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Create an immersive experience with this HTC Vive virtual reality system. The VR headset with 110-degree field of view and front-facing camera provides an enhanced visual experience through a mix of virtual and actual surroundings. This HTC Vive virtual reality system includes two base stations and two wireless controllers for a complete game-ready setup.
Customer Rating
3
It is early but promising!
on June 20, 2017
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
My vive has been less reliable overall by being more work to setup and in freezing or glitching or vive parts not being recognized. These are problems I don't have on my oculus anywhere near as regular as the vive. I would equate them to apple vs. android - one works more reliably but has more limitations – thinking cross platform owning games is an example there. I was pro apple in the beginning of the smart phone era and moved to android as it matured, something I could see happening with VR.
I wear glasses with -7.5/-8 prescription. I have to wear my older frames with either set to fit in the headset. I don't understand how they think these can fit today's styles of glasses. (The set that doesnt fit has 52mm wide lenses).
The steam store is great for buying games and managing them but it is hard when the store is a mix of standard and VR games. It needs a better dedicated store front.
The steam store is great for buying games and managing them but it is hard when the store is a mix of standard and VR games. It needs a better dedicated store front.
The vive and rift have similar screen door effect and I don’t notice it after ~2 minutes. When there is a white object on a black background it will shine strange which is a common complaint for the lenses each system uses. I would say that is more of an issue than screen door effect.
Another downside to both systems is really the lack of good content. Oculus is paying for and putting out almost all the high budget titles and Playstation VR is doing the same. That isn’t a focus for the vive.
Based on pricing, the vive is more expensive. Sure the rift needs a 3rd room sensor for another $50 but factoring in all the sales, store credits and free games included with the rift it has a far better value. Not to mention a more comfortable, lighter headset and superior feeling controllers over the vive. Throw in the Vive audio strap and you'll be well north of Oculus land. I would give the vive 3 stars and the rift 4 stars.
I was pro Oculus for years until the Vive was announced. I waited after both were released and when the Oculus dropped price and controllers came out I think was the moment the tables turned again. This competition will be good for the future of VR innovation. I still use my vive and recommend it along side the oculus, I just think you get a better product for less money with the rift.
My Best Buy number: 0539475232
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Bring movies and music to life in your home with these Thonet & Vander KURBISBT 5.25" 300W wireless speakers, which feature aramid fiber woofers and a silk tweeter for dynamic highs and lows. Bluetooth 4.0 and an RCA input offer flexible connectivity.
Customer Rating
1
Quality Control...
on December 23, 2016
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
Specifically the primary issue I had with mine is that they sounded awful out of the box. Chuffing and harsh treble from one speaker. I gently removed the grill and one of the 4 pins broke off the grill and stayed in the speaker... great. Then I noticed my issue... one of the 4 (really, just 4?) 2.5mm dinky allen key screws holding the woofer in was loose and air was escaping. Upon tightening, I noticed it was like that because the hold was stripped. It would spin forever with no resistance. I tried to call the company to see if a replacement of the non-amplified speaker was a possibility.. well there is no phone number to call. The website in fact is a cluster of poorly translated pages and your only option is a contact form. I completed the contact form, got an email saying they got it.... and... nothing. 7 days later, nothing. I went on their Facebook page and asked what typical response time was and quickly got a response that they did not get my message and asked me to PM details.
The only solution offered was to go to Best Buy for my issue which really meant reordering and returning. Best Buy was great as usual. So don't expect much from their warranty except to take it back to the store which can be an issue if you bought the item on sale - plus the item likely isn't carried in store. So the review below is after a week and a half of waiting when I got the replacement set.
I have a lot of speakers in my home. Some nice Polk Towers, polk outdoor speakers, polk bookshelfs, some Klipsch, some Sony, some no name that I built, Infinity aftermarket in one car, kicker aftermarket in the other. I am just not feeling these speakers. I think they are the most over-hyped speakers from reviews I read I have ever bought. None of my speakers are particularly expensive so I think my expectations were realistic for the price.
The closest set for comparison in my home is the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 set. Which retails for the same price I paid (both on sale). This Thonet and Vander set has no decent bass in comparison. Nothing. I think those battery powered bose portable speakers have a more full sound over all. This Thonet set is weak in the bass and pretty flat beyond, not that flat is always a bad thing. I am not listening to rap that demands bass, it really just isn't there with any music. My outdoor polks put out more bass in a smaller package, and my Polk TSI200's blow these away all over the range.
I would compare the tone of the highs to be in-between the warm of most Polks to the harsher highers of many Klipsch speakers which is a good thing - neutral, flat.
The volume is an issue for a medium sized bedroom these are in. They do not get very loud. I question the 60 watts RMS, especially since the wattage isn't going to bass.
Comparing these to speakers that need an external amp, or a small 2.1 set with a subwoofer isnt 100% fair. but still, these aren't small, they aren't portable, they plug in still, and they cost a lot, so I feel I expect more from these. I have heard smaller, portable, battery powered, and cheaper speakers sound better.
My Best Buy number: 0539475232
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Cell Phone for Verizon Wireless: This phone is constructed from metal and glass for a sturdy, high-quality build, while its ultra-fast processer makes for exceptional multitasking. It comes packed with features, like a fingerprint reader, advanced cameras on both sides of the phone, and a heart rate monitor. Plus, Samsung Pay allows you to swipe this phone as if it were a credit card to process fast, secure payments without pulling out your wallet.Verizon Edge option available. Learn more ~
Customer Rating
2
Samsungs worst flagship phone
on January 18, 2016
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
Ive had this phone for ~3 months now and it is so full of issues and downsides they hardly make it a worthy upgrade from the S5.
The limited storage is the biggest issue so far. Carriers and apps are not ready for cloud storage so why would you get rid of the SD card slot???
Now that it supports GearVR, the storage limitation fails even more.. every VR experience is 700-1400MB for a few minutes of 3D video. Of course.. that is all the hpone is good for (a few minutes of 3d Video) before it overheats and needs to take a break.
Attaching the phone via USB to transfer files feels so dated... and if the phone dies your data is lost as opposed to being on a MicroSD card.
The smaller battery mixed with higher resolution screen is a mega fail.
Its super slippery.. you HAVE to have a case with this phone.
PROS:
MST makes samsung pay 1000x more useful than apple/android pay.
Fast charging and built in QI charging is great.
MST makes samsung pay 1000x more useful than apple/android pay.
Fast charging and built in QI charging is great.
Anyway.. wait for the S7, the leaks suggest it is fixed many of the issues people have with the S6.. most importantly the SD card slot.
My Best Buy number: 0539475232
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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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.
Customer Rating
3
It really isnt quite there yet.
on December 5, 2015
Posted 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.
My Best Buy number: 0539475232
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Expand your PC or laptop's storage capacity with this SanDisk SSD Plus SDSSDA-240G-G25 solid state drive, which offers 240GB of space and sequential read speeds up to 520MB/sec. The shock-resistant design ensures lasting use.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
Ive installed 2 of these now for friends and there were no surprises. Both are going good after a few months now and are much faster than stock HDDs. Once you go SSD you never go back, it is the best <$100 investment you can make to a computer.
My Best Buy number: 0539475232
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Use this Klipsch ProMedia 3-piece speaker system to enjoy brilliant sound when playing games, listening to music or watching videos on your computer.
Customer Rating
2
First Promedia lasted 10 yrs, this set.. doubt it.
on August 28, 2015
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
So 10 years ago (2005) I bought this Promedia set from Best Buy. It made it through 4 years of college, moving in and out of dorms and many apartments in the following 6 years. Only weakness on that set was how easily the woofer could be strained. It finally died last week so I figured I would buy another. Right away unboxing it there are differences everywhere and none seemed to be for the better. The fuse is gone, no more power switch on the back, and the subwoofer is a good 4ibs lighter. The whole back plate on it looks cheaper. The satellite speakers no longer have 3.5mm inputs but instead have the speaker wire built into them... cheap? yeah... So how does the sound compare? 10 years later it still pops when you plug a source in... 10 years later the subwoofer still strains easily. The sound quality is good at low levels - this is coming from someone who has a high end aftermarket car stereo setup and have Polk TSX550 for my primary home speaker setup (not super high end but really good). Klipsch has in my opinion always had bright highs (almost harsh) and good bass, vs. Polk Audio with a warmer tone overall and more midrange vs. Logitech with muddy highs and tons of midrange and mid bass. For the money I think it isn't bad, but 10 years later with no improvements, and several downgrades at this pricepoint isn't good. There are a lot of other equal or better options out there today. My only deciding factor was the subwoofer form factor I needed. I dont think it is fair for BBY to keep these old reviews when the product has had revisions like this.
My Best Buy number: 0539475232
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung Galaxy S 4 SCH-I545 Cell Phone for Verizon Wireless: Packed with features for new or experienced smartphone users, the Galaxy S 4 includes a vivid Full HD 5" display for great views of photos, videos and Web pages and touch-free navigation to view photos and files with just a wave of your hand. The Galaxy S 4 even works as a universal TV remote.Verizon Edge option available. Learn more ~
Customer Rating
2
2 Huge Issues - Durability and Bugs
on October 11, 2013
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
Age:25-34
Phone size:Large
You can read all the other reviews for more details on the good. But I want to share 2 big issues I have with this phone.
1. They haven't fixed a common wifi bug where at times when connected for a long period (daily at home) and try and use your phone the internet will no longer work - it will say its connected but websites/internet apps will just hang forever until you disable wifi and switch to 4G data.. then bam! things work. Resetting the wifi has become a daily hassle... and also I'm missing what are sometimes important notifications because I could go hours without working internet not knowing since it says its connected. This issue I thought was my routers fault, but even after switching it out 2x over the past few months and knowing this SAME ISSUE happens with my wife's GSIII, I have narrowed it down to phone. I have used the Linksys E4200 router as well as netgear R6300 and the new netgear nighthawk which the issue appeared on within a couple hours. Google this issue "Galaxy wifi connected but no internet" thousands of forum posts with no fixes... Samsung acknowledges the issue and has for more than a year but offers no solution or bug fix yet.
1. They haven't fixed a common wifi bug where at times when connected for a long period (daily at home) and try and use your phone the internet will no longer work - it will say its connected but websites/internet apps will just hang forever until you disable wifi and switch to 4G data.. then bam! things work. Resetting the wifi has become a daily hassle... and also I'm missing what are sometimes important notifications because I could go hours without working internet not knowing since it says its connected. This issue I thought was my routers fault, but even after switching it out 2x over the past few months and knowing this SAME ISSUE happens with my wife's GSIII, I have narrowed it down to phone. I have used the Linksys E4200 router as well as netgear R6300 and the new netgear nighthawk which the issue appeared on within a couple hours. Google this issue "Galaxy wifi connected but no internet" thousands of forum posts with no fixes... Samsung acknowledges the issue and has for more than a year but offers no solution or bug fix yet.
2. Since the time of the Galaxy SIII these phones have been known to crack very easy with small drops. Well.. I never once dropped my previous Moto Atrix 4G, however, within 2 months of owning this phone it has 3x slipped out of my pocket while sitting and fallen to the floor.. and yup.. from 2' the screen is now cracked.. I will be using my accidental warranty eventually if the single hairline crack gets any worse. I'm confident that MOST other smartphones on the market could handle the fall it took. And this phone certainly is far more slippery with its glossy plastic finish than most. Its just very frustrating that in order for the phone to not break itself in my pocket i have to buy a bulky case with some grip.
3. The smaller issue is with the software on the phone... this is a popular, new, near top of the line phone and yet the OS is sluggish most of the time. Since it was right off the shelf I noticed things get laggy easy.. just turning the volume up and down, or turning the phone and waiting for the sensor to turn the picture.. its slow.. much slower than my last 2 phones. I have it pretty well optimized now, and doing so improved battery life even more, but wow.... slow. The gallery app is the worst of all, even with syncing disabled.. this thing struggles just to cycle through my photos and find the more recent one I took. if it bugs me enough ill use another app..
4. A smaller issue again.. the camera isnt all that great, and every time it auto "fixes" photos I have to delete and retake it or edit it because it makes them too dark... every time. If it bugs me enough ill get a new app...
Its still a nice phone.. I know it isnt going to hold up and am glad I am grandfathered into the no deductible accidental plan at Best Buy to repair my phone. I am sure an iPhone would have been a more durable longer lasting product, but I just cant deal with the closed un-personalized look and feel of the simple operating system. I've had 2 iphones in the past and can never use them more than a few months before going back to android.
Would I recommend it? Nope.. Samsung has acknowledged slow sales on this phone because it was so similar to the GSIII with the same weak screen and my guess is a new one will pop up shortly with some improvements. So wait it out, I only did because I wanted the older style warranty Best Buy was phasing out.
My Best Buy number: 539475232
What's great about it: Screen Size, battery,
What's not so great: Bugs, easy to crack, slow
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Picture Quality
5
Battery Life
3
Sound Quality
4
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Accelerate your WiFi 5 with NETGEAR Nighthawk! Enjoy fast WiFi speeds up to 1900 Mbps and a powerful dual core 1GHz processor for extreme performance. High-powered amplifiers, external antennas and Beamforming improve range and reliability for up to 100% more wireless coverage. Features like downstream and upstream QoS prioritize streaming and gaming, creating a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience
Customer Rating
4
It s a powerful router
on October 8, 2013
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
I use it in...:Large home
I bought this because both my previous routers have failed.. the Linksys E4200 and Netgear R6300.. they worked for a few months but eventually started dropping connections or not connecting to devices in the home.
This beast might last longer with my heavy streaming. I use it primarily with my home server to stream movies ranging from 3GB to 20GB to my HTPC upstairs, or laptop, or desktop. Its working great so far, however not anywhere near the advertised speeds, even with the neatgear wireless AC USB card 20' from the router in open space it will only connect at half the advertised speeds. But to be fair... the netgear adapter is poorly designed since its only USB 2.0 so it would max at 480 Megabits/sec not the advertised speed.
On the 2.4ghz band its comparable to my old router, which has a better range than the 5.0ghz band. On the 5.0ghz band I am getting a 351megabit connection to my desktop and 500 to my HTPC. My desktop is directly one floor above the router. The HTPC is one floor above and through 1 wall. The 5.0ghz band quickly dies out with any range. The "focusing" antenna is a gimmick IMO, it's the exact same connection speed on all my devices as my last wireless AC router before it had issues.
DO NOT EXPECT GIGABIT WIRELESS with this router.. at the distance required to actually connect at a gigabit through wireless you would be in range of a 6' ethernet cable and save $50+ on an adapter... which netgear doesnt make as of this review... only usb 2.0 adapters which will peak at 480Megabits/sec.
A plus of the router though is that I can stream 4 different 15GB video files from my sever to my laptops/HTPC/desktop without stuttering, a pretty impressive feat.
My hope is that it holds up better than my last 6 routers in the past 2 years.
My Best Buy number: 539475232
What's great about it: Speed, Ease of setup
What's not so great: Range
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
3
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Surf the Internet and navigate your laptop with ease with this Logitech K400 920-003070 wireless touch keyboard that features a built-in multitouch touchpad for simple Web browsing. Plug-and-play design allows immediate use.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for HTPC
on October 10, 2012
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
This is a perfect companion for a home theater PC. I have gone through several different keyboard/mouse configurations including those mini rii combos that are a mini version of this, but the range on those is terrible. Anyway, Ive been waiting for 5 years or so for a solid feeling sleek wireless keyboard/trackpad combo unit. This works great.. it feels nice, the touchpad is in a good location, 2 finger scrolling works. The only thing missing is backlighting on the keys, but Ill take the better battery life and call it good. Dont bother with keyyboard/trackpad apps for andoird/ios, or the mini Rii controller, its not worth the hassle.
What's great about it: Size, range, touchpad feel
What's not so great: Could weigh more? Backlighting?
I would recommend this to a friend!
Design
5
Ease of Use
5
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Customer Rating
2
Not much ink
on October 1, 2012
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Maine
I installed this cartridge, did the test page print, black had some lines so I ran a clean cycle, then did another test print.. already down to 80% ink levels off 2 pages and a clean cycle.. I dont see how 275 pages is a realistic estimate on Kodak's end.
What's great about it: quality prints
What's not so great: value
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
5
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Take your mark for a race filled with wild off-road thrills. In DiRT 2, the excitement and aggression of off-road racing explodes onto your screen with new levels of attitude and adrenaline. Take control of any of an array of powerful vehicles, and push your ride to its limits as you navigate a series of exhilarating real-world environments. Will you have the skills and fearlessness it will take to roar past the competition and leave them to eat your DiRT?In DiRT 2, you'll have the opportunity to savor the power of a wide variety of officially licensed best-in-class rally cars and off-road vehicles, covering seven vehicle classes. Select your favorites, upgrade them and use different vehicles strategically in different events for maximum impact. Race your way through stunning real-world locations, such as the rally cross at the massive Los Angeles sports stadium's "Stadium King Shootout" and edge-of-control canyon racing of Utah's "Creek Trailblazer" event, each rendered with incredible, eye-popping graphics. Then prove your talents are truly world class as you compete in an adrenaline-fueled World Tour that will have you testing your skills in aggressive multicar and intense solo race events.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5the game came with a broken case
By emsfly
from Boulder
The game works fine but best buy never mentions this item will come with a broken case. This is my first time purchase a pre-owned game from best buy but probably will be the last time. Very disappointed!!!
Gibhunter
Tennessee
one star?
May 8, 2011
One star because the CASE is cracked which probably happened in shipment? Seems legit..
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The all-new thinner and lighter design makes iPad 2 even more comfortable to hold. It's even more powerful with the dual-core A5 chip, yet has the same 10 hours of battery life.1 With two cameras, you can make FaceTime video calls,2 record HD video and put a twist on your snapshots in Photo Booth. And the iPad Smart Cover attaches magnetically and wakes up, stands up and brightens up your iPad 2.3
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Poor screen quality, slow!
By Gibhunter
from Tennessee
This thing is slow for any multi tasking in comparison to android tablets my friends have recently purchased. This device is outdated arleady - it costs more than the better new tablets out there, and has far far fewer features. I will be selling mine shortly online to get some honeycomb action.
EVERY website I am interested in still uses flash, and since flash has been moving towards GPU acceleration and been getting more efficient I dont see it dying out as fast as apple thinks. And no, I am not going to download the app for every website I goto that occasionally has a flash video embedded.
I cannot wait for windows 8 tablets in a few years. The future is promising for these devices, and as usual apple will be behind in features, while every other company pounces ahead, if apple didnt make the tablet popular someone else would have - and done it right.
EVERY website I am interested in still uses flash, and since flash has been moving towards GPU acceleration and been getting more efficient I dont see it dying out as fast as apple thinks. And no, I am not going to download the app for every website I goto that occasionally has a flash video embedded.
I cannot wait for windows 8 tablets in a few years. The future is promising for these devices, and as usual apple will be behind in features, while every other company pounces ahead, if apple didnt make the tablet popular someone else would have - and done it right.
Gibhunter
Tennessee
June 13, 2011
yup we probably do because I am not stuck in the stone age of the internet. I stream music from multiple websites, stream video from break, youtube, engadget, gizmodo and go on digg a lot where flash is a must have. It turns out most websites do make a mp4 version of their videos, but you almost always need an app downloaded form the app store to access the dumbed down version of the site.
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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.
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5No good for biking
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!!!!
Gibhunter
Maine
August 12, 2011
wow, can't believe I hadn't though of that, my video editing software very easily flips video too. thanks!
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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.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Woot?!?
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.
Gibhunter
Maine
October 7, 2011
My non-turbo base engine impreza gains speed faster than it does in this game in the 60-100 section. I want to feel the speed, and for a game all about realism they screwed up the most important part.
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Deckard Cain scuffs his foot just in front of the ruins of Tristram Cathedral. The stirrings of evil have returned to this world, and these ruins must hold the clues to defeating whatever fresh hell is about to return to the realms of Sanctuary. Just as his hope is fading, Cain spots a glowing ball in the sky. A fiery harbinger of doom hurdles toward him, falling straight from the heavens. Striking the very ground where Diablo once entered the world, the ancient evils of the past reawaken. The fire burns rapidly and it becomes clear that this world is once again in need of a hero. Will you still have what it takes two decades after the last battle?Return to Sanctuary to confront the many forms of evil once again in Diablo III. Choose your hero from five powerful character classes, including Barbarian, Witch Doctor and Wizard ~ each with their own spells and abilities. Decimate your enemies by using the interactive environment to your advantage ~ lay cunning traps and use destructible objects and environmental obstacles to your advantage with the Havok physics system. The realms of Sanctuary are now rendered in gorgeous 3D for rich gameplay that pulls you in, allowing you to explore highly detailed regions of Sanctuary. Enjoy new character customization and embark on exciting adventures with the new quest system and prepare for the ultimate action-RPG experience. Join the battle with friends in the intense Battle.net multiplayer platform that lets you connect with other players so you can jump right into the action.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Game Long Overdue
By Rick2000
from Central NY
Blizzard initially was to release Diablo 3 in 2006 but was placed on back burner to re-establish a better playing style while working and updating World of Warcraft their winning bread maker. (Honest I don't think Blizzard wanted to put time into D3 ). D3 process took MORE than 5 years just to get to the Beta stage. My expectations is this product won't be as good as WoW and previous Diablo 2 followers will not commit to D3 after Blizz failed to Support the Consumers with the Original series. Only Time will Tell if D3 will make or break.
Gibhunter
Maine
troll...
December 30, 2011
While this is obviously a troll post.. there is some truth in blizzard taking too long to finish their products.. Starcraft 2 took so long I lost interest.. played the beta... got bored since it was the game game over again and never bought it.. All the while they pump out expansion after expansion for WoW which I could never get into. I dont know if Ill be able to get into D3 like I did with the previous 2 as its just been to long and it looks again, like the same game revised with better graphics - and took away what I liked most (customizing/focusing skills). If there is an open beta Ill try it, hopefully I will be addicted unlike SC2.
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A reluctant hero. An epic journey. A choice between the life he left behind and the incredible new world he's learned to call home. James Cameron's Avatar - the greatest adventure of all time.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Do not waste your money
By Enojado
from Vacaville, CA
It is an excellent movie. The media is wat is not worth a $3 bill. If you were wondering why a $55 disc is sold here for $30, wonder no more. It does not play in most players. After spending almost two hours finding a thumb drive, updating the BD firmware, it just wouldnt load. I am guessing that you have to pay up the wazoo for an expensive BD player that would play this. I have a Samsung BD-C5500 and this is the only BD I have had problems with. I tried it in my friends Pioneer Elite BDP-23FD and it played wonderfully. Never mind that the Pioneer costs $400 more than my Samsung. So if you have a new (less than a year) BD player and paid $400+ for it, go ahead and buy this piece of worthless...
Gibhunter
Maine
uhhh
March 11, 2012
The BD-C5500 isnt a 3d bluray player...
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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.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Got It Quick....Everything's Perfect
By jimmy40
from Minnesota
Lots of room for air flow......this is the first pre-built or barebones desktop case I've had with bottom mounted PSU. Air vents in bottom front create a great flow of air from th efront to the back. Nice big clear window on the left-side panel. Air vent on the back, front, top and bottom are capable of holding 120mm case fans. I ordered this online on Monday evening, and the free 2 Day Air shipping got the case to my apt Thursday afternoon.
The manufacturer does not feature a PSU with this case, so the money you'd spend on it goes back into the case. Black painted exterior and interior.
Toolless on drive bays and both side panels.
The manufacturer does not feature a PSU with this case, so the money you'd spend on it goes back into the case. Black painted exterior and interior.
Toolless on drive bays and both side panels.
Jimmy
Gibhunter
Maine
March 20, 2012
"What's not so great: No air-vents on the right side panel."
There is nothing to ventilate on that side, very few cases have vents on the right side.
There is nothing to ventilate on that side, very few cases have vents on the right side.
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Alpine Component Car Speaker System: Extreme clarity combines with incredible power in this Alpine 6.5-inch two-way speaker system. It delivers exceptionally smooth vocals and bass for the ultimate in in-vehicle entertainment, and it produces up to 330 W peak power for serious volume. Neodymium magnets and a polymer frame ensure this Alpine 6.5-inch two-way speaker system is extremely compact and durable.Geek Squad~ Installation RecommendedVisit your local Best Buy store for more information.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Pair them with a Sub
By TRiAC
from Minneapolis, MN
LOCATION:
I installed a set of these in the factory locations of a 1999 Honda Accord sedan. The mids are in the doors near knee level and the tweeters are on the dash close to the windshield (swiveled to follow the slope of the windshield). Installation was quite simple; however, I have been installing for several years so I still recommend Geek Squad Autotechs.
UPGRADE – After winter, when it is warm enough, I plan to flush-mount the mids (modify the door panel and move the speakers forward so they are no longer behind the door panel). This should increase the mid-bass response and overall impact.
I installed a set of these in the factory locations of a 1999 Honda Accord sedan. The mids are in the doors near knee level and the tweeters are on the dash close to the windshield (swiveled to follow the slope of the windshield). Installation was quite simple; however, I have been installing for several years so I still recommend Geek Squad Autotechs.
UPGRADE – After winter, when it is warm enough, I plan to flush-mount the mids (modify the door panel and move the speakers forward so they are no longer behind the door panel). This should increase the mid-bass response and overall impact.
POWERING:
I am powering this component set straight off of the head-unit, a Pioneer AVH-P2300DVD (50Wx4@4ohm). Instead of just using 2 channels from the head-unit to power this component set (which Alpine boasts is possible with the low RMS handling), I am powering the tweeters with the front channels while the mids are powered by the rear channels. This is possible without a built-in high/mid/low crossover as the mids have a passive low-pass crossover built on the speaker itself (little coil wrapped in black plastic on the speaker by the +/- terminals – ensures you do not send frequencies too high to the mid) and the component set comes with passive high-pass crossovers for the tweeters (the crossovers you see in the product image – ensure you do not send frequencies too low to the tweeters). Separating the components in this fashion allows a slight power increase and better tweeter adjustment (use the fader to increase/decrease the tweeter level). I have not checked with an ohmmeter, but according to Alpine's technical support, the ohm load should still stay at 4ohms for the tweeter and the mid.
UPGRADE – I am satisfied with my current power level, but adding an amplifier would definitely be an improvement.
I am powering this component set straight off of the head-unit, a Pioneer AVH-P2300DVD (50Wx4@4ohm). Instead of just using 2 channels from the head-unit to power this component set (which Alpine boasts is possible with the low RMS handling), I am powering the tweeters with the front channels while the mids are powered by the rear channels. This is possible without a built-in high/mid/low crossover as the mids have a passive low-pass crossover built on the speaker itself (little coil wrapped in black plastic on the speaker by the +/- terminals – ensures you do not send frequencies too high to the mid) and the component set comes with passive high-pass crossovers for the tweeters (the crossovers you see in the product image – ensure you do not send frequencies too low to the tweeters). Separating the components in this fashion allows a slight power increase and better tweeter adjustment (use the fader to increase/decrease the tweeter level). I have not checked with an ohmmeter, but according to Alpine's technical support, the ohm load should still stay at 4ohms for the tweeter and the mid.
UPGRADE – I am satisfied with my current power level, but adding an amplifier would definitely be an improvement.
LISTENING:
My immediate reaction was that the mid-bass was lacking. There seems to be a drop in impact around 100hz, but then they played 40-50hz quite well (only for testing – on the head-unit, I set the HPF at 80hz). The tweeters are very crisp and reproduce sound very well. After proper tuning and adjustments, I am very happy with the overall sound from this component set. I listen to a wide range of music – rock, dubstep, country, rap, and even a little classical every now and then. The only music that seemed to stress this set up so far was rock. Crashing cymbals seem to distort the vocals; however, I have not tested many rock songs. Dubstep / Techno sounds amazing.
My immediate reaction was that the mid-bass was lacking. There seems to be a drop in impact around 100hz, but then they played 40-50hz quite well (only for testing – on the head-unit, I set the HPF at 80hz). The tweeters are very crisp and reproduce sound very well. After proper tuning and adjustments, I am very happy with the overall sound from this component set. I listen to a wide range of music – rock, dubstep, country, rap, and even a little classical every now and then. The only music that seemed to stress this set up so far was rock. Crashing cymbals seem to distort the vocals; however, I have not tested many rock songs. Dubstep / Techno sounds amazing.
RECOMMENDATION:
Pair this component set with a subwoofer. I have an Alpine Type-R 12 (SWR-1243D) powered by an Alpine MRP-M500 amplifier combined with my Alpine SPR-60C components and the result is amazing. This subwoofer blends amazingly with these components – I have it set to cover 80hz and lower. This setup is affordable and light on the vehicle's electrical system (cheap amp, but it is 80% efficient – can't go wrong for the money)
Pair this component set with a subwoofer. I have an Alpine Type-R 12 (SWR-1243D) powered by an Alpine MRP-M500 amplifier combined with my Alpine SPR-60C components and the result is amazing. This subwoofer blends amazingly with these components – I have it set to cover 80hz and lower. This setup is affordable and light on the vehicle's electrical system (cheap amp, but it is 80% efficient – can't go wrong for the money)
Also – check these out on Alpine's website for more info and a demo video: http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/spr-60c
Gibhunter
Maine
April 16, 2012
POwering them off the HU? Its not 50watts RMS , your headunit is more like 22watts RMS, 50 peak. I wonder if you might get better highs when properly powered?
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The Passport 9500ix provides the latest in GPS powered filtering with Truelock. A radar frequency filtering system, that permanently eliminates false alerts by location and frequency. The Passport 9500ix provides total coverage with X, K, Superwide Ka, International Ku and Safety Warning System (SWS) radar capability, combined with front and rear laser detection. The Passport 9500ix also introduces intuitive AutoSensitivity which increases the range as your speed increases. The 9500ix includes Autolearn software and a blue display.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Best radar detector on the market! =)
By RANGE
from Las Vegas
Let me start of by saying that I love this radar detector, and the VR1 is a very distant second. The futures and the GPS make this radar detector leaps and bounds ahead of the rest.
Let me also explain why I didnt give it a flawless 5.0 which it deserves. So you drop 540.00 roughly after tax on this thing (and trust me it's worth every penny# and you open the box to find out that they don't even give you a smart cord to connect it to the computer #e.g. any cord that charges a Droid# which you need to fully utilize all of its potential #i.e. red light camera updates, speed trap updates, false alarm upates, etc.#. They also have a subcription fee to keep you updated after your trial period, which I expected but was maybe hoping for a longer trail period since you did just drop 500 on this thing. Because once you buy it they know they have you so you really have no choice to but to buy it to keep it current.
Now let me give all the praise that it deserves. The GPS with the "auto learn" feature alone makes this thing worth the 500+ dollars you drop on it. False alarms suck and they really do elimanate it. Wether it is you, yourself hitting the store button at a false single #which it will never beep from that false alarm again since it is stored becuase it has a GPS inside the radar detector) or the "auto learn" which does the same thing but, by itself when passed by one #i.e. any large store, casinos, some banks) The reasoning for these false alarms are big stores with there motion sensors for the doors or the alarm systems.
So after it is stored it will never beep from that false single again! = AWESOME! =)
So after it is stored it will never beep from that false single again! = AWESOME! =)
They also have a "escort live" cord that can be plugged into your car then you plug your Droid or Iphone into to see what speed traps are around you# Very cool#
Also just the bottom line of almost never having to listen to a bunch of false beeps and havign to weed them yourself# When this thing beeps you pay attention, because its always dead on# =)
Overall: Best radar detector out there just sad they dont hook you up with a little bit longer of a trial period and a cord# C'mon man!! =)
Gibhunter
Maine
May 17, 2012
How much is this subscription fee? Is it monthly or yearly or per update?
Thanks for the review!
Thanks for the review!
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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.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Broke on first use
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.
Gibhunter
Maine
May 30, 2013
You are right, it is an extension - the one it came with..
Also, I did get it replaced at best buy however, I broke another at that connection between the rollbar mount and the initial extension mount - so that time it was the mount that was bad. I was able to use the replacement several times biking in the same way (with a cord attaching the camera to my bike in case) before this happened.. I still wouldn't reccomend this mount for any use with high amount of shaking with the older gopro. The newer one is a lot lighter it might not have any issues.
THey still should be a stronger material that doesnt flex so much.
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which GPS unit tells the names of lakes and streams
I am pretty certain the Garmin nuvi 200 will IF and only IF you purchase the topo-map software which is sold separate from the device.
I dont know of any that come with that software out of box.
There are the hand held (not for car) GPS devices also, they might have that instead of roads installed out of box.
I dont know of any that come with that software out of box.
There are the hand held (not for car) GPS devices also, they might have that instead of roads installed out of box.
17 years, 6 months ago
by
Gibhunter
Bangor, Maine
What does Mapping Software do for you? Can i download a trip and plug it to the GPS instead of paying for map updates?
You should re-ask this question and specify if this is a tom tom or garmin or something else becasue it is different.
As far as my understanding goes, Tom Toms you can plug in and run an updater from the computer. (the updater us normally found on the tom tom accessed through the PC in "My Computer" )
Garmin, you will need to buy Streets 2009 for upgrading the maps. Its a bit more complicated, but if you get lost Geek Squad can do it for you. For some people $30 or so is worth the trouble saved. But it might go smooth for you. It took me a few tries to figure it all out.
Good luck! Happy Driving!
As far as my understanding goes, Tom Toms you can plug in and run an updater from the computer. (the updater us normally found on the tom tom accessed through the PC in "My Computer" )
Garmin, you will need to buy Streets 2009 for upgrading the maps. Its a bit more complicated, but if you get lost Geek Squad can do it for you. For some people $30 or so is worth the trouble saved. But it might go smooth for you. It took me a few tries to figure it all out.
Good luck! Happy Driving!
17 years, 6 months ago
by
Gibhunter
Bangor, Maine
settings
which cameras dont make clicking noise when taking pictures? also,whichcameras can be set to not flash?
All of them can do this. One I know for sure can is the Kodak M1033.
18 years ago
by
Gibhunter
Bangor, Maine