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KMSB Fox 11 Segment – The Acodot USB 3.0 Docking Station

For this Segment we featured a couple of peripherals that can help for those using laptops between the office and then maybe on reduced schedules working from home. This can also work for Students that could use a larger setup for the laptops they may be using at home without having to get on Mom and Dad’s Computer.

The Acodot USB 3.0 Universal Laptop Docking Station works with systems that feature USB 3.0.  This can include some Chromebook, PC and Mac systems. The Acodot USB 3.0 Universal Laptop Docking Station allows you to add dual monitors, and connect your peripherals, all through a single cable back to your laptop. By connecting one cable to your laptop, you gain 11 extra ports of connectivity 6 USB 3.0 ports provides up to 5Gbps data transfer speeds, One HDMI port and one DVI port and we include both a DVI to VGA adapter and a DVI to HDMI adapter

Another use can be for a Meeting room to connect the laptop to a big screen. If the sound of the laptop just isn’t enough, this can be a bridge to your personal speakers as well. The Acodot sells for around 89 bucks.

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KMSB Fox 11 Segment with Andy Taylor – A Viewer Request for Mechanical Keyboards

Our segment today actually came as the idea from a Viewer of the Segments on Fox 11. He had mentioned how the keyboards for computers were all smaller and not as easy to use, this focusing on the Older User – Also that they weren’t looking at a Wireless Solution.  So we have gathered a couple of alternatives that are easy to use, corded and a very nice touch when typing.

One of the Products to look at is from Logitech G, the Gaming Division of the company.  Just like Gaming Chairs can be used for Comfort and not always for Gaming, Logitech G has some great products from Headphones to Mice to Keyboards for Gamers AND the Casual User. We look at the Logitech G Pro Keyboard. QA Compact Ten Keyless Keyboard which has a great feel for the user when typing. You know you hit the correct keys and honestly, I found my typing even faster with this keyboard. It is Smaller yet with a Big Key Feel. Many of us don’t need the Extra Real Estate from 10 keys so they are eliminated. It features the GX Clicky Mechanical Switches Full Height and gives a better experience when typing. It is Colorful too, you can program the light pattern with the Free HG Hub Software to suit your taste and the keys can be altered for Linear or Tactile use, I prefer the mechanical feel.   Another great feature, the 5 ft Cable is detachable and can be easily carried in a gaming or laptop bag to use instead of that Laptop Keyboard. The F Keys are Programmable as well great for Gaming or even repetitive typing task. It retails for about 129.00

A little less expensive from another company that carries product for the casual user and the gamer is Razer. They produce the Ornata Chroma Keyboard. This also features a Mechanical Touch Key Switches Mid Height, Backlit keys and can be programmed easily with the  Razor Cortex Software. It is a little larger then the Logitech G Pro but does feature the 10 Key and the Cord is not detachable. The Light scheme can be customized as well and the keyboard can be set up for gamers to get the best use of the keyboard with the layout for that game. The Razer Ornata Chroma sells for about 70.00 You Can check out the line of products at Razer.Com

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Video Segment Featuring the ACE PC T11 Mini PC

For this Segment we took a look at the latest in Desktop Computers. It’s about going smaller. Mini PC’s have been talked about for years and even Shuttle Computers made smaller form factor PC’s yet they were still a ways from being Mini. Considering the price and power between some of the new smartphones, The Galaxy S20 has more memory you may find in some laptops, 8GB or 12GB! We will see that trend continue.

Photo of the ACE PC T11

In the past year we have seen lots of articles about building your own Mini PC’s or buying them from Manufacturers, The Raspberry Pi is a small system that can be built set on Linux with a lot of different configurations. Apple also has had a powerful minicomputer known as the MacMini, like most of the Apple products they are great but also come with a sizeable price tag.

Andy Taylor on KMSB Fox 11 Showing the ACE PC T11

We took a look at the AcePC T11 Plus Mini PC. This Computer about the size of a Double CD Case runs Windows 10 Home 64 and features 4GB Ram with 64GB of Storage Flash Memory. It runs on the Intel Cherry Trail Atom Z8350 Processor. It’s a Fanless system so it runs quiet. Stream 4K movies and content via HDMI Out. Perfect for space saving, dorms, offices, secondary systems. Want more storage? The T11 Pro can accept a SATA/SSD drive in a 2.5 inch Caddy. What’s even better? The Price – This Mini (ACEPC T11 Pro) runs about 149.00

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Catching up on Video Segments! Great Audio Gear

Here is one of our Video segments to wrap up 2019, We did the KMSB Fox 11 Segment with Angelica and focused on Audio!

Ultimate Ears WonderboomFirst Product we are taking a look at is The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker. The compact speaker delivers Big sound 360 degrees. It is completely water proof AND floats! If it gets dirty, you can just rinse it off. From the Turn on of a Fully Charged Wonderboom the user can enjoy 10 hours of music or playing audio from your favorite TV Show or Movie. The User doesn’t have to always jump to the smart phone to control the speaker, controls on it allow you to Play, Skip or Pause. The Wonderboom has a Wireless Range of up to 100 Feet! It retails for about $99 and is available in 6 colors!

Photo of the Jaybird VistaFor the Runner or those wanted to go cord free, The Jaybird Audio Vista True Wireless Bluetooth Sport Waterproof Earbuds give you 6 hours of Audio, 10 more in the charging case for 16 hours total. A Quick 5 minute charge can give you an hour of playtime. Using the Jaybird App you can customize the sound, lose the earbuds? The Jaybird App can help locate them! The Buds come with three different size gels to comfortably fit the ear. These Retail for about $159

iHome Vanity with AlexaWe have featured the iHome Vanity before with its Bluetooth Capabilities, but now one of the most popular connected Vanity Mirrors now also feature the Amazon Alexa built in. The iHome Vanity with Alexa and 9” Mirror retails for about $179 And Finally, Little Ears need to be protected from Driving too much Audio into them, A way to help that is with the Paws Patrol Marshall Kids Headphones, Adjustable Headband, Stereo Sound but Tangle Free and equipped with Parental Volume Control to protect hearing. These Retail for Only $15