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As a hotel employee, with long hours of standing every day, I have tried various shoes at different price ranges. The last model that suited me very well was the Adidas Pureboost 22. For its price (around 100€) it was simply excellent as it has Ultraboost technology at a more affordable price and in a more sturdy and durable shoe.

After 2 seasons, it was time to upgrade and I thought about the Pureboost 23 but after some research I decided to spend a little more (172€ to be exact) and try the highly talked about ASICS Gel-Nimbus 26.

The shoe is AMAZING. The cushioning is the softest I have ever tried. The feeling is like stepping on a mattress, it's so soft. The first few days they felt strange to walk in, mainly because the front part of the shoe is somewhat raised. After wearing them 2-3 times, I really can't wear any other shoes. The laces are also of very good quality and don't come undone. Personally, I think their cost is justified by this wonderful set. Those of us who work in hotels and hospitality, I think it's worth investing in a comfortable shoe.

Something that other users mention is that they have thin fabric over the toes and that they tear, I confirm that the fabric is thin (positive for foot breathability) but I will come back to the issue of durability as the use I make is not particularly harsh on the shoe, so if they tear then I must share it with you. Soon I will have the Cloudsurfer in my hands, which are at about the same price range, to compare them and tell you my impressions.

Very satisfied so far. Used in a mid-range system mainly for gaming, combined with a Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX motherboard, G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 32GB DDR5 (CL30) RAM, and Be Quiet Pure Loop 2 FX 240mm AIO. My case is the Corsair Crystal Series 280X and the GPU that works with it is the Sapphire Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB GDDR6 Pulse Gaming. My software is Windows 11.

Temperature at idle 35.5°C to 41°C, average temperature with light use 42.5°C to 50°C, and the maximum I have seen during long hours of gaming on Ultra settings and demanding tasks such as Video Editing, 3D modeling is 75°C. The safe limit of this CPU is 95°C so no issue. Measurements were taken with HWinfo64 and there are a total of 4 fans in the case (2x120mm of the AIO as exhaust + 2x140mm as intake).

The 65W TDP compared to the 105W of the 7700X make it much easier to cool (which was important to me due to the small case), much more cost-effective in the long run for long daily use, and there is still room for overclocking to reach the performance of the 7700X if needed. It's practically like the 7700X in ENERGY SAVING MODE, the difference in performance is negligible according to all the most relevant sources e.g. (Gamers Nexus) that's why I chose this CPU. For my use, it's great, if you want that extra 5% in performance, go for the 7700X.

It comes with the Wraith Prism RGB cooler which is beautiful but just okay in terms of CPU cooling. I recommend if you have the financial means to get something better for cooling your processor.

04/04/2024 - Absolutely no issues so far! Reliable and stable.

First impressions:

Initially, the packaging is very good and you understand that it is a premium product. Their construction is very good and it is particularly pleasant that they have braided cables with plenty of length and a type C adapter to a regular USB.

Their software is easy and functional. After the easy installation of the headphones, it showed an error when I tried to update the firmware of the headphones. From what I saw on the internet, others have also encountered this issue, but by simply doing a factory reset through the application and repeating the process, they get the latest version without any issues. It has 3 modes (stereo, 5.1, 7.1) and also the SXFI 3 modes (off, on, battle mode).

Now, regarding the sound, I find it modern, bass-heavy with depth, nice highs especially if you increase them a bit from the equalizer. If they lack anything, it's in the midrange. For listening to music, especially modern music, they are excellent. For rock music and strings, I wouldn't recommend them as there are much better options available. In gaming, they perform exceptionally well, especially considering their cost. I have the volume set at 20% to 30% and they cover me perfectly, so they have a lot of power for those who are interested in that.

They are incredibly comfortable even after hours of use, no issues in this aspect. Their lighting is impressive without being bothersome. The microphone is excellent for the listeners who hear you.

In my opinion, it is a value for money product and deserves your attention.

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First days with this particular TV in my possession and first time with a TCL TV in general, having had Sony and Samsung in the past. It was purchased on sale for €1099 for the 75-inch model.

The overall picture and sound quality is excellent!

Having all the modern standards such as HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 144 Hz VRR, HDMI 2.1, and Dolby Atmos in sound, which was taken care of by ONKYO, made me choose it over the corresponding Samsung, LG, etc. models in the same category and price range, and I feel justified with my choice.

The blacks are impressively good, very easy to use with Google TV and Google Assistant, the remote controls are also well-designed, and the sound is very good for my taste.

In high-resolution content, for example in the series "Rings of Power" on Amazon Prime, it showed its capabilities, and I was blown away by the picture.

Finally, I should mention that I have connected it to a home cinema system with a Yamaha RXV 483 amplifier, and the eARC works perfectly, as well as the CEC, so I can control the home cinema with the TV remote.

The only thing I cannot comment on is its reliability. Time will show, and of course, I will come back with a supplementary review. For its price, it is a worthy choice.

22/2/2023:

Up until today, no serious issues. It took me a while to find the settings that suit me best since the ones I found online were not to my liking. The three major streaming services (Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime) work flawlessly, and I also tried Cosmote TV during the holidays, and it also worked perfectly. Once, it had a software glitch with Google Home, but after a restart, it resolved and hasn't happened again. I continue to believe that it is an excellent choice for its price.

Very nice Smart LED bulbs. Easy installation, you need the Eurolamp app at the beginning for the initial setup and then you can connect them to Google Home so you can use them from there, otherwise they work great from the Eurolamp app. It is important to mention that they do not connect to Google Home through the Eurolamp app, instead you will find the bulbs through the Google Home app and select Smart Life from the list of compatible apps.

As most people have mentioned in the reviews, the brightness for use with colors is not sufficient for lighting because the bulb uses fewer LEDs for the colored shades. However, it is excellent for white shades.

For me, the most useful feature is the dimmer. In the photo I have uploaded with the review, they are operating at 35% brightness in white shade, which means you can manage the consumption and brightness as desired and according to the needs of your space.

18/01/2024 - Until today, they have been working flawlessly, no issues. They have a higher durability than I expected.