Garmin Forerunner 235 Review

Recently, I've understood the ultimate reason of sharing your hobbies and life stories with colleagues: they'll give you nice presents! XD Surely, I'm joking, but boyfriend who goes in for sports got Garmin Forerunner 235 from his co-workers on Birthday half a year ago. So, he has helped me in completing the review a bit) He likes all these sport accessories, but I doubt whether he would afford buying Garmin for himself. It costs £220 on Amazon, £250 on Ebay, and £270 on the official web site of Garmin. As for me, I would not spend such sum of money on a watch that can fall, crash, be stolen etc. At the same time, I would not reject a present of this kind.

This is not a smart watch as we know it today (only for receiving and answering calls), but Garmin is supposed to be an expert in sports watches; thus, the firm adds new and new functions necessary for sportsmen.

                                    Technical Characteristics

Physical dimensions: 1.77" x 1.77" x 0.46"
Display size: 1.23"
Display resolution: 215 x 180 pixels
Weight: 1.5 oz (42 g)
Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: 11 hours training, 9 days watch + activity tracking + notifications + heart rate
Water rating: 5 ATM
Watch functions: Date and alarm
Color display: Yes
GPS-enabled: Yes
GLONASS: Yes
High-sensitivity receiver: Yes
Smart notifications (displays email, text and other alerts when paired with your compatible phone): Yes
Vibration alert: Yes
Music control: Yes
Find my phone: Yes
VIRB® control: Yes
Connect IQ™ app support: Yes
Wrist-based heart rate: Yes

Why it Helps Runners

Smart watch Garmin Forerunner 235 helps to track and control physical activity of a person. They have such functions as accelerometer and pedometer that can measure the distance you have passed, you speed of movement, and how many calories you have spent. In order to provide accurate calculations, the watch uses the sensor of heart rate. With the help of Garmin Elevate function, it is possible to have this sensor in the watch, not in a separate device on the breast of the sportsman.

Ideal Sleep

As for me, I was amazed by this function. I do not know, how it does it, but the watch can collect the data about the duration of human rest. It can also define the time of the beginning of rapid eye movement sleep. Due to this function, the device can calculate the optimal time of wake up for you. I think, this function is very helpful at weekends, when you can let the watch decide when to wake up. However, in our busy life, we cannot afford ourselves such "luxury". This option can also help those who want to improve their sleep and health in general since the duration of sleep has a significant influence on our nerve system and overall mood and condition.

Additional Functions

Garmin Forerunner 235 has a GPS module, which allows you to define your location and see what part of the way you have covered. This smart watch also synchronizes with the smart phone via Bluetooth. Thus, you can see the data about calls and messages on the display of the watch.

Quality of Image

The display of the watch is 1.23 inches. I should say that it has a very high quality and shows perfect image due to the OLED technology, which was used for its creation. It provides a bright and rather contrast image. Moreover, it has a matte coating that prevents the appearance of glares and does not irritate you.

Personalization

The device has maximum personalization. It uses the Garmin IQ platform that supports installation of a number of apps and widgets as well as the design of the main screen. Forerunner 235 can be automatically synchronized with the app "Garmin Connect". It is a free service for communication and analyzing sports data.
You can also synchronize your account on Garmin Connect with MyFitnessPal service in order to receive automatically calculated calories and recommendations regarding diet.

Safety

Well, despite all my biases, my boyfriend has assured me that the watch is highly protected. It has a metal frame that protects it when it is hit, falls down, or undergoes high temperatures. Moreover, it prevents water from penetrating inside the watch, so it can be put up to 50 metres under the water. 

Design

As for me, I find the design of Forerunner 235 good-looking and comfortable. Now, I'll tell you why. As for its attractiveness, it is visible. It has nice blue colour of a wristlet that perfectly matches classical black display. Moreover, the wristlet has a very creative form. It is covered with bigger and smaller holes along its full length. These holes not only allow the arm "to breathe", but also are very helpful for people with thin arms. I have faced the problem of lack of holes a lot of times in my life. I often had to make an extra one for myself. So, if I owned this device, I would not have to do it. To tell the truth, I find it a big advantage because the activity of making additional holes irritates me a lot!

Verdict

First, when I saw Garmin 235, it looked like a high technological device I have ever seen. It has so many functions that can be helpful for both ordinary people and sportsmen. However, if you do not go in for sports professionally, a lot of options will be unnecessary for you, like activity tracking that counts daily steps, distance, calories, and sleep. However, if you are looking for a present for a sportsman, it is the best choice, judging by experience;)
I think, this watch refers to those things that every runner dreams of, but cannot bring oneself to buy it.

This review can be also found on Ciao under my nickname AliceBond.

Canon Ixus 170 Review

I have bought this camera for £80. Its price on Amazon is £86. I don't think this is a lot of money for the camera. However, you should take into consideration that it will be a camera only for £80, not more! Moreover, it is Canon, so I think, they have taken some money for the brand name.

                                          Product Specification

-20 Megapixels
-Steady shots in every situation
-720p movies
-Energy saving for more shots
-12x optical zoom with ultra-wide angle
-Powerful DIGIC processing
-Optimises people shots
-Instant help
-Zoom to 24x with great quality
-Auto mode with 32-scene detection
-Instantly capture movies
-Compatible with Canon Connect Station
-Flash Modes: Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
-Shooting Modes: Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Live View Control, FaceSelf-Timer, Low Light (5.0 MP), Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter

What I like Most About It

Surely, Il liked its style. I looks better than typical digital cameras, as for me. It has a thin, compact construction with a metal trimming. Its pocket size is also convenient . Moreover, you can choose a color you like (black, blue, grey)! It is also easy to use having Intelligent IS. You can shoot objects that are located far away in a good quality due to 12x optical zoom. It takes rather sharp photos.

Shooting Close And Distant Objects

I think, this camera is the best for landscapes, portraits/people. You can take pictures of close and distant objects with the help of the 12x optical zoom. You can get closer using 24x ZoomPlus. I like this function since it lets me get images without theloss of quality. 20 Megapixels is quite okey. It provides very detailed pictures. So, I can crop the photos of even print them out in a poster size without quality loss. The biggest image I have pronted out from the camera was of the album size. It was a picture of my family. The quality of it was nice! I am not sure, it will be the same if you print out the wall poster, but the album sized picture will look well.

Intelligence & Smartness

The camera has an intelligent optical Image Stabilizer. What is it for? It is made for people whose arms shake when taking photos. This function allows you to be sure that even if you shake it a little, it won't harm the photo.
If you are not an expert in photography, you can apply Smart Auto mode. It will choose all proper setting for you. However, I have used it once or twice. To tell the truth, I do not trust auto settings a lot. I prefer to adjust all the settings myself and be sure that I apply Portrait Mode when shooting people, for example. Moreover, this camera can 'teach' you how to settle everything. You should just use a Help Button, and the guidance will open.

Videos

This camera provides HD movies but only of 720p maximum. It is pretty nice for a digital camera, but if you are going to shoot videos for a long time, you should take a charger with you since it discharges quite fast. Moreover, some videos turned out to me not very clear, a bit dark. I don't know why it was so. Perhaps, the reason was that they were shot in the evening. This fact dissatisfied me a bit.

People Shots

As I have already mentioned, I think this camera is suitable for shooting people, first of all. As all modern cameras, it has a face detection function. It can also detect multiple faces in a single frame. I like this mode since it does not distort the colour of skin. Portraits look very natural.

Creative Filters

I suppose, I will not amaze you if I say that the camera has an option of fish-eye lens and fish-eye lens. After applying any filters, you can look at the image in the Live View mode. As far as I know, there is a possibility to connect to Canon Connect Station and sare the images in social networks. However, I like to be sure that my photos are nice and do not need any correction (in Photoshop). That is why, I always use the cable to connect to my PC and view the images in full size first.

Minuses

Some settings are not very convenient. The functions of macro mode and picture correction are hidden very far in the menu. However, the "so important" Eco function (that allows to make photos all day long) is visible. I do not think people use it too often, as macro mode, for example. For me, it is a big disadvantage. Also, you cannot take pictures under water.

Verdict

The camera is not bad for a digital camera. However, I would not buy it for taking professional photos or videos (especially!). It is suitable for travelling, walks, sightseeing, and landscapes. In particular, it is very comfortable to take it in the trip since it has a small 'pocket' size.

This review can be also found on Ciao under my nickname AliceBond.

Logitech G300S Review

Hello!
Now, I am going to tell you about the mouse Logitech G300S.
To tell the truth, I am not aware of its price since I receved it as a gift. So, Google helps you:))

As for what I like

They say, it is a mouse for gamers. Really? I am not a gamer at all, but it helps me a lot at work! I have been using it, by the way, for anout a year.
First of all, its major advantage is that it has 7 additional buttons on it that you can program for different commands. Fore example, a button can be a 'hot key' for open/close a page, copy the data, open a particular folder, whatever!!!
I think, those who play games should automatically press different buttons for various actions. So, with this mouse, everything will be certainly 'at hand'.
Secondly, the mouse is convenient from the point of ergonomics (human engineering). It is convenisnt to hold it in the hand, fingers do not get tired. I think, it is because Logitech G300S has rubberized insertions on both sides. It makes it comfortable.
Thirdly, the mouse has a nice lighting, the color of which can be changed! You can adjust it according to your mood:) There are 8 colors to choose: red, green, blue, violet are the most beautiful, as for me.
It works well, without any problems or breaks.
In my opinion, it economizes the time a lot. I do not have to press a lot of buttons on keyboard, just need to remember what are the commands of every button.

What I do not like

To tell the truth, the mouse is a bit bulky for a small hand. However, it is matter of time. If you use your computer to play or work, you can sacrifice some time to get used to this multi-functional mouse.

Thank you for reading my review))
This review can be also found on Ciao under my nickname AliceBond.

Samsung UE40F6500 Premium Review

Well, to begin with, this TV is beyond praise:)
We bought this TV more than 2 years ago.

How it Looks and What it Costs

I have got used to black TV-sets. But this time, we decided to experiment and chose the white one (you can choose between black and white). To tell the truth, it looks very unusually in our interior.
The TV cost £1,100. At first, I felt a little sorry to spend such sum of money, but then I was very pleased with all its advantages. And I understood for what I had paid.

Nice Characteristics

It is adjusted very easily, everything is simple and clear. Theq uality of the image is very good, the colors are natural.

It has Internet connection. To access the Internet, it is necessary to enter the password from Wi-Fi only once , then it remembers it (unlike some brands where you should enter the password every what is rather inconvenient).
Having connected Wi-Fi (with the average speed ), we found out that it is possible to watch film on the Internet! As for me, it was very unusual but pleasant. You can also choose songs and sing in a karaoke! Moreover, it is possible to communicate via Skype using the TV! it is also possible to use social networks. Well, why am I telling it? You can do almost everything you do with you Internet on PC. Now, we don't download movies from the computer anymore since the videos are quickly downloaded and can be watched online.

Another advantage is that this TV has a function of protecting itself from the unreliable sites. The software is updated and evensends us notifications about the changes.

By the way, the remote controller of this TV is unusual, it has a small touch screen)

A Small Present

In the set there were 2 3D glasses. In fact, I was skeptical regarding 3D on a TV set. But when I tried 3D glasses (which work on batteries), my feelings were amazing. I We can watch cool movies with cool graphics as if we are in the cinema)

Well, now I do not regret about the purchase) I recommend it!

This review can be also found on Ciao under my nickname AliceBond.

P.S. Amazon provides you a keyboard and a mouse for Samsung UE40F6500 TV. 

ASUS RT-N10P Wireless Router

To tell the truth, I am just sorry that we did not buy it earlier. We have spent so much money on mobile Internet...whichn is slow and takes a lot of nerves. And it all happened when at home we had a fast wire Internet.

Important for me Features

So, 4 months ago we bought a Wi-Fi router. After having studied a wide range of routers in technical and computer shops, we understood that it would not be that easy. But finally, we decided to stop on ASUS. There are a lot of routers of this brand. Everything depends on the demands of the client and their purse. The biggest advantage of ASUS routers is that they work with almost all Internet providers!
So, it order not to pay extra money for unnecessary options, we considered the following:
-we were living in a small flat
-there will be usually two people using it
-we have several gadgets to connect to it: PC, laptop, smartphones, i-pad
-the speed of the Internet is 30mb/sec
Thus, we have chosen RT-N10P. It is rather compact (3cmx11cmx16,5cm). It looks pretty nice. Then it cost about 10 pounds. For all time of usage, there have been no problems. The signal has been okey. The speed does not lower when several gadgets are connected but only if they all do not download films etc.

Installation

It took no more then 15 minutes to install it for the 1st time. The second installation took 3 minutes. Every used will cope with it. The instruction is very clear:) Moreover, the complect has all necessary details for usage. The guarantee we have it 3 years. Furthermore, you can connect up to 4 wireless gadgets at the same time. That is exactly what we were looking for!

I wish everyone good purchases:)

This review can be also found on Ciao under my nickname AliceBond.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A Wi-Fi + Cellular 16GB

Hello, everyone!
I won't tell any unnecessary thing.

So, what were the purposes to buy the tablet?

After one gadget has broken, I had to change it into a new one. There was a question, however, what to buy??? A laptop or a tablet? Since I am not busy with any office things, the diploma is already in my pocket, I decided to buy a tab. So, the tab was supposed to be used for simple purposes: watching films, photos, chating in social networks, reading books, articles, news etc. Since the tab is for house usage, the size of the display was important for me, I decided to buy a pretty big one. If I was going to carry it in my bag, I would prefer a smaller one. I would choose the same model, but of a smaller size. Certainly, I was looking for a tab having a slot for microSD. In fact, I am a fan of Apple, but I've heard it does not have it. If it had, I would certainly choose Apple:) But in my case, the tab without a flash driver is not an optimal varient. Sometimes, it is very necessary to upload something to the tab, a film from computer..etc. I want to say that I do not play games a lot. Even if I do, I download something simple, play a little and delete it soon. So, I did not consider this option when buying the tab. The quality of camera also did not play an important role. For me, it is more important on my phone. Another essential point was the battery. Though I was going to use it only at home, I did not want to chrge it every hour. So, based on these functions, I decided to buy Samsung. With the help of consultants I have chosen Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T555. It cost around 160pounds.
Now I have been using it for 2 month and want to say that it has not brought me any problems yet.

Inside the box

-a tab in a pack
-a charger
-instruction
-guarantee certificate

General features

I have bought a tab that supports a sim card in case I travel somewhere and want to receive or make a call. The tab is light, thin, made of plastic. The memory can be easily expanded with a flash card, but I still use the installed size (16 GB). The tab is made in Vietnam.

Camera

The quality of camera is average. I cannot say that I am amazed, especially when taking photos inside the building when electricity is turned on, But I am not sorry because it is worth the money) But 5 Megapixel is 5 Megapixel)) And not more. The better camera would cost me much more.
As for its front camera, the manufacturer has made a small bonus for girls. When you are making selfie, the quality of retouching will please you. The device 'corrects' the photo very well) So, those who have visible skin problems will like this point. But for me, this feature is somewhat unusual. I have npt got used to it. But it really helps when you are making a selfie in a bad light.
While using the camera, I faced some problems with autofocusing. The camera needs a long time to focus. This is an advantage, of course. But the camera is not a top priority for me.

The tab case

The case of the tab is made of plastic. I would not buy it for carrying somewhere. But it perfectly fits the usage in the house.
I think, metal case is not only stronger, but also looks more reputable and prestigious. So, I prefer the things made of metal. But one should understand that such things demand more money)) Plastic is typical for cheaper things. But I am a careful person and won't throw or seatt on it. Besides, I have already purchased the cover case. I strongly recommend to do it, especially if you are going to take the tab outdoors.

Display

It is rather bright. I am satisfied. It has no glares or flashings. However, I am dissatisfied how easily soiled it is. All fingerprints are visible. However, I suppose, you can avoid it by applying a safe cover pellicle on it. Nevertheless, I have not done it yet.

Sound and durability

It has good loud sound. Sometimes it is heated when I use it for a long time. I charge it every day. But I surf the Internet a lot. Moreover, geolocation and different alerts 'eat' the battery as well.
So, let's summarise:

Advantages

-nice design
-thin, convenient
-you can choose the color of the tab
-it is fast
-big, bright screen
-nice quality of sound
-the camera is not bad
-front camera is only 2Megapixel, but it automatically corrects the images
-you should not charge it 2-3 times a day, thus nice durability
-not high price

Disadvantages

-visible fingertips on the screen
-long time of camera focusing
-it is very inconvenient to make screenshots. but it is typical for all Samsungs.
-made of plastic

I suppose, this tab is worth its money. In this case, the proce corresponds to the quality. But I would not give more for it.

Hopefully, me review will be helpful for you:)

This review can be also found on Ciao under my nickname AliceBond.

Apple iPad Mini 4 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular

Hi, everybody! Today I will share with you the opinion and experience of my use of new Apple Ipad Mini 4.

Technical Characteristics and New Opportunities

To befin with, I would like to tell about technical characteristics and new opportunities which were not present in the previous versions of the device. First, the screen diagonal is 7,9 inches; the camera has 8 megapixels; the frontal camera - 1,2 megapixels. By the way, in order to see technical characteristics of this device in more detail and to compare them to the characteristics of the devices of last generations, you can visit Apple official site http://www.apple.com/uk/ipad/compare/ (the page with comparison).
As for me, new functions were a decisive factor when I was choosing this version of the tablet.

So, the first new function is multitasking, that is an opportunity to open two applications at the same time. For example, you can watch video and look for something in the Internet simultaneously.

The second function is opportunity to reduce video into a small window and move it on the screen. Thus, you can watch the movie and do something else with iPad: to answer your messages, print the document, to look for something in the Internet etc. To tell the truth, I am not sure how this function is called correctly) However, I suppose my description of it is rather clear:)

As for me, I can use iPad without charging the battery for 3 days. Perhaps, it is because there are a lop of other gadgets at home, and I do not utilize it too often. Surely, I prefer PC, but when it comes to going to the kitchen and cooking some new cake, I use this one)

By the way, I was carefully choosing it reading a lot of responses and so on. What I knew about it beforehand was that it supports the SIM card that was also an advantage.

And for those who are interested in the price:
I've bought it for 560 pounds in the store. If you want to buy it online, you may find a cheaper varient. 
Moreover, it has128 GB of installed memory that I find pretty enough.

In my opinion, the appearance of this gadget fit perfectly girls. It is white (though you might choose the color) and I cannot even imagine a boy with such a thing. Please, do not be offended, this is my personal opinion since I am a girl.

Disadvantages

Surely, there are people who buy iPad as their major gadget. I would not recommend Apple for them because you cannot insert a MicroSD card in it. And when you go out of memory, you will just need to buy a new one:) Or delete everything. 
Moreover, it uses iOS 9 as its OS. So, you have to register on their site to download games, for example. Somebody might be irritated by it. But I've bought it not to play games, though I sometimes do it)

I hope, my response was useful to you. See you!

This review can be also found on Ciao under my nickname AliceBond.

My Dearest Phone Fly e171 and Laptop HP620

Fly E171 Wi-Fi

So, this was the latest phone of mine. It worked for quite a long time. But it had a small memory. Photos were also worse than those taken with Olympus camera. Next, it crashed in an awkward way. It constantly showed that I have 2 unread messages, then 3. Then, people could not hear me when they called me. But sometimes they called, and everything was okey. However, I have used it for 3 years. Nowadays, it is a good period for a cell phone. But I think, a mobile phone should be with me longer. So, if you do not have a lot of money, you can buy this phone, but only for receiving and making phone calls, and sending messages. If you want more (games, camera), you'd better look for something better.





HP 620

First of all, I am writing this review using HP 620:) This laptop has been travelling with me for more than 4 years. Though it has been a little wounded, it still serves me a good deal. So, as you might have understood, my HP620 has suffered some situations, but it is still alive, and I am going to tell you how it functions after all.

1. Once it fall from the bed on the floor. It was 1 year old then. I was so scared, but it was young and overcame this disaster successfully. Though now it lacks a small piece of corner on the lid, I do not notice it, and it does not influence any of its functions.

2. Another time, I poured a cup of tee with sugar on it! It was 2 years old then and I was sure that I should say good bye to my lovely laptop and was going to bury it with the tears in my eyes. But I had a nice friend who suggested me to clean it quickly with a towel and put it over so that the keybord is lying on the table. What do you think? In a couple of hours all keys on the keyboard wokred! I even did not have to repair anything.

3.Recently, I lost my temper and hit my HP620 on the keyboard. I thought, I crashed. But only two keys flew out. They function, but their plastic cover is out.

What I like most of all

In my opinion, it is very good that HP620 has mat display, namely it has High Gloss. So, it does not matter for me from which side the sun shines. Everything is clear and visible. Moreover, I like that it is so durable. After all disasters that happened to it, my laptop is a hero for me. It has nice quality of picture 15,6inches (1366 x 768). It has 250 Gb of hard disk memory.

What I like less

It has not the best camera, only 2 Mp. Moreover, it will be inconvenient for the users who have got used to the square number keyboard in the right corner. HP620 doesn't have it. It has only a line of numbers over the letters. Moreover, after 4 years of use, its battery has become weak and constantly sends me the signal that it should be changed.

This review can be also found on Ciao under my nickname AliceBond.

Razer Deathstalker Chroma Premium Review

Now I would like to review Razer Deathstalker Chroma since it is much better than another product of Razer, Razer DeathStalker Essential. I am aware of the features of both keyboards since my friend owns the Razer Essential. When I saw it, I thought it is the same as mine, but when he turned on his PC, I noticed that it had no lighting. It turned out that the model was Razer DeathStalker Essential, an older one.
But I am going to concentrate on Razer Deathstalker Chroma, the best keyboard of Razer, as for me.

Price

I have bought it for £80, which is not very cheap, in my opinion. 

Standart features

Slim chiclet keys
Backlighting
Inter-device sync
Full anti-ghosting
Fully programmable keys
Razer Synapse enabled
Gaming mode option
On the fly macro recording
Fixed wrist rest

Macro

To tell the truth, I have not completely understood how it functions. I have never used it and I am not going to do it. But, as the manufacturer says, you can easily download a special programme called Razer Synapse 2.0 and set macro on your computer. I have downloaded it, but have not understood how it wors. So, I just deleted it and now I do not regret. Those who need it will understand and cope with its installation.

Game Mode

I think, game mode is a big advantage of the keyboard. The number of simultaneous presses is up to 10. Besides, you can easily enable the game mode by pressing Fn+F10. Then, the green light turns on that means that the game mode is on.

Lighting

It is so nice. The lighting is multi-colored. Moreover, there are three zones of backlighting. As for me, it is very comfortable when you use the keyboard at night, when you can see nothing when the light is turned off. Now I can easily find the necessary button on the keyboard. It saves me a lot of time. Moreover, there are several regimes how the light can change (e.g. wavy, static etc.). So, you can experiment and have a real 'party' on the table.

Rubber 'legs'

They are located on the back cover of the keyboard. Due to them, the keyboard does not slip or slide on the table. Furthermore, you can lift the legs a bit so that the keyboard is atilt.

The Appearance

It looks really great. I liked its look. As for me, it is better than most other Razer keyboards in the store. I almost fell in love with it. It is black, with classic buttons. But I suppose, its lighting attracted me most of all. I could not wait till I come home and try it in action.

Fixed Wrist Rest

It is made of nonskid coating with the glossy coverage. So, there are no visible greasy spots on it, and my fingers do not sweat.

The Only Diadvantage

Unfortunately, the manufacturer did not think about inserting USB ports in the keyboadr. However, this point doesn't matter for me considering all the advantages described above.

Thank you for your attention:)
This review can be also found on Ciao under my nickname AliceBond.

Premium Review of Sony MDR-ZX660AP

Sony MDR-ZX660AP

Hi guys!
To put it in a nutshell, these headphones were bought in January this year. There was a New Year sale, and they cost 32 pounds instead of 35) Not a big deal, but anyway it was pleasant.

Pros

They immediately attracted my with their design. It is simple, there is nothing additional, odd or unnecessary. Moreover, they are of a middle size. Since I am a girl, my head is not very big. They fit me perfectly, what is not typical for other headphones I put on when choosing.
Moreover, when choosing, I picked several other models of the same price and tried to connect them to the phone to listen to music. So, it also helped me to make a choice. These headhones had more powerful and rhythmic sound in comparison with the headphones of other brands.
Another advantage is a microphone that is built in.
Moreover, they have a flat, one-sided cable that is steady and will not entangle and create knots.
The material of mouthpiece is imitation leather, but is very pleasant and does not smell.
Due to the built-in microphone and distance control, it is possible to receive the calls on smartphone. 
They have a very pleasant and clear sound. I suppose, it is because they have noise reduction.

Cons

The cable length is 1.2 metres. When I was buying them, this length seemed comfortable for me, especially when connecting them to the PC. In fact, it is a little short, and you feel yourself as a 'dog on a short leash' when they are connected to the front side of the system unit. So, this is the only advantage I have faced so far. I think, the headphones will suit better for tablets, smartphones, and laptops.

In general, I would recommend this product))

This review can be also found on Ciao under my nickname AliceBond.