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BISSELL JetScrub Pet Lightweight Upright Carpet Cleaner was designed by pet owners with busy lives who are more than familiar with the messes pets leave behind. This less than 14-pound, lightweight machine is easy to grab when those inevitable stains strike, and its compact design also makes it perfect for cleaning rugs and smaller carpeted areas in condos and apartments. LED headlights illuminate hidden stains, and the CleanShot pretreater works with the included PET PRO OXY Urine Eliminator formula to tackle the toughest pet stains. The XL DirtLifter PowerBrush has more than twice the tufts of bristles than the competitive lightweight carpet cleaner to lift and remove embedded stains. You’ll be left with dry carpets in about 30 minutes* with JetScrub Pet’s Express Clean Mode, and the EZ Clean Up design makes maintaining the machine after use a breeze. And JetScrub Pet doesn't just clean up after pets, it helps save them, too! BISSELL proudly supports BISSELL Pet Foundation and its mission to help save homeless pets. When you buy a BISSELL product, you help save pets, too. We’re proud to design products that help make pet messes, odors and pet homelessness disappear.
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4
Great if you have pets
on December 21, 2020
Posted by: RonH
from Washington DC
The Bissell Jet Scrub Pet is a reduced-size carpet extraction machine designed to clean small areas and pet messes, another cleaner in bissell’s pet floor care line.
Unboxing is straight forward, everything is well packed with cardboard filler pieces and plastic bags. Once removed, you have to insert the top handle into the main unit until it snaps. Also in the box is a drip/cleaning tray, a nozzle cleaning wand and a sample bottle of Pet Oxy cleaning solution.
Using the Jet Scrub is as simple as filling the solution bottle to the line with hot tap water, topping it off to the top line with cleaning solution, choosing your cleaning mode, either “Express Clean” or “Deep Clean”, pulling the trigger and cleaning your carpet. The difference in the modes is the amount of cleaning solution delivered when you pull the trigger. Bissel says using the Express mode, carpets will dry in about 30 minutes. I’ve found this to be pretty accurate. Using Deep Cleaning mode took an additional 15-30 minutes depending on the carpet. The smell of the included pet oxy solution is bold while you are cleaning and dissipates quickly and it did remove the urine odor from the carpet. I was satisfied with the results.
The Jet Scrub has an option to dispense additional fluid from a nozzle on the top of the unit for heavier stains. This shot out like a squirt gun rather than a spray, making it a bit difficult to cover the whole spot easily. The other thing I noticed was the delivery of cleaning solution takes place through a series of openings rather than fan-like sprays I’ve seen with other devices, relying more on the brush roll to distribute the solution deep into and across the carpet fibers rather than with the force of a higher pressure spray. Not knocking the cleaner, just an observation.
The rotating brush has stiff bristles and really gets deep into the carpet fibers, leaving nice visible rows on my carpet.
Cleaning the machine once you’ve finished is simple and straightforward. Use the drip/cleaning tray to clean the nozzle by setting the unit on the tray, turning it on and adding water to the tray in the place marked, the machine will suck up the clean water, cleaning out the nozzle. If you have a blockage, use the included wand to clear it out. The top brush cover snaps off and the brush roll snaps out to be placed in the tray for drying and storage. Dump and rinse the collection container and rinse out the solution container.
I really like the Jet Scrub for quick pickup of spills and pet messes, however, I was disappointed that the only solution markings are for a full tank. It would have been nice to have half fill lines as well. The other miss is the collection tank only holds about half a tank of cleaning solution before the safety shut-off engages so you have to empty it multiple times to go through a full tank.
To judge how much area this unit will clean, a 5x7 area rug took a full tank of cleaning solution and required emptying the collection tank twice using the deep clean mode and the 4-pass method described in the manual. This method is two passes, one up, one back while you are applying cleaning solution followed by two passes of just vacuum to extract the liquid.
The Bissell Jet Scrub Pet is a nice machine and worked great for what it was designed for. It's compact size makes it easy to use and store. While it could be used to clean whole house carpets, you will become frustrated emptying the collection bin and refilling the cleaning solution bottle. I gave it four stars due to the lack of partial tank markings and the squirtgun design of applying additional cleaning solution to heavy stains. Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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Brush smart, get rewarded. The quip Smart Electric Toothbrush Starter Kit earns you amazing rewards (like free brush heads, products, gift cards, and more) as you track and coach better oral health habits with the free quip app. It has a Bluetooth® Smart Motor, premium All-Color design, and the same timed sonic vibrations as our original ADA-Accepted brush. quip's simple and sustainable brush also includes a premium handle you keep for life, a replaceable soft-bristle brush head (tongue scraper on back), a replaceable AAA battery, and a multi-use travel cover that doubles as a stand and mirror mount. Connect one or more Bluetooth® Smart Brushes to the quip app (iOS & Android), then automatically track your brushing routine offline: duration, coverage, strokes and intensity. To help improve your oral health habits, tap the app for tailored tips, coaching, and more. You can also earn rewards you'll love just for brushing two minutes, twice a day. Unlike some electric brushes that are big and bulky, quip is slim and lightweight with a long-lasting 3-month battery (no wires or bulky charger). Simply click the "q" button to power a gentle, effective clean with all the guiding features dentists recommend: sensitive sonic vibrations, 2-minute timer, 30 second pulses. The sleek, travel-ready design easily packs into any pocket, purse, or bag for on the go. Plus, it's water-resistant and shower-safe. Like most quip oral care products, the quip Smart Electric Toothbrush is American Dental Association-Accepted, and shown to help remove plaque, and help prevent and reduce gingivitis. On a refill plan, quip automatically delivers a fresh Brush Head Refill every 3 months for $5 with free shipping and a lifetime warranty. Subscribe to get your first refill free, and see why quip has over 20,000 5-star reviews. Better oral health, made simple, affordable, and enjoyable.
Posted by: RonH
from Washington DC
I love the concept of the Quip Smart Electric Toothbrush; the design, the solid metal handle, the portability for travel,not needing to have a charger and an app that tells you how you are brushing and shows you how you should be brushing. Pair this with the brush replacement program and you get a new brush head every three months, how could you go wrong?
Unfortunately what looks great in concept, falls short in execution.
I like the design and build of the Quip. The size is a little bigger than a standard manual toothbrush but the weight and feel work for me. I have big hands and the Quip fits. The dual-purpose cover has a sticky strip on it to stick to your mirror and it comes off and becomes the brush head cover for travel.
I’m torn on the app. To it's benefit, the Quip Smart Electric Toothbrush paired to the app quickly and easily, and you can pair multiple brushes to it. I can see it would be great for children, teaching them how to brush properly and making a game of brushing time. As an adult male (what guy doesn't love a contest earning points and having prizes) I see it as an amusement but it did give me an incentive to brush several more times a day than I previously did. I want to win prizes!
The brush head, like most sonic brushes, is on the small side for me, and I prefer a stiffer bristle compared to the soft head of the Quip. It is also flanked by rubber nubs, I assume to massage your gums. Sonic vibrations seem to vibrate the whole device rather than just the brush head; this leaves your mouth tingling but I didn’t find it much more effective in cleaning my teeth than a manual brush. Philips Sonicare is much stronger and more limited to the brush head, which is even smaller yet. The vibrations last for two minutes with pulses every 30 seconds alerting you to move to the next section of your mouth. The brush is operated by a replaceable AAA battery that should last 3 months and is included with a replacement brush head when you order it online, or subscribe to Quip’s autoship feature.
Overall, I like the design and portability but for this price, unless you really like the app, I feel there are better options available, including lesser expensive Quip models. Unfortunately, I would not recommend the Quip Smart Electric Toothbrush to a friend.
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Finally: ANC true wireless that is accessible to everyone. Building on it’s success as the #1 true wireless family in the US, JBuds Air ANC feature a powerful 6-hour ANC playtime and three noise cancelation modes.
Posted by: RonH
from Washington DC
I’ve had multiple earbuds from JLabs and none of them disappoint. The new JBuds Air ANC True Wireless Earbuds don’t either.
The ANC earbuds come with three sizes of silicone tips, one set of foam tips and a cush band to ensure a comfortable fit. I had a difficult time getting a comfortable fit with the silicone tips on this model and ended up using the blue foam tip. The earbuds are light and barely noticeable in your ears, and I didn’t have any concern of them falling out.
They paired easily and quickly to both my Android and iPhones. One of my favorite features is the ability to connect and use just one earbud, like the old bluetooth headsets of yore.
Battery life, JLabs reports that these earbuds have a 40+ hour battery life, albeit 10 hours at a time, with three additional charges from the battery case. I’m not sure I could find a time to wear earbuds for a 10 hour stretch but having the battery case means the earbuds are always at a full charge every time you put them in. like other earbuds in the JLab lineup the charging cable is attached to and clips into the case. I have never had a problem with this and it is double sided so there is no incorrect way to insert it into the USB plug.
Just like my other JLabs earbuds, the ANC model has three preset EQ modes, Balanced, Bass Boost and JLab Signature. My preference has always been the Signature mode but in the JBuds Air ANC True Wireless Earbuds I found the Balanced mode to have a brighter sound with decent bass, more so than in past models. Bass boost enhances the bass but in my opinion, it muddied the sound. One downside with these earbuds is that the EQ3 mode always resets back to JLabs Signature and needs to be switched to Balanced or Bass Boost if those are your favorite modes.
Noise cancelling. The earbuds have Active Noise Cancelling with three modes, On, Off and Be Aware. I found the noise cancelling to be quite good, blocking out all the noise of the traffic and on the train. The Be Aware mode worked well, allowing more sound through than on my Epic Air Elites.
One final mode on these earbuds is Movie Mode which is low latency to provide better sync on voices when watching movies. I didn’t notice a difference with this on or off.
Phone calls sounded good and the other party was able to hear me clearly.
I really like these earbuds and have recommended them to my friends. They are priced right, good quality and sound much more expensive than they are.
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Anker PowerConf Bluetooth Speakerphone is the perfect conference speaker companion for work-from-home meetings. It comes with six built-in microphones, real-time echo cancellation, de-reverberation, and ambient noise suppression. The PowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone gives you 24 hours of call time and can also charge your other devices at the same time. PowerConf is Zoom certified and is also compatible with Skype, Google Hangout, Facetime, WebEx, GotoMeeting, Chromebox, and more. For computers that use Windows 7, 8, 10, and macOS, just connect via Bluetooth or a USB-C cable without needing to install any drivers.
Customer Rating
5
Way better than the computer microphone & speakers
on October 4, 2020
Posted by: RonH
from Washington DC
After spending several days with the Anker PowerConference Bluetooth Speakerphone, I have to say I really like this device. Since beginning telework, I’ve been using a wired Jabra 410 rather than my computer and Android phone (with an adapter) speakers and microphone.
The PowerConference connects via bluetooth as well as wired if your computer does not support bluetooth. I connected the PowerConference to a PC, a Mac, Android and iPhone, I had no issues connecting to anything, wired and wireless. I especially like that you just have to press the bluetooth connect button to put it in pairing mode, no long holds like other bluetooth devices. Also, there are no PC drivers to install, both formats recognized the PowerConference immediately. When connected to any device, the Anker PowerConference Bluetooth Speakerphone does take over as the main speaker/microphone device.
I installed the Anker Soundcore app to the phones and as soon as it recognized the speaker it told me there was a firmware update, I believe this was to allow the speaker to be connected with a wire to a computer along with a bluetooth device at the same time. The update only took a couple of minutes and the PowerConference connected with both my phone and Mac like this. You can not connect to multiple devices with bluetooth however. There seemed to be a bit of a lag for phone sounds when it was connected this way, however, phone calls went through as soon as they connected.
I used Microsoft Teams and Zoom on both computers and the speaker worked as designed. The volume controls, mute and end call worked as expected. The mute was nice because it only muted the speaker and didn't show me as muted on Teams or Zoom.
Sitting around the dining room table, sound quality was better than I expected, the other parties could hear us clearly and background noise was minimal. This was the case regardless of how we connected to the speaker. Several comments on the sound quality. It was definitely better and louder than the speaker on either phone, but I would have liked the volume to be a bit louder at its highest setting; I would have also liked there to be a wider, more fluid range to the volume control, especially at the lower settings. When listening to music or video, the PowerConference does ok but the bass is severely lacking, just remember this is designed as a speaker phone, not a high fidelity bluetooth speaker. I also used the speaker in my car. The called party sounded excellent in the speaker and they could hear me but the PowerConference was not able to completely drown out the engine and highway noise. The called party said the sound wasn't painful and was more than acceptable to continue the call. Again, louder volume would have helped here as well.
The PowerConference says it has up to 24 hours of run time on a charge and it came with about an 80% charge. I’ve been using bluetooth for 3 days and there is still plenty of battery left for another day or so with my use. It did charge fully while connected to the pc’s with the USB C connection. The PowerConference does have a charging port that can power your phone as well. There is also an Aux Out connection to attach another speaker if desired.
I highly recommend the Anker PowerConference Bluetooth Speakerphone to anyone who doesn’t like to wear a headset or has a need for a professional speakerphone for their dining room table meetings. The portable convenience for this speaker, battery life and sound quality make this a must-have for any road warrior.
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Experience entertainment like never before with SiriusXM’s exclusive 360L technology, combining satellite and streaming features together to transform your listening experience. SiriusXM's 360L technology allows for personalization and access to the most SiriusXM channels.
Posted by: RonH
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I have been a SiriusXM subscriber for over 20 years and have had about 10 different devices over the years. The Tour with 360L is the most recent in the line of Wi-Fi enabled radios, following the Lynx Wi-Fi and Stiletto models.
My disappointment with the Tour is the way it's features are marketed. More on that in a moment.
The Tour is a very capable Sirius Radio with a beautiful touch screen interface.
Installation is easy, especially if this is replacing an already installed Dock & Play model like the Onyx series. Just slide the old device out of the dock and slide the Tour in.
The display is the largest yet with a clear, easy to read display. The interface is responsive and mostly intuitive navigating between channels. I really like the Linear tuning, similar to Apple’s Cover Flow. Simply swipe left or right on the screen to move between channels. Channels are added to the favorite screen by touching the star once a channel is selected. You can also tune directly to your favorite channel number by tapping the number on the main display or the direct tune button in the linear mode. It really doesn't get any easier.
The other outstanding feature for the Tour is the addition of Bluetooth connectivity. You can skip the aux cable now and connect directly to any Bluetooth enabled head unit, headphones or speakers. Bluetooth also provides the now playing data so on my Kenwood stereo, the what's playing also displays on the stereo display. The Aux Out and FM transmitter is also available for those who need it.
My only real complaint with the Sirius Tour unit is the time it takes to boot up, one minute, 30 seconds. This seems to be an issue with all of the Wi-Fi enabled radios and perhaps there will be a firmware upgrade down the road that helps speed it up as has been done in the past.
Unlike older Sirius models, the Tour does not come with a vehicle remote, although the touch interface is easier to use if the unit is within reach. The optional home dock does come with a remote, two actually, one specifically for the Tour and one for older devices like the Onyx series.
The part I struggle with is the way the Tour is marketed with Wi-Fi connectivity and 360L streaming.
There are features on the Tour that require Wi-Fi, like the voice commands, On-Demand and Pandora integration. While all these features work as advertised and are nice to have, I just don't understand why, if you have to connect to a vehicle hotspot, like your phone, you wouldn't just use the IOS or Android app to accomplish the same task. Your phone is most likely already connected to your vehicle via Bluetooth, just use the Sirius and Pandora apps. My cellular plan includes unlimited data but has a limit on hotspot data so it could possibly cost me more to connect the Tour with my phone’s hotspot than just using the Sirius app.
You can also connect the Tour directly to your vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi service if it has it but I would make the assumption if your vehicle is new enough to have built-in Wi-Fi, the stereo already includes built-in Sirius as well.
My last thought on the Wi-Fi aspect is the Pandora integration. Sirius’s acquisition of Pandora has added a ton of content to associated Sirius channels and has definitely added value to Sirius subscribers. Integration has been in the phone app for some time and is nice if you want to hear a specific artist’s catalog but again, having the full app on your phone beats the limited access through the Tour or Sirius app.
With the home dock mentioned above, it's easy to carry the Tour between your vehicle and home or office, it just slides easily in and out of both, as do all of the Dock & Play devices. This sounds great in practice and I used to do it when I had the Stiletto many years ago, however, with many subscribers now also using home assistants like Google and Alexa, simply saying “Alexa: Play SiriusXM Hits One” is more convenient than having to schlep a radio from car to home/office, connecting the dock to your stereo or speakers just doesn’t make sense anymore.
There is one accessory that I do like and have gotten much use from and that is the optional boom box. I use this regularly when I’m camping and there is little to no cell signal. Being able to listen to satellite radio in the middle of nowhere is pretty awesome.
I gave the SiriusXM Tour 5 stars because it does everything it's supposed to do and I really do like the display, it's the best yet. I would like for Sirius to not have advertised all the features as working cohesively and having to use the caveat that says * this feature requires Wi-Fi. I would rather they focus on a more thorough Pandora integration, matching the app you probably already have on your phone. Also, I would like to have lyrics scroll on this great screen, similar to how Amazon does it on their Echo Show line of devices.
I really like the Sirius Tour, I just can't readily recommend it to a friend. Consider how you listen to your content then consider your options. Do your homework, and purchase what's best for you. The Sirius Tour may be exactly what you’re looking for, maybe it's not.
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Serve nutritious and easy home-cooked meals at a fraction of the time that conventional cooking requires. Enjoy all the same benefits you love about Express Crock—one-touch settings for quick pressure-cooked meals—now with a Crisping Lid that adds a delectable crisp to chicken, ribs, and more!
Customer Rating
5
Requires a lot of storage space
on September 19, 2020
Posted by: RonH
from Washington DC
The first thing you realize when you get the Crock-Pot 8-Qt. Express Crock Programmable Slow Cooker and Pressure Cooker is the size. This is not a product for the meek or anyone who has limited storage space. The positive aspect to this is the many uses this product allows. It's a pressure cooker, slow cooker, convection oven and air fryer.
This is my second pressure cooker and other than making rice or hard boiling eggs, I’m not that experienced with this cooking style yet. I tried some of the recipes in the included booklet. This was my only disappointment.
Using the Crock-Pot 8-Qt. Express Crock Programmable Slow Cooker and Pressure Cooker is fairly straightforward right out of the box and it worked as expected every time. It heats up and builds pressure fairly quickly. The pressure release was a little slower than expected though I assume this for safety reasons and to help prevent burns. The cooker comes with two wire racks, one has silicone feet on it and the other is a reversible, two-level rack. It was only after reading the instruction manual that I realized the smaller rack was not a cooking rack but the browning top cooling stand. I can tell you it works well as both.
I was able to prepare a whole chicken from start to finish in just over 45 minutes, including browning the outside. A five pound chicken fit in the pot with plenty of room to spare. I followed the recipe in the book for this dish and the chicken came out beautifully, however it was pretty much tasteless. This is not the fault of the cooker. Like all recipes, they need to be adapted to your cooking style. For the chicken, I will try a brine next time. The rubbed seasonings didn't have time to permeate the bird. Next I made the Macaroni and Cheese recipe. It was nice not having to rinse the pasta but next time i'll reduce the cooking time by a couple of minutes as following the recipe, the noodles came out a bit softer than we like. The browning top worked great crisping the bread crumbs. I will also change the cheeses from the recipe to achieve a bolder taste.
One pot spaghetti and meat sauce worked well and so did a pork roast with kraut.
Using it as an air fryer worked well also. Frozen fries and chicken nuggets came out crispy and nice. My only complaint here is I wish the front shield of the crisping lid had a glass front to be able to see the products. You have to remove the lid to check on the doneness or simply rely on time. When using the crisping lid, the unit automatically chooses the proper setting, all you need to select is low or high temp and time. Low is set to 350 and high is 400 degrees.
Clean up is simple due to the teflon coated bowl.
Other than the size and finding a place to store the Crock-Pot 8-Qt. Express Crock Programmable Slow Cooker and Pressure Cooker, there isn't anything I don't like about it yet. I look forward to continued experimentation to add variety of meals and menus to my life.
Yes, I would recommend this to anyone who has the space to store it.
Yes, I would recommend this to anyone who has the space to store it.
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Dell 27" lifestyle-inspired 4K UHD monitor that supports HDR content playback for an amazing entertainment experience. Comes in a beautiful silver finish with a height adjustable stand and VESA compatibility.
Customer Rating
5
The New Desktop Standard?
on September 17, 2020
Posted by: RonH
from Washington DC
The Dell S2721QS and S2721Q are the same display 4K panels with different stands. The QS has a 6-way adjustable stand, up/down, left/right and tilt while the Q version is a single-height stand with swivel and tilt.
These are Dell’s entry-level 4K monitor options and unless you needed a professional monitor with exacting colors and whatever else the professional monitors have , I don't see any reason why the Dell S2721QS shouldnt be your go-to 4K monitor. The monitor is an LED edge-lit LCD panel that just looks great from any angle. I would have preferred an array backlight but I haven't noticed any halo effect around the edges on this one. The bezels are minimal and don't distract from the overall beauty of this monitor. The thin bezels do present one problem however, I have a video camera that sits on the top of the monitor and the clip that holds it up is wider than the bezel so it covers about a quarter inch of the display.
There are two HDMI ports and a Displayport connector along with a line-out plug for speakers. There are no USB ports on this monitor like there are on the U Series monitors. There is also no USB-C connectivity on this monitor either, for this you also have to go to the U Series.
The monitor has all the usual color and brightness adjustments in an easy to use menu so you can adjust the color to your individual liking. There are several pre-sets plus full custom control. If you don't like messing with the little buttons, download the Dell Display Manager from the Dell site and you can control many of the settings like color presets and brightness through the app. Dell also offers an optional display driver for this model however, while trying to download it, the file was flagged as a trojan virus so i've not been successful at installing it yet. Windows does recognize the monitor as plug and play so I don't see this as a major flaw.
I’ve connected the S2721QS to an iMac, Chromebox and Windows PC and it works beautifly with all 3. The colors are rich and vibrant, the brightness was set to 75 out of the box and I haven't needed to change it yet. While this is a 4K monitor, at full resolution, text is just a tad small for me so I have the Windows scaling at the recommended 150%.. At 100% scaling (full 4K resolution) you can do two full-size word documents or web browsers side by side and it is readable but for me just a bit uncomfortable. This monitor will be generally connected to a Windows PC and occasionally be used with my iMac as a second screen. One of the cool features of the Dell S2721QS is the Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture mode that splits the screen between two seperate inputs so you can use multiple computers or have a video input on one side and PC on the other.
There are two 3 watt down-firing speakers on the monitor which are loud enough to watch an occasional video or hear a new message in your inbox. Perfect for in my home office, loud enough to hear, not loud enough to disturb the rest of the family. You can control the volume with the under screen buttons or as I’ve done, just max it out and let the PC control it. There are no extra cables to connect for the sound, it's carried via the HTML or Displayport cables
Speaking of video, 4K video on this monitor is nothing less than stunning. The crisp in-your-face color and detail will blow your mind. The display has an anti-glare coating on it which keeps reflections down as well.
I’m not one to generally gush over a monitor but in my opinion, this monitor is just right. The right size for your desktop, the right resolution for stunning images and the right price for a 4K display of this size. Yes, I have absolutely recommended this monitor to all of my work-at-home friends!
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Jabra Elite 45h are engineered to be best-in-class on-ear wireless headphones. With 40mm speakers – the biggest this headphone category has to offer - they feature wireless sound quality that really packs a punch, with 2-microphone call technology for great calls. At up to 50 hours, these headphones boast the longest battery life of their category too, as well as the category’s fastest charge – up to 10 hours of battery in just 15 minutes of charging. You can manually adjust your sound using the customizable equalizer in the Jabra Sound+ App or let us do it for you; MySound tailors your audio to your individual hearing profile. Access Amazon Alexa, Siri® and Google Assistant™ on the go and stay comfortable all day thanks to a lightweight, compact and foldable design, with soft memory foam ear cushions that mold to your ears.
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5
Right Price, Great Sound!
on August 15, 2020
Posted by: RonH
from Washington DC
I’m generally not a fan of on-ear headphones but the Jabra Elite 45h is an exception.
Out of the box, these headphones look and feel like high quality headphones. They are plastic but the color combination and build quality make them appear much more expensive than they are. I love the padded ear cushions with the L and R dot patterns cut out. I was surprised by the weight of these headphones but they are not uncomfortable and fit nicely. The padded headband is a nice touch. The ear cups swivel up and down and side to side and the headphones had just enough spring to hold them comfortably but not cause pressure pain on my ears.
The 45h’s came with almost a full charge and only took about 15 minutes to top it off. Jabra says these will last up to 50 hours on a full charge and there is a speed charge where 15 minutes will charge enough for 10 hours. Ive been using them for several days and they are still reporting Charge High when you turn them on. I love the power switch! It slides/clicks to the middle “on” position and slides a step more to enter pairing mode. The solid slide/click to turn these off is much better than the press and hold procedure used on many other models.
Bluetooth 5.0 pairing was almost immediate on my iPhone and just as fast for several other phones and also on my computer.
Get the app! The first thing you need to do with the 45h’s is download the Sound+ app. It found the headphones immediately and allows for expanded configuration of the headphones. I really like the hearing test configuration. It plays tones and you tap the screen when you hear them. When it's finished it personalizes the sound based on your unique hearing patterns.
I enjoyed the sound coming from these headphones. Rich deep base and sparkling highs, which are both customizable with the equalizer sliders in the app. There are several presets and full custom control so you can personalize to your liking. The Jabra Elite 45h are some of the best sounding on-ear headphones i've heard, especially considering their excellent price point. The headphones can pair to two devices at the same time so setting your preference in the app, the settings held when they were used with the second device. If you have them paired to two phones, they will handle calls from either phone regardless which one used to play your content. There was no lag in the sound when watching videos.
Content controls are handled by the usual three-button combination, up, down and multi-purpose button in the middle. I love that button presses had a reaffirming sound in the headphones and the buttons worked fine. There is also an assistant/mute button on the front of the ear cup for Siri, google and microphone mute. The audible clicks can be turned off in the app.
The microphones in the 45h are sensitive enough to capture a conversation between two people in the same room and you can control how much feedback is played back to you through the headphones. Calls were clear and the called party didn't have any issues hearing me. Call sound is also configurable with the app.
The last thing i really like about the app is the Soundscape widget that has white noises and nature sounds that you can use to just relax or block outside sounds. The Jabra Elite 45h headphones do not have active noise cancelling but they do a nice job of passively blocking outside sounds.
If you are looking for a quality pair of budget headphones with great sound and amazing battery life, the Jabra Elite 45h is definitely worth your consideration.
I absolutely recommend these headphones to everyone. Why pay more?
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Samsung 870 QVO 2TB Internal 2.5” SATA III Solid State Drive for Laptops and Desktops Single Unit version
Customer Rating
5
Excellent budget SSD with TONS of space
on August 12, 2020
Posted by: RonH
from Washington DC
It’s said that when trying to increase the speed of your pc, the first and easiest thing to replace is the hard drive. And I agree.
The 870 QVO SATA SSD is Samsung's budget level SSD with storage capacities up to 8 terabytes. It is a SATA interface drive which is limited to 600 MB/second transfer rates, unlike NVMe drives which can reach speeds of 3500 MB/second. While these numbers look good on paper, there are lots of variables and real-life scenarios to take into consideration. A quick google search will show many review sites with all the big test results and comparisons. In my opinion, from a consumer standpoint, the only thing that matters is how much faster the drive makes your computing experience.
As with most SSD’s, the drive arrived with a multi-language manual that says to go to Samsung’s website for their drive magician and cloning software and some general installation pictures. You have to browse their site to find the software. Since I already had the drive and didn’t need to shop for one, I would have preferred a link that took me directly to the software page and download links.
If you are replacing an existing drive you will need either a 2nd drive bay, data transfer cable such as https://www.bestbuy.com/site/apricorn-data-transfer-cable-gray/3459621.p?skuId=3459621 or external drive dock.
Samsung’s cloning software worked well. Like most companies, it requires their brand drive to be present. Cloning my laptop hybrid drive to the new SSD took just over 20 minutes. Swapping the new SSD into my older Dell laptop was simple and only took about 10 minutes and the difference is amazing.
If you are not planning on cloning your existing drive and want to install a fresh version of your OS, know that this drive comes completely blank and will need to be partitioned and formatted prior to using. Trying this, a clean install of Windows 10 home from a USB 3.0 thumb drive took less than 10 minutes in my I7 laptop with 16 GB of ram.
My laptop now boots to Windows 10 home in about a minute compared to several minutes or more with the old hybrid drive. Programs launch almost immediately. I also have a similarly spec’d desktop PC that has an NVMe PCIe drive and in my use, the speeds and load times are too close to notice any significant difference.
The Samsung Magician software shows drive information, details and benchmarks. It is also used to diagnose any issues your new SSD may have as well as secure erase and drive encryption if that’s something you need.
My only negatives for this SSD are the warranty which is only three years vs the usual five years that most other manufactures offer and not having a direct link to the Samsung Magician and cloning software.
I highly recommend the new Samsung QVO SATA SSD to anyone who is looking to speed up their computer and is limited by a SATA interface.
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Gray, MX Keys for Mac features a Mac key layout and smart illumination.Perfect Stroke keys are shaped for your fingertips and increased key stability reduces noise while optimizing responsiveness. Tactile reference for hand positioning makes it easy to stay oriented and in your flow. The backlit keys light up the moment your hands approach and automatically adjust to suit changing lighting conditions.Type on multiple computers with Flow –and effortlessly transfer text, images, and files between computers –just copy on one and paste to the other.Requires Logitech Flow-enabled mouse and Options software, available for macOS and Windows.
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What Apple should provide!
on July 8, 2020
Posted by: RonH
from Washington DC
What can I say, I love this keyboard!
I have used Logitech wireless keyboards on my windows machines for years, but I’ve always loved the touch and feel of the Apple wireless keyboards. My only complaint was that unless I was using my MacBook Pro, none of Apple’s keyboards have backlighting. Enter the Logitech MX Keys for Mac!
When I opened the box, the keyboard was wrapped in tissue paper like a fine instrument or piece of porcelain, and it is much heavier than I expected it to be.
Setting it up via Bluetooth was no different than any other keyboard, activate the pairing mode by long pressing one of the three selection keys, let the Mac find it, type in the passcode and it was connected. Like my Logitech K850, the MX Keys for Mac can connect to three separate machines or devices, switching between them by pressing the corresponding selection button. Logitech also provides a unifying receiver for devices that don’t have Bluetooth, which is a bit surprising as every Mac for as long back as I can remember pairs keyboards via Bluetooth, so I can only think they added that for Windows PC’s that might not have Bluetooth. An added touch is you can use both the unifying receiver and Bluetooth at the same time. Each selection key will pair independently with either format. I use both a PC and a Mac in my office and this keyboard switches effortlessly between both.
Logitech also has the Logi Options program that allows you to change the options on the keyboard like specialty key assignments however, I was unable to get the Mac version to recognize the keyboard. While this keyboard is designed for Apple devices with the command and option buttons, it will also pair with a Windows PC, which I did with no trouble at all. The windows version recognized the keyboard right away.
Typing on the MX Keys for Mac has a very similar feel to the wireless Apple keyboard with short key throws and the same satisfying tap you get with the short throw keys. The satiny feel of the perfect stroke keys along with the curved indent make it a joy to type on, and unlike the older Apple wireless keyboards, this also has the built-in number pad which always wished my Apple keyboard had (the new wireless magic keyboards do have the number pad).
My favorite feature on this keyboard is the Smart Illumination backlit keys. It automatically lights when it senses your hand get close and lights the keyboard up. There are six brightness levels and off. Logitech says a charge on the MX Keys will last approximately 10 days using the back light or up to 5 months with the back light off.
Logitech also has a matching wireless mouse to complement the MX Keys for Mac but I prefer the Apple trackpad.
I highly recommend the MX Keys for Mac to everyone.
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The Farenheit Flare is great for the backyard or for your outdoor adventures. This easy to transport fire pit will add warmth and atmosphere. Designed to reduce smoke so you can cozy up and enjoy yourself.
Can this stove be used on a deck?
Per the instructions, this should be placed on a non-flammable surface like concrete and not used on decks, either wood or composite wood. While this is a compact unit, it does get very hot.
2 years, 8 months ago
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RonH
The Soundcore by Anker Select Pro Portable Bluetooth Speaker has powerful stereo sound and BassUp technology to fill any room with high-quality sound, even in the great outdoors. It features built-in LEDs that blink in time to the beat, creating a fun light show. This portable speaker can play up to 16 hours from one single charge and has an IPX7 waterproof rating, making it even great for poolside listening.
Does the Soundcore Select Pro have a mic to answer phone calls.
The Soundcore by Anker Select Pro Portable Bluetooth Speaker has powerful stereo sound and BassUp technology to fill any room with high-quality sound, even in the great outdoors. It features built-in LEDs that blink in time to the beat, creating a fun light show. This portable speaker can play up to 16 hours from one single charge and has an IPX7 waterproof rating, making it even great for poolside listening.
Does the connection for charging other devices use USB-C or USB-A?
The charging port is USB C the port to charge your phone is USB A
3 years ago
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RonH
The Canon imageFORMULA R40 scanner, easy to set up and use, allows users to increase productivity and organization at home or in the office. Quickly convert paper documents to searchable digital files using the bundled software.
Can this scan documents directly onto an external hard drive or thumb drive, without a computer intermediary?
No, the R40 does not have the ability to scan to a thumb or external drive.
3 years ago
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RonH
The Canon imageFORMULA R40 scanner, easy to set up and use, allows users to increase productivity and organization at home or in the office. Quickly convert paper documents to searchable digital files using the bundled software.
can you use as a flatbed?
No, this is a sheet-fed scanner. It does not have a scanning bed like a multi-function device.
3 years ago
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RonH
Wahl Edge Pro Corded Trimmer/Shaver
Does this product have a nose trimmer attachment to remove hair from inside the nose?
No, this product does not have a nose hair trimmer.
3 years, 3 months ago
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RonH
Feel the bass in your bones with Crusher Evo — the latest advancement in the famous Skullcandy Crusher line. Patented Adjustable Sensory Bass technology is an experience that you can’t get in any other headphones. And now, you can even customize the sound to your unique hearing through a quick audio test in the Skullcandy App. So you’ll hear the music exactly the way it was meant to be heard. Critical controls — call, track change, volume, and Crusher Bass — are conveniently located with easy-to-use tactile buttons. Tile finding technology lets you “ring” your headphones if they’re ever lost or misplaced, so you’ll never return home without them. Rapid Charge capability provides 4 hours of listening time on just 10 minutes of charge, and a full charge lets you feel the music for an amazing 40 hours. Crusher Evo is also travel-ready. It folds flat to fit perfectly into the included travel case.
do these come with a usb adapter or do they connect via bluetooth?
These come with a USB charging cable but they only connect via Bluetooth or Aux cable.
3 years, 4 months ago
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RonH
Feel the bass in your bones with Crusher Evo — the latest advancement in the famous Skullcandy Crusher line. Patented Adjustable Sensory Bass technology is an experience that you can’t get in any other headphones. And now, you can even customize the sound to your unique hearing through a quick audio test in the Skullcandy App. So you’ll hear the music exactly the way it was meant to be heard. Critical controls — call, track change, volume, and Crusher Bass — are conveniently located with easy-to-use tactile buttons. Tile finding technology lets you “ring” your headphones if they’re ever lost or misplaced, so you’ll never return home without them. Rapid Charge capability provides 4 hours of listening time on just 10 minutes of charge, and a full charge lets you feel the music for an amazing 40 hours. Crusher Evo is also travel-ready. It folds flat to fit perfectly into the included travel case.
Can these work with a iPad
Feel the bass in your bones with Crusher Evo — the latest advancement in the famous Skullcandy Crusher line. Patented Adjustable Sensory Bass technology is an experience that you can’t get in any other headphones. And now, you can even customize the sound to your unique hearing through a quick audio test in the Skullcandy App. So you’ll hear the music exactly the way it was meant to be heard. Critical controls — call, track change, volume, and Crusher Bass — are conveniently located with easy-to-use tactile buttons. Tile finding technology lets you “ring” your headphones if they’re ever lost or misplaced, so you’ll never return home without them. Rapid Charge capability provides 4 hours of listening time on just 10 minutes of charge, and a full charge lets you feel the music for an amazing 40 hours. Crusher Evo is also travel-ready. It folds flat to fit perfectly into the included travel case.
Does this set of headphones have infrared? Looking for a set for DVD player in my vehicle
No, these do not have infrared. They connect via Bluetooth or aux cable.
3 years, 4 months ago
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RonH
Full-size cleaning without the cord. Full-size Bin. Full-size cleaner head. Now with full-size bin and full-size cleaner head for full-size cleaning, without the cord. ¹ Tested at the cleaner head to ASTM F558, dust-loaded.² Runtime based on consecutive use of two battery packs. Actual runtime will vary based on power mode, floor type, and/or attachments used.³In Boost mode. All other modes achieve at least 99.97% filtration.
Does this model produce a high-pitched noise like the older models? - curious if anyone has a point of reference on noise level.
The motor does have a unique sound but i don't feel its really high pitched and it doesn't bother my dogs.
4 years, 2 months ago
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RonH