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GeoBook 120 is a 12.5-inch Windows 10 laptop complete with a 1-year subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal. Powered by an Intel Celeron Dual Core Processor and 4GB RAM, this lightweight laptop makes easy work of essential tasks, browsing and more. 64GB eMMC storage is built in and can be expanded with the addition of a MicroSD card (up to 64GB). GeoBook 120 also features a 2MP webcam, dual microphones and integrated speakers, plus reliable AC Wi-FI.
Customer Rating
4
Chromebook Power Running Windows OS
on September 11, 2021
Posted by: NAMO
KEY FEATURES
Intel Celeron Dual Core Processor (2Cores / 2 Threads)
1366 x 768 Screen Resolution
4GB RAM / 64GB eMMC Hard Drive
Micro SD Card Expandable
Intel Celeron Dual Core Processor (2Cores / 2 Threads)
1366 x 768 Screen Resolution
4GB RAM / 64GB eMMC Hard Drive
Micro SD Card Expandable
INITIAL SET-UP AND CONFIGURATION
Initial set-up did not go as smoothly as I had expected. The laptop failed to start up on initial power on. Windows attempted to load, but I got the dreaded “blue screen of death”. The computer rebooted and insisted that I connect to a wireless network. Upon doing so, the computer did manage to reach out and download the necessary drivers to right itself. After several minutes, the Geo rebooted once again, had to “think” for a little while, and then finally managed to start up.
Initial set-up did not go as smoothly as I had expected. The laptop failed to start up on initial power on. Windows attempted to load, but I got the dreaded “blue screen of death”. The computer rebooted and insisted that I connect to a wireless network. Upon doing so, the computer did manage to reach out and download the necessary drivers to right itself. After several minutes, the Geo rebooted once again, had to “think” for a little while, and then finally managed to start up.
After this initial hiccup, the Geo appears to function properly and I’ve encountered no further errors since, but this behavior is not what was expected of a product from a company that prides itself on its relationship with Microsoft.
USE AND PERFORMANCE
You really need to temper your expectations for this little laptop. It is basically a Chromebook running the Windows 10 OS. For kids in elementary or middle school, or even senior adults that need the basics for web surfing, emails, or Google classroom, this little laptop will work just fine. However, if you need anything more than the bare minimum, this would not be a worthwhile consideration.
You really need to temper your expectations for this little laptop. It is basically a Chromebook running the Windows 10 OS. For kids in elementary or middle school, or even senior adults that need the basics for web surfing, emails, or Google classroom, this little laptop will work just fine. However, if you need anything more than the bare minimum, this would not be a worthwhile consideration.
The Geo ships with an older image of Windows 10 (it ships with the 20H2 update). After initial start-up, the first Windows update takes a substantial amount of time. Set aside a good hour to be safe. After that, the laptop works admirably at its intended purpose. With Windows 10 being locked in S-Mode, it will limit what apps can be installed. For example, it would not let me install the Chrome browser for my son. But that is also a good thing, as it can help limit the chances of getting a virus or other forms malware.
After the initial Windows start-up and Windows update, there wasn’t a lot of room left on the 64GB drive. I went through and deleted as many unwanted programs as I could. Thankfully, Geo doesn’t ship with bloatware. However, after uninstalling all unnecessary apps, doing a good disk clean up, and optimization, I was left with only 28GB of usable space. That isn’t much left if I did want to install Office or some other programs.
The screen isn’t the greatest. It is fairly low resolution at 1366 x 768, but due to its small size, doesn’t look too pixelated. The display is clean and clear enough for the easy reading of schoolwork and/or websites without excessive eyestrain.
After the initial issues during first power up, the laptop has worked without issue. The Wi-Fi connects without fuss and all the ports work perfectly. Speaking of ports, the Geo has a limited selection, but hits the necessary marks (1 USB-A, 1 USB-C, mini-HDMI, headphone, and charging port). Again, minimal, but more than adequate. The inclusion of a mini-HDMI port to allow the connection to a larger monitor is a great feature!
Battery life under heavy use is right around 5 hours. Not bad and should go considerably longer with lighter use. The laptop is small, lightweight and easily fits in a kid’s backpack. The blue color is a nice change from the standard blacks and grays, but the white lettering on the keyboard, makes it hard to read.
FINAL THOUGHTS
At the end of the day, this laptop does exactly what it is intended to do. It makes a good first laptop for a kid, or a good laptop for an older adult that doesn’t need all the bells and whistles of a true Windows 10 laptop costing 2 – 3x more money. Worst case, if you find Windows performing poorly, there is nothing that would prevent you from installing the Chromium OS.
At the end of the day, this laptop does exactly what it is intended to do. It makes a good first laptop for a kid, or a good laptop for an older adult that doesn’t need all the bells and whistles of a true Windows 10 laptop costing 2 – 3x more money. Worst case, if you find Windows performing poorly, there is nothing that would prevent you from installing the Chromium OS.
Additionally, the laptop includes a free year of Office 365. If you already have Office 365 Family (like I do) it converts from a full year for one device, to a 9-month extension to your existing Family membership. That is a deal that is hard to beat. Recommended.
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In competitive gaming, every frame matters. Introducing Acer's KA242Y gaming monitor - the Full HD resolution monitor that can keep up with your game play. Through AMD Radeon FreeSync technology, the game’s frame rate is determined by your graphics card, not the fixed refresh rate of the monitor, giving you a serious competitive edge. Plus, users can enjoy comfortable viewing experience while gaming via flicker-less and low dimming display. The design saves space on your desk and lets you place multiple monitors side by side to build a seamless big-screen display.
Customer Rating
3
Inexpensive / Color Adj. Didn’t Improve Images
on August 18, 2021
Posted by: NAMO
Key Features
1920 x 1080 Full HD Resolution
AMD FreeSync Compatible
1 HDMI 1.4 Input
1ms VRB (Visual Response Boost)
1920 x 1080 Full HD Resolution
AMD FreeSync Compatible
1 HDMI 1.4 Input
1ms VRB (Visual Response Boost)
SET-UP
The monitor comes well packaged and protected. Installation is simple and straightforward. Assembly involved nothing more than tightening 1 screw and snapping the base into the monitor. Note, that this monitor does use a proprietary Acer mount on the back and not the standardized VESA compatible mounts others use. Thankfully, Acer did provide threaded mounting holes for a compatible VESA mount, but neither the VESA mount or mounting screws were included. From unboxing to use took about 2 minutes (it took longer to tidy up my cables than assemble and connect the monitor).
The monitor comes well packaged and protected. Installation is simple and straightforward. Assembly involved nothing more than tightening 1 screw and snapping the base into the monitor. Note, that this monitor does use a proprietary Acer mount on the back and not the standardized VESA compatible mounts others use. Thankfully, Acer did provide threaded mounting holes for a compatible VESA mount, but neither the VESA mount or mounting screws were included. From unboxing to use took about 2 minutes (it took longer to tidy up my cables than assemble and connect the monitor).
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS AND DETAILS
The monitor has a total of 2 inputs, 1 VGA and 1 HDMI. Nothing more. There are no provisions for DisplayPort, USB, nothing. That is a sore omission for me, as with my previous Dell monitor, I used its built-in USB hub for my keyboard, mouse, and any thumb drives I may want to plug in. Those extra USB ports were a welcome addition and are sorely missed.
The monitor has a total of 2 inputs, 1 VGA and 1 HDMI. Nothing more. There are no provisions for DisplayPort, USB, nothing. That is a sore omission for me, as with my previous Dell monitor, I used its built-in USB hub for my keyboard, mouse, and any thumb drives I may want to plug in. Those extra USB ports were a welcome addition and are sorely missed.
The lack of vertical height adjustment is also a bummer. While this monitor does tilt, its height is fixed. While not a deal breaker, the ability to adjust the height of a monitor is a nicety.
USE
Overall picture quality of the display is good, especially at this price point. I am not a fan of Acer’s Super Sharpness enhancement (it is like an old school sharpness control). I find it just adds undesired artifacts to images. Luckily, this feature can be quickly and easily disabled.
Overall picture quality of the display is good, especially at this price point. I am not a fan of Acer’s Super Sharpness enhancement (it is like an old school sharpness control). I find it just adds undesired artifacts to images. Luckily, this feature can be quickly and easily disabled.
Text is clear and legible. However, Windows 10 cannot recognize this display by default and only reads it as a Generic PnP monitor. Even drivers downloaded directly from Acer don’t provide Windows with the necessary files to properly identify the display. Luckily Windows can get enough information via the HDMI connection that it does know the resolution and refresh rate capabilities. I can get a 74.973Hz refresh rate that is flicker free.
This Acer monitor is compatible with AMD Freesync which allows the monitor to match the refresh rate of the graphics card, helping to eliminate tearing. But, gamers need to take note that this is only a 75Hz monitor, so those super high framerate refreshes are not this monitor’s cup of tea.
Acer did put a blue light filter on this monitor, and they did some nice work getting the monitor to dim in a dark room. These two features are a nice and thoughtful feature that can make a difference for late night WFH sessions. It really does help relieve eye strain.
NEGATIVES
1. My biggest gripe with this monitor is its lack of accurate color reproduction. While the monitor has a total of 8 different viewing modes, sadly none of them can get the color temperatures very close. While I was able to achieve a near perfect D65 color temperature, the colors quickly diverge and the monitor’s color temperature becomes cooler and cooler, as can be seen in the results from my calibration.
1. My biggest gripe with this monitor is its lack of accurate color reproduction. While the monitor has a total of 8 different viewing modes, sadly none of them can get the color temperatures very close. While I was able to achieve a near perfect D65 color temperature, the colors quickly diverge and the monitor’s color temperature becomes cooler and cooler, as can be seen in the results from my calibration.
2. There-in lies my 2nd gripe. The monitor has numerous options to fine tune the display to your liking. Between the numerous presets and gamma tweaks, etc. there are options galore. However, none of them seem to work other than the presets. I spent a great deal of time trying to tweak the monitor’s tendency to err towards blue, but no matter what I did in the Gain and Bias adjustments (or as Acer calls it: six-axis color adjustment) mattered in the measurements. You could see the display menu change, but the image being projected on the screen did not change in any way. No matter what I turned on, off, or changed improved the accuracy of the image.
CONCLUSIONS
This is a nicely priced monitor. It offers just as many, if not more, options as its competitors at a price that undercuts many of them. What has me concerned, as I don’t have any similarly priced competitors to compare this monitor to, is did Acer cut too many corners to achieve their price point? For example, this is the first display (monitor or TV) that I’ve ever calibrated where the color controls don’t make any measurable difference in image reproduction.
This is a nicely priced monitor. It offers just as many, if not more, options as its competitors at a price that undercuts many of them. What has me concerned, as I don’t have any similarly priced competitors to compare this monitor to, is did Acer cut too many corners to achieve their price point? For example, this is the first display (monitor or TV) that I’ve ever calibrated where the color controls don’t make any measurable difference in image reproduction.
I also really miss those USB ports on the side of my Dell monitors. They are just super handy to jab a thumb drive into without the need to go over to your desktop. But, as a trade-off you do get a super narrow bezel on the sides and top. It is attractive and modern looking.
In the end, I have to give the monitor just 3 stars, an average rating. Even with the average rating, I would recommend this monitor for someone who just needs a decent display with a tight budget. As far as value goes, this Acer is a good value. You get a lot of features (even though some didn’t make any difference) and performance for the money. The blue light filter and ability to get nice and dim make for easier marathon work sessions. However, if your needs require a monitor for more than the basics like emails, Word docs, etc. I would advise looking for a monitor with a more accurate display, a fuller feature set, or a higher refresh rate if you are a gamer.
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Yes, it's that powerful: Play with performance with a powerful AMD processor and mighty graphics. All that power stays cool with our frosty OMEN Tempest Cooling. We can't stop others from feeling a little envy. Gaming shouldn't feel this good: Feast your eyes on this 16.1 diagonal inch machine, boasting a high resolution and fast refresh rate. The floating hinge design and Audio by Bang & Olufsen show it off while you go off. And the long battery life lets you play even longer. One place. All play. OMEN Gaming Hub is your one-stop shop to elevating your play. From getting rewards just by gaming, to controlling every little performance and lighting option of your machine, the list goes on. Every game, every play, every moment is now in your control.
Customer Rating
4
EXTREMELY POWERFUL, YET QUIET UNDER PRESSURE
on July 26, 2021
Posted by: NAMO
KEY FEATURES
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6e
1TB WD SN730 NVMe SSD
16GB DDR-4 RAM
Ryzen 7 5800H Processor (8 Cores / 16 Threads)
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6e
1TB WD SN730 NVMe SSD
16GB DDR-4 RAM
Ryzen 7 5800H Processor (8 Cores / 16 Threads)
INITIAL SET-UP AND CONFIGURATION
This was a mixed of success and epic fails. Initial boot-up and loading went hassle-free. Windows walks you through all steps, as always, to create your account, get online, etc. However, once Windows update kicked in and went online, things were not as smooth. The initial Windows image appears to have been created prior to May 2021. The computer received a May 2021 update, but only received the 20H2 feature set. No biggie. I installed the May 2021 update, restarted, got the July 2021 update, installed it, restarted the laptop, then it all stopped. I got continued warnings that my PC was missing important updates and security fixes, but no matter what I tried, Windows would not update the PC any further. The Windows Update Assistant said the PC was compatible with 21H1, but it would not install. Hmmmm. Every time I’ve encountered this issue, it has been related to some form of bloatware. Time to dig in.
This was a mixed of success and epic fails. Initial boot-up and loading went hassle-free. Windows walks you through all steps, as always, to create your account, get online, etc. However, once Windows update kicked in and went online, things were not as smooth. The initial Windows image appears to have been created prior to May 2021. The computer received a May 2021 update, but only received the 20H2 feature set. No biggie. I installed the May 2021 update, restarted, got the July 2021 update, installed it, restarted the laptop, then it all stopped. I got continued warnings that my PC was missing important updates and security fixes, but no matter what I tried, Windows would not update the PC any further. The Windows Update Assistant said the PC was compatible with 21H1, but it would not install. Hmmmm. Every time I’ve encountered this issue, it has been related to some form of bloatware. Time to dig in.
After poking around and getting the Microsoft Store and all its associated programs updated, I discovered that HP graced me with several undesired programs. Included in this list are: McAfee, ExpressVPN, and LastPass. Programs are personal choices and I prefer not to use these programs. I tried uninstalling the 3 biggest offenders, hoping it would fix my failure to update issue, but it did not. So, I grabbed my trusty flash drive and went to the Windows Media Creation Tool to download a pure, un-adultered version of Windows from Microsoft.
The clean version of Windows installed without issue. But, with this being a new computer, there were tons of updates and drivers that needed installed. Therein lies my 2nd issue with set-up. I downloaded the Omen drivers from HP’s website and used the self-extracting files to install the drivers for the laptop. The HP files didn’t work. They didn’t extract and install correctly on my machine, leaving me driverless and the laptop operating horribly. Luckily, Windows recognized the NIC after installation and I was able to get to Windows Update via an ethernet cable. From there, Microsoft took care of the rest and properly identified the correct drivers. At last, everything finally worked correctly, and all the latest security updates and patches were installed, but not without a couple of hours’ worth of work.
USE AND PERFORMANCE
Is this machine powerful? Yes, it is. My favorite go-to game for testing is Forza Horizon 4. While it may not be the flavor of the day for most. I enjoy the mindless racing simulator. I set the Power Management feature to balanced using the Omen Command Center and proceeded to benchmark. Forza returned recommended settings at either High or Ultra. With everything cranked up to max or near max levels, the machine returned a respectable average of 42fps. Lowering those levels down could ratchet up the framerates considerably, but the game plays fine at 42fps. The computer could technically be considered GPU bound, if you are a hard-core gamer. At 100% GPU utilization, the CPU was only being taxed at roughly 36%. While not a huge mismatch, there is still a little room for improvement. Further driver refinements may extract more performance from this new graphics chipset over time.
Is this machine powerful? Yes, it is. My favorite go-to game for testing is Forza Horizon 4. While it may not be the flavor of the day for most. I enjoy the mindless racing simulator. I set the Power Management feature to balanced using the Omen Command Center and proceeded to benchmark. Forza returned recommended settings at either High or Ultra. With everything cranked up to max or near max levels, the machine returned a respectable average of 42fps. Lowering those levels down could ratchet up the framerates considerably, but the game plays fine at 42fps. The computer could technically be considered GPU bound, if you are a hard-core gamer. At 100% GPU utilization, the CPU was only being taxed at roughly 36%. While not a huge mismatch, there is still a little room for improvement. Further driver refinements may extract more performance from this new graphics chipset over time.
Speaking of taxing the CPU, just how powerful is the new Ryzen compared to its competition? It is quite impressive. To find out the true compute power, I put it up against my Omen desktop that has a liquid cooled i7-9700 (8 cores / 8 threads) clocked at 3.0GHz. I found a home video that was 26 minutes and 36 seconds in length. It was recorded at 1080p / 30 fps and measured in a little over 7GB. Using Handbrake, my i7 Omen desktop converted my home movie from 1080p/30 to 720p/30 in 7:08. The Ryzen put that i7 to shame. Converting the home video on the Omen laptop took only 5:19. WOW!!! A huge difference. This was strictly using CPU rendering and not using GPU.
Raw compute power is quite impressive. But even more impressive is the quietness of the cooling solution HP created. Handbrake stressed the CPU. During the 5 minute encode test, utilization ranged from 70% to 99% and temps spike momentarily up to 91C. VERY HOT. At the end of the test, the average temp stabilized to 88C. Surprisingly, using a laptop cooler didn’t help the thermals. Even at this temperature and the fans at 100% the laptop remained relatively quiet and was pleasant to use. Unlike my similar Acer Nitro that is distractingly loud and annoying while gaming. I find the annoying whine of the Acer quite tiring after just a few minutes of gaming. Not so with the Omen. HP has done a very good job balancing cooling, airflow, and noise levels.
FINAL THOUGHTS
This is a very attractive option for a gaming laptop. The screen looks nice and calibrates very well, accurately reproducing colors and textures. The keys will take a little while to get used to. I don’t like them as well as some of my other laptops I’ve had, but they work well enough, and the customizable backlighting is a bonus.
This is a very attractive option for a gaming laptop. The screen looks nice and calibrates very well, accurately reproducing colors and textures. The keys will take a little while to get used to. I don’t like them as well as some of my other laptops I’ve had, but they work well enough, and the customizable backlighting is a bonus.
Battery life is not very good. Others have been reporting very good battery life, but I’ve found only about 2 – 3 hours of battery life with casual use and less than 1 hour of life while gaming. The power brick charges the laptop back up quickly, but it is HUGE. Much bigger than any power brick I’ve used to date.
There are plenty of expansion ports to satisfy nearly everyone. These ports include: LAN, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 A, 1 x USB C, SD card reader, 3.5mm headphone, full-size HDMI, and what appears to be a mini display port (I didn’t have a mini-DP cable to test it).
At the end of the day, this is a very powerful laptop that rivals most desktops. While the Radeon 6600M graphics may not be quite as powerful as the latest nVidia options, it still works well and satisfies my graphics needs. My recommendations: HP removes their bloatware from the initial load (as it appears it prevented my laptop from updating correctly), improve their driver support on the website, and lastly find a way to squeeze in a better battery. Still, this is a very satisfying product, that is only held back by the initial configuration woes.
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The WD_Black P10 Game Drive for Xbox gives your Xbox the tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. With up to 5TB* of storage capacity, the WD_Black P10 Game Drive for Xbox is a top-tier external HDD built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their Xbox so they can drive their game the way they choose. Included with your purchase is a 1-month membership of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with access to 100+ games on consoles and PC, plus online console multiplayer.****
Customer Rating
3
THIS IS NOT BLACK BADGE MATERIAL
on July 23, 2021
Posted by: NAMO
INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION
The Western Digital P10 can be used as either an XBOX expansion drive, or as an external hard drive for your PC. Initial set-up was impressively simple. Both my Windows 10 PC and my XBOX recognized and configured the drive instantly with nothing needed other than plugging it in. I did not have to enter Disk Management in Windows 10 to configure any options. The drive was properly formatted and ready for use right out of the box.
The Western Digital P10 can be used as either an XBOX expansion drive, or as an external hard drive for your PC. Initial set-up was impressively simple. Both my Windows 10 PC and my XBOX recognized and configured the drive instantly with nothing needed other than plugging it in. I did not have to enter Disk Management in Windows 10 to configure any options. The drive was properly formatted and ready for use right out of the box.
The drive requires a single USB-A style connection. This sole connection provides for both data and power. I tested and installed the drive on a USB 3.0 port on my PC and on the XBOX One X. Western Digital touts the P10 as having a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface. For those unfamiliar with the new naming conventions (who isn’t), it boils down to this: The USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface is nothing more than the original USB 3.0 interface, renamed. It is the successor to USB 2.0 and can transfer data up to 5Gb/s vs. the 480Mb/s limitation of USB 2.0.
USE
The P10 transferred multiple rounds of test files and data without issue. Both read and write speeds were consistent and nearly identical to Western Digital’s speed claims of up to 140MB/s (which translates to approximately 1.1 Gb/s). Digging into Windows 10 policy settings and changing the drive from its default state of Quick Removal to Better Performance yielded negligible improvements in speed. Results posted with the review reflect speeds achieved using the Better Performance policy setting within Windows 10.
The P10 transferred multiple rounds of test files and data without issue. Both read and write speeds were consistent and nearly identical to Western Digital’s speed claims of up to 140MB/s (which translates to approximately 1.1 Gb/s). Digging into Windows 10 policy settings and changing the drive from its default state of Quick Removal to Better Performance yielded negligible improvements in speed. Results posted with the review reflect speeds achieved using the Better Performance policy setting within Windows 10.
While 140MB/s is not a dismal number, it falls WAY short of the limit of the USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface. Opening the drive up, reveals the reason for the bandwidth limitation. The drive contained within the enclosure is a normal 5400rpm, 2.5-inch laptop hard drive. A drive with this spindle speed will be unable to fully utilize the theoretical limit of the interface it is connected to. Because of this limitation, this drive is unable to support XBOX Series X optimized games. Series X games will need transferred from this drive to the internal HDD for the user to experience the full Series X enhancements.
FINAL THOUGHTS
While this drive works admirably well for what it is, I find it hard to give it a glowing recommendation. Western Digital charges a premium for this drive compared to other WD and competitors’ drives with similar specs and performance (though this drive includes 1 free month of XBOX Game Pass).
While this drive works admirably well for what it is, I find it hard to give it a glowing recommendation. Western Digital charges a premium for this drive compared to other WD and competitors’ drives with similar specs and performance (though this drive includes 1 free month of XBOX Game Pass).
What seals this review, is Western Digital has gone out of its way to market their Black drives as a premium alternative, that is equal to, or better than any of its competitors. Look up any advertising for the Black products and Western Digital will tell you how great their Black products are compared to the competition. I found nothing that qualifies the P10 to earn the Black badge. The P10 is an external storage device that contains the same style hard drive my laptops had 10 years ago.
Had this drive been marketed differently or priced more competitively, I may have reconsidered my review. But, due to Western Digital’s own propaganda, I expect a Black badged product to perform above and beyond its competition. This product does not.
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Designed for Xbox, the RIG 500 PRO HX Gen 2 is everything gamers loved about the Gen 1 edition, with an upgrade. Featuring an all-new steel frame which is lightweight, highly durable and flexible. The dual-material ear cushions help block outside noise while also providing enduring comfort. Signature RIG exoskeleton earcups encompass low distortion 50mm drivers that are engineered for 3D game audio. Including a 2-year Dolby Atmos activation code, you can now react faster and more accurately as you can detect the distance and direction of your threats.
Customer Rating
5
Good Sounding and High in Value
on July 6, 2021
Posted by: NAMO
Key Features
Full Range Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20,000Hz
Unique & Attractive Styling
2 Year Dolby Atmos Subscription
Full Range Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20,000Hz
Unique & Attractive Styling
2 Year Dolby Atmos Subscription
These headphones offer great value and features for the money.
CONNECTIONS
This is a simple answer. There is only 1 connection for these headphones. It is a single, 3-conductor (Left, Right, Mic) 3.5mm headphone connector. The cord is approximately 3ft long and luckily is just about the right length if you are using an Xbox or PlayStation controller with the headphone jack on it. Note, that if you are plugging directly into your gaming PC, you may need a readily available extension cable. On the plus side, because they use an old-school 3.5mm headphone jack, that makes them compatible with nearly any device with the port.
This is a simple answer. There is only 1 connection for these headphones. It is a single, 3-conductor (Left, Right, Mic) 3.5mm headphone connector. The cord is approximately 3ft long and luckily is just about the right length if you are using an Xbox or PlayStation controller with the headphone jack on it. Note, that if you are plugging directly into your gaming PC, you may need a readily available extension cable. On the plus side, because they use an old-school 3.5mm headphone jack, that makes them compatible with nearly any device with the port.
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS
After unboxing the headphones and plugging into my Windows 10 PC, I was off and going. Windows immediately asks what you plugged into the headphone port & after selecting headset, all functions of the Rig’s were working as intended. I played some music and movie clips before getting into any games. I find games can often mask inadequacies in headphones much more than high resolution music does.
After unboxing the headphones and plugging into my Windows 10 PC, I was off and going. Windows immediately asks what you plugged into the headphone port & after selecting headset, all functions of the Rig’s were working as intended. I played some music and movie clips before getting into any games. I find games can often mask inadequacies in headphones much more than high resolution music does.
At first listen, the headphones sounded fine. Nothing special and nothing to write home about. It is not that they did anything offensive, they just did not have the oomph and pop I had hoped for. For a product that has 50mm drivers, the bass was lacking and the highs, while decent, were not exceptionally bright or clear.
To be fair, speaker & headphone opinions are very subjective. What one person likes, the next one may not. So, no matter what anyone says about a speaker, I always recommend giving them a go for yourself.
To be fair, speaker & headphone opinions are very subjective. What one person likes, the next one may not. So, no matter what anyone says about a speaker, I always recommend giving them a go for yourself.
DOLBY ATMOS SOFTWARE
What really makes these headphones a standout amongst their peers, is the inclusion of 2 years of Dolby Atmos and no additional charge. I went to the Windows 10 store and “Redeemed a Code”. This activated the Dolby Atmos license to my Microsoft account. So, not only was the app available on my XBox One, it was also available on my Windows 10 PC’s. AWESOME!!!!
What really makes these headphones a standout amongst their peers, is the inclusion of 2 years of Dolby Atmos and no additional charge. I went to the Windows 10 store and “Redeemed a Code”. This activated the Dolby Atmos license to my Microsoft account. So, not only was the app available on my XBox One, it was also available on my Windows 10 PC’s. AWESOME!!!!
My earlier experience with the headphones being merely satisfactory were changed! The Atmos app allows for a good deal of audio customization. You can use the pre-defined Atmos settings for Games, Movies, or Music, or create your own custom EQ curves. These settings are all accessible and customizable via the now free Dolby Access app.
The app transforms the headphones. The Dolby app opens the bottom end and creates deeper, fuller sounding bass. The highs, those still not excellent are clearer and less muddled. The Atmos app is a must have. Using the Game Mode with a compatible game is an interesting experience. Dolby Atmos involves object-based sound and using some acoustical magic, Dolby can position the in-game sounds exactly where they would be coming from if you were the one standing on the screen. It is a cool bit of techno-wizardry, that makes games even more enveloping.
NEGATIVES
There are really only 2 negatives that I can find with the Rig 500’s.
There are really only 2 negatives that I can find with the Rig 500’s.
Negative 1: The cord. The cord feels cheap and flimsy. Not sure how well it is going to hold up to repeated use.
Negative 2: The volume adjuster built into the cord not only feels cheap, it also seems to really lower volume more than it increases it. I found myself leaving the volume slider at 100% and adjusting volume via the Windows or Xbox control panel. There seems to be way too much resistance built into the slider.
CONCLUSIONS
At the end of the day, these headphones are a great gaming option. They do not have a lot of whiz bang features, but they are comfortable and seem to be very well made (aside from the cord). The cups fit over my ears and the metal frame of the headphones provided just the right amount of tension on my head without becoming tiring or hurting after several long gaming sessions.
At the end of the day, these headphones are a great gaming option. They do not have a lot of whiz bang features, but they are comfortable and seem to be very well made (aside from the cord). The cups fit over my ears and the metal frame of the headphones provided just the right amount of tension on my head without becoming tiring or hurting after several long gaming sessions.
Add in a free 2-year subscription to Dolby Access and you have a great set of headphones. While out of the box, these may not sound as good as my other gaming headphones, the addition of the Dolby Atmos optimization makes these headphones an attractive alternative, and in my opinion lets them play in a territory outside their price class.
Well done. Excellent product. Recommended.
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Take control of your acoustic experience with Logitech Zone 900, the wireless headset specifically designed to enhance focus and productivity at home. Connect to your smartphone and computer, and seamlessly switch between them to experience great audio, suitable for conference calls and immersive music. Active noise cancelation blocks out the noise around you. With comfort, simple controls, and wireless Qi charging, Zone 900 helps you define your workplace soundscape and stay in your zone. Logitech Unifying technology connects up to six compatible devices with one receiver. Stay focused, stay connected, and stay in your zone no matter where you work.
Customer Rating
3
Lightweight with Good Noise Cancellation
on July 1, 2021
Posted by: NAMO
Key Features
Active Noise Cancellation for Mic
Wireless Qi Charging Option
Logitech Unifying Remote
Active Noise Cancellation for Mic
Wireless Qi Charging Option
Logitech Unifying Remote
CONNECTIONS and FEATURES
The headphones are compatible with Bluetooth or with the Logitech USB Unifying remote. As the remote receiver is USB-A, Logitech does include a USB-A to USB-C dongle to adapt the receiver to virtually any device.
The headphones are compatible with Bluetooth or with the Logitech USB Unifying remote. As the remote receiver is USB-A, Logitech does include a USB-A to USB-C dongle to adapt the receiver to virtually any device.
The Logitech Unifying receiver is a nice piece of hardware. The receiver allows you to connect to 2 Bluetooth devices at the same time. I think it is a great feature as it allows for one less USB port to be tied up.
The headphone’s button selections are minimal, and that is a good thing. A multi-function, programmable button on one ear cup surrounded by the volume buttons, a power button, and the noise cancelling button. That is about it. Less is more. Controls are simple and intuitive and best of all; Logitech has enabled verbal feedback when you select a function. I think that is a must-have feature on all headphones. There are no chimes or cutesy jingles when you select an option. The headphones confirm you button push with clear verbal feedback. EXCELLENT!
LOGITECH LOGI-TUNE
The Logitech Logi-Tune software installed and configured my headphones without issue on my Windows 10 PC. The software is simple and intuitive, with little learning curve required. Logitech deserves to be commended on its hassle-free installation and ease of use built into its Logi-Tune app.
The Logitech Logi-Tune software installed and configured my headphones without issue on my Windows 10 PC. The software is simple and intuitive, with little learning curve required. Logitech deserves to be commended on its hassle-free installation and ease of use built into its Logi-Tune app.
The Logi-Tune software adjusts the numerous parameters of the headphones. Items such as the EQ, amount of noise cancellation, volume, etc are all easily accessible and changeable from the app. Well done Logitech.
USE
The headphones are lightweight and have a nice, quality feel to them. The ear pads are soft and conform to the ear, helping seal out ambient noise. As opposed to numerous other headsets, the pads rest on the ear, instead of being oversized and enclosing the entire lobe.
The headphones are lightweight and have a nice, quality feel to them. The ear pads are soft and conform to the ear, helping seal out ambient noise. As opposed to numerous other headsets, the pads rest on the ear, instead of being oversized and enclosing the entire lobe.
Voices are clear and intelligible. The Active Noise Cancellation on the mic seems to do an excellent job at filtering out unwanted background noise. The ability to adjust the amount of audio processing via the Logi-Tune app is a welcome feature and keeps the speaker from sounding fake or unnatural.
I really like that Logitech has included the ability to charge the headphones wirelessly. While you can still charge them from the USB-C connector, the addition is wireless Qi charging is great. I just wish at this price point, Logitech would have included a wireless Qi charging pad with the headphones.
NEGATIVES
The headphones have an extremely limited target audience, as they are geared entirely toward the business user. They have a limited frequency response of 30Hz – 13000Hz. This makes them suited for voice conversations or podcasts, but really limits their enjoyment when used to listen to background music (as I like to do while working) or even videos.
The headphones have an extremely limited target audience, as they are geared entirely toward the business user. They have a limited frequency response of 30Hz – 13000Hz. This makes them suited for voice conversations or podcasts, but really limits their enjoyment when used to listen to background music (as I like to do while working) or even videos.
For fun, I tried them out on games (way out of their intended purpose) and they are not a good, quality gaming headset. I will not consider this a negative on their overall verdict, as I tested them at a job at which they were not intended. But, I thought I would at least give it a try.
CONCLUSIONS
These headphones are intended to be used strictly in a business environment, i.e., conference calls, Zoom meetings, Teams, etc. If you are expecting them to be able to serve multiple purposes, you will be disappointed. Voice clarity is excellent, and the noise cancellation works well.
These headphones are intended to be used strictly in a business environment, i.e., conference calls, Zoom meetings, Teams, etc. If you are expecting them to be able to serve multiple purposes, you will be disappointed. Voice clarity is excellent, and the noise cancellation works well.
The problem with the headphones is that I have numerous others to compare them too. I have headphones from Beats, Adidas, Sony, Jabra, etc. Had I not had something to compare the Logitech’s to, I would probably rate them higher. But, I have numerous headphones that not only work great on business calls, chats, Teams meetings, etc., but also work excellent at music, movies, and games.
For me, a good set of headphones should have the ability to fill many roles. This one does not. It does one thing and really one thing only. To be fair, it does its intended purpose well. However, my headphones from other manufacturers do just as good a job as these Logitech’s, but also sound great with music, movies, and games. Some of those great sounding headphones I have, even cost less than the Zone 900’s.
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Customer Rating
4
Medical Grade Air Purification
on June 20, 2021
Posted by: NAMO
Key Features
Nearly Silent Operation
Virus Killing Coating (Including Covid)
App Connected for Monitoring (Wi-Fi)
Auto Controls
Nearly Silent Operation
Virus Killing Coating (Including Covid)
App Connected for Monitoring (Wi-Fi)
Auto Controls
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
A feature that appears to be unique to Aeris’ products is not only are their units are designed by MIT engineers, but that they are completely sealed units. Being completely sealed means that there are no leaks around or between the filters and 100% of the air that gets pulled through the unit is filtered with no air sneaking past the filters. That is a bold claim and is quite an accomplishment. I know on my other units, regardless of the manufacturer, always have a build-up of dust around the edges of the filters. So, I conclude that this is a low-restriction area, allowing air and dust to pass through without filtering. Aeris claims to have remedied that situation and states their filters capture 99.95% of all contaminants down to 0.1 microns. This includes smoke, dust, pollen, mold, and bacteria and viruses.
A feature that appears to be unique to Aeris’ products is not only are their units are designed by MIT engineers, but that they are completely sealed units. Being completely sealed means that there are no leaks around or between the filters and 100% of the air that gets pulled through the unit is filtered with no air sneaking past the filters. That is a bold claim and is quite an accomplishment. I know on my other units, regardless of the manufacturer, always have a build-up of dust around the edges of the filters. So, I conclude that this is a low-restriction area, allowing air and dust to pass through without filtering. Aeris claims to have remedied that situation and states their filters capture 99.95% of all contaminants down to 0.1 microns. This includes smoke, dust, pollen, mold, and bacteria and viruses.
Furthermore, Aeris coats their filters with Zinc Pyrithione. Though I am not sure what it is, Aeris says that this anti-microbial coating is responsible for killing bacteria and viruses without the need for UV lights or ozone generators. This includes the ability to kill the Coronavirus. AWESOME!!!
INITIAL SET-UP
Initial set-up involved nothing more than removing a few pieces of shipping tape and plugging the unit in. The Aeris was off and running. The user interface is very sleek and minimalist. There are no exposed buttons or visible screens. The “buttons” are capacitive touch spots on the top of unit and the display lights up through to the top. The machine is very modern and attractive looking. My unit was the sailor blue, which is a bold navy blue. However, if that is not to your liking, Aeris sells Aair Lites in other colors, or you can simply buy replacement sleeves and change them out. A thoughtful change of aesthetics from your average, plastic box appliances.
Initial set-up involved nothing more than removing a few pieces of shipping tape and plugging the unit in. The Aeris was off and running. The user interface is very sleek and minimalist. There are no exposed buttons or visible screens. The “buttons” are capacitive touch spots on the top of unit and the display lights up through to the top. The machine is very modern and attractive looking. My unit was the sailor blue, which is a bold navy blue. However, if that is not to your liking, Aeris sells Aair Lites in other colors, or you can simply buy replacement sleeves and change them out. A thoughtful change of aesthetics from your average, plastic box appliances.
USE
The Aair Lite is rated to rooms up to 700 square feet and can change the air twice an hour. The recommended room size is 350 square feet and in a room this size, the Aair Lite can change the air 4 times per hour.
The Aair Lite is rated to rooms up to 700 square feet and can change the air twice an hour. The recommended room size is 350 square feet and in a room this size, the Aair Lite can change the air 4 times per hour.
After setting up Aair Lite, I placed the unit in Auto mode. Auto mode will automatically adjust fan speed according to ambient air quality. The better the air quality, the slower the speed and vice versa. I am happy to report that on the lowest setting the unit is nearly inaudible.
NEGATIVES
As much as I like the minimalist aesthetics of the display, it is also a negative. The functions of the unit are displayed as symbols. The display is similar to the old-school dot matrix displays, but it does not scroll text. It only displays a character and a symbol. For example, if the pre-filter is getting dirty, the display shows a “P” with a slash. Or if the HEPA filter needs changing, it displays an “H” with an “X”. I know this is being picky, but a scrolling display would be more intelligible.
As much as I like the minimalist aesthetics of the display, it is also a negative. The functions of the unit are displayed as symbols. The display is similar to the old-school dot matrix displays, but it does not scroll text. It only displays a character and a symbol. For example, if the pre-filter is getting dirty, the display shows a “P” with a slash. Or if the HEPA filter needs changing, it displays an “H” with an “X”. I know this is being picky, but a scrolling display would be more intelligible.
The Aeris app is a complete mess. I tried using the app with my iPad and my Galaxy smartphone and both had difficulty setting up the unit for the first time. I had to try a combination of each device a total of 7 times to get the unit set up for the first time. Come to find out, the reason for the difficulty was the app fails to take you to the account login / creation page prior setting up the device. Without first creating an account, you cannot perform any set-up on the device, as the app will not recognize your Aeris or your home wi-fi. After trial and error, the app finally got me to the account creation page, and I was able to finish setting up the device.
In addition to the issues with initial set-up, the app will randomly log you out and does not prompt you to log back in. So, without warning, you lose all communication with the Aair Lite and the app won't connect. It got me a couple of times and left me scratching my head trying to figure out what was wrong with the unit, only to find out that the app logged out without prompting to log back in.
CONCLUSIONS
The Aair Lite is a nice change of pace compared to the old, boring designs of most all other air purification systems. The modern design and aesthetics look great and fortunately the Aair Lite is designed to perform as well as it looks. After just one day in a large bedroom, the air quality and overall smell had been improved markedly. My entire family commented on how much cleaner and better the room smelled. Not an easy achievement to impress everyone.
The Aair Lite is a nice change of pace compared to the old, boring designs of most all other air purification systems. The modern design and aesthetics look great and fortunately the Aair Lite is designed to perform as well as it looks. After just one day in a large bedroom, the air quality and overall smell had been improved markedly. My entire family commented on how much cleaner and better the room smelled. Not an easy achievement to impress everyone.
If Aeris can, and I have no doubt that they won’t, get the app refined, this would be a 5-star product. But the difficulties getting the app to work consistently drags the overall experience down to a 4-star review.
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Pump up the party with the dynamic sound of the SRS-XP700 Portable Wireless Speaker. Sony’s unique X-Balanced Speaker units power MEGA BASS and multi-directional sound that sounds incredible from anywhere, even from behind the speaker. Keep the good times going all day and night with up to 25 hours of battery life plus USB-C quick charging.
Customer Rating
5
Improved Sound Quality with Battery Power
on June 13, 2021
Posted by: NAMO
KEY FEATURES
USB-C and 110V Charging
Sony Mega Bass
Horizontal or Vertical Placement Options
Linkable with other Sony Speakers
Numerous Inputs (Microphone, Guitar, USB, 3.5mm)
IPX-4 Moisture Rated
Up to 25hrs Battery Life
USB-C and 110V Charging
Sony Mega Bass
Horizontal or Vertical Placement Options
Linkable with other Sony Speakers
Numerous Inputs (Microphone, Guitar, USB, 3.5mm)
IPX-4 Moisture Rated
Up to 25hrs Battery Life
INITIAL SET-UP
I tested setting up the XP700 with both an iPad and Android based Galaxy smartphone. I am happy to report that both the Android and iOS Sony Music Center apps worked flawlessly for setting up the speaker. Things went smoothly enough that there is not a lot to write about.
I tested setting up the XP700 with both an iPad and Android based Galaxy smartphone. I am happy to report that both the Android and iOS Sony Music Center apps worked flawlessly for setting up the speaker. Things went smoothly enough that there is not a lot to write about.
I cannot say the same for Sony’s Fiestable app. This add-on app, available on both iOS and Android, is a companion app to Music Center. It really serves little purpose other than turning your phone into a light show working in conjunction with the adjustable lighting on the XP700. I guess it is neat in theory, but really serves no useful purpose other than being just a huge battery suck.
MUSIC SELECTION AND USE
Both my Android phone and iPad found the speaker nearly instantly and connected via Bluetooth without issue. The Music Center app scanned my phone for existing music services, and was able to connect to them all without any fuss. My primary music streaming service, Amazon Music, was launched and handled without issue by the Music Center app.
Both my Android phone and iPad found the speaker nearly instantly and connected via Bluetooth without issue. The Music Center app scanned my phone for existing music services, and was able to connect to them all without any fuss. My primary music streaming service, Amazon Music, was launched and handled without issue by the Music Center app.
The Music Center app allows the user to fine tune the listening experience to their liking and control all aspects of the speaker. Options for lighting, equalization settings, power consumption optimization, DJ effects, Bluetooth prioritization, etc. are all app controlled and easily customizable. My iPad streamed flawlessly via the AAC codec. My Galaxy phone provided even better results, as the Sony supports the higher bitrate LDAC protocol. I, of course, selected sound quality over connection quality and the Bluetooth stream sounded even fuller than on my iPad. My previous generation Sony speaker, XB72, struggled maintain a quality LDAC connection with my phone. But my Galaxy and the XP700 maintained a consistent “music priority” connection from more than 50 feet away. An excellent achievement considering my XB72 could not maintain a quality connection for more than 5 feet from the speaker.
Sony has given this new generation of speaker a great deal of inputs for streaming. The speaker has inputs for a guitar, a mic input for DJ’ing, USB-A for flash drives, all in addition to Bluetooth.
One of the most notable features is the inclusion of Li-Ion rechargeable battery. This was not an option on Sony’s previous generation of speakers. The battery packs a lot of power. Used judiciously, it can provide up to 25hrs of continuous playback. Need it in a pinch and your battery is dead? No problem. A quick 10-minute charge will provide up to 3hrs of music time. The internal battery can even be used to charge your phone or iPad, if connected to the USB port. A nice feature included in the Music Center app is a battery management utility. It smartly charges your battery, keeping it from overcharging, which extends the overall lifespan of the battery. A smart and welcome addition. The Music Center app also provides an estimated battery life remaining, in both hours and percentage. I found that the app constantly polls the speaker and appears to update the status once every 30 seconds, or so.
SOUND QUALITY
To me, I prioritize sound quality over whiz-bang features and loudness. I do not care how many things an app can do or how loud a speaker can play, if it does not sound good, I am not going to get it. Call me an audio snob or high maintenance, but I will walk past most speakers after about 2 minutes of listening. I reviewed the previous generation of Sony speaker, the XB72, and it falls into that category. I felt the XB72 was just meh. It did not really sound all that great. The bass was lacking, it was plagued with an odd digital hiss from its built-in amp, and it overall failed to impress. Even as a lowly garage speaker, as I have it now, it is just, OK.
To me, I prioritize sound quality over whiz-bang features and loudness. I do not care how many things an app can do or how loud a speaker can play, if it does not sound good, I am not going to get it. Call me an audio snob or high maintenance, but I will walk past most speakers after about 2 minutes of listening. I reviewed the previous generation of Sony speaker, the XB72, and it falls into that category. I felt the XB72 was just meh. It did not really sound all that great. The bass was lacking, it was plagued with an odd digital hiss from its built-in amp, and it overall failed to impress. Even as a lowly garage speaker, as I have it now, it is just, OK.
I will say that Sony addressed many of the complaints I had with the previous generation and corrected them with the XP700. The sound is fuller and much more powerful. The change to square woofers really improves the bass output. In addition to the increased bass output, the sound of the XP700 is much more detailed and cleaner than it ever was in the XB72.
One thing that still does not fully win my heart over is the tweeter selection. While they appear to be the same units in the previous generation, these do sound better. However, they are not anywhere near as clear and detailed as a good titanium or silk dome tweeter. But, like I said, they do sound clearer than the last generation product.
CONCLUSION
Sony has transformed what I would consider a below average product (XB72) to an outstanding product (XP700). Not only does this unit support fuller, more powerful bass, but the mid and upper frequencies have been cleaned up and seem to be much clearer and more detailed when compared side by side with the XB72. The digital hiss that plagued my XB72 is still present in this speaker, but much less pronounced. Sony really did improve upon the overall music reproduction.
Sony has transformed what I would consider a below average product (XB72) to an outstanding product (XP700). Not only does this unit support fuller, more powerful bass, but the mid and upper frequencies have been cleaned up and seem to be much clearer and more detailed when compared side by side with the XB72. The digital hiss that plagued my XB72 is still present in this speaker, but much less pronounced. Sony really did improve upon the overall music reproduction.
In addition to improved audio and multiple inputs, the addition of a huge, rechargeable battery just makes it that much better. This is truly a portable, powerhouse of a party speaker. One that I enjoy listening to now. Not an easy feat to achieve. But Sony deserves major kudos for their hard work on improving their product line. I can easily recommend this product now. Excellent work.
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Breathe in fresher air with the PureZone™ 3-in-1 Air Purifier from Pure Enrichment®. Enjoy improved air quality as the premium 3-stage filter and UV-C light safely clean the air in any home or office. With its modern design, PureZone adds a touch of elegance to any space while its true HEPA filter removes 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns caused by spring or fire season and pets. It's the perfect solution to help make the air more comfortable for people with common breathing issues like allergies and asthma. †Staphylococcus albus (95.8%), Escherichia coli (96.6%), Aspergillus niger (88.2%), H1N1 (99.9%) independent testing
Customer Rating
4
Small & Quiet with Germ Killing Tech
on May 27, 2021
Posted by: NAMO
KEY FEATURES
Nearly Silent Operation on Low
UV Light to Kill Germs & Bacteria
Sleep Mode for Night Operation
Nearly Silent Operation on Low
UV Light to Kill Germs & Bacteria
Sleep Mode for Night Operation
The Pure Enrichment PureZone 200 is a welcome change from the growing trend of internet connected devices. There are no fancy apps or whiz-bang doo dads, it does the one thing it is designed to do: clean your air. Getting the PureZone working was as simple as taking the plastic wrap off the 3-stage filter and installing it behind the easily removable front cover. Once installed, you plug it in and turn it on. Like I said, a nice change of pace.
The PureZone is equally as easy to use. There are only 4 buttons on the top: Power, Fan Speed, UV Light/Sleep and Timer. Of all these, the Sleep function is the best feature of the device. Those of us that place this in our bedrooms and must have your surrounding as dark as possible will appreciate this feature. Pressing the Sleep button starts a 10 second countdown. At the end of the countdown, the unit automatically slows the fan speed to its lowest setting and shuts off all the indicator lights on the top of the unit. Having 4 bright blue indicator lights shining up at the ceiling at night was quite bright, but the Sleep function solves that issue and helps make for a good night of sleep.
The fan is nearly inaudible on Low and barely audible on Medium. But, it is loud on its High setting. It would be nice to have an air quality monitor like my larger units have. That would enable the PureZone to dynamically adjust the fan speed based on observed air quality. However, that is just a wish and not needed to make the unit any more effective than it already is.
Having used the PureZone for a few nights in the bedroom, I can say that the air quality does seem to be better. The air smells a little cleaner and early observations seem like it has reduced the amount of dust in the air. I know I have not woken up nearly as congested as I normally do, during the allergy season we are in.
I think those looking for a reasonably priced and nearly silent (on its lowest 2 settings) air cleaner for smaller spaces (up to 200 sq. ft.) would be well served by the PureZone 200. Recommended.
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Record and view impressive 4K video with this innovative recorder, providing superior clarity when it comes to your security. Customize your experience with a smarter security solution thanks to Smart Motion Detection, which sends notifications when motion from a person or vehicle is detected or when a familiar face is recognized – all directly through the Lorex Home™ App. With the Virtual Fence option, extended property monitoring beyond what the cameras motion detection can provide and receive notifications when the Fence line or Area has been crossed. With convenient smart home compatibility and voice control, remote viewing, and Smart Motion Detection, this recorder gives you next-level security to fit your everyday needs.
Customer Rating
4
Theft Deterrent Cameras with Improved Software
on May 18, 2021
Posted by: NAMO
KEY FEATURES
4k UHD Cameras with Night Vision
2TB 7200rpm Surveillance HDD
HDMI & VGA Video Output
Remote Access and Monitoring
USB 3.0 for Video Back-Up
4k UHD Cameras with Night Vision
2TB 7200rpm Surveillance HDD
HDMI & VGA Video Output
Remote Access and Monitoring
USB 3.0 for Video Back-Up
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
This is my 2nd Lorex camera system. My 1st system was a Lorex NVR that I have maxed out with cameras and still required more channels. Many of the Pros/Cons of the NVR system still carryover to this DVR system, but luckily Lorex has corrected some of the major Cons that were encountered during the setup of the NVR making the entire process smoother and easier.
This is my 2nd Lorex camera system. My 1st system was a Lorex NVR that I have maxed out with cameras and still required more channels. Many of the Pros/Cons of the NVR system still carryover to this DVR system, but luckily Lorex has corrected some of the major Cons that were encountered during the setup of the NVR making the entire process smoother and easier.
INITIAL SET-UP
Lorex has spent some time and attention and the bare bones initial configuration is more streamlined. Lorex should be commended on working out some of the bugs encountered on their previous systems. Initial set-up was smooth and hassle-free. Even the initial firmware update downloaded and installed without issue. Excellent work! This could not be said for my previous system.
Lorex has spent some time and attention and the bare bones initial configuration is more streamlined. Lorex should be commended on working out some of the bugs encountered on their previous systems. Initial set-up was smooth and hassle-free. Even the initial firmware update downloaded and installed without issue. Excellent work! This could not be said for my previous system.
A nice feature is that this system has simultaneous VGA and HDMI outputs for set-up. Initial resolution is 1280 x 1024, so you aren't required to have a 4k TV for initial configuration and deployment, though it is recommended for best overall picture quality. Transitioning from 1280 to 4k involved little more than a "Yes" click, as the Lorex system automatically detected that I had connected the DVR to a 4k TV via HDMI. Outstanding. This is already leaps and bounds smoother than my NVR set-up was!
Camera installation is simple. A coaxial cable, terminated with a BNC connector, along with a low voltage (12V) wire piggybacking it, are all that is needed for hook-up. A single 12V wall-wart power supply provides enough current for 4 cameras. Lorex includes a 1 - into - 4 power splitter for just this purpose. It is a great feature, as you don't need to find a 120V power source close to the camera, often mounted under the soffit of your house.
USE
After connecting cameras and configuring recording, Lorex provides you with a QR code to download their Lorex home app via the Apple or Google Play store. What a vastly improved experience compared to last. I downloaded the app via the Google Play store and setting up the DVR for remote access couldn't have been easier. Scan the QR code for the app, install it, create an account if you don't have one, scan the QR code on the side of the DVR. Done! Remote access enabled (assuming you have hooked it up to your internet via the included ethernet cable). Remote access worked immediately. I didn't have to configure any port forwarding rules on my router to make the DVR accessible. Superb job Lorex!
After connecting cameras and configuring recording, Lorex provides you with a QR code to download their Lorex home app via the Apple or Google Play store. What a vastly improved experience compared to last. I downloaded the app via the Google Play store and setting up the DVR for remote access couldn't have been easier. Scan the QR code for the app, install it, create an account if you don't have one, scan the QR code on the side of the DVR. Done! Remote access enabled (assuming you have hooked it up to your internet via the included ethernet cable). Remote access worked immediately. I didn't have to configure any port forwarding rules on my router to make the DVR accessible. Superb job Lorex!
Lorex's smart detection has proven very solid on my NVR and so far has performed excellently on this DVR. The notifications will alert you to a person or vehicle and if you take the time to enter people's faces into the system, will notify you of a familiar face, or not. While not flawless, it does work pretty well.
My favorite feature is still the deterrent feature of the camera. Each camera has a LED in it and is programmable so that if it detects a human or vehicle, can be configured to illuminate the area. While the LED doesn't provide enough light to enable color night vision, the simple fact that it illuminates the area is enough to make would-be criminals take notice. I have this feature enabled on my older NVR also, it has never failed to illuminate upon detection. Awesome.
CONS
Initial set-up has been improved over Lorex's previous products, but the Lorex app still has some quirkiness that new users will need a few minutes to figure out. There are just a lot of options to go to to fully configure the cameras for optimal recording and performance. The Lorex app tries its best to be user-friendly, but there quite a few sub-menus to navigate to in order to optimize all the configurations. A thorough revamp would be welcomed in order to put all features in a more logical order. To be fair to Lorex, all companies do it their own way. Once you do it, you will get the hang of it, but there is a learning curve to the app that Lorex's competitors do better.
Initial set-up has been improved over Lorex's previous products, but the Lorex app still has some quirkiness that new users will need a few minutes to figure out. There are just a lot of options to go to to fully configure the cameras for optimal recording and performance. The Lorex app tries its best to be user-friendly, but there quite a few sub-menus to navigate to in order to optimize all the configurations. A thorough revamp would be welcomed in order to put all features in a more logical order. To be fair to Lorex, all companies do it their own way. Once you do it, you will get the hang of it, but there is a learning curve to the app that Lorex's competitors do better.
Initial camera recording is set up for 4k, but at only 7 FPS. 7 FPS isn't enough to get a good, smooth image. Others have reported that 4k maxes out a 7FPS, and I can confirm that the highest quality recording option is 4k, 7FPS, 4096bps CBR. Even the sub-stream for mobile viewing is locked at 7FPS. The DVR is only equipped with a 2TB HDD, so 8 cameras recording in 4k fills that HDD up fairly quickly. Thankfully, Lorex makes it relatively easy for the end user to replace that 2TB with up to an 8TB HDD.
Lastly, I am just not sold on using old-school analog cabling for HD recording and transmission. Lorex uses an uncommon (it looks to be un-shielded) coaxial cable for installation and it is not a standard RG-6 or RG-59 coax. So, you are initially limited to that cable without purchasing extensions. You also cannot cut the cable and put a new end on it like you easily can with ethernet or common RG-6 or RG-59 cable to improve the installation tidiness. My OCD really considers this a negative. If your camera run is only a few feet, you have tons of cord looped up and hanging somewhere. Also, if your installation is further than what is supplied by Lorex, you are left looking for a solution to lengthen the cable. Were these cameras all POE, those longer runs would be a non-issue.
Lastly, I am just not sold on using old-school analog cabling for HD recording and transmission. Lorex uses an uncommon (it looks to be un-shielded) coaxial cable for installation and it is not a standard RG-6 or RG-59 coax. So, you are initially limited to that cable without purchasing extensions. You also cannot cut the cable and put a new end on it like you easily can with ethernet or common RG-6 or RG-59 cable to improve the installation tidiness. My OCD really considers this a negative. If your camera run is only a few feet, you have tons of cord looped up and hanging somewhere. Also, if your installation is further than what is supplied by Lorex, you are left looking for a solution to lengthen the cable. Were these cameras all POE, those longer runs would be a non-issue.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Lorex has spent time and improved upon their existing products. Issues that I encountered installing and configuring their older NVR and camera system have either been resolved or improved upon. A person can't ask for much more than that.
Lorex has spent time and improved upon their existing products. Issues that I encountered installing and configuring their older NVR and camera system have either been resolved or improved upon. A person can't ask for much more than that.
The Lorex app has proven to be a consistent and reliable performer on my Android smartphones and the notifications of vehicle or foot traffic are nearly flawless, rarely confusing the AI.
While I am not a fan of the overall Lorex user interface. It does have all the necessary options the user needs to configure the system and cameras. I just find it clunky and somewhat difficult to navigate. It gets easier after using it a few times, but after not using the software for some time, it is not as easy to pick back up as are Lorex's competitors like Synology.
In the end, I think Lorex has done an admiral job at refining their user experience and this kit offers a solid value for the money. I do not like the non-standard coaxial cabling for the cameras and would prefer a POE solution any day of the week. But, the coax gets the job done and with minimal fuss and drama.
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Is this a self-propelled vacuum? Is there a Bissell that is?
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Unfortunately, no. This vac is not self-propelled.
Unfortunately, no. This vac is not self-propelled.
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It is at the top center of the display.
It is at the top center of the display.
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Does this laptop have a MUX switch?
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About how long does the battery last from a full charge?
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I'm getting roughly 2-3 hours of casual use (watching videos, web surfing, emails, etc)
If I'm gaming, I get an hour or so, depending on the graphics needs of the game.
I'm getting roughly 2-3 hours of casual use (watching videos, web surfing, emails, etc)
If I'm gaming, I get an hour or so, depending on the graphics needs of the game.
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Does it come with 2 batteries?
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