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- Review count24
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- First reviewMarch 2, 2009
- Last reviewOctober 26, 2016
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- Average rating4.7
- Review comment count5
- Helpfulness votes7
- First review commentNovember 28, 2011
- Last review commentMay 2, 2014
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Bose~ QuietComfort~ 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones: Enjoy crisp, powerful sound ~ and quiet that lets you hear your music better ~ with these Bose~ QuietComfort~ 25 around-the-ear headphones, which monitor the noise around you and cancel it out, helping you focus on what matters.
Customer Rating
5
My other headphones sound bad now
on December 10, 2014
Posted by: GeorgeW
from Wichita, KS
I've had these for a few weeks now and have to say, after the initial sticker shock(which I expected), I've come to realize that as with anything you get what you pay for.
I used these on a 5 hour road trip. When turned on, wheel and engine noise are completely cancelled and it's almost eery.
With the NC off, sound quality suffers a little, but they still sound decent.
With NC on, however, every single frequency feels as if it has it's own spave and the clarity, even when I'm listening to low quality Youtube videos is superb.
I wear them at work for 7 hours a day without any discomfort.
My Best Buy number: 2095136114
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
5
Love this phone
on August 7, 2014
Posted by: GeorgeW
from Wichita, KS
Age:25-34
Phone size:Just right
I have had my S4 for a good 3 months and the only complaint I have is that the battery life doesn't quite compare to my old RAZR MAXX/RAZR MAXX HD.
Small complaints though, the screen is bright and clear, and I haven't had any trouble with calls or coverage(VZW).
My Best Buy number: 2095136114
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: Battery life "could" be a bit better
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
5
Battery Life
4
Sound Quality
5
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Immerse yourself in your computer's movies, graphics and games with this AOC I2757FH 27" widescreen flat-panel IPS LED HD monitor that features a 50,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and up to 250 cd/m~ brightness to bring images to life.
Posted by: GeorgeW
from Wichita, KS
I've had this monitor on my desk for a solid 3 months now and love it. I mainly use it to play Diablo 3, and for movie watching.
There's a plethora of setting options, and with a little tweaking, it's clarity is surprising.
What's great about it: Size, color reproduction
What's not so great: No adjustable stand
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Design
5
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MSI - GT60 Dominator-424 15.6" Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Aluminum Black
Learn more about the New WindowsThis 15.6" MSI GT60 Dominator-424 9S7-16F442-424 laptop features NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M graphics with 3GB of dedicated video memory to ensure gaming visuals are displayed in stunning vibrancy. A backlit keyboard makes it easy to type in dimly lit rooms.
Customer Rating
5
An extremely solid performing machine
on April 23, 2014
Posted by: GeorgeW
from Wichita, KS
I have had my 424 for a few weeks now and haven't found any major gripes about it. The CPU/GPU combo are the center point of this machine. I will be adding an SSD to it soon, which will increase the overall performance even more. The OEM 7200RPM drive that it comes with is decent enough that an SSD isn't absolutely necessary. The screen is fantastic with vibrant colors and depth.
A quick word on the speakers. Hands down the best speakers I have ever heard in a laptop. Bass, all the way to high treble is clear and balanced.
The backlit keyboard. Complete eye candy, but one of those things that I want on every laptop that I buy from now on.
Noise. It's quiet, even when I was running Diablo 3 at full 1080P. There's a "turn your laptop into a freaking jet plane" button along the top bezel that spins the main fan up to like 5000RPM, and it's LOUD, but... 5000RPM. During normal usage it is next to silent.
A huge pro to me, is the power, HDMI, are on the back of the laptop.
My Best Buy number: 2095136114
What's great about it: Excellent speakers, amazing display, quiet, fast
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Display
5
Performance
5
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Toshiba Satellite P75-A7200 Laptop: This laptop boasts a large Full HD widescreen so you can view your favorite movies at their best and position two windows side by side. It's backed by lots of power plus Harman/Kardon speakers for great sound.Learn more about the New Windows ~
Customer Rating
2
This should be a powerhouse, not so much
on January 8, 2014
Posted by: GeorgeW
from Wichita, KS
I picked up my laptop on 1/1/14, and have had it a week now.
At first all was well, the i7 made things zippy and everything was settling into this turning into my workhorse for the next couple years.
However.
The past couple days I have started getting BSOD's(or the Win8 version of them), with no discernible root cause. Coupled with the PC taking 45+ seconds to get to the desktop from the time I entered my password. On top of that, I'm now also experiencing the WiFi limited connectivity issue mentioned by others.
Thinking that I had mucked something up(I tinker with my computers a lot), I did a full factory restore, and still experienced the same issues. I am going to try the WiFi fix tonight, however, I do not feel I should be troubleshooting an issue like this on a week old laptop. That aside, the other two issues(which may be related) are not acceptable and are worth an exchange by themselves.
I am now torn as to whether I should try my luck and get another machine, or switch manufacturers/models.
Aside from that, I was pleased with the machine. The display is by far one of the best panels I've ever seen in a laptop. The speakers are amazing, considering their size. Doing basic web surfing, I was able to pull 3-4 hours from the battery.
If the next machine I get is better, I will update/re-review.
My Best Buy number: 2095136114
What's great about it: Gorgeous display, plenty of connectivity, decent battery
What's not so great: Wifi, slow HDD
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Display
5
Performance
1
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This multimedia storage cabinet's 7 sectioned, fixed shelves let you store and display up to 609 CDs or 420 DVDs, making it easy to store a large media collection. The wide base and wall anchor kit provide reliable stability.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent space saving storage
on December 1, 2012
Posted by: GeorgeW
from Wichita, KS
I've owned this for about 2 years now and haven't had any issues with it. Setup was easy, as far as I remember, and it holds an insane amount of movies. I'm getting rid of it, but that's just because I've moved towards a digital library. It's held up very well for 2 years of normal use.
What's great about it: Slim profile, easy setup, decent materials
What's not so great: Can be top heavy
I would recommend this to a friend!
Capacity
5
Durability
5
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Only @ Best BuyConvert a single RCA jack into 2 RCA outputs with this adapter to add versatility to your analog audio setup.
Customer Rating
5
It splits audio very well
on August 5, 2012
Posted by: GeorgeW
from Wichita, KS
Bought 2 of these for my grandparents home theater, needed to split audio between their TV and aux speakers. Works great.
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Performance
5
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Customer Rating
5
Jump on the train before these guys explode more
on August 4, 2012
Posted by: GeorgeW
from Wichita, KS
I got turned onto fun. a few weeks ago and have been scouring the internet for their singles ever since. I happened to be in a store today so I grabbed a copy of the album to get the full, in order, affect.
Track:
1: Intro : In acoustic styled introduction to the title track(2) Some Nights, wonderfully mixed between a soulful solo, leading into an almost growling ending.
2. Some Nights : If the intro doesn't remind you of Queen, you need to listen to the intro of most Queen songs. The choral intro quickly leads into a pounding, thumping, rolling beat. With mixtures of gospel sounds, and bits of ballad background tones, it's by far my favorite track. Crank it up. It's good fun.
3. We Are Young : One of the more popular(at this time) tracks on the radio, this song starts out more up tempo, moving to a very early 50's rock tempo. To me, this song speaks of being young, and owning the world.
4. Carry On - This "Norah Jones" esque song, is a complete 180 opposite from track 2. The soothing almost crooning of Nate puts you at ease. As with most tracks, the powerful underlying message comes across to me as very uplifting, and inspirational to "carry on".
5. It Gets Better - I'm not sure what to make of this track. It has the most "punk" sound, in my opinion of any of the tracks. VERY Blink 182ish in it's rhythm and guitar areas.
6. Why Am I The One - Again another stark contrast to track 5, this song goes into the singers emotions about being the one that always has to leave in a relationship. I have mixed feelings on this, I like the beat, but the melody seems like it could have just a little... something more. Definitely not bad.
7. All Alone - Quite popish, I think, with a quirky beat. All alone, is quite aptly titled and goes into emotions and topics that you'd expect from the title.
8. All Alright - A swelling chorus fills most of this song. Again with track 7, the title perfectly explains the content, as Nate goes through a few situations where he got over adversity. Again, not one of the stronger tracks.
9. One Foot - One of the most funky beats I've heard in a song in quite a while. The brassy, bass filled, repetitive grove in the background is annoying, for a few seconds, until the VERY catchy melody/harmonics catch you and find yourself tapping your feet/hands/head in time with it. Yet another aptly named song talks about moving on.
10. Stars - This seems to almost be a culmination of all the tracks, with the intro taking tidbits and samples from all the prior songs. The more I listen to this track, it's definitely a summation of the album, bringing all the ideas and thoughts successfully together.
Bonus Track - Out On The Town - Another quirky song with a driving underbeat that grows on you. This track to me, speaks of a past relationship, and the tumultuous emotions that come from remembering them.
Track:
1: Intro : In acoustic styled introduction to the title track(2) Some Nights, wonderfully mixed between a soulful solo, leading into an almost growling ending.
2. Some Nights : If the intro doesn't remind you of Queen, you need to listen to the intro of most Queen songs. The choral intro quickly leads into a pounding, thumping, rolling beat. With mixtures of gospel sounds, and bits of ballad background tones, it's by far my favorite track. Crank it up. It's good fun.
3. We Are Young : One of the more popular(at this time) tracks on the radio, this song starts out more up tempo, moving to a very early 50's rock tempo. To me, this song speaks of being young, and owning the world.
4. Carry On - This "Norah Jones" esque song, is a complete 180 opposite from track 2. The soothing almost crooning of Nate puts you at ease. As with most tracks, the powerful underlying message comes across to me as very uplifting, and inspirational to "carry on".
5. It Gets Better - I'm not sure what to make of this track. It has the most "punk" sound, in my opinion of any of the tracks. VERY Blink 182ish in it's rhythm and guitar areas.
6. Why Am I The One - Again another stark contrast to track 5, this song goes into the singers emotions about being the one that always has to leave in a relationship. I have mixed feelings on this, I like the beat, but the melody seems like it could have just a little... something more. Definitely not bad.
7. All Alone - Quite popish, I think, with a quirky beat. All alone, is quite aptly titled and goes into emotions and topics that you'd expect from the title.
8. All Alright - A swelling chorus fills most of this song. Again with track 7, the title perfectly explains the content, as Nate goes through a few situations where he got over adversity. Again, not one of the stronger tracks.
9. One Foot - One of the most funky beats I've heard in a song in quite a while. The brassy, bass filled, repetitive grove in the background is annoying, for a few seconds, until the VERY catchy melody/harmonics catch you and find yourself tapping your feet/hands/head in time with it. Yet another aptly named song talks about moving on.
10. Stars - This seems to almost be a culmination of all the tracks, with the intro taking tidbits and samples from all the prior songs. The more I listen to this track, it's definitely a summation of the album, bringing all the ideas and thoughts successfully together.
Bonus Track - Out On The Town - Another quirky song with a driving underbeat that grows on you. This track to me, speaks of a past relationship, and the tumultuous emotions that come from remembering them.
Overall, this is by far one of the best albums I've purchased in a very long time. Beginning to end, there wasn't a track that I didn't like, which for me is very rare. It's a bargain at $10, don't resist or pass it up. Grab it. These guys are just gonna get bigger and larger.
What's great about it: Easy to listen to, good mix of sounds, awesome vocals
What's not so great: Does not make me sad
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
5
Buy these. No, really. Buy them. Now.
on July 13, 2012
Posted by: GeorgeW
from Wichita, KS
I've owned two sets of these for the better part of three years and they're AMAZING.
I've never had a problem with either set, and the bass still blows me away sometimes. I have one set in my bedroom, used for Netflix and movies, and they're by far the best 2.1 system i've heard. Forget about Bose, these things blow them away.
The ONLY small thing I would change is putting a power switch on the left/right speaker, instead of on the subwoofer.
What's great about it: Everything literally, amazing bass, good highs, good mids, good price
What's not so great: Nothing. Notta. Zilch
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
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WD TV Live Media Player: Stream online entertainment and play all your media files, including vacation photos, home videos, music collections and more, on your TV. This compact media player sets up in minutes and integrates easily into your home entertainment center.
Customer Rating
5
Hands down, wipes its face with a Roku
on July 13, 2012
Posted by: GeorgeW
from Wichita, KS
Compatible with...:PC
I've owned this for a good 8 months now and have pretty much nothing but praise about it.
As far as I'm aware, this is the only (cheap# media player that will output full 1080p, along with full Dolby surround. With a full range of built in apps, including Pandora, Netflix, Hulu Plus, AccuWeather, among tongs of others, it's by far the most rounded in my opinion. Setup can take a bit, but if you're just using it for the basic feature, you'll be watching whatever it is you're watching in no time.
I do have a few small gripes, mainly being the excruciatingly slow remote response sometimes. However, I have an app on my phone#Droid) that works over WiFi that lets me control either of them whereever I am in the apartment.
The only other gripe I can come up with is that if it's sitting powered on, but unused for a while, it seems to freeze up. Of course, that's my fault for not turning it off when I'm not using it :)
What's great about it: 1080P, full 5.1 supported, network share access, complete array of apps,
What's not so great: Remote input is laggy
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4
Performance
5
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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.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Poor quaility.
By 808SMT
from Aiea,HI
After only these speakers for 9 months they have stopped working.
GeorgeW
Wichita, KS
Tough luck
November 28, 2011
Must be bad luck, or damage as I've had two sets for over 2 years now with out a single problem.
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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.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Beware - Great Sound if they come on !
By TruHue
from Seattle
My new pair (purchased 11-5-12) started faulting no power shortly after I hooked them up. They came back on after unplugging for a while and I thought, Okay it must be an internal fuse for saftey.... wrong ! (old models had exterior fuses) but this Klipsch Promedia 2.1 set rarely works ... if ever. They seem dead. I am getting ready to ship it back to Klipsch Warranty, UPS cost about $50 and USPS Parcel Post with insurance is around $32. You have been warned ! These are great sounding, I wish my worked reliably, but they don't.
GeorgeW
Wichita, KS
Um...
December 20, 2012
If you purcahsed them on 11-5-12, and posted this review on 12-2-12, why didn't you just take them back and exchange them?
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Toshiba Satellite P75-A7200 Laptop: This laptop boasts a large Full HD widescreen so you can view your favorite movies at their best and position two windows side by side. It's backed by lots of power plus Harman/Kardon speakers for great sound.Learn more about the New Windows ~
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5This should be a powerhouse, not so much
By GeorgeW
from Wichita, KS
I picked up my laptop on 1/1/14, and have had it a week now.
At first all was well, the i7 made things zippy and everything was settling into this turning into my workhorse for the next couple years.
However.
The past couple days I have started getting BSOD's(or the Win8 version of them), with no discernible root cause. Coupled with the PC taking 45+ seconds to get to the desktop from the time I entered my password. On top of that, I'm now also experiencing the WiFi limited connectivity issue mentioned by others.
Thinking that I had mucked something up(I tinker with my computers a lot), I did a full factory restore, and still experienced the same issues. I am going to try the WiFi fix tonight, however, I do not feel I should be troubleshooting an issue like this on a week old laptop. That aside, the other two issues(which may be related) are not acceptable and are worth an exchange by themselves.
I am now torn as to whether I should try my luck and get another machine, or switch manufacturers/models.
Aside from that, I was pleased with the machine. The display is by far one of the best panels I've ever seen in a laptop. The speakers are amazing, considering their size. Doing basic web surfing, I was able to pull 3-4 hours from the battery.
If the next machine I get is better, I will update/re-review.
GeorgeW
Wichita, KS
Updates to fix Wifi
January 10, 2014
I saw that fix, and I would take the time to do that, however, I still plan on returning it due to the sluggish HDD(100% usage a lot) and the BDOS/crashes after only a week.
Granted the Wifi driver may have been causing the BSOD, I never did find a root cause, but I'm just not willing to take the risk of having a faulty machine.
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Toshiba Satellite P75-A7200 Laptop: This laptop boasts a large Full HD widescreen so you can view your favorite movies at their best and position two windows side by side. It's backed by lots of power plus Harman/Kardon speakers for great sound.Learn more about the New Windows ~
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Constant loss of WiFi connection
By MikeLeo
from Haverhill MA
I thought I was really going to like this laptop. Other reviews said this was a good one. Boy was that wrong for me. Apparently I got the lemon. I have called the Geek Squad numerous times trying to resolve so many issues. The main one that is really making me nuts is the fact that it will just drop the WiFi connection for no reason. And it doesn't just loose the one I'm on, suddenly it can't seem to find ANY internet connections. I would go through the repair process. The "find and fix" option on the computer. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. I've taken it to the "Geek"s at the store and they tell me it works fine and send me on my way. When I explain what my experiences are they have no idea what is wrong or how to fix it. I will not be buying this brand again.
GeorgeW
Wichita, KS
Same issue
January 11, 2014
There is supposedly a driver update that will fix it. If that's the case, I do not understand why it is not being pushed out via Windows Update, as so many other drivers have been and are.
I gave up on mine and returned it. I shouldn't need to install a driver 5 days after purchase just to use a basic piece of hardware like WiFi.
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MSI - GT60 Dominator-424 15.6" Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Aluminum Black
Learn more about the New WindowsThis 15.6" MSI GT60 Dominator-424 9S7-16F442-424 laptop features NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M graphics with 3GB of dedicated video memory to ensure gaming visuals are displayed in stunning vibrancy. A backlit keyboard makes it easy to type in dimly lit rooms.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5An extremely solid performing machine
By GeorgeW
from Wichita, KS
I have had my 424 for a few weeks now and haven't found any major gripes about it. The CPU/GPU combo are the center point of this machine. I will be adding an SSD to it soon, which will increase the overall performance even more. The OEM 7200RPM drive that it comes with is decent enough that an SSD isn't absolutely necessary. The screen is fantastic with vibrant colors and depth.
A quick word on the speakers. Hands down the best speakers I have ever heard in a laptop. Bass, all the way to high treble is clear and balanced.
The backlit keyboard. Complete eye candy, but one of those things that I want on every laptop that I buy from now on.
Noise. It's quiet, even when I was running Diablo 3 at full 1080P. There's a "turn your laptop into a freaking jet plane" button along the top bezel that spins the main fan up to like 5000RPM, and it's LOUD, but... 5000RPM. During normal usage it is next to silent.
A huge pro to me, is the power, HDMI, are on the back of the laptop.
GeorgeW
Wichita, KS
UPDATE and additions
May 2, 2014
Now that I've been living with the laptop for about a month, here's a few updates:
The microphone is junk. If you intend on using it for Skype, be prepared to sit extremely close to the screen. Or mine is faulty. Either way, I use a bluetooth headset, so this becomes a moot point for me.
Gaming. Runs Diablo 3 with expansion pack on 1080P, to an external 24" monitor via HDMI flawlessly. GPU got up to 80-85C during intensive scenes. Excellent.
I put in a PNY Pro 240GB SSD. Boot time from powered off, to desktop is 16 seconds. Fully up and loaded ~45-60 seconds, depending on how much stuff you have to load at startup.
Still supremely impressed with this machine.
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Take control with this Thermaltake Poseidon Z mechanical gaming keyboard, which includes multimedia keys, 10 programmable macros and a switchable 6-key and N-key rollover. Customizable LED backlighting lets you enjoy a variety of effects while you play.
Is it Cherry Reds?
Blue.
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Take control with this Thermaltake Poseidon Z mechanical gaming keyboard, which includes multimedia keys, 10 programmable macros and a switchable 6-key and N-key rollover. Customizable LED backlighting lets you enjoy a variety of effects while you play.
Is this the Blue or Brown switch version?
Blue.
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With Dynamic Super Resolution (DSR) technology, this EVGA GeForce GTX 970 04G-P4-3979-KB graphics card allows you to experience the smooth images and vivid detail of a 4K monitor on a 1080p resolution display.
4k compatible?
I take it I can use a 4k ultra monitor with this card right? In the specs it says 4k resolution support. I just want to clarify first.
Yes, you can.
10 years, 2 months ago
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GeorgeW
Take your files on the go with this PNY Compact Attach~ 16GB flash drive that features a USB 2.0 interface for fast connections and is compatible with most PC and Mac laptop and desktop computers.
how do I copy the pictures in my computer to the PNY flash drive?
Do I have to download each file one at a time, or can I download the whole Pictures section (or Documents) at one time?
Just select the files you want to transfer, then drag them to the drive.
11 years, 6 months ago
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GeorgeW
Wichita, KS
Bose~ QuietComfort~ 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones: Enjoy crisp, powerful sound ~ and quiet that lets you hear your music better ~ with these Bose~ QuietComfort~ 25 around-the-ear headphones, which monitor the noise around you and cancel it out, helping you focus on what matters.
Can these headphones be used with an iPad mini?
Yes.
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GeorgeW
Wichita, KS