Articles by Joe Tilleli

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This Acer Aspire 15 Slim Laptop Is Now Practically Free, It’s Not Refurbished and Even Cheaper Than Entry-Level iPad

Amazon noticed there wasn’t much happening in October. September has Labor Day, November has Black Friday, but October was always quiet. That’s why it created its own shopping holiday: Prime Big Deal Days. The event officially ran from October 7 to 8, but even though it’s over, many of the best deals are still live. From lawnmowers and vacuums to laptops, Amazon seems in no rush to pull those discounts just yet. This Acer Aspire 15 slim laptop has a pretty affordable starting price to begin with at $350. For the sale, Amazon has chopped off 20% which saves you a whopping $70. That brings the price you pay down to just $280. So what’s this laptop working with? The Acer Aspire Go is powered by an 8-core, Intel Core 3 processor N355 with an integrated Intel graphics. It’s got 8GB of memory an 128GB of UFS storage. It’s a great little workhorse designed for browsing the internet, sending emails, and writing up Word docs. Sorry, you’ll have to go with something a little more powerful if you’re looking to play CyberPunk 2077 in ultra-high settings. Portable and User-Friendly The laptop measures in at 15.6 inches with a super narrow bezel to maximize the screen real estate while keeping the computer compact. It displays in a resolution of up to 1080p Full HD which is plenty at that size. For bouts where you’re find yourself on the laptop for multiple hours at a time, you can turn on Acer BluelightShield. This reduces the levels of blue light to help less the effects of blue light exposure. Keep your eyes from feeling strained so you can get your work finished up. As far as connectivity is concerned, you have a number of different ports along the sides of the Acer Aspire 15. Along the left, you’ll find two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, and an HDMI 2.1 slot so you can display on a second monitor. On the right side, you have one more USB-A port so you can connect to wired accessories like a mouse or external SSD. The laptop has Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi 6 support so you can utilize fast internet speeds when on a Wi-Fi 6 network. Video call with colleagues, family or friends thanks to the on-board 720p HD web camera. It can capture high-quality footage even in low light conditions, plus can reduce noise and amplify your voice using AI.

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Forget Black Friday, DJI RS 3 Mini 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for Cameras Hits Its Lowest Price Ever

Amazon’s two-day sales even Prime Big Deals Days just ended. On October 7 and October, you could find crazy good deals all across the giant online retailer’s website covering pretty much every category of products. Even though the even is over, you can still find a ton of great opportunities to save. If you’re a photographer or videographer, you can elevate their game when shooting with a gimbal stabilizer. This RS 3 Mini 3-axis gimbal from DJI is still on sale past Prime Big Deals Days. It’s normally listed tat $237, but right now Amazon has it cut down by 20%. That shaves off $48, bring what you pay down to just $189. Wide-Ranging Compatibility This isn’t a gimbal designed for use with phones. This is professional-grade gear made with shooting on a DSLR camera in mind. With its strong high-torque motors, the DJI RS 3 Mini can support a load capacity of up to 4.4 lbs. (or 2kg). It works with a number of Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Nikon, and Fujifilm cameras. Check out the product page for the full list of models to see if your specific camera is compatible. The gimbal implements a pro-level RS stabilization algorithm to keep your shot from shakings even when shooting at low angles or when filming in flashlight mode. It supports native vertical shooting, great for when creating content to be used on social media. The quick-release plate can just be set to the vertical arm and you’re good to go. The handle on the DJI RS 3 Mini gimbal stabilizer has a number of controls built into the handle including a Bluetooth shutter control. Once you’ve paired it the first time, your camera will automatically connect when both are one and close by. From there, you can easily control photo capture, video recording, and even zoom right from the gimbal controls. Designed to be portable, the stabilizer is light and small so you can easily store it into you bag. The whole gimbal only weighs 1.75 lbs. (or 795g). Battery life is long-lasting. You’ll get a full 10 hours of shooting done off a single charge. When reaches 0%, you can get it back up to full after just 2.5 hours of charging. Included with the gimbal, you receive a couple of mounting screws, a USB-charging cable, an L-shaped Multi-camera control cable (USB-C), the RS mini quick release plate, and an RS mini tripod. The last one can be screwed into the bottom of the gimbal for when you need a stationary shot.