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Print lab-quality photos and laser-quality documents, using HP Vivera inks. Photos dry instantly and resist smudges when using HP advanced photo paper.
Customer Rating
2
Goes quickly..
on May 23, 2012
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
In no time this cartridge will start having lines in your prints.. I feel that this cartridge has half the ink of most other printers I have owned in the past. Yes the price is low.. but it looks like an advertising game to me to entice people away from Kodak's low ink pricing.
What's great about it: na
What's not so great: price for ink
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
5
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This ink cartridge is compatible with select HP Deskjet, PhotoSmart and OfficeJet printers, and allows you to print documents with crisp, black text.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
When comparing this cartridge to other "XL" cartridges it doesnt have much ink. Most XLs from HP in the past held 3x the ink for 2x the price, however this one is 2x the ink and just under 2x the price. It isnt much for value. Also, it seems their definition of "XL" is comparable to Kodak and Canons regular sizes - probably an attempt to compete price wise with $10 and $15 kodak prices and canons larger amount of ink.
What's great about it: XL
What's not so great: Price
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
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This chassis features a large space to support a wide range of graphics cards and a front mesh design for high-efficiency ventilation. The interior black coating and blue fan LED offer a stylish appearance.
Customer Rating
5
So easy...
on March 16, 2012
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Expert
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Upgrader
I have built probably 7-8 of my own computers now and I have to say this is the best case I have every worked with.
1. Its black inside.. no ugly metal showing - this makes it much neater inside. See pics I attached.. image how ugly a plain metal backdrop would be that most cases have.
2. Cable management is so easy with this case.. its easy to route what I need behind and out of sight.
3. For the price, I was very surprised at how well the sides fit on and come off... some of them are such a pain to line up (my antec 900 for example can be quite a pain).
1. Its black inside.. no ugly metal showing - this makes it much neater inside. See pics I attached.. image how ugly a plain metal backdrop would be that most cases have.
2. Cable management is so easy with this case.. its easy to route what I need behind and out of sight.
3. For the price, I was very surprised at how well the sides fit on and come off... some of them are such a pain to line up (my antec 900 for example can be quite a pain).
My only "complaint" is that only 1 fan is included, but I found a 4 pack of 120mm fans for $13 shipped on a "egg" site.. For this price 1 fan is fine, Im still saving a lot over some other cases out there.
What's great about it: Airflow, price, strength, looks, design
What's not so great: Only 1 fan included
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
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This Intel~ Core~ i7-2700K quad-core processor features an 8MB L3 cache for excellent multitasking capability. Integrated Intel~ HD Graphics 3000 deliver lush images and vivid detail.
Customer Rating
5
Nice Upgrade!
on February 27, 2012
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Expert
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Hobbiest
So this particular processor went into an old DVD player that was gutted and had a home theater pc (HTPC) put in. Before this processor I was running an Atom Dual core and it couldnt keep up with much for HD video - forget about streaming HD video from sites like Hulu/youtube/Boxee/Netflix.
Now, with this i7 quadcore in place the HTPC handles EVERYTHING like a god.
i7-2700K - stock clock to keep the temps low.
ASRock H67M-ITX/HT LGA 1155 Intel H67 Motherboard
8GB Ripsaw DDR3 @ 1333mhz
80Gb Intel SSD
SeaSonic SS-300TFX Bronze 300W PSU
2TB Seagate Network Attached Storage for movies which stream over wifi (works great with Linksys E4200 Router)
Remote sensor built in
Bluetooth wireless trackpad/keyboard
"Unified Remote" through phone/wifi control.
Xbox 360 controller to play games on steam.
Now, with this i7 quadcore in place the HTPC handles EVERYTHING like a god.
i7-2700K - stock clock to keep the temps low.
ASRock H67M-ITX/HT LGA 1155 Intel H67 Motherboard
8GB Ripsaw DDR3 @ 1333mhz
80Gb Intel SSD
SeaSonic SS-300TFX Bronze 300W PSU
2TB Seagate Network Attached Storage for movies which stream over wifi (works great with Linksys E4200 Router)
Remote sensor built in
Bluetooth wireless trackpad/keyboard
"Unified Remote" through phone/wifi control.
Xbox 360 controller to play games on steam.
See the pic attached of how small and crammed with parts this case is.. this thing at stock clocks with a stress test going stays FAR cooler than the dual core atom did. It reaches 55C max, 35ish Idle. I was afraid I would have to underclock this to keep it cool, but considering nothing I throw at it uses more than 40% cpu,I kept it stock. It stays around 35C with the 2 exhaust fans on low - they jump up when the temp hits 56C, which I have heard happen only once while gaming.
What's great about it: easy install, powerful
What's not so great: price, integrated GPU is pretty bad, but usable
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Seagate - FreeAgent GoFlex 2 TB 3.5" Network Hard Drive - Desktop
Features
5
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Simplify your software experience and protect your PC. Learn more ~Provide your computer with the essential protection it needs to keep you safe against the ever-growing threat of cybercriminals. Kaspersky Anti-Virus combines trusted virus and spyware protection to increase your computer's defenses against the threats that lurk on the Internet. With this reliable software suite, you'll be able to fend off online attacks, protect your personal data and surf the Web in confidence.Kaspersky Anti-Virus arms your computer against an array of online threats, including viruses, spyware, Trojans, worms, rootkits and bots. As you surf, Kaspersky Anti-Virus scans all Web sites for malicious software and helps guard against phishing and identity theft. The program also detects vulnerabilities in applications and secures them to protect against potential threats. Designed for fast performance, Kaspersky Anti-Virus works smoothly to protect you without slowing you down, granting you greater peace of mind as you roam the Internet.
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from Maine
Updates take hours on end each day, kaspersky needs to buy a server in the US, the updates from their Russian severs take way to long.
What's great about it: looks good
What's not so great: cant pronounce name, slow updates.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
5
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Achieve room-shaking lows with this powerful Polk Audio PSW125 CHERRY 110V powered subwoofer that features a Klippel-optimized composite woofer cone for great performance, even at extreme listening levels.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
Smooth strong bass, this sub is a LOT bigger than I thought from pictures. I have it paired with Polk TSI200's and a CS10 center with klipsch promedia ultras in the rear, and the sub will overpower them easily (I keep it turned down to match). The great thing about this sub is how it can take a speaker input so you can have a sub with older receivers without a sub out. I do not like how the finish is different than the TSI200 and CS10 - it looks cheaper. This thing can really fill the void from bookshelf and todays towers that usually only have 6-7" woofers.
What's great about it: power and sound quality
What's not so great: size
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
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Achieve room-shaking lows with this powerful Polk Audio PSW PSW125 BLACK 110V powered subwoofer that features a Klippel-optimized composite woofer cone for great performance, even at extreme listening levels.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
I have this subwoofer currently with Polk TSI200's, a CS10 (i think) center and soon to have T15's for the rear.
What I like most about this subwoofer is how it can literally be hooked to ANY system - be it home theater, a bookshelf stereo, or added to a computer speaker setup with a headphone splitter.
This thing has a line in input (easy to work with if you have a RCA to 3.5mm" cable), it also has something I had not seen before.. a speaker in speaker out for left and right channel. If you have an ancient classic receiver you can still have a sub in the mix by routing your speakers through the heavy gauge speaker inputs. See attached photo if needed*
Sound: It has boom, it is smooth, I havent heard it strain even listening to Dubstep or HipHop music. For movies it can provide a great thunder effect and has a good boom in movies. The cross over knob on the back and volume knob is awesome too for receivers with limited adjustment options.
This thing is HUGE, everyone who I have shown so far has been amazing at how large it is.. it would make a great ottoman if it had a pillow top. Make sure you have room for it before buying.
It has auto on, so it doesnt waste much power when not in use by detecting when a signal is present and active.
Overall, it blends very well with the TSI200's and is capable of overpowering them if turned up high.
What's great about it: Price, power, features, sound
What's not so great: HUGE,
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Polk Audio - 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Cherry
Polk Audio - 5-1/4" Center-Channel Speaker Parent: Center-Channel Speakers - Black
Polk Audio - T15 100 Watt Home Theater Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) | Dolby and DTS Surround | Wall-Mountable - Black
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Your hands tremble as they hover over the steering wheel. You relax your arms and let your hands fall instinctively into place. Your foot is aching with the anticipation of pushing the pedal to the floor. Your eyes are trained on the track as you mentally prepare for every twist and turn. You look left, then right. Your opponents are focused and silent. You see the flag being carried out. Any minute now. Adrenaline begins to pump through your body, and you tighten your grip on the wheel. This is it. You're about to go speeding forward into the world of Forza Motorsport.Rev your engine and prepare for a racing experience like never before when controller-based racing meets the freedom and interactive power of the Kinect. Get into gear with Forza Motorsport 4, the newest game to the Forza Motorsport franchise, featuring content from leading brands like Top Gear and many others. Use the Profile Import feature to automatically add gift cars to your garage based on your player level and cars in your garage in Forza Motorsport 3. Don't worry that all the hours of your hard work will go to waste ~ import the detailed layers and liveries you created in the Forza Motorsport 3 Livery Editor. With a history of top thrills and high ratings, Forza Motorsport 4 is sure to offer a realistic experience from tires to engine blocks.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
The 2011 Subaru WRX does 0-60 in 4.7seconds. The STI is a tag slow due to gear ratios, but has a faster 0-100. In this game its aggrivating to see such a fast car go so slow.. like the game is in slow-motion. I counted a 0-60 of over 7 seconds, which makes everything feel so slow.. the car drags at 80+mph gaining unrealistically slow speed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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GoPro Chesty Chest Mount Harness: This GoPro chest mount for your camera makes it easy to capture exciting video and photos from the level of your chest. Perfect for any activity where you want a lower-than-the-helmet view of the action.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
As far as downhill mountain biking goes, I have the camera mounted pointing as far up as possible due to the design of the mounting system. Without a screen on the gopro I had no idea how my video was turning out, and sure enough at home all my video footage from the chesty was pointing straight down to the ground.
It is impossible with both me and the person I was with and his chesty to get useful footage of the bike and trail ahead while going down a mountain. The only good footage was while i was sitting up - which only happened for a few seconds at a time while going slow.
It is impossible with both me and the person I was with and his chesty to get useful footage of the bike and trail ahead while going down a mountain. The only good footage was while i was sitting up - which only happened for a few seconds at a time while going slow.
This mount I am sure is great for other things, but come on, make it more adjustable!!!!
What's great about it: comfortable compared to helmet cam mount, shakes least of all mounts but still shakes a lot.
What's not so great: price, plastic, design
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4
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Take dynamic action shots with your GoPro camera when you mount it to a radiator cap, bike frame, surfboard or tube with a diameter of 1.4-2.5" with this roll bar mount.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
I took this to Sunday River with hopes of mounting it to the seatpost for a behind my bike shot of the person in back of me. I had it mounted and tightened with a screw drive since this mount will move no matter how hard you hand tighten it with only a little force.
When mounting it, it felt cheap and I thought it might break at the base since the half circle grips are really really thin and flex a LOT when tightening.
Anyway, I got down the mountain using Level 2/5 (easy - step up from a gravel trail down the mountain) trails. At the bottom I noticed it was gone.. see pictures below for the break off point. My camera made no sound or feel when it popped off.
Anyway, after 2 trips walking down the mountain and wasting an hour I gave up. Lucky for me though the guy I was with spotted it on the chairlift up reflecting back at us.
The camera corrupted the last 20 seconds of the video so I lost the part where it fell off unfortunately, but in putting the camera back up against the broken mount I know with 100% certainty that my back wheel did not hit the camera - it is impossible at the height it was mounted.
When mounting it, it felt cheap and I thought it might break at the base since the half circle grips are really really thin and flex a LOT when tightening.
Anyway, I got down the mountain using Level 2/5 (easy - step up from a gravel trail down the mountain) trails. At the bottom I noticed it was gone.. see pictures below for the break off point. My camera made no sound or feel when it popped off.
Anyway, after 2 trips walking down the mountain and wasting an hour I gave up. Lucky for me though the guy I was with spotted it on the chairlift up reflecting back at us.
The camera corrupted the last 20 seconds of the video so I lost the part where it fell off unfortunately, but in putting the camera back up against the broken mount I know with 100% certainty that my back wheel did not hit the camera - it is impossible at the height it was mounted.
GoPro NEEDS to make $30 mounts out of metal, the place this mount snapped off has no effect from how tight it is mounted which wasnt overly tight IMO or loose, it was at the start of a plastic arm!
I almost lost a $300 camera because GoPro cheaped out on ALL of their mounts. A $30 mount shouldnt be made of thin flimsy plastic.
What's great about it: the idea
What's not so great: plastic, breaks easy, almost lost camera
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
1
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Samsung Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones: Mobile virtual reality is finally here. Watch movies in your own private cinema, be at the center of your favorite games, and socialize with friends in a virtual world all your own. The lightweight design and intuitive touchpad drop you right in the action and allow for hours of immersive entertainment.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5It really isnt quite there yet.
By Gibhunter
from Maine
I have a new Galaxy S6 and watched tons of reviews on youtube before buying this but it didnt quite seem to stand up to the hype out there. My first impression when putting it on was "wow so that is the screen door effect everyone talks about". Yes, it is very noticeable, it is a gray screen like pattern that doesn't move when you move your head and it dulls the colors. I never really noticed it on my google cardboard using a GS5 - maybe it is the lens? My second thought after putting it on was. "wow, this moves so much smoother than my google cardboard". The sensors are much better in this device.
Initial setup is done by plugging your phone in and it will download the oculus store. The initial app setup failed on mine - I left it for 20 minutes and it was stuck on installing one of the experiences. After force closing it and trying again it went. The Oculus store selection isnt great right now and apps/experiences/games can get very pricey and most have 3 star reviews but there are some good ones out there. About 7 minutes in on actually using the device my S6 was overheating and a message popped up saying it needed to cool down. I saw this a lot on youtube videos but figured it was because they were recording the screen while using it. Later in the day it took 40 minutes to overheat - Watching videos in oculus theatre is less intensive than an app where you are constantly moving your head around. I've noticed in comparison to my google cardboard that I have felt 0 motion sickness using this product while ~10 minutes of google cardboard is enough. I am also having a hard time fining the navigation buttons on the side when I need to. I have ordered a game pad to solve that issue. I had Sony bluetooth headphones paired only to find out they dont work in the VR world - sound is choppy or delayed - look it up if you don't believe me.
In the VR world one thing that was a let down is that objects that are far away really arent crisp or in focus. In the real world I can look up at a tree and see leaves/pine needles. I haven't seen any experiences where distant objects look real because of this. I think maybe it is equipment limitations? In a perfect world, the inside of the device would have retina trackers and software to focus the screen based on where you are looking... but that would be resource intensive. The Oculus theater though gives you that weird feeling when you look around the room and dont see anyone, and you look down at your arm rest and your arm isnt there. Pretty cool!
The device being wide hasnt been an issue for me, but my wife has quite a gap letting light in.. it didnt seem to bother her much though. I do unfortunately see the edges of the phone screen as cut off in my peripheral vision.. I wonder if the larger galaxy devices wouldnt have this issue.
Yes it is better than a $5 google cardboard - but if you have used a google cardboard you arent going to put this on and compare it to the first time you saw N64 graphics that people keep saying. I'm not sure it even justifies the high cost of this device retailing at $100.
If you think you'll be able to show this device to several friends who want to see it.. be prepared for disappointment when it overheats on the second person.
Another disappointment related to this device is that the apps/experiences are HUGE.. 700mb for <5 minute videos. Meanwhile Samsung removes the SD card slot on their flagship products. Where was the thought process there? They say SD cards are outdated and the cloud is the future... well... not if the future is GearVR. It is a shame samsung went backwards in making the galaxy S6 because making it a little thicker like the galaxy S5 to allow SD cards or improve on cooling/battery would have been a step in the right direction.
In Summary:
The good:
- More sensitive than google cardboard
-No Motion sickness
- Fits over my fairly wide glasses well - and focuses with my -8.5 Rx glasses
- There are some pretty awesome experiences available
The good:
- More sensitive than google cardboard
-No Motion sickness
- Fits over my fairly wide glasses well - and focuses with my -8.5 Rx glasses
- There are some pretty awesome experiences available
The Bad:
-Overheats GS6 phone in minutes!
-Drains battery from 100-46% in 40 minutes (brightness on second to lowest)
-Expensive for what it is.
-Screen door effect which dulls colors.
-Edges cut off in peripheral vision with GS6
-No motion tracking - if you move your head closer it doesnt move in the VR world.
-Supported controllers are outrageously expensive, and should be included.
-App store is sparse, expensive, and you don't get to see many details before buying.
-Overheats GS6 phone in minutes!
-Drains battery from 100-46% in 40 minutes (brightness on second to lowest)
-Expensive for what it is.
-Screen door effect which dulls colors.
-Edges cut off in peripheral vision with GS6
-No motion tracking - if you move your head closer it doesnt move in the VR world.
-Supported controllers are outrageously expensive, and should be included.
-App store is sparse, expensive, and you don't get to see many details before buying.
Final Thoughts:
Had I seen the list of issues above I might have skipped on buying this. I would really point people interested in this to a google cardboard with a head strap because it really gives you that new experience for a good price. Know the limitations and dont expect a huge amount more than smoother head motion and comfort with this product over the cardboard. I have been wanting an oculus rift for several years now, and followed it closely in the news, but after seeing the screen door effect so strong on such a high resolution display Im going to move more cautiously.
Had I seen the list of issues above I might have skipped on buying this. I would really point people interested in this to a google cardboard with a head strap because it really gives you that new experience for a good price. Know the limitations and dont expect a huge amount more than smoother head motion and comfort with this product over the cardboard. I have been wanting an oculus rift for several years now, and followed it closely in the news, but after seeing the screen door effect so strong on such a high resolution display Im going to move more cautiously.
Gibhunter
Maine
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December 7, 2015
"Samsung Gear VR ( Reg price $200), Google cardboard (Reg price $5 ), how can you compare these two headset ?"
Samsung GearVR regular price is $100. You are talking the innovator version. How can I compare them? Well.. because they are essentially the same thing. Many of the gearVR experiences run on google cardboard. Plus you must not have understood what I was getting at because your statement doesn't make sense.
If you read it.. I was comparing the Google Cardboard to the GearVR and saying its is not really worth a $95 price difference - this is not a case of comparing a $100 and $5 item where the expensive item would obviously blow away the cheap one - in this case its nearly a wash.
Anyway, after a few more days with the device the over-heating issue is really ruining the experience. Its often only 10 minutes I get at a time before it needs to cool down and drops framerate - often during a video/game/experience. This is in a 70F room with a ceiling fan on with low humidity.
This is NOT a consumer device. A consumer device would have this issue resolved.
My fear is that Samsung will suddenly drop support for the S6 as soon as the S7 comes out instead of offering a solution. I'm looking into heatsink or fan options currently. Samsung could have made that plastic cover that covers the phone, which I dont use, into a heatsink instead of a heat trap .
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Samsung Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones: Mobile virtual reality is finally here. Watch movies in your own private cinema, be at the center of your favorite games, and socialize with friends in a virtual world all your own. The lightweight design and intuitive touchpad drop you right in the action and allow for hours of immersive entertainment.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5It really isnt quite there yet.
By Gibhunter
from Maine
I have a new Galaxy S6 and watched tons of reviews on youtube before buying this but it didnt quite seem to stand up to the hype out there. My first impression when putting it on was "wow so that is the screen door effect everyone talks about". Yes, it is very noticeable, it is a gray screen like pattern that doesn't move when you move your head and it dulls the colors. I never really noticed it on my google cardboard using a GS5 - maybe it is the lens? My second thought after putting it on was. "wow, this moves so much smoother than my google cardboard". The sensors are much better in this device.
Initial setup is done by plugging your phone in and it will download the oculus store. The initial app setup failed on mine - I left it for 20 minutes and it was stuck on installing one of the experiences. After force closing it and trying again it went. The Oculus store selection isnt great right now and apps/experiences/games can get very pricey and most have 3 star reviews but there are some good ones out there. About 7 minutes in on actually using the device my S6 was overheating and a message popped up saying it needed to cool down. I saw this a lot on youtube videos but figured it was because they were recording the screen while using it. Later in the day it took 40 minutes to overheat - Watching videos in oculus theatre is less intensive than an app where you are constantly moving your head around. I've noticed in comparison to my google cardboard that I have felt 0 motion sickness using this product while ~10 minutes of google cardboard is enough. I am also having a hard time fining the navigation buttons on the side when I need to. I have ordered a game pad to solve that issue. I had Sony bluetooth headphones paired only to find out they dont work in the VR world - sound is choppy or delayed - look it up if you don't believe me.
In the VR world one thing that was a let down is that objects that are far away really arent crisp or in focus. In the real world I can look up at a tree and see leaves/pine needles. I haven't seen any experiences where distant objects look real because of this. I think maybe it is equipment limitations? In a perfect world, the inside of the device would have retina trackers and software to focus the screen based on where you are looking... but that would be resource intensive. The Oculus theater though gives you that weird feeling when you look around the room and dont see anyone, and you look down at your arm rest and your arm isnt there. Pretty cool!
The device being wide hasnt been an issue for me, but my wife has quite a gap letting light in.. it didnt seem to bother her much though. I do unfortunately see the edges of the phone screen as cut off in my peripheral vision.. I wonder if the larger galaxy devices wouldnt have this issue.
Yes it is better than a $5 google cardboard - but if you have used a google cardboard you arent going to put this on and compare it to the first time you saw N64 graphics that people keep saying. I'm not sure it even justifies the high cost of this device retailing at $100.
If you think you'll be able to show this device to several friends who want to see it.. be prepared for disappointment when it overheats on the second person.
Another disappointment related to this device is that the apps/experiences are HUGE.. 700mb for <5 minute videos. Meanwhile Samsung removes the SD card slot on their flagship products. Where was the thought process there? They say SD cards are outdated and the cloud is the future... well... not if the future is GearVR. It is a shame samsung went backwards in making the galaxy S6 because making it a little thicker like the galaxy S5 to allow SD cards or improve on cooling/battery would have been a step in the right direction.
In Summary:
The good:
- More sensitive than google cardboard
-No Motion sickness
- Fits over my fairly wide glasses well - and focuses with my -8.5 Rx glasses
- There are some pretty awesome experiences available
The good:
- More sensitive than google cardboard
-No Motion sickness
- Fits over my fairly wide glasses well - and focuses with my -8.5 Rx glasses
- There are some pretty awesome experiences available
The Bad:
-Overheats GS6 phone in minutes!
-Drains battery from 100-46% in 40 minutes (brightness on second to lowest)
-Expensive for what it is.
-Screen door effect which dulls colors.
-Edges cut off in peripheral vision with GS6
-No motion tracking - if you move your head closer it doesnt move in the VR world.
-Supported controllers are outrageously expensive, and should be included.
-App store is sparse, expensive, and you don't get to see many details before buying.
-Overheats GS6 phone in minutes!
-Drains battery from 100-46% in 40 minutes (brightness on second to lowest)
-Expensive for what it is.
-Screen door effect which dulls colors.
-Edges cut off in peripheral vision with GS6
-No motion tracking - if you move your head closer it doesnt move in the VR world.
-Supported controllers are outrageously expensive, and should be included.
-App store is sparse, expensive, and you don't get to see many details before buying.
Final Thoughts:
Had I seen the list of issues above I might have skipped on buying this. I would really point people interested in this to a google cardboard with a head strap because it really gives you that new experience for a good price. Know the limitations and dont expect a huge amount more than smoother head motion and comfort with this product over the cardboard. I have been wanting an oculus rift for several years now, and followed it closely in the news, but after seeing the screen door effect so strong on such a high resolution display Im going to move more cautiously.
Had I seen the list of issues above I might have skipped on buying this. I would really point people interested in this to a google cardboard with a head strap because it really gives you that new experience for a good price. Know the limitations and dont expect a huge amount more than smoother head motion and comfort with this product over the cardboard. I have been wanting an oculus rift for several years now, and followed it closely in the news, but after seeing the screen door effect so strong on such a high resolution display Im going to move more cautiously.
Gibhunter
Maine
December 12, 2015
Yes, 3 out of 5 stars is 90% due to it overheating. Ive now had it over a week and every single time I use it, it as overheated. Just now it took a whopping 6 minutes in game. It needs a fan or heatsink.
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This WD My Cloud drive features a 4TB capacity and lets you stream media to compatible DLNA-/UPnP-capable devices or upload and access data on the go via PC, Mac and compatible mobile phones and tablets. Automatic backup helps safeguard your files.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Easy to setup and use. Free backup program.
By cat0w
from Killeen
I have had my WD My Cloud (4GB) for a week now. It was very easy to setup and start using. You can download the Smartware for backing up your computers and upgrade to Pro for free. I have backed up both my desktop and laptop on it. There are apps for using it on your laptop and cell phone etc. I have downloaded both User Manuals for the My Cloud and the Smartware. I did upgrade the Ethernet cable from the CAT5 that came with it to a Belkin Premium Flat High-Speed CAT6 cable. It has worked fine when I use my cell phone to view my content. You can email files, pictures and video for family and friends to view.
Gibhunter
Maine
May 5, 2017
Just so others are aware - the cat5 cable this comes with is capable of 1 gigabit/sec transfer rate which is the max speed of the port on the hard drive. There will be no benefit to switching it out for a cat6 cable. The included cable is far too short to cause any sort of slowdown.
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What happened to the Dell Inspiron that was sold on the Cyber Monday deals for 399?
I would like to know what model this laptop was.
Black friday/Cyber Monday specials are commonly special editions sent to the stores to sell for only a single sale event. It is very likely that the model was discontinued the day after Cyber Monday. Once sold, that is it, no more will be available. There are similar deals every week however, so keep your eyes to the weekly AD and you should be able to spot a dual core laptop with 3GB of memory for $400.
15 years, 5 months ago
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Gibhunter
Tennessee
how to change battery on sony PCG-FRV25- laptop
battery looks bigger than access panels.
You may have ended up with an extended capacity battery for the laptop. They commonly stick out of the bottom a little but, but provide nearly 2x the battery life. If it really doesnt look like it will fit, you may not have the correct battery for the laptop. It would probably be best to have the geeksquad look in case; it shouldn't cost anything. Then you will know for sure that it is the right battery - without seeing it I cannot tell you how to replace it since it is very different on every laptop.
15 years, 5 months ago
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Gibhunter
Tennessee
How much is a laptop wth USB port for a firewire?
"How much is a laptop wth USB port for a firewire?"
I think you may want to re-ask this question and be more specific. There is no such thing as a "USB port for Firewire", every laptop has USB ports today, however only a few have firewire ports, and honestly the best way to find out is to go into the store and look on the sides of each laptop. It shouldnt cost any more or less, it will just be random which companies put them on.
I think you may want to re-ask this question and be more specific. There is no such thing as a "USB port for Firewire", every laptop has USB ports today, however only a few have firewire ports, and honestly the best way to find out is to go into the store and look on the sides of each laptop. It shouldnt cost any more or less, it will just be random which companies put them on.
15 years, 5 months ago
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Gibhunter
Tennessee
Good laptop or No
is the Compaq Presario laptop good for 299.99 or bad
That laptop has a very slow single core processor (like going back in time to 2004). It will work for typing things, and the most basic of web browsing such as checking email, but even most modern websites will make the laptop stutter and lag. Youtube for example, barely runs in standard definition, and in HD, videos look like a slideshow. If at all possible, spend the extra $50-80 and get a dual core laptop. That extra $50-80 will probably get you another 2 years of use compared to the likely 2 years the $300 laptops look to last.
15 years, 5 months ago
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Gibhunter
Tennessee
Is there a wireless internet connector available for either of these products? Prefer TV connector over Blu-ray due to equipment position.
Samsung Blu-ray disc player - Model BD-1500 - XAA (In closet behind a wall)
Samsung Television - Series 750 / Model LN52A750R1F ( open line of sight )
Samsung Television - Series 750 / Model LN52A750R1F ( open line of sight )
Samsung makes a wireless USB dongle for their blu-ray players (most of them). Other than that, you could try a "Powerline Network Adapter Kit" which usually run $60-100, the kit is 2 small boxes that plug into the wall and basically create a network through the power line in your home. So you can plug one in by the router and one in back of the TV, and they have ethernet plorts on the back which your Blu-Ray player has. From there, I hear new HDMI cables have ethernet built in, so if you get internet to the Bluray player the new cable can then transfer it to the TV as well.
15 years, 5 months ago
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Gibhunter
Tennessee
What type of adapter would I need, for a laptop with Windows 7, to connect to the internet when away from my home network.
If you have a windowns 7 laptop, there is a near 100% chance your laptop has a wireless card built in, meaning you can connect to the internet from any place that has WIFI (hotels, airports, coffee places, libraries, college campuses, book stores, etc..). If you want internet EVERYWHERE you go with little to no exception, you will need a wireless boradband card which is sold through Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. These go through cell phone towers, and the service is nearly everywhere in the country. There is a monthyl fee of $40-60 for mobile broadband cards.
15 years, 5 months ago
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Gibhunter
Tennessee
i cracked my garmen 3750 screen can it be fixed?
They generally cost much more to fix than to replace unfortunately. I dont think best buy can send them out.
15 years, 6 months ago
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Gibhunter
Tennessee
Is Tom-Tom or Garmin better than cell phones?
Is Tom-Tom and/or Garmin better than the GPS a cell phone provides? I am thinking of buying my husband one but we will also upgrade our phones early next year...
The GPS in cell phones is more of a pain than it is worth. There are fewer antennas connecting to the satelites which means they are less accurate than a real GPS system (I notice lag and disconnects all the time on my iphone 3GS), and also it drains the battery horribly fast and is inconvient when a phone call comes. Also, if you enter an area will slow or no data service on your cellphone your GPS becomes useless. The maps are preloaded on a GPS not on a cellphone.
I find the cell phone GPS useful for navigating by foot in the streets of large cities though.
I find the cell phone GPS useful for navigating by foot in the streets of large cities though.
15 years, 6 months ago
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Gibhunter
Tennessee
Xbox 360
Xbox 360
Black ops upgrade?
If I preordered Black Ops standard edition can I upgrade to the hardened when I pickup my standard copy?
As far as I know you can upgrade if it is in stock, and usually they try and upsell it anyway to people who want it. Worst case scenario is you are out $5 for the preorder.
15 years, 7 months ago
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Gibhunter
Tennessee
--> Any Point & Shoot Digital Camera for godo rock concerts? <---
So I go to concerts a lot and I want a type of camera that fits these requirements:
-Shoots clear and fast.
- Motion Still feature ( like when something moves, the camera capture the image still)
-Price range about $100-$200
-Shoots clear and fast.
- Motion Still feature ( like when something moves, the camera capture the image still)
-Price range about $100-$200
A camera with those needs wont be found for a price range of $100-$200
I really think you will need a DSLR camera because nothing on the point and shoot market (which is the $100-$400 price range) now has a large enough aperture to capture the low light and movement at a concert.
I was going to recommend either a Canon Rebel because they do take HD video now which is awesome for concerts and it meets all your other needs except price. I also would recommend the Panasonic DMC-TS2 because it is a rugged camera that is small and takes HD video also with a good low light sensor (the catch being that camera doesn't have motion still or the ability to shoot super clear with low light.
The pics attached are from a concert taken with a Panasonic TS1. The older version of the TS2 attached.
I really think you will need a DSLR camera because nothing on the point and shoot market (which is the $100-$400 price range) now has a large enough aperture to capture the low light and movement at a concert.
I was going to recommend either a Canon Rebel because they do take HD video now which is awesome for concerts and it meets all your other needs except price. I also would recommend the Panasonic DMC-TS2 because it is a rugged camera that is small and takes HD video also with a good low light sensor (the catch being that camera doesn't have motion still or the ability to shoot super clear with low light.
The pics attached are from a concert taken with a Panasonic TS1. The older version of the TS2 attached.
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Products from my answer
Canon - EOS Digital Rebel T1i 15.1-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
Panasonic - Lumix 14.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Blue
15 years, 9 months ago
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Gibhunter
Bangor, Maine