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Ideal for beginners
I bought this for my kid after our trip to the museum and he absolutely loves it, it has a dimmable light and a card slot so you can save your pictures, he is so happy, money well spent
26/02/2023
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Excellent programmable keypad
There are people out there who will tell you the stand is rubbish, the buttons aren't to their liking and a hundred and other complaints.I bout the stream-deck to help me speed up my audio and video editing and because I have always wanted a separate programmable keypad so I could open programs cut / copy / paste with the click of a single button. It covers this perfectly, even better still, it allows you to assign text or an image to the buttons - this means that you can be in Adobe Premiere for example and just glance down to see the actions you have available. In Word it is perfect for complex commands like Format Copy / Paint. Whatever you can do on your keyboard or with the mouse can be assigned to a single, identifiable button and it's very simple to do.You can create profiles and have each one appear when a certain program is open so once it's set up the whole thing works seamlessly.As far as using it for streaming goes - I don't at the moment BUT I can see that it is the perfect partner for online streamers.Why people are picking on the stand is way beyond me, it works well and has numerous angles and heights.The LCD display is a single LCD panel - not individual screens as most people seem to think. The buttons just appear to have their own screen as the frame masks the LCD that way.I bought this on Black Friday for a knockdown price but even at full price, if you know what you want it for, it is worth every penny.The case is a nice, sturdy metal and the buttons have a stiff gel feel to them.Personally, I love it and use it all the time now.
22/11/2022
Great deadbolt with a couple quirks
Full disclosure, this review is for a relatively short term use to date, however it's been great so far. I love the quick re-key feature, it's already cut the amount of keys necessary for daily life as I just reused a key I already had that happened to fit the lock. The electronic deadbolt feature works very well. I'm replacing a Weiser Powerbolt 2 (it's quite old and something inside the lock turning mechanism got worn out due to friction between the deadbolt and receiver in the wall) and that is one of my gripes with this lock. I live in the Canadian prairies; it's freaking cold in winter! The mechanism is painfully slow compared to the Weiser. Now whether that's due to the cold or if it's inherently slow I don't know as I haven't owned it long enough to try it in warm weather, but either way it's not a deal breaker. It's still quicker than digging your keys out of your pocket and turning the lock the old fashioned way. The other gripe I have is that the button input has to be slow and concise in order for the lock to accept it. It's just a minor pain in the rear, but it's worth mentioning. In short; I'm happy with the performance, it's relatively quiet, has a lot of good features and the price is great compared to competitors. Would I buy it again? Time will tell but based on what I've seen so far yes I would. Reason I gave it 4 stars is because no product is perfect, however it's really quite good for the price. Definitely wouldn't hesitate to recommend to friends or family.
10/10/2022
Tweeters are fake, but sound quality is still pret
I bought these without knowing the tweeters are fake, but looking around this price point I'd probably still buy them over other options. When shopping I was more interested with a speaker system with a sub, and looks also played a part. The minimalist look is nice, and it looked more professional than other 2.1 speakers at the same price point. For what it's worth I got these at micro center but price matched them with Wal-Mart's pricing, I also use these for music and gaming. These are on sale somewhere for $60 most of the time and for the money the audio quality is much better than the past speakers that I've been using, so I'm still happy with them. The knob is a nice touch but it does add another wire which I don't like since I already have 7 other wires behind my desk. I would have preferred a knob on one of the speakers instead, and having one speaker link to the other rather than both linking up to the sub. I'm nitpicking a little there, but it's something to keep in mind. Definitely do not recommend the Bluetooth version that doesn't include fake tweeters, as they're $30 - $40 more and provide nothing more in terms of audio quality. Most people will set this up to a desktop, and I'm able to control spotify from my phone so there's really no point. Also, if you're spending $100 on speakers then there will be better options.TL;DR Despite fake tweeters these look nice and offer pretty good audio quality for $60.
23/09/2022
Miku - an incomparable, invaluable must-have for p
I am the first person to admit that I was skeptical about purchasing a baby monitor for this price. We had the standard, two way audio monitor for our first two children and decided to upgrade to the Miku for our third baby. It was the absolute best decision we made and best money spent. The breathing monitor (without anything touching the baby!) provides the greatest peace of mind - no panics in the middle of the night wondering why the baby isn't crying, no worry about how hot or cold the nursery is - no concern over what the baby is doing or how they are sleeping when you're away. I didn't realize how much easier having a newborn could be with this technology and device. We are completely confident that not only is it safe and secure, but our little girl is as safe and healthy as she can be, short of us never leaving her side. As someone who has done the "regular" monitor - having the Miku and Miku app has been a complete game-changer (especially at night!) and is worth every penny.Logistically, the shipment was secure and arrived quickly, the packaging was sturdy and sleek, and the installation was simple and easy to do. I've never reached out to customer service, but from what I can see they seem very responsive. If there is a downside to this product - I have yet to find it and with three kids, I have a lot of experience with less than effective baby products. It reminds me of an iPhone - a little costly, but everyone has one and can't live without it. The Miku is the smartphone of parenting.tl;dr - Highly recommend the Miku. Best gift you can give a new parent - no matter if it's their first child or not.
10/06/2022
Fine so far
Ordered the Victrola Retro Radio/ BT receiver last night at 11:30 P.M. and go t it at 8 P.M. tonight. Great service! Unpacked the unit and was very pleased by its retro looks - simple yet beautiful. Wanted to buy it in the walnut color but opted for the Espresso since it was on sale - no regrets. Ready to use right out of the box - all you do is connect it and you're set. There are two minor quirks on my unit which are not deal breakers but may or may not be present on other similar units. I was tuning the radio to my favorite FM station (105.9) and did not find it on the 105 section of the dial but on the 107 section - odd. The Bluetooth takes a little longer than expected to sync with my I Phone 13 but no big deal. This aside I was blown away by the sound which is full and rich through all volume levels without distortion in my opinion. Nice, crisp, clear sound. I listen to mostly classical music but do listen to other genres as well and i am sure the unit will do it all justice. The bass=treble knob was a a great touch - I found that keeping the knob in the middle yielded the best sound balance but admittedly this is my personal taste. There is a wire antenna on the back but I saw no need to unravel it as the reception was perfect as is. So to sum up this is great little unit to have anywhere in your home (so compact and lightweight you can take it from room to room). As mentioned above i was blown away by the sound quality for such a small unit - the price may seem high but it is worth it. If this is what you are looking for do not hesitate - you will not be disappointed.
04/06/2022
Capable, versatile lamp at a great price
I'm a full time writer who retired from the practice of law. I've had a lot of desk lamps, from high school, through college, law school, working at half a dozen law firms--I must have had at least seven or eight.This is by far the best I've owned and, in inflation-adjusted dollars, the least expensive. The ability to choose different "kinds" of light is wonderful--the different light spectra really do serve different purposes. Not only can you vary the spectra, but there are also 5 brightness settings for each, which comes to 20 light configurations--21 if you count turning it off. The swivel and arm adjustments are outstanding, allowing the light to be put where you need it. Plus, I love, love, love the USB outlet. You can charge your cell phone, your tablet, or your Tecsun PL-880 multiband radio (great radio, but that's another review) without tying up the outlets on your computer or threading a wire through the dreaded cable monster that lives under my desk to the power outlet.I had some initial misgivings, as the lamp "felt cheap." But, then I was born in 1960 and I think of desk lamps as being made of metal and having large green glass shades. It seems to be holding up well, even though I've banged it with a few things and had my daughter's cat which she refuses to take away to college with her knock it on the floor twice.It's a good product and is worth at least twice what Amazon is charging for it.
23/10/2021
They work well as long as you put them in a sunny
This is my second time I bought these lights. First of all they are nice looking in contrast of a vinyl fence. I had to except the limits of solar lights in general and work with those limits . The limits of all solar lights is the need for sun light. The area where there is less sun light I just keep them on dim so as not to drain battery's (I think they last longer) . I do not know if I keep them off and only going on if motion triggers them would save energy . I do know that if you have them on dim and motion to Triger them on bright light when walking in front that it drains them more especially at area's where they do not get sunlight. So in my court yard I put them on dim in area's with less sun. The lights located in very sunny area I use the dim light with motion trigger for bright light . It has worked for me so far. I do live in Florida where I have plenty of Sun but I also have many trees so I have to compensate for shaded area's by just keeping it dim. You have to charge them 8 to 10 hours before you put them up so as to give them a good start. I am not sure but I wish I could have access to the battery's just in case they ever need new battery's . I think for the price and if you have plenty of sunny area's they are worth the price of 31 dollars for 6 solar lights.
15/06/2021
The ULANZI rig has a great feel to it.
There are several reasons I would recommend this rig over others.First, it has a great feel to it when I hold it. This is an underappreciated quality for any piece of equipment, but it's crucial to reaching your full potential when you capture content. On this rig, they used a softer, more flexible plastic which gives it a more natural feel in your hands. I prefer that over the hard plastic used on other rigs. On this rig, the side handles are large enough to provide a good feel in your hands. This gives you a sense of presence as you work with the rig. The curved corners are worth noting because they feel great in my hands when I move with the rig. The overall width of the unit is just right. It's taller, which gives it a balanced feel when making moves.Second, this rig has an easy to use, versatile mounting device. It's simple: load a phone onto it and secure it with a single knob. It's really easy to adjust the phone once it's in the mount. The mount uses soft rubber that holds the phone securely in place. Finally, if you're using external microphones you can get to your input ports on the phone from either side and from anywhere on the phone, making it usable with both Apple and Android phones. No issues at all with this rig, it's a clean and simple design which is the sign of good engineering.Finally, the price is phenomenal. I feel like this may be one of the best purchases I've made in a very long time; certainly the best value for a piece of video gear. I'm very pleased with this rig overall.
13/04/2021