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The new Dell 24" Curved Gaming Monitor is equipped with a 4ms Response Time - 165Hz - AMD FreeSync™ Premium Technology featuring Vertical Alignment, Anti-glare with 3H hardness, and 1500R Curvature. Adjustable height and LED screen, this 24" monitor is equipped for ultimate game play.
Customer Rating
5
Inexpensive and Very Accurate Color Reproduction
on March 29, 2021
Posted by: NAMO
Key Features
165Hz Refresh Rate
1920 x 1080 Full HD Resolution
AMD FreeSync Compatible
2 HDMI 2.0 Inputs
1 Full-Size DisplayPort 1.2 Input
1ms MPRT (Moving Picture Response Time)
165Hz Refresh Rate
1920 x 1080 Full HD Resolution
AMD FreeSync Compatible
2 HDMI 2.0 Inputs
1 Full-Size DisplayPort 1.2 Input
1ms MPRT (Moving Picture Response Time)
SET-UP
The monitor comes well packaged and protected. Anyone with a Dell monitor will instantly recognize the steps necessary to get it attached to the stand and set-up for use. This is the same mounting solution Dell has used for years (even my 2012 model Dell UltraSharps use the same mounting system). If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Dell even made the assembly a tool-free, issue-free affair. Excellent!
The monitor comes well packaged and protected. Anyone with a Dell monitor will instantly recognize the steps necessary to get it attached to the stand and set-up for use. This is the same mounting solution Dell has used for years (even my 2012 model Dell UltraSharps use the same mounting system). If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Dell even made the assembly a tool-free, issue-free affair. Excellent!
As notated above the monitor includes what I would consider the basic assortment of available connections. But, it should be just enough to satisfy a vast majority of consumers. There are 3 input connections, 2 HDMI 2.0 inputs, and 1 full-size DisplayPort 1.2 input. Note, there are no analog video inputs. Next to those inputs, is the monitor’s sole output, a 3.5mm headphone jack. There is not a lot of extras built-in, but at this price point, the selections are sufficient, and I think does the job at covering the bases for what the average consumer would need in a quality 1080p monitor.
There are 4 buttons, and a joystick multi-selector on the back of the monitor to adjust the settings and parameters of the monitor. I found the buttons a little clunky and somewhat hard to decipher when initially setting it up. It became more familiar after a few adjustments, but still clunky to me. Thankfully, Dell has developed its excellent: Dell Display Manager Application. A small download allows the user to control and adjust the functions of the monitor with simple clicks of the mouse. The program enables a 2-way communication with the monitor, and it works great!!! You no longer must reach behind the monitor and guess at which button does what. It is a well-executed and implemented program. Dell should be commended on its functionality.
USE
I was all set to hate on this monitor after getting it connected and turned on for the first time. I am an IPS panel snob and when the screen turned on and I could see the hot spots from the edge lit LED’s I had made my mind up that this was going to be an average monitor at best. I was right. The monitor was OK, it had decent color and imaging. I used it for a few hours and it served its purpose well enough. Text was clear. I was able to write up a couple of long overdue Word documents. Web browsing was equally fair. The monitor had a decent picture and didn’t do anything necessarily wrong, but I wasn’t wow’d in any way. So, I decided to hook up my colorimeter and do a calibration now that the new monitor had several hours of break in.
I was all set to hate on this monitor after getting it connected and turned on for the first time. I am an IPS panel snob and when the screen turned on and I could see the hot spots from the edge lit LED’s I had made my mind up that this was going to be an average monitor at best. I was right. The monitor was OK, it had decent color and imaging. I used it for a few hours and it served its purpose well enough. Text was clear. I was able to write up a couple of long overdue Word documents. Web browsing was equally fair. The monitor had a decent picture and didn’t do anything necessarily wrong, but I wasn’t wow’d in any way. So, I decided to hook up my colorimeter and do a calibration now that the new monitor had several hours of break in.
My initial indifference was immediately removed after calibration. The monitor looked vibrant, and colors were much more accurate. The shortcomings and my lack of enthusiasm were gone. The monitor really did have a great image in it after all. I posted pictures of the results of the calibration. This monitor returned a near perfect image and an almost equally perfect D65 color. WOW!!!! This is something that my expensive UltraSharps aren’t able to achieve, nor can my HP Omen gaming monitor. This is one of the most accurate monitors I’ve used to date.
NEGATIVES
There are only two potential negatives that I can think of:
There are only two potential negatives that I can think of:
1. The monitor is only compatible with AMD FreeSync. So, owners of gaming rigs containing nVidia graphics cards will not be able to take advantage of the screen matching refresh rate that nVidia uses (GSync).
2. I’m not sure that a 24” monitor is really wide enough to need to be curved. I will admit that it could just be that I am not totally comfortable with the curved monitor yet, but I just don’t know if there is any really real benefit of the curve at this screen size. Both my Dell UltraSharps are 24” and neither one is curved and I don’t see a need.
CONCLUSIONS
I am incredibly pleased with the performance of this monitor. It has an accurate color reproduction, that covers 99% of the available sRGB color spectrum and a near instantaneous response time, rivaling even the best IPS panels. Text in spreadsheets and documents are clear and images are authentic and natural looking. Games played smoothly with no perceivable lag or stuttering. Even fast paced games like Call of Duty and Forza played cleanly and smoothly with no perceivable lag or tearing.
I am incredibly pleased with the performance of this monitor. It has an accurate color reproduction, that covers 99% of the available sRGB color spectrum and a near instantaneous response time, rivaling even the best IPS panels. Text in spreadsheets and documents are clear and images are authentic and natural looking. Games played smoothly with no perceivable lag or stuttering. Even fast paced games like Call of Duty and Forza played cleanly and smoothly with no perceivable lag or tearing.
While I was fully prepared to give this monitor a mediocre rating after first turning it on, it has completely won me over. I give this a full 5 star rating for its crisp, clear text and extremely accurate color reproduction that rivals or exceeds much more expensive IPS monitors.
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Ninja Foodi Power Blender & Processor has Variable Speed Control with smartTORQUE that blends and powers through at any speed and never stalls. The Power Blender & Processor Pitcher has the versatility of a blender, food processor, and dough mixer in one. 6 preset Auto-iQ programs for one-touch smoothies, bowls, chopping and dough, as well as make frozen drinks and spreads. 1400-peak-watt power-dense motor.
Customer Rating
5
Raising the Blender to a New Level
on March 7, 2021
Posted by: NAMO
UNBOXING AND INITIAL IMPRESSIONS
Initial impressions after unboxing are that Ninja has taken the average kitchen blender to a whole new level. The machine is very sleek and modern looking and has all digital controls. From the overall aesthetics to the components included in the kit, everything has a very upscale and premium look and feel. Quite honestly, it seems that Ninja studied someone as culinarily challenged as me and gave them a machine they could not screw up with.
Initial impressions after unboxing are that Ninja has taken the average kitchen blender to a whole new level. The machine is very sleek and modern looking and has all digital controls. From the overall aesthetics to the components included in the kit, everything has a very upscale and premium look and feel. Quite honestly, it seems that Ninja studied someone as culinarily challenged as me and gave them a machine they could not screw up with.
I often find cooking a frozen pizza challenging. You give me the best of kitchen appliances, and I’ll find some way to screw up a recipe. I have been a Ninja fan ever since I received their air fryer. What they accomplished with their air fryer is something special – they made a kitchen appliance that even I can figure out how to use and prepare a decent recipe with. Wow!!! That is no easy feat. So, I was eager to see if they were able to pull it off with a blender.
USE
Long story short, Ninja did their homework and created yet another appliance that even the most challenged novices like me can easily operate without issue.
Long story short, Ninja did their homework and created yet another appliance that even the most challenged novices like me can easily operate without issue.
Overall thoughtful items are baked everywhere into this product. The blender includes a 1400W motor. That is the most powerful motor I have ever seen in a kitchen appliance. It has a lot of torque. No matter what I tried to make in the blender, the motor did not stall. From seriously thick smoothies to cookie dough, the blender handled it like a champ.
The most impressive feature of the package is the integrated suction cups on the bottom of the machine. Yes, I know, a product with all these cool features and the most impressive thing is the suction cups? Those suction cups are amazing! They saved my hide from a disastrous mess more than once. They hold the blender with enough force to keep it from flying out of control without me holding it down. The very first time I had it loaded it full of frozen fruits and ice, I was messing around with the controls. The smart thing would have been to familiarize myself with the blender before using it. But, why do it the smart way? I hit a couple of buttons and just I was getting ready to hold down the machine, it roared to life. Full power. Those suction cups held strong. They didn’t break loose and the machine churned through the frozen bits without effort. Whew! Awesome!
The controls are super simple and very intuitive. Maybe a professional will find them too simplistic. But, for someone like me, they are a welcome addition. The Auto IQ really does work. Pick your recipe on the display and hit the “Enter” button. The machine does the rest. Its programming is super smart and never failed to make a near perfect result. You can tell the machine was made for the non-chefs and it pays off. However, the machine is also so powerful and capable, that I think even the best of home cooks would find that this blender does anything and everything they could want and then some.
CONCLUSION
I honestly can’t really find anything negative to say about the blender. It is powerful. It’s preprogrammed “recipes” makes it less intimidating for the novices, while still offering the power and performance that an experienced home cook or professional chef would need. It’s safety features are well thought out and nicely incorporated in the design. This is one of the few products that I’ve tried that I’m at a loss for words when trying to find a negative. That is a rare accomplishment. An easy 5 stars!!
I honestly can’t really find anything negative to say about the blender. It is powerful. It’s preprogrammed “recipes” makes it less intimidating for the novices, while still offering the power and performance that an experienced home cook or professional chef would need. It’s safety features are well thought out and nicely incorporated in the design. This is one of the few products that I’ve tried that I’m at a loss for words when trying to find a negative. That is a rare accomplishment. An easy 5 stars!!
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Take outdoor entertainment to the next level with this 2.1 rock speaker system by Sonance. These durable rock-like speakers are weather-resistant and hold up to heat, wind, rain, snow, and UV rays. They resemble large rocks, so they blend in perfectly with the landscaping in any backyard or garden. Two satellite rock speakers and one 10” rock woofer deliver amazing high-quality sound with crystal clear highs and full-bodied bass that blends in among the landscape.
Customer Rating
3
Concept is better on paper than in execution
on March 6, 2021
Posted by: NAMO
UNBOXING and INITIAL IMPRESSIONS
The Magrocks arrive in an extremely large shipping box weighing almost 80 pounds. My initial thoughts were there had to be a ton of padding and fluff to protect the speakers. Not so. While neatly packaged, the shipping weight is really from the speakers and not a ton of packing material. So far so good. Heavily weighted speakers are a must for outdoor use to keep planted during wind and storms.
The Magrocks arrive in an extremely large shipping box weighing almost 80 pounds. My initial thoughts were there had to be a ton of padding and fluff to protect the speakers. Not so. While neatly packaged, the shipping weight is really from the speakers and not a ton of packing material. So far so good. Heavily weighted speakers are a must for outdoor use to keep planted during wind and storms.
The product itself has an attractive design with a pleasing gray color. Sonance took a great deal of effort in designing the overall shape, texture, and coloring of their product and it shows. Like other reviewers have stated, the only area that visually falls short of a quality product is the application of the clear silicone on the underside. While it is great to have them sealed on the bottom from the elements, the random application of silicone is less than pleasing aesthetically and does detract from an overall well designed and executed appearance.
Installation is quite simple. These are “unpowered” speakers, in that they rely solely on the power supplied to them from your source component. Sonance included a recommended wiring gauge chart in the instructions to help you pick the proper size wire for optimal performance. Like always, bigger is better, and I chose to use 14awg, 4 conductor wiring to power the speaker set. This single 4 conductor wire goes directly to the main 10” subwoofer. Inside the subwoofer is a high pass filter, fixed at 150Hz. Frequencies below 150Hz get routed to the sub, frequencies above get routed to the satellite speakers. Each satellite speaker includes approximately 6 feet of speaker wire and those wires go back and also hook up to the subwoofer.
That completes all the steps necessary for installation, aside from hooking your speaker wires to a source component. In my case, it was a spare home theater receiver that I was not using. Power ratings for the amps in the receiver are 120W x7 @ 20Hz to 20kHz, all channels driven. Those specs are important as my experience with the speakers is detailed below.
USE
After programming the receiver to power only the 2 stereo speakers and setting the speaker size to large, I was ready for some outdoor tunes!!!! I turned the volume way down and fired up my source components. I could not hear much. So, I slowly turned the receiver louder and louder, much louder than I usually need to operate it at and I finally got decent volume. Bass response was meh, at best and not worth writing home about. Hmmm, something seemed amiss.
After programming the receiver to power only the 2 stereo speakers and setting the speaker size to large, I was ready for some outdoor tunes!!!! I turned the volume way down and fired up my source components. I could not hear much. So, I slowly turned the receiver louder and louder, much louder than I usually need to operate it at and I finally got decent volume. Bass response was meh, at best and not worth writing home about. Hmmm, something seemed amiss.
Thinking my selection of wire size was limiting current flow, I pulled the speakers back in the house and tried a different set of speaker wires. This time, I used two 30-inch pieces of 12awg speaker wire. The results were the same. Bass response was blah and the speakers sounded harsh and unappealing.
Thankfully, I was able to mess with the Treble and Bass controls and it improved the sound considerably. Lowering the Treble setting down from 0 to negative 2, improved the high frequency response from the speakers. It eliminated the overly bright, harsh, and tinny sound from the speakers. With a little more time committed to EQ adjustments, the speakers now sound quite nice. The mid and high frequency drivers complement each other well. Sonance has nailed the crossover network inside the small speakers and transition between the drivers is smooth without feeling shallow or hollow. Excellent work.
One thing I was never able improve upon is the poor bass performance and overall lack of sensitivity of the entire system. The system is rated at an overall sensitivity of 89dB, which usually isn’t too horrible, but it kills this system. The system’s efficiency is not high enough to effectively utilize the power being supplied to it. After trying a couple different options, the best performance I got out of the system was with my older home theater receiver. It has 7 individual, Monoblock, high current amps, and a huge toroidal transformer. Even with all that power in reserve it does not provide enough current to wake up the subwoofer. Maybe I’m wrong and maybe the subwoofer just doesn’t have enough excursion to produce deep bass. I don’t know. But, what I do know, is this system leaves me wanting for more low end.
CONCLUSIONS
The product is attractively made and decorated. The speakers have a nice heft that will surely keep them planted during the roughest of days and weather. While someone seems to get paid by the amount of silicone they apply to the bottoms of the speakers, it does not detract from the overall aesthetics of the speakers, as the goop is hidden on the bottom.
The product is attractively made and decorated. The speakers have a nice heft that will surely keep them planted during the roughest of days and weather. While someone seems to get paid by the amount of silicone they apply to the bottoms of the speakers, it does not detract from the overall aesthetics of the speakers, as the goop is hidden on the bottom.
With a little time and effort, I was able to coax a very pleasing sound from the smaller satellites. The satellite speakers have good clarity and offer a smooth transition between the drivers. Sonance did an excellent job on the satellite speaker array.
I wish the same could be said for the subwoofer. It just is not efficient enough to offer any real improvement to the overall package. Maybe I was just hoping for a fuller lower frequency sound stage and I set my initial expectations too high. That could very well be. I find the low frequency lacking and not nearly sufficient to do the satellite speakers justice, as they are the stars of this show.
I would look to a system that utilizes more efficient drivers or offers some sort of powered subwoofer option over this product. While the inclusion of a subwoofer sounds like a great idea, I do not feel it offers enough benefit to the overall package. It reminds me of the old saying: “It looks good on paper.”
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By installing eufy Security Smart Lock Touch & Wi-Fi, you will never have to worry about losing your key again and always have secure access to your home. The Smart Lock is powered by a Mabuchi motor that allows you to unlock your front door in less than a second. With a sensor area that is two times larger than on a smartphone, the Smart Lock is less likely to miss your fingerprint. Every time you unlock Smart Lock, the recognition rate improves because of the self-learning AI chip. This Smart Lock is weatherproof with an IP65 rating, so you can rest assured that your home is always secure. The Smart Lock is tested to last for 250,000 unlocks and is designed to still function after 30 years of use.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Alternative to Big Names
on March 5, 2021
Posted by: NAMO
INSTALLATION
This Eufy Smart Lock is replacing my existing smart door lock from Schlage. Like my Schlage, installation was simple and well thought out. I had zero issues and total installation time was about 30 minutes. It could have easily been accomplished quicker, but I tried to follow the instructions and accompanying document step-by-step to see just how thorough Anker (Eufy is a product of Anker) was. Anker was impressively thorough. A person with nothing more than a couple of screwdrivers can easily change out their existing door lock for the Eufy. Instructions are methodical and well organized. A super nice feature is that Anker has included parts in several boxes, all with numbers. The intention is that the homeowner starts at box 1 and works their way through to the last one. Each box includes the parts necessary to complete the next step in lock installation. While I didn’t need to use parts from every single box, I must give major kudos for this approach. It is an excellent presentation and execution. Other manufacturers should take note. Well done!
This Eufy Smart Lock is replacing my existing smart door lock from Schlage. Like my Schlage, installation was simple and well thought out. I had zero issues and total installation time was about 30 minutes. It could have easily been accomplished quicker, but I tried to follow the instructions and accompanying document step-by-step to see just how thorough Anker (Eufy is a product of Anker) was. Anker was impressively thorough. A person with nothing more than a couple of screwdrivers can easily change out their existing door lock for the Eufy. Instructions are methodical and well organized. A super nice feature is that Anker has included parts in several boxes, all with numbers. The intention is that the homeowner starts at box 1 and works their way through to the last one. Each box includes the parts necessary to complete the next step in lock installation. While I didn’t need to use parts from every single box, I must give major kudos for this approach. It is an excellent presentation and execution. Other manufacturers should take note. Well done!
This lock has been updated to include wi-fi versus just Bluetooth like its predecessor. The lock will switch seamlessly between the 2 communications protocols during installation and during operation. I had some issues during a firmware update and wi-fi dropped. Without issue, my phone automatically switched over to Bluetooth allowing me to continue using the lock and its features. Sweet! The lock will require a wi-fi connection in order to send notifications and use its remote features when the user is outside the home. This is one of the first smart products that I’ve installed that picked up my wi-fi and connected without issues. What a welcome breath of fresh air!!! Even though my home network broadcasts the 2.4G and 5G bands with the same SSID, it proved to be a non-issue for my Eufy. This is something that I cannot say about my Schlage, which put up a tremendous fight.
I also appreciate the fact Anker chose to use a rechargeable battery with their Eufy Smart Lock. My old lock used 4 AA batteries for power. Those batteries lasted approximately 3 months with moderate use. Anker claims an estimated battery life of 1 year if you connect their Smart Lock to wi-fi. Wow! If so, that will drastically lower the overall cost of ownership. Granted 4 AA batteries installed 4 times a year isn’t a fortune, but it is an additional and reoccurring expense. The fact that the Eufy’s batteries are rechargeable and have to the potential to last 4x longer is great. I don’t feel the need to have to check the lock every few weeks to make sure there is enough reserve left to keep the lock going for family members.
EUFY APP
The Eufy Smart Lock uses the same Eufy Security app that Anker’s other products use. The Eufy Security app is clean and decently designed. During testing, I always try to use both the iOS and Android versions of the vendor’s app to see how they compare and most importantly, see if the company is committed to providing the same great user experience on one platform as the other. In this regard, Anker excels. Both apps function consistently and reliably on both platforms. Notifications are quick and general navigation and settings are usually intuitive and easy to find.
The Eufy Smart Lock uses the same Eufy Security app that Anker’s other products use. The Eufy Security app is clean and decently designed. During testing, I always try to use both the iOS and Android versions of the vendor’s app to see how they compare and most importantly, see if the company is committed to providing the same great user experience on one platform as the other. In this regard, Anker excels. Both apps function consistently and reliably on both platforms. Notifications are quick and general navigation and settings are usually intuitive and easy to find.
My favorite feature of the Eufy app is the notifications. Like I stated earlier, notifications to my Galaxy smartphone or iPad are nearly instant, where, at times, my Schlage would lag in its notifications. Whether the Eufy is locked or unlocked with a fingerprint or a preassigned 4 – 8 digit numeric code, the app not only tells you the lock was locked or unlocked, but also by which user. The notification system has functioned flawlessly.
PERFORMANCE
This is my first Eufy Smart Lock and to date, it has performed impressively. While it has some quirks compared to my Schlage, it is not any form of a deal breaker. To be fair to Anker, the same could be said about my Schlage. It has some quirks compared to my Eufy.
This is my first Eufy Smart Lock and to date, it has performed impressively. While it has some quirks compared to my Schlage, it is not any form of a deal breaker. To be fair to Anker, the same could be said about my Schlage. It has some quirks compared to my Eufy.
The absolute best feature of this lock is the fingerprint scanner. Eufy stores fingerprints on an encrypted chip in the lock itself. Anyone that uses the Apple fingerprint scanner on their iPhone or iPad will instantly feel at home with this scanner. Fingerprint enrollment takes 8 separate scans and saves them to the lock. However, unlike my iPhone and iPad that take about a second or so to read my print, the Eufy is nearly instantaneous. The lock reads and responds so quickly, I honestly thought at first it was defective. So I tried to different finger than what I had enrolled and sure enough, it didn’t open. My print was unrecognized. The speed at which this lock can read and respond to prints is excellent!!
ISSUES
There are only 2 issues with this lock that I can think of:
There are only 2 issues with this lock that I can think of:
The first, and most significant issue is the poorly functioning firmware update process. Upon installation, the Eufy Smart Lock required 2 immediate firmware updates. During both updates, the smart lock stopped responding and updating at 99% completion. After letting the app remain open and running for at least 5 minutes, I finally had to pull the battery each time to manually reboot the lock. Each time, the lock retained the stored users’ information, but lost its connectivity to my wi-fi network. I had to go in and manually reprogram the device. Eventually, the firmware update did show successful, but not without a couple of moments of anxiety wondering if the unit had bricked itself during the update process.
The second complaint is just really me being picky. I don’t like the size of the lock on the inside of the door. Admittedly, I like that the Eufy is very slender. My Schlage was much thicker, but because of this, the Schlage was almost half the size of the Eufy in length. The Schlage looked sleeker and much less pronounced than the Eufy because of its smaller size. The issue involves the decision by each manufacturer on where to place the batteries. Schlage put their batteries behind the locking mechanism, making the unit smaller overall. Anker chose to put their removable battery pack directly on top of the locking mechanism, make the unit not as thick, but increasing the overall length of the Eufy substantially.
CONCLUSIONS
This is an excellent product. In my opinion, Anker has yet another innovative and well-designed product offering. Simple and thoughtful touches abound. Small things like numbering the boxes in order of installation, to providing a back-up micro USB slot to provide power to the unit should the rechargeable battery die (an old school key is also included should worst come to worst) make this truly appealing to the end user. I can say with first hand experience that this is something my equally priced Schlage smart lock did not include. If its AA batteries died, it died. The many thoughtful features, ease of installation, well thought out app, and overall performance of this product easily earn this a 5 star rating with me.
This is an excellent product. In my opinion, Anker has yet another innovative and well-designed product offering. Simple and thoughtful touches abound. Small things like numbering the boxes in order of installation, to providing a back-up micro USB slot to provide power to the unit should the rechargeable battery die (an old school key is also included should worst come to worst) make this truly appealing to the end user. I can say with first hand experience that this is something my equally priced Schlage smart lock did not include. If its AA batteries died, it died. The many thoughtful features, ease of installation, well thought out app, and overall performance of this product easily earn this a 5 star rating with me.
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Get organized — quickly and easily — with the WorkForce ES-580W wireless duplex desktop document scanner. This reliable performer makes it easy to scan to your smartphone, tablet or online storage account1 from your desktop or your mobile device. You can even scan directly to a USB memory drive without using a computer. A 4.3" touchscreen enables quick, effortless navigation, while a 100-sheet Auto Document Feeder allows you to breeze through stacks of documents. Scan pages at up to 35 ppm/70 ipm2, capturing both sides in one pass. Intuitive Epson® ScanSmart Software1 means you can easily preview, email and upload your scans. The included TWAIN driver ensures compatibility with most document management software. Wirelessly scan to cloud storage accounts1, create searchable PDFs, and get remarkable image quality with Epson Image Processing Technology.
Customer Rating
4
Hi-Speed and Versatile
on January 28, 2021
Posted by: NAMO
Touchscreen Interface
Up to 35 Pages per Minute Scanning
Duplex Scanning in One Pass
Up to 35 Pages per Minute Scanning
Duplex Scanning in One Pass
SET-UP
Initial product configure was simple, but not without issues. With the built-in touchscreen, initial product set-up can be accomplished without a tablet, phone, or PC. Unfortunately, I encountered a nasty firmware bug upon receipt that would not let the unit communicate via Wi-Fi correctly. Not only did the unit display multiple instances of my SSID (my 2.4 and 5GHz channels transmit with the same SSID, leaving frequency negotiation up to my router). There is still only 1 SSID and at one point in time, the Epson listed my SSID three different times. Once I was able to successfully connect to my Wi-Fi, the Epson was still unable to contact the Epson support portal for registration and firmware retrieval.
Initial product configure was simple, but not without issues. With the built-in touchscreen, initial product set-up can be accomplished without a tablet, phone, or PC. Unfortunately, I encountered a nasty firmware bug upon receipt that would not let the unit communicate via Wi-Fi correctly. Not only did the unit display multiple instances of my SSID (my 2.4 and 5GHz channels transmit with the same SSID, leaving frequency negotiation up to my router). There is still only 1 SSID and at one point in time, the Epson listed my SSID three different times. Once I was able to successfully connect to my Wi-Fi, the Epson was still unable to contact the Epson support portal for registration and firmware retrieval.
Fortunately, I was able to use my desktop PC and using the Epson website, download the necessary drivers and software for the scanner. Upon installation, the Epson scanning software flawlessly detected the scanner, as well as notify me of a necessary firmware update. The Epson software for Windows updated the firmware, the scanner rebooted and from then on, I have encountered no further issues whether it be using the scanner via USB or via Wi-Fi.
USE
The scanner is easy to use and has a ton of features built into it. The scanner gives you the ability to scan to a PC, scan from a tablet or phone, scan to a service like OneDrive or DropBox, even scan as a PDF, or a PDF with encryption, just to name a few. There are numerous scanning options and services, a majority of which are accessible without the need for a computer. It is an excellent software suite. Far more than what my multi-function printer/scanner offers from a leading competitor.
The scanner is easy to use and has a ton of features built into it. The scanner gives you the ability to scan to a PC, scan from a tablet or phone, scan to a service like OneDrive or DropBox, even scan as a PDF, or a PDF with encryption, just to name a few. There are numerous scanning options and services, a majority of which are accessible without the need for a computer. It is an excellent software suite. Far more than what my multi-function printer/scanner offers from a leading competitor.
Scanning resolutions include 200, 300, and 600 dpi. Maximum document width is standard 8.5 inches and Epson claims you scan a document up to 240 inches long. I haven’t been able to try it yet, but I want to. Scans are crisp and clear. The unit features ultrasonic double feed detection, along with the ability to scan up to 100 pages at a time from the document feeder. Scans are consistently quick, clear, and most importantly straight. My current scanner often scans documents a little off axis, the Epson will occasionally get one a little off, but way, way less than any other multi-function I’ve owned.
FINAL THOUGHTS
This is an excellent product. The addition of the 4.3 inch touchscreen increases the versatility of the device by not needing a dedicated computer to run software. The scanner can communicate by USB, Wi-Fi, and Wi-Fi Direct. It handles documents quickly, crisply, and with minimal fuss or intervention. Scans are straight nearly all the time and are always clean and clear.
This is an excellent product. The addition of the 4.3 inch touchscreen increases the versatility of the device by not needing a dedicated computer to run software. The scanner can communicate by USB, Wi-Fi, and Wi-Fi Direct. It handles documents quickly, crisply, and with minimal fuss or intervention. Scans are straight nearly all the time and are always clean and clear.
The major issue with this device is the cost. An excellent multi-function printer, copier, scanner can be purchased for the same or less than this product, that is just a scanner alone. While other multi-functions don’t offer the feature-rich, business-oriented software suite this does, some do. While I think this is an excellent device, I am torn at what to give it overall. As just a business-oriented and quality product, I would give it a 5. But, based on its single-focused mission, I would have to rate it a 3, as most people would be better served by a comparably priced multi-function device. I will give it an overall rating of 4.
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Protect provides 24/7 protection against viruses and bacteria.¹ Designed for maximum performance, quiet, clean air delivery, energy efficiency, and smart features. Independently tested and AHAM verifide for a Clean Air Delivery Rate of 270 CFM smoke, 280 CFM pollen, and 275 CFM dust. Best for medium rooms, master bedrooms, and living rooms. Completely filters room air about every 12.5 minutes (approx. 4.8x an hour at 418 ft²) on high. HEPASilent Ultra technology filters 99.97% airborne particles, like viruses and bacteria;² dust, pollen, dander, and mold³, then kills 99%⁴ of the germs caught in the filter.⁵ An activated carbon layer removes gases and odors. GermShield technology proactively monitors conditions and activates to kill germs and prevent growth on the filter.⁵ Quieter than a whisper on low (22 dB) and up to 45 dB on high, and ENERGY STAR rated using less energy than an incandescent lightbulb (up to 47 W) even at high speed. Advanced sensors track airborne particles, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), temperature, humidity, and filter usage and display on the premium LCD interface. Adjust settings like Auto mode remotely from the app. ¹24/7 protection refers to the key function of GermShield technology, activated when the unit is in standby mode. Tested on Staphylococcus Albus & MS2 bacteriophage. This air purifier is not tested against Coronavirus & Blueair does not claim to capture, remove, or kill SARS-CoV-2. ²Third-party tests of airborne viruses & bacteria (H1N1, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli) using GB/T18801-2015 standards. ³Based on third-party testing of removal rate of fine particles according to GB/T18801-2015 standard and pollen removal rate according to AHAM AC/1-2019 standard. ⁴Deactivation of bacteria (Staphylococcus Albus) & virus (MS2 bacteriophage). ⁵Tested on natural flora (bacteria only - excluding viruses) on filter media under normal temperature & humidity conditions
Customer Rating
5
Nearly Silent with Germ Killing Tech
on January 13, 2021
Posted by: NAMO
Key Features
Nearly Silent Operation
Germ Shield Technology
App Connected for Monitoring (Wi-Fi)
Auto Controls
Nearly Silent Operation
Germ Shield Technology
App Connected for Monitoring (Wi-Fi)
Auto Controls
INITIAL SET-UP
Unboxing and initial set-up went mostly without issue. The BlueAir has several thoughtful features built in that many competitors do not. I really appreciated the built-in wheels and hidden cord storage on this unit. I had never really thought about those 2 items until I received this unit. Weighing in at 27ish pounds, the BlueAir is not unwieldly, but having those 2 wheels on the bottom is a game changer. All my other HEPA filters were just boxes that needed carried. I never realized how much better something so simple made the initial user experience. Along with that, having the hidden cord storage under the unit is a fantastic design idea. My other air cleaners from different manufactures have always just had their cords dangling behind the machines, often making for tripping hazards. BlueAir has eliminated this issue with its clever, hidden cord management channel at the bottom of the machine. Again, a simple solution, but improved the initial user experience a great deal. I hope others follow suit.
Unboxing and initial set-up went mostly without issue. The BlueAir has several thoughtful features built in that many competitors do not. I really appreciated the built-in wheels and hidden cord storage on this unit. I had never really thought about those 2 items until I received this unit. Weighing in at 27ish pounds, the BlueAir is not unwieldly, but having those 2 wheels on the bottom is a game changer. All my other HEPA filters were just boxes that needed carried. I never realized how much better something so simple made the initial user experience. Along with that, having the hidden cord storage under the unit is a fantastic design idea. My other air cleaners from different manufactures have always just had their cords dangling behind the machines, often making for tripping hazards. BlueAir has eliminated this issue with its clever, hidden cord management channel at the bottom of the machine. Again, a simple solution, but improved the initial user experience a great deal. I hope others follow suit.
This is one of the first air cleaners I’ve used that actually has to “boot up”. It is loaded with a great deal of tech. Fortunately, initial set-up can be completed without any apps or technical expertise, if so desired. The unit can be unboxed and used as a standalone device. To get the most out of the user experience, BlueAir includes a companion app available for iOS or Android. I downloaded and installed the app on my Android 11 based smartphone. Others have stated that they experienced connection issues with the device. I have not experienced any such issue since set-up and installation of the app. While the app did not behave perfectly during the initial set-up and account creation, it did finally complete with only 1 force closing of the app and a restart. Since the initial hiccup, I have had no further issues and the app and air cleaner has worked consistently since.
USE
As I stated earlier, this is not my first large sized air cleaner. I have purchased others from various manufacturers throughout the years. What I can say is that this is by far, the quietest air cleaner I have in my home. I have another new unit from a competitor that is roughly the same size and this BlueAir is less than ½ as loud as BlueAir’s leading competitors’ models. This is the first air cleaner that I have owned that I can put in the family room and not have it distract from normal activities like watching TV. It is quieter than any other models I have tried and used. BlueAir rates the minimum sound level at 22dB. I think they are close. It is barely louder than a whisper on low.
As I stated earlier, this is not my first large sized air cleaner. I have purchased others from various manufacturers throughout the years. What I can say is that this is by far, the quietest air cleaner I have in my home. I have another new unit from a competitor that is roughly the same size and this BlueAir is less than ½ as loud as BlueAir’s leading competitors’ models. This is the first air cleaner that I have owned that I can put in the family room and not have it distract from normal activities like watching TV. It is quieter than any other models I have tried and used. BlueAir rates the minimum sound level at 22dB. I think they are close. It is barely louder than a whisper on low.
BlueAir’s decision to make the unit usable without the companion app is a great idea. All the information you need to monitor your indoor air quality and/or condition of the machine and filters are readily available on the top panel display, as well as in the app. An easily visible status light on the top shows your current air quality. Blue being best, green, yellow, orange, and red. On Auto mode, the BlueAir uses its onboard air quality sensors to dynamically monitor and control fan speed to ensure optimum air quality with minimal fan noise. It is a combination that has worked great so far. The fact that I can get any information I want on the status of my air quality from either the device or the app is a great touch. I appreciate the fact that BlueAir reports back the status of VOC’s and particles in PPM vs just a basic status light.
The most impressive feature of this unit is the active Germ Shield Technology. According to BlueAir, this tech proactively monitors your filters. If bacteria or a virus is detected in the air, the machine will active the Germ Shield Tech when it enters standby mode and actively kill bacteria and viruses that may be trapped in the filter media. Awesome!!! In this day and age, what a fantastic feature. It must be noted, that BlueAir specifically states that this technology has not been tested against the Covid-19 virus.
NEGATIVES
The first negative is the point I just covered. I would like to see BlueAir certify its tech to kill the Covid-19 virus. It would also be great to see the Germ Shield work actively while the machine is in use, not just during times of standby mode.
The first negative is the point I just covered. I would like to see BlueAir certify its tech to kill the Covid-19 virus. It would also be great to see the Germ Shield work actively while the machine is in use, not just during times of standby mode.
The second negative is the brightness of the LED status lights and control panel. While they are a great and easy visual reference of the status of the machine and the indoor air quality, those lights are bright! I like the unit by my bedrooms, but as it stands, the lights are too bright at night. Even using the BlueAir app to dim the display, they are still way too bright for a bedroom. They can be turned off, but a greater range of brightness adjustment would be appreciated.
CONCLUSIONS
There really isn’t anything not to like about this unit. BlueAir has incorporated a lot of thoughtful features into the device. Little things like built-in casters and hidden cord storage are features I never considered or given any thought to, until now. I look at my other devices and think, why didn’t those folks think of this?
There really isn’t anything not to like about this unit. BlueAir has incorporated a lot of thoughtful features into the device. Little things like built-in casters and hidden cord storage are features I never considered or given any thought to, until now. I look at my other devices and think, why didn’t those folks think of this?
I am also impressed with the amount of information BlueAir gives its users. It is a refreshing change to see something that reports what it sees and is doing, versus a status light where you don’t know for sure what is causing the changes in the machine. The display gives you the current humidity levels (an awesome feature for dry winter months), current temperature, parts per million of contaminants, filter life, Germ Shield status, etc. I find myself thumbing through the status reports probably way more than I should.
Add to all this, a machine that will kill germs and bacteria from the inside of itself. What an outstanding feature living in the world we live in today. This is one air cleaner that checks all my boxes and I am happy to give it a full 5 stars. An excellent product.
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Customer Rating
5
Fast, Tough, Well-Designed
on January 3, 2021
Posted by: NAMO
Spoiler Alert – This is one of the best laptops I’ve ever had the privilege to test or use.
HIGHLIGHTS
MIL-STD 810G Mil Spec Tested
Good Selection of Ports
1920 x 1080 Touch Screen Display with 100% sRGB Color Gamut Support
Intel Iris Xe built-in graphics with additional nVidia GTX 1650 Graphics Card
Can be used as a Laptop or in a Tablet Configuration
Aluminum Construction with Hinges Rated for 20,000 Duty Cycles
500GB SSD with Optane, Bluetooth 5.0, and 802.11AX Wi-Fi
MIL-STD 810G Mil Spec Tested
Good Selection of Ports
1920 x 1080 Touch Screen Display with 100% sRGB Color Gamut Support
Intel Iris Xe built-in graphics with additional nVidia GTX 1650 Graphics Card
Can be used as a Laptop or in a Tablet Configuration
Aluminum Construction with Hinges Rated for 20,000 Duty Cycles
500GB SSD with Optane, Bluetooth 5.0, and 802.11AX Wi-Fi
SET-UP
Initial set-up is typical Microsoft with minimal Asus interference of bloatware. All programs and finalization of set-up took place without issue. This was one of the few PC’s I’ve seen that didn’t have some sort of hiccup on initial set-up prior to Windows being fully updated. Good job Asus.
Initial set-up is typical Microsoft with minimal Asus interference of bloatware. All programs and finalization of set-up took place without issue. This was one of the few PC’s I’ve seen that didn’t have some sort of hiccup on initial set-up prior to Windows being fully updated. Good job Asus.
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS
Build quality appears to be VERY good. The laptop is fairly light for all the tech built in, but still feels well-built and very sturdy. I have a one-year-old gaming laptop from another manufacturer with similar specs to this and that laptop feels nowhere near as well-built as this computer. Unlike my other plastic fantastic laptop from a competitor, this laptop just gives the impression of a well-engineered item. The lid opens smoothly, the backlit keyboard functions perfectly with keys having just the right amount of spacing, travel, and feedback. The mousepad is larger than most laptops’ pads and works buttery smooth. Again, compared to my other laptop with similar specs and at a nearly identical price point, this product’s fit and finish is far superior.
Build quality appears to be VERY good. The laptop is fairly light for all the tech built in, but still feels well-built and very sturdy. I have a one-year-old gaming laptop from another manufacturer with similar specs to this and that laptop feels nowhere near as well-built as this computer. Unlike my other plastic fantastic laptop from a competitor, this laptop just gives the impression of a well-engineered item. The lid opens smoothly, the backlit keyboard functions perfectly with keys having just the right amount of spacing, travel, and feedback. The mousepad is larger than most laptops’ pads and works buttery smooth. Again, compared to my other laptop with similar specs and at a nearly identical price point, this product’s fit and finish is far superior.
PERFORMANCE
The laptop has an impressive spec sheet. The computer has an 11th generation Core i7 (4C/8T) processor, 512GB Intel H10 NVMe SSD (PCIe 3.0 x4 with 32GB of Optane Memory), 16GB of DDR4 RAM, 802.11AX Wi-Fi supporting 160MHz bandwidth, Bluetooth 5.0, 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports, and an nVidia GTX 1650 graphics card for discreet graphics. There are many more items that can be listed, but if specs are important, the Best Buy or Asus website does a better job at laying them all out than I can.
The laptop has an impressive spec sheet. The computer has an 11th generation Core i7 (4C/8T) processor, 512GB Intel H10 NVMe SSD (PCIe 3.0 x4 with 32GB of Optane Memory), 16GB of DDR4 RAM, 802.11AX Wi-Fi supporting 160MHz bandwidth, Bluetooth 5.0, 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports, and an nVidia GTX 1650 graphics card for discreet graphics. There are many more items that can be listed, but if specs are important, the Best Buy or Asus website does a better job at laying them all out than I can.
The fans and cooling solution is excellent. My other computers sound like F-15’s spinning up on the runway when they are being used hard. Just starting a gaming session causes the fans to spin at full speed and my other computers sound like they are about to launch into orbit. The Asus thermal solution is much more refined. While the fans are audible, they are not obnoxious. By far the quietest fans I’ve had in a laptop with a dedicated graphics card yet.
Suffice it to say, the laptop performs admirably at all tasks I have asked it to do. Every task I have asked of the computer since receipt has not failed to impress. I have spent dozens of hours writing documents, web surfing, playing videos, playing XBOX games, etc. The computer has not disappointed. XBOX Game Pass games have played smoothly on either the built-in Intel Iris graphics or on the dedicated nVidia card hooked to an external display.
While the display is not the latest and greatest 4k UHD HDR displays in other computers, it also does not leave one wanting more. Text is crystal clear even without using the built-in Windows text tool. Text and images are cleaner and clearer than any other computer I have ever owned. Along with super clear text is beautiful and accurate color reproduction. This display can reproduce 100% of the RGB color gamut and is Pantone certified. It is by far, the most natural looking and accurate display I have had the opportunity to use. This is also the first computer I’ve owned that I have not had to adjust the display properties with a colorimeter to get accurate color reproduction. Truly exceptional.
PORTS AND UPGRADEABILITY
The computer has several ports considering how thin and lightweight it is. Included are 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, a USB Gen 3.2 port, a full-size HDMI port, 3.5mm audio jack port, and an SD card reader.
The computer has several ports considering how thin and lightweight it is. Included are 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, a USB Gen 3.2 port, a full-size HDMI port, 3.5mm audio jack port, and an SD card reader.
The SSD is replaceable. The SSD slot takes a standard 2280 NVMe drive should you need more storage later. Like others have stated, one thing that does not appear to be upgradeable or replaceable is the RAM. I have looked, but can’t tell for sure without intrusive disassembly.
NEGATIVES
There are only a few negatives that I can think of:
1. The RAM does not appear to be replaceable or upgradeable.
2. No 4k UHD screen with HDR support on this model.
3. The laptop does not come with a laptop sleeve or protector to store it in while not in use.
There are only a few negatives that I can think of:
1. The RAM does not appear to be replaceable or upgradeable.
2. No 4k UHD screen with HDR support on this model.
3. The laptop does not come with a laptop sleeve or protector to store it in while not in use.
CONCLUSIONS
As I stated in my first sentence, this laptop is great. It appears to be well made and has all the latest and greatest features available today. I honestly don’t know if you could find a better computer than this without going to the overpriced boutique brands. Excellent job Asus. Excellent Product! 5 STARS.
As I stated in my first sentence, this laptop is great. It appears to be well made and has all the latest and greatest features available today. I honestly don’t know if you could find a better computer than this without going to the overpriced boutique brands. Excellent job Asus. Excellent Product! 5 STARS.
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Upgrade your barbecue setup with this two burner 47-inch Everdure FORCE propane gas grill. The fast ignition speeds up cooking, while the contemporary taps let you control the temperature easily and the cast aluminum construction offers durability. This Everdure FORCE propane gas grill features a high hood that ensures plenty of airflow for consistent results.
Customer Rating
4
Excellent Construction, Poor Documentation
on January 1, 2021
Posted by: NAMO
SET-UP
Initial set-up and assembly were easy enough. There are not a lot of parts to assemble, so total time from unboxing to initial use wasn’t much more than an hour. Having done it once, a person could easily knock that time down in half. The only thing that made the whole assembly process difficult was the poor documentation on the hardware supplied with the grille. The grille includes a bag of screws, washers, and lock washers. The instructions reference screws that are the same diameter, but only 1mm longer or shorter than their neighbors. Normally, it wouldn’t be an issue, but after assembling a bunch of items throughout my lifetime, having instructions that show the actual size of the bolt or screw is an absolute requirement in my book. While assembly was easy due to the design, figuring out the hardware was a pain in the neck and added unnecessary time and complication to something that should be straightforward.
Initial set-up and assembly were easy enough. There are not a lot of parts to assemble, so total time from unboxing to initial use wasn’t much more than an hour. Having done it once, a person could easily knock that time down in half. The only thing that made the whole assembly process difficult was the poor documentation on the hardware supplied with the grille. The grille includes a bag of screws, washers, and lock washers. The instructions reference screws that are the same diameter, but only 1mm longer or shorter than their neighbors. Normally, it wouldn’t be an issue, but after assembling a bunch of items throughout my lifetime, having instructions that show the actual size of the bolt or screw is an absolute requirement in my book. While assembly was easy due to the design, figuring out the hardware was a pain in the neck and added unnecessary time and complication to something that should be straightforward.
DESIGN
The absolute best design feature of this grille is the fact that it is made from aluminum. Anyone that has owned a grille stored outdoors, knows that eventually the heat and elements take their toll. Whether it be the firebox, burners, cabinet, or something else, the intense heat from cooking, followed by the outdoor elements eventually cause the grille to rust and rot. Some are better made than others, but eventually it will happen.
The absolute best design feature of this grille is the fact that it is made from aluminum. Anyone that has owned a grille stored outdoors, knows that eventually the heat and elements take their toll. Whether it be the firebox, burners, cabinet, or something else, the intense heat from cooking, followed by the outdoor elements eventually cause the grille to rust and rot. Some are better made than others, but eventually it will happen.
This grille looks to stop the rot. The stand is a combination of fiber reinforced plastics with aluminum legs. The fire box is made from cast aluminum with a nice-looking finish on it. Inside are 2 stainless steel burner assemblies. Even the “wings” of the grille are made from aluminum to resist rot and decay. The only thing not aluminum, are the cast iron cooking grates. AWESOME!!! Gone are the days of grilles lasting a couple of years before they rust out and become useless!
USE
The grille lights will light on the 2nd or 3rd strike on every use. The burners put out a claimed 22,000 BTU’s and they heat up quick. A person can fire up the grille and be searing a good steak in a matter of minutes. The cast iron cooking grates add just the right amount of pattern and sear instantly.
The grille lights will light on the 2nd or 3rd strike on every use. The burners put out a claimed 22,000 BTU’s and they heat up quick. A person can fire up the grille and be searing a good steak in a matter of minutes. The cast iron cooking grates add just the right amount of pattern and sear instantly.
As and added bonus, the grille comes with a premium grille cover. The cover is thick and durable and fits the grille and attached 15 pound propane tank perfectly.
NEGATIVES
The cooking grates do an excellent job at providing a top notch sear on your steaks, but suffer from other foods sticking horribly to them. Throwing a couple of turkey burgers on the grille resulted in quite a bit of meat loss from sticking. To be fair, this may be able to be reduced or eliminated by using some non-stick spray or maybe even as the grates get more seasoned. On a positive note, my steaks have never once stuck while searing, so time will tell as I attempt to cook more things aside from steaks and a few burgers.
The cooking grates do an excellent job at providing a top notch sear on your steaks, but suffer from other foods sticking horribly to them. Throwing a couple of turkey burgers on the grille resulted in quite a bit of meat loss from sticking. To be fair, this may be able to be reduced or eliminated by using some non-stick spray or maybe even as the grates get more seasoned. On a positive note, my steaks have never once stuck while searing, so time will tell as I attempt to cook more things aside from steaks and a few burgers.
The second negative is that large opening in the back of the grille. Most all gas grilles have an opening at the back. However, this grille has an opening roughly 3x larger than my current gas grille. This large hole makes it difficult to get a good cook on your food with a little breeze blowing. You must be cognizant of the wind direction and aim the grille appropriately. During my first couple of cooks using the grille on a slightly breezy day, resulted in flame-outs even on the highest heat setting. This is something that I never had happen on my much cheaper grille bought from Big Orange. I was also hoping the large vent would help control the heat in the unit while using it on the lower heat settings, something my current grille and I both struggle with. But it does not. Even on the lowest setting, I routinely see temps rising to 450 degrees.
Lastly, is the price. Does the aluminum construction of the grille really justify a 2 – 4 times price difference to a commonly available competitor? Time will tell. If this grille lasts substantially longer, then maybe. So, I am giving the grille 4 stars because of its unique design and sturdy construction. But, it honestly doesn’t do anything more or better than my current gas grille does.
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Sit back, relax and watch movies with this Epson video projector. It offers 3,300 lumens of color & white brightness to ensure vibrant, accurate colors, and its HD resolution delivers crisp image quality at 1080p. This Epson video projector lets you connect a Blu-ray player or gaming console via an HDMI input for smooth streaming of your favorite media.
Customer Rating
4
Packs a bright picture in a small package
on November 27, 2020
Posted by: NAMO
UNIQUE FEATURES
Bright 3300 lumen output
1080p Full HD resolution
Good color and brightness uniformity
VERY impressive 12000-hour lamp life in Economy Mode
Bright 3300 lumen output
1080p Full HD resolution
Good color and brightness uniformity
VERY impressive 12000-hour lamp life in Economy Mode
USE
The projector carries on the tradition of Epson providing a good quality product at reasonable prices.
The projector carries on the tradition of Epson providing a good quality product at reasonable prices.
The projector installs like all others. You can either place it on a level, flat surface or flip it upside down and hang it from the ceiling. Unlike other Epson offerings, placement is of particular importance, as this unit does not provide any form of lens adjustment. There is no Zoom, Horizontal, or Vertical lens shift. So, obtaining the desired screen size is determined solely by the distance of the projector from the screen. Placement is also critical, as with all projectors, you want to eliminate the need to make any keystone corrections (though, this unit has both a horizontal and vertical keystone correction, if necessary).
The 880 has a limited number of inputs for operation. The only available inputs are USB-A, USB-B, and a single HDMI input. Though, the input selection is quite limited, I personally had no issues. I use an A/V receiver to control input switching, so a single HDMI input is all that is needed. If you don’t have the convenience of a dedicated AVR to do switching and have a lot of different source devices, an HDMI switcher may be in order.
Quite honestly, a home cinema-oriented projector is about one thing: bringing the movie theater experience home. This projector, though not perfect, fills the bill nicely. Long story long: I haven’t seen a projector at this price point deliver a picture with this much brightness. Epson rates light output at 3300 lumens at that seems spot on. It can compete with my Epson 5040 and 3800 in terms of sheer brightness. While all is good on light output, the projector does struggle with contrast ratio. Dark colored objects do get washed out fairly quickly, as the unit struggles with fine detail in dark scenes, even with the Dynamic Iris turned on. To be totally fair to Epson, this is an issue that all LCD projectors struggle with to a varying degree. Some do better at it than others. Is it a deal breaker for this unit? No. Quite honestly, if I wasn’t able to do a side by side comparison with an Epson 3800, I may not ever have noticed the extent of the weakness.
Out of the box picture quality is quite nice. The default settings are pleasing, without being over-exaggerated. Projecting an image to my dedicated 120” screen showed good brightness and color uniformity throughout the image. Again, the projector does struggle with darkly filmed movies, but can hold its own in bright scenes and sports. On a positive note, this projector handles sports very well. Even though it is only a 60Hz display, I noticed no jagged artifacts during fast sports scenes that even some of the best TV’s can struggle with. Well done!
NEGATIVES
Fan Noise. The fan on this model is very loud. Much louder than on my Epson 3800 and Epson 5040. I use Bright Cinema and Eco mode during normal use on my 3800. The fan is not unreasonably loud and is drowned out by the noise on whatever soundtrack is on in the theater, whether it be a video game, movie, music, etc., even with HDR enabled. However, the fan noise on the 880 is always present and noticeable. It can be tempered quite a bit by the careful selection of picture modes, but even then, it is roughly twice as loud as my 3800 (not measured with a meter, just a seat of the pants guesstimate). I find the projector very distracting on Bright Cinema, even with Eco mode engaged. The only way I can make the projector quiet enough to tolerate is by using normal Cinema mode with Eco mode selected. Thankfully, brightness is still sufficient, even if the projector loses some pop in brightness and color.
Fan Noise. The fan on this model is very loud. Much louder than on my Epson 3800 and Epson 5040. I use Bright Cinema and Eco mode during normal use on my 3800. The fan is not unreasonably loud and is drowned out by the noise on whatever soundtrack is on in the theater, whether it be a video game, movie, music, etc., even with HDR enabled. However, the fan noise on the 880 is always present and noticeable. It can be tempered quite a bit by the careful selection of picture modes, but even then, it is roughly twice as loud as my 3800 (not measured with a meter, just a seat of the pants guesstimate). I find the projector very distracting on Bright Cinema, even with Eco mode engaged. The only way I can make the projector quiet enough to tolerate is by using normal Cinema mode with Eco mode selected. Thankfully, brightness is still sufficient, even if the projector loses some pop in brightness and color.
Dynamic Iris. Epson uses this technology in many, if not all, their home cinema line of projectors and it is some great tech. In a nutshell, the projector analyzes the video source for brightness. The Auto Iris can limit light output in dimmer scenes. This is an awesome feature that helps to improve the contrast ratio, as all LCD projectors struggle with their black levels. This is kinda, sorta like local dimming on LCD TV’s. It works fairly well in the 880, but it is not without faults. I noticed a good deal of light pumping on fast scenes. Even with the Dynamic Iris setting at fast, it still struggles to find that perfect setting causing the picture to look like it pulsates at times. It seems to lag a little behind the image displayed. Also, the iris mechanism is LOUD. Much louder than it ever is on my 3800 and 5040. Imagine a quarter inch drive ratchet clicking away in the opposite direction of use. Turning off the Dynamic Iris function would eliminate this issue.
Firmware. Lastly, this projector needs a good firmware update. I think some of these annoyances can be lessened with a good firmware update. My previous Epson projectors exhibited some of these same issues after installation, though to a lesser degree. Future firmware updates helped shore up a lot of those issues over time. So, I have hopes that Epson can refine this product as well. I’m also hoping a future firmware update will fix the Lamp Life monitor of the machine. The first night alone, the projector was used a good 6 hours, including a mixed bag of video games, movies, broadcast TV and YouTube videos. At the end of the night, the total lamp hours still equaled ZERO.
Remote. The supplied remote works well and controls all the necessary functions of the projector. But, I sure would like to see a backlit remote, or even a remote with glow-in-the-dark buttons. The small buttons and print on this remote are nearly impossible to see during a movie.
CONCLUSIONS
Though this unit is not without it flaws and shortcomings, I think it represents a good product from Epson. The images are bright, vibrant, and have good uniformity. While, the projector struggles with darker scenes, these issues disappear with normal content. Quite frankly, this projector performs better, if not much better, than similarly priced products from Epson’s competitors I’ve experienced.
Though this unit is not without it flaws and shortcomings, I think it represents a good product from Epson. The images are bright, vibrant, and have good uniformity. While, the projector struggles with darker scenes, these issues disappear with normal content. Quite frankly, this projector performs better, if not much better, than similarly priced products from Epson’s competitors I’ve experienced.
I also feel many of the issues I experienced with this unit could be lessened or eliminated with a well-engineered firmware update. As it stands now, I would give the projector itself a 3-star rating, but the image quality would easily justify a 4-star rating. I will fully admit that I am a snob when it comes to picture quality and it does take a lot to impress me. With that, I do think this would serve as a great entry-level projector for most folks.
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The Samsung Jet™ 75 Complete Cordless Stick Vacuum features a lightweight and maneuverable design and a removable battery that can be easily swapped* for extended cleaning time up to 60 minutes. Compatible with Samsung Clean Station™ for mess-free, automatic emptying of the hygienic dust bin. *Second battery sold separately.
Customer Rating
5
Quiet Vacuum with a lot of accessories
on November 14, 2020
Posted by: NAMO
KEY FEATURES
3 Power Levels
Diagnostic Indicators
99.999% Filtration
Outstanding Battery Runtime
3 Power Levels
Diagnostic Indicators
99.999% Filtration
Outstanding Battery Runtime
USE
Long story short, the Samsung Jet 75 is an excellent stick vacuum with an impressive runtime of up to 60 minutes.
Long story short, the Samsung Jet 75 is an excellent stick vacuum with an impressive runtime of up to 60 minutes.
The Jet 75 includes a good number of accessories. I have stick vacuums from Samsung’s primary competitor and this vacuum includes more options than a similarly priced competitor’s model. Included with the kit are: Mini Motorized Tool, Crevice Tool, Brush Tool, Turbo Floor Tool, Soft Motorized Floor Tool, Flexible Extension Hose, and a Wall Mount. All the accessories have a nice, premium feel and are easily interchanged, that latch and click solidly into place.
At 6 pounds, the vacuum can be used for extended periods of time without feeling overly heavy or burdensome at the end of sweeping. One of the best features of the vacuum and its attachments are that the turbo brush heads can rotate up to 180 degrees. This easily allows the brush head to go under furniture for easy cleaning. A VERY NICE FEATURE. The vacuum has an on/off button that controls the cleaning modes and power of the unit. Low, Medium, High, and Wet. It must be noted that the Jet 75 does not include the accessories to utilize the Wet cleaning mode of the vacuum, as Samsung claims, per their website, this accessory is only available on the Jet 90.
I had never given it any thought about not having a trigger to turn the vacuum on and off. This is the first vacuum without a trigger. I must admit, now that I don’t have a trigger for control, I like it better than I thought. The ability to change the power level with just a button click and not having to hold down the trigger is a welcome change. I don’t think I would want to go back.
Samsung claims up to 60 minutes of runtime out of a fully charged battery (recharging can take up to 3.5 hours). While I originally thought that was just a marketing claim, I can say that goal is not out of reach. A majority of my home is hardwood. I can vacuum all my hardwood and tile floors, using the Medium power setting and the soft, motorized turbo brush and still have 2 out of 3 bars remaining on the battery. I have more than enough power left to vacuum the remaining carpeted rooms with the Turbo Motorized Brush without needing to charge between. Very Impressive. This is something I cannot get anywhere close to with my current competitor’s stick vacuum.
NEGATIVES
While I have no issues using the vacuum, taller members of my family seem to feel the vacuum could be a little longer / taller. Family members over 6 feet seem to think they need to bend over more than competitor’s products to keep the brush heads in the proper contact with the floor. However, those of us not more 6 feet tall, don’t seem to have any of those issues. So, to be fair to Samsung, it could just be a user issue.
While I have no issues using the vacuum, taller members of my family seem to feel the vacuum could be a little longer / taller. Family members over 6 feet seem to think they need to bend over more than competitor’s products to keep the brush heads in the proper contact with the floor. However, those of us not more 6 feet tall, don’t seem to have any of those issues. So, to be fair to Samsung, it could just be a user issue.
While I really like the soft, motorized brush head for my hardwoods and tile floors, I feel that it has some issues sucking up debris on the backward sweeping stroke. Using the soft brush head on the medium power setting, the motorized tool seems to do a better job at removing dirt and debris from the hardwoods on the forward cleaning stroke than when pulling it back toward me while sweeping. Again, to be fair, this could possibly be remedied by using the High-power setting. But that would prevent me from being able to clean an entire story on a single charge. I must point out, that this tool has ZERO issues getting that dirt and debris on the forward stroke. So, I believe it to be a function of rotation of the roller and the way it covers my hand scraped hardwoods.
CONCLUSIONS
I like this vacuum. It is considerably quieter than its competitor and delivers an impressive amount of runtime off a single charge. The vacuum does good job on hardwood, tile, and even carpet. The Motorized Turbo Brush will pick the carpet’s nap back up just a good as my full-size electric vacuum. Based on the included accessories, the multiple power levels that increase usable time, and good overall build quality, I have no issues recommending this over Samsung’s competitors.
I like this vacuum. It is considerably quieter than its competitor and delivers an impressive amount of runtime off a single charge. The vacuum does good job on hardwood, tile, and even carpet. The Motorized Turbo Brush will pick the carpet’s nap back up just a good as my full-size electric vacuum. Based on the included accessories, the multiple power levels that increase usable time, and good overall build quality, I have no issues recommending this over Samsung’s competitors.
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