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</html>Thu Ya Winhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03132501948853598087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409754623610041531.post-59225632961238221192023-06-24T14:00:00.010+01:002023-11-15T23:34:52.547+00:00Review: Mobvoi Ticwatch Pro 5<p><span style="font-family: inherit;">I received the <a href="https://amzn.to/3XmK5hq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5</a> as part of a review program in return for an unbiased review. Mobvoi had no editorial rights to my review, and they received no preview copy of the evaluation.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=GB&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=winamz-21&language=en_GB&marketplace=amazon&region=GB&placement=B0BYS4KJV6&asins=B0BYS4KJV6&linkId=523fbf144e2abf4acb5919c51d601529&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwWnNetc0OavxPq8AKaqLySyj0_c8Ny-6zE62xN2BYaoe357-5N_thqGjj9PHoqSR48ZOJwghP67F1VwNxxnTmNZ5hR8bsF2YN9zYk_zT1ATgm3C0I2nlVBfV6rdvt65Zp6q_HFlGJrexj3F7zt7NQrQ3R3bhT1hKLSYn9ah895kbvs8UsdavqaBA1w9Bw/s4000/20230611_172550.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwWnNetc0OavxPq8AKaqLySyj0_c8Ny-6zE62xN2BYaoe357-5N_thqGjj9PHoqSR48ZOJwghP67F1VwNxxnTmNZ5hR8bsF2YN9zYk_zT1ATgm3C0I2nlVBfV6rdvt65Zp6q_HFlGJrexj3F7zt7NQrQ3R3bhT1hKLSYn9ah895kbvs8UsdavqaBA1w9Bw/s320/20230611_172550.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">The watch costs £329 at the time of this review.</span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pro:</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><ul style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Extremely long battery life (upward of 4 days)</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lightweight</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Activity tracker</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A highly readable secondary display</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Goes into an essential mode to save battery if there's no activity</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Syncs Do Not Disturb (DND) with phone</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cons:</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white;"><ul style="color: #222222; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The vibration motor is a bit weak</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Proprietary charger</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">No Google Assistant</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Can go into essential mode and lose connection with the watch.</span></li></ul><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Style</span></h2><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHJeY1cdKN9KWa7tYW-1iWndIJRASEjMeOVKwEDoBMFbZWVzf6T1VqiDqKRdnavHFARj-wGFeI_7HuLp85fB7Coy2eWpxPGI1S2cwrWrsn2aIkCjPwoXFPIb2DmHswjezhLUCCGAMAnoD9RmKhfLhVwgLfJWdR_miHzkJzOrxm9o-e_EdLettSSL4Li2m3/s4000/20230624_133749.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHJeY1cdKN9KWa7tYW-1iWndIJRASEjMeOVKwEDoBMFbZWVzf6T1VqiDqKRdnavHFARj-wGFeI_7HuLp85fB7Coy2eWpxPGI1S2cwrWrsn2aIkCjPwoXFPIb2DmHswjezhLUCCGAMAnoD9RmKhfLhVwgLfJWdR_miHzkJzOrxm9o-e_EdLettSSL4Li2m3/s320/20230624_133749.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The product inherits the design style of previous Mobvoi watches and subtly improves on it. For example, the two protruding crowns that graced previous Mobvoi watches are gone. Instead, the Pro 5 has one rotating crown and one recessed button. A single tap of the top button triggers the recently used app list. And double pressing that top button launches Google Wallet. The rotating crown triggers the "back" button and the button to launch the app. Double pressing the crown launches the most recently used app. However, you can't customize the action of the controls. For example, you can't change the app launched by double pressing the top button.</span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The crown is less pronounced than the previous generation watches, so that's a step in the right direction. In addition, the crown is now rotating and can be used to scroll through items.</span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The watch utilizes a low-power secondary display that is easily read under bright sunlight. The watch face of this lower power display cannot be changed, though.</span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The watch band of the Pro 5 is silicone, which means it does not suffer the stress creases of the Pro 3 Ultra. Thankfully, the band is longer than the Pro 3 Ultra. The band of the Pro 5 measures around 10 inches.</span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Technology</span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Activity tracking</span></h3><div><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">The TicWatch Pro 5 (and just about most other smartwatches), this watch tracks heart rate, steps, activity, etc. However, it comes with a few added features. It has IHB AFiB Detection and 24-hour stress monitoring. A "one-click measurement" feature measures pulse, Oxygen, breathing, and stress all in one go. As with the Pro 3, the Pro 5 didn't sense the sport that accurately, and you had to manually select the sport. The watch can auto-detect walks, runs, and cycling, but in my experience, it only said I had walked for 1 minute, while I know I have walked for at least 10-20 min during my commute to work.</span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Vibration motor</span></h3><div><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">The vibration motor on this watch isn't as strong as the Samsung, but it's strong enough.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyC1eUCzjn6sLVVyyU5zcW0R8o0zWxqlkxXcQQg50LQ9doecMZzKnwko1JitZsd7QFx6HCzTcN8fyuiEedDtQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Battery life</span></h3><div><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mobvoi watches are the king of battery life, and the TicWatch Pro 5 is no slouch. The watch's battery easily lasts 2-3 days and, for me, pushes on to the 4th day. This means I do not have to worry about charging my watch daily. The watch also comes with fast charging, so it doesn't have to dwell on the charger for long. It can charge the watch from 30% to 100% in under an hour. The website says a 30-minute charge will give you </span></span>65% battery. And this technology is not reliant on the charger since the Pro 3 Ultra charger also gives you a fast charge on the Pro 5.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Mobvoi says it would last 80 hours in normal "smart" mode. One new feature Mobvoi introduces with the Pro 5 is the "smart essential mode." The watch will switch to essential mode automatically. Under Smart Essential Mode, during the scheduled time slot, your TicWatch will only switch to Essential Mode if you wear it to sleep or leave it off your wrist for more than 30 minutes.</div><div><br /></div><div>The essential mode only uses the secondary display and allows you to see your steps and battery life along with the time and date.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 classic lasts about a day of heavy use and will often have 40% battery life at the end of the day unless I top it up during the day.</div><div><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #222222;">One drawback of the watch is that the TicWatch Pro 5 uses a proprietary charger. However, this problem is not unique to the TicWatch Pro 5. Even Samsung's wireless charger is proprietary and won't charge with ordinary Qi chargers. However, Samsung sells <a href="https://amzn.to/44lhSdn" target="_blank">a charger device</a> that charges 2 devices plus a watch simultaneously. And the watch can reverse charge from a Galaxy phone.</span></div><div><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;">Wear OS version</span></h3><div><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The watch comes with Wear OS 3, upgradable to Wear OS 3.5. With this change, you pair the watch with the Mobvoi Health app rather than a separate Wear OS app. Unlike the Samsung Wear app, you can't fully customize the watch's settings through the phone. However, like the Samsung device, TicWatch Pro 5's "do not disturb" setting syncs with the phone, which is a significant improvement over the previous watches.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Although the watch has the same apps as Google's and Samsung's Wear OS 3.5 watches, the TicWatch Pro 5 doesn't come with Google Assistant. However, during my 2 weeks of use, I rarely used the assistant on my watch. Although it supports control of my smart home devices, it does not support routines. When I'm at home, I tend to use my Google Home devices anyway, and if I'm on the way, I will use my headphones to trigger the Google Assistant from my phone.</div><div><br /></div><div><span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Now let's </span><span style="color: #222222;">segue</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> to software updates. When it comes to smart devices, OS updates are just as important as hardware features. Mobvoi doesn't have the best track record for updating their watches. The Pro 3 and Pro 3 Ultra's promised OS 3 update was severely delayed. And according to </span><a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/mobvoi-ticwatch-wear-os-3-update/" style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">XDA developer</a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">, Mobvoi told a customer that the update would come in </span></span><span style="color: #222222;">Q3 of 2023. This spans a 3-month period from July to September.</span></div><div><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://twitter.com/Mobvoi_Official/status/1655588372906385408" style="font-family: inherit;">Mobvoi released a statement on Twitter</a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">, which says the reason for the delay is due to the dual system architecture used by the E3, Pro 3, and Pro 3 Ultra:</span></div><div><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #222222;"><div></div></span></div><blockquote><div><span style="color: #222222;"><div>We sincerely acknowledge your concerns and understand that you may be disappointed by the fact that our TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra, TicWatch Pro 3, and TicWatch E3 have not yet been upgraded to Wear OS 3. We apologize for any inconvenience and frustration this may have caused. Our commitment to delivering the upgrade remains unwavering. We share the same enthusiasm and eagerness as you do about this upgrade.</div><div><br /></div><div>Please allow us to clarify the reasons behind this. Our TicWatch utilizes the SDW4100 chipset and a Mobvoi proprietary dual system architecture. This necessitates further architecture upgrades and performance debugging when updating to Wear OS 3 to guarantee the highest level of software quality and user experience. Rest assured, we are actively working on this matter.</div><div><br /></div><div>We will soon be conducting an extensive closed beta testing phase. Please stay tuned for our official announcements if you are interested in participating.</div></span></div></blockquote><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TicWatch/comments/16vxphx/so_where_the_heck_is_the_wear_os_3_update/" target="_blank">According to this post on Reddit, Mobvoi has once again slipped their Q3 deadline</a>. </p><p>I emailed the Mobvoi rep for their plan to update the Pro 5 to WearOS 4, and they replied to me with the following statement:</p><p></p><blockquote><p>Hi,</p><p><br /></p><p>Sorry I missed your email. For the W4 update, currently we have not received such information. We will announce it as soon as it is confirmed </p></blockquote><p></p><div><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep sensing</span></span></h3><div><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The watch comes with sleep sensing, which tracks the quality of sleep. Compared to previous watches, the watch now comes with real-time SPO2 sensing. Also, the watch is more comfortable to wear during sleep.</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><br /></div><div><span style="color: #222222;"><span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">TicWatch Pro 5 Watch specs (from <a href="https://www.mobvoi.com/us/pages/ticwatchpro5" target="_blank">TicWatch website</a>)</span></h3><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Physical specs</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Dimensions (mm)</b>: 50.1(H) x 48.0(L) x 12.2(D)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Weight</b>: 44.3g</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Color</b>: Obsidian (Black)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Watch Case</b>: Metal, 7000seriese aluminum and high-strength nylon with fiberglass</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Watch Strap</b>: Solid silicone (interchangeable), 24mm.</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Durability: </b>5ATM, Open Water Swim/MIL-STD-810H</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Technical specs</span></b></h4><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Operating System</b>: Wear OS 3.5</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Chipset Platform</b>: Snapdragon® W5+ Gen 1 Wearable Platform</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Memory</b>: RAM: 2GB / ROM: 32GB</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Display:</b> </span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1.43 "466*466 326ppi</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Full Color Always On Display AMOLED + Ultra-low-power Display</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Corning Gorilla Anti-fingerprint Cover Glass</span></li></ul></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Connectivity</b>: </span></h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bluetooth 5.2</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">GNSS: GPS+Beidou+Glonass+Galileo+QZSS</span></li></ul></div><div><b style="font-family: inherit;">NFC Payments:</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Google Pay, 13.56MHz</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Battery Capacity: </b>628mAh (typical)</span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Compatibility</b>: Android 8.0 or newer</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Application</b>: Mobvoi Health</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Additional features:</span></h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Speaker</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mic</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Vibrator</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">PPG</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Barometer</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Compass</span></li></ul></div></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Sensors:</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Accelerometer</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gyro Sensor</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">HD PPG Heart Rate Sensor</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">SpO2 Sensor</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Skin Temperature Sensor</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Low Latency Off-Body Sensor</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Barometer</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Compass</span></li></ul></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Conclusion</span></h2><div>Mobvoi is a champion with battery life, and their dual-display technology is extremely legible even in bright sunlight. TicWatch Pro 5 continues this trend of excellence in the TicWatch Pro 3 and Pro 3 Ultra. </div><div><br /></div><div>The watch has a couple of minor negatives. But the biggest is Mobvoi's track record regarding software upgrades. Their TicWatch E3, Pro 3, and Pro 3 Ultra have not received the promised Wear OS 3.0 update. Even then, Wear OS 3 is 3 generations behind Wear OS 3.5. Plus, there is Wear OS 4 on the horizon, making Wear OS 3.0 4 generations behind.</div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div>Although I can recommend the watch based on hardware features alone, Mobvoi's updated track record is not the greatest. And the reply from the Mobvoi rep isn't reassuring. Therefore, I can only recommend with the caveat that the watch will be delayed in being updated to Wear OS 4 or not updated at all. If the software is important to you, I would give this a miss.</div></span></span></div></div>
Thu Ya Winhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03132501948853598087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409754623610041531.post-34346728919936767462023-03-14T19:33:00.011+00:002023-08-03T22:44:49.074+01:00Quick camera test Dell WB5023 vs Logitech Brio<p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Photograph test</h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3mSgJJO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dell WB5023</a></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY-LqhhG7yZPH7YS32OfZEcDBHHiPYFQG_cCVw8Y5q7hC-yzUkfK0l0OI-zZ-jP4Sb4oiPv6iApbs8N9a1yuq26t-dZPiwWTV__FlJVXXtEsRWeLB88XawdO4xfylsFDi5qeKXrWvg9L9-dwX7fsXJMFoH3Wc7l8noQXiG-4chw833dlHNIzDISzktUg/s1063/Dell%20webcam%20test%20low%20light.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="825" data-original-width="1063" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY-LqhhG7yZPH7YS32OfZEcDBHHiPYFQG_cCVw8Y5q7hC-yzUkfK0l0OI-zZ-jP4Sb4oiPv6iApbs8N9a1yuq26t-dZPiwWTV__FlJVXXtEsRWeLB88XawdO4xfylsFDi5qeKXrWvg9L9-dwX7fsXJMFoH3Wc7l8noQXiG-4chw833dlHNIzDISzktUg/w400-h310/Dell%20webcam%20test%20low%20light.jpg" title="Low light" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Video test</h2><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/D2MKriYLUf0" width="320" youtube-src-id="D2MKriYLUf0"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dell webcam video test</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Znw3k9z2VEQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="Znw3k9z2VEQ"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Conclusions</h2><div>The Logitech Brio beats the Dell webcam in most conditions, despite shooting at only 1080p (2.1 MP) on a Chromebook; the Dell webcam, on the other hand, shoots at 3.7 MP (1444p) on the same Chromebook.</div><div><br /></div><div><strike>In addition, the audio quality of the Logitech is much better than the Dell webcam. </strike>The Dell webcam's microphone is disabled by default. According to <a href="https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-uk/000213452/microphone-does-not-work-on-dell-webcam-wb2023-or-dell-pro-webcam-5023">Dell</a>, you must enable the setting through the <a href="https://www.dell.com/support/dpem">Dell Peripheral Manager</a> (DPeM) software first. And the software is only compatible with Mac and Windows.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Thu Ya Winhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03132501948853598087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409754623610041531.post-62303551685479045352022-06-23T20:58:00.003+01:002022-06-23T20:58:24.343+01:00AEG 8000 Series AP81A25ULT Cordless Vacuum Cleaner review<p style="text-align: left;">Today I will be reviewing the AEG 8000 Series AP81A25ULT Cordless Vacuum Cleaner - Bronze. I needed a new vacuum cleaner since I move to a new property.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Pros:</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Agile in vacuum mode</li><li>Decent price</li><li>Decent battery</li><li>Light at the end to see dark spaces</li></ul><div>Cons:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Heavy to use one-handed and if you're trying to vacuum the ceiling</li><li>The trash bin is tricky to open</li></ul></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">The AEG 8000 costs £390 from AO.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I was initially considering a Dyson cordless cleaner. I had worked for Curry's before and I liked the lightweight nature of a Dyson. They kinda have a reputation for being one of the best cleaners.</p><p style="text-align: left;">However, the AEG gives Dyson a serious run for the money.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The vacuum picks up dirt quite well. It is agile when vacuuming the floor. However, it is not so comfortable for one-hand operation for cleaning ceilings and other tight spaces.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Although it seems like a gimmick, it allows me to see when I'm vacuuming in dark spaces.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhir0gt7tRPy0L1TpD6IheDLfpB7TRgdYeX4GU56MEg7wIRobEdo4yCIUIn4TlW0fNXckpdCn_Plo1qMs6rMvOjYQ0OCxa6ItViCAvw09PijW5FtzY0J9dXP5GtQjk2DIwxIpFuFqgU4XkR3uCrAUIMRBZ-QVIlT9kFuaFdQF7pG17nNdZz6egOXVq-kQ/s3000/20220623_191340.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2543" data-original-width="3000" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhir0gt7tRPy0L1TpD6IheDLfpB7TRgdYeX4GU56MEg7wIRobEdo4yCIUIn4TlW0fNXckpdCn_Plo1qMs6rMvOjYQ0OCxa6ItViCAvw09PijW5FtzY0J9dXP5GtQjk2DIwxIpFuFqgU4XkR3uCrAUIMRBZ-QVIlT9kFuaFdQF7pG17nNdZz6egOXVq-kQ/s320/20220623_191340.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The interface of the vacuum is pretty simple too. There are only two buttons. One to turn it on, and the other to adjust its suction strength. The battery indicator isn't too granular and can only measure the remaining power to the nearest 30%</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3057" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7juo1m4Lul8bYroiumdkhdjt71yM1M7u9jjxtcMTKvXBXQU9f3VTtwb0DHUMGaHjFTBo819xAcvSHI4q7TAzaz6KDQl5ayUpahQP9klji0zGU67TsNXi7wrZRgPJNzJGDVjkWzOESfKZFLW-9JPGcfx-uRtXoAVgiMPR_vZJKa0wyOqGj9d1kjhdOzg/s320/20220623_191345.jpg" width="314" /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">The cleaner also comes with a "tree" to charge and hold all the accessories. That's rather neat and handy for those living in a small house.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7juo1m4Lul8bYroiumdkhdjt71yM1M7u9jjxtcMTKvXBXQU9f3VTtwb0DHUMGaHjFTBo819xAcvSHI4q7TAzaz6KDQl5ayUpahQP9klji0zGU67TsNXi7wrZRgPJNzJGDVjkWzOESfKZFLW-9JPGcfx-uRtXoAVgiMPR_vZJKa0wyOqGj9d1kjhdOzg/s3057/20220623_191345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1688" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4NdNU9z69H913emFNsq47WG4s_M_gyPX9ojrpNwGMkBKAVqJ9zOcxsA23rKOuRJeORQc4qiIVCGkaKmG7-bTcPVq9oOtgiVMZYQJw_KYvjT-Xx0_Bz0iJKApBFeg4C0qs69jJPAhJG4junx4PgFlcpFuyG227dDLucPD6bGa4fW9Vghf7zIDJgpXIgw/s320/20220623_192252.jpg" width="135" /></a></span></div></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">However, the vacuum cleaner's bin is a bit tricky to release and re-install. In addition, you have to touch the dust a bit when removing the filter "cap" for the bin.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">All in all, the device is a good device at a decent price. The pros of the device greatly outweigh the cons.</span></div></span><p></p>Thu Ya Winhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03132501948853598087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409754623610041531.post-20364622887953219822022-01-06T17:18:00.002+00:002022-01-06T17:21:30.049+00:00Review: Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra<span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Today I'm reviewing the <a href="https://amzn.to/3eUc8zF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra worth, as of the time of this review, £267.43 on Amazon UK</a>. The <a href="https://amzn.to/3F4o9Nk">LTE version costs £329.99</a>. I received the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra LTE product as part of a review program in return for an unbiased review. Mobvoi had no editorial rights to my review and they did not receive any preview copy of the review.</span><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div>
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</span></center><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Pro:</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Extremely long battery life (upward of 3 days)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Lightweight</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Faux leather/silicon wrist strap (if that's your style)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Activity tracker</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">An extremely readable secondary display</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Cons:</span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Short wrist strap</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">The vibration motor is <i>meh</i></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Protruding side buttons</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Leather wrist strap </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Proprietary charger</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">LTE version locked to Vodafone</span></li></ul></div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra... that's quite a mouthful. It seems the company is just tacking on words to the name. It reminds me of this video by Mrwhosetheboss.</span><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wadg_mLOPJQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="wadg_mLOPJQ"></iframe></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://youtu.be/wadg_mLOPJQ" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">https://youtu.be/wadg_mLOPJQ</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">But I digress. If you have the TicWatch Pro 3, the Ultra version is more or less the same as the TicWatch Pro 3. Unlike the Pro 3, the Ultra has an internal compass. They both have great battery life. In fact, no watch to date beat Mobvoi's Pro 3 and Pro 3 Ultra in terms of battery longevity.</span></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Style</span></h2><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">The TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra LTE has a dual-screen display. The second low battery secondary display reminds me of the Casio non-smartwatches.</span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZ2Iprc6CqjPhB0b5BEva2WCCqkPXyI-UFSqV8WsZ5fF6aluUDEuvgfWjuVE3YF-OLlXh4pmfnz1peW-vHzX9XWVnBTfb1ndSMerXw7Ikv05jd1aV99JHpVwLuY-g2dm4UUk_XAtzYKwZ9iGAFfiE8cwmtl-RQNl6ckTEkYiAQY6zADD1NW6GrFT2pBQ=s3245" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3245" data-original-width="839" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZ2Iprc6CqjPhB0b5BEva2WCCqkPXyI-UFSqV8WsZ5fF6aluUDEuvgfWjuVE3YF-OLlXh4pmfnz1peW-vHzX9XWVnBTfb1ndSMerXw7Ikv05jd1aV99JHpVwLuY-g2dm4UUk_XAtzYKwZ9iGAFfiE8cwmtl-RQNl6ckTEkYiAQY6zADD1NW6GrFT2pBQ=s320" width="83" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCsAUgpKxKalRWnmv7AnDw3GTFdvcU7CMvTuv6NX9oZMQk95lmvZR3qwPXdUoZJQzHzfzvUBa2532IXrMrBNS3seIICx7qKOHegUGkHsmWLX3-u2Y-WOz4bvKdRLxx7AJZftz5KEXdhujW2yKIMyeixcv2ilB4jtCKEKAmhVG6pahu_hDpTtI42XKrUg=s5120" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5120" data-original-width="3840" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCsAUgpKxKalRWnmv7AnDw3GTFdvcU7CMvTuv6NX9oZMQk95lmvZR3qwPXdUoZJQzHzfzvUBa2532IXrMrBNS3seIICx7qKOHegUGkHsmWLX3-u2Y-WOz4bvKdRLxx7AJZftz5KEXdhujW2yKIMyeixcv2ilB4jtCKEKAmhVG6pahu_hDpTtI42XKrUg=s320" width="240" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwGUXHYTAbRkjT2L0uqbxU8tMxTHngW6OHp5PGG1gUdjpucSPzlCK9P_VpaqKQVeAP1EMZwTS0bJZ1up3cuSg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Unlike the non-Ultra version ie TicWatch Pro 3, the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra's Secondary display can change colors. However, that setting isn't in the main watch settings and is controlled by the Essential mode app.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">To change the color:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div><ol class="_1eJr7K139jnMstd4HajqYP" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #1a1a1b; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; margin: 4px 0px 4px 8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><li class="_3gqTEjt4x9UIIpWiro7YXz" style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0.4em 1em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM" style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Open the Essential Mode app (using its launcher icon)</span></p></li><li class="_3gqTEjt4x9UIIpWiro7YXz" style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0.4em 1em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM" style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Swipe left for settings</span></p></li><li class="_3gqTEjt4x9UIIpWiro7YXz" style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0.4em 1em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM" style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Scroll down until you get the option for backlight color</span></p></li></ol><p class="_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #1a1a1b; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0.8em 0px 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans; font-size: xx-small;">Thanks to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/DYNALogix/" rel="" target="_blank">u/DYNALogix</a> on <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/WearOS/comments/qa2pun/comment/hh09bpc/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" rel="" target="_blank">r/WearOS</a></span></p></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">If you want to boost the brightness of the screen, you can double-click the top page button.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">The LTE version is made of faux leather/silicon hybrid. Although it looks more stylish than the non-Ultra or non-LTE version, the leather band has a few caveats.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgL3YWuhljYHS8puBROXcmBY5qLlmYlZ8aW8p32kXOrD89uCg6fQMSs990xINiX8EdHhCUz5glGd0ow5DoHcOTFsShRDS2Z4rXgQKcaqyqOMkacpGbWgVLkGjiMNwzCKW-hzYINQcVW5vYpzqVIbgpEze5109fj71HxWysPbyaz92eMOwrvwr-3rKpfng=s5120" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5120" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgL3YWuhljYHS8puBROXcmBY5qLlmYlZ8aW8p32kXOrD89uCg6fQMSs990xINiX8EdHhCUz5glGd0ow5DoHcOTFsShRDS2Z4rXgQKcaqyqOMkacpGbWgVLkGjiMNwzCKW-hzYINQcVW5vYpzqVIbgpEze5109fj71HxWysPbyaz92eMOwrvwr-3rKpfng=s320" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">After about two weeks of wearing, it suffered some stress on the bands, causing marks around the holes.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Also, I find the buttons a bit protruding and uncomfortable under certain conditions. The bezels on the watch are also large, making the watch a bit bulky. However, unlike the Samsung Watch 4, the bezels are useless; it does not have a rotating crown. Although the crown on the Samsung may be a bit of a gimmick for some, I use it fairly often, especially when it's raining since the touches may misregister if the screen is wet.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">For me, the strap was a bit small.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgi6ki-EvJcI52Sn04qxIm7jOjkcyKL_j7mXAi6weqp9phponKi0IZ7Vco8uPqlqCR95eKyDRmx4vTHK66DUTsFP49_0mA2gwn2DrPmcM67Zhen_XYx7UlrvtNjNsvLqvU8j_FHvz9AwZ8fLsy8_9W1EoZlYb2LYZPvpzn54AA_xgSRA-JkcXoQbP05WQ=s3062" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3062" data-original-width="1868" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgi6ki-EvJcI52Sn04qxIm7jOjkcyKL_j7mXAi6weqp9phponKi0IZ7Vco8uPqlqCR95eKyDRmx4vTHK66DUTsFP49_0mA2gwn2DrPmcM67Zhen_XYx7UlrvtNjNsvLqvU8j_FHvz9AwZ8fLsy8_9W1EoZlYb2LYZPvpzn54AA_xgSRA-JkcXoQbP05WQ=s320" width="195" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">In fact, out of the three watches I own, the Pro 3 Ultra is one of the smallest circumference bands. However, you can probably get bigger bands aftermarket.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Technology</span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Activity tracking</span></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">As with the TicWatch Pro 3 (and just about most other smartwatches), this watch tracks heart rate, steps, activity, etc. However, it comes with a few added features. It has IHB AFiB Detection and 24 hours stress monitoring.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">The step counter was fairly accurate and was about 50 steps off from the Galaxy Watch 4. This is a small margin of error and can be attributed to perhaps me being more dominant on the arm that I wore the Galaxy Watch 4. One good thing about the Mobvoi watch is that it syncs with Google Fit, unlike the Samsung watch. Samsung Watch only syncs with Samsung Health and you need a third-party app like <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.appyhapps.healthsync" target="_blank">Health Sync</a>. In my experience, it didn't sense the sport that accurately and you have to manually select the sport.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Vibration motor</span></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">The vibration motor on this watch isn't that strong compared to the Samsung but it's strong enough.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwARhTxhGkljB6Um8m_Npnl6HtHtf-lQbqxdgmh7822NUZtofUhczIk3dCI3KC8AWWtQHCsqKFQLgaJnZYIXw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Synergy with phone</span></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">One feature on the Samsung that I miss is the synergy with the phone. The Samsung Watch syncs the do not disturb mode with the Samsung Note 20 Ultra. In addition, with the Samsung, any alarms ringing on the phone also ring on the watch, which is nice. The TicWatch Pro 3 and Pro 3 Ultra, however, lacks this feature.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Google Assistant</span></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Unlike the Samsung watch, the Pro 3 Ultra comes with Google Assistant. However, during my 2 weeks of use, I rarely use the assistant on my watch. Although it supports control of my smart home devices, it does not support routines. When I'm at home, I tend to use my Google Home Hub Max anyway and if I'm on the way, I will use my headphones to trigger the Google assistant from my phone.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">4G/LTE</span></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Although my version provided by Mobvoi is the LTE version, it is tied to the Vodafone network. However, there is an <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/WearOS/comments/l98s7i/esim_for_any_provider_ticwatch_pro_3_lte/" target="_blank">unoffici</a><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/WearOS/comments/l98s7i/esim_for_any_provider_ticwatch_pro_3_lte/" rel="" target="_blank">al workaround on Reddit</a>. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is slightly more open but I found out only certain networks and certain plans support the esim on the watch. Your watch and your phone must be with the same provider. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">In other words, if you want to use the watch to make independent calls, you need to be with a certain network (on your phone) and you have to pay more to support the watch. Last I checked, none of the supported providers support the watch on their PAYG plan. You need to be in with a contract with the network. There isn't a PAYG plan just for the watch.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">I miss my Huawei Watch 2 when you can simply pop a sim into the smart watch and use it as a phone.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Battery life</span></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">The TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra has no contender in the battery life category. It has extremely long battery life. With its <a href="https://www.mobvoi.com/uk/pages/ticwatchpro3ultra" target="_blank">577 mAh battery and secondary FSTN display</a>, the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra is the king of battery life. Mobvoi says it would last 72 hours in normal "smart" mode and 45 days in the essential mode. The essential mode only uses the secondary display and allows you to see your steps and battery life along with the time and date.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhj1Y9lZnP0YWOihi-4iPpWJGpHpkiI2RgdD9O2_bAe_5EGt4ZQTvtqiEjFTYl0U962X3tCenruEk65hpfheVBsu9CCaSmzysINPP9Ptqx53lMR45TLWxEM2aBNc6a27WqN5PDGo1OctPRDyt4f3zWzO9RVWgGm7Fo4GYYJyTNeolQSGdfxviLitmBNpg=s2827" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2827" data-original-width="1296" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhj1Y9lZnP0YWOihi-4iPpWJGpHpkiI2RgdD9O2_bAe_5EGt4ZQTvtqiEjFTYl0U962X3tCenruEk65hpfheVBsu9CCaSmzysINPP9Ptqx53lMR45TLWxEM2aBNc6a27WqN5PDGo1OctPRDyt4f3zWzO9RVWgGm7Fo4GYYJyTNeolQSGdfxviLitmBNpg=w226-h492" width="226" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Wear OS version</span></h3><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">The watch comes with Wear OS 2.33. However, no other smartwatch apart from the Samsung Watch 4 comes with Wear OS 3.0, so I'm not going to count this as a <i>con,</i> unlike other review sites. The TicWatch Pro 3 and Pro 3 Ultra are <a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/wear-os-3-watches-2736393/" target="_blank">slated to be upgraded to Wear OS 3 later this year</a>.<br /></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Watch Specs</span></h2><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><div>These are the watch details from <a href="https://www.mobvoi.com/uk/pages/ticwatchpro3ultra" target="_blank">Mobvoi's website</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Model</b>: TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS</div><div><b>Dimensions</b> (mm): 47 x 48 x 12.3</div><div><b>Weight</b>: 41g</div><div><b>Color</b>: Shadow Black</div><div><b>Watch case</b>: Stainless steel and high-strength nylon with fiberglass</div><div><b>Screen</b>: Corning Gorilla Anti-fingerprint Cover Glass</div><div><b>Operating System</b>: Wear OS by Google</div><div><b>Chipset</b>: Qualcomm® Snapdragon Wear™ 4100 Platform and Mobvoi dual processor system</div><div><b>Memory</b>: </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>RAM: 1GB</li><li>Onboard storage: 8GB</li></ul></div><div><b>Display</b>: 1.4“ 454x454 326ppi Full Color Always On Display AMOLED + FSTN</div><div><b>Connectivity</b>: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Bluetooth 5.0</li><li>Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (Wifi 4)</li><li>GNSS: GPS+Beidou+Glonass+Galileo+QZSS</li></ul></div><div><b>NFC Payments</b>: Google Pay</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Additional features:</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Speaker</li><li>Mic</li><li>Vibrator</li><li>Barometer</li></ul></div><div><b>Sensors</b>: </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Accelerometer</li><li>Gyro Sensor</li><li>HD PPG Heart Rate Sensor</li><li>SpO2 Sensor</li><li>Low Latency Off-Body Sensor</li><li>Barometer</li></ul></div><div><b>Battery capacity</b>: 577mAh</div><div><b>Durability</b>: IP68, Pool Swim/MIL-STD-810G</div></span></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Conclusion</span></h2><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">Mobvoi is a champion with battery life and their dual-display technology is extremely legible even in bright sunlight. TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra continues this trend of excellence in the TicWatch Pro 3. It has a couple of negatives though. The watch is slightly bulky and the wristband is smaller than other watches, including the TicWatch Pro 3. Also, unless you're with Vodafone or plan to switch to Vodafone, don't get the LTE version. The Bluetooth version will suffice and you will save a couple of bucks as well. For a more in-depth review, please see Brian Burriston's excellent review on Notebookcheck.net: <a href="https://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobvoi-TicWatch-Pro-3-Ultra-GPS-in-review-Small-update-of-a-good-smartwatch.574006.0.html">https://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobvoi-TicWatch-Pro-3-Ultra-GPS-in-review-Small-update-of-a-good-smartwatch.574006.0.html</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">If battery life is your main concern, get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3zuVDDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra</a>. If you have a Samsung phone and would like the greater synergy between your phone and watch, get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3HFDNAv" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 classic.</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans; font-size: xx-small;">This blog participates in the Amazon affiliate program and if you buy through the links, we may earn an affiliate commission. This does not affect the quality of the review, however.</span></div>Thu Ya Winhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03132501948853598087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409754623610041531.post-84019097772187922402021-11-20T22:35:00.003+00:002022-01-06T14:26:36.515+00:00Fossil Gen 6 Watch (FTW6078) review<p>Today I'm reviewing the <a href="https://amzn.to/3kULpX8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fossil FTW 6078</a>, which currently sells for £255.82 (as of November 22, 2020).</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KWvQ_I284H4/YZlzwU2U02I/AAAAAAABqHY/1HSvIrLyhhAaQtzMSCwQxMQLuTpDYQWKQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1160/FTW6078_main.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1160" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KWvQ_I284H4/YZlzwU2U02I/AAAAAAABqHY/1HSvIrLyhhAaQtzMSCwQxMQLuTpDYQWKQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/FTW6078_main.jpeg" width="276" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rEIBYGL4YrU/YZli-jeXKvI/AAAAAAABqHE/0W3pr_ckyBcsps_W4VPUbCBXLq7WB2qJACNcBGAsYHQ/s2595/20211115_122812.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2595" data-original-width="1212" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rEIBYGL4YrU/YZli-jeXKvI/AAAAAAABqHE/0W3pr_ckyBcsps_W4VPUbCBXLq7WB2qJACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/20211115_122812.jpg" width="149" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pros: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Stylish</li><li>Fast</li></ul><div>Cons:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Battery drain (doesn't last 2 days)</li><li>Slips off-hand if moving</li></ul><h2 style="text-align: left;">Battery</h2><div>Right off the bat, I would like to say, the battery of the Fossil sucks. If you turn on background HR, you won't last 2 days. At most the battery would last 1.5 days. By the end of Day 1 after charging, the battery remaining was 25%.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AZ8QnZM4qfI/YZlyJc5nRFI/AAAAAAABqHM/KrmXNEjeazcA7mNqS3o-XxMiTVOssm4KwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2249/Screenshot1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2249" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AZ8QnZM4qfI/YZlyJc5nRFI/AAAAAAABqHM/KrmXNEjeazcA7mNqS3o-XxMiTVOssm4KwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screenshot1.png" width="154" /></a></div><br /><div>My suspicion is confirmed with Fossil replying to my comment asking how big are their batteries. It is only 300 mAH, which lasts up to 24 hours with normal usage<br />
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hi. 300 mAh, 3.88V; up to 24 hours with normal usage.</p>— Fossil (@Fossil) <a href="https://twitter.com/Fossil/status/1461261762968313858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
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When the watch reaches low power, the watch suggests switching to watch-only mode, which basically turns the smartwatch into a dumb watch that only shows the time.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L1OhjMeC0nk/YZl0_4y-9qI/AAAAAAABqIA/R9i-ySUJNW4693KLbej1GZINlA6A3dE3ACNcBGAsYHQ/s2595/20211120_204259.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2595" data-original-width="1212" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L1OhjMeC0nk/YZl0_4y-9qI/AAAAAAABqIA/R9i-ySUJNW4693KLbej1GZINlA6A3dE3ACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/20211120_204259.jpg" width="149" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>The display turns off when not in use.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the plus size, owing to the small battery size, the watch charges relatively quick. In my experience, it charges to 100% in just like 30 minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Style</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There's no denying that the Fossil is stylish, and I think it would be good for formal events as a dress watch. The watch is a bit bulky though but that's expected from smartwatches nowadays.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The turning dial is a nice touch, but I don't find it as useful. Throughout my two-week trial, I barely used the rotating side dial. However, I like the fact that the Fossil has two assignable buttons.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In addition, during my outdoor trials, I find the watch sliding around when I'm in motion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Connectivity</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The watch has the following sensors: " Accelerometer, Altimeter, Ambient Light, Compass, Gyroscope, Off-body IR, PPG Heart Rate, SPO2." That seems to be the standard on most modern smartwatches. The watch uses the "Wellness" app to gather data in addition to Google Fit. The Wellness app, however, doesn't reliably update heart rate to the Google Fit servers. Also, it does not update the SPO2 data to the Google Fit servers. To make matters worse, the Fossil Watch does not have a companion fitness app like Samsung Health, Huawei Health, or Mobvoi Health. With my TicWatch Pro 3, although SPO2 data doesn't upload to Google Fit, I can view it on the Mobvoi Health app, which is a good workaround.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Watch Specs</h2><div>These are the watch details from <a href="https://www.fossil.com/en-gb/products/gen-6-smartwatch-gunmetal-stainless-steel/FTW6078.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fossil's own website</a>:</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="top-attributes" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424; font-family: Soleil, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.25px;"><h2 class="col-12 title detail-panel-title" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; flex: 0 0 100%; font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: underline; width: 379.992px;">Product Details</h2><div class="attribute" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 18px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Sku:</span> <span class="value" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box;">FTW6078</span></div><div class="attribute" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 18px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Platform:</span> <span class="value" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box;">GEN 6 SMARTWATCH</span></div><div class="attribute" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 18px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Case:</span> <span class="value" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box;">42 mm, Stainless Steel</span></div><div class="attribute" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 18px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Strap:</span> <span class="value" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box;">18 mm, Interchangeable</span></div><div class="attribute view-more-attribute show" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 18px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Lifestyle:</span> <span class="value" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box;">Always on Display now brighter with more colours. Thousands of watch faces to personalise your look and always see the time. Hundreds of apps from assistant to fitness, payments, music, social, news, games, stop watches, and more. With a 3 ATM design and charging in about half an hour, it’s perfect for all your activities.</span></div><div class="attribute view-more-attribute show" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 18px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Health:</span> <span class="value" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box;">Automatically tracks activity goals, steps, sleep, heart rate, cardio level, SPO2 (blood oxygen), and more. Activity modes with GPS keep you on track with your distance and path. Advanced sensors provide the data to power all your health and fitness apps.</span></div><div class="attribute view-more-attribute show" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 18px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Preloaded Apps:</span> <span class="value" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box;">Agenda, Alarm, Battery-Optimised Activity Mode, Calendar, Cardio Level Tracking, Cardiogram, Contacts, Enhanced Phone Dialer App, Facer, Google Assistant, Google Fit (Workout, Heart Rate, Goals, Breathe), Google Maps, Google Pay™, Google Play Store, Nike Run Club, Noonlight, Smart Battery Modes, Spotify, Stopwatch, Timer, Translate, Wellness App with Sleep Tracking</span></div></div><hr style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; background-color: white; border-bottom: 0px; border-image: initial; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-top-style: solid; box-sizing: content-box; color: #242424; font-family: Soleil, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; height: 0px; letter-spacing: 0.25px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 1rem; overflow: visible;" /><h2 class="col-12 title detail-panel-title" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424; flex: 0 0 100%; font-family: Soleil, sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; letter-spacing: 0.25px; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: underline; width: 379.992px;">Tech Specs</h2><div class="attribute" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; background-color: white; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424; font-family: Soleil, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.25px; margin: 18px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Operating System:</span> <span class="value" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box;">Powered with Wear OS by Google</span></div><div class="attribute" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; background-color: white; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424; font-family: Soleil, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.25px; margin: 18px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Compatibility:</span> <span class="value" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box;">Wear OS by Google works with phones running the latest version of Android™ (excluding Go edition and phones without Google Play Store) or iOS. Supported features may vary between platforms and countries with compatibility subject to change.</span></div><div class="attribute" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; background-color: white; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424; font-family: Soleil, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.25px; margin: 18px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Processor:</span> <span class="value" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box;">Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Wear 4100+</span></div><div class="attribute" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; background-color: white; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424; font-family: Soleil, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.25px; margin: 18px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Memory:</span> <span class="value" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box;">1 GB RAM, 8GB Storage</span></div><div class="attribute" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; background-color: white; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424; font-family: Soleil, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.25px; margin: 18px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Display:</span> <span class="value" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box;">1.28" Color AMOLED / 416 x 416 / 326ppi</span></div><div class="attribute" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; background-color: white; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424; font-family: Soleil, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.25px; margin: 18px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Input:</span> <span class="value" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box;">2 Additional Push Buttons (configurable), Rotating Home Button, Touchscreen, Voice</span></div><div class="attribute" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; background-color: white; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424; font-family: Soleil, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.25px; margin: 18px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Sound/Actuator:</span> <span class="value" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box;">Loudspeaker, Microphone, Vibration</span></div><div class="attribute" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; background-color: white; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424; font-family: Soleil, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.25px; margin: 18px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Connectivity:</span> <span class="value" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box;">Bluetooth 5.0 LE, GPS, NFC SE, WiFi</span></div><div class="attribute" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; background-color: white; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424; font-family: Soleil, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.25px; margin: 18px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Sensors:</span> <span class="value" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box;">Accelerometer, Altimeter, Ambient Light, Compass, Gyroscope, Off-body IR, PPG Heart Rate, SPO2</span></div><div class="attribute" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; background-color: white; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424; font-family: Soleil, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.25px; margin: 18px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Battery:</span> <span class="value" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box;">24 Hr + multi day Extended Mode **Varies based on usage and after updates install**. USB data cable with magnetic dock snaps to split rings on watch caseback and spins 360 degrees for ease of use. Approximately half an hour to reach 80%.</span></div><div class="attribute" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; background-color: white; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #242424; font-family: Soleil, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.25px; margin: 18px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="label" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Water Resistance:</span> <span class="value" style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; box-sizing: border-box;">3 ATM</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>Watch gallery</b></h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n5vBNrNVYKM/YZl0sIjG9QI/AAAAAAABqHg/YvSSvlcwALMgQNhb6ncrScrS3_UUxGWXACNcBGAsYHQ/s2595/20211115_122831.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2595" data-original-width="1212" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n5vBNrNVYKM/YZl0sIjG9QI/AAAAAAABqHg/YvSSvlcwALMgQNhb6ncrScrS3_UUxGWXACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/20211115_122831.jpg" width="149" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QXgwoLn9cBc/YZl0sNF0ELI/AAAAAAABqHo/DjRGaN8XtXE5IdYNVRzmSHsfjqdBwcXzwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2595/20211115_122956.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2595" data-original-width="1212" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QXgwoLn9cBc/YZl0sNF0ELI/AAAAAAABqHo/DjRGaN8XtXE5IdYNVRzmSHsfjqdBwcXzwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/20211115_122956.jpg" width="149" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cKLvx_LWTYs/YZl0sEifZxI/AAAAAAABqHk/EBwZIWTzob0jD3CngrZT-tsmy7EZaWDHQCNcBGAsYHQ/s2595/20211115_123012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2595" data-original-width="1212" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cKLvx_LWTYs/YZl0sEifZxI/AAAAAAABqHk/EBwZIWTzob0jD3CngrZT-tsmy7EZaWDHQCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/20211115_123012.jpg" width="149" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jVNwTnqfRvQ/YZl0tcrqwZI/AAAAAAABqHs/rjkXIkygE30MxNfvsChO7GKT9U5HoaDdACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20211120_221354.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jVNwTnqfRvQ/YZl0tcrqwZI/AAAAAAABqHs/rjkXIkygE30MxNfvsChO7GKT9U5HoaDdACNcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20211120_221354.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"> Concluding remarks</h2><div>Personally, I think the watch is more style over function. While stylish, the watch's short battery life is a major handicap.</div><p>
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<p><br /></p><p>I'm sure <a href="https://amzn.to/3i4bIIU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WF100XMF</a> is on everybody's shortlist when they're looking for new earbuds. As of this review, the earbuds cost £249 on Amazon.</p><p>Right off the bat, I would say the WF100XMF offers one of the best active noise cancellations and it completely removes transport noises. It also has, on paper one of the longest battery life. However, its software and comfort leave much to be desired.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6euN5RkhoWI/YU3-8TCze5I/AAAAAAABpyA/MOuDji7y7cwtRxzZFCYYsy58rFvcMLhTgCNcBGAsYHQ/s940/WF100XMF%2Bpic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="382" data-original-width="940" height="130" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6euN5RkhoWI/YU3-8TCze5I/AAAAAAABpyA/MOuDji7y7cwtRxzZFCYYsy58rFvcMLhTgCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/WF100XMF%2Bpic.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">One thing I don't like about the headphone is that you have to choose the function of the left and right earbud. You can't customize the gesture. By default, it's the right ear control music playback and Google assistant while the left controls noise cancellation levels and pass-through mode. As you notice, this means if you want to adjust the volume, you have to change one of the default configurations. If you switch the left ear's shortcuts, you lose the ability to turn off noise cancellation on demand and the ability to have a pass-through mode (hold to turn off noise cancellation and turn down media volume). </span></p><p><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is somewhat mitigated by the speak to chat mode, which detects your voice and kills media audio, and turns off noise cancellation. You can also set it up so that the app detects your location and turn off noise canceling when you arrive at that location. The app can also detect the movement and set the headphone into "</span><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #202124;"><span style="font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">sitting, walking, running, or commuting"</span></span><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> mode. However, if you're on the bus, it will occasionally return to sitting mode when the bus pulls into a bus stop. This can be a bit distracting if you have set up sitting mode to have noise cancellation turned off. The GPS mode switch is a bit glitchy at times as it detected that I'm at a place a good few distances from my place. For example, I have set up the headphone to turn off noise cancellation when I'm at the local bus station but it detects that I'm at the bus stop when I'm at the other side of the city, 0.3 miles from the bus station. The chat to talk can be a bit sensitive also. It thinks I'm talking when I'm just coughing.</span></p><p><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #202124;"><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This headphone comes with native Google Assitant.</span></span></p><p><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #202124;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #202124;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OWdHp3yXkXM/YU4EeuHA_qI/AAAAAAABpyI/LrIZfEoV05cm_0nZvg6hn5C5dRlQCVW3gCNcBGAsYHQ/s941/Google%2BAssistant%2Blogo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="146" data-original-width="941" height="50" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OWdHp3yXkXM/YU4EeuHA_qI/AAAAAAABpyI/LrIZfEoV05cm_0nZvg6hn5C5dRlQCVW3gCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/Google%2BAssistant%2Blogo.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #202124;"><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #202124;"><br /></span></span></p><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #202124;">However, this Google assistant is unavailable unless you assign a "playback" shortcut to one of the two earbuds. This feature is nothing to sing and dance about. it's just as good as the Google Assistant on your phone.<br /><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">That said, the audio of the headphone sounds OK. It doesn't have that deep bass but the music comes in nice and clear. You can customize the sound using the inbuilt equalizer. The foam head tip does its job keeping outside noise out.</span></p><p><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now we come with my biggest complaint about the headphone. Comfort. For me, the headphone is a bit uncomfortable. The hard flat part of the headphone causes pain in my ear as I move my head around. Only completely removing the headset from my ear removes this pain. Also, I found out that the foam tip comes off the headphones and remains in the ear! Not exactly great when you're nowhere near a first aid kit. I have this happen once when I was in town and to my chagrin, nobody in town had a tweezer in their first aid kit.</span></p>
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<p><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">In summary, the head bud has:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Great active noise cancellation</span></li><li><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Good audio quality</span></li><li><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Excellent battery</span></li><li><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #202124;"><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Low comfort</span></span></li><li><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #202124;"><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Not easily customizable software</span></span></li><li><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #202124;"><span style="background-color: white; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Earbud shortcuts can be a bit rigid.</span></span></li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p>Thu Ya Winhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03132501948853598087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409754623610041531.post-29872016992631843042020-08-28T20:18:00.006+01:002020-11-03T19:32:17.827+00:00Review: DIGOO Wireless Weather Station Digital Thermometer Hygrometer with Outdoor Sensor (DG-TH8380)<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">I received this product as part of a review program in return for an unbiased review.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><img border="0" data-original-height="817" data-original-width="1412" height="185" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XCtpsjqioWw/X0lOTRV6fMI/AAAAAAABj9s/JkTKQ8kiwG0ET7I2l8VGOMOk1QUapbzEQCNcBGAsYHQ/w320-h185/61LLAkB5yOL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" width="320" /></span></div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /><br />Today I'm reviewing <a href="https://amzn.to/2EyO72g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIGOO Wireless Weather Station (DG-TH8380)</a>.</span><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Open Sans; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pros</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Open Sans; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Measures temperature of the room</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Open Sans; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Measures humidity</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Open Sans; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Compact size</span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Open Sans; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Able to change between 24 and 12-hour clock</span></li></ul><div><span face="" style="color: #202124;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cons</span></span></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face="" style="color: #202124;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hard to see in a bright environment</span></span></li><li><span face="" style="color: #202124;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Powered by 5 AAA batteries (Weather Station: 3 x AAA/LR03 Batteries / Wireless Sensor: 2 x AAA/LR03 Batteries)</span></span></li><li><span face="" style="color: #202124;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">No way to "expand" the weather station by adding more remote sensors.</span></span></li></ul></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Open Sans; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The device is a neat way to measure the humidity and temperature in the room. The device also tells the time and the date. </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Open Sans; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Open Sans; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">However, the writings are hard to see under bright light as seen below.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Open Sans; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-phRiw5aTCvk/X0lO3eUtPAI/AAAAAAABj98/xbRLlRuL3EowSNgC21pCktFA-rxKhe9UwCNcBGAsYHQ/w320-h240/IMG_20200827_154442.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QAMlxtEq1Sg/X0lO3GLZrEI/AAAAAAABj94/odfpRWR6AHkLt_alPYSQ1-am84JiMWrMgCNcBGAsYHQ/w320-h173/IMG_20200828_191044.jpg" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">In addition, the clock is displayed in such a small font that it's hard to spot from afar.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aTrCXr_OGVM/X0qbwCBkAJI/AAAAAAABj_g/sI3b7AgzDtQm9TeXK_q76vOHWAzp6WnwACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20200829_191606.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1188" data-original-width="2048" height="186" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aTrCXr_OGVM/X0qbwCBkAJI/AAAAAAABj_g/sI3b7AgzDtQm9TeXK_q76vOHWAzp6WnwACNcBGAsYHQ/w320-h186/IMG_20200829_191606.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Open Sans";">Although there is lighting that helps see the letters better, the light doesn't stay on. It's probably for the better since the unit is battery powered and the light remaining on all the time would drain the battery. However, I would like it to be lit so that I can read the clock better.</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i2LfHSn9rss/X0lO3XlL_-I/AAAAAAABj-A/JXpOHl_fVC4tvjptz6mP5RjcNTiT9SJIACNcBGAsYHQ/w320-h240/IMG_20200827_154448.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Open Sans; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Open Sans; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">The remote unit allows you to get the temperature and humidity from different parts of the house.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Open Sans; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Open Sans; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#" style="letter-spacing: normal; white-space: normal;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cVG0DBAmdcc/X0lO38V8KUI/AAAAAAABj-E/CT-QML8V6GApH93mRTlSX5YdxRHe-LY8gCNcBGAsYHQ/w260-h320/IMG_20200828_191134.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The manual says the device can support 3 channels so up to 3 remote sensors.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H1QU6BXjcJM/X0lXpF0DBsI/AAAAAAABj-Y/aYF8gPg8ZDwGvJtaYH433dZu0n0AHXJqQCNcBGAsYHQ/s970/2eb5f8c1-50ed-4c17-8e03-048f36cb1806.__CR0%252C0%252C970%252C600_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="970" height="248" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H1QU6BXjcJM/X0lXpF0DBsI/AAAAAAABj-Y/aYF8gPg8ZDwGvJtaYH433dZu0n0AHXJqQCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h248/2eb5f8c1-50ed-4c17-8e03-048f36cb1806.__CR0%252C0%252C970%252C600_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">However,<span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> as of this posting, there isn't a way to buy the remote sensor separately. And the listing on </span><a href="https://amzn.to/2Qy6nvb" rel="nofollow" style="letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank">Amazon UK shows the remote sensor is out of stock</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><span style="color: #202124;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span>The weather icon in the top right-hand corner seems accurate and so far, it accurately measured the weather that's happening outside.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Open Sans;">All in all, while the temperature, humidity, and weather prediction seems accurate, readability leaves much to be desired.</span></div>Thu Ya Winhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03132501948853598087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409754623610041531.post-35192822185840004632020-08-07T19:17:00.002+01:002020-09-04T14:36:25.793+01:00Jabra 75T review<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UYNL0Lw4AyM/Xy2Z9NA0wAI/AAAAAAABjHw/Q3__omiZN_01jXoNMUEn080Z56ond1CvACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20200731_130000.jpg" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="126" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UYNL0Lw4AyM/Xy2Z9NA0wAI/AAAAAAABjHw/Q3__omiZN_01jXoNMUEn080Z56ond1CvACNcBGAsYHQ/w168-h126/IMG_20200731_130000.jpg" width="168" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pros:</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-6a44fe9b-7fff-aa33-ad58-aebcc7ace9e1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-6a44fe9b-7fff-aa33-ad58-aebcc7ace9e1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Comfortable</span></p></span></li><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-6a44fe9b-7fff-aa33-ad58-aebcc7ace9e1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Does not fall out</span></p></span></li><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-6a44fe9b-7fff-aa33-ad58-aebcc7ace9e1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Long battery life</span></p></span></li><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-6a44fe9b-7fff-aa33-ad58-aebcc7ace9e1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">USB C charging</span></p></span></li><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-6a44fe9b-7fff-aa33-ad58-aebcc7ace9e1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">IP55 waterproof</span></p></span></li><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-6a44fe9b-7fff-aa33-ad58-aebcc7ace9e1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Allow auto-pause of the video when you take out the earbuds</span></p></span></li><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-6a44fe9b-7fff-aa33-ad58-aebcc7ace9e1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Aware mode</span></p></span></li></ul><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cons</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-6a44fe9b-7fff-aa33-ad58-aebcc7ace9e1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stuttering</span></p></span></li><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-6a44fe9b-7fff-aa33-ad58-aebcc7ace9e1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Not a lot of bass</span></p></span></li><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-6a44fe9b-7fff-aa33-ad58-aebcc7ace9e1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Audio sounds flat</span></p></span></li></ul><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3gWvcvp">The Jabra 75T</a> is an OK headphone but not worth the price. The headphone is quite comfortable in the ear and you don’t notice that it’s in place.</span></p><div><span><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_HV53t0soEA/Xy2Z87ZaWYI/AAAAAAABjHs/Vq4WLCMaFUwHciPL4YSQR3qpesXfuAAdgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20200731_125932.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="310" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_HV53t0soEA/Xy2Z87ZaWYI/AAAAAAABjHs/Vq4WLCMaFUwHciPL4YSQR3qpesXfuAAdgCNcBGAsYHQ/w411-h310/IMG_20200731_125932.jpg" width="411" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another feature that I like is that it allows you to hear your environment. With a tap on the ear bud you pass the sound from your environment. So if you’re walking on the go, this can be used for safety as it allows you to hear the surrounding.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Long battery life, USB C charging, and IP55 waterproofing is a plus. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="248" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DadK8-F7OyE/Xy2Z88aLPtI/AAAAAAABjH0/capMMjF2PYcE8EZI56u614c6jntnJIr4ACNcBGAsYHQ/w329-h248/IMG_20200731_125940.jpg" style="font-family: tinos; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;" width="329" /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">However, its biggest let down is when it comes to the audio quality, the one thing you expect from a £169 headphone. The audio sounds a bit flat, something common on cheap headphones. Bass and treble is sorely lacking.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In summary, is it the worst headphone? No. But I don’t think it’s worth the current selling price.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>Thu Ya Winhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03132501948853598087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409754623610041531.post-60989948349844571062020-08-07T19:03:00.004+01:002020-09-20T20:21:20.069+01:00Fix it: Using USB Webcam with Google Chromebook To use a USB Webcam with Google Chromebook, you first have to enable it. Go to settings and <img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="600" height="50" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-noO73MnT_68/Xy2F03Q8SQI/AAAAAAABjFk/mjdamF_ig20vhe3wmOtrG3O1Je1PVIEYQCPcBGAYYCw/w51-h50/Tools_icon.png" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;" width="51" />then search for "camera." Click on "Site settings" as shown. 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<br /><br />Change from "Integrated webcam" or "front camera user-facing" to the Webcam you're using. In my case, it's the <a href="https://amzn.to/3kyrOJt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Logitech C920</a>, which is labeled as "HD Pro Webcam C920."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hpE7kQbRjuQ/Xy2XDhTV_DI/AAAAAAABjHI/MUTN3kRnMog-fj3FEQo2WaKU36hcbc-UACNcBGAsYHQ/s2674/Webcamchange.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="746" data-original-width="2674" height="143" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hpE7kQbRjuQ/Xy2XDhTV_DI/AAAAAAABjHI/MUTN3kRnMog-fj3FEQo2WaKU36hcbc-UACNcBGAsYHQ/w512-h143/Webcamchange.png" width="512" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><br /></div></div>Thu Ya Winhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03132501948853598087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409754623610041531.post-73604082756538034812020-03-15T13:16:00.000+00:002020-08-28T20:25:21.711+01:00Tales from Retail<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />I recently finished working for a major UK retail company and though they want to present themselves as a knowledgable source of information, I can tell you, there are lots of bullshitting going on. The adage "jack of all trades, master of none" is especially true.<br /><br /> Many times the assistant simply read off information from the tablet. In addition, a couple of times I have overheard information that is either misleading or plain wrong. For example, I overheard someone say that QLED means the TV has a full backlit display whereas LCDs are lit from the side. While technically true, since QLEDs are often backlit, LCDs can also be backlit. QLED refer to the quantum dots that Samsung uses for a "purer" light source.<br /><br /> Another example is that a manager said a fast read and write times for micro SD cards means the SD card can capture faster action. With slower speed, they said that the dash cam cannot capture fast actions. While technically true, I don't think a dashcam with a recommendation of UHS 1 will require a card with UHS3 speed. It would be a bit of overkill.<br /><br /> And don't get me started with the tech. The tills run a Windows 7 and they frequently freeze. Twice I have had a cash register freeze mid-sale. Also, there is a ticket printer that hasn't been working for over 1 month!<br /><br /> Furthermore, managers often push for the sale of mishaps insurance. Sale assistants get 50p for every plan sold. Also, the additional services count against your "measure" and you could be disciplined if you fail to meet your measure. What they don't tell you is that you can get £5-£10 discount on the plan, depending on the colleague or manager.<br /><br /><br />Moreover, one quirk I found was that some items are cheaper together than separate. For example, you can get Microsoft Office Home & Student (2019) for a lower price if bought with McAfee AntiVirus and their brand name cloud storage. So always ask to check for customer offers.<br /><br /> Another odd thing I found was that the "reviews" you get after a sale of an online order or delivery reflect upon the colleague who sold you the item, not the online team. I think that's a bit unfair if the delivery team did a rubbish job and the customer dings you for it.</span>Thu Ya Winhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03132501948853598087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409754623610041531.post-53270899612863843842020-03-14T11:35:00.004+00:002020-08-28T20:25:21.909+01:00Fossil Hybrid HR review<b>I received this product as part of a review program in return for an unbiased review.</b><br />
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Fossil Hybrid HR is an interesting watch. As the name suggests it's a hybrid between the traditional watch and smartwatches. This is done with an e-ink display under the watch's mechanical hands.<br />
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With this approach, the watch is able to achieve a really long battery life. In my experience that's about a week or more. I had been using the watch for a week at the time of the review and it's still ticking.<br />
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Like Wear OS watches and other smartwatches on the market, these watches are able to receive notifications.<br />
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As you can see from the video above, the interface is quite clunky. Navigations are done using the buttons on the side instead of swiping like other smartwatches. Double tapping on the screen turns on the 4 LED embedded in the side of the watch.<br />
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The watch contains most of the functions you expect from a smartwatch. It supports heartbeat tracking and sleep tracking. However, there is no way to display a digital clock, so before buying the watch, make sure you're a fan of the mechanical watches with watch hands.<br />
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One feature lacking by the watch is the "find your watch" feature. On my Huawei watch, I can use the feature to ring the watch. However, this watch lacks this feature. It merely shows the location of the watch, which is not that useful if you lost the watch in your room.<br />
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Now for the watchband. The watch I received is stylized using a metal watchband. This is not ideal for those with chunky hands like mine. It digs into my skin and I am unable to adjust the band of the watch.<br />
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Based on this, I cannot recommend this watch.<br />
<br />Thu Ya Winhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03132501948853598087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409754623610041531.post-40091257197457087632019-12-25T00:18:00.001+00:002020-08-28T20:25:22.104+01:00Review: Huawei Watch GT 2. Overhyped, leaves much to be desired<b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">I received this product as part of a review program in return for an unbiased review.</b><br />
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I've heard so much about the Huawei Watch GT2. But I think it's a bit overhyped.<br />
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The watch is quite lite and has a long battery life. I had used it for 2 days continuously and the battery had only dropped 6%. I had a continuous heartbeat turned on.<br />
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While it does a great job at fitness tracking and sleep tracking, it's lacking on other fronts.<br />
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On paper, the Nova 5T has an impressive specs sheet. It shares the same Kirin 980 processor and memory size (6 GB ram and 128 GB storage) as Huawei's other flagship phones. It also packs a camera with a quad-camera layout:<br />
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And it is almost half the price of Huawei's flagships.<br />
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<td>Shot of my neighborhood (48 mp)</td></tr>
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<td><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SBAyhNV5s5s/XgOEMT2qUFI/AAAAAAABbDg/M0QFbXFb1BU3w9-H-hxFQL90o4Fy1s8jgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_20191225_153737%2Bpixel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SBAyhNV5s5s/XgOEMT2qUFI/AAAAAAABbDg/M0QFbXFb1BU3w9-H-hxFQL90o4Fy1s8jgCEwYBhgL/s200/IMG_20191225_153737%2Bpixel.jpg" width="200" /></a></td>
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<td>Google Pixel 4</td>
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The camera performs well under adequate light, but once lighting drops, the phone starts to struggle. Also, unlike the Mate 20 Pro, the Nova doesn't perform that well if your subject is close to the lens.<br />
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The front-facing camera lacks 3D sensing capability. Therefore, the face unlock won't work in dull lighting. However, the aforementioned fingerprint in the power button makes a nice backup.</div>
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Nova 5T is powered by Kirin 980 and has 6 GB of ram and 128 GB of storage. This is the exact same specs as in Huawei's flagship phones. Thus, the interface is as smooth as butter. One thing I like about this phone is that it has dual sim capability. That means that I can have two sims in the device, one for my main phone and one for a back up. Therefore, I can use different network providers to improve my coverage.</div>
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This is an excellent device with flagship-level performance. However, its camera is a bit poor, especially in low lighting.</div>
Thu Ya Winhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03132501948853598087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409754623610041531.post-74722029652134006612019-08-24T00:08:00.002+01:002020-08-28T20:25:22.499+01:00Fix it: Hacked Twitter account<div class="separator"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-noO73MnT_68/Xy2F03Q8SQI/AAAAAAABjFg/syKY_AOE4fcjZK3c5gkaYzOFO27UzQaPACNcBGAsYHQ/s600/Tools_icon.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="600" height="124" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-noO73MnT_68/Xy2F03Q8SQI/AAAAAAABjFg/syKY_AOE4fcjZK3c5gkaYzOFO27UzQaPACNcBGAsYHQ/w126-h124/Tools_icon.png" width="126" /></a></div>Recently there is a spate of Twitter account that has been hacked and spewing out spam tweets and direct messages to followers that says<br />
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Hi someone is posting horrible things about you... bit.ly/LKOFNj.</blockquote>
The shortened URL (address) and message may vary. Here is another variant:<br />
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Hi someone is saying nasty rumors about you... bit.ly/LKOqSG</blockquote>
But they all lead to tvvitiler.com/1w/ and have a similar suppose: to steal your Twitter account login details so they (the hackers) can pose as you.<br />
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How to fix it? Well, the solution is easy, change your Twitter account password. Also, change any other accounts that use a similar password. If you don't know how to do this, see this <a href="https://support.twitter.com/articles/14663-how-to-change-or-recover-your-password">Twitter support article</a>. For your convenience, the instructions have been copied over.<br />
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<li style="background-repeat: no-repeat; box-sizing: border-box; color: #14171a; font-size: 0.9975rem; letter-spacing: 0.025rem; line-height: 1.5rem; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.975rem;">From your logged in account, click on the "<span style="background-repeat: no-repeat; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">more </span>icon" in the navigation bar and select <span style="background-repeat: no-repeat; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Settings and privacy</span>.</li>
<li style="background-repeat: no-repeat; box-sizing: border-box; color: #14171a; font-size: 0.9975rem; letter-spacing: 0.025rem; line-height: 1.5rem; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.975rem;">From the<span style="background-repeat: no-repeat; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> account</span> tab, click on <a href="https://twitter.com/settings/password" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="background-repeat: no-repeat; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1da1f2; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">Password</a>.</li>
<li style="background-repeat: no-repeat; box-sizing: border-box; color: #14171a; font-size: 0.9975rem; letter-spacing: 0.025rem; line-height: 1.5rem; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.975rem;">Enter your <span style="background-repeat: no-repeat; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">current password</span>.</li>
<li style="background-repeat: no-repeat; box-sizing: border-box; color: #14171a; font-size: 0.9975rem; letter-spacing: 0.025rem; line-height: 1.5rem; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.975rem;">Choose your <span style="background-repeat: no-repeat; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">new password</span>.</li>
<li style="background-repeat: no-repeat; box-sizing: border-box; color: #14171a; font-size: 0.9975rem; letter-spacing: 0.025rem; line-height: 1.5rem; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Save your changes by clicking <span style="background-repeat: no-repeat; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Save</span>.</li>
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If you are unable to log in to your account, you may try resetting your password:<br />
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How to send yourself a password reset via email:</h3>
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<li>Click the <strong>Forgot password?</strong> link. Or <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/account/resend_password">click here</a></strong>. </li>
<li>Enter your <strong>email address </strong>or Twitter <strong>username</strong>.</li>
<li>Enter your <strong>mobile phone number</strong>, if prompted, in the format suggested. (Forgot your number? <a href="https://support.twitter.com/forms">Contact support</a> for assistance.)</li>
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<strong>Check your email inbox</strong>. Twitter will immediately send a message to your account's email address.</li>
<li>Click the <strong>reset link</strong> in that email.</li>
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<strong>Choose a new password</strong>. </li>
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If you've added your <a href="https://www.blogger.com/articles/110250-how-to-add-your-mobile-number-via-web">mobile number to your account</a> in your <a href="https://twitter.com/devices">Mobile settings</a>, you may receive a password reset via SMS/text message.<br />
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<li>On a computer, go to the <a href="https://twitter.com/account/resend_password">Forgot password? page</a> and enter your<strong> username (or email address)</strong>.</li>
<li>Enter your <strong>mobile number</strong>.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Reset via phone</strong>.</li>
<li>Twitter will text you a six-digit code that is valid for 15 minutes. </li>
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<strong>Enter this code on the Twitter website</strong>. Use the code given and enter it in the space given. You will then be prompted to change your password.</li>
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<strong>Not receiving the SMS code?</strong>
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<li>It may take up to a few minutes for you to receive the code.</li>
<li>If you do not receive it after a few minutes, try texting HELP to your Twitter <a href="https://support.twitter.com/articles/14226">short code</a> to ensure you are receiving SMS notifications from Twitter. If you do not receive anything back, please review our <a href="https://support.twitter.com/articles/133382-twitter-for-sms-troubleshooting-tips#sms-updates">SMS troubleshooting page</a> or use the email password reset option above. </li>
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If that doesn't work you may try contacting <a href="https://support.twitter.com/forms">Twitter customer service</a>. You may also want to check the apps you authorized to your account and remove any you don't recognize. To do this see <a href="https://support.twitter.com/articles/76052">this Twitter support article</a>. For your convenience, the instructions have been copied over.<br />
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How to revoke access or remove an application</h3>
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<li>Review the applications you've connected in the <a href="https://twitter.com/settings/applications">Apps tab of your account settings.</a>
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You might want to also log out of other sessions too. To do that go to <a href="https://twitter.com/settings/sessions">https://twitter.com/settings/sessions</a>, scroll to the bottom of the page and hit "log out all."</div>
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Clean up</h1>
Now that you've secured your account, you may want to clean up your post by deleting all the spammy tweets and direct messages. This can be done by either clicking on delete or on the symbol of the trash can or clicking on the tweet to expand it and then deleting it.<br />
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Prevention</h1>
To avoid falling for phishing scams, always check the address bar of the browser or URL. Most try to use a URL similar to the site they are trying to imitate. Therefore, check carefully. Avoid phishing, malware, and viruses by examining short URLs before visiting them. Find out where links really take you by expanding those pesky shortened URLs with <a href="http://checkshorturl.com/">CheckShortURL</a>. Also, it is always best to go to the main website itself. In addition, ignore such message as others are spreading rumors about you since it is most likely fake and the account sending the message is compromised. It is also a good idea to keep an up to date AntiVirus on your computer, regardless of your operating system; yes, Apple Macs can get viruses too (see <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20130322210010/http://my.opera.com/wikipedian/blog/index.dml/tag/Mac%20Malware">my list of blog posts debunking that myth</a>).<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>Thu Ya Winhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03132501948853598087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409754623610041531.post-78733857784779111812019-08-23T23:26:00.002+01:002022-07-14T21:22:40.768+01:00Tech for University<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gYGJY9Qcy_c/XWBpAWoNr4I/AAAAAAABXwQ/92G8BUZo434dh8fMInFN0GAOTckRbLyVACLcBGAs/s1600/John_Peace_Library_Laptop_Lounge.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="990" data-original-width="1600" height="198" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gYGJY9Qcy_c/XWBpAWoNr4I/AAAAAAABXwQ/92G8BUZo434dh8fMInFN0GAOTckRbLyVACLcBGAs/s320/John_Peace_Library_Laptop_Lounge.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Source: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:John_Peace_Library_Laptop_Lounge.jpg" target="_blank">Wikipedia by Ryan at UTSA Libraries</a></td><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now that you're in University, you might be wondering what new tech you might need. In the run-up to University, big store pushing ‘back to school’ tech sales in our face. You might see PCWorld having big banners advertising £100 discount off the latest computers or £50 rebate with the purchase of a certain brand of computer. And it may seem that technology may be embedded into our daily lives, but I’m here to guide you through the maze of tech buying. I will help you stay cool and within budget.</span><br />
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Computers</h2>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is no arguing that computers and students go hand in hand. Almost all of the lecture notes in the upcoming weeks can be found on Blackboard (Blackboard.swan.ac.uk) and most of you will be writing essay papers on computers to be printed out later.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Today, there are so many laptops and so much competition in the market you should have no problem finding one that suits your needs at a reasonable price. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Four of the most important hardware specs to look at when buying a new Windows PC are the processor, memory, graphics card, and storage.</span><br />
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Hardware components</h3>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QqLyV_6-WIo/XWBtHSptAaI/AAAAAAABXxI/uTZpnhVz0MADb8i5GXpsUVCaP3yzSsgdACLcBGAs/s1600/HP_Z420_workstation_opened.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QqLyV_6-WIo/XWBtHSptAaI/AAAAAAABXxI/uTZpnhVz0MADb8i5GXpsUVCaP3yzSsgdACLcBGAs/s320/HP_Z420_workstation_opened.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Source: <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:HP_Z420_workstation_opened.jpg" target="_blank">JIP on Wikipedia</a></td></tr>
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<span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">Processor</span></h4>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Computer processors come a myriad of models with a confusing number-based model like the Core i7, i5, etc. For everyday tasks, Core i3 or i5 (or AMD equivalent) would suit your need. For the gamers out there, if your budget suits, you could go for the Core i7 processor, depending on the need of the game you’re playing since not all games are built equal.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Random Access Memory (RAM)</span></h4>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ram is your computer’s ‘working area.’ The more RAM you have, the more concurrent tasks your computer can perform at the same time. An example would be working on an essay while playing music in the background. For a headache-less experience, look for a laptop around 4 GBs of RAM or more.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Storage</span></h4>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your computer storage is like a filing cabinet. The more storage you have, the more you can store. Music, videos, pictures, and university work all use up storage. Long ago, if you store a lot of things on your computer, just get a computer with more storage options.</span></div>
<b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b>
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">However, nowadays, there are tons of cloud storage option available. Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive allow you to save your work online and then access them anywhere. So essentially you might not need that big a storage that a salesperson might be pushing at you.</span></div>
<b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b>
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition, adding to the mix are the two main types of hard drives HHDs and SSDs. HHD or hard-disk drives are the traditional platter-based hard drive of magnetic tapes that store your files. As you can imagine, it takes time for the platter to ‘spin’ to the right place where the file is stored. Therefore, SSDs or solid-state drives were created. Unlike HHDs, SSDs have no moving parts; therefore, data can be accessed instantly with little to no delay. It allows your computer more speed and efficiency. A drawback of SSDs is the cost. SSDs are more expensive per GB. But they might be worth your attention if you don’t store a lot of things on your computer. And even if you do, hybrid-drives are an alternative compromise, storing essential software files on the SSD while regular files sit on the larger HHDs.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A graphics card, as the name suggests, is hardware that is used to convert the 1’s and 0’s into an image that you can see. Cheap laptops often have the graphics processor built into the circuit board or even into the main processor chip. These might be perfectly fine for everyday use, but for the power-hungry gamer out there, it might be worth investing in a dedicated graphics card for maximum performance.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition to the hardware specs, an important aspect of a computer is the operating system. Below are three of the most popular computer system.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Source: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/133825397@N08/30719519058" target="_blank">laboratorio linux</a></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now we move onto the software. I’m sure many of you are familiar with Microsoft Office for writing documents. But if you don’t have that, don’t fret. Swansea University provides a free copy of Office ProPlus for the PC (inc. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, etc.) or Microsoft Office for Apple Mac (inc. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). To download a copy go to </span><a href="https://myuni.swansea.ac.uk/it-services/software-enquiry/">https://myuni.swansea.ac.uk/it-services/software-enquiry/</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.38; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. There may be a similar deal offered by your local University.</span></div>
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Students are well known for being poor and cash-strapped and loan companies know this. Therefore, some companies, such as <a href="https://www.smart-pig.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smart-pig</a>, target students promising a quick and easy way to borrow money to cover shortfalls in the budget. These types of loans are informally known as "payday loans" as they are aimed at providing money between paydays. It is typically expected that the debt is repaid the next payday.<br />
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However, don't be tempted into taking out a loan with these companies. Smart-pig charges 0.8% A DAY capping the interest at 50% of the original loan (<a href="https://www.smart-pig.com/How_Works/APR%20Explained" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">according to the website</a>). <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonga.com" target="_blank">Wonga</a>, the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/7109639/what-happens-wonga-debts-collapse-debt-compensation/" target="_blank">infamous payday company that had recently gone bankrupt</a>, <a href="https://www.wonga.com/interest-calculator" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">charges an interest rate of 292%</a>. Therefore, you can quickly get into more financial problems if you have used one of those short-term loan companies.<br />
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An even worse source of money is a loan shark. These illegal lenders target low-income people and charge high-interest rates. For example, according to the <a href="https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/how-to-spot-a-loan-shark" target="_blank">Money Advice Service</a>, one woman who borrowed £500 ended up repaying £88,000. These lenders will seem friendly at first, but unlike payday loans, these loan sharks will often harass you or resort to violence if you get behind on your payment. In addition, they might pressure you to borrow more money to cover the original loan. As a result, you might end up in a spiral of debt that you can never repay.<br />
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A payday loan or a loan shark should never be relied upon if you are short of cash. What you can do instead, is talk to your parents or friends and see if they can help you out with your financial issues. I'm sure they are more than willing to help you out.<br />
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In addition, as a Swansea University student, you have a comprehensive team to support your financial issues. Your first point of call should be <a href="http://www.swansea.ac.uk/money-campuslife/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Money@CampusLife </a>team which can give you advice about keeping your finance in check. In addition, the Money@CampusLife team can advise you about the various <a href="http://www.swansea.ac.uk/money-campuslife/hardship/" target="_blank">Hardship Funds</a> available to help students who are struggling with their finances.<br />
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If you're not a Swansea University student, contact your local student union for directions to the relevant team at your university.<br />
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If you are not a University student, you can ask the <a href="https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Citizens Advice Bureau</a> or the <a href="https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en" target="_blank">Money Advice Service</a> for advice regarding debts.<br />
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Unless you like random people blasting music on your Google Home or Amazon Echo devices, I recommend getting your own router. Depending on your budget, <a href="https://amzn.to/2Z9pmCm">a cheapo router from Amazon</a> could do the deed but if you plan on holding on your router for longer than 3 years, maybe it would be worth investing in a good brand name router. Look at reviews to decide which router is best for you.<br />
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Our rooms at Swansea University Bay Campus have an ethernet to plug in a router but this can vary depending on the accommodation you are moving in to.<br />
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Also, by default, you get around 2 GB of space allotted but you can ask nicely to have it expanded to 4 GB. Just email "engineeringit@swansea.ac.uk" with your request or visit room Engineering Central C105 (Engineering Central, C Block, 1st floor, Room 105).<br />
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Microsoft release Windows updates on the second Tuesday of the month around 10 AM PST. That translates to around 6 PM UK time. Non-security updates to Microsoft Office tend to occur on the first Tuesday of each month and firmware updates for Microsoft's Surface devices on the third Tuesday of every month.</div>
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However, they are wrong. <a href="https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/category/technologies/operating-systems/windows/" target="_blank">Windows updates often patch a major vulnerability that allows hackers to compromise your PC.</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">First of all, congratulations with securing a place at a university of your choice. All your hard work during GCSE and A-level paid off. You are one of the 241,585 (32.6%) of 18-year-olds who gained a place in higher education. [<a href="https://www.ucas.com/corporate/news-and-key-documents/news/largest-ever-proportion-uks-18-year-olds-entered-higher-education-2017-ucas-data-reveals" target="_blank">UCAS</a>] </span></div>
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Today I am reviewing the <a href="https://amzn.to/2UU6ipv">Stylus Pen by MPIO-EU</a>, which at the time of this post costs £30.99.</div>
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I tried it out on the HP Chromebook 14 X360, and the stylus works as expected, and I didn't notice any lag with the device.<br />
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One oddity I found was in the manual.<br />
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"You can change other drawing apps for trying" is phrased a bit oddly, I think.<br />
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I also like that the stylus comes with a pen holder that allows you to stick it to any surface.<br />
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I had been using the stylus of the Samsung Note Pro 12.2 and compared to that stylus, the pen is comfortable to grasp. However, in order to get it to work, you have to hold the pen upright like an ink brush, unlike the stylus found in Samsung tablets. I find the upright writing style a bit unnatural and uncomfortable. Also, I tried using it using my Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the pen's large size a bit unwieldy.Thu Ya Winhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03132501948853598087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409754623610041531.post-45901084106717832932019-04-05T14:25:00.001+01:002020-08-28T20:25:23.899+01:00Review: iposible Solar Lights Outdoor,<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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The lamp seems quite bright and, according to the listing, charges via solar power. That means there's no battery to change. It is also IP65 rating, which means it is <span style="background-color: white; color: #2c3e50; font-family: "lato" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="http://www.enclosurecompany.com/ip-ratings-explained.php">"dust tight" and protected against water projected from a nozzle."</a></span><br />
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One minus though is that it's plastic and not metal, so may not be as sturdy.<br />
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I also like the fact that it turns on automatically at dusk, which means you don't have to turn it on every night. It is also has a motion tracker, which is also a plus. All in all, a nice nifty product and it does what it says on the tin.Thu Ya Winhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03132501948853598087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409754623610041531.post-15696788382244132182018-11-18T15:37:00.001+00:002020-08-28T20:25:24.097+01:00Review: MJYUN In Ear Wireless Earbuds with Charging Case, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone Samsung Android Phones (White)<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Disclaimer: This product was provided by MJYUN in exchange for an unbiased review.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Compact</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Works as expected</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Long cable</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Built-in battery charger</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Easy paring</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fits comfortably in the ear</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Drowns out surrounding sounds</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Small size</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sound quality a bit tinny</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Not easy to adjust the volume</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Case and earbud a bit slippery so easy to get lost</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First, off the bat, there is no denying that the product is very Apple-like. Whether that's a good thing is up to you. However, unlike the Apple Airpods, there is no dangling bit at the end; the entire unit fit entirely in the ear. The product is lightweight and portable, and the earbuds are surprisingly comfortable. The earbuds fit snugly in the ear and stay in place despite moving my head around.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IG3CHgUux7U/W_GJMiVcskI/AAAAAAABRbk/5F_tQE9xRa0HuwZsRQRaosZEtMHxdSkpACLcBGAs/s1600/61a%252BqxHSzfL._SL1200_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IG3CHgUux7U/W_GJMiVcskI/AAAAAAABRbk/5F_tQE9xRa0HuwZsRQRaosZEtMHxdSkpACLcBGAs/s200/61a%252BqxHSzfL._SL1200_.jpg" width="200" /></span></a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The product is easy to use. You press and hold the large button on both devices to turn it on. To pair the device, as with other Bluetooth devices, you go to your phone's Bluetooth settings and select the device named MJYUN M1.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The control works rather well but leaves much to be desired. For example, it doesn't have a way to control the volume. To do that you have to take out your phone and adjust the volume there. However, you can easily pause the music or hang up calls with a single tap. A double tap is needed to go to the next song.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For an earbud, the audio quality is rather mediocre. The bass is missing and, compared to other earbuds, the sound is rather tinny. Also, the sound crackles at high volume.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I used the product during my commute and it pleasingly drowns out the surrounding sound. Despite that, I find it struggling to overcome the noise of the surrounding. I also think that due to the design of the device, there is no pass through to let you hear the surrounding like the way more expensive <a href="https://amzn.to/2OKM62d">Bose QuietControl (QC) 30</a> or the <a href="https://amzn.to/2DIlu0A">Bose QuietComfort 20i</a>. Therefore, you have to remove the device if you want to hear your surrounding, where its size becomes a drawback. You can easily lose the product by dropping it. The slipperiness of the case and the earbuds due to the smooth surface made the problem worse. Also, sometimes its a bit fiddly to get them out of the charging case.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">During my use, I find that it was easy to get the two buds to disconnect from each other, and it happened twice to me. To fix it, you have to turn off the device and then restart it. Despite the relatively easy procedure to re-pair the two buds, it was annoying to find the two buds had disconnected from each other. In addition, the first set I got from MJYUN had a defect where the right earbud would not switch on. I got a replacement device from MJYUN, which thankfully didn't have the defect. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Would I recommend this device? Maybe. With phone manufacturer's adversity to include headphone jacks, the only way to listen to music without using dongles is to use Bluetooth headphones. However, you can still use your existing headphones using a Bluetooth receiver like the <a href="https://amzn.to/2Q8xsq8">Mpow Bluetooth Transmitter Receiver</a>.</span></div>
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Thu Ya Winhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03132501948853598087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409754623610041531.post-67690090555094302018-09-24T23:04:00.000+01:002020-08-28T20:25:24.297+01:00Updated: Review: VicTsing Dehumidifier<br />
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Update: September 24, 2018: The dehumidifier finally gave up the ghost on me. It no longer turned on. So the answer to the below question about how long the product last is 2 years.<br />
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The original review is below.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today I'm reviewing the <a href="http://amzn.to/2dUa8Xm">VicTsing Dehumidifier</a>, which cost £47.99 on Amazon.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Pros</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Compact</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Works as expected</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Long cable</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Easy to use</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sturdy construction</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Large water catchment container</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Cons:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">High pitch whirring</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Need to be plugged in</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Limited by 2.5m power cable</span></li>
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At first I quite skeptical about the product after reading the negative reviews on the Amazon page. However, to my surprise it works as expected. During my week of use it managed to collect about a mm of water in the container.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;">In the box you get:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1x Dehumidifier</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1x Adapter</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">1x Instruction Manual</span></li>
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The dehumidifier is quite easy to use. On the back of the product, there is an "on" button and that's it. There is no other dials or switches on the product. Plug it in and switch it on and it starts working. At the top, there is an LED indicator to check if the water tank is full. This also doubles as a shut-off system as if the water tank is full it will automatically shut the system off so it doesn't overflow.</div>
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The water container is easily removed. Just give it a tug and it comes out. One thing I dislike about the product is the high pitch whirring it produces when it is working. I am using it in an ensuite room and I can hear it through the closed bathroom door. Though it doesn't disturb sleep, this, in my opinion, is quite annoying. I had to turn off the product at night.</div>
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The product is lightweight and portable. However, you are limited by the length of the power cable (2.5 m). So if there isn't an outlet near the place you want to use the product, you will need an extension socket.</div>
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I can't comment on whether it's worth the price or not or how long it would last, but if you're skeptical on the quality, all I can say is that it works. For how long, I don't know.</div>
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Thu Ya Winhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03132501948853598087noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409754623610041531.post-27485377786294560482018-09-13T20:05:00.001+01:002020-08-28T20:25:24.492+01:00Train company lost property charges<b>Update (September 14 2018):</b> Arriva Trains Wales have slightly <a href="https://arrivatrainswales-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/lost-property-policy-statement">changed their tune regarding the 10% charge</a>:<br />
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Our customers feedback is really important to us and following recent feedback on this issue we will now be changing our policy with immediate effect. In this instance we are happy to refund the percentage that was charged to the customer who brought this to our attention. We are happy to begin the process of reviewing the Lost Property policy with customer groups and rail industry regulatory bodies.<br />
Tens of thousands of items are lost on the railway network every year. At Arriva Trains Wales, we charge the minimum amount possible and have done since the franchise began. In addition any unclaimed items that we receive are donated to charity or are recycled appropriately. It must be noted that our lost property service is a non-profit making service and all charges are used to support the cost of administrating the service.<br />
To safely store, record and process all these items takes a considerable amount of resource and as such we, like other train operators in the UK, have a small handling and administration fee which is clearly outlined on our website and Passenger’s Charter. Lost property charges vary across the UK train operators and this is set out in the National Rail Conditions of Travel which states train operators can charge up to £30 per item.</blockquote>
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I was shocked to find out that Arriva Train Wales charges for lost property.<br />
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Hi Tim, you can view the Lost Property Charges here - <a href="https://t.co/1SRWSVlrfo">https://t.co/1SRWSVlrfo</a>. If you're looking to discuss this further please get in touch with our customer relations, the email is- customer.relations@arrivatrainswales.co.uk ^Joy <a href="https://t.co/6fOCICRqbE">pic.twitter.com/6fOCICRqbE</a></div>
— Arriva Trains Wales (@ArrivaTW) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArrivaTW/status/1040131693154324486?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2018</a></blockquote>
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That got me thinking. Was this an isolated incident or do other train companies charge for items?<br />
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This is what I found out.<br />
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Train companies that don't charge for lost properties</h2>
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<li><a href="https://www.gwr.com/">Great Western Railway</a></li>
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Hi Thu. No we don't charge for lost property. -Rachel</div>
— GWR Help (@GWRHelp) <a href="https://twitter.com/GWRHelp/status/1040304561838321665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<li>Virgin (Network rail may charge a small fee for holding items if recovered at one of their stations)</li>
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We don't charge for lost property but Network Rail will charge a small fee for holding your items if they're recovered at one of their stations ^AL</div>
— Virgin Trains (@VirginTrains) <a href="https://twitter.com/VirginTrains/status/1040305591586107395?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<li>ScotRail (Free if recovered at a station run by Scotrail. Edinburgh Waverley or Glasgow Central are run by Network rail)</li>
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We don't usually, provided it's at one of our stations. Is there anything I can help with? ^AD</div>
— ScotRail (@ScotRail) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScotRail/status/1040314007255703554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<li>Hull Trains</li>
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Hi there,<br />
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We don't charge for lost property - we would only charge for postage if you required that. If you've lost an item, call 01482 488909 and speak with the team!<br />
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-ZG</div>
— Hull Trains (@Hull_Trains) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hull_Trains/status/1040544067984281602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<li>Transpennine Express</li>
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Hi, no we don't charge for lost properties ^LH</div>
— TPE Customer Assist (@TPEassist) <a href="https://twitter.com/TPEassist/status/1040544287300243457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<li>C2C Rail</li>
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There are currently no charges</div>
— c2c Rail (@c2c_Rail) <a href="https://twitter.com/c2c_Rail/status/1040558779446771712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<li>Northern</li>
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Hi there, Northern do not charge for lost property ^TW</div>
— Northern (@northernassist) <a href="https://twitter.com/northernassist/status/1040567260639846400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Train companies that charge for lost properties</h2>
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<li>Arriva</li>
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Hi Tim, you can view the Lost Property Charges here - <a href="https://t.co/1SRWSVlrfo">https://t.co/1SRWSVlrfo</a>. If you're looking to discuss this further please get in touch with our customer relations, the email is- customer.relations@arrivatrainswales.co.uk ^Joy <a href="https://t.co/6fOCICRqbE">pic.twitter.com/6fOCICRqbE</a></div>
— Arriva Trains Wales (@ArrivaTW) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArrivaTW/status/1040131693154324486?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<li>Chiltern Railways</li>
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Hi there, and yes there are charges for storing lost items, full details of our Lost Property policy can be found here: <a href="https://t.co/7Xs8KfgWaE">https://t.co/7Xs8KfgWaE</a>. BL</div>
— Chiltern Railways (@chilternrailway) <a href="https://twitter.com/chilternrailway/status/1040310781127077888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<li>London Northwestern Railway / West Midlands Railway</li>
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Hi, we do charge for the storage of lost property. Details can be found here</div>
— London Northwestern Railway (@LNRailway) <a href="https://twitter.com/LNRailway/status/1040310973419147264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Ah yes. It got delayed on its way... <a href="https://t.co/GGCWhLMdkv">https://t.co/GGCWhLMdkv</a></div>
— London Northwestern Railway (@LNRailway) <a href="https://twitter.com/LNRailway/status/1040312935384526848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Correct, it is the same policy.</div>
— London Northwestern Railway (@LNRailway) <a href="https://twitter.com/LNRailway/status/1040314192933408768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<li>Southeastern</li>
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All the details are here <a href="https://t.co/tUab5Aph5H">https://t.co/tUab5Aph5H</a> ^RK</div>
— Southeastern (@Se_Railway) <a href="https://twitter.com/Se_Railway/status/1040306325216014336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<li>Greater Anglia (Charges: <a href="https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/travel-information/your-journey/lost-property">https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/travel-information/your-journey/lost-property</a>)</li>
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Hi, yes we do. GA</div>
— Greater Anglia (@greateranglia) <a href="https://twitter.com/greateranglia/status/1040553956471197696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<li>Transport for London (TFL)<br>
Fees: <a href="http://content.tfl.gov.uk/lost-property-fees-april-2016.pdf">http://content.tfl.gov.uk/lost-property-fees-april-2016.pdf</a></li>
<li>Southern<br>
Lost property handled by the <a href="https://www.excess-baggage.com/">excess baggage company</a> that levies a fee for lost property: <a href="https://www.southernrailway.com/help-and-support/journey-problems/lost-property">https://www.southernrailway.com/help-and-support/journey-problems/lost-property</a>
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<li>London North Eastern Railway (Lost baggage handled by Excess Baggage)<br>
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Items found on-board are logged with station lost property offices. If an item is stored at one of the office, you would need to pay a fee to get it back. ^JC</div>
— London North Eastern Railway (@LNER) <a href="https://twitter.com/LNER/status/1040545541757784064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2018</a></blockquote>
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The offices at Kings Cross and Edinburgh are managed by Excess Baggage, rather than ourselves. ^JC</div>
— London North Eastern Railway (@LNER) <a href="https://twitter.com/LNER/status/1040546701243760640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<li>Great Northern (Charges may be incurred depending on the value of the items)<br>
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Hi there, a small fee may be payable when collecting your item; the fee depends on the item’s value. ^Jack</div>
— Great Northern (@GNRailUK) <a href="https://twitter.com/GNRailUK/status/1040554991671566336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2018</a></blockquote>
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I'm afraid we don't have this. ^Amy</div>
— Great Northern (@GNRailUK) <a href="https://twitter.com/GNRailUK/status/1040555914430963712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Misc</h2>
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<li>CrossCountry Trains (charges may be incurred depending on who runs the terminus station)</li>
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Any items left on board will be handed in at the terminus station in to the care of the station operator, for our trains that travel to the south west this would more than likely be a GWR managed station. ^Max
— CrossCountry trains (@CrossCountryUK) <a href="https://twitter.com/CrossCountryUK/status/1040307561231261696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2018</a></div>
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If it's a service travelling to Scotland then yes it would normally be ScotRail. ^Max</div>
— CrossCountry trains (@CrossCountryUK) <a href="https://twitter.com/CrossCountryUK/status/1040313709887975424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<li>Grand Central Rail (Does not run any of the stations. Charge-dependent on station<br><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en">
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There may be a charge depending on which company is holding your items. You can get further info by calling the number here >> <a href="https://t.co/SNf7Vs8LTt">https://t.co/SNf7Vs8LTt</a> ^RS
— Grand Central Rail (@GC_Rail) <a href="https://twitter.com/GC_Rail/status/1040545931492507649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2018</a></div>
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We don't operate any stations sorry. You can find station lost property info here: <a href="https://t.co/NsylvJwEPG">https://t.co/NsylvJwEPG</a> ^RS</div>
— Grand Central Rail (@GC_Rail) <a href="https://twitter.com/GC_Rail/status/1040546852242972672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<li>Heathrow Express (Lost baggage handled by Heathrow or Network Rail)<br>
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Hi there. We don’t personally charge for lost property as it is handled by either Heathrow Airport or Network Rail. They may charge to reclaim your property. Can I put you in touch with the relevant company? ^DE</div>
— Heathrow Express (@HeathrowExpress) <a href="https://twitter.com/HeathrowExpress/status/1040548429594873856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<li>Gatwick Express<br>
Lost property handled by <a href="https://www.excess-baggage.com/">Excess Baggage Company</a> or <a href="https://www.gatwickairport.com/at-the-airport/passenger-services/lost-property/">Gatwick airport</a>, which levies a charge: <a href="https://www.gatwickexpress.com/help-and-support/journey-problems/lost-property">https://www.gatwickexpress.com/help-and-support/journey-problems/lost-property</a>
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