet products. We had our second child two weeks ago and decided to give the Dream Duo a shot, not knowing the full scope of what was (and was not) included.
In regards to the sock, I can't help but feel disappointed. It seems to be the same hardware as the 3rd generation sock, and as such is very convenient to charge and very easy to put on kids. It has active heart rate monitoring, which is good, but it seems they've been forced to remove the real time O2 level monitoring, instead replacing this with an average readout of the past 5 minutes. Presumably this is a pivot based on some regulatory trouble that came down on Owlet, so I don't even really blame the company. However, the end result is a product that feels significantly less useful for parents that like to purchase this primarily for peace of mind. That being said, they've transitioned this product to focus more on sleep quality, and it seems this bundle now includes the Dream Lab sleep training program. This will be a hit with certain parents that are planning to sleep train their kids, giving useful insight into sleep quality and patterns that will help give you kid a better night of sleep (and a better ability to independently sleep). We haven't yet used this feature given our child's young age, but I've heard good things about it.
The camera is a modest upgrade over the previous generation and adds some additional features like action clips that you can go back and watch. This is an improvement not only over the last generation cam, but also a lot of the more basic baby monitors on the market. However, it would be more useful to have a more comprehensive video timeline to help with tracking. In terms of performance, it seems to operate a bit better than the previous model in this regard as well, but time will tell if it's truly an upgrade.
Overall, I can't help but feel disappointed. Again, understanding that the company was forced to reposition their product, I understand why they did it. But active O2 monitoring was a landmark feature of the Owlet product line, and I can't help but feel like the usefulness of the sock has been majorly impacted. They've tried to bridge the gap by making this sleep quality focused, and it will be useful in that regard, just not in actively monitoring sleep safety as it was in the past.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The sleek LG PuriCare AeroTower air purifying fan delivers exceptional air quality you can customize for any room and any setting. Powerful filtration with True HEPA captures fine dust and allergens—paired with LG's exclusive UVnano LED Technology that kills bacteria on fan blades for an added layer of protection. Direct, diffused or wide airflow settings offer maximum comfort in any room. Plus, the AeroTower is wi-fi enabled for easy control using the LG ThinQ app alone or with popular voice assistants. Ultra-quiet sound levels as low as 23dB help to keep your home quiet, and an elegant design will blend seamlessly with even the most refined décor. When it comes to your home and family, peace of mind is a breath of fresh air.
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5
A Behemoth and Massively Effective Air Cleaner
on August 2, 2022
Posted by: Jturn
The PuriCare air purifier is a phenomenal machine, combing an eye catching design with filter performance that makes it a great option for anyone looking for a large space air purifier.
The design is somewhat polarizing. For one, this thing is gigantic. I didn't have a full scope of just how large it was until the box was delivered. It was slightly jarring. It's not particularly wide, but it's quite tall and employs a monolithic looking style of design. Overall, it's looks bold. How could an air purifier be so large, my wife asked. Well... This thing is an air cleaning machine. The stated 800+ sq ft rating feels spot on in my experience. My house's main floor is a semi open concept living area with a kitchen, dining room, family room, and living room, totaling somewhere in the neighborhood of 1500 SQ ft. The majority of this space has had a noticeable improvement in air quality since adding the PuriCare to our front room. Most noticably, various house odors have been cleared up. Our house is a bit older and gets a slight musty smell during humid days. These smells have all but vanished. Features wise, this has what you'd expect; an automatic mode, some controls for air direction, speed and oscillation. It has a companion app that does its job well, and has a front display which gives you exactly as much information as you'd probably want. Finally, the remote attaches via magnetic mount like you'll see on Dyson models and it works just as well here and is an ingenious solution to the problem of keeping your remote from getting lost.
Back to the design... It's futuristic and bold. My wife frankly isn't a fan, but it's narrow enough that it's easy to tuck away in a corner. It won't be out of sight, but it'll at least be out of the way. The towering aesthetic feels slightly out of place for an air purifier, but at the end of the day, LG can say they designed something that looks like nothing else and is highly effective. That's the most important part. As a side note, LG has included an additional base attachment that adds a pretty significant amount of stability to the unit. As a parent of a 2 year old and a new born, this is a great addition and earned brownie points with the wife.
If you can deal with the design and general hugeness of the PuriCare, you'll be rewarded with a purifier that does a wonderful job of cleaning the air, and does it effectively in some pretty large spaces. It's been a great addition to our house and would be in yours too.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Introducing the PIXMA TS6420a, a compact and sleek All-in-One printer built for your busy lifestyle. It’s easy to setup and simple to use — featuring a 1.44” OLED window which delivers clear, easy to read status messages as well as Front & Rear Paper feeding so you can print on a variety of paper types. The TS6420a can handle your everyday tasks with ease from scanning an old hand-written recipe to printing crafts from the Canon Creative Park App22. Whether printing from your computer or wirelessly1 from your smartphone, the TS6420a is an effortless All-In-One Printer that fits your everyday printing needs.
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4
Decent Budget Option But Expensive Operating Costs
on July 18, 2022
Posted by: Jturn
The Pixma TS64210a is a decent budget option for those looking for a multifunction printer that can operate as a jack of all trades. However, the ongoing operating costs make it potentially less appealing than other options at the price point.
Setup was simple as expected. Hooking it to my wifi network was simple and the printer was immediately recognized by the Canon app. I had this installed from a previous Canon printer which recently stopped working. In addition to setup being easy, functionality is quite good with this Pixma. There's a small, somewhat useful screen that enables you to view the various menus and options available to you. It's frankly sufficient; while other models may tend toward larger, touchscreen based interfaces, they've kept it simple here and likely kept the cost down.
Print quality was reasonably good across various types of printing for me. Document printing will be as good as expected, but normal color printing (non-photo based) was just OK. Compared to my previous Pixma (the MX922), this felt like a slight step backwards in this regard; color reproduction wasn't quite as accurate and appeared ever so slightly more washed out. It's not terrible, but it's not the best you can get. I'm not sure if this is down to Canon's decision to reduce the total ink cartridges down to two, one for black and one for color, but thus far, I'm not a fan of this decision (which I'll discuss more in a bit). Photo printing is adequate for this range of printer; again, not stellar but it does reasonably well and with a higher quality print setting and better paper, I found that it performed more to expectations compared to standard color printing.
About the ink cartridges... Again, I'm finding to be not a fan of this setup. My previous Pixma had numerous inks, including two different black cartridges and something like 5 color cartridges. To some, this seems like a worse setup based on pricing alone. However, in my experience, that worked VERY well, as it allowed you to only replace what you used. In this case, if I use a lot of blue in my prints, for instance, I'll eventually need to replace the entire color cartridge. Pricing is at least somewhat reasonable, but to me, this is going to cost more in the long run and might have the potential side effect of worse color reproduction on prints (though this is wholly speculation on my part).
The rest of the features here work as expected. The scanner is nice to have, and while there's no document feeder, the trade off is that you get a much sleeker and slimline printer, which at least in my case, is more "wife-approved" in design. The scanner works as expected, as does the copy function. In general, there's no extra fluff here; no "fax" feature (which I've personally never used) for instance, which did nothing but add extra components and space to my previous printer.
Overall, I'm happy enough with this printer. It performs a wide number of functions decently well, but doesn't exactly excel at any. But given the price range, it's not really expected to. If you're in the market for a compact printer that can do it all, this is one to consider.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The ROCCAT Kone XP 3D Lighting Gaming Mouse utilizes the refined ergonomics of the iconic Kone shape. The translucent shell sets the stage for the Kone XP’s 22 LEDs and 8 light guides, creating an unprecedented and immersive lighting experience. The Kone XP boasts 15 buttons, and thanks to ROCCAT’s Easy-Shift[+] duplicator technology there are 29 possible button functions. Ideal for gamers who demand deep customization. The Krystal 4D Wheel not only adds to the number of inputs, but also enhances the experience, beautifully diffusing the RGB lighting..
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The Kone XP is a stunning looking mouse that offers a wealth of features and amazing performance that makes this one of my favorite gaming mice ever. If you're fine without wireless and have a love for RGB (as many do these days), this should be a top option for you.
The Roccat does a great number of things very well, not least of which is ergonomics. I use my mouse in keyboard for two purposes; for 8 hours daily as a software developer and for 8-10 hours per week as a PC gamer. The Kone XP has a very comfortable design that puts all of the buttons at easy reach. After hours and hours of usage, I've noticed zero fatigue. This is important in my case, so I'm glad to report the Kone XP knocks it out of the park. Unfortunately, this isn't an ambidextrous design so left-handers will need to look elsewhere.
A major issue I tend to have with mice from one of the major mouse makers (you know... the one with the signature G logo) is that their mice have really poor left and right button switches that do not hold up to my admittedly large demands. What I've found is that mechanical style switches fail much sooner than optical based switches like on the Kone XP. Though I've not used this for long enough to determine whether it'll truly hold up over time, given the premium feel, I'm pretty confident this will handle my usage requirements over the long haul. In addition to the main switches being incredibly solid and responsive, the mouse sensor is also performant and lag-free. A nice touch is the bottom thumb button (which is the long, narrow button that sits below where your thumb rests). This is useful for a number of scenarios, but for me, I use this as a DPI toggle for FPS games. This allows me to decrease my DPI on demand when the situation calls for it (primarily sniping). It's easy to reach but also nicely positioned out of the way such that I don't often accidentally click it. Finally, the scroll wheel, which a lot of brands miserably fail to get right, is great here. It has what I consider a perfect amount of resistance and has directionally clickability which adds additional controls that are easy to access. Through and through, this sensors and buttons on this mouse perform on par with the best mice I've used.
If you're in the RGB gamer cult (which is probably a lot of people), you'll absolutely love the Kone XP. It has an admittedly striking design with lighting beams that go the length of the mouse on either side. It's a unique and eye-catching design that'll elevate any gaming desk lighting scheme. Additionally, the scroll wheel is made of a semi-translucent material that shows the color through as well, along with the button on top which shows the color brightly.
Overall, I'm very happy with the Kone XP. It does virtually everything very well, and frankly, the only feature missing is wireless functionality. Generally, the tradeoff with wireless is that you have to sacrifice RGB (since it burns battery quickly), so in this case, I think it's appropriate that it's wired. This is one of my favorite mice of recent years and should be high on the list of considerations for anyone looking for a new gaming mouse, whether for MMO/RPGs or FPS games.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Make cleaning your hard floors simple with Tineco’s iFloor 3 Plus. This floor washer packs an incredible amount of power into a compact size. When space is a concern, the iFloor 3 Plus is the perfect tool to have on hand. Not only will it fit into a small space, but it will replace your bulky mops and brooms. Lightweight and cordless, you can clean up any mess with little effort and scrub away sticky messes and built-up grime simply using tap water. The carefully designed brushes safely scrub hard floors, including linoleum, vinyl, marble, laminate, tile, and hardwood. Paired with a powerful suction force, the only thing left behind is a sparkling, dry floor. With 25 minutes of uninterrupted runtime, simply grab this handy wet/dry vac and get to work in any room in your home. If grimy mop water leaves you unnerved, the iFloor 3 Plus is your solution. With a dual-tank system, you’ll never push dirty water across your floors again. Instead, the cleaning tool delivers fresh water for every sweep of the floor. Powerful suction quickly removes dirty water and leaves behind a streak-free dry floor. The perfect cleaning partner for small spaces, you can tackle kitchen spills, bathroom grime, and dirty walkways in a matter of minutes. Store in a small space and grab and go anytime.
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The iFloor 3 Plus has been a great addition to my cleaning repertoire, bringing a level of convenience and effective cleaning which are nearly unmatched.
We recently moved to a new house with a ton of different hard floor surfaces, a mixture of materials including hard wood, vinyl, and laminate (of note, these are all of the sealed variety, meaning the iFloor is acceptable to use on all of them). Giving the expanded hard floor real estate, I was excited to give this thing a try. And I'm happy to report it has delivered an effective clean with a mostly hassle free experience.
Primarily, I've decided that it's best to do a pre vacuum cycle with a stand alone vacuum prior to using the iFloor. While the iFloor serves the purpose of vacuum just fine, I've found it more effective and easier to clean when you limit the amount of pet hair and general debris you expose the thing to. The iFloor does have a self cleaning cycle, which does great for keeping things sanitary inside the machine. You'll need to make sure you're diligent with cleaning the filter, brush and tank, though.
Performance wise, this vac did great for cleanups. It was able to handle a wide array of messes, and frankly could be used for some major spills. Again, the bigger the messes you work on, the more you'll need to clean the machine's components, so keep that in mind. But the iFloor was incredibly effective, and required minimal passes to suck up the liquid solution, leaving the floor impressively clean to the touch and to the eye. Again, I've used this on hardwood, vinyl, and laminate and I've found it effective in all scenarios. It even surprisingly can work as a spot vacuum on carpets as well. I found the battery was more than sufficient for a round of cleanings in my house, handling my kitchen, dining room, entryway and laundry room on my main floor and the bathrooms, hallway and main bedroom on the top floor. One final note, my wife and I were surprised at how relatively quiet the machine was. I was slightly concerned it wasn't going to do a great job given the lower noise level, but that's obviously not been the case.
Overall, this is an incredibly effective hard floor cleaner that leverages battery power to deliver an incredibly convenient clean. As long as you stay on top of keeping it clean, the self clean function helps keep things from getting nasty. With a two year old and a cat at my house, this has become an invaluable part of my cleanup routine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The CORSAIR HS80 RGB USB Gaming Headset delivers incredibly detailed sound through custom-tuned 50mm neodymium audio drivers. Dolby Audio® 7.1 surround sound puts you in the middle of the action, while a broadcast-grade omni-directional microphone captures your voice with outstanding clarity. Play in plush comfort with memory foam earpads and a stress-free floating headband design, with years of durability thanks to sturdy construction reinforced with aluminum. A USB wired connection offers high-fidelity 24bit/96kHz sound. Powerful CORSAIR iCUE software enables in-depth customization of audio settings and RGB lighting, letting you hear every shot, step, and shout like never before.
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The HS80 headset has a lot of positive traits. The sound quality, mic quality, and software tweakability are all quite good. However, I found that over a couple hours of game play, my head was sore. Unfortunately, the design leaves a bit to be desired in the adjustment category.
Setup was a breeze. On my gaming PC, which already had iCue installed, the headset was instantly recognized and ready to use. The software gives you a pretty solid amount of options to tweak to your tastes, including surround simulation settings and RGB. This aspect of the headset is exactly what you'd expect from a Corsair product.
Unfortunately for me, the headset was let down by a lack of adjustability. It has a tensioned headband, which is ok, but no length adjustment for the ear cups. At first, this seemed ok. The net result of this, however, was a sore head and ears for me. Comfort wise, this is worse in comparison to my Arctis 7 (which is sightly expensive) and downright pails in comparison to my main gaming headset, the Bose Gaming Headset (which is significantly more expensive).
It's a shame it's not more comfortable to be, because I enjoyed the sound profile of this headset. Music reproduction is adequate, but it predictably shines in gaming scenarios. The headset is well tuned for gaming, which was especially noticable in Call of Duty. This game has notoriously bad sound; in particular, footsteps noises are very poorly implemented. However, in a surprise, I was seemingly able to better hear them compared to my other headsets, showing just how good these are for gaming.
Unfortunately these likely won't be my go to cans for gaming. They've got the software features and sound quality, but the surprising lack of comfortability means I can wear these for extended periods of time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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This Element 27" frameless gaming monitor provides everything you need for premium gameplay or everyday tasks. This 1440P resolution monitor is equipped with FreeSync Technology for avoiding tearing and reducing stuttering. With easy set-up for multiple screens, you're able to expand your view and get more done. The 16:9 widescreen resolution partnered with a 1ms response time and 165hz refresh rate allows a vivid, realistic picture so you can be immersed in your gaming world. Built-in speakers and a sleek, frameless screen enable the monitor to blend with your decor for a clean aesthetic.
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from Central WI
The Element Electronics 27" 1440p/144hz provides a very good price to performance ratio, giving you the benefits of variable refresh rate and IPS color quality in a package that won't break the bank. I'm using this as a supplemental/secondary display to a more expensive, albeit older, IPS gaming panel and the Element goes toe to toe with it in most cases.
Out of the box, I noticed that the panel has very pleasing/accurate colors (at least on my particular panel). Some minor tweaking will be needed to ensure you're getting the best gaming performance, however. On default settings, I noticed some fairly severe ghosting, but this was remedied by engaging the panel's overdrive setting. Keep in mind, this isn't a 1ms GtG panel like the new crop of IPS panels, so it's not class leading, but it's very good none-the-less at motion handling in my experience. After tweaking some other picture settings, it was pretty easy to arrive at settings that worked great for gaming, as well as content consumption.
There is a lot to like about this monitor:
+It officially supports AMD FreeSync, but it worked flawlessly with my RTX 3080 using G-Sync
+Ghosting and response times aren't noticeable. Side by side with a faster monitor, you may notice some issues but overall, it handles motion quite well
+HDMI ports support high refresh rates
+Stand is made of metal and quite sturdy overall
+Styling is understated and not overly "game" centric, but still has some ambient lighting on the back
+It officially supports AMD FreeSync, but it worked flawlessly with my RTX 3080 using G-Sync
+Ghosting and response times aren't noticeable. Side by side with a faster monitor, you may notice some issues but overall, it handles motion quite well
+HDMI ports support high refresh rates
+Stand is made of metal and quite sturdy overall
+Styling is understated and not overly "game" centric, but still has some ambient lighting on the back
I do have some nitpicks with the monitor:
-The adjustability isn't great; you can adjust tilt but not height
-The power cable is not a IEC connection; instead it's an external power brick
-LED lights aren't configurable, meaning no integration with any of the popular lighting protocols
-The adjustability isn't great; you can adjust tilt but not height
-The power cable is not a IEC connection; instead it's an external power brick
-LED lights aren't configurable, meaning no integration with any of the popular lighting protocols
Overall, after spending a few minutes dialing in some settings, I found this monitor to be an incredibly solid performer given the price. While it lacks certain features like more inputs, a USB hub, and height adjustability, it delivers on the primary function of being a gaming display at a good price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Never compromise the viewing experience from your computer or smartphone with IOGEAR’s Mini Wireless Screen Sharing receiver. Stream audio and video in Full HD 1080p resolution ensuring your content playback looks as sharp on your HDTV or projector as it does on your device's display. The Mini Wireless Screen Sharing receiver is the perfect solution for wirelessly streaming video and audio from your Windows 10+ PC, Android device, Apple MacOS X, iPhone or iPad to your HDTV, projector or monitor. Use the built-in dedicated Wi-Fi to stream audio and video from up to 30 feet to any connected screen. Enjoy all your favorite content such as movies, videos, photos and online streaming sites including YouTube®, Hulu® and Netflix®* in HD from a single low-profile receiver without any additional cables or dongles. Installation is fast and straightforward. Simply connect the receiver to your TV and follow the simple onscreen instruction. Mini Wireless Screen Sharing receiver creates its own dedicated wireless network and is not reliant on an existing in-building Wi-Fi network. Just plug in and play! *Streaming videos from your iOS device to a TV screen may not be supported by some online video providers such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, etc. However, Android users may be able to use Miracast, Smart View or similar technologies to effect screen sharing. Please check the specifications of your devices and providers before purchasing.
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from WI
The IOGEAR Mini Wireless provides an incredibly solid connection, and is a great option for people wanting to cast their screens to an external display. This system provides not a solid connection, but very low latency/lag experience as well. I've found this is far superior to your average chromecast style experience, and is highly recommended. I've primarily used this device with an Android phone, so your mileage may vary on other devices, but I have a feeling it's rock solid across the board.
Setup is slightly confusing, but mostly straight forward. After plugging in the device, the splash screen shows you the information you need. You connect initially to the wifi network broadcast by the IOGEAR using the SSID and password shown (note: MAKE SURE your phone or device actually stays connected; my Android phone wanted to disconnect because of not having internet service, so I had to manually force the connection), go the IP address on the screen in your browser, link the IOGEAR to your wifi, and then you're free to disconnect from the IOGEAR wifi and get back on to your normal network. From there, you're free to cast your device to the IOGEAR using your normal OS mechanism.
Overall, I've found this device works great. It's very simple to setup since it's a simple HDMI connection on one end, and a USB connection on the other, and gives you all information you need on the splash screen. It doesn't even require an additional app which is a huge bonus in my book. Finally, the connection for me has been flawless and latency is near unnoticeable. Highly recommended.
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Performance meets versatility. From intensive video and graphics files to high-octane gaming, the most powerful Surface laptop yet combines speed, graphics, and long battery life with the versatility of a laptop, tablet, and portable studio. Tackle your biggest demands with quadcore powered 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, blazing NVIDIA® graphics, and high-resolution PixelSense™ Display designed for Surface Pen* and touch.
Is there an HDMI port?
No HDMI port on this machine.
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Performance meets versatility. From intensive video and graphics files to high-octane gaming, the most powerful Surface laptop yet combines speed, graphics, and long battery life with the versatility of a laptop, tablet, and portable studio. Tackle your biggest demands with quadcore powered 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, blazing NVIDIA® graphics, and high-resolution PixelSense™ Display designed for Surface Pen* and touch.
Are there additional memory slots to increase RAM on the 15inch 16gb ram 256Gb storage, model?
No, there is no ability to upgrade the RAM or the hard drive on any of the Surface Books. What you buy is what you'll be stuck with.
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Completely customize your Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat to match your lifestyle and decor. The ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat lets you choose the temperature, schedule, display color and the devices you use to control it all.
Want to replace RTH230B with RTH9580WiFi. Wires connected:G, Y, W has(black wire), R(red wire), Rh(red wire). Also I see a white wire that is not connected to current rth230. How do I know which wire is used for the "c" terminal for the new rth9580WiFi?
Since they're not labeled at the thermostat terminal, you'll need to check at your furnace to see what's connected where. Having the extra wire is great, since you should be able to use that for your common.
6 years, 3 months ago
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Experience immersive entertainment options with this Sony 4K Blu-ray player. Its Ultra HD resolution provides exceptionally detailed screen images with increased brightness and more realistic color, and its support of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X provides cinema-quality sound. This Sony 4K Blu-ray player supports high-resolution audio formats for more accurate music reproduction.
Does the on-screen display provide information on the video and audio bitrates? Does the display provide data on the audio output?
Yes. The Display button displays bit rate and format information for both audio and video.
6 years, 11 months ago
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Bring the power of Google directly to your fingertips with the Google Pixel. A large 32GB of storage keep data secure, while unlimited cloud storage transfers data as needed, and it's completely automatic. The large 5-inch screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 to ensure the Google Pixel remains scratch-free.
so i wanna get the pixel but with out getting a verizon contract how would i do so?
Your best option is probably to buy the phone directly from Google. The phone will come unlocked and will work as advertised with VZW and Project FI (meaning it should work well with Sprint and TMo).
7 years, 6 months ago
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Enjoy HD programming with the Roku Streaming Stick. Plug it into any flat-screen television that has a built-in USB port to view streaming media. This device provides more than 4500 channels on demand and features more than 450,000 movies and TV episodes. Control the Roku Streaming Stick with the included remote or with your smartphone via the Roku Mobile App.
How can you connect the Roku to my theater Amplifier 5.1 sound system?
If your amplifier has an HDMI input, you'll need to plug the stick directly into the amplifier vs. plugging into your TV. The stick doesn't have any external audio outputs.
7 years, 10 months ago
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Enjoy HD programming with the Roku Streaming Stick. Plug it into any flat-screen television that has a built-in USB port to view streaming media. This device provides more than 4500 channels on demand and features more than 450,000 movies and TV episodes. Control the Roku Streaming Stick with the included remote or with your smartphone via the Roku Mobile App.
The display shows it plugged into two places on the back of the tv. One is obviously the hdmi port, what is the other end plugged into?
The other cord is the USB cord, used to power the Roku.
7 years, 10 months ago
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Enjoy HD programming with the Roku Streaming Stick. Plug it into any flat-screen television that has a built-in USB port to view streaming media. This device provides more than 4500 channels on demand and features more than 450,000 movies and TV episodes. Control the Roku Streaming Stick with the included remote or with your smartphone via the Roku Mobile App.
Does the stick had profiles for different Netflix users?
Yes. It has the latest Netflix interface, meaning it has full support for profiles (unlike some of the older Roku devices).
7 years, 10 months ago
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Enjoy HD programming with the Roku Streaming Stick. Plug it into any flat-screen television that has a built-in USB port to view streaming media. This device provides more than 4500 channels on demand and features more than 450,000 movies and TV episodes. Control the Roku Streaming Stick with the included remote or with your smartphone via the Roku Mobile App.
can I download google play store and down load free games like I have on my cell phone?
No. This device does not run Android. If you want the ability to side load apps, you'll need to look at either a Fire device or one of the hundreds of Android based streaming boxes available.
7 years, 10 months ago
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