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This would've been a five star product if only they'd make it with a replaceable battery.
I bought a few of these and love them, but one just ran out of battery so I took it apart. I was pleasantly surprised to find a CR2032 button cell, I buy my coin batteries in bulk from Amazon.
No soldering was involved.
The speaker is located to the right of the key ring hole, if the Tile's speaker fails to work after taking it apart just push in( on the speaker side). I suppose some 30awg wire can be soldered to hardwire the speaker contacts, It wasn't necessary, but it's an option if you can't get the speaker contacts to line up again.
I'm just going to purchase one of those leather cases so I won't need to reseal the Tile completely.
I only used a very small dab of glue on each corner so it'll be easier to open up again for next time.
Thank you.
For 25 years I have helped my husband look for his wallet. EVERY DAY. No matter what system I tried to introduce him to, what basket was on the counter just for his wallet...was a dismal failure. EVERY DAY FOR 25 YEARS. I gave this tile to him for Christmas. It has been the best two months of my life.
I bought this for my wife since she regularly loses her phone whether in the car or somewhere in the house. She has also lost her keys on a few occasions so I thought this would be perfect for her.
Setting it up was really simple using the app and the app has a nice interface. It works ok overall. The only issue is that it's using bluetooth to communicate, which is not the most reliable technology. For example, if you need to find your keys, you would walk around your house with your phone and tap the button to find your keys. You have to keep triggering it in every room you go in since bluetooth only travels around 30ft on a good day. This means it might take you a while and you have to get really close in order for it to work, which to some people might be pointless. Luckily it will let you know if it's out of range, which helps. The same goes for finding your phone. You just double tap the button on the Tile to initiate a ringtone on your phone. The only issue (again) is that you need to get pretty close to your phone so you have to walk around the house while tapping the button to make your phone ring.
Overall it works well and I think it's a good investment.
Update: I noticed that a lot of people were complaining about the app permissions on Android. Keep in mind that Android OS has a tendency to go overboard on showing you what permissions an app needs. Not to mention some of that stuff is things that it was the "potential" to do or access. It doesn't necessarily mean that the app is using those methods.
I didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a cat GPS that looked way too big for a cats neck. I adopted a new cat and was afraid he might wander too far. I can track him while I'm at home and make sure he stays in the area. If he goes out of range, I can walk the neighborhood and find him.
I purchased a set of 4 and have one on my keys, spare keys, wallet and a mischievous cat's collar. This product has been extremely reliable for finding the things that I constantly misplace around the house. And now the cat can easily be found hiding in a shrub, thanks to his musical collar accessory. On one occasion he had even left our yard but by walking around the block, the app let me know when he was close by and I was able to ring the tile and find him. This product has kept me from being late on many mornings and from stressing over potentially lost items and a pet. I purchased another set as a gift!
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Tile Mate is the easiest, quickest and most reliable way to find your phone, keys — anything! With over 5 million Tile devices sold, the Tile community is the world’s largest lost and found network. Supported Apple Devices using iOS 8.1 and up: iPhone (Released 2011 or later): 4s, 5, 5c, 5s, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7 and 7 Plus. iPad (Released 2012 or later): 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, Air iPad Mini, iPod Touch Apple Watch. Supported Android Devices using 4.4 or higher (KitKat or Lollipop): OnePlus One, Samsung Galaxy S5*, S6*, S7*, S8* Samsung Note 4*, Note 5*, HTC One*, HTC One M8*, LG Nexus 4*, 5*, 6*. *IMPORTANT - Please be advised that Tile’s connectivity and app are affected by a known Bluetooth issue with devices using Android 6.0.0 (Marshmallow). Connectivity appears to be fixed in Android 6.0.1. Google has already begun to release 6.0.1, so please be sure to upgrade your OS as soon as it's available for your device.
I have to give it to this chip, it works. I gave 4 stars because it’s far from perfect—-but in the end I got Dilbert back. The facts: I had only had my cat 3 weeks and he of course wanted to go outside like the others so I put a light on him and this tile. Last night he didn’t come home and the tile said he was last seen 4 hours before, near my house. First criticism: the map function basically does not work. The only clue I had was that he was last seen on my street and heading east when he drifted out of the 100 foot range. I was originally thinking that the receiver would be powerful enough to pinpoint his current whereabouts and show me on the map. No. I started out walking with my ap open looking for him, and covered about 1 circular mile around my house with no luck. I took a break and went home, checked back 5 min after returning home, and the ap now read he had been spotted 20 minutes before. But no new info: just on my street to the east. I wish it would have sentme a text alert but luckily I kept checking every few minutes and not much time had passed, so out I went again, covering the exact same ground as before. This time, the app picked him up across the street about three houses from mine, hiding in the bushes. I’m pretty sure he had been there all morning because cats prowl at night then sleep in the early morning to mid day hours and he looked like he’d been sleeping. So I’m pretty sure the ap had failed to alert me the first time I walked passed him (Within 15 feet of him). Still, it did at least let me know he had been spotted more recently (did my own app pick him up when I passed the first time but not update me?) and honestly without the chime playing, I never would have found him on my own. He was scared and hiding and I am certain he had no clue how to get home. I hope the company keeps working on their app. For people searching for a lost animal—-cat in particular——I would like to suggest walking very slowly, and keep turning the phone in different directions. I think that made a big difference.
Got these for my girlfriend and she loves it! I got a four pack because the price you can’t go wrong! She lost her cat for one week! When he came back he had a slightly swollen face because another cat bit him. It’s all gone now which is good. Anyways, I felt so bad because she loves this cat so much and he is an outside cat but always come back and knows where home is. But when he had a disappearance she got so worried. So I went searching, saw this on amazon and was happy to buy these so she will never loose him again!!!! 100ft is the limit but that’s pretty far and makes your search so much faster and easier. If out of range you just walk around until it turns green, you hit the green button on your phone/app and it’ll go off ringing and it’s really loud for the size. Not trying to make a review long but I want people to know this is a good buy. Anyone else on here who says it sucks isn’t exactly smart. It isn’t just for pets it’s for anything you usually loose. Also anyone else with a cellphone who walks within range of your lost item, the app lets you know exactly where it was last seen and it gives you the update instantly’ Such a user friendly app! This product is like an Apple product when you open this. Whoever invented this is genius, god bless you and thank you! Anyone with questions I’d be happy to answer them! A couple more things, it’s small, very light, is very loud which is good like I said, and you can actually share your tile with family or friends! So it helps extend your search! Your phone is considered your first tile when you get the app! I’m so happy My girlfriend is never missing that cat again!
Fun! I got these for my husband for Christmas since he'd recently lost his wallet (and found it in his shoe after hours of searching!) But I took one back for my own set of keys, since they typically get passed around the family. Now I don't have to ask everyone where they put my keys, I just touch "keys" on the app! I can also press the button on the tile, if I have my keys, to find where I left my phone. Cool little things!
This is thing hasn’t failed me. I’ve only had to charge it once since I got it 2 months ago and my cat escapes at least twice per week sometimes more than that. When I’m not home and he runs out the door I get a notification and I’m able to call my mother and yell at her to go get him haha. It is so accurate on his location also and it shows me the path he took to get to where he is at that moment. At night is when he escapes so he camouflages pretty well in the dark but when I’m tracking him there is a flashing blue light which helps and I also use my phone flashlight and I’m able to see his eyes If he is hiding in a bush. I honestly don’t care about paying the 12-14 fee I don’t know exactly how much it is. I’m paranoid about someone stealing my cat or him getting by a car. This gives me peace of mind. The device is on the bigger side but it doesn’t bother him.
I use my tile for my cat. I keep it on his collar, so that I know when he’s nearby, or when he was last nearby. I’d previously used a $120+ GPS pet tracker, but I’ve gotta say I prefer the tile! He get into all kinds of crud, but the tiles don’t seem to break even when brings it home wet or muddy.
The only drawback for me is that when I “share” a Tile (allows someone else to access the tile’s location/ info), it loses signal strength. I have absolutely no idea why, but I’ve noticed this with multiple tiles. As a result, I have a “good” tile (only I am connected to it) and then a backup tile for when I’m outta town and my boyfriend is taking care of Samson.
If it wasn’t for the signal issue, it’d be a 5 star review. I use these on my keys too, and have found them in the dumpster using the tile!
Cleaned my tv right up! I have a Samsung 65 inch curved 7 series. And I also have a busy 2 year old who loves to climb up the tv stand and paint the screen with whatever food she has left on her itty bitty fingers haha. I made sure I had the tv off for a couple hours and sprayed the cloth that it came with. Tv had some dust on it already so it moved it around a little but the end was great. I also love that the spray can be twisted so that it doesn't spray (my other cleaner didn't have that).
I'm a grad student. I live on my laptop. I work on my laptop. I eat over my laptop. I quickly try to do my makeup and hair over my laptop. I hurriedly attempt to edit thesis chapters on grimy public transit with my laptop. As a result of all this, my laptop is an unholy crud-encrusted atrocity by the end of the week. I will not even describe its supreme groddiness here lest you, dear reader, grow too disgusted to continue reading this needlessly wordy review I'm typing up to postpone the further editing of said thesis. It's pretty bad.
In any event, this stuff is a godsend. I've tried other products to make my laptop look vaguely respectable, but they tend to leave streaks, fail to despeckle the harder specks from my screen, and make little headway with regards to the greasy blotches so many not-well-thought-out late fast food runs have left on my keys. This product, though, gets my computer clean and pleasant looking to the point where I am only slightly embarrassed to haul it around as though it were some extension of my person. I use it on pretty much all of my devices now, and even though I'm not the sort of person to particularly care about the "naturalness" of a cleaning product, I'm glad to have something on hand that isn't scented and probably won't destroy things I spill it on.
Well done ScreenMom. Unlike other reviewers I truly don't care what the product contains. It could be toxic enough to kill the neighbor's dog and I would give it 5 stars if it worked. I needed to clean my 2 year old's absurdly stubborn fingerprints off of my glossy 65" TV and my matte 34" computer monitor, both of which he obviously confuses with mommy's touchscreen phone. Inspecting the TV in a darkened room with a flashlight revealed another horror story involving house cleaners and a filthy wet rag, despite claims that they don't clean TVs (in their defense they didn't CLEAN it at all). Tiny lens wipes and a microfiber cloth were doing very little to fulfill my OCD, I needed horsepower, however toxic. I was dubious about a product that claimed to be "natural" above all else. This is serious business, I don't want to mess around with eco-friendly products that don't work. But the solid 5-star reviews were hard to ignore, and they weren't wrong. Fingerprints and streaks GONE, and it was far less work than my previous attempts. There was some dust leftover from the included cloth, visible with my flashlight, but it's easily removed with a lint-free microfiber cloth. Anyway my ODC is happy and I'm relieved to have a whole bottle of this stuff in the cabinet, ready for the next filth invasion.
I travel a lot with my iPad and the screen gets dirty from being in airports, public transportation, etc. Basically I'm the user that battle tests hardware. I've used just about every screen cleaner on the market from wipes to sprays in combination with just about every kind of microfiber cloth you can think of. Most of them just kind of move around the dirt and fingerprints. It's beyond frustrating. I tried Screen mom with minimal expectations, but with multiple excellent reviews I pulled the trigger.
The cleaning: If you follow the instructions and spray onto the included cloth, then this stuff gets any screen obscenely clean. I've cleaned my Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, iPad, and multiple TVs in my house to "like new" cleanliness. After use the screen is so clean I almost don't want to touch it again. Simply put, this stuff works. With respect to the cost, if it truly does have 1500+ sprays per bottle, this is the easily one of the least expensive screen cleaning options available. At worst it's significantly cheaper than buying Windex electronic wipes that don't actually work that well.
As for the "natural" I could honestly care less. I have no kids and no intentions of spraying this in or around my mouth, but if that's something you are into, then you get a win-win. All things equal, I'll reserve this stuff for cleaning the plethora of electronic toys around my house and use regular dish soap and squeegee for regular windows and mirrors.
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The Odorless ScreenMom screen cleaning kit was designed with the person using it in mind first. We wanted there to be a cleaning product that was safe and did not leave a nasty headache causing smell. ScreenMom is odorless no matter how much you use. Our product was inspired by a group of moms who wanted a better solution to cleaning tv and laptop screens and not being worried about harmful chemicals around their children. We give you ScreenMom! Add ScreenMom to your cart above and tell your friends and family about us!
This screen cleaner is amazing! My husband bought and used some sort of cleaner for our Smart TV that left a horrible film on it. I used Screen Mom cleaner on one section of the TV and just look at the difference! I'll be using this for all my screens from now on.
I know that at this point it is a bit redundant to write a gushing review (in light of all of the others on here), but I really cannot say enough good things about this stuff! I never thought that I would find a product that would bring my beloved Samsung TVs back to their original luster. I have tried multiple cleaners, but they all left annoying streak marks that really made things worse than better. One day, when the sun was shining in particularly brightly on my living room TV, exposing all of the circular streaks and smudges, I decided that I had enough, and was going to try something else. I went on Amazon and almost immediately found this stuff. After reading some of the glowing reviews, I decided that I would try it out, and I am so glad that I did.
The sun was shining in on the TV again today, and the stunning clarity of the screen led me back to my laptop to order some extra cloths to use to wipe down the black glass TV stand separately, haha. I figured I would leave a review as well, while I was still basking in the newness of it all. Say it with me: "NO MORE STREAKS, NO MORE SMEARS, NO MORE SMUDGES, NO MORE TEARS!" Thanks, mom!
WHOA - i just got this, delivered this evening. My new (2 week old) 2017 MacBook Pro 13 inch computer got something lightly spattered on it a couple of days ago, not much but i had some very old computer cleaner in a really little bottle that i have used only for cleaning iPhone, i let my old MacBook Pro get dirty over time, i didn't have any knowledge of how to clean it. i just had that little container and a little cloth. So two days ago, i used that to clean the mostly dried spatter off the laptop, it came off easily but the cleaner itself seriously left big greasy smudging in the shape of where i had rubbed the cloth back and forth from top to bottom across the screen. i was impatient to get it off.
So as soon as this Screen Mom screen cleaner arrived, i used it. i did not expect it to be THAT easy. i sprayed the cloth and got it too wet, so i used it from the other side of the cloth but at first i got a lot of cleaner on the display, wet looking. i began wiping it in circles, hoping i was doing it right. i rubbed the liquid drops all around the screen to thin them out, and then used a different part of the cloth to wipe it in circles, as per instructions. i thought it was going to take a long time while i kept cleaning until i got all the smudges off, but before my eyes, i saw that if i pulled back my hand and stopped rubbing, the screen was just shiny with no smudge marks, it's as if it cleaned itself. i did more than i had to, but it made it shiny clean anyway. i also cleaned the keyboard and trackpad, and also the matte finish plastic shell case i'm using. Now the keys and track pad feel so smooth and slick. i don't remember it being that slick before. Maybe it was.
Anyway, for now this is the only thing i have to use this cleaner on, except maybe glasses. My experience is wonderful, can't wait to use it again
This cleaner did the job in spite of me. Great stuff!
I have used a variety of screen cleaners over the years. However now that I am a parent I’m cautious of the chemicals that I bring into my home. I decided to give Screen Mom a try primarily because it is an organic plant based product. While I want a product that is safe for my family and gentle on my expensive electronics, it must be strong enough to clean all of the sticky little finger prints off of my TVs and computer screens. After receiving the product, I was impressed by the robust bottle and the trigger sprayer has proven to be much faster than the push top version.
Screen Mom stepped up to the task of cleaning all of my devices and left a non-greasy streak free finish. I especially liked that there was no chemical odor and I feel better knowing that I am using a natural product.
I used iKlear for years to clean my monitors and plasma TV. The product was well-reviewed, so I came to accept that it is a struggle to get a clean, streak-free screen. I would spray, wipe, and polish multiple times, and often accept a less than perfect result because I just got tired of the process.
Man, was I using the wrong product! Screen Mom just got my 55 inch plasma tv clean and streak-free with no hassle at all. I cannot believe how much easier it is.
Of course, now I will have to extend my workout time, because I will no longer get a workout wiping and polishing, and polishing and wiping, to get the screens clean.
This is a perfect product for slackers like me. Great results, low effort.
I was kinda worried about the reviews saying that this was fake but to the gamble and ordered it anyway. Well, it just came and I carefully compared it to my broken one and it is exactly the same. Works perfectly as well, the bluetooth takes pictures so I am not worried about this being a fake, it is real and 10 cheaper than ordering from Samsung. But really, with how fragile Samsung made these, they should be selling them cheaper.
It works exactly as expected and just like the original. One of the main differences between this and the original is that the original body was two parts: the yellow and black. I dropped my phone, and the pen broke at the seam between the yellow and black parts. This pen has survived two more falls (I am horrible on my phones and require screen protectors and burly cases). I would not only suggest this as a replacement, I would say it should be a purchase for anyone that has a new Note 9. Just keep the original pen as a spare and use this.
Ok this is so the real deal. My husband had his doubts but took a dive. He loves this replacement. It's like his old pen never broke and he doesn't even notice it's not the one came with his phone even though its black and not blue and yellow. It comes with the pen, three replacement tips, and the silver clamp. I had no idea what the silver er clamp was until someone on Amazon told me. So thank you to that person.
This is exactly what I ordered. My phone recognized it as soon as I put it in. Ordered Monday afternoon and received it on Wednesday afternoon.
Broke the pen to my new purple Galaxy Note 9. Agrrr! Ordered this replacement with Wi-Fi capability. Other pens without wifi are also available for less. The color is exact and fits perfectly. I think it was a little pricey but after buying a new phone I wanted the original pen replaced.
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Original Offcial Samsung Replacement S Pen Stylus for the Galaxy Note 9
Just received this item. Delivery was quick, packaging was wonderful. The pen comes with tips and clip which I did not know. Everything about the pen is identical to the original, actually feels better, I guess because it's new. Immediate set up in my phone, color identical. This pen is a great product, pricy but it's for an expensive phone and a must for anyone who loves the Note series. So, fear not, it's exactly what they say j(at least for me) This is a very delicate, well-packed item that needs you to take your time unpacking. It, like anything else it will break if you force it, maybe that's why they came broken, BE CAREFUL, TAKE YOUR TIME I purchased two of these
It's real, it works. Remember to re-sync the pen by pulling down the notification bar and finding the S pen remote button. Click it then insert the pen. After that it will be able to control the camera and whatever else remotely. If you just put it in your phone without doing that it won't have those remote abilities.
No worries if you are looking for an Original Bluetooth enabled S pen for the Galaxy Note 9. Received today and works perfectly. Just slide it in, restart your Note 9, and it's good to go. No issues. This is not a fake. Great price compared with other sellers here on Amazon. Awesome!!!
Pack was in good condition when received.
After 2 days of use, every function acts as if I never replace it. Had to of course connect it again but other than that no problems at all. Very satisfied
My other s pen snapped in half, I ordered this one, it works perfect. It even came with 2 replacement point pieces and the weird looking tweezers the removes the old and replaced the new. The bluetooth works just right. No problems at all. It looks exactly like my old s pen. I didnt notice any difference in the two. I will post pictures of my old s pen and my new one. If I break this one I will order from this seller again. Thanks soo much. This was for my note 9 btw
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The Pi 3 B+ is a great little embedded computer. It is very much like the Pi 3 B, but some small difference can bite you! It does have a better wired ethernet port and better Wi-Fi. It is a little faster, although I did not notice the speed improvement. So, here are the pitfalls: 1) it does not work with Raspbian Jessie. Unless your are a serious hacker, you need to run Raspbian Stretch (the newer version of the OS). Most people will not find that a problem, but if you wrote a custom embedded system it needs to be rebuilt under Stretch, 2) as with the newer OS you need drivers for the new ethernet devices. Fortunately, they come with the new OS, and 3) the RUN pins do not function the same as the Pi 3 B. The run pins are for those people who want a power-on pushbutton. On the Pi 3 B you short the pins together to start the boot. On the Pi 3 B+ you short the pin called "PEN" to ground. The most convenient ground pin is on the end of the long I/O header. As obscure as these three issues are for most people, they cost me a long day of research, rebuilding and debugging to build a system that works without any changes on a Pi 3 B. One star off for backward compatibility (although a half star would have been sufficient). Note: I am not a "verified buyer" because I had a friend order it with his Amazon Prime account.
I decided to setup Pi-Hole on my network. Pi-Hole is basically a DNS sinkhole (DNS "server") that blocks ads and tracking network wide without needing client side software. It can also improve the security/privacy of DNS requests.
For my setup I am using:
- Raspberry Pi 3 B+
- Samsung 64GB Evo Plus microSDXC card
- iUniker Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Case
- Mackertop 5.25V 3A Micro USB Wall Charger AC Adapter
The only problem I ran into was trying to use a charger I already had which was supposed to support 5V 3A but the RPi would constantly report low power, about every 2-5 seconds. It seems the RPi 3 B+ (especially) is picky about the power supply used. The one I listed above and the CanaKit 5V 2.5A supply both worked for me and had no issues delivering enough power. I chose the power adapter I am using as it fit better on my power strip and had some additional juice.
I installed:
- Raspbian Stretch Lite
- Pi-Hole
- cloudflared (for DNS-over-HTTPS aka DoH)
Once installed and configured, which didnt take too much effort or time, I had Pi-hole running of this RPi and not only blocking ads and tracking network wide across all of my devices but also encrypting my DNS requests using DoH.
I added all the ticked lists from Wally3k's site, increasing the number of domains to block from the out-of-the-box ~120k to almost 800k.
This RPi 3 B+ handles it with ease. CPU usage is so low that often I wonder if the readings are correct, usually sitting in the 0-2% range if I am not interacting with the web GUI too much. RAM usage was ~7% with the default ~120k domains to block, which went to ~12% with the now ~800k domains to block. CPU temps sit in the mid 40c, peaking at about 49c which is well under the thermal threshold for throttling (which is 70c I think).
Granted this is not being used on a corporate network, but I am amazed at the performance of such a low powered and cheap machine. Very glad I got it and would highly recommend both in general and for my specific intent, as a Pi-Hole server.
Item as described as delivered well packaged.
I used it to build a Retropie emulator gaming rig, and it's running flawlessly.
Wish i'd done this sooner!
Is this the cutest lil' thing or what....
Couple new projects in the wings, doing Solar Hot Water and will be using this in conjunction
with an Arduino Uno to monitor and control everything, it'll then be tasked to control
another Arduino Uno for my RV alarm and out door lighting.
Considering it will Bluetooth with them I'll be able to run a minimal amount of wiring
to do it all and be able to control it with the Raspberry or my cell.
Technology is great ain't it!
Excellent little do higgy that does computer stuff. Can be used for all kinds of different projects, but I am primarily using mine for a RetroPi setup. It is a much cheaper alternative than all the classic consoles you see in stores and is much more capable too. If you're willing to put in a little effort, this bite-sized computer can be a real treat!
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The RS Components Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ is the latest product in the Raspberry Pi 3 range, featuring a 64-bit quad core processor running at 1.4GHz, dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.2/BLE, faster Ethernet, and PoE capability via a separate PoE HAT.
This product is made by RS Components and comes in RS Components packaging.
Required for Operation (Not Included)
2.5A MicroUSB Power Supply (Recommended)
Class 10 MicroSD Card pre-loaded with Pi 3 B+ compatible software
USB or Bluetooth keyboard/mouse (Optional)
HDMI or DSI Display (Optional)
I bought this for my son as a Christmas present and he loves it . To be honest even though I am a decently tech savvy person I wasn't really sure what a Pi is used for . My son on the other the other hand had a half a dozen ideas for what to do with it before we had even finished Christmas dinner . He said that his flatmate uses one as a "brain" for a robot he is building and another friend at school has one that serves as a multimedia streaming and gaming device that he mounted on the back of a TV . So , I would call this the perfect gift for that smart kid that you have trouble buying presents for . I have seen a multitude of accessories and gadgets here on Amazon that are specifically designed to be used with a Pi for all sorts of projects . I know that there are many companies out there make a similar tiny motherboards but according to my son this the one to buy .
I use this pi more than the rest of mine for some reason. Probably because it was more expensive than the others. All of mine are 3B+'s, but this one seems to handle things a little better. A couple of things to consider if you're going to toss the extra bucks down, would be cooling solutions. It doesn't run hot, but if you're going to push the hardware, I think you'd be more bang for your buck getting a cheaper 3B+ (there are many) and a good cooling solution, like an all in one heatsink package, or just some heatsinks and a fan. If the cost isn't a concern (and it probably isn't when we're talking about dollars) I'd snag this, with a good case that provides some cooling, and you'll be very happy.
I just received this today. It came in a new box, sealed, but no anti-static bag. ??? I added a chip and plugged it in and it works. It complains about low voltage. I tested the voltage on a Raspberry PI GPIO Extension board and get a reading of 4.97 volts from the 5 volt pin to the ground next to it. I also get 3.27 volts on the 3.3 volt pin.
Seriously?!!?? It's tolerance is less than 1%??? It's no wonder pretty much every power supply sold for the device has negative reviews about "low voltage".
As for using it, I did find one USB cable that could not hold up to the boot of the RPi. The rest work, but the Pi complains on all but one. It's a short cable that came with my WD Passport and it's much thicker than all my others. It works and I don't get voltage complaints.
The system boots up 2018-11-13-raspbian-stretch just fine. It asked for the WiFi user name and password and did the updates. It took a while to update, so I fixed supper and it was done when I got back.
It appears to be doing well. I have tried two tutorials, both of which start by having me use "git" to install software for the tutorial. Both time, Git could not find the packages. I suspect that the tutorials are a little old, so I'll keep plugging at it tomorrow.
I used it on an Ethernet direct connection and on WiFi. I turn off my WiFi when on the Cat-5 because I don't know what it does with it when it's also wired.
When I bought the PI, I thought it was another micro-controller like my Arduino. I didn't realize it's a full computer running Linux. I see it is good for Ham Operators (that's me! ;) so I'm sure I'll find something to put it to the test with.
So far, other than the low voltage, which I seemed to have overcome with the low-loss USB wire, I don't have any complaints. I'm looking forward to playing with it and hopefully, running a little SDR.
Using this with HiFiBerry DAC Pro + and Volumio software as a streaming audio source for my old Hafler Stereo Gear. Very nice.
This little thing really cooks for the power and money. I bought it for doing a 4k slideshow knowing ahead of time that it could NOT support over 24hz at 4k. Turns out that application was a bust as my 4k monitor couldn't operate that slowly. However, it works great playing videos at 1080. It plays Blu-ray images flawlessly. I can't wait to find a new application for this little devil.
These are amazing. I bought these specifically for Fortnite, and I'm an OK player but not amazing. I got these today and putting them on was really quick and easy. There was no instructions provided since it was not needed. After using them, I surprisingly got many kills than normal. Only thing I found was that the higher thumb stick (right) seems hard to get used to since it seems really far from all the buttons. Not that big of a problem, and definetly would buy again and recommend to gamers.
Edit: Changed to 4 star because the right stick is really high and always makes me accidentally press CIRCLE instead of X. Really bugs me.
This is something I've been wanting to try for awhile but it took me a long time because I kept thinking to myself, "how much of a difference can this really make?" I finally got a pair and I swear to you I wish it didn't take me so long to try it out.
This is not your typical pair of replacement thumbsticks. These truly feel made to use for FPS games, especially while playing multiplayer. I finally feel like my movements actually reflect my natural instincts while playing. They add a true freedom to my movement and aiming that I never thought possible. I was truly shocked at the difference these made for me.
I've owned the Ultra's, the FPS Freek Black Ops III's, and now these. Loved the Ultra's (only used one on the right analog stick), good quality and grip. The BO3 Freek's were "nice", but didn't seem to on par with the quality you'd expect from KF. The rubber was coming off the left piece after only a couple weeks and that one was very loose. These are the best Freeks I've owned. The strange, yet very effective, grip is amazing. They come with a short one for the left stick, mainly for grip. And a tall one for the right, for accuracy when in medium to long range gun fights in first person shooters (FPS). They take a bit of time to get used to if you've never used any of these. But, once you find what sensitivity is comfortable and accurate for you, these will make a world of difference in your performance. And I'm not a pro gamer, by any means. But they do make games like Call of Duty much more fun and competitive.
Bought the Vortex for myself and Galaxy for my wife. The Vortex set lasted 6 months and then the left stick rubber cover came off. No big deal because i just super glued it and life was dandy. I do prefer the feel of the Galaxys though due to the extra grip provided.
Yes, these sets have definitely improved my control and can say that with adjustment I have become a better player directly because of these. My wife loves them too and refuses to play without them.
This is my first pair of Kontrol Freeks and I was skeptical on how these actually helped with fps games. But after trying them out they are amazing! They definitely help with your grip and keeping your aim steady. Definitely worth it if you're a hardcore gamer!
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A love letter to first-person space shooters, Galaxy combines one high-rise stick designed for precision aiming and one mid-rise stick for extra grip and comfort. This deadly combo translates to better control, accuracy and increased K/D for any away mission. Boasting a beautiful purple-on-silver scheme and an original laser etched design that offers exceptional grip, Galaxy encapsulates our love for the space genre and stands up to the grueling demands of competitive online play. FPS Freek Galaxy features two different height sticks with rugged concave grips. With one high-rise stick (10.1mm) designed for aim and accuracy on your right analog, and one shorter, mid-rise stick (6.1mm) for extra grip and comfort on your left, you'll get faster target acquisition and maximum precision and control.
This may sound crazy, but I just got them today and instantly felt in love. Even at first touch I could tell how much it would help with grip. It was also extremely comfortable ( I don't think I'll be able to feel a regular control the same anymore). The accuracy may need sometime just to verify its authenticity and that it's not just hype but my gameplay has definitely gotten better. I use this for Overwatch primarily but it can definitely translate to other fps games. These are just great. The box came a little squishes though, no biggie.
At first I was uneasy about the price - they are the most expensive grips I've ever bought. After using these particular grips for about a week, I can say these are also the best grips I've ever bought. The higher grip is intended for the analog used to move your camera around and i can say it helps out a lot with accuracy for shooters.
They have yet to unhinge from the analogs and have a nice, rubber grip to your thumbs.
Definitely worth the price.
I bought these along with a rubber shell for my PS4 dualshock controller to combat sweaty hands and some hand/wrist fatigue. The shell worked pretty well but the KontrolFreek thumbs sticks are just great. As others stated they take a bit of getting used to (the height difference) but once you do you'll never play without them.
After my pair of Black Ops 4 kontrol freeks cracked from taking a fall with my controller, I decided to order another pair and decided to go with these, and so far they're amazing. Unlike my old pair, this set came with 2 differently sized thumbsticks, and I find them perfect for many games. If I'm playing a FPS, I use the tall ones, and for any other game I use the short one. They feel so comfortable compared to the default analog sticks of the Dualshock 4 controller, and with the wider range of movement, camera controls in games feel so much smoother. As long as I continue to play games with a controller, I can count on kontrol freeks to help make my experience with games just a little bit better.
These are amazing... Have totally changed the way I game. Give much more accuracy in crucible matches. I've had mine for about 6 months now and the left one is starting to show its wear. But I would definitely buy these again. They raise your fingers higher which provides better accuracy and is more comfortable in my opinion. While they took a little while to get use to, I tried going back to the standard sticks and felt like I was using a controller for a 5 year old.
EDIT 07/19/16 These are almost 9 months old and are finally reaching their end of life (still usable and better then standard sticks). I just bought another two sets so I can have one on each controller!!
The reviews about this being cheaply made are just ridiculous. TVs now days are very light and dont require much support. You should always be mounting into studs and the lag bolts that are provided will do the job (hand tighten lag bolts). This was excellent and I fit a 65in vizio on it with ease.
The install was very simple and not very time consuming (maybe less than an hour for an avg DIY person). Youre going to need a drill and drill bits to drill pilot holes into the studs and then youll need a socket wrench for the lag bolts. Youll most certainly want a stud finder and I found it nice to just use my own level.
The cord is really long but I cant really comment on the quality except that its not a $50-$100 quality cord so dont expect anythings amazing from it (I didnt buy product for cord anyways)
"measure twice, cut once!"
Anyways, for the $25 I paid this thing does an amazing job and I trust it for my 65in TV
EDIT: I have now had for over a year. My tv has hung on just fine. It is very stable and I have no concerns. I have even removed the tv several times to paint or whatever.I should also mention that I've ran into the tv a few times not paying attention, just an example that this mount will keep it on the wall
First off this TV mount comes with a lot of hardware: ST8x50 self tapping screws for wall mounting, concrete anchors, 8.5x17x5 plastic spacers, 8.5x17x10 plastic spacers, M8 washers, M4x15 and M4x30 screws, M5x15 and M5x30 screws, M6x15 and M6x30 screws, M8x15 and M8x30 screws, and a small spanner wrench.
I can't comment on the HDMI cable or the bubble level since I used my own.
My only real gripe with the mount is the wall bracket comprises of two pieces which are held together by two screws in the center. You can see that it bows out in the center in my picture. Now I am mounting an older plasma which is about 50 lbs but that's well under the rated limit. Only time will tell but it'll probably hold okay, would feel more comfortable if it was flush against the wall though. If I had to do it again I'd probably try the cheetah mount or the echogear mount. Although those are two piece as well the cheetah mount isn't connected in the center so it probably won't how out, at least not as much, and the echogear is connected in the center but it looks like it might be reinforced, at least from what I can tell from the pictures.
Bought this mount to install a 65" Samsung TV above my fireplace. I liked that this was a single piece unit, although some assembly is required (attaching the end pieces), the top and bottom brackets are solid all the way across. Installation was straight forward and I liked that they included many different types of fasteners and washers for both mounting to wall and mounting to the back of the TV. Getting the TV perfectly level can be tricky, despite the mount itself being perfectly level, the brackets attaching to the back of the TV may or may not be, so it might require more than one attempt to obtain perfection. Overall, it is holding up well and feels solid, giving me confidence when hanging a large expensive television 6 ft up on the wall. It also provides good clearance in the back for plugs and wires and, if the security screws are not tightened, good access to behind the TV to tilt forward if you need to plug/unplug cords and cables.
NO DROOP!!!! Let me repeat that.... NO DROOP!!! Simply mount, and use your hands to move the tv to the tilt angle you desire. Let go. Done. It stays there. That is the most important and most unique feature of this TV mount, and one not available in other mounts. It was not emphasized in the reviews I read before purchasing. If you think it is important and useful information, please click the "helpful" button on this review.
What I mean by "droop" is the TV tilting forward (screen to ground) as far as possible due to gravity when let go. For a heavier older LCD as I have (100+ lbs, 52" screen, bought in 2009) it sagged instantly with an older mount from a different supplier. I had to prop it up with a block of wood under the bottom edge back then. This new mount is very cleverly designed and "pre-tensioned" (tension also adjustable for heavier sets!) for what they consider an "average" set [weight and CG]. This pre-tensioning means that after mounting your TV, you can simply adjust the tilt angle by grabbing the TV with your hands, and then let go, and it will stay put!
Only downside, and it is pretty minor: My older TV needed 30mm length M8's... the hardware kit only included M8's at 20mm, and many other smaller diameter screws for more modern, flat back and lighter screens than my oldish beast. No worries. Cost me a whole $2.15 at the local hardware store.
Used this bracket to mount a 70 inch Samsung. I read the reviews and cannot understand the complaints. This unit is two pieces that bolt together, so if you are mounting it by anchoring the center only you must make sure the bolts go one way to use the center holes on one side of the bracket. Better to anchor it between two studs, which is what I did. The bracket is not wide enough to span three studs (normally 16 inches on center) but it has ample holes to span the space between two studs. Measure carefully, including the TV (the span between the mounting arms) so you can center it on the wall if the bracket is mounted slightly off center to get four solid mounting points on the studs. Unless your studs are 24 inches on center, this bracket is wide enough to do it for any TV up to 70 inches. Comes with all the hardware you could possibly need, a magnetic level and a 10' HDMI cable. The only complaint I have is the bracket is close to the wall so if you have ham hands, make all your connections BEFORE hanging the TV on the bracket as getting your hands between the wall and the TV can be a bit tight.
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This low-profile tilt mount is designed for most 23-75 inch flat-panel TVs weighing up to 132 lbs. VESA compliant for simple installation, supports TV with mounting hole patterns up to 26.9" horizontally, and 16" vertically (VESA 684x400mm). Adjustable 10 degrees forward tilts to provide comfortable viewing when the TV is mounted above eye level or to reduce screen glare. Perfect choice for mount your flat-panel TV on a wall, with stylish appearance, and it makes TV viewing so much better. Open wall plate for electrical access. Fit 16" or 24" studs typical in US homes. Common wall and TV attachment hardware are included in the box.
Notice: This mount fits most 23-60" TVs (VESA hole patterns from 200x100 mm (8x4") to 684x400mm (26.9x16")), some up to 65 70 75 inch TVs manufactured in recent 3 years.
I have bought many mounts over the years and with pricing coming down, I decided to mount several LCD and LED TVs in my home. For a mount that can work with small TVs all the way to 75" TVs, this product is excellent. Every part needed for a successful install is needed.
For the smaller size TV, you would only use one of the two back mounting brackets, yet for 40" and above, use both to provide the ability to adjust side-to-side positioning. Includes tilting bracket, which will make this stick out further than a completely flat mount, but that is inherent in a tilt mount, so not a criticism.
One of the nice features as compared to other mounts - the bolts used for mounting are self-tapping, so as long as you find your wall stud, and pre-drill the small hole, you can either use the bolt wrench tool provided, or a socket wrench to drive in the four bolts. I have no concern about mounting a 75-inch LED TV on this mount. For anyone that has tried to use a drill to drive in a large Philips-head screw only to have it start stripping with 1/2 inch still to go, you will appreciate these bolts.
My ultimate recommendation is that I returned to Amazon today to buy two more of these mounts for additional TVs. Great product and easy to install.
It's not bad. Ignore the fact you have to screw the side rails on, it's really not a big deal and once assembled it's very rigid. I have a similar one bought a t a big box store a few years back, I think it overall nicer. One thing, the set screws at the bottom of the chassis mount rails don't really hold it very tightly in place. I'd like it to be tighter, as the TV is lower for couch viewing and I want to be 100% sure no one is going to ever lift it off the mount - like a kid. Overall not bad.
The level sucks. That's for sure. Don't trust it. In the pic I uploaded you can see, it must be mounted at an angle. Liquid don't lie.
Bought this mount for my 65" Samsung Smart TV and can't complain. It's perfect. Easy to install, made from quality materials and very light. At first I was afraid of mounting such a big TV on a thin light mount but it's working great! I highly recommend this.
This is my second purchase of this mount. The first one is holding up a 32" Toshiba REGZA, without incident. It was manufactured in 2007, so it's on the heavier side compared to the LED TVs.
I bought a 55" Samsung from Costco recently and installed this on 16" OC studs without too much issue onto a double drywalled shared wall, (had to use tiny magnets to find nail heads indicating studs), compensated by purchasing new lag bolts with additional 1/2" length. We live near busy railroad tracks, transporting coal, oil, freight, and people. I feel pretty confident this will hold up to the shaking.
Once I grasped the basic idea of the installation it was very simple.
As soon as I completed the installation I got online and ordered another one for the TV in another room. Wondering why we've tolerated setting the TVs on dressers, tables, etc when putting them up on the wall is so simple.
There are two steel bracket strips with holes drilled along the entire length, and it also comes with extenders to these so that they will reach from the top mounting hole in the back of the TV to the bottom one. (These strips bolt to the TV and then they hang onto the wall bracket. Very simple.)
So within the specified limits indicated by the manufacturer, this will fit with all sorts of configurations. The hardware also includes what is needed for installing curved TVs. (And a LOT of extra hardware--bolts, screws, etc--is included for the sake of versatility. You really can't go wrong with this one.
It also tilts up and down nicely.
Over the years, I've tried a variety of cases for the various models of Kindle and Fire tablet that I've purchased from Amazon. While I've found a few third party covers that have been durable and attractive, I found myself coming back to Amazon's own product when I purchased one of their new 7" Fire tablets, and I'm pleased with it.
This is a very good quality cover, it fits well, and it provides support to the tablet both in landscape and portrait orientation. It's made of fabric on the outside, with a microfiber inner lining to protect the screen of the tablet when the cover is closed. It matches the color of the Fire tablet perfectly.
My only hesitation in purchasing it was the price - the case all by itself is fully half the price of the Fire tablet! But I suppose that says more about how cheap the tablet is, than how expensive the case is (kind of).
Still, I decided to spend the money for this case. The tablet needs the protection and I know from experience that Amazon's cases are durable and will last for a long time (I've used my original Kindle Paperwhite - first generation model - with case since it was first purchased).
I'll post some photos of the cover to show how it is packaged and how it looks on the tablet. I'm very satisfied with it.
This is a great cover. It turns the device on and off by opening and closing and works as a great stand with it either vertical or horizontal. It also adds very little to the size or weight of the tablet. I absolutely recommend it!
All-New Amazon Fire 7 Tablet Case (7th Generation, 2017 Release), Charcoal Black
Perfect fit. I really like the case's simple clean design that lets you sit the tablet vertical and horizontal .
I wasn’t sure whether to rate it 3 or 4 stars. It has a lot of pros. I love that it opens and closes like a book and there is little chance of the screen getting scratched up in your bag with the cover over it, if you don’t have a screen protector for it yet. The magnetic feature on it is neat and it’s also neat that the tablet immediately turns off when you close it and then turns back on when you open it. I do like the idea of being able to stand it up both vertically and horizontally. Only problem is that it tends to fall when standing it up vertically. The cover, when folded, is just not strong enough to keep it up. You have to try to be very carefully not to touch the tablet screen too roughly when it’s in that position, to try and avoid it falling down. Which is a shame. I prefer it to be vertical when reading but horizontally is better with this case.
Every time I cheap out, and buy an aftermarket case. I am not happy with it for one reason or another. In this instance, the case was nicely made but it was bulky, and it weighed as much as my Fire does. I keep my Fire on my bed table, and read in bed for an hour every night. I like for it to be light and comfortable. The reason I upgraded from 7" gen.5 to a 7" gen.7 was for the smaller, lighter size with the same screen area (and more memory).
Amazon is the only manufacturer of the perfect case for my needs. It fits like a glove, does not add much in the way of bulk or weight, and looks good doing it. I was lucky to get this one as a warehouse deal, so it saved me money, and it looks like I bought it new!
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Designed by Amazon to protect and perfectly fit your Fire 7 tablet (only compatible with 7th Generation, 2017 release). The slim design with a built-in stand allows for hands-free viewing in landscape or portrait orientation. With auto wake and sleep functionality, the vibrant woven polyester fabric case with magnetic closure helps keep the cover securely shut, while a microfiber interior helps protect your screen.
I try very hard not to drop my technology equipment. And I have not dropped my Amazon Fire 7. Thank God for that. I bought this case for it. I like it a lot. It fits like a glove and I really like the way that it hugs my Kindle. I gave it a 4 because I haven't had it very long. All I can say is that it is very sturdy, I like the way the front cover holds the kindle, and I like the way that nothing shifts in it. After I've had it for awhile, I'll probably just love it, but for now, it's doing what I want and I'm very pleased.
I can read a lot longer without pain in my hands since the cover holds it for me. Very nice shade of blue.
It's pretty and matches my Fire tablet and I like that it's slim and doesn't add a lot of bulk to the tablet. It could be improved if it had a hand strap to make holding it easier but I bought a separate hand strap that fits with it.
I love the feel of this case and it's very nice, fits perfect, and the blue color matches my kindle fire 7 2017 model perfect. There is one thing I don't like very well and that is the stand part. I guess if I used it only on a table it would be great as it does hold the kindle up well. If they could just change one thing about the design they could make these the most perfect cases out there. The front cover should be a tri- fold in my opinion but I am sure there would be some that don't like that. Maybe they could have two models then it would be perfect for everyone. I do really like it and would order it again.
I've had this case for my kindle for a little over a year and I am now just giving my opinion. It is [BLEEPING] fantastic. I have dropped it on the floor and nearly stepped on it but the ultimate test occurred just two days ago. I live in Indiana during the storm was in a roll over accident. All occupants of the vehicle are in great health. After my father crawled out of the driver side window. I crawled to the back seat to help my father by catching my grandmother as he cut her seatbelt. After we both crawled out I looked behind and saw that our vehicle was upside down. My father started grabbing a few things in being my kindle. I looked it over and was very impressed. Not a single crack or scratch! The case currently has glass embedded on the inside. I'm going to try to clean it up before butting it back on my kindle. Hopefully no one else will have to have the same experience, but I hope my experience helps you decide if you want this item.
This would've been a five star product if only they'd make it with a replaceable battery.
I bought a few of these and love them, but one just ran out of battery so I took it apart. I was pleasantly surprised to find a CR2032 button cell, I buy my coin batteries in bulk from Amazon.
No soldering was involved.
The speaker is located to the right of the key ring hole, if the Tile's speaker fails to work after taking it apart just push in( on the speaker side). I suppose some 30awg wire can be soldered to hardwire the speaker contacts, It wasn't necessary, but it's an option if you can't get the speaker contacts to line up again.
I'm just going to purchase one of those leather cases so I won't need to reseal the Tile completely.
I only used a very small dab of glue on each corner so it'll be easier to open up again for next time.
Thank you.
For 25 years I have helped my husband look for his wallet. EVERY DAY. No matter what system I tried to introduce him to, what basket was on the counter just for his wallet...was a dismal failure. EVERY DAY FOR 25 YEARS. I gave this tile to him for Christmas. It has been the best two months of my life.
I bought this for my wife since she regularly loses her phone whether in the car or somewhere in the house. She has also lost her keys on a few occasions so I thought this would be perfect for her.
Setting it up was really simple using the app and the app has a nice interface. It works ok overall. The only issue is that it's using bluetooth to communicate, which is not the most reliable technology. For example, if you need to find your keys, you would walk around your house with your phone and tap the button to find your keys. You have to keep triggering it in every room you go in since bluetooth only travels around 30ft on a good day. This means it might take you a while and you have to get really close in order for it to work, which to some people might be pointless. Luckily it will let you know if it's out of range, which helps. The same goes for finding your phone. You just double tap the button on the Tile to initiate a ringtone on your phone. The only issue (again) is that you need to get pretty close to your phone so you have to walk around the house while tapping the button to make your phone ring.
Overall it works well and I think it's a good investment.
Update: I noticed that a lot of people were complaining about the app permissions on Android. Keep in mind that Android OS has a tendency to go overboard on showing you what permissions an app needs. Not to mention some of that stuff is things that it was the "potential" to do or access. It doesn't necessarily mean that the app is using those methods.
I didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a cat GPS that looked way too big for a cats neck. I adopted a new cat and was afraid he might wander too far. I can track him while I'm at home and make sure he stays in the area. If he goes out of range, I can walk the neighborhood and find him.
I purchased a set of 4 and have one on my keys, spare keys, wallet and a mischievous cat's collar. This product has been extremely reliable for finding the things that I constantly misplace around the house. And now the cat can easily be found hiding in a shrub, thanks to his musical collar accessory. On one occasion he had even left our yard but by walking around the block, the app let me know when he was close by and I was able to ring the tile and find him. This product has kept me from being late on many mornings and from stressing over potentially lost items and a pet. I purchased another set as a gift!
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Tile Mate is the easiest, quickest and most reliable way to find your phone, keys — anything! With over 5 million Tile devices sold, the Tile community is the world’s largest lost and found network. Supported Apple Devices using iOS 8.1 and up: iPhone (Released 2011 or later): 4s, 5, 5c, 5s, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7 and 7 Plus. iPad (Released 2012 or later): 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, Air iPad Mini, iPod Touch Apple Watch. Supported Android Devices using 4.4 or higher (KitKat or Lollipop): OnePlus One, Samsung Galaxy S5*, S6*, S7*, S8* Samsung Note 4*, Note 5*, HTC One*, HTC One M8*, LG Nexus 4*, 5*, 6*. *IMPORTANT - Please be advised that Tile’s connectivity and app are affected by a known Bluetooth issue with devices using Android 6.0.0 (Marshmallow). Connectivity appears to be fixed in Android 6.0.1. Google has already begun to release 6.0.1, so please be sure to upgrade your OS as soon as it's available for your device.
I have to give it to this chip, it works. I gave 4 stars because it’s far from perfect—-but in the end I got Dilbert back. The facts: I had only had my cat 3 weeks and he of course wanted to go outside like the others so I put a light on him and this tile. Last night he didn’t come home and the tile said he was last seen 4 hours before, near my house. First criticism: the map function basically does not work. The only clue I had was that he was last seen on my street and heading east when he drifted out of the 100 foot range. I was originally thinking that the receiver would be powerful enough to pinpoint his current whereabouts and show me on the map. No. I started out walking with my ap open looking for him, and covered about 1 circular mile around my house with no luck. I took a break and went home, checked back 5 min after returning home, and the ap now read he had been spotted 20 minutes before. But no new info: just on my street to the east. I wish it would have sentme a text alert but luckily I kept checking every few minutes and not much time had passed, so out I went again, covering the exact same ground as before. This time, the app picked him up across the street about three houses from mine, hiding in the bushes. I’m pretty sure he had been there all morning because cats prowl at night then sleep in the early morning to mid day hours and he looked like he’d been sleeping. So I’m pretty sure the ap had failed to alert me the first time I walked passed him (Within 15 feet of him). Still, it did at least let me know he had been spotted more recently (did my own app pick him up when I passed the first time but not update me?) and honestly without the chime playing, I never would have found him on my own. He was scared and hiding and I am certain he had no clue how to get home. I hope the company keeps working on their app. For people searching for a lost animal—-cat in particular——I would like to suggest walking very slowly, and keep turning the phone in different directions. I think that made a big difference.
Got these for my girlfriend and she loves it! I got a four pack because the price you can’t go wrong! She lost her cat for one week! When he came back he had a slightly swollen face because another cat bit him. It’s all gone now which is good. Anyways, I felt so bad because she loves this cat so much and he is an outside cat but always come back and knows where home is. But when he had a disappearance she got so worried. So I went searching, saw this on amazon and was happy to buy these so she will never loose him again!!!! 100ft is the limit but that’s pretty far and makes your search so much faster and easier. If out of range you just walk around until it turns green, you hit the green button on your phone/app and it’ll go off ringing and it’s really loud for the size. Not trying to make a review long but I want people to know this is a good buy. Anyone else on here who says it sucks isn’t exactly smart. It isn’t just for pets it’s for anything you usually loose. Also anyone else with a cellphone who walks within range of your lost item, the app lets you know exactly where it was last seen and it gives you the update instantly’ Such a user friendly app! This product is like an Apple product when you open this. Whoever invented this is genius, god bless you and thank you! Anyone with questions I’d be happy to answer them! A couple more things, it’s small, very light, is very loud which is good like I said, and you can actually share your tile with family or friends! So it helps extend your search! Your phone is considered your first tile when you get the app! I’m so happy My girlfriend is never missing that cat again!
Fun! I got these for my husband for Christmas since he'd recently lost his wallet (and found it in his shoe after hours of searching!) But I took one back for my own set of keys, since they typically get passed around the family. Now I don't have to ask everyone where they put my keys, I just touch "keys" on the app! I can also press the button on the tile, if I have my keys, to find where I left my phone. Cool little things!
This is thing hasn’t failed me. I’ve only had to charge it once since I got it 2 months ago and my cat escapes at least twice per week sometimes more than that. When I’m not home and he runs out the door I get a notification and I’m able to call my mother and yell at her to go get him haha. It is so accurate on his location also and it shows me the path he took to get to where he is at that moment. At night is when he escapes so he camouflages pretty well in the dark but when I’m tracking him there is a flashing blue light which helps and I also use my phone flashlight and I’m able to see his eyes If he is hiding in a bush. I honestly don’t care about paying the 12-14 fee I don’t know exactly how much it is. I’m paranoid about someone stealing my cat or him getting by a car. This gives me peace of mind. The device is on the bigger side but it doesn’t bother him.
I use my tile for my cat. I keep it on his collar, so that I know when he’s nearby, or when he was last nearby. I’d previously used a $120+ GPS pet tracker, but I’ve gotta say I prefer the tile! He get into all kinds of crud, but the tiles don’t seem to break even when brings it home wet or muddy.
The only drawback for me is that when I “share” a Tile (allows someone else to access the tile’s location/ info), it loses signal strength. I have absolutely no idea why, but I’ve noticed this with multiple tiles. As a result, I have a “good” tile (only I am connected to it) and then a backup tile for when I’m outta town and my boyfriend is taking care of Samson.
If it wasn’t for the signal issue, it’d be a 5 star review. I use these on my keys too, and have found them in the dumpster using the tile!
I went from a bad player with a Pro Controller to a bad player with a GameCube controller 10/10
I bought this product so I could use my old Gamecube controllers on my Nintendo Switch (including the Wavebird Wireless Controller). It works exactly as advertised and the response time seems perfect as well. It's a great way to give your old controllers new life.
If you're someone who's looking to get this for your Nintendo Switch like I was, just keep in mind that game functions that call for motion control won't work. That said, I have yet to come across a game for the Switch where motion controls are an absolute must in order to play. Mario Odyssey allows you to use motion controls more than any other game I've played, but it's still easily playable without ever using that function.
Lastly, also keep in mind that you don't get to determine which buttons become what on a different controller than the Switch's. For example, the left shoulder button that allows you crouch, long jump, and backflip in Mario Odyssey became the Z button on my Gamecube controller (instead of the left bumper). So you may have issues in certain games where it's not nearly as intuitive as using the Switch's controller is. But to me, this is still completely acceptable---the convenience of being able to use my old controllers again far outweighs the very minor nuisance.
UPDATE: The adapter works with Nintendo Switch for Smash Bros Ultimate and as a replacement joy con for other games when no motion controls are needed.
Using the adapter in Wii U mode, plug the black usb male plug into your switch hub while using the switch in tv mode. You can now use your gamecube controllers as you would any other controller on the switch. Tested with Rocket League, Astro Bears Party, Fortnite and more. I'm hoping this holds up in December with Smash Bros Ultimate. This sounds too good to be true but could definitely save hundreds on joy cons.
Original Review:
Not many reviews talk about the PC aspect, so I'll discuss that first.
In PC mode, the controller is fully mappable as a normal joystick and supports rumble after quick installation of drivers by Mayflash's website. I have used this adapter with two versions of Project64 (with rumble support!!), SNES9x, and NEStopia: each program worked great with the controller. In Wii U mode, this works great with Dolphin, a GameCube/Wii emulator, once you follow the directions on the Dolphin website. Dolphin is preconfigured for rumble support and premapped input. Could not be happier with using this on my PC.
On the Wii U, as long as it is in Wii U mode, it works right out of the box for Smash Bros Wii U ONLY with first party wired and third party wired/wireless controllers. Have not tested this with a Wavebird GC controller yet, as I do not have one. No input lag whatsoever, was able to easily perfect pivot even though I am not a top tier competitive player.
This adapter has an amazing build, with hefty supports at each point where the cord ends. Third party controllers do not fit as snug as first party controllers into the ports, however this has caused no problems even when playing with 4 players on the PC. The switch from PC to Wii U mode is large and has the right amount of resistance so that it will not switch unintentionally but feels like it will last a long time.
All being said, if you plan to ever use this on the PC, then this is a much better option than the official adapter as you can take advantage of Dolphins Wii U mode support while having many more options than Nintendo's adapter when in PC mode. For the Wii U only this adapter is equal with Nintendo's, so pick whichever works best for you with price vs collector value.
EDIT: This does work with the Wavebird!!
A disclaimer: I only just received this product, so I am not making any statement about its reliability. Others reviews can, perhaps, attest to its longevity. I can simply confirm that, with the Nintendo Switch 4.0 update which allows GameCube controller support through the Wii U adapter, this device serves perfectly well as a replacement to the harder-to-find Nintendo-branded product.
Originally thought it didn’t work with switch.... that is until i realized i hadn’t changed the switch on the back of the adapter from PC mode to switch mode. Works flawlessly
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Description
Adapter for game cube controllers to allow for use on Wii u. Compatible with super smash bros. Wii u & switch.
Works well with the PC, allowing you to use your favorite GameCube controllers with your PC games!
About the Nintendo Switch: After Nintendo's 4.0.0 update, I was hoping that the adapter would work just like the WiiU official adapter allowing 4 GC controllers at once. Sadly, while in the WiiU mode, the controllers are not recognized. In PC mode, all controllers work as the same input (all control the same player), and the analog sticks are detected as D-Pads. I hope that Mayflash gives us a firmware update so this adapter works with our Nintendo Switches as well! Will post an update if they do.
Not only does it work for the Wii U but it also works for the Switch! It took a few tries to get it to work on Mario Cart because at first it wasn't connecting, but you just need to close the game and reopen it in order for it to register that the adapter is plugged in. The game cube controllers work with every game as well, so it's a nice switch from the joycons that the Switch uses to a classic controller.
The comment down below reflected the first time I went and bought this thing. Months later, I bought it again since Nintendo likes to limit their stock on everything. Now it works like it was supposed to. The input doesn’t stay in all the like, like it would suddenly disconnect, but replugging in the controller works like it should.
Original Impressions: If I could put zero stars in, I would. There should be no excuse for a brand new product to work like this. Every time I use my first party Game Cube controller, it always goes up for some reason. It doesn't do it in the other ports. Just player one's. So, I get a replacement for it, and it's still have the same problems. I guess it's my fault for buying third party, but even then, it still should work as advertised. I got this for my Switch and Wii U to hopefully play with the game cube controllers. Now, I'll probably have to wait until December for Nintendo's official one to release.
I got this item primarily for super smash bros. ultimate and so far it does the job just as I anticipated. I have 4 gamecube controllers and have not had any issues using them with my switch. I even tested playing Minecraft with my switch using a gamecube controller and this adapter, it actually was easy to configure. I had to set up the controller setting so that the L/R buttons were flipped with ZL/ZR but it could not have been simpler.
After a week of having this product I finally realized there are USB ports on the left side of the switch dock, dumb mistake on my end. It is worth mentioning that there are two USBs on this adapter, the black one has given me better luck than the grey one when comparing if only one of them are plugged in. When I realized both can be plugged in on the left side it wasn't an issue, but when I was plugging one or the other (black or grey) in the back side of the dock my experience is that the black one is more reliable.
Works exactly as intended with no lag/delay in the controls. The only reason I took off a star is that I had a lot of difficulty getting it working properly. On a Windows 10 laptop PC, I had to download a different firmware as a driver from Mayflash, and download a different program called Zadig to get my computer to actually use that new driver. On top of that, I have to keep my adapter in WiiU mode even though I use a PC for some reason. I use the Dolphin GC Emulator and there's instructions on how to do that on their website. I know compatibility is tricky, but it took me about an hour to get all that figured out and actually start playing. If I weren't somewhat tech-savvy there's no way I would have gotten this to work, hence why I only gave 4 stars for the inconvenience. It seems like other people have just been able to plug it in and play, so maybe it's just my computer, who knows. Just giving my experience.