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- First reviewMay 4, 2020
- Last reviewNovember 18, 2022
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Discover the wonder of 4K entertainment with the all-new VIZIO V-Series~ 4K HDR Smart TV. The feature-packed V-Series combines 4K Ultra HD and full array backlighting with Dolby Vision~ high dynamic range and the lightning-quick IQ Active~ processor to achieve breathtaking picture quality and performance. The V-Gaming Engine~ with Auto Game Mode, meanwhile, makes the latest console games more responsive at the lowest input lag. Fill that beautiful 4K screen with the latest entertainment as you stream, control and share like never before: VIZIO~s award-winning SmartCast~ platform delivers fast, intuitive access to the best selection of apps from top-tier streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube and Prime Video. Free Streaming Channels are a cord-cutter~s dream, serving up unlimited free viewing from specially curated channels. Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in let you enjoy thousands of the phone/tablet apps you know and love, now on the TV. You can even use voice to control the TV with popular voice assistants including Siri, the Google Assistant and Alexa-enabled devices. The smarter-than-ever VIZIO V-Series 4K HDR Smart TV offers spectacular 4K picture quality and elevated gaming at an unbeatable value.
Customer Rating
4
Great RV screen...
on April 18, 2021
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
We were looking for a TV for our RV - and decided to give this one a try. For the money, this is a nice little TV. It fits the RV well, and at 15 pounds, it doesn't really stress the wall mount in the RV - although, we stay take it off the wall during transport. The version of Web OS it comes with is still fairly complete - although there doesn't appear to be DNLA compatibility - which is the one major disappointment. It does come with PLEX, which is an okay substitute.
For a 4K picture, it's pretty average, but for $200, it's fine.
Length of ownership: 25
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4
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5
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Spartacus The Complete Series [BLU-RAY] Boxed Set Released 2014 product/publication from Starz / Anchor Bay
Customer Rating
5
Violent, bloody, lot's of sex...pure popcorn!
on March 26, 2021
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you're a fan of blood and guts, sculpted men engaged in bloody mortal combat, the drama of treacherous women whom have their own needs to satisfy, and a story line that loosely follows the fatal journey of one of Rome's anti-heroes - this series is for you!
The production is crisp, HD quality with all 4 series (the 3 seasons, and the prequel season following Andy Whitfield's death), plus lots of bonus material.
Length of ownership: 9
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Grind fresh coffee beans in your home with this Cuisinart Supreme Grind DBM-8 automatic burr mill coffee grinder, which features an 18-position selector for varying grind consistency. The electric timer shuts off the grinder after a cycle has finished.
Customer Rating
4
10 years with the previous one...
on March 19, 2021
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
I owned this model grinder for 10 years of near daily use, it just gave out - the motor became to weak to grind anymore. I looked around for alternatives, but 10 years is a decent lifetime for a counter appliance, and the price was still competitive, so I went with what I knew.
Length of ownership: 24
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4
Ease of Use
5
Value
4
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Upgrade your computer with this Microsoft Windows 10 Pro USB operating system. The BitLocker security feature keeps you safe by protecting your files from unauthorized access. This Microsoft Windows 10 Pro USB operating system can initiate remote desktop connections and let you log in to your Pro PC while on the go.
Customer Rating
4
The only version of Windows you should buy...
on February 12, 2021
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
I like Windows Pro as it has better admin, tighter security features and comes with Windows Media Server which allows you stream your local content to devices within your local network. If all you do is surf, then Windows Home would do. Add in other functions like gaming, media and networking - and it's easier with Pro.
Length of ownership: 21
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Get optimal gaming performance with this NZXT Kraken cooling fan. The fluid dynamic bearing delivers quiet operation, while the LED ring and rotatable top let you create remarkable visual effects. This NZXT Kraken cooling fan has fine nylon mesh sleeves that protect the tubing for impressive durability, and the CAM integration lets you manage performance with simple button clicks.
Customer Rating
4
Release the Kraken...
on January 22, 2021
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
This went into a build where the heavy lifting is primarily media transcoding and data storage. Processor is an i9-K10850 10 core, over-clocked to 5 GHZ, with 50 TB of storage. I had good luck with Noctua coolers in the past, which is what I initially built with. But during transcodes with the clock speeds hitting 5 G, and the processor working at over 200 watts, it was totally inadequate. After reading various comparisons, I went with the Kraken and a 280 mm radiator. Since I hadn't really planned on an AIO device, 280 mm was as big as my cabinet could hold.
While the pump mounted and installed fairly easily, I had to be a bit creative installing the radiator. It's in and working, and the temps at max usage are staying below 75 degrees C without extra fans, and still using a quieter setting for the fan and pump control. For future builds based on an i9 processor, I would probably go with the 320 mm radiator and choose an appropriate cabinet to hold it.
The kit is complete, and the pump heat sink has the heat sink paste pre-applied. While there are myriad options for RGB on the pump, for me that isn't a priority, so I chose something pretty basic. I would recommend reading the documentation from NZXT before getting the kit to ensure your build will fully utilize the device.
Length of ownership: 9
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4
Value
4
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4
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Get a better connection between your serial ATA hard drive and your motherboard with this Insignia 2' SATA III Hard Drive Cable. High data-transfer speeds up to 150MB/sec. keep you on task with little downtime, and a gold-plated design delivers high-quality signal transfer, ensuring optimal performance. This Insignia SATA III Hard Drive Cable is 2 feet in length, allowing flexible placement.
Customer Rating
3
They do the job...
on January 22, 2021
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
I needed some SATA cables to complete a build - BB made it convenient. These were used to connect some WD Gold Datacenter drives in a striped array within a desktop build.
Length of ownership: 24
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5
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4
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3
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For the true taste of full-blown RGB gaming, look no further than the Razer Cynosa V2. With individually backlit gaming keys powered by Razer Chroma RGB, customize the keyboard to your heart~s content and enjoy a new level of gaming immersion made possible by dynamic lighting effects.
Customer Rating
3
Average...
on January 11, 2021
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
I wanted a backlit keyboard that was wired, and RGB backlighting is the most common. This was a gift, but I had pre-screened it prior to purchase... I didn't want a mechanical keyboard as I like a shorter throw on the keystroke, and they make too much noise. But I wanted backlighting and media controls... This keyboard does the job, but it's pretty average. It has a standard layout, with media controls in the upper left hand corner. Everything works without having to install any drivers.
I took a look at the drivers, but it looked like they were pre-packaged with a bunch of bloat-ware, so I put it away for now. Other cons include the characters which require a shift key, are labeled below the standard character for that key, and it's already developed some "squeaky" keys - especially the space key. Changing RGB modes is not available unless the drivers are loaded...
Length of ownership: 18
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4
Quality
3
Value
3
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The UHD 4K monitor that does it all. At 32" and 16:9 screen ratio, LG's UHD monitor features great color, contrast, clarity, detail and responsiveness. It shines as a productivity powerhouse, delivering a flexible workstation experience and easy setup, yet amplifies gaming with cutting-edge features and elevates entertainment with HDR10 and AMD FreeSync.
Customer Rating
4
A good budget 4K monitor...
on January 11, 2021
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
A "budget" 4K monitor that's great if you don't want to do gaming. I use it for photo curating and other desktop business applications. I also watch movies in 4K. The color is pretty accurate, and there numerous modes available depending on your use. The menu system is pretty easy to use, and with 2 HDMI and one DP inputs, it's easy to switch between them - I have a 4K surveillance system on one of the other inputs. It comes with speakers, and they are functional, but I use other dedicated speakers in a 5.1 setup. A 2 meter HDMI and DP cable (each) is included in the package.
I did get one that failed within 2 weeks - BB took it back and ordered me a new one w/o having to hit a CC again. Other cons include no height or swivel adjustment with only a tilt up/down adjustment. There are no Windows drivers in included CD-ROM, only a user manual, and I couldn't find any specialized drivers at LG. This is a 30 HZ monitor, so if you need a high frame rate, you should look elsewhere.
Length of ownership: 12
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Quality
4
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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Take your music anywhere with this LG PK5 portable Bluetooth speaker. It provides up to 18 hours of premium sound per charge and turns anywhere into a nightclub with its LED party lighting. The water-resistant design makes this LG PK5 portable Bluetooth speaker the perfect accessory for the pool or beach.
Customer Rating
4
Versatile, and it works...
on May 4, 2020
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
Mine came as part of a deal with a TV, but now that I have it, it's fun and I use it a lot. Connects easily and quickly to any of the phones in our family, holds a decent charge, and sounds pretty good.
The USB connection is Type C, and the cable is only one meter long. A little longer would be nice since this is bulkier than a phone or tablet.
Length of ownership: 16
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Quality
4
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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Bring a cinema-quality experience home with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player. The HCX processor maximizes the visual appeal of 4K UHD images to display your favorite films in stunning picture quality. Smart networking technology lets you create your own home streaming network with this Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player.
Customer Rating
4
Basic, but it works!
on May 4, 2020
Posted by: Tomm
Verified Purchase:Yes
This player ticks the minimum boxes I needed:
- media over DNLA, check
- media from USB flash drives, check
- 4K, Blu-ray, DVD - all look great - check
- media from USB flash drives, check
- 4K, Blu-ray, DVD - all look great - check
If you want a basic 4K player that works, this one will.
Length of ownership: 10
Mobile Submission: false
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Ease of Use
4
Quality
4
Value
4
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Get optimal gaming performance with this NZXT Kraken cooling fan. The fluid dynamic bearing delivers quiet operation, while the LED ring and rotatable top let you create remarkable visual effects. This NZXT Kraken cooling fan has fine nylon mesh sleeves that protect the tubing for impressive durability, and the CAM integration lets you manage performance with simple button clicks.
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The UHD 4K monitor that does it all. At 32" and 16:9 screen ratio, LG's UHD monitor features great color, contrast, clarity, detail and responsiveness. It shines as a productivity powerhouse, delivering a flexible workstation experience and easy setup, yet amplifies gaming with cutting-edge features and elevates entertainment with HDR10 and AMD FreeSync.
Would this monitor be good to use for editing photos with Photoshop and Lightroom?
One of the reasons I purchased this monitor was to curate and manage photos. It's advertised to be to provide 95% color accuracy, and it is much better than previous monitors I've used. But those were FHD monitors and this is UHD. I haven't compared it against any of the monitors that advertise higher accuracy, but all of those were at least $100 more, which was another consideration for me. It's good enough for me, but I'm sure there are better.
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