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Costco MSI GE75 Raider 17 inch Gaming Laptop UNBOX + REVIEW – My new video editor laptop!

I just bought a new video editor laptop! Costco has two new gaming laptops on sale MSI GE75 Raider 17inch ( https://amzn.to/3j73yxn ) for $1399 . I was only able to find the MSI GE75 Raider at one of three Costco in my area. The MSI GE75 gaming laptop have new 10th generation Intel i7 10750H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Graphics processor (GPU), fast 144 Hz refresh rate displays, 1 TB hard drive and 512 GB SSD, and Intel Wifi and Bluetooth connections. I decided to buy this laptop for my new video editor!

While the MSI following features advantages are worth it:
1. Larger 17 inch screen with fast 144 Hz refresh rate
2. RGB Lighted keyboard with programmable keys good for color coded.
3. Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 GPU – works with real time video processing and display.
4. Media card reader
5. Super LOUD speakers!
6. Gamer styling – MSI is very “gamer” stylish, while Legion 5 is low key minimal design.

My reasons for buying either one of these powerful gaming computers:
I needed a new video editing laptop and decided to by the MSI GE75 as for the advantages above. Since i needed the media reader and faster GPU processor, i purchased the MSI GE75 Raider. The lighted RGB keyboard was a bonus for programmable colored keys. I used to have a 2016 Razer Blade gamer laptop which is really well built: https://amzn.to/2YtbrW1 it also very powerful, but costs so much more. I will continue to use that for portable video editing. With my brief test i am delighted that it processes my video exports much faster than my 5 year old laptops.

Its smaller than my older ASUS 17 inch Republic of Gaming laptop : https://amzn.to/2YymeOH with a very thin monitor bezel . The only issue was finding a durable travel case for it. For now i am using my 12+ year old Targus 17 inch laptop bag. There are more modern Targus 17 inch laptop cases online ( https://amzn.to/2YvWhPE ) .

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Costco Gaming Laptops: MSI GE75 Raider & LEVONO LEGION 5 – Which one should I buy?

Costco has two new gaming laptops on sale MSI GE75 Raider 17inch ( https://amzn.to/3j73yxn ) and LEVONO LEGION 5 15 inch ( https://amzn.to/3gpBWBM ) for $1399 and $1199 respectively. I was only able to find the MSI GE75 Raider at one of three Costco in my area. Both gaming laptops have new 10th generation Intel i7 10750H processor, Nvidia GeForce Graphics processor (GPU), fast 144 Hz refresh rate displays, 1 TB hard drive and 512 GB SSD, and Intel Wifi and Bluetooth connections.

Btw, my Youtube vlogs and reviews may also have associated affiliate links to products that may earn from qualifying purchases. For other Youtube Vlog gear and video editor stuff check out my Amazon list. Visit: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sterlingw

While the MSI is about $200 more than the Legion 5, the following advantages are worth it:

  1. Larger 17 inch screen
  2. RGB Lighted keyboard with programmable keys
  3. Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 GPU ( upgrade compared to GTX 1660Ti )
  4. Media card reader
  5. LOUD speakers! ( See my review later! )
  6. Gamer styling – MSI is very “gamer” stylish, while Legion 5 is low key minimal design.

My reasons for buying either one of these powerful gaming computers:
I needed a new video editing laptop and decided to by the MSI GE75 as for the advantages above. Since i needed the media reader and faster GPU processor. The lighted RGB keyboard was a bonus for programmable colored keys. I used to have a Razer Blade gamer laptop which is really well built: https://amzn.to/2YtbrW1 it also very powerful, but costs so much more.

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Vilano ATOM Folding E-Bike: 3 Years Later… (LONG TERM REVIEW)

2017 VILANO Atom Long Term Review after 3 years of ownership. I bought this bike folding bike with its 20 inch tri-spoke wheels because it was lightweight for a electric bike. It was fairly inexpensive at $700. It’s made of aluminum and has a 250 watt hub motor and has a removable battery. The overall weight is about 40 pounds. Its a 18+ mph pedal assist (pedelec) electric bicycle.

I upgraded the original 2017 Vilano Atom to have a top speed of 24 mph. I updated the ebike freewheel from 14-30 to 11-30. There is significantly more pedal control over 25-35 kph speeds over the standard freewheel. i also upgraded the pedals to fold. I have put more than 700 miles on this e-bike with its original tires and battery.

For the price and value, it has been great owning the bike. I was afraid the batteries would fail after one year, however it has been quite stable. I still use it to travel 10 – 15 miles during lunch time and fun morning rides to the bakery.

For this video I am trying out new camera i purchased online. Its the Insta360 ONE R – Twin Edition camera ( https://amzn.to/3i47DSs ). Its also listed on my Amazon Store above.

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The stock Shimano 7 speed free had 14-30 teeth which on 20 inch tires had a top pedal speed of 13-15 MPH (20 kph). Swaping to a 11-30 teeth DNP Epoch Freewheel allows the top pedal speed to go to about 18 mph (30 kph). This helps as with the pedal assist is up to 24 mph (40 kph). This will allow for more control over the bike at the higher speeds. This bike is governed to assist to 24 mph, I am not changing that, i am just upgrading the freewheels so it better matches the higher speeds of this bike.

Dnp 11-30 t freewheel : http://amzn.to/2fW2r8i
Adjustable Wrench: http://amzn.to/2g32xuY
Park Tool Freewheel Remover FR1.3: http://amzn.to/2ihiHBT
Folding Bike Pedal: http://amzn.to/2gdbbac

When compared to the Jetson Bolt Pro ( https://amzn.to/2X8dLBf – Costco $299) this bike is far more faster and more useful due to its folding size and overall speed. I am able to mount a fullsize rear bike rack for grocery runs and panniers. This is the perfect urban commuting and camping recreational bike.

For all my bicycles, I will equip them with the following:
Folding Bicycle Pedals: https://amzn.to/3jMzoAF
This saves shins from being bruised. I also makes transporting and storage easy. Makes walking along side a bike convenient.

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