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- First reviewNovember 6, 2009
- Last reviewApril 13, 2013
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- First review commentApril 16, 2017
- Last review commentApril 16, 2017
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Dell XPSD12-5335CRBFB Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Easily move between work and play with this flip-hinge 2-in-1 laptop with Full HD touch screen. It's ultrathin and light and made with durable materials, so you can take your entertainment with you and be productive on the go.Learn more about the New Windows ~
Customer Rating
5
Best device I have ever used.
on April 13, 2013
Posted by: Brendan498
from Bellevue, WA
I have been in the IT field for a long time. I manage businesses, set up technology ecosystems, and use tech to simplify lives. I greatly appreciate all apple products, and personally use Android phones (Galaxy Note 2, bought from Best Buy :). Let me begin my review by says this device is the most advanced and amazing piece of technology I have ever used. And I am now obsessed with Windows 8. I had no idea it was so incredible. This device will change your life. School, Work, Home, Travel, Movies, Design, Music, Games, Entertainment.
Pros: Quality construction, flip screen, tablet mode, laptop mode, reverse screen mode which is the best, Windows 8, Carbon fiber looks awesome, ultra fast, super light, 4-5 hours of continuous use and a small charger that is easy to take, back-lit keyboard, keyboard design is pro (Fastest keyboard I have ever typed on), SSD, 1080p gorilla glass.
Cons. For people with bad eyes, the resolution is very fine, and desktop mode will be pretty small. Personally I like it, it gives me more privacy and the clarity is incredible. However, you will find yourself using the "desktop" Windows 7 mode less and less and less. Windows 8 on touch is awesome, and every app and program is easy to read and can be scaled instantly with your fingers. So the dense resolution is actually a huge bonus.
Synced in with facebook and gmail and the functionality is great.
Internet Explorer browser is amazing! This is the best touchscreen browser out there by far. Use it and you will know why. Facebook is awesome on this thing.
Acceleromter is in the keyboard, fyi for orientation. Also has an auto lock button.
Wirelessly put the screen image on your TV. Browse netflix on your XPS, pick the movie, and watch everything happen on the TV.
Best way to use it is to flip the keyboard around backwards and use it tilted with the touchscreen in front. AMAZING.
Multitask games, music, documents, news, stocks, facebook faster than you ever have before, and way cooler.
Get into bios to change F function keys to primary for volume and brightness and such so you don't have to hit the Fn key.
I can go on and on. Get it, your life will improve after you do. I bought the i5 version. I recommend doing the same if Best Buy has it in their store. Dell sells an i7 version. And the hinge is solid and its FUN to flip the screen. I use it for everything. Price is not an issue. Time is $$. And there is no value for enjoying life more, but it does that too.
I also recommend the Surface Pro and getting some touch all in ones for your house. Set up skydrive, make sure you have Office 2013. There is a skydrive(its like dropbox and google drive combined) app and onenote app on andriod, probably iOS too. Oh and it does cool things with your xbox. Xbox music is awesome as well. Like spotify but way better UI. Im starting the think Windows phone might be a good option now.
Have fun!
My Best Buy number: 1004309595
What's great about it: This device takes Windows 8 to a new level. Your friends will be jealous.
What's not so great: Nothing. Flawless.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Display
5
Performance
5
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Canon EOS 7D DSLR Camera with 28~135mm IS Lens: With a host of features designed to provide creative opportunity and exceptional image quality, the EOS 7D represents an advanced class of camera. An array of automatic and manual settings give you full control over your shots, and an 18.0 megapixel CMOS sensor with Dual DIGIC 4 processing allows you to capture fine details with powerful performance.Memory card sold separately.
Posted by: Brendan498
from Bellevue, WA
If you want the most out of your camera and shooting abilities, and if you want the best quality and customizing you can get this camera is the one. Speed, megapixels, grip, video, menu and user interface all make this camera the absolute best. Only consider the 5D if you are going to be shooting mostly indoors, macro and portraits and want to preserve your viewing angle and megapixels. I am new to the SLR world but I feel exceptially confidant with every picture i take. Burst shot at 8fps lets you fire away and always get the best shot possible. 18 Megapixels lets you blow up to whatever size you want and have way more room for editing and cropping. The menus are so easy to learn, you can turn pro very quick with the customizing options. Overall good lens it comes with in the kit, recommend looking for additional lens though. Get something with a lower F stop to get great action shots. Overall I am in love with my 7D
What's great about it: Takes great pictures, has every single feature you want on your SLR, and a few more :)
What's not so great: I didn't get some free skittles with my 7D
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
5
Ease of Use
5
Features
5
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See brilliant 4K action with this 65-inch Samsung smart TV. It renders fast-paced Ultra HD scenes smoothly with its Motion Rate 240 performance, and its 4K Color Drive Extreme technology lets you enjoy realistic viewing. The included One Remote device provides convenient centralized control over this Samsung smart TV and connected devices.
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1 out of 5
1 out of 5Not a Good Investment
By ShortNotice
Not really convinced this TV is much better than my other 4K Samsung I purchased in 2014. It will not support my Comcast Remote that I prefer using over the Samsung Remote. Not much options are available to control the picture settings. There are only 4 options that I found. Dynamic, Standard, Natural, and Movie. Non of which really control the quality in my opinion. It just makes the screen brighter or darker. I have only had the TV for 1 week and I'm definitely returning it before my 14 days are up. Save your money for something better. This is definitely not worth the investment.
Brendan498
Bellevue, WA
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April 16, 2017
If you think you only have 4 settings for picture quality you really didn't put in much effort. The 2016 model of this TV is absolutely stunning. I have no doubt this is just and good and likely better. Buy a cheaper TV and stop leaving bad reviews on products you don't know how to use.
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