Laptop Backpack, Travel Waterproof Computer Bag for Women Men, Anti-Theft High School College Bookbag, Business Fashion Backpacks with USB Charging Port Fits 15.6inch Laptop&Notebook, Black

So I'm not a huge backpack guy - I get something that works, and I make it work for a long time. My last backpack lasted me over 5 years and the only reason I needed a new one is because it couldn't fit my giant laptop. I got this mainly due to the looks, but it's functionally pretty good too and I think I'll be taking it on vacation too and here's the main reason for that - It has a zipper that can be only opened with the backpack off. Many places in Europe where it is crowded have theft issues on tourists because they keep all their valuables on the outside pocket where it is easy to be stolen. This backpack solves that while allowing me to keep so much in it.

The shoulder padding is good enough where they feel fine going across campus all day and the material of it feels good to the touch as well. It's a minimalist backpack that has form and function. The passthru USB port works as long as you have your own battery pack and the best part is that you can connect any USB cable to it so I let my friends charge their iphones and later I can still charge my LG phone with a type c cable. My only concern is that over time, if I use an obscenely large water bottle like the 1+ liter ones, the fabric material might stretch too much that I won't be able to hold smaller bottles anymore, but time will tell and I'll update my review if I have any issues.

I live in Portland where it rains 75% of the time. Unfortunately due to the expenses of driving, I have to ride my bike to school every day rather than drive. My previous backpack kept getting soaked and ruining my books, making it harder to read and such. Thankfully this backpack is waterproof and stylish!

This Travel Laptop Bag/Backpack, is very well padded compared to backpacks i've seen that have slots for computers. This whole bag is made of pad material pretty much. There are also a lot of pockets and dividers in this, with two separate outer zippered compartments in front of the main opening and one hidden padded and zippered compartment in the lumbar region. There are also water bottle holders on both sides, that stretch open with an elastic band. The main compartment has a padded pouch for your computer w a velcro'd basket handle strap, to keep the computer from falling out if you have the main compartment zipper unzipped.

The unique feature of this backpack is the integrated and attached USB cord (female outside, male inside) so that you can plug your devices into the side of the pack directly, without having to fuss around w threading a wire through some hole in the bag or having to open the zipper at all. This is great if you need a quick charge for your phone, for example, have your own backup battery pack, and want to keep carrying your bag around as you charge and use your phone. This is a versatile bag, that will hold a computer and a binder (inch) or two worth of papers along w some books. The bag is straight up and down from a side angle, and is meant for documents mainly (vs. gym clothes). The bag looks reasonably professional as well, considering it is a backpack.

i got this backpack to gift to a family member, but now i might just gift the older one i got and keep this one! loving the safety compartment that sits right on my back, i can put a passport or something else valuable in there and not be concerned with someone stealing it. also the side compartments are large enough to hold my old hydroflask 24 oz, something i doubted at first glance (but the compartment stretched enough to hold it, and hold it snugly)

one minor gripe is that i thought there was an additional zippered compartment on the front, there is one that opens 2/3rds up the backpack but the bottom third line is just for looks. Dont mind too much as the rest of it is pretty roomy.

The Backpack is an amazing quality build that is lightweight and comes with more than enough space for my college needs! I tested how much I could pack inside and I was able to fit my Xbox One X, 17.3 inch laptop, all the chargers and cords necessary, MacBook, iPad and 4 notebooks with 2 folders and all the extra necessities I needed with ease!

Using this backpack, I’ve never felt more confident about the contents inside staying dry during long walks to lectures. I’ll try to update this review after next semester and tell you all how it holds up!

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Feature Product

• Large Capacity & Multiple Pockets. One dedicated main compartment for MacBook/Laptop and books up to 15.6 inch. One spacious separated compartment with many pockets for iPad, notebook, tablet, cellphone, pen, etc. Front compartment for additional small accessories. Hidden anti-theft back bag protects your valuable things from thieves. All gear is kept secure and organized.
• Durable & Sturdy. Polyester-cotton fabric material can not only give you a wonderful soft touch feeling but also make it water repellent, scratch resistant, durable, flexible and washable. With excellent workmanship and metal zippers, it is definitely a professional office work bag, slim bag pack, college high school big student backpack for boys, girls, teens, unisex adults.
• USB Charging Port. You can charge your electronic devices with the heavy power bank(not included) securely inside your bag conveniently by simply plug the extra high-quality charging cable (included in the package) into the power bank(not included in the package) and connect it to the built-in USB charging port. No more cable mess up.
• Fashion & Comfy. Adjustable breathable shoulder straps with mesh fabric and comfortable airflow back design with multi-panel ventilated thick padding can give your back a soft support and relieve the stress a lot to your shoulder.
• 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. If you are not satisfied with our product, let us know and you will be offered a full refund or replacement. Enjoy this absolutely RISK FREE purchase by clicking the yellow Add to Cart button.

Description

Maleen Laptop Waterproof Anti-theft Business Backpack for Women, Men, Travel, High School, College, Students, Adults.

Large Multi-compartment & Separate Pockets:
Main Compartment: Fits UNDER 17.3 inch Laptops, MacBook, Books, Documents, Thin Clothes, Headset, Magazine, Camera, CD's, etc.
Accessory Compartment: For iPad, Tablet, Phones, Pens, Notebook, Purse, Wallet, etc.
Front Compartment: For Keys and other additional small accessories.
Side Pockets: Durable Elasticized Pockets on both sides, fit water bottle, small compact umbrella and other items.
Theft Proof Back Pocket: Passport, Cellphone, Wallet, Earphone.

Specifications:
◇Materials: Polyester-cotton Fabric, 210D Lining, Metal Zipper.
☆Dimensions: 17.7*12.6*6 inch (L*W*H)
☉Weight: 1.5 lb
☆Capacity: 30L
☉Color: Black Grey
◇Style: Business/Travel/School

★Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have any inquiries or issues with your product you received. We will be here to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ★

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When I received the product it was folded in a plastic bag. once unpackaged, it was beautiful! Everything about the bag was professionally done, the bag is strong, sturdy, and felt great and secured. The main reason why i got it was the size, I have a hp 17 omen and I needed a bag. finding a bag that has protection and space. This pass the test for miles! not only does the designated pocket fits. there is so much space for more gear like my mouse and headphones. I definitely recommend this awesome bag.

Very slick looking backpack that is compact. Backpack works well and contains everything I need easily.
Note if you need to carry a few textbooks this laptop backpack won't work well for you.

A nice touch is that the USB extension slot/ port is actually removable. That was my concern when purchasing this product when that usb cable eventually fails you are left with a useless port.
Note the USB extension opening can let in a bit of water in heavy rain but nothing major to be concerned about due to the design with the opening facing downward.

Im really impressed with this backpack and it has turned into my daily driver!

Purchased this to carry my laptop and other items while I am on crutches recovering from knee surgery. I did not know what to expect when I purchased it but I am so pleasantly surprised at how light the backpack is. Also, it is surprisingly very roomy and has several pockets to compartmentalize. The straps have padding as well as the back of the backpack on the outside so it protects me from feeling all the items inside the backpack. The look is professional. Size is perfect: not too small, not too big. The material, though it's light in weight, feels sturdy and is plyable, not stiff. Highly recommed it.

This backpack is very nice looking and good quality. It is definitely worth the very best value of the money. Many pockets and layers inside out, very convenient to get organized. Very long and durable charging cable inside, great for charging your phone with a power bank. Also very thick cushion in the back and straps which make it very comfy to carry on the shoulder when the bag is loaded.Really like this backpack.

Perfect for my college life- right size and great quality.

Portal from Facebook. Smart, Hands-Free Video Calling with Alexa Built-in

I did a LOT of reading about these things before making the decision to purchase 4 of them, and I couldn't be happier. My husband and I wanted to be able to keep in better touch with his parents and grandmother, my parents, and my sister who lives out of state. We wanted something simple that our parents could use, since they always spend half of our video chats unable to get their microphones on their laptops to work, or some other technical issue. It also seemed like having a device specifically made for video calling would cause us to talk more often. We never think to open Skype or other programs up on our devices (or even call them on the phone for that matter), but having a device out in the open with the person's name and face popping up whenever they become "active" on Messenger really makes me excited to hit the call button just to check in and say "hi" and chat.

I was nervous before purchasing because of the number of articles that claimed the idea of them was "creepy" and that they had an "always listening microphone". What they didn't explain is that there is a button on the top of the device that turns both the camera and the microphone off, and the device displays a red light when they're both turned off (pictured). It also comes with a camera cover.

The speakers in this thing are LOUD. I haven't turned it up past 2/3 of its limit. Camera tracking and video calls are perfect. I've been using Spotify on this almost nonstop since we received it, and what also surprised me was that when I started it on the Portal, Spotify popped up on my phone and allowed me to control the Portal volume and change the songs on it from my phone, like a remote.

I am very, very happy with this purchase. It honestly far exceeded my expectations. I'm excited for how easy it suddenly is to stay in touch with our loved ones, and how this device encourages you to call and talk to people. Anyone who says that you can do the same with a tablet, how often are you actually sending video calls from your tablet? This is a video phone, and every time I look at it, it makes me want to reach out to my family. I love it.

Amazing video call quality but limited other functionality. Strong buy for those who want to keep in touch with family across the country. Until you make a call with Portal, you don’t realize how much cognitive overhead your incur through parsing garbled conversations over cell and VoIP.

I bought it for hands-free youtube viewing of cooking instructions and it works well because it stands on my kitchen counter. It has a roving camera which follows me as I move around the kitchen. Its convenient to have everything in one portal which includes access to facebook, photo album viewing, messenger conferencing with max of 7 people, youtube, and has alexa voice command.

A room for improvement is about the power. It should be rechargeable to make it portable. It still has a wire for plugging in to power outlet.

So only super biased and negative people can give one or two stars. This product is absolutely phenomenal when it comes to video calling. Portal definitely takes video calling to whole another level.

I know there have been some bad reviews about this product, but so far it has been worth every penny of its $149.00.

My father lives 1400 miles away and has cancer. The joy he got the first time it connected and he got to video chat with his grandchildren was a phenomenal moment. He giggled and kept saying over and over how much he loved his Christmas gift. Whatever else people say about Facebook, thank you for these memories.

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Feature Product

• Move and talk freely with Smart Camera: With Smart Camera, you don't have to worry about being out of frame. Whether you're moving around the kitchen, prepping dinner or chasing the kids through the living room, Smart Camera adjusts to follow the action. And as more people enter a room, Smart Camera automatically widens to keep everyone in view, so you don't miss a moment
• Private by design: Facebook doesn't listen to, view or keep the contents of your Portal video calls. Calls on Portal are encrypted, so conversations stay between you and those you're calling. You can also completely disable the camera and microphone with a single tap, or block the camera lens with the camera cover provided
• Connect with friends, even if they don't have Portal: Easily call friends and family on Messenger - calls can be made seamlessly to and from smartphones and tablets. And you can bring up to six other people into a group call
• Alexa built-in: Portal has Alexa built-in, so you can ask a question, set a timer, add items to your shopping list, control your smart home or more. Just ask
• Experience more together: With Portal, story time will never be the same. With music, animation and augmented reality effects, Portal lets you become some of your children's favorite characters as you read along to well-loved stories. And if friends or family also have Portal, you can listen to your favorite music together as if you were in the same room, without delays or feedback
• Stay close with Superframe: When you're not in a call, Portal can display your Facebook photos and videos. You can also see when your closest contacts are available to connect, and get birthday reminders
• Active Facebook account required for product use

Description

Connecting through Portal feels like being in the same room, even when you’re far apart. Whether you’re moving around the kitchen or chasing the kids through the living room, Portal’s Smart Camera automatically adjusts to keep everyone in view. With Alexa Built-in, you can access thousands of Alexa skills hands-free. And you can make video calls to and from smartphones and tablets, so you can stay in touch even if friends and family don't have Portal.

Portal also comes with unique experiences like Story Time, which lets you read along to well-loved stories with fun animation and augmented reality effects. And with Portal you can enjoy music, videos, news, games, and more from Spotify, Pandora, iHeart Radio, Youtube, CNN, and the Food Network. There is no monthly fee, Portal just needs to stay connected to a Wi-Fi network and AC power. Portal is certified for sale and use in the U.S. only at this time and will be available in markets outside the U.S. in the future. However, you can use Portal to connect with your loved ones anywhere in the world where Messenger is available.

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I would have never asked for or purchased one of these but we got 2 for Christmas. I seriously thought about exchanging them for something else because I wasn't interested in a FaceBook camera. I decided to give it a try and wow did it win me over. We live away from all our family and video chat with them often and this device makes it so much easier. The camera being able to follow you around during a call and the fact that it's done locally on the device and none of that data is being processed by Facebook's servers is totally awesome! I believe most people will hesitate to buy this because of the mishandling of user info that Facebook is known for but this is an simple awesome piece of technology that is awesome for staying connected to love ones.

People are biased against it befause Facebook made it, but it's really a great product. I don't understand the Facebook hate bandwagon anyways.

The initial review below was an accurate depiction of how the Portal was performing, even after following all of Amazon's suggestions that it had to be the wifi router, Internet service, to may devices in the home.

How I fixed it: I installed a BitDefender Box 2 (also purchased here on Amazon).
Configured it to protect my Cable Company WiFi Hub .
Forced portal restart by pulling the plug and leaving it without power for ~30 minutes.
Plugging it back in. During the startup of the portal, BitDefender Box 2 located the issue and blocked the numerous additional ports being opened by portal apps, which were not in the legitimate port ranges for the portal.
Seems that one or more portal application providers may have security issues.
Also blocked Alexa from phoning home without user interaction.
Recommendation: If you plan on purchasing a Portal, get a BitDefender Box 2 as well.
Note: I have no financial interests in BitDefender, simply a very satisfied user, and I.T. Infrastructure Professional.

Initial Review --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Portal is a pretty neat concept, with useless "streaming" capabilities.
Alexa is the voice interface, through which you start streaming music, podcasts, videos, etc.
Except that, the device randomly pauses and locks up, not responding to voice commands until reset.
I have a 100MB download circuit and use 5G wireless with the portal about 10 feet from the router, and the portal powered and protected by a UPS/Batter Backup.
I also have Alexa on my smartphone, and it will stream while on wifi from the same source, Amazon Prime Music without missing a beat, as will the desktop I'm using to write this review.

I doubt this review will be up long, as one thing amazon does is police their reviews.

(Snarky comment removed by author.)
Cheers.

Fantastic picture quality. Limited apps at first start up. Super easy setup.

We have for years been trying to find a device that would allow us to video call with my mother-in-law who is in her 80’s. We have hit wall after wall until the Facebook Portal came along. She finally was open to it when she saw the ease of use! She was already familiar with Facebook messenger, so there was nothing really new for her to learn! The camera cover is also a great security add and brings a sense of peace to the user. We also got one for my parents (early 70’s) and they set it up by themselves and jumped right on with no issues! It is really saying something when our senior community feels at ease using the product!

As far as the call quality, if you are in good WiFi, the quality is excellent!! I would say the best feature is how the camera moves to keep the caller in focus and on camera! It is also neat how it enlarges when other people come into view! We really can’t say enough good things! I just wish we could have had this years ago! This is a game changer!

Moretek for Apple Pencil Case and Box, Sleeve Cases with Hard Protective Cases Carrying Pouch Cover Cap Bag for Apple Pencil Accessories

EDIT 10/2/18: The seller responded to my initial 2-star review by replacing the damaged sleeve and explaining where to look for install instructions (it's one of the photos on the product sale page). I guess that was my oversight, but it would be nice to have some instructions or tips that come with the product itself.

Overall, the sleeve has a nice feel and fits naturally in the hand to write or draw with the Apple Pencil. Not sure about other people, but one of the things that bugs me about the Apple Pencil is the smooth/slick finish. If your hands have any moisture on them, it's hard to grip the pencil securely. This sleeve provides some friction for you to grip and draw without it slipping. The only thing that is a little difficult is getting the sleeve on and off.

Follow the instructions, but be very careful you don't force it too hard or grip the pencil too hard. I'm starting to get the hang of it now. Once installed, it works great. The sleeve bulges out slightly toward the tip end of the pencil which helps you keep a nice grip. It is way better to draw with this sleeve on than with nothing on the pencil, in my opinion. With the sleeve on, you can remove the end tip that covers the lightning adapter plug. The tip stays inside the end-cap of the sleeve while you plug the pencil into your iPad or the charging adapter.

The carrying case has elastic pockets on the opposite side that is great to hold the charging cord. The cut-outs that hold the pencil are precise and even has a cut-out to hold the extra pencil tip and the cable adapter.

I appreciate the seller reaching out and getting me a replacement for the damaged sleeve. The were very helpful and communicated with me quickly.

Order as expected. Wanted a hard case to protect my Apple Pencil, got just what I thought I was ordering. I paid a 1 more to get the bonus Apple Pencil protector and cap holder. A bit of a struggle to get on, tempted to use cap holder but didn’t for fear of breakage. I just kept working at sliding it on but the secret is that push and slide from the wider end and it went right on. Total awesome case because after I bought the case and then a charger, I did not realize there was a charging adapter that cane with the pencil itself. Found it the next day after ordering the charging cord. Lol. That adapter and added tip that comes with the pencil fits right in the case to in a snug cutout in the foam area. The other side has two added storage compartments for an added bonus like the charging cord and ear buds.

I bought this case to protect and add some grip to my Apple Pencil along with keep everything together. It does a very good job at doing all of it. The only thing I’d say is a “con” is one corner of the zipper seems to be tighter than the rest, so at that corner it’s not as smooth zipping it up. But the overall value of the product is very good in my opinion.

How many times are you worried you're going to lose your apple pencil or scratch it or make it look like you generally don't care about it? This case mitigates those feelings. The zipper is sturdy and there is a place for all your pieces. There's even a protector for the pen itself. It makes it a little thick but I like this about it. For reference, I like fat pens. There's even netting for your other pieces like charger, headphones, etc. It's so nice and I love the neutral black.

Great case to protect your Apple Pencil. The sleeve is a perfect fit. My wife and I found the rubber cap works with our iPads also. Which really made them quiet. I know that was not it’s intended purpose. That is how I found this set. The case is decently made. It keeps pencil safe in backpack or just in and out of work.

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Feature Product

• Pencil case cover for your Apple Pencil with PU leather Travel Carry Bag. Fits Apple Pencil like a glove and slides in effortlessly - providing quick access. Note: Pencil & other accessories are not included. (Install Instruction: Rotate the pen into the sleeve, it is easy to install and remove by rotating the pencil. )
• Eco-friendly Material. The Apple pencil case made by full soft silicone material, BPA free. The travel case made by durable PU leather. Water resistant PU leather and sealing zipper design make it more convenient to use.
• Protectivity. The soft silicone sleeve hugs your pencil tightly to prevent sliding, and the pencil covernot and premium PU leather case protects your Apple Pencil from shocking and scratching, provides excellent protection from scratches, dirt, shocks and other daily damages.(The tip cover doesn't interfere with the sensitivity of the screen or pen)
• Easy to install and remove: Extraordinary designed skin ensures you can pull the pencil from sleeve easily when griping 2 salient lines, Unlike other sleeves that require you to peel back the cover to expose the cap to charge, this designed cap holder allows you remove easily for charging.
• Function of Travel Case. Featured with built-in Apple Pencil & Adapter slots, Quality materials to ensure a consistent and lasting fit. keeps your pen and adapter securely in place with effortless. Built-in mesh pocket allows you to keep your other accessories well organized, such as charging cable or earphones.

Description

Install Instruction:
Rotate the pen into the sleeve, it is easy to install and remove by rotating the pencil.

Sleeve Case for Apple Pencil

Sleeve Weight: 9 gram
Material: Silicone soft.
The pencil skin is ergonomically designed to fit your fingers.
Rubber grip makes it easier to hold your Apple pencil and will protect you Apple Pencil from scratches and scuffs.

Portable storage for Apple pencil accessories:
Separate storage compartments for the Apple pencil, an extra Apple pencil tip and the Apple pencil cap when removed for charging;
integrated sliding interior door keeps accessories in place

Premium PU Leather Case Carry Bag.
Specially designed to fit precious Apple Pencil
Weight: 99 gram
Material: Leather
Premium PU leather and hard EVA exterior/ Soft sponge interior

Waterproof and Shockproof.
Fully protect Apple Pencil from scratches or damage

Excellent protection.
EVA hard shell protects your Apple Pencil from shocking and scratching,
provides excellent protection from scratches, dirt, shocks and other daily damages.
Safely store other accessories.
Comes with wrist strap for portable carrying and inner mesh pocket for small accessories such as charging cable, earphones etc.
(Note: case only, Apple pencil and accessories are not included)

Product Contents:
1pc Case Skin
1pc Leather case
(Note: Apple pencil and accessories are not included)

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Just what I needed. Perfect in size and the extra little pen/pencil/highlighter storage space is excellent

I purchased this on a lark, my current case for my Ipad Pro has a pencil slot, so I rarely use this, but tried it out and it is nice.

I really like the case. As it is a good way to store my extra's in it. I keep my charging cable and adapter in it. The sleeve is OK. Nice grip. But since i use it a lot it a lot, it does slide up. But not hard to reposition it. I like it and recommend it.

I got this for my husband and dad. My husband got the case, and my dad got the silicone sleeve since he loves black! Me and my hubby both rock glow in the dark apple pen silicone sleeves.

Arrived super fast. It feels sturdy but a little cheap as far as the container goes. But the sheathe adds the thickness and texture that I was needing to steady my sketching. :)

Brash Networks BN-PE905G 5-Port High Power 96W 802.3at Power Over Ethernet POE Gigabit 100/1000 Switch

BN-PE905G is a good little baby switch so far. I bought it to use with my Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC Pro and it has worked perfectly so far. It is really small physically compared to other 5 port switches I have had in the past. The metal casing is sleek looking and it comes with mounting brackets so that is a nice bonus. Its fairly low cost compared to other 5 port gigabit POE switches but it feels really high quality. It also has a higher amount of max power than I have seen in other switches this size.
I only have two very small complaints. The first one is that the power cable is on the side. Again super small but not ideal for my situation. The second is that certain parts of the website are broken. Again super small complaints and not worth docking any stars for.

I am using this to feed network and power to two POE IP cameras and an access point. The form factor is small and sleek and seems very solid (all metal). Supporting POE IEEE 802.3af/at, it supplies up to 30 Watts per port (96W max), which is great if you need to run multiple POE devices and don't want any shortchanged! So far, I'm very impressed. My only wish (which mirrors another reviewer) is that the power cord attached in the back instead of the side.

I purchased this high power POE switch for an industrial project where I am powering 4 of Flir AX8 IR cameras.

This switch works so good that we purchase it again for a duplicate project. It is a solid switch and is on the factory floor around industrial EMI noise without any issue.

Not much to say - the price is amazing for the features it gives you. Very high overall power budget, extremely compact, quiet, and seamless to install (gotta love that "just works" experience).

Wasn't sure what I was going to get from a relatively-unknown brand with no reviews I could find outside amazon for the switch, but so far the experience is great :)

I haven't had this for too long, so my experience might change in the future, and I will update this review then. For now, though, this is an excellent product, which does exactly what I need.

Reasonably priced with a higher power budget than similar units. Worked great right out of the box, as it should have.

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Feature Product

• Gigabit Speeds - 10x the speed of Fast Ethernet
• PoE Compatible - Connect up to 4 PoE devices
• No configuration required
• Extremely Quiet
• Compact Size

Description

Brash Networks BN-PE905G 5-Port High Power 802.3at Power Over Ethernet POE Gigabit 100/1000 Switch

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inexpensive unmanned 802.3at switch. Using it to provide power to a CCTV remote camera that requires more than 15.4w of power.

AAA+++

I got the Brash Networks 5-Port POE switch for a security camera application.
My security cameras are POE enabled and I have four of them, making this an ideally sized solution for my needs.

You get a 96W power budget which is enough for powering 4 cams. The switch has gigabit throughput on each port.

The switch is small and unobtrusive. It works well for my application and was exactly what I needed. The housing is metal and sturdy and lacks that "hiss" that some switches have when Tx/Rx data. I was unfamiliar with Brash Networks prior to receiving this item but so far I am impressed with their offering. This is a no-config unmanaged setup which is literally plug and play.

Overall - perfect for a security cam install where you have four cams. I would recommend it.

The most basic switches out there are under $10. The highest end, business class switches are in the thousands (heck, some are probably in the tens of thousands). This switch is an excellent balance of all the best features most users will want without adding things that will add significantly to the price.

What you don't get (Limitations):
* The biggest limitation is ports. Considering the fact that one of the 5 ports is an uplink, you really only get to add 4 devices to your network with this. While that would be horribly limiting for a business class switch, it is plenty for many scenarios out there, including my own--I have a cluster of PoE security cameras that are far from the main switch and I needed a relay in the middle.
* Unmanaged. If you don't know what this means, you don't want it, anyway--it just takes a plug-n-play setup and adds features you have to configure to use(VLAN trunks, QoS and data shaping, etc.). Note that with such few ports, I don't see a lot of benefit in it, anyway.
* Redundant power supplies

What you do get:
* Many PoE switches, particularly ones that are low cost such as this is, don't budget enough power so while they say they have x number of ports and that they support 802.3af (which is supposed to deliver up to about 15 watts per port) or even 802.3at (which is rated at about 25 watts), unless you are using very low-draw devices, you can't use more than 1/2 or even 1/3 of the ports because there just isn't enough juice to go around. This switch provides an average of 24 watts per port which means in theory, it can run all 4 ports at almost the maximum power draw. Unfortunately, I don't have 4 devices that pull the maximum 24-25 watts each, so I can't test this out and say for sure that it works, but since most devices come in under that number, 99% of users should have everything their hearts desire as far as power goes.
* Gigabit speeds. While gigabit is the default in the non PoE world, for some reason, it's a feature you often pay a small premium for on powered switches. It's worth it. This has it.
* Passive/Silent cooling - while many business class switches have a built in fan (which can be quite loud), the metal casing and external power supply combine to allow the device to run cool enough to not need it. For businesses, I suspect this is a non issue. For me, it's a big deal.
* Small form factor: I'm not putting this in a rack, so I don't want it to have a huge footprint. This is small and discreet.

BOTTOM LINE:
As an easy to use, low cost switch with some high-end features, this can be a great choice for home and SOHO users.

Super compact little switch. Most PoE switches that are 8-port only power 4 of them anyways, this is technically 5 ports, but with one uplink, and then 4 PoE based ports. This also does both at/af (15, 25 watts respectively). A lot of newer access points and devices are moving to AT standard, so this is nice to have the power available. You get a total of 96 watts available to all 4 ports, so potentially if all 4 are pulling the max (highly unlikely especially at the same time) you could get in trouble, but you should be able to handle almost anything, which is great.

iPhone Flash Drive 128GB MFi Certified USB 3.0, HooToo iOS Flash Drive Photo Stick for iPhone iPad, Touch ID Encryption, Compatible iPhone X XR XS 6 6S 7 7S 8 8S iPad iOS Mac Windows

Well it was easy to install. Can’t speak to durability yet. As for ease of use, I have a problem. The problem is conversion of data into useful information. The hootoo can transfer a video file of up to 4 GB no problem. But no more (unless you want to reformat the hootoo- but then it might not work on a tv, although it will work on a computer). So filming at 60 frames per second in 1080 HD on an iPhone 7+, a minute of video is 90 MB. Ah, the math gives me a headache. I think 4GB is 44 minutes of video. I am a working musician. A job is called a gig. Maybe when I Told them I had a gig I gave them a headache too. It is an interesting world I live in. Anyway, I am still emailing support. Soon, we will be on a first name basis and I will have to bake cookies for them. Support is very nice, though. Back to my situation though, 28 minutes of video transferred very nicely. 59 minutes failed to transfer, as did 1 hour and 59 minutes. I just wanted to know how many minutes of video would transfer seamlessly. I would have read the directions, but there weren’t any. Just plug and install the app and do it. Transferring pictures is easy.

This device is very handy for backing up an iPhone and transferring the files to your PC as one end has a lightning port and the other end has a USB port. The iPlugMate app makes backing up the iPhone it simple. You just insert the device and select what you want to backup. It will backup photos, music, video, contacts. You can back up everything on the phone at once, or individually select what you want to backup. The iPlugMate app stores the files organized in folders or you can go directly to the files by categorized icons. Once your files are stored on this flash drive from your iPhone, you can insert this flash drive's USB end into your PC, and it will transfer the files at fast 3.0 USB speed to your PC if your PC's USB port is 3.0 rated. This device also can save the cost of paying a monthly fee for iCloud. The one that I got, which is the largest one TaoTronics makes for an iphone has 128gb of storage which is more than adequate storage for me. SunValley also stands behind their products 100 percent.

This is my second time buying HooToo 128G iphone flash drive. The first time I bought it for my moms ipad. I have to say this flash drive helps extend your devices storage capacity. It works flawlessly with the app and I had no issues with saving or finding my photos on it. All it takes is a simple plug in to your phone and you ready to save,delete or move documents around.

I wanted to start with familiar territory and plugged the flash drive into my laptop via USB. The user guide / instruction manual is pre-loaded at the top directory.
I reviewed the user guide and it is very straightforward and helpful.

I created a new folder on the flash drive and loaded a sampling of files that I wanted to try out on my ipad:
An MS word document, an MS excel spreadsheet, an adobe PDF, a text file, several songs in several formats, and several pictures and videos in several formats.

.wma, .mp3, .png, .jpg, .wmv, .mov

I removed from laptop and plugged into my ipad via lightning connector. The first time you plug in - a message asks to download the iPlugmate app from the app store.
Once downloaded, I ran the app.

There are 6 icons: photos, videos, music, backup, file/folder, camera

At the bottom is the iPlugmate (external storage) and the ipad (internal storage)

I selected the iPlugmate. It brings up the folders and files on the thumb drive. Select the file option icon at top
left corner - can set file viewing to be a list or by icon.

click on a file to open.

*** music files
the .mp3 sounded great. .wma does not work native on ios as expected, but an app called "oplayer lite" will work.

To transfer you can tap "multiselect" and it will have options at the bottom:

copy to, delete, share, more
The share option has the "copy to oplayer lite" - I played the .wma !!!

*** next
photos - both .png and .jpg work
videos - both .mov and .wmv work. Both looked and sounded amazing.

*** next
MS word - display is very clear
MS excel - allowed display of multiple tabs !!!
adobe PDF - display is very clear
text file - display is very clear

*** the camera icon

If you have filled your ipad or iphone storage, but still want to take pictures or video - here is the way !!!

click on the camera icon and it will ask to allow the iPlugmate access.
Then you take pictures or video and they get saved to the thumb drive, awesome !!!

*** the backup icon

I selected the ipad. I kicked this off and it started running - showing progress by percent.
When it was done - it said complete, total of 220 files ...

I selected contacts. It went fast.

*** now looking at the iPlugmate files
There is a new folder called backup.
It has the contacts and the ipad folders

What a fast, easy way to backup items from your phone.

*** the settings icon
At the main screen, top right corner - tap on the gear icon for settings

cache, language, privacy setting, 3rd party player settings

Customer support is a phone call or email away if the user guide is not enough. This is another quality product from HooToo.

I purchased at a discount in exchange for an honest and thorough review. I always give an honest review regardless of my own purchase or not.
I hope this provides some helpful information and would appreciate the click on Yes !!!

This device worked instantly and exactly as advertised. I cannot understand the negative reviews, possibly "operator error"? In any event, I would highly recommend this drive. The only very, very, minor problem is that, even with the extended tip, the device would not plug in to my phone with the case attached. My primary use is with ipads and occasionally with my iphone. I have no problem puling the cover back at the bottom to insert the device. Please don't listen to these "nay-sayers", I'm no whiz at computer equipment and am an older user (71) and I can even easily use this.

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Feature Product

• [True Instant Plug-And-Play Storage 128G] HooToo flash drive for iPhone instantly back up your phone storage to the pen drive with 128GB of capacity, you can store more of the latest HD movies, take thousands of photos, grab more seasons of favorite TV shows and encrypt these files.
• [True Superspeed Usb 3.0 File Transfer Speed]: Authorized Exfat ios flash usb drive for iPhone and iPad enables You Transfer Individual Files Larger Than 4Gb. Transfer Files To And From Your Pc At Up To 80 Mb/S Reading And 30 Mb/S Writing Speed.
• [True Apple MFi Certification] HooToo iPhone flash drive With Apple Mfi Certification, 100% Compatible With MFi certificated iPhone And iPad, Extended Connector Works With Most Of Cases Without Having To Take Them Off.(Check hootoo brand on mfi)
• [Format-Friendly Streaming App] The Free App Iplugmate Supports All Major Video, Music Formats and Keep Updating with Latest ios Version So You Can Stream Directly From The iPhone Flash Drive, Saving You Precious Space And Saving More Time From Other No Tech Support APP.
• [Premium Aluminum Build & Easy-To-Carry]: Enjoy Durable And Superior Protection With The Full Aluminum Alloy Design And Weighs Only 0.25 Oz. 18 months of warranty.

Description

HT-IM003 (128GB) is the new version of HooToo iphone iPad iOS flash drive USB 3.0 memory stick with extended lightning connector for Windows Macbook Computer.

1. Faster: The USB end plugs into any computer USB ports and offers USB 3.0 data transfer speeds. It reads up to 80 MB/s and writes up to 40 MB/s. Lightning port: up to 30MB/s reading speed, 10MB/s writing speed.
2. Portable and Convenient: At a fraction of the size and weight of an iPhone, it is the best companion for your Apple devices. Take it with you everywhere to instantly save up more space, letting you enjoy more content. And extra 4mm extension means the lightning connector works with most of thick cases without having to take them off.
   
3. Strong and Friendly: install the APP "iPlugmate". You can use your idevice to stream movies and listen to podcasts stored on the flash drive directly, saving valuable spaces on your devices and keep the APP updating continuously. Image: gif, jpg, png, jpeg Music: m4a, aiff, caf, mp3, wav Video: avi, flv, m4v, mkv, mov, mp4, rmvb, wmv Document: doc, ppt, xls, xlsx, pdf, html, txt
   
4. Bigger: 64GB of capacity, you can store more of the latest HD movies, take thousands of photos, grab more seasons of favorite TV shows, listen to more podcasts, and never worry about using up more space on your idevice without using iTunes or iCloud. Device Support: iPhone 5 5s 6 6 plus 6s 6s plus se 7 7 plus; iPad (iOS 8.0 or higher), Computer OS Support Mac OS X v10.6 above, Windows XP 7 8 10.

Please Note:

• IF NECESSARY, PLEASE REMOVE PHONE CASE FIRST (especially if OtterBox or LifeProof.)
  
• You cannot transfer or watch media files downloaded from iTunes or other 3rd party apps, as these files are Digital Rights Management protected.
  
• Instruction PDF is in flash drive.

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This is the second HooToo external drive i have purchased. Upon receiving this new 128 GB Drive i noticed that this does not allow me to use it with my iPhone case, This one does not come with the Extended connector. Please see comparison pictures of both 64gb (left) 128gb (right).

Updated Review

HooToo reached out to me, explained to me the reasons for the difference in the connector. I would give them a 10 stars if i could in customer care. my original review was a bit on the negative side but that was only because i wanted external storage for my son's videos to be used on long trips. I was a bit concerned that i would have to remove the iPhone case and give an unprotected phone to a toddler. Putting my phone case issues aside. This is the best thing EVER !!! I cannot believe i ever lived with out it. last week, i had to transfer pictures from my old phone to my new phone, doing this thru Icloud was going to take about 24hrs or more. i downloaded the iplugmate app on both phones, plugged in my HooToo flash drive, made a back up of my pictures from the old phone and then simply plugged in to the new phone and transferred all my pictures, with in 5 minutes i was done.

Easy to use. App install and all. Not too heavy, not too lite. Amazed at quality

Amazing, great for expanding memory for iPad. Requires a one time "iplugmate" Hoo Too software app, then it becomes plug in play. Once you install the app it seamlessly organizes items by photo,videos (this is where my movies,tv shows,home videos are stored) ,music,backup, file/folder, camera. I love being able carry more photos,movies while I travel and documents of reservations, emergency contacts, address book etc. Has a cover for lightening end, and could hang from a keychain. If I carried secure data, I would likely not put on my keychain for fear ring breaking or losing keys. Considering buying another or for gifts. This brand is Apple certified and works flawlessly.

When I travel, I hate to bring along my notebook if I don't have to. I usually try to work form my phone or tablet. What makes this HooToo iPhone Flash Drive USB 3.0 Key so awesome is I can easily load content onto the drive from my phone for use on the computer, and vice versa. Makes printing documents in the business center a breeze and storing more than my phone or pad can with it's limit fixed space.

The cap can easily cover the Lightning end when not and use, keeping it protected. I like that the ring both secures the cover so I don't lose it, and can attach to my key for easy and quick use on the go. Overall, love the transfer speeds, but i'm mostly working with doc's and pdf's. I can easily use this to expand the storage space on an as needed basis for my phone and pad.

Overall, great compact size, and transfer speeds. Easy to tag along wherever I go.

[Review Sample Provided For Review And Evaluation]

This is an AWESOME idea - solved a long time problem I've had with having an iPhone.

I just want to pull my photos off the device quickly and drag and drop them to my computer. Don't want them imported into iPhoto or anywhere else.

This is great to simply back up stuff and move it over.

Works with multiple iPhones - backs up to different locations on device.

Backs up just the delta.

One odd thing: It may not get all the files if you are low on space on the device - this seems odd, but as a developer, it makes sense. They need to copy off the photo / video, and to do that you tell the OS to make a copy for you in your space - which you can then open and export to the device. But if the file is 1.5GB, you need 1.5GB free to make the copy, before moving that copy to the device.

Great thing is, you move off some of your files, get enough space and then move the big file you couldn't get before.

I have two phones backed up with this device, and now instead of having 0-1GB (on a really good day) free on my phone, I have 19GB free! (64GB model)

And you can also shoot video/photos directly on to the device!

It has an option to remove everything once it has backed up, but I wish it would give me a screen that listed what it backed up and let you decide what to remove. I never want to wipe out all my photos on my iPhone, and I've never tried a backup of just one photo with the option to delete turned on. Afraid to try it.

Also, it pops up a message after back up that says: "WARNING" backed up 10 files successfully, and 0 files failed.

Why is that a warning? It made sense the first time when it said it didn't backup some of the files.

Oh, this also handles backing up some files and then stopping it and recharging the phone, and then starting over (from where it left off) and completing the backup.