Learn why Patrick replaced his old Epson WorkForce ET-4550 EcoTank inkjet printer with a Brother HL-L3295CDW color laser printer and hasn't regretted the switch.

Starring Sarah Lane, Patrick Norton

Show Notes Here:

Higlights:

Tech Specs:

- Print Speed: Up to 31 ppm (pages per minute) for both black and color

- Print Resolution: Up to maximum print resolution of 2400 x 600 dpi

- Duplex Printing: Automatic

- Paper Handling:

Standard paper tray: 250 sheets

Multipurpose tray: 30 sheets

Optional 500-sheet tray available

Connectivity: Wi-Fi (dual-band), Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi Direct, and USB

Display: 2.7-inch color touchscreen

Security: Integrated NFC card reader and advanced security features

MSRP $429.99

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The reMarkable 2 is pitched as a next-generation paper tablet for taking handwritten notes, reading, and reviewing documents. A replacement for the pen and paper notepad. After reviewing it a few years ago, Sarah has come back to give her thoughts on the reMarkable 2 after a couple of years of use and what people should expect out of it.

Starring Sarah Lane, Jenn Cutter

Show notes here.

Highlights:

Size and weight:

- 187 x 246 x 4.7 mm

- Approximately 403.5 g (.88 lb)

Processor:

- 1.2 GHz dual core ARM

Storage and RAM:

- 1 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM

- 8 GB internal storage

Battery:

- Rechargable (Li-ion) battery

- USB-C charging

- 3000 mAh

Connectivity:

- Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5 GHz

- USB-C

- Accessory port

Document support:

- PDF, EPUB (importing)

- PDF, PNG, SVG (exporting)

Price:

- Staring $399.

- Marker Plus Stylus $50

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Want to get into podcasting or just starting your journey as a home music producer? Either way, a solid audio mixer is essential for your toolkit. The big question is: is the LiveTrak L6 the mixer you need? Rich Stroffolino gives us the lowdown on his experience, using it for both his professional podcast and his music-making hobby.

Starring Sarah Lane and Richard Stroffolino

Show Notes Here:

Highlights:

- 10-channel Digital Mixer

- 12-in/4-out USB Audio Interface

- 2 x XLR/TRS Combo Jack In, 4 x Stereo In

- 2 aux sends

- 32-bit float recording

- battery/USB powered

- 4 pad sound board

- Price: $329

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If you’re a YouTuber, podcaster, or content creator, having a solid wireless mic setup that doesn’t that's affordable is a must. Does the RØDE Wireless ME live up to the hype? Dan Campos — producer and host of our Spanish-language tech news show, Noticias de Tecnología Express, — shares what it’s been like using it for his podcasts.

Starring Sarah Lane, Dan Campos

Show Notes here:

Highlights:

- 10-channel Digital Mixer

- 12-in/4-out USB Audio Interface

- 2 x XLR/TRS Combo Jack In, 4 x Stereo In

- 2 aux sends

- 32-bit float recording

- battery/USB powered

- 4 pad sound board

Price: MSRP $150

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Nintendo released the Switch 2 video game console this summer. Was it worth the wait and if you already have the original Switch is worth upgrading to? Plus how well does it work as a handheld video gaming console on long flights and what are the things you need to be aware if you're upgrading from the original Switch?

Sarah Lane, Jenn Cutter

Show Notes

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Highlights:

- Capacitive touch screen

• 7.9-inch wide color gamut LCD screen
• 1920x1080 pixels
• HDR10 support
• VRR up to 120 Hz

- HDMI Output in TV Mode

• 3840x2160 (4K) resolution at 60 fps (TV mode)
• Supports 120 fps when 1920x1080/2560x1440 resolutions are selected
• Supports HDR10

- 1920x1080 resolution

• in tabletop mode
• handheld mode.

- Storage

• 256 GB (UFS) - *A portion of the storage is reserved for use by the system.

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Are air fryers something every kitchen needs and are they replacement for traditional oven or even a toaster oven? Nicole Lee is here to share her experience with Insta Pot's Vortex Plus Air Fryer.

Starring Sarah Lane, Nicole Lee

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Highlights:

- 6 Quart capacity

- 12.8"D x 11.8"W x 14.9"H

- 6 cooking functions: air fry, roast, broil, bake, reheat, dehydrate

- 6 customizable presets

- Clear window

- Dishwasher-safe tray / basket

- 1700 watts, 120 V~ 60 Hz, ETL Certified

Price:

- $80 - Amazon

- $140 - Target

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DJI's Osmo Pocket 3 gyrostabilized video camera is the darling of YouTube and social media creators. Jason Howell tells us if this pint sized 1" CMOS camera really delivers as a creation tool and things any prospective owner should know before buying one!

Starring Sarah Lane, Jason Howell

Show Notes Here:

Highlights

- 1-inch CMOS sensor

- 4K 120fps max

- Video color modes: 10-bit D-Log M and 10-bit HLG for professional color grading

- low-light video mode (ISO up to 16,000)

- Full-Pixel Fast Focusing

- Integrated 3-axis mechanical gimbal

- ActiveTrack 6.0 for tracking modes that include Face Auto-Detect, Dynamic Framing

- Three built-in microphones record omnidirectional stereo sound w/ ambient noise reduction.

- It also supports connecting two DJI Mic 2 transmitters

- Display: 2-inch OLED touchscreen that can rotate to switch between horizontal and vertical shooting

- Pricing: $979 (creator combo), $799 (camera only)

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Thinking about upgrading your home Wi-Fi to a mesh network? Sarah shares her experience with the Netgear Orbi 850 Series Tri-band WiFi 6 Mesh System—and whether a similar setup might be a good fit for your home or office.

Starring Sarah Lane, Roger Chang

Highlights

- Coverage up to 7,500 sq. ft. and for up to 100 devices. Extend coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft. with each additional satellite (sold separately, can be bundled)

- Supports wifi 6 (wifi 7 for newer versions will run you about $2000 for the same setup)

- Compatible with ISPs up to 2.5Gbps including cable, satellite, fiber and DSL. Connects to your existing cable modem, replaces your WiFi router

- 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports on both the router and each satellite

- Orbi app for management and speed tests

- Price- $680 on Amazon, refurbished models come down to around $400

Show Notes Here.

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