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Experience immersive graphics with this HP OMEN X gaming monitor. The 24.5-inch 1080p display has a 240Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time for smooth visuals. Adaptive Sync technology eliminates blurring and tearing, while the adjustable height and angle support simple customization. This HP OMEN X gaming monitor has a DisplayPort, two HDMI and two USB ports for versatile connectivity.
Customer Rating
4
A Strong Performing and Sleek 1080p Monitor
on June 26, 2019
Posted by: NAMO
KEY FEATURES
16 x 9 TN Panel with a Matte Finish
240Hz Refresh Rate
1920 x 1080 Display
1ms Response Time
Ports: Display Port, HDMI, USB
This isn’t an all-encompassing list, just some of the highlights.
16 x 9 TN Panel with a Matte Finish
240Hz Refresh Rate
1920 x 1080 Display
1ms Response Time
Ports: Display Port, HDMI, USB
This isn’t an all-encompassing list, just some of the highlights.
AESTHETICS
This is a sleek monitor. Easily one of the best-looking desktop monitors I’ve seen in a while. The bezels on the sides and top are very thin. It gives the illusion of having no borders around the top and sides. Even the bottom bezel is nothing too thick. The monitor has an LED light on the bottom to illuminate the workspace underneath and is controlled via the HP Omen app or directly via the multi-function joystick on the back of the panel. The light can be set to display 1 of 7 different colors, or cycle through them. The brightness and speed are also adjustable. As expected, the monitor is adjustable vertically, includes a tilt feature, and has a handy headphone hook on the back.
This is a sleek monitor. Easily one of the best-looking desktop monitors I’ve seen in a while. The bezels on the sides and top are very thin. It gives the illusion of having no borders around the top and sides. Even the bottom bezel is nothing too thick. The monitor has an LED light on the bottom to illuminate the workspace underneath and is controlled via the HP Omen app or directly via the multi-function joystick on the back of the panel. The light can be set to display 1 of 7 different colors, or cycle through them. The brightness and speed are also adjustable. As expected, the monitor is adjustable vertically, includes a tilt feature, and has a handy headphone hook on the back.
PERFORMANCE
This monitor performed flawlessly with any desktop app or game I played. The monitor boasts refresh rates of up to 240Hz with response times as low as 1ms. Paired to my GTX 1660Ti, the nVidia Control Panel had no issues recognizing the display. The necessary drivers were automatically downloaded and installed and the G-Sync feature was enabled. G-Sync is Nvidia’s technology that allows the computer to match the monitor’s refresh rate to the video card (similar to AMD Radeon’s FreeSync, which this monitor also supports). This tech is said to prevent screen tearing and artifacting during gaming. I will say that it worked awesome in my tests. Images were razor sharp and gaming was smooth and fluid. Even static images, such as fonts, spreadsheets, photos, etc. were crisp and highly detailed.
This monitor performed flawlessly with any desktop app or game I played. The monitor boasts refresh rates of up to 240Hz with response times as low as 1ms. Paired to my GTX 1660Ti, the nVidia Control Panel had no issues recognizing the display. The necessary drivers were automatically downloaded and installed and the G-Sync feature was enabled. G-Sync is Nvidia’s technology that allows the computer to match the monitor’s refresh rate to the video card (similar to AMD Radeon’s FreeSync, which this monitor also supports). This tech is said to prevent screen tearing and artifacting during gaming. I will say that it worked awesome in my tests. Images were razor sharp and gaming was smooth and fluid. Even static images, such as fonts, spreadsheets, photos, etc. were crisp and highly detailed.
Out of the box color performance was very good. I began my testing and calibration using the “Standard” setting on the Omen monitor. With this setting, the brightness was considerably higher than necessary and the color temperatures were a little too cool (blueish). However, after some measurements with my colorimeter and a few tweaks to the settings, I was able to get the white balance nearly spot on. I have yet to calibrate a monitor that comes this close to the D65 target white balance or has so few color errors throughout the measurement ranges. The end result are images and photos are vivid, detailed, and have true to life colors.
The monitor includes the usual selection of ports found on most monitors. These ports include: USB 3.0, Display Port (1.2), and 2 HDMI ports (2.0).
NEGATIVES
I have only 2 complaints about this monitor. One is the resolution. It is only a 1920 x 1080 monitor. I consider this resolution the bare minimum for today’s standards. Sadly, my 2012 monitors from another manufacturer have higher resolutions than this monitor that is 7 years newer. That being said, my monitors don’t support G-Sync or FreeSync and are only 60Hz.
I have only 2 complaints about this monitor. One is the resolution. It is only a 1920 x 1080 monitor. I consider this resolution the bare minimum for today’s standards. Sadly, my 2012 monitors from another manufacturer have higher resolutions than this monitor that is 7 years newer. That being said, my monitors don’t support G-Sync or FreeSync and are only 60Hz.
Second, is the dynamic range. This is billed as a premium gaming monitor, but yet it still only supports Standard Dynamic Range and doesn’t support High Dynamic Range. I feel this is a glaring omission, as so many games now support Wide Color Gamuts and High Dynamic Range.
CONCLUSION
I really like the look of the monitor. The thin bezels on the top and sides really give the monitor a sleek appearance. Gaming was always smooth and images were crisp, detailed, and vibrant. I never experienced any image tearing, motion blur, or stuttering. The monitor appears built to take full advantage of the latest cards from nVidia and AMD.
I really like the look of the monitor. The thin bezels on the top and sides really give the monitor a sleek appearance. Gaming was always smooth and images were crisp, detailed, and vibrant. I never experienced any image tearing, motion blur, or stuttering. The monitor appears built to take full advantage of the latest cards from nVidia and AMD.
However, if you don’t need a monitor specifically geared toward gaming, I think you could find better. 4k HDR displays are commonplace now and can be had for similar money. Granted these monitors probably won’t have the 240Hz refresh, G-Sync or FreeSync, but that tech is not really needed for non-gamers. A good, high quality HDR image at 60Hz will be sufficient. The HDR monitors offer substantially more detail and definition to images and colors, making them that much closer to being lifelike. However, if gaming is your thing, this is a very good monitor and offers a lot of features most other monitors don’t.
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HP OMEN Obelisk by HP Desktop: Play graphically intense games with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer. You can easily store large amounts of media and other data on the 1TB hard drive and install games and programs on the 256GB SSD for fast access. This HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer has 16GB of memory for multitasking effectively, and the Intel Core i7-9700 processor handles resource-intense programs efficiently.
Customer Rating
4
A Great Performing Desktop That Has a Temper
on June 19, 2019
Posted by: NAMO
KEY FEATURES
9th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor (8 Cores / 8 Threads). This is an octa-core processor without hyper-threading, operating at 3.0GHz, 4.7GHz in Turbo mode.
nVidia GTX 1660Ti Video Card
16GB Kingston HyperX DDR4 RAM +1 Open Expansion Slot
256GB Western Digital SSD + 1TB Western Digital 3.5” HDD
Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11ac Wireless
Ports: 6 USB 3.1 Ports (Gen 1), Headphone, Mic, and Speaker jacks (3.5mm)
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
This isn’t an all-encompassing list, just some of the highlights.
9th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor (8 Cores / 8 Threads). This is an octa-core processor without hyper-threading, operating at 3.0GHz, 4.7GHz in Turbo mode.
nVidia GTX 1660Ti Video Card
16GB Kingston HyperX DDR4 RAM +1 Open Expansion Slot
256GB Western Digital SSD + 1TB Western Digital 3.5” HDD
Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11ac Wireless
Ports: 6 USB 3.1 Ports (Gen 1), Headphone, Mic, and Speaker jacks (3.5mm)
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
This isn’t an all-encompassing list, just some of the highlights.
AESTHETICS
This is a good-looking desktop. It is all black with the HP Omen logo angled on the front. The left side has a clear cover, allowing an unobstructed view of the internals. Cable management within the case is tidy, but the PSU is not modular, so there are quite a few extra wires in the bottom. The components are upgradeable, and the case claims to be a tool-less design with components and dimensions that adhere to the micro-ATX form factor standard. The case has an LED strip on the inside and the HP Omen logo on the front is LED backlit. Both are controlled by the HP Omen app and can be changed from several preset colors or can be set to cycle through the colors independently of each other. Note, that these are not individually addressable LED’s, so each individual LED in the light strip can’t be programmed, it is all or none. Furthermore, you don’t have a full selection of available colors to choose from, there are only about 8 different colors. The included mouse and keyboard serve the purpose but are nothing special. The keyboard is quite compact for a desktop model but is comfortable to type on without feeling cramped. I would have loved to have a backlight option, but sadly it isn’t available on this keyboard. The mouse was even more basic. One that I would not want to spend a lot of time with. I replaced it after about 15 minutes of use. It is cheap and hard to click.
This is a good-looking desktop. It is all black with the HP Omen logo angled on the front. The left side has a clear cover, allowing an unobstructed view of the internals. Cable management within the case is tidy, but the PSU is not modular, so there are quite a few extra wires in the bottom. The components are upgradeable, and the case claims to be a tool-less design with components and dimensions that adhere to the micro-ATX form factor standard. The case has an LED strip on the inside and the HP Omen logo on the front is LED backlit. Both are controlled by the HP Omen app and can be changed from several preset colors or can be set to cycle through the colors independently of each other. Note, that these are not individually addressable LED’s, so each individual LED in the light strip can’t be programmed, it is all or none. Furthermore, you don’t have a full selection of available colors to choose from, there are only about 8 different colors. The included mouse and keyboard serve the purpose but are nothing special. The keyboard is quite compact for a desktop model but is comfortable to type on without feeling cramped. I would have loved to have a backlight option, but sadly it isn’t available on this keyboard. The mouse was even more basic. One that I would not want to spend a lot of time with. I replaced it after about 15 minutes of use. It is cheap and hard to click.
GENERAL PEFORMANCE
Bottom line: This desktop performs extremely well, and it is very quick. The 8 core processor, combined with an SSD, make for a speedy machine. The computer will boot from completely off in about 6 seconds, while most applications open in around 2 seconds. Application access, file saving, file transfers, web browsing are super quick; some of the quickest I have experienced. No applications, even photo and image editing ever seem to fully tax or utilize the system to its full potential.
Bottom line: This desktop performs extremely well, and it is very quick. The 8 core processor, combined with an SSD, make for a speedy machine. The computer will boot from completely off in about 6 seconds, while most applications open in around 2 seconds. Application access, file saving, file transfers, web browsing are super quick; some of the quickest I have experienced. No applications, even photo and image editing ever seem to fully tax or utilize the system to its full potential.
GAMING PERFORMANCE
I have spent many hours and played a lot of games on this computer utilizing Microsoft’s new Game Pass Ultimate. To test the CPU and GPU, all games were played at full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) and all video settings set to their highest values. Resource monitors showed system utilization consistently at 100% for the CPU and 60% for the GPU. I had no issues with any game I installed and played. Frame rates remained consistent and game play never got choppy. I never experienced any screen tearing from the GPU failing to keep up or from the CPU bottlenecking the throughput. The nVidia 1660Ti was able to take advantage of my monitor’s G-Sync compatibility and gaming remained smooth and consistent.
I have spent many hours and played a lot of games on this computer utilizing Microsoft’s new Game Pass Ultimate. To test the CPU and GPU, all games were played at full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) and all video settings set to their highest values. Resource monitors showed system utilization consistently at 100% for the CPU and 60% for the GPU. I had no issues with any game I installed and played. Frame rates remained consistent and game play never got choppy. I never experienced any screen tearing from the GPU failing to keep up or from the CPU bottlenecking the throughput. The nVidia 1660Ti was able to take advantage of my monitor’s G-Sync compatibility and gaming remained smooth and consistent.
NEGATIVES
Cooling. My major complaint with this machine is the cooling. There are 4 fans in the system in total: Chassis, PSU, GPU, and CPU. Normal, daily computing does not even cause the machine to break a sweat. E-mail, web browsing, watching videos, document creation, etc. aren’t even a challenge for the machine. The computer sits there quietly humming away not making itself known. Games, however, are a different story. Games cause the CPU to spike to 100% utilization, with the GPU ramping up along with it. Shortly thereafter, all the fans are running at 100%. This desktop gets loud. Those fans make a lot of noise when gaming. Most concerning is the CPU. It appears that HP has chosen to utilize a stock Intel cooler. It does not seem adequate for the job at hand. After only a minute or two, CPU temperature breaks 80o Celsius and climbs, never falling back under that threshold until after the gaming sessions. To be fair, Intel claims the maximum thermal limit for this CPU is 100C, which I never did hit, but managed to come close. Dumping all that hot air into the case only cooled by a 92mm exhaust fan heats up EVERYTHING inside. HP includes provisions for an AIO (All In One) liquid cooler and I think it is a must have option for gamers or someone using programs that tax the CPU near its full potential (i.e. video editing / transcoding).
Cooling. My major complaint with this machine is the cooling. There are 4 fans in the system in total: Chassis, PSU, GPU, and CPU. Normal, daily computing does not even cause the machine to break a sweat. E-mail, web browsing, watching videos, document creation, etc. aren’t even a challenge for the machine. The computer sits there quietly humming away not making itself known. Games, however, are a different story. Games cause the CPU to spike to 100% utilization, with the GPU ramping up along with it. Shortly thereafter, all the fans are running at 100%. This desktop gets loud. Those fans make a lot of noise when gaming. Most concerning is the CPU. It appears that HP has chosen to utilize a stock Intel cooler. It does not seem adequate for the job at hand. After only a minute or two, CPU temperature breaks 80o Celsius and climbs, never falling back under that threshold until after the gaming sessions. To be fair, Intel claims the maximum thermal limit for this CPU is 100C, which I never did hit, but managed to come close. Dumping all that hot air into the case only cooled by a 92mm exhaust fan heats up EVERYTHING inside. HP includes provisions for an AIO (All In One) liquid cooler and I think it is a must have option for gamers or someone using programs that tax the CPU near its full potential (i.e. video editing / transcoding).
Hard Drive. The machine comes with 1 SSD and 1 3.5-inch HDD, both manufactured by Western Digital. The SSD performs flawlessly and is super quick. The old school rotating hard drive is not as good. It is mounted at the front of the chassis, behind the front panel. I’m not sure if it is because there are no rubber isolators between the HDD caddy and the chassis or just the HDD itself, but the HDD is noisy. It sounds like a rodent is in the computer. Saving files to the drive, Windows 10 indexing, when it gets used for a swap file, it squeaks and makes all kinds of unpleasant noises not typical to normal rotating hard drives. Hard drive tests, including the SMART tests, show it is working so far, but not sure if it will last much longer.
Accessories. Like I mentioned earlier in the review, the mouse and keyboard leave a lot to be desired. I can live with the keyboard, but wish it had, at the very least, basic backlighting. The mouse was a true no-go for me. It was cheap feeling and extremely hard to click. It was not pleasant to use. Sadly, those items are a letdown and do not fit with an otherwise premium feeling system. But, rest assured HP will sell you custom Omen keyboards and mice with any and all options you could want (at an additional cost). I will fully admit, that this is just a small quibble on my part, as I know most serious users and / or gamers will already have their preferred mouse / keyboard combo.
CONCLUSION
This is a very nice computer. The 8-core processor is very powerful. The CPU works well with the installed Western Digital SSD and the Kingston HyperX RAM. Start-up times are quick and application loading is impressively fast. Normal day-to-day use proves to be no challenge for the system. However, load up some graphic intensive games, or CPU intensive programs, and things change. CPU core temps quickly ramp up and the fans become obnoxiously loud. It really detracts from an overall good system and an enjoyable experience. I know that 80C is less than the maximum limit Intel sets for the chip, but it is hotter than I like to run a processor. This is especially concerning as all that heat gets dumped inside the case with the other components before being extracted. If you are a gamer or use CPU intensive apps, I would highly recommend liquid cooling (it would really quiet the system down too). If you are not a regular gamer or don’t use a bunch of CPU intensive apps, this would be a great configuration for just about anyone.
This is a very nice computer. The 8-core processor is very powerful. The CPU works well with the installed Western Digital SSD and the Kingston HyperX RAM. Start-up times are quick and application loading is impressively fast. Normal day-to-day use proves to be no challenge for the system. However, load up some graphic intensive games, or CPU intensive programs, and things change. CPU core temps quickly ramp up and the fans become obnoxiously loud. It really detracts from an overall good system and an enjoyable experience. I know that 80C is less than the maximum limit Intel sets for the chip, but it is hotter than I like to run a processor. This is especially concerning as all that heat gets dumped inside the case with the other components before being extracted. If you are a gamer or use CPU intensive apps, I would highly recommend liquid cooling (it would really quiet the system down too). If you are not a regular gamer or don’t use a bunch of CPU intensive apps, this would be a great configuration for just about anyone.
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Acer Nitro 5 Laptop: Lose yourself in the absorbing multimedia experience delivered by this Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop. The Intel Core i5 processor ensures a lag-free performance, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card delivers immersive visuals on the 15.6-inch Full HD display. This Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop has 8GB of RAM for seamless multitasking.
Customer Rating
4
Good Performance, Poor Battery Life
on June 17, 2019
Posted by: NAMO
KEY FEATURES
9th Generation Intel Core i5 Processor (4 Cores / 8 Threads). This is a quad core processor with hyper-threading, operating at 2.4GHz, 4.1GHz in Turbo mode.
nVidia GTX 1050 Video Card
8GB RAM + 1 Open Expansion slot
256GB SSD + 1 Open Expansion slot
15.6” Full HD Monitor (1920 x 1080)
Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11ac Wireless
Ports: 1 Full Size HDMI, 3 USB Ports (2 are 3.1, 1 is 2.0), USB Type C (Gen 1), Ethernet, and a Headphone/Microphone combo jack.
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
This isn’t an all-encompassing list, just some of the highlights.
9th Generation Intel Core i5 Processor (4 Cores / 8 Threads). This is a quad core processor with hyper-threading, operating at 2.4GHz, 4.1GHz in Turbo mode.
nVidia GTX 1050 Video Card
8GB RAM + 1 Open Expansion slot
256GB SSD + 1 Open Expansion slot
15.6” Full HD Monitor (1920 x 1080)
Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11ac Wireless
Ports: 1 Full Size HDMI, 3 USB Ports (2 are 3.1, 1 is 2.0), USB Type C (Gen 1), Ethernet, and a Headphone/Microphone combo jack.
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
This isn’t an all-encompassing list, just some of the highlights.
AESTHETICS
The laptop weighs in at a little less than 5 pounds, including the 4 cell battery. It is all black with some red accents on the hinge area. The keys all have red lettering with red outlines on important buttons. Overall, it is a very nice design and a good change of pace from the usual black keys with white lettering. As an added feature, the keyboard is fully back lit, of course in red also. The keys are easy and comfortable to type on and have good spacing without feeling too cramped.
The laptop weighs in at a little less than 5 pounds, including the 4 cell battery. It is all black with some red accents on the hinge area. The keys all have red lettering with red outlines on important buttons. Overall, it is a very nice design and a good change of pace from the usual black keys with white lettering. As an added feature, the keyboard is fully back lit, of course in red also. The keys are easy and comfortable to type on and have good spacing without feeling too cramped.
GENERAL PEFORMANCE
Bottom line: I feel this laptop performs well and it is very quick. The hyper-threaded quad core processor, combined with an SSD, make a real difference. Built upon the 14nm Intel chip, you can now have a quad core processor in a laptop and still get some form of battery life. The computer will boot from completely off in about 10 seconds. Most applications open in around 2 seconds.
Bottom line: I feel this laptop performs well and it is very quick. The hyper-threaded quad core processor, combined with an SSD, make a real difference. Built upon the 14nm Intel chip, you can now have a quad core processor in a laptop and still get some form of battery life. The computer will boot from completely off in about 10 seconds. Most applications open in around 2 seconds.
GAMING PERFORMANCE
I have spent many hours and played several games on this computer utilizing Microsoft’s new Game Pass Ultimate. To test the CPU and GPU, all games were played at full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) and all in-game video settings were set to their highest values. Resource monitors showed system utilization averaging approximately 60% for the CPU and 80% for the GPU. While the XBOX service may not fully tax the system to the extreme, I have experienced no issues with any game I installed and played. Frame rates remained consistent. The game play never got choppy and the screen never experienced any tearing from the GPU failing to keep up with the games. There is a sizable fan in the system to keep the computer cool during gaming sessions and you won’t miss it when it comes on. However, I don’t think the fan noise is too bad considering the job it has to do. While not anywhere near silent, it isn’t obnoxiously loud like some laptops. It is quiet enough, that if I’m not gaming, it is barely noticeable, often blending in with the ambient noise.
I have spent many hours and played several games on this computer utilizing Microsoft’s new Game Pass Ultimate. To test the CPU and GPU, all games were played at full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) and all in-game video settings were set to their highest values. Resource monitors showed system utilization averaging approximately 60% for the CPU and 80% for the GPU. While the XBOX service may not fully tax the system to the extreme, I have experienced no issues with any game I installed and played. Frame rates remained consistent. The game play never got choppy and the screen never experienced any tearing from the GPU failing to keep up with the games. There is a sizable fan in the system to keep the computer cool during gaming sessions and you won’t miss it when it comes on. However, I don’t think the fan noise is too bad considering the job it has to do. While not anywhere near silent, it isn’t obnoxiously loud like some laptops. It is quiet enough, that if I’m not gaming, it is barely noticeable, often blending in with the ambient noise.
BATTERY LIFE
Normal laptop use has yielded an average battery run time of around 4 hours. That includes using the screen at the Windows 10 default brightness and a mixed use of apps, video playback, email, web browsing via wi-fi, etc. However, the same can’t be said for game playback. The Windows and nVidia control panel indicate that the system uses the on-chip Intel UHD Graphics for normal computing tasks. Hooking a monitor to the full-size HDMI port and/or gaming will switch over the nVidia graphics card. Playing games yielded a best battery life of 90 minutes. That included quite a bit of time where the system wasn’t being taxed with frame refreshes and most items on the screen were static. Constant, non-stop game play will drain the battery from a full charge in approximately 1 hour.
Normal laptop use has yielded an average battery run time of around 4 hours. That includes using the screen at the Windows 10 default brightness and a mixed use of apps, video playback, email, web browsing via wi-fi, etc. However, the same can’t be said for game playback. The Windows and nVidia control panel indicate that the system uses the on-chip Intel UHD Graphics for normal computing tasks. Hooking a monitor to the full-size HDMI port and/or gaming will switch over the nVidia graphics card. Playing games yielded a best battery life of 90 minutes. That included quite a bit of time where the system wasn’t being taxed with frame refreshes and most items on the screen were static. Constant, non-stop game play will drain the battery from a full charge in approximately 1 hour.
NEGATIVES
Battery life. Acer only includes a 4 cell battery. Most laptops have at least a 6 cell or greater battery for longer runtimes. I think most people, me included, feel that your laptop should be able to last approximately 8hrs on a charge for basic computing, but I don’t get anywhere near that time. I recommend using the power cord if gaming, as the 4 cell battery gets eaten up quickly, if not plugged in.
Battery life. Acer only includes a 4 cell battery. Most laptops have at least a 6 cell or greater battery for longer runtimes. I think most people, me included, feel that your laptop should be able to last approximately 8hrs on a charge for basic computing, but I don’t get anywhere near that time. I recommend using the power cord if gaming, as the 4 cell battery gets eaten up quickly, if not plugged in.
Screen. The full HD screen looks very sharp. It is crisp and bright, but it is just that: a 1080p screen. It isn’t the latest and greatest 4k screen. Furthermore, it is also not a touchscreen, if you are interested in having that feature. While neither the Intel UHD Graphics or the nVidia 1050 GPU could game at 4k, they would be able to provide a 4k image for normal activities and a 4k display would be super nice.
RAM. While no slouch in the speed department, the laptop could prove even faster with the addition of another 8GB stick of DDR4 RAM. Only one module is installed. Installing another DIMM should allow the computer to operate in dual channel memory mode. Dual channel operation would not provide huge performance increase, but it would provide an increase none the less.
Power Connector. The Acer uses a large power brick that plugs into the right side of the laptop with a standard barrel connector. However, I always have problems getting the connector inserted into the receptacle. Enough that I get a little anxiety each time I plug it in to charge, fearing that it will break. This is the only laptop I’ve experienced this with, even though the connector looks like there is nothing wrong with it. Not sure what the issue is and not sure how long the connector will last.
CONCLUSION
All things being considered, this is a very good laptop. I am impressed by the speed and performance. The CPU and GPU are efficient and have proven very capable at any and all tasks I have asked of the computer. The motherboard has open spots for an additional hard drive and an additional DIMM. I do wish it had a 4k touchscreen display, but then that would drive up costs substantially. In reality, the only true complaint that I have is battery life. The 4 cell battery is nothing to write home about and is marginal at best. If you can live with the short battery life, or consistently have a power outlet handy, I think you would be served well. If this laptop had a larger capacity battery, I would absolutely give it 5 stars, but will give it 4 as of now.
All things being considered, this is a very good laptop. I am impressed by the speed and performance. The CPU and GPU are efficient and have proven very capable at any and all tasks I have asked of the computer. The motherboard has open spots for an additional hard drive and an additional DIMM. I do wish it had a 4k touchscreen display, but then that would drive up costs substantially. In reality, the only true complaint that I have is battery life. The 4 cell battery is nothing to write home about and is marginal at best. If you can live with the short battery life, or consistently have a power outlet handy, I think you would be served well. If this laptop had a larger capacity battery, I would absolutely give it 5 stars, but will give it 4 as of now.
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Turn a small space into an immersive gaming area with this Oculus Quest all-in-one VR system. The wireless headset and controllers provide a compact setup and don't require a PC, and the 64GB of storage accommodate compatible VR game titles. This Oculus Quest all-in-one VR system uses Insight tracking technology for instant, accurate response to movements.
Customer Rating
5
Immersive & Very Entertaining
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: NAMO
My experiences with prior VR phone-based hardware had tempered my expectations for this device. However, that quickly changed once I put it on. This is a truly entertaining piece of hardware.
SET-UP
Initial set-up is accomplished via the Oculus app available for both Android and iOS. The app walks you through setting up your Oculus account, connecting to the headset, connecting the headset to your wi-fi, and updating the headsets’ software (if necessary).
Initial set-up is accomplished via the Oculus app available for both Android and iOS. The app walks you through setting up your Oculus account, connecting to the headset, connecting the headset to your wi-fi, and updating the headsets’ software (if necessary).
When you first put on the headset, Oculus includes a handy tutorial on how to use the system. Oculus teaches you the basic button and controller combinations for pointing, grasping, moving, etc. The tutorial includes a couple of different practice “games” that are quite entertaining and after a few minutes, even a novice will have the skills and concepts down.
USE
Before starting your games, Oculus includes a Guardian program to outline your gaming area. Using a low resolution image of the room, you outline your playable area, including the floor. This is to help prevent injury or property damage. The headset will monitor where you are within these predefined boundaries. Get a little too close to an edge and a grid will show up on your screen to alert you. Get a little closer and the area turns red as a final warning before stopping the game and making you move back into your predefined area before you can resume playback. Very nice.
Before starting your games, Oculus includes a Guardian program to outline your gaming area. Using a low resolution image of the room, you outline your playable area, including the floor. This is to help prevent injury or property damage. The headset will monitor where you are within these predefined boundaries. Get a little too close to an edge and a grid will show up on your screen to alert you. Get a little closer and the area turns red as a final warning before stopping the game and making you move back into your predefined area before you can resume playback. Very nice.
After downloading and installing my first game, Vader Immortal, I was blown away. The interactivity that this headset provides is a game changer. You no longer sit in front of a screen and use a controller. This product puts you into the game. The world around you is in full 3-D and interactive. Want to see what’s going on around you? Move your head and look around. Want to pick something up? Reach out with your hand and grasp the object. Need to flip a switch, turn a lever, climb a ladder? Reach out with your hands and do it. The 6 degrees of freedom that Oculus touts with this product is something that is hard to describe and must be experienced to appreciate.
Head movements and controller tracking are spot on. The games and apps change their perspectives with your movements and gestures. The headset includes stereo speakers and the audio is positional as well. Voices, ambient sounds, etc move around in relation to the way you turn your head. Totally immersive.
Battery life on a full charge is approximately 2 hours of constant playback. The headset is rechargeable via an included USB-C cable and charger and each controller uses 1 AA battery (included). Thankfully, the Oculus dashboard displays the current battery percentages of the headset and both controllers.
FINAL THOUGHTS
This is a very good product. The ability to move, look around and interact with your environment without wires or cords is awesome. Images are bright and detailed with little pixelation. I have had no issues with any apps, videos, or games I have downloaded and played. Everything has worked without issue. While it is true there is not a ton of apps and games at present, there is still a decent variety available and most folks should be able to find something that they like.
This is a very good product. The ability to move, look around and interact with your environment without wires or cords is awesome. Images are bright and detailed with little pixelation. I have had no issues with any apps, videos, or games I have downloaded and played. Everything has worked without issue. While it is true there is not a ton of apps and games at present, there is still a decent variety available and most folks should be able to find something that they like.
I would definitely recommend this product.
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The productive smart printer that doesn't just print, it produces. Includes 8 months of ink delivered with HP Instant Ink. Help save time with Smart Tasks. Get automatic two-sided printing, easy mobile printing, Borderless print, and self-healing Wi-Fi. HP voice-activated printing enables your HP printer to work with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
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This is my first HP printer in some time. I have used them in the past and they have been OK, but lately I’ve been using models from another manufacturer. Things have really changed for the better since my last HP printer.
SET-UP
Setting up the printer was a breeze. I downloaded the HP Smart app to my iOS device and it walked me through the set-up process step-by-step. Getting the printer configured, loaded with ink, paper, and finalizing settings took about 10 minutes max. The whole process went without issue. Anyone, even the less technically savvy, should easily be able get the printer up and running without fuss.
Setting up the printer was a breeze. I downloaded the HP Smart app to my iOS device and it walked me through the set-up process step-by-step. Getting the printer configured, loaded with ink, paper, and finalizing settings took about 10 minutes max. The whole process went without issue. Anyone, even the less technically savvy, should easily be able get the printer up and running without fuss.
PRINTING
I will admit, this printer creates very nice and detailed documents. The printer uses a 4 tank set-up for ink and HP claims output at 10ppm in color and 20ppm for black and white with a maximum resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi. My first test was with a 29 page document (using HP’s default settings) that had some photos, colored fonts, and text. Total print time was 2 minutes and 54 seconds. HP numbers appear to be spot on. Text is sharp and crisp. The photos were clear and vibrant with little, if any, pixelation from the ink droplets. Very nice! I have had no issues printing with any desktop, Android, or iOS device. Windows 10 instantly recognized the network printer after my PC’s were booted up. The necessary drivers were automatically installed without intervention or issue. The printer also supports Air Print for iOS devices too. This is especially nice for guests who don’t need to install an app just to print.
SCANNING / COPYING / FAXING
The printer supports a maximum scanning resolution of 1200dpi. My scans have all been crisp and colors seem to be captured and represented very well. The ability to scan to several different services (Google, Dropbox, etc) is convenient and much appreciated.
I will admit, this printer creates very nice and detailed documents. The printer uses a 4 tank set-up for ink and HP claims output at 10ppm in color and 20ppm for black and white with a maximum resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi. My first test was with a 29 page document (using HP’s default settings) that had some photos, colored fonts, and text. Total print time was 2 minutes and 54 seconds. HP numbers appear to be spot on. Text is sharp and crisp. The photos were clear and vibrant with little, if any, pixelation from the ink droplets. Very nice! I have had no issues printing with any desktop, Android, or iOS device. Windows 10 instantly recognized the network printer after my PC’s were booted up. The necessary drivers were automatically installed without intervention or issue. The printer also supports Air Print for iOS devices too. This is especially nice for guests who don’t need to install an app just to print.
SCANNING / COPYING / FAXING
The printer supports a maximum scanning resolution of 1200dpi. My scans have all been crisp and colors seem to be captured and represented very well. The ability to scan to several different services (Google, Dropbox, etc) is convenient and much appreciated.
The copy function works as promised. The printer supports a maximum copy resolution of 600dpi and all my copies have turned out great. Pages are copied and reproduced quickly. For larger documents, the printer has a 35 sheet Auto Document Feeder (ADF). I have fed dozens of pages through the ADF and have not had a page fail to feed or have one load slightly crooked.
HP claims a maximum fax resolution of 300dpi, which is very common for most machines, but I have not been able to test the fax functionality.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Like I stated before, this is my first HP printer in quite some time and I have come away impressed. Technology has really improved even since I bought my last office printer just a couple of years ago. Not only can this printer do what my older printer can do, it does it in half the size. Text is much crisper and photos are vibrant and lifelike. Factor in the ease of set-up, the ability to print, copy, and scan to and from sites and devices with little more than a button push, and the 8 months ($40 credit) that HP includes, I feel it is a very good buy.
Like I stated before, this is my first HP printer in quite some time and I have come away impressed. Technology has really improved even since I bought my last office printer just a couple of years ago. Not only can this printer do what my older printer can do, it does it in half the size. Text is much crisper and photos are vibrant and lifelike. Factor in the ease of set-up, the ability to print, copy, and scan to and from sites and devices with little more than a button push, and the 8 months ($40 credit) that HP includes, I feel it is a very good buy.
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Enjoy movies and other streaming content with this Sony 4K Blu-ray disc player. Built-in Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity allow for media to be streamed in high quality, while a super quick start mode minimizes fuss during use. This Sony 4K Blu-ray disc player has two HDMI outputs for simultaneous use with multiple screens.
Customer Rating
4
Excellent Performance, but is that enough?
on May 12, 2019
Posted by: NAMO
This product performs better than any other 4k Blu-ray player I have ever used. But I have one major reservation about it that I will reveal at the bottom in the summary.
SET-UP
The back contains 2 HDMI outputs, one for A/V, one for audio only. This feature is rarely seen on anything but the premium players. The back also has provisions for USB, Ethernet, and coaxial digital outputs.
The back contains 2 HDMI outputs, one for A/V, one for audio only. This feature is rarely seen on anything but the premium players. The back also has provisions for USB, Ethernet, and coaxial digital outputs.
I always like to go into every piece of equipment I get and manually tweak the settings. Thinking I can do it better and not rely on the machine deciding in its Auto functions. I went against tradition and let the Sony set itself up with Auto, as I think most people will. Aside from an odd Dolby Vision option, the Sony hit it spot on first time. Other than the one DV oddity; Wi-Fi, video, and audio options all went without issue. Super quick and easy. About 2 minutes total.
PERFORMANCE
I was hooked on the first press of the eject button. Lots of folks say you can judge the quality of a product by the behavior of its media tray. If that is the case, this is a great piece. The tray ejected and loaded nearly silently. Disc access was quick and very muted, not a distraction like other players. No more sounds of jet engines spinning up with this Sony.
As I stated in my opening line, this is the best performing 4k Ultra HD Blu-Ray player I have ever used. I have it hooked up to an LG OLED TV and the performance of the HDR10 and Dolby Vision 4k Blu-Rays are outstanding. Blacks are inky and bright scenes in a light controlled room are almost too bright. There is outstanding definition in the darker scenes and the shadow details. Bright scenes are very bright, but still retain fine detail with no visible banding, something that is often missing in other players. This player also does a unique SDR to HDR conversion that Sony claims improves picture quality of SDR material. I normally don’t like a processed image, but I feel this made a subtle and discernible improvement.
I was hooked on the first press of the eject button. Lots of folks say you can judge the quality of a product by the behavior of its media tray. If that is the case, this is a great piece. The tray ejected and loaded nearly silently. Disc access was quick and very muted, not a distraction like other players. No more sounds of jet engines spinning up with this Sony.
As I stated in my opening line, this is the best performing 4k Ultra HD Blu-Ray player I have ever used. I have it hooked up to an LG OLED TV and the performance of the HDR10 and Dolby Vision 4k Blu-Rays are outstanding. Blacks are inky and bright scenes in a light controlled room are almost too bright. There is outstanding definition in the darker scenes and the shadow details. Bright scenes are very bright, but still retain fine detail with no visible banding, something that is often missing in other players. This player also does a unique SDR to HDR conversion that Sony claims improves picture quality of SDR material. I normally don’t like a processed image, but I feel this made a subtle and discernible improvement.
The X800M2 supports all major HDR formats: Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG. In addition, the player also supports the major surround sound formats: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Dolby TrueHD, to name a few. Audio performance was just as clear and pristine as the video playback. Dolby Atmos and DTS soundtracks sounded great. This player has many more audio / video features and playback options. Far too many for this review. Needless, to say, if you have a file, this will probably play it and make it sound or look better.
The Bluetooth feature is a nice touch. The unit easily paired with my Sony headphones and I was able to watch movies silently. Great for late night binge watching and not wanting to disturb the family. I noticed no discernible lag in the Bluetooth transmission compared to the picture.
NEGATIVES
First and foremost, if a majority of your video collection resides in the cloud, this may not be the unit for you. It only supports 3 streaming services: Netflix, Prime, and YouTube. Nothing more. Even more frustrating is that to enable these 3 services, you must agree to allow Sony’s terms of service stating they can see your viewing habits.
First and foremost, if a majority of your video collection resides in the cloud, this may not be the unit for you. It only supports 3 streaming services: Netflix, Prime, and YouTube. Nothing more. Even more frustrating is that to enable these 3 services, you must agree to allow Sony’s terms of service stating they can see your viewing habits.
I was able to lock up the player. Trying to find some HDR videos on YouTube, toggling back and forth between videos, rewinding and fast forwarding, I eventually locked up the player. Totally unresponsive. I had to unplug the unit and wait a little bit before plugging back in. Problem solved. I’m sure it is nothing an app update or firmware update can’t fix.
Dolby Vision must be toggled either on or off. I wish for an Auto option on this setting (I can’t believe I just said it). The unit will not auto switch between HDR10 and Dolby Vision automatically based on source material.
SUMMARY
As I have stated before, I really like this player. It is well built, and the audio and video performance are excellent. Far better than my players that are only a couple of years old. With the SDR to HDR image enhancements and 4k up conversion, audio and video processing have been getting better and better.
Why only a 4-star review after all the good words? I will say: value. Is this a great player? Absolutely. But is it better than a similarly priced XBOX or Sony’s own PS4? I’m not so sure. Even though the picture is slightly better than my XBOX, the audio performance is only on par. Add to that, the XBOX and PS4 can play Blu-Rays (the XBOX will play 4k Ultra HD Blu-Rays and supports HDR), plus can play hundreds of games, and have apps for nearly any and all streaming services available today. I find recommending a standalone Blu-Ray player hard to do.
As I have stated before, I really like this player. It is well built, and the audio and video performance are excellent. Far better than my players that are only a couple of years old. With the SDR to HDR image enhancements and 4k up conversion, audio and video processing have been getting better and better.
Why only a 4-star review after all the good words? I will say: value. Is this a great player? Absolutely. But is it better than a similarly priced XBOX or Sony’s own PS4? I’m not so sure. Even though the picture is slightly better than my XBOX, the audio performance is only on par. Add to that, the XBOX and PS4 can play Blu-Rays (the XBOX will play 4k Ultra HD Blu-Rays and supports HDR), plus can play hundreds of games, and have apps for nearly any and all streaming services available today. I find recommending a standalone Blu-Ray player hard to do.
My opinion: if you only want outstanding audio/video quality without all the extras, I don’t think you will be disappointed by this player. It really is a great product. However, for the same price or similar amount, you can get an equally impressive XBOX or PS4. These devices, especially the XBOX, have almost as good video quality, identical audio quality, and can do so much more.
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Control your audio experience with this Jbuds Bands wireless headset. Bluetooth 5 technology delivers CD-like sound via the soft, angled earbuds designed to snugly fit into your ear. This Jbuds Bands wireless headset vibrates when a call comes in, making it convenient for you to leave your workspace without missing important calls call.
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Quick Overview - The ear buds have a fairly stiff plastic strap that goes behind your neck and connects the two drivers. On that strap are two plastic pods. One pod I assume is the battery, and the right pod contains the charging port (micro USB) and audio controls. There are only 3 buttons, so each button serves more than one job. Controls are fairly straight forward, but does take a few times to get them down. Due to their location, I was unable to look down and see the controls, having to rely on feel. After using them for about 15 minutes, the controls become second nature. The box includes an assortment of silicone tips to help fit the drivers in a wide variety of peoples’ ears. Each individual ear bud is magnetic and they can be stuck together when you don’t have them on for hanging or storage. Nice touch.
Positives - The Bluetooth audio is clear and detailed, even when listening at moderate volume. The product is super easy to pair to both Android and iOS devices. The controls for the headphones mostly work as promised. The ear buds vibrate during a phone call, pause your music, and announce the caller’s phone number. They also announce the status of your buds, pairing, etc. Very nice. The pods have a built-in microphone that can be used to answer calls or speak to your Google Assistant or Siri. Conversations are very clear and callers stated they have had no issues hearing or understanding me. Most of my calls take place in an office environment where ambient noise is minimal, so windy days could prove more challenging. The buds support Bluetooth 5.0. Bluetooth 5.0 is more energy efficient than prior versions, so you can get longer listening time with less battery. Note that Bluetooth 5.0 is backwards compatible if your device doesn’t support the protocol. Battery life is rated at 8+ hours and I routinely get a good 10 hours before needing to charge them.
Negatives – Once pushed a little too hard, these buds quickly give up and distort. Returning the audio to a lower level does clear things up once again. Unfortunately, even with the pre-programmed EQ curves, don’t expect any significant bass. While not necessarily a negative, it must be noted that this product does not have any form of noise cancelling technology built-in and relies completely on a good seal in your ear to suppress ambient noise. Speaking of ambient noise, my Android devices seem to cause the headphones to emit a slight hiss a majority of the time. It isn’t terribly loud, but is noticeable mainly during quiet passages in songs and podcasts. Oddly, it isn’t all the time. It will shut off for a few seconds then there is a slight pop and the hiss returns, only to randomly repeat the cycle. I did not notice this behavior with any of my iOS devices. Lastly, voice assistants. I have had absolutely no issues with iOS devices and these ear buds. Double click the center button on the right pod and Siri immediately opens up. The mic works well and Siri understands what I am asking. Responses to my questions and requests are also clear and intelligible. Super slick. Android was another issue. I am unable to get the product to open the Google Assistant no matter what I try. Maybe you will have better luck, but I tried numerous times and ways and have still been unable to get the ear buds to open the Google Assistant as indicated in the documentation.
The final verdict is that I would say these are definitely good replacement ear buds. The audio quality and value are quite good. These headphones offer a lot of features: Bluetooth 5.0, IP66 sweat resistance, easy access to voice assistants, vibration alerts, and voice guidance. For listening to podcasts, news, or music at the office or the gym, these are well worth your consideration, especially if you use an Apple product.
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Get ready for connectivity on the go! The weBoost Drive Reach is the in-vehicle, cell signal booster you never knew you needed. Designed to enhance signal coverage for passenger cars and SUVs, especially in remote areas, whether moving or stationary. The weBoost Drive Reach reaches far away cell towers in remote areas; so, the entire family can stay connected. DIY Installation is simple; the booster kit includes a step-by-step customer installation guide, and no tools are required. Keep your antenna secured on the roof of your vehicle with a powerful magnet-mount or an adhesive disk for non-magnetic roofs. This is how the Drive Reach booster works: 1. Outside antenna pulls in cell signal from the closest tower. 2. Booster amplifies the signal received by outside antenna. 3. Inside antenna distributes this new signal throughout vehicle. Drive Reach is compatible with all U.S. carriers including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and more. The booster is also FCC approved, meaning it meets all guidelines and won’t interrupt or harm any carriers’ signals to and from the cell tower. This quality signal booster is made to last and will continue to improve cell coverage as the world moves towards 5G. When buying a weBoost product, you’ll have peace-of-mind because our customers come first. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we’ll offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. The Drive Reach comes with a 2-year warranty because we stand behind our products. Hit the road with no worries, knowing the Drive Reach is there to keep you connected while you're on the go.
Customer Rating
5
This unit was able to make significant changes
on April 20, 2019
Posted by: NAMO
Weboost claims their product will boost signals up to 50dB. It supports multiple users across multiple carriers. A review of the installation sheet indicates that the Weboost supports the following: Bands 12, 13, and 17 in 700MHz; Band 5 in 800MHz; Band 4 in 1700MHz; and Bands 2 & 25 in 1900MHz. For those unfamiliar with the banding scheme it roughly equates to the following:
AT&T typically uses Bands: 4, 5, 12, 30 and Band 2 for PCS
Verizon typically uses Bands: 1, 2, 4, 13
T-Mobile typically uses Bands: 2, 4, 12
Sprint typically uses Bands: 25, 26, 41
GoogleFi typically uses Bands: 2, 4, 12, 25, 26, 41
Verizon typically uses Bands: 1, 2, 4, 13
T-Mobile typically uses Bands: 2, 4, 12
Sprint typically uses Bands: 25, 26, 41
GoogleFi typically uses Bands: 2, 4, 12, 25, 26, 41
The bands listed above are applicable to 4G LTE and this is by no means an exhaustive list as there are many more bands in use today. There are also many more carriers, and they too use some or all of these bands listed above. As a whole, Weboost seems to support a majority of the commonly used bands from the major carriers.
The device is quite simple to install. The steps are clearly marked on the antenna packages, on the device, and in the instructions. First, install the outside antenna (it is about 3" tall and is magnetic). But, includes an adhesive pad for those with aluminum vehicles. Next, install the inside antenna that the cellular devices will connect to. Find a desired mounting location for the amplifier unit, it measures approximately 4.5” wide, 6” tall, and 2” high and install the amplifier. Hook your antennas to Weboost and run the included power cable to a 12V outlet. The included power cable even includes a USB port to charge your devices. Nice touch. Once power is connected and the unit turned on, the device boots up. If everything was hooked up correctly and you installed your outside antenna in a good spot, the LED indicator light will turn solid green indicating that it is receiving cellular signals. That's it. You don't have to do anything to your phone. It requires no special pairing or software to make the Weboost function.
How did the Weboost actually perform? The following were results I achieved during tests from various known low cell signal locations. Tests will always vary slightly based on many factors, from location, congestion on the network, interference from surrounding businesses, foliage, etc. The results below were from a very popular network speed testing app. The devices included a mix of Android and iOS devices and this network speed testing app was installed on each device. I won’t list each and every test I conducted, but here are common results:
Before:
T-Mobile: Down: 41.7 Up: 1.01
Verizon: Down: 3.62 Up: 0.04
AT&T: Down: 27.3 Up: 7.75
T-Mobile: Down: 41.7 Up: 1.01
Verizon: Down: 3.62 Up: 0.04
AT&T: Down: 27.3 Up: 7.75
After installing the Weboost:
T-Mobile: Down: 33.9 Up: 34.9
Verizon: Down 18.4 Up: 9.43
AT&T: Down: 12.8 Up: 17.5
T-Mobile: Down: 33.9 Up: 34.9
Verizon: Down 18.4 Up: 9.43
AT&T: Down: 12.8 Up: 17.5
I would say the WeBoost works well. Even though some of the download speed were slowed slightly, the increase in upload speeds made all the devices seem smoother and speedier with the Weboost. Calls that used to be inconsistent and drop in these locations went through without dropping and without fading. The Weboost was even able to take phones that indicated a 1x connection, to 4G LTE. The Weboost seems well built, and as mentioned before, was very easy to install. The only thing worth noting is that you have to remember that you installed this product and it has an outside antenna. The outside antenna is no match for the brushes and scrubbers at the carwash. Nice product!
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Enjoy music in an exciting way with this portable Sony Bluetooth speaker. The wireless feature offers hands-free usage and the EXTRA BASS gives sound a boost due to the passive radiator, which enhances low-end tones. This Sony Bluetooth speaker is waterproof and dustproof, allowing you to take it to the pool or the beach.
Customer Rating
4
A Very Good Speaker for Its Size
on April 16, 2019
Posted by: NAMO
I will admit that this little speaker exceeded my expectations.
The main speaker itself is approximately 2” in diameter, with unit having an overall diameter of approximately 3”. Sony touts this as an Extra Bass speaker, in that it includes a 2” passive radiator at the bottom of the unit. I will admit that for just a 2” full range speaker with a 2" passive bass radiator, this performs pretty well. I had no issues getting it pair with either an iOS or Android device. Additionally, Sony claims you can pair this with another XB12 and have a stereo speaker pair. Very cool. I was unable to test this feature, I only have the one speaker.
Sony claims that it will last approximately 16hrs on a full charge and this seems reasonable. I have it at work and can listen to the speaker for a couple of days straight before needing to recharge it. The play time includes a lot of quieter listening with a good bit of louder play times mixed in. Battery life is very good.
The speaker is IP67 rated against dust and water intrusion. This is a great feature as you don’t have to worry about it if you take it to the beach, the pool, to workout, etc. Just ensure all the covers are tightly closed. The little speaker also includes a microphone. I have used it several times to answer the phone when it rings in during a listening or workout session. Sound quality on my end is very good and those I talk to say I am very clear on their side as well.
Now, a few of the shortcomings: Push the little speaker too hard at higher volumes and it will distort and the audio will become very poor. It’s just the laws of physics. Lower the volume a little, and the speaker clarity returns and everything is good. This speaker doesn’t get super loud, but has performed adequately in my listening time. It has played plenty loud enough for me at work and at the gym, but it definitely won’t convince you that you are at a concert.
Though small, I have grown to really like the size and form factor. It fits nicely in any cup holder I have tried. I am thoroughly enjoying it at work, as are my co-workers who have commented on how good such a small speaker sounds. I especially enjoy taking it to the gym, where I don't have to worry about any ear buds, headphones or wires. The added features of making the speaker a hands-free device with a built-in microphone and the ability to pair it with a second XB12 was quite clever. Nice job Sony!
Though small, I have grown to really like the size and form factor. It fits nicely in any cup holder I have tried. I am thoroughly enjoying it at work, as are my co-workers who have commented on how good such a small speaker sounds. I especially enjoy taking it to the gym, where I don't have to worry about any ear buds, headphones or wires. The added features of making the speaker a hands-free device with a built-in microphone and the ability to pair it with a second XB12 was quite clever. Nice job Sony!
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Keep rooms clean with this Shark APEX DuoClean with Zero-M corded stick vacuum. Featuring a powerful motor and innovative DuoClean dual brushrolls, this vacuum easily removes dust, dirt and debris from floors and carpets. This Shark APEX DuoClean with Zero-M corded stick vacuum has a slim profile to get underneath furniture.
Customer Rating
5
A good & very useful vacuum
on April 9, 2019
Posted by: NAMO
I didn’t think a vacuum that only draws 5 amps and has just a 9” cleaning path would serve any real purpose for me. My main upright vacuum is a full 12 amps and does a great job at cleaning carpets, hardwoods, and tile. I have had it for several years and it continues to work like new. I tried the Shark in a carpeted room that been swept by my main upright a couple of days earlier. I knew there was no way this lightweight would do too much. After all, it draws less than ½ the power of my upright. I was wrong. The little Shark filled its dirt cup up nearly half full.
The vacuum has two power settings on its power head. 1 for bare floors and 2 for carpet. These settings don’t appear to increase suction power, just increase or decrease the speed at which the brushes rotate. The motorized head has a rotating soft, fuzzy roller and a normal brushed roller behind the fuzzy roller. The motorized head has 2 LED lights to illuminate the cleaning path in front and a red/green LED to let you know if the brush head is turning or not. I was able to stop the brushes from turning while trying to sweep an area rug with a very long shag-type pile. The LED turned red. I shut off the vacuum, waited about 3 seconds and turned the vacuum back on. The LED turned green and brushes started rotating. I never had them stop again. The vacuum swivels at the brush head and the vacuum will lay almost flat to the floor, making it a breeze to sweep under furniture. While it does not go completely flat to the floor because of the motor, I have had no problem reaching under any of my beds or other furniture. The LED's do a good job of illuminating under your furniture so you can see where you have and have not swept.
The Shark has now become the go-to appliance for daily cleanups, even over my cordless stick vacuum from another manufacturer. It is a little awkward when you first start using the vacuum, as the weight is at the top of the vacuum instead of at the base like most uprights. It kind of feels like using a weed eater. With there being no weight on the brush head, you have to be cognizant that the brushes stay in contact with the floor while you use it. But, at less than 10 pounds it isn't tiring to use.
Shark includes a few attachments like a brush and crevice tool and there are many more useful ones that are available for purchase separately. The accessories are easy to attach and don’t require a bunch of steps to get them fitted like a normal upright. The Shark has multiple ways to convert it based on your task. You can use it like an upright, you can use just the motor and an accessory, or you can detach the extension from the powered brush head and use it with the tools to extend your reach.
While I don’t know if this is a suitable replacement for a full size upright, especially for those with larger homes. I could see those that have smaller homes or apartments making this their only vacuum. It is a great vacuum for quick cleanups along with general everyday cleaning. I have even started using it to clean up my cars. It has just enough power to get rid of the grit and grime that accumulates on the floors and mats, and most importantly, the included attachments can reach places my shop vac or upright never could.
It would be great if Shark included a few more attachments with the vacuum instead of making them available at additional cost. In particular, I think they should include the wall mount bracket instead of making it separate. The vacuum won’t stand up by itself unless you remove the motor and clip it to the molded hook at the top of the brush head. I think the wall mount bracket would be a must have accessory.
This vacuum is super convenient and works well. As a bonus, I have not had any hair get wrapped up and stuck around the brush head, and I have tried repeatedly. AWESOME!! I would definitely recommend this product.
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HP OMEN Obelisk by HP Desktop: Play graphically intense games with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer. You can easily store large amounts of media and other data on the 1TB hard drive and install games and programs on the 256GB SSD for fast access. This HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer has 16GB of memory for multitasking effectively, and the Intel Core i7-9700 processor handles resource-intense programs efficiently.
How many cores are there in this pc
8 Cores / 8 Threads. Intel has disabled hyper-threading on its i7 processors.
6 years, 2 months ago
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NAMO
HP OMEN Obelisk by HP Desktop: Play graphically intense games with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer. You can easily store large amounts of media and other data on the 1TB hard drive and install games and programs on the 256GB SSD for fast access. This HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer has 16GB of memory for multitasking effectively, and the Intel Core i7-9700 processor handles resource-intense programs efficiently.
The advertisement and stated processor says its a 9th gen i7-9700 however if you click on the pdf information for this computer it states that it is an 8th Gen i7-8700? Also indicates that graphics are onboard and not the GPU?
It is the 9th Generation 9700 processor with an nVidia GTX 1660Ti graphics card. I believe all the Intel processors include onboard graphics.
6 years, 2 months ago
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NAMO
This Pioneer BDR-XD05S external drive allows you to archive up to 128GB of data on BD-R QL media and up to 100GB of data on BD-R TL media, plus supports DVD and CD formats, so you can burn your favorite movies and music to discs.
can a windows 7 computer boot from this drive ?
You should have no issues as long as your bios supports this feature.
8 years, 1 month ago
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NAMO
This Pioneer BDR-XD05S external drive allows you to archive up to 128GB of data on BD-R QL media and up to 100GB of data on BD-R TL media, plus supports DVD and CD formats, so you can burn your favorite movies and music to discs.
Is this compatible with a Surface Book?
Mine did not work correctly with a Surface Pro, even with a powered hub. It has worked perfectly with every other computer and/or laptop I've tried it with, though.
8 years, 1 month ago
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NAMO
Relax and enjoy your favorite films, sporting events or shows on the expansive 65-inch screen of this LG 4K HD TV. Active HDR with Dolby Vision creates an immersive experience with clear images. This LG 4K HD TV features a thin OLED design, giving the television a slender silhouette that doesn't take up much space.
Difference between the 2016 vs 2017 models? Any one what the pros/cons?
From my research, it appears the big differences are that the 2017 models come with LG's latest OS installed (WebOS 3.5 vs WebOS 3.0). LG has also worked some magic on the video processing too. They are now able to get more detail in the very darkest portions of an image, where the 2016 models would sign off on the darkest details earlier & just represent them as total black. Lastly, they able to tweak the light output on the panels to improve overall brightness, which was a common complaint of the 2016 models that were installed in fairly bright rooms from what I have heard.
Thanks. Hope this helps.
Thanks. Hope this helps.
8 years, 3 months ago
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NAMO
Relax and enjoy your favorite films, sporting events or shows on the expansive 65-inch screen of this LG 4K HD TV. Active HDR with Dolby Vision creates an immersive experience with clear images. This LG 4K HD TV features a thin OLED design, giving the television a slender silhouette that doesn't take up much space.
When is bestbuy going to sell the LG B7 65 inch model?
I don't think they will. It is my understanding that the B7 is identical to the C7, but intended for Costco and/or Sam's only.
8 years, 3 months ago
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NAMO