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I had Xiaomi's relaxation glasses, compared to these here they are superior in lens quality, but with worse construction, the Xiaomi ones are fake plastic, these ones have a better frame and better fit. However, whether you wear them or not, I don't notice much difference. Additionally, the lens is not very good as it creates many reflections.
- Application
- Lens Clarity
- Comfort
- Durability
- Do they rest the eyes?
- Construction quality
- Value for money
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Asus ROG Strix G18 G814JV-N5042W 18" FHD+ 165Hz (i7-13650HX/16GB/1TB SSD/GeForce RTX 4060/W11 Home) Eclipse Gray (US Keyboard)
at 2024-05-08Starting by mentioning that for the money I bought it (10/23 - initial price 1799€), it was the best on the market in terms of price/quality ratio- I think it was worth the money, but it could definitely have been lower (1500-1600), but as with all products (phones, tablets, etc.) laptops are also increasing in high prices.
In my possession for about 8 months so I will separately mention the positives and negatives.
Positives:
- It has an amazing screen! First time I encounter an 18-inch screen on a laptop with such good resolution that doesn't tire your eyes at all, while its size gives you comfort and ease for office work.
- The combination of CPU/GPU is ideal in this case, as if you upgrade to a higher GPU category, it won't have the same results compared to a desktop PC, as you can't power it. Generally, new GPUs need power, like it or not, so if you go to a higher category like 4070/4080 etc. you start losing 20/30% of the capabilities when we talk about laptops while increasing the price by 20/30% and it doesn't make sense. The 4060 is ideal for laptops as you get almost all the capabilities as in a desktop PC.
- Build quality stands out compared to other companies where you pay a little cheaper and everything is plastic. It has 3 fans for cooling, something unprecedented in the market.
- It takes 2 nvme gen.4 drives.
- If you're not playing a game, the machine is literally silent and doesn't lag anywhere.
Negatives:
- The price is quite high to give you only 16gb of RAM with 1tb SSD in my opinion, so I had to buy a new set of 32gb RAM and a new 1tb hard drive.
- Also, a problem is that it theoretically does not support more than 32gb of RAM and also the 13th generation i7 does not support more than 4800mhz DDR5 memory, so it has many limitations that should lower the price.
- Weight, although it doesn't seem heavy to me because I'm generally used to large laptops, one could say that 3 kilos is a disadvantage, as well as its portability.
- Also, when it's plugged in for gaming, even though it has 3 fans, you need additional cooling (stand) because it does reach high temperatures.
- Finally, the BIGGEST MINUS in this very good build but also in the whole series is its battery. It's as if they put a Chinese battery that doesn't last even 2 hours in simple use (let alone 1 hour). I don't know why Asus is shooting itself in the foot while it has created an amazing series of laptops.
In conclusion, I am very satisfied with the overall performance and quality that make me overlook its negatives, but the price could be significantly lower (1500-1600), since a new series with 14th generation processors has been released. However, everything has increased so much, so the review is comparative to the current market. In my opinion, if someone reaches this amount of money for a laptop, they should also look for an i9 with 4060 or 4070, give weight to the CPU.- Screen
- Speed
- Keyboard
- Touchpad
- Value for money
- Weight
- Temperature
- Battery life
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Crucial P3 SSD 1TB M.2 NVMe PCI Express 4.0
at 2024-04-29Well, Crucial has a name (both in front and behind) and the P3 and P5 series confirm it with the best results but also with good prices. Among the best nvme drives that have come into my hands and I trust them professionally in my work (as well as the p3, p5, mx, bx). The same applies to the RAM memories available on the market with the MIcron guarantee. So I am satisfied when we talk about VFM products.
However, I have to say that the P3 plus was purchased for about €60, and I think it is relative how much it is worth considering what is available, of course, prices in the market change like crazy. Additionally, you can also purchase them from Crucial's own eshop, which sometimes offers even better prices than the skroutz stores, and it is a guaranteed purchase, so keep that in mind.
- Expected speed
- Reliability
- Management software
- Consistent performance
- Value for money
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It does what it promises at a good price. It does not affect speeds on USB sticks and does not present any problems. Excellent implementation by Powertech.
- Effectiveness
- Value for money
- Construction quality
- Easy to use
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Crucial 32GB DDR5 RAM with 2 Modules (2x16GB) and 4800 Speed for Laptop
at 2024-02-222x16 - 32gb
It was installed in an Asus ROG Strix G18 with an Intel i7-13650hx (from 16gb to 32gb) due to the CPU limitation that operates at a maximum of 4800. Additionally, the Asus motherboard supports up to 32gb. So I ended up with these. They haven't presented any problems so far and they function normally. The 13th generation i9 can handle even higher clock speeds. Nevertheless, it's a decent set for the money you pay (95€), as DDR5 SODIMM RAM is still quite expensive, especially for sets of 64gb or higher clock speeds. The choice was made because 16gb definitely aren't sufficient for demanding tasks and gaming; they operate at 70-85%.- Ease of installation
- Operational stability
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Liqui Moly Fuel Injection Cleaner Gasoline Additive 300ml
at 2024-02-21Honestly, it must be the most honest product on the market. I use it in a seat ibiza fr 1.2, not at regular intervals, maybe once every 15,000 kilometers or once a year. As soon as the car enters the fuel, it has a completely different response, from the gas and idle to consumption. It is better to use it on a long journey. After the first refueling, the overall performance decreases over time, but it ensures the maintenance of the car. I recommend it especially for VW engines.
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Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation Car Oil 5W-40 4lt 8578
at 2024-02-19I have been using it in my Seat Ibiza FR 1.2 (2014) (5w-40) consistently for over 5 years with oil changes every 10,000 km, and I have never seen it burn oil even though it has a VW engine. While I have used oils from other brands (without additives), I always end up coming back to this one because whenever I tried a different oil, I would hear the engine sounding like a tractor (even when I tried Liqui Moly Top Tec from the same brand). This specific oil already contains an additive for friction, so there is no need to add anything extra during oil changes. The truth is that it has a slightly higher price, but it delivers on its promises, so I choose it consistently.
I have also used it in a Mitsubishi Space Star/Mirage, again the 5w-40, and it seems to work just as effectively.- I would buy it again
- Smoothness in engine operation
- Regular oil change
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In seat ibiza 2014 1.2tsi, I drove over 50,000 km and one of the 4 spark plugs failed. I replaced it with NGK, thinking it would be better, but it still gave me trouble. Therefore, Bosch is a reliable and economical solution. (beware of imitations)
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I had bought a set of four for my Seat Ibiza 2014 1.2 tsi, even though the manufacturer claims they are longlife and I was hoping for over 60,000 kilometers, one of the four broke at 12,000 kilometers. I bought another one to replace it and I will come back with an update. It could have been faulty or an imitation, I don't know.
However, the previous ones I had were Bosch (which are almost 30-40% cheaper) and they lasted over 50,000 kilometers. In that set of four, one broke, so I switched to NGK with a new set of four, but...
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