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Equip your camera with this SanDisk SDSDXWA-128G-ANCIN Extreme PLUS UHS-1 memory card. The shockproof and weather-resistant build is ideal for outdoor adventures, while write speeds of up to 90MB/sec. allow smooth 4K video recording. Featuring a 128GB capacity, this SanDisk Extreme PLUS UHS-1 memory card holds large files, and read speeds of up to 190MB/sec. deliver fast performance.
Customer Rating
5
Sandisk is a reliable brand
on December 19, 2024
Posted by: MichaelZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent memory card that does exactly what it is supposed to do.
Length of ownership: 15
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your high-drain devices running with Energizer MAX D Alkaline Batteries. Energizer provides long lasting power for your everyday devices, whether you need replacement D cell batteries for high-tech flashlights or backup batteries for your child's toys. Made to last, not to leak, these Energizer D batteries have a shelf life of up to 10 years, so they're ready to keep your devices operating when you need them most. Depend on Energizer MAX D batteries to fuel your everyday electronics, whether you're at home, work or play.
Customer Rating
5
Energizer batteries offer high-quality performance
on March 18, 2024
Posted by: MichaelZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
Energizer batteries are much better than the Insignia brand of batteries sold by Best Buy. The Insignia brand is outright terrible. The two best brands of batteries are Energizer and Duracell. The worst batteries out there are Insignia.
Length of ownership: 16
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
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4
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Save and transfer your personal files with this SanDisk SDCZ96-128G-A46 Ultra Eco USB flash drive. The keyring loop and compact design enhance portability, while the 128GB storage capacity provides ample space for large multimedia files. This SanDisk Ultra Eco USB flash drive features a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, delivering data rates of up to 100MB/sec.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Constant Transfer Rate
on March 18, 2024
Posted by: MichaelZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
This SanDisk USB Flash Drive is much faster than USB Flash Drives I've used from companies such as PNY, Teamgroup, and Silicon Power. The ones from Teamgroup and Silicon Power actually had video files transferred, which resulted in corrupted files. The Silicon Power Flash Drive even was unreadable and completely forced my Hisense U8K TV into a mode that forced the U8K TV into being frozen until a "Hard Reset" was done on the TV by using a paper click to hold down the "Reset" button on the TV.
This SanDisk USB Flash Drive has an excellent Password type of program pre-installed onto it. If you have profiles you would like to keep secure, this would help you out quite a bit.
This SanDisk USB also comes with a pre-installed format of "FAT32," even in the 128GB version I purchased. This is helpful, because Windows only allows a partition using the "FAT32" format to be created up to 32GB at a time. You can use other apps to make it so FAT32 is used to make an individual partition larger than 32GB, but it is nice that SanDisk has the entire partition as a 128GB "FAT32" partition due to the fact that a TV I use to watch a lot of movies on is only compatible with "FAT32" and is not compatible with "NTFS" or "exFAT."
This SanDisk USB Flash Drive transfers files up to 4GB in size in FAT32. The files are very smooth between 80MB/s to 100MB/s the entire time.
In comparison, the brands such as PNY, TeamGroup, and Silicon Power will be incredibly slow with wide ranges of "highs" and "lows" that go from 32MB/s down to only 2MB/s back and forth the entire time like some sort of ping pong ball. The SanDisk Flash Drive is much better and far more "constant" with the data transfer rate.
Length of ownership: 20
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Quality
5
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The perfect choice for creators, IT professionals or everyday users, the latest 870 EVO has indisputable performance, reliability and compatibility built upon Samsung~s pioneering technology.
Customer Rating
5
The Samsung SSD is High-Quality
on March 18, 2024
Posted by: MichaelZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Samsung SSD offers excellent performance. I purchased other brands from other companies. The Samsung SSD booted up the fastest - albeit by only a slight margin.
I tested my laptop with three different SSDs - each with DRAM. The SK Hynix SSD and Crucial SSD both took 18 seconds for the laptop to boot up. The Samsung SSD took 17 seconds for the laptop to boot up.
In the most technical sense the Samsung SSD offered the best performance. However, the Samsung SSD was the most expensive. At the time, I didn't mind because this was only a $5 difference for the 500GB versions of the SSD products.
However, Samsung has significantly increased the prices of their SSDs since then - especially for the 1TB and 2TB versions. Other manufacturers did not raise prices in such a way. As a result, I would personally suggest buying the other brands. There is virtually no difference in performance.
Length of ownership: 681
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Carry data securely with this PNY Elite MicroSD memory card. The 32GB capacity provides sufficient space to store photos, videos and music, and the 100MB/sec. transfer speed lets you save files quickly. This PNY Elite MicroSD memory card is compatible with smartphones, tablets and action cameras, so you can access media wherever you go.
Customer Rating
5
PNY Card is fine - Stay Away from Boost Phones!
on February 20, 2024
Posted by: MichaelZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
The PNY Elite Micro SDHC cards work exactly the way they are supposed to. I rate the memory cards fine.
My problem is the way Best Buy refuses to provide returns after 14 days. This is absurd. And the price of Best Buy insurance is AWFUL on items such as TV sets. I no longer buy TV sets or appliances from Best Buy.
I also encourage people to stay away from Boost Mobile phone services. Boost has a 10-Day Policy that Best Buy never mentions on any receipts. If you return the Phone on "Day 11," which is within the 14-Day Best Buy Policy, you get your money back on the defective phone; however, you learn you are stuck with a subscription to Boost for 11 more months! Boost does NOT let you out of that subscription!
Length of ownership: 671
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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Roku Streaming Stick 4K is the easiest way to give any 4K TV the ultimate upgrade to America~s #1 TV streaming platform*. Start streaming in a snap and enjoy 500+ free TV channels with live news, weather, sports coverage, and more. Watch your favorites in stunning 4K, Dolby Vision, and rich HDR10+ colors packed into this slim Roku player with long-range Wi-Fi. The sleek, portable design won~t block neighboring HDMI ports, so you can switch from streaming to gaming with ease. Plus, it stays hidden behind your TV, keeping wires neatly out of sight. *Based on hours streamed~Hypothesis Group
Customer Rating
5
$25 was a Great Price to pay for Roku Streak Stick
on February 3, 2024
Posted by: MichaelZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
Roku is exactly what I needed for my TV. Comcast has continued to raise TV prices while also lowering what you receive. I was not willing or able to continue wasting money on Comcast.
I was able to get this Roku device on sale for $24.99. I see Best Buy has already raised the price to $39.99. Perhaps someone from Comcast has started working for Best Buy.
The Roku menu is easy to understand, but there needs to be a better way of adding "Favorites" to the "Favorites" Menu. The way things are now, you painstakingly must at the channels one at a time in a way that takes about 20 seconds per channel. In comparison, Google TV has it so you simply click "Enter" to add the channel as a "Favorite." I wish Roku would do that.
Roku has a channel for virtually everything. There is a channel that is all Twilight Zone episodes, a channel that is all Outer Limit episodes, a channel that is all Star Trek episodes, a channel that is all Ice Road Truckers, a channel that is all Transformers, a channel that is all Three's Company. There are HUNDREDS of channels like this! It is excellent.
The channels are set up so you watch the channels for free, with commercials. Sort of like how you "pay" for Comcast in order to watch TV channels with commercials. Obviously Roku is a superior service.
You can also download other "apps" for additional channels that might be available.
You can even watch your Local News and listen to all sorts of Music Channels and Music Video channels if you wanted to.
I could never get any TV Antenna to work in the kitchen area of our home. We connected a Roku Streaming Stick to this TV. Now people go to the kitchen to watch TV during times when the living room is being used for something like a movie or news.
Length of ownership: 66
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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They~re just batteries ~ until your remote control is dead. The Best Buy essentials BE- BAAA48PK AAA Batteries (48-Pack) deliver consistent power to a wide variety of compatible toys and electronics. This pack contains 48 alkaline AAA batteries, providing you with enough backups for when you need them. Safe and environmentally friendly, they are also mercury- and cadmium-free. They deliver a reliable charge with a 1,300 mAh capacity and 1.5 V of power, ensuring your remote controls, toys, cameras and other electronics are ready to go. Be prepared for the next time you need power with alkaline batteries Backed by Best Buy.
Customer Rating
1
Best Buy Batteries are Too Weak
on February 3, 2024
Posted by: MichaelZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought the Best Buy batteries to try to save a little bit of money. But it was obvious there was no savings. The Best Buy batteries are so weak it pays to buy a better brand. Batteries are one of the products where you pay for what you get.
Length of ownership: 562
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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1
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1
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1
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LG UHD TV is your ticket to a stunning picture. Get easy access to new and popular apps like Disney+, the Apple TV app, Sling and more. Elevate entertainment with surround sound, auto picture settings of Filmmaker Mode~ and convenient updates of Sports Alert.
Customer Rating
3
Good TV, but Poor Service from Best Buy - as usual
on February 3, 2024
Posted by: MichaelZ
This LG TV set had very good visual quality for its price. But, there are two fundamental reasons I'm rating this TV with the score of only a 3 out of 5.
First, the legs are at the end of the TV and are not adjustable. Whoever came up with the idea of putting legs on the outside of these LARGE and WIDE TV sets needs to be FIRED!
Most TV stands DO NOT have the width needed to properly work with a TV set that has legs on the outside. My TV stand actually "wide" enough, but the TV stand has a 45-degree angle so the TV stand gets thinner towards the outside. As a result, the TV stand is not "deep" enough at the "outside" - which is where the legs of the TV set are.
TV companies need to had "adjustable legs" in multiple spots. And TV companies should also be using a "base" in the middle. That is where the support of the TV should be.
Second, Best Buy repeatedly told me this TV set would be delivered. But every time the TV set was supposed to be delivered, the TV never arrived! We would call Best Buy and we would repeatedly be told, "The TV must not have been on the delivery truck."
This failure with deliveries went on for an entire year! Eventually Best Buy called to say, "We must cancel this TV order, because we no longer have the TV in stock."
This was even more annoying, because the TV was purchased with a 10% Birthday Coupon that saved a LOT of money! Best Buy would then NOT honor that coupon on the next TV set we tried to purchase!
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
5
Sound Quality
5
Brightness
4
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These Sony ZX Series MDRZX110/BLK headphones feature neodymium magnets and 30mm drivers for powerful, reinforced sound. Enjoy your favorite songs with lush bass response thanks to the Acoustic Bass Booster technology.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Headphones for Excellent Value
on February 3, 2024
Posted by: MichaelZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent headphones for an excellent price. 25 years ago, I had several people tell me, "The most overpriced items you will ever see are 'Speakers.'" Those people were correct.
Headphones are the exact same way. It is absurd the way companies such as Bose and others was literally THIRTY times as much money as Sony for their headphones. Read the reviews and you clearly see people say there is no noticeable different in quality between the inexpensive headphones from various manufacturers and the expensive headphones.
I learned this same lesson with electric razors. I first bought an electric razor for $30. I then bought one for $100. It was at that point when I realized the quality was the same. Both of them simply cut hair. The way companies now want $300 for electric razors is absurd. Those cheap ones for $30 are just as good.
It would be nice if Sony charged good prices like this on their TV sets. Now I just buy other brands that cost a lot less and actually offer better performance than Sony.
Length of ownership: 445
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
Comfort
5
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These stainless-steel washing machine fill hoses are ideal for connecting most washing machines to hot and cold water.
Customer Rating
5
Well-Made Hose
on February 3, 2024
Posted by: MichaelZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a high-quality stainless-steel product. The water transfers very well to the dishwasher. We have well water with minerals in it. This hose does a great job of fighting against the rust.
Length of ownership: 415
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Ease of Use
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The Award-winning Hisense U8 Series Mini-LED TV just got even better. With Peak Brightness 1500 and more than double the local dimming zones as last year, along with Quantum Dot Color, Dolby Vision HDR, and Low Reflecton panel technology, the U8 delivers unmatched brightness, contrast and detail. And, with Dolby Atmos and an upgraded 50w 2.1.2 multi-channel audio system, the U8 creates an immersive cinema experience in your home. In additon, the U8 is compatible with the new Wifi 6E router protocol and includes a NEXTGEN TV ATSC 3.0 tuner making the U8 virtually future-proof. With the Google TV OS and Hands-Free Voice Control, searching for and playing all your favorite content is simple and seamless. Just say ~Hey Google~. The U8 also got more upgrades for the gaming enthusiast including a 144Hz VRR panel, Dolby Vision Gaming and FreeSync Premium Pro for an enhanced gaming experience. And, be2er also just got bigger with the U8H now available in an 85~ screen size.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5Half dark screen problem
By EricG
Honestly, I'm giving two stars instead of one because the tv looks great watching movies, playing ps5, and anything else. My problem is I bought the tv in August and I had to have it replaced in October because half the screen was darker then the other half. The new tv was put up and installed by geek squad I thought easy fix. Here we are a month and a day since I got the replacement tv and the exact same thing happened again. I guess I just got unlucky maybe but now I'll have to deal with best buy and get another tv and wait a week before I get another one.
MichaelZ
Marine City, MI
Best Buy did NOT replace my Hisense U8K
November 23, 2023
I bought the Hisense U8K 75" version. The number of technical glitches is TERRIBLE. My TV had the exact same problems you have described - and many others. For example, the USB input allows you to play movies when the card is formatted in NTFS mode. However, if you watch the movie for a certain length of time and expect to come back and finish watching the movie after watching the news or watching the movie the next day, you will see a HUGE problem. When you push either "Play" or "OK" on the remote control in order to start watching the movie again, the movie will play for about one-tenth of a second, and then automatically shut itself off. This is TERRIBLE.
Another problem is if you try to play mp4 or mkv movies that do not include Subtitles, after a while you will randomly see the "Chapter" number pop up. I have this on video. There is nothing on the screen, and then suddenly you see "Chapter 5." The words "Chapter 5" then stay on the screen the entire time, until it changes to "Chapter 6." Then you see "Chapter 6" the entire time until "Chapter 7" is visible. The only way to get rid of this is if you select "Menu," and then turn "Subtitles" Off, even though that is not technically a "Subtitle." The problem is when you watch an MKV move that actually does have Subtitles. The "Chapter" words would be visible OVER the actual "Subtitles" that are meant to be seen!!!
Another glitch is with movies that were ripped into the resolution of 1280x720p that included the aspect ratio of 2.35:1 with black bars at the top and bottom. When you watch these movies with the USB card, the Hisense U8K always "Stretches" the movie vertically in all settings - which is NOT the way the movies were originally meant to be seen. This causes the movies to look TERRIBLE. For example, a "Circle" because an "Elliptical" on the screen, and does NOT look normal.
Another glitch is that when you leave a USB card in the Hisense U8K with the intent of watching movies the next day, you will notice that when you turn the Power button "On," the TV will say, "Ejecting USB Device." That is STUPID. Why in the world would I want the USB Device "Ejected" when I am turning the Power "On" with the intent to watch movies. Ironically, the USB device is still selectable as an "Input," even though the TV just told you the USB card was just "Ejected." But, don't count on watching any movie you have previously tried to watch. The FIRST time you watch a movie, the TV will allow you to watch the movie. But AFTER THAT, you will only see the movie for about one-tenth of a second before the TV turns the movie off.
Another glitch was very severe. I have no idea why it occurred. I have a large 256GB USB 3.0 card from a company called Silicon Power. Multiple PCs confirmed there is nothing wrong with this USB card, and there are no errors. The device is formatted in NTFS. I connected the USB card to the TV, and then suddenly I got a message telling me, "Android Error. Your USB card may contain data that is corrupt." The options on the screen said, "Try Again, Press Any Button" and "To Do a System Restart, Hold Any Button." ... Fair enough. ... The problem is, NO BUTTON WORKED AT ALL!!! ... This message was STUCK ON THE SCREEN!!!
I eventually decided to unplug the AC Adapter from the TV in order to do a "Soft Reset." I waited a few minutes before plugging the TV back in. But when I plugged the TV back in, this "Error" message was still on the screen!
I then needed to do TWO HOURS of research online before I found out how to do the "Hard Reset" for the U8K. On the back of the TV near the HDMI Inputs, there is a small hole that says "Reset." If you insert a paperclip into this hole and press it for several seconds, there will be a "Hard Reset" done to put every setting back to the original specifications of the manufacturer. This removed the "Android Error" message from the screen; however, the other errors I spoke of continued to exist.
There are also many other errors, such as the fact that the eARC/ARC channel does NOT work properly on HDMI Input 3. The TV refuses to allow you to select "eARC/ARC" as the Sound Output if you select "Enhanced" on HDMI Input 3. You can only select "TV Speakers" or "Optical." The choice of "ARC" is NOT selectable. If you change TV Input 3 from "Enhanced" to either "Standard" or "Auto," the TV will suddenly allow "HDMI ARC" to be selected so you can press "Home" and listen to things such as YouTube and Netflix as a Sound Output.
Another error was virtually unbelievable, but it happened. On Comcast, when I would select the "XFinity" button, the Comcast menu on the screen would initially say "Guide." There were no problems. I would then press the "right" arrow so the Comcast menu on the screen would then say "Saved." I would then press the "right" arro so the Comcast menu on the screen would then say, "On Demand." At that point, the HDMI Input 3 of the U8K TV would stop working. I would suddenly see a message from the U8K TV that said, "No Signal or Weak Signal. Check Your HDMI Connections."
This would happen EVERY time the "On Demand" option was selected. Initially, the only way I found to cause this message from the TV to go away was to unplug the HDMI cable, and then plug the HDMI cable back in to the TV. When I would do this, Comcast would be fine and the DVR would still be "On Demand." I later found ways around this - all of which were very annoying.
For example, I found if you press "Input" on the TV remote control in order to select a "Different" Input, and then come back to the Input of TV Input 3, the message saying, "No Signal or Weak Signal. Check Your HDMI Connections" was gone. The screen would again be saying, "On Demand." Then, just for the heck of it, I decided to select "HDMI Input 3," even though the TV was already on HDMI Input 3. When I did this, the screen message saying, "No Signal or Weak Signal. Check Your HDMI Connections" disappeared and I could once again see "On Demand." This indisputably confirmed the problem was a technical glitch in the Hisense TV. People should NOT have to press the "Input" button on the TV remote control every time the Comcast remote control reaches the option of "On Demand."
I then tested the TV with different HDMI cables that were fully certified and shorter distances. The exact same problems occurred. There is no doubt the HDMI cables are NOT the cause of these problems.
At a later point in time, the problems with the Comcast incompatibility stopped taking place. Comcast has Firmware Updates on a daily basis. I'm wondering if one of my reports to Comcast Technical Support is the reason why this particular glitch stopped taking place. Hisense needs to release Firmware Updates to fix the other problems I have described, too.
Best Buy absolutely REFUSED to either "Exchange" this TV or do any form of "Refund" or "Store Credit." I told Best Buy "Store Credit" would be fine. I just want a DIFFERENT type of TV, because this TV is TERRIBLE the way it doesn't even let me play USB movies!!!
The initial person I spoke with from Best Buy said, "I would be glad to give you store credit." But when she put me on hold, she came back saying "The team at Geek Squad will not allow this Return or Exchange." I was then told my problem would be "Escalated" and I would receive a return call from "Corporate Best Buy." I got the phone call the next day; however, I wish I hadn't, because the Best Buy Corporate representative was so rude.
An incredibly RUDE woman named "Helena" told me I was NOT going to be allowed to Return or Exchange the Hisense TV set. I asked to speak to the Supervisor of Helena, but Helena said, "I don't have a Supervisor; I am Best Buy Corporate." I said, "So you are in Minnesota?" But Helena did not respond to that. I said, "Well, I guess I will need to take this matter to the Board of Best Buy Corporate." Helena then hung up on me. For the record, I have that entire conversation on audio recording. I never swore, I never raised my voice, and I was 100% professional the entire time.
BOTTOM LINE: I am never going to purchase another produce from Best Buy again. I'm not even using this Best Buy Visa Credit Card anymore, because I don't want those "Rewards" that expire anyways.
The hypocrisy from Best Buy is terrible. I never would have needed to buy this U8K TV if Best Buy would have simply "Delivered" the LG TV I ordered over a year ago. For an entire YEAR, I would be told, "Your LG TV is scheduled for Delivery." I waited home with my family all day on each day of scheduled delivery, but Best Buy would never show up. Every time this happened, I would call Best Buy and say, "Why did you not deliver the TV?" I was always told, "The TV must not have been on the truck. We will need to schedule a new date for Delivery." This happened MANY TIMES!!! Eventually, after an ENTIRE YEAR, Best Buy called and said, "That product is no longer in stock, so we need to cancel the order."
Even after I went through a YEAR of waiting on Best Buy to deliver the LG TV set, I end up hearing from Best Buy, "We are NOT going to Exchange this Hisense TV or give Store Credit at Best Buy."
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The Award-winning Hisense U8 Series Mini-LED TV just got even better. With Peak Brightness 1500 and more than double the local dimming zones as last year, along with Quantum Dot Color, Dolby Vision HDR, and Low Reflecton panel technology, the U8 delivers unmatched brightness, contrast and detail. And, with Dolby Atmos and an upgraded 50w 2.1.2 multi-channel audio system, the U8 creates an immersive cinema experience in your home. In additon, the U8 is compatible with the new Wifi 6E router protocol and includes a NEXTGEN TV ATSC 3.0 tuner making the U8 virtually future-proof. With the Google TV OS and Hands-Free Voice Control, searching for and playing all your favorite content is simple and seamless. Just say ~Hey Google~. The U8 also got more upgrades for the gaming enthusiast including a 144Hz VRR panel, Dolby Vision Gaming and FreeSync Premium Pro for an enhanced gaming experience. And, be2er also just got bigger with the U8H now available in an 85~ screen size.
Does the 2023 U8 75" TV in America use a VA Panel or does it use an IPS Panel? What are the Viewing Ranges from the Side Angles and the Top-Down Angles?
3 years ago
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MichaelZ
The Award-winning Hisense U8 Series Mini-LED TV just got even better. With Peak Brightness 1500 and more than double the local dimming zones as last year, along with Quantum Dot Color, Dolby Vision HDR, and Low Reflecton panel technology, the U8 delivers unmatched brightness, contrast and detail. And, with Dolby Atmos and an upgraded 50w 2.1.2 multi-channel audio system, the U8 creates an immersive cinema experience in your home. In additon, the U8 is compatible with the new Wifi 6E router protocol and includes a NEXTGEN TV ATSC 3.0 tuner making the U8 virtually future-proof. With the Google TV OS and Hands-Free Voice Control, searching for and playing all your favorite content is simple and seamless. Just say ~Hey Google~. The U8 also got more upgrades for the gaming enthusiast including a 144Hz VRR panel, Dolby Vision Gaming and FreeSync Premium Pro for an enhanced gaming experience. And, be2er also just got bigger with the U8H now available in an 85~ screen size.
Why is the Hisense U8 2023 75" so much more expensive than the 2022 75"? The reason people were interested in the 2022 U8H 75" was because it was $1499 and now is $1399. The 2023 75" U8 is over 50% more expensive. Will Hisense lower 2023 U8 prices?
3 years ago
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MichaelZ
TCL QM8 Class Smart TVs combine stunning 4K HDR and Mini-LED technology in a bold, brushed metal bezel-less design for a true flagship TV experience. QLED Quantum Dot technology and the HDR ULTRA with Dolby Vision IQ you can enjoy enhanced contrast, vivid colors, and fine details. TCL~s High Brightness ULTRA Direct LED Backlight produces up to 2,000 nits peak brightness for dazzling specular highlights, perfect for any viewing environment. MINI-LED ULTRA with up to 2300+ zones adapt to on-screen content for deep blacks without image blooming powered by TCL's AIPQ Engine Gen 3, an advanced processor optimizing each scene with machine learning for an unrivaled cinematic experience. 120Hz native panel refresh rate with Motion Rate 480 focuses on best-in-class motion clarity producing smooth video playback. With Game Accelerator 240 and Auto Game Mode gameplay is blistering fast keeping you ahead of the competition. For a no compromise experience the TCL Q Class Smart TVs are the ultimate 4K Mini LED TVs.
1. Does QM8 use an IPS or a VA panel? 2. How good are the Side-Viewing and Top-Down Viewing Angles? 3. Can the USB port use a 4-port USB-Hub to add extra USB ports for hard drives and flash drives? 4. Can QM8 play MKV and MP4 videos from USB?
3 years ago
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MichaelZ
Designed for the latest PlayStation5, PlayStation4, and PC titles, G29 Driving Force features dual-motor force feedback and quiet helical gearing. On-wheel controls and RPM/Shift indicator LEDs help you make crisp, fluid gear transitions, while the pedals provide a quick, controlled response. Driving Force is built for comfort and durability with hand-stitched leather and stainless steel components.
Is this product also compatible with the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and the Xbox One and Xbox 360? If not, why would you not include those devices in compatibility for this price; that is completely absurd not to include them.
3 years ago
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MichaelZ
Experience our greatest of all time. This trailblazer of Samsung TVs doesn~t just boast amazing tech specs. It~s got style, too with a virtually bezel-free design that~s as wow-inspiring and guest impressing as the picture itself. Samsung~s Neo QLED 8K delivers unparalleled picture quality and mind-blowing sound. The powerful processor transforms your favorite content into stunning 8K, and the smallest details come to life with our iconic Quantum Mini LED technology complemented by lifelike sound with Dolby Atmos, Object Tracking Sound Pro and Q-Symphony 3.0.
QUESTIONS FOR SAMSUNG: Do people at Samsung realize there's no content with native 8K resolution - other than your "demos" showing what 8K looks like if you are on top of a skyscraper looking down at people? Why are you price gouging with this high cost?
3 years, 1 month ago
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MichaelZ
Take professional-looking photos with this Canon DSLR camera bundle. The 24.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures the smallest details, even in low light, and the optical image stabilizer technology ensures handheld shots are sharp. The 18-55mm lens included in this Canon DSLR camera bundle is suitable for taking wide-angle pictures or zooming in for portraits..
Is Canon INSANE charging such OVERWHELMINGLY HIGH PRICES for cameras? The cheapest one like this is $399. Others are over $3,000. Does Canon realize large new TV sets and even used cars can be purchased for that much money? It is "Price Gouging."
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MichaelZ
With the INZONE M3 gaming monitor, react fast with super smooth 240Hz refresh rate. DisplayHDR 400 certification and over 99% coverage of the sRGB spectrum fills your games with a wide range of rich, vibrant colors for breathtaking immersive gaming. Support for Nvidia G-SYNC and HDMI 2.1 VRR compatibility virtually eliminates screen tearing for smoother gameplay. Built for next-level gaming performance, the INZONE M3 puts you a step ahead of your competitors.
Does this monitor use a panel based on the technology known as "6-Bit plus FRC" or "8-Bit" or "8-Bit plus FRC" or "10-Bit" for the color? Also, does this monitor have the ability to display 4K resolution? If not, why does it cost so much?
3 years, 4 months ago
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MichaelZ
Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx 23.8" Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Monitor with AMD Radeon FREESYNC Technology, Up to 165Hz, Up to 0.5ms, HDR 10, 99% sRGB, (2 x HDMI 2.0 Ports & 1 x Display Port)
Does this monitor panel use the technology called "6-Bit plus FRC" or the technology called "8-Bit" or the technology called "8-Bit plus FRC" or the technology called "10-Bit"? Can you verify this, please.
3 years, 4 months ago
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MichaelZ
Experience borderless freedom with AOC 27B2H computer monitor.This sleek and functional 27 inch Full HD 1920x1080 LED-lit display boasts a durable stand in black finish and an elegant 3-sided frameless design. Its 27-inch IPS panel offers great versatility through good color accuracy and wide gamut coverage, so every image you see will be more vivid and lifelike. The 178/178 degree extra wide viewing display also offers superb color uniformity at any viewing angle. Thanks to Flicker-Free technology, you can revel in the exquisite details of your favorite films, immerse yourself in gorgeous AAA video games, and scroll through long documents without straining your eyes. AOC 27B2H is perfectly made for the office and retail environment with its built-in cable management in the extra stable stand. Simplify your cabling and declutter for a cleaner look. Taking it a step further, 27B2H can also be wall or desk mounted with the VESA compatible mounting holes, for an even more streamlined and ergonomic setup.
Does this monitor panel use the technology referred to as "6-Bit plus FRC" or does this monitor panel use the technology referred to as "8-Bit"? Can you please verify this.
3 years, 4 months ago
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MichaelZ
Set up a gaming station with this LG 24-inch Full HD monitor. AMD Radeon FreeSync technology eliminates screen tearing and stuttering, letting you play AAA titles smoothly, while the IPS display with a wide viewing angle delivers bright, vivid visuals from almost any direction. This LG 24-inch Full HD monitor has an antiglare coating for minimizing reflections.
Does this monitor panel use the technology referred to as "6-Bit plus FRC" or does this monitor panel use the technology referred to as "8-Bit"? Can you please verify this.
3 years, 4 months ago
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MichaelZ
The Award-winning Hisense U8 Series Mini-LED TV just got even better. With Peak Brightness 1500 and more than double the local dimming zones as last year, along with Quantum Dot Color, Dolby Vision HDR, and Low Reflecton panel technology, the U8 delivers unmatched brightness, contrast and detail. And, with Dolby Atmos and an upgraded 50w 2.1.2 multi-channel audio system, the U8 creates an immersive cinema experience in your home. In additon, the U8 is compatible with the new Wifi 6E router protocol and includes a NEXTGEN TV ATSC 3.0 tuner making the U8 virtually future-proof. With the Google TV OS and Hands-Free Voice Control, searching for and playing all your favorite content is simple and seamless. Just say ~Hey Google~. The U8 also got more upgrades for the gaming enthusiast including a 144Hz VRR panel, Dolby Vision Gaming and FreeSync Premium Pro for an enhanced gaming experience. And, be2er also just got bigger with the U8H now available in an 85~ screen size.
Does the 2023 U8 75" TV in America use a VA Panel or does it use an IPS Panel? What are the Viewing Ranges from the Side Angles and the Top-Down Angles?
It is VERY DISAPPOINTING to hear this product uses an "8-Bit Panel with FRC" in order to "Simulate" the "10-Bit" HDR. This means the "12-Bit" DolbyVision is something that cannot reasonably be "Simulated" at all. Looks like I will be buying a different product from a different manufacturer. Hisense is lying by saying, "This TV is futureproof," when it uses outdated 8-Bit technology that isn't even truly compatible with DolbyVision.
3 years ago
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MichaelZ
The Award-winning Hisense U8 Series Mini-LED TV just got even better. With Peak Brightness 1500 and more than double the local dimming zones as last year, along with Quantum Dot Color, Dolby Vision HDR, and Low Reflecton panel technology, the U8 delivers unmatched brightness, contrast and detail. And, with Dolby Atmos and an upgraded 50w 2.1.2 multi-channel audio system, the U8 creates an immersive cinema experience in your home. In additon, the U8 is compatible with the new Wifi 6E router protocol and includes a NEXTGEN TV ATSC 3.0 tuner making the U8 virtually future-proof. With the Google TV OS and Hands-Free Voice Control, searching for and playing all your favorite content is simple and seamless. Just say ~Hey Google~. The U8 also got more upgrades for the gaming enthusiast including a 144Hz VRR panel, Dolby Vision Gaming and FreeSync Premium Pro for an enhanced gaming experience. And, be2er also just got bigger with the U8H now available in an 85~ screen size.
ips or va panel????
The answer provided by the so-called "Product Expert" from Hisense was 100% worthless. Absolutely no information was provided. This information provided by another person said the 55" and 65" models use a VA panel, while the 75" model uses an IPS panel. I can only presume Hisense saw the other answer and agreed the information provided in the other answer was correct. Hisense should have clarified this, though. Hisense, if you are reading this, please clarify the information in order to confirm which size panels use a VA panel and which size panels use an IPS panel.
3 years ago
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MichaelZ
Start your system in seconds, store up to 2TB of your irreplaceable files, and upgrade with a drive you can count on. Improve your system with the Crucial~ MX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD, an SSD built on quality, speed, and security that~s all backed by helpful service and support. It~s worth it.
QUESTION FOR MICRON/CRUCIAL: How much DRAM is included with the 4TB, 2TB, 1TB, 500GB and 256GB versions? Micron's answers are confusing on Amazon - sometimes saying these models "do" include "DRAM" and listing an amount, but other times saying "No DRAM."
IdahoComputerTech, the answer you provided about "An SSD not having DRAM" is not correct.
Three companies in the world do in fact make premium SSDs that have a DRAM cache. Those companies are Samsung, Crucial, and SK Hynix.
The larger the SSD, the larger the cache of DRAM is. This is why I was asking how much DRAM is included with each version of the Crucial MX500 SSD.
The other SSDs made by other manufacturers such as PNY, Kingston, WD, and others all do not have a DRAM cache. Instead, they use the DRAM of the computer in a traditional way and instead use a "Single-Layer" form of "Cache" on the SSD. This "Single-Layer" cache is still fast, but it is not as fast as a "DRAM Cache" used by the premium models of SSD made by Samsung, Crucial, and SK Hynix.
The DRAM cache also makes it so the SSD has much longer endurance. This is why the "Warranty" of most SSDs lasts for "3 Years," which the premium SSDs that include DRAM from Samsung, Crucial, and SK Nynix all have "Warranty" that lasts "5 Years."
I hope this helps explain things.
It would be nice if Micron/Crucial would answer my question, though, in terms of the "amount" of "DRAM" this version of the SSD includes for the various models.
Three companies in the world do in fact make premium SSDs that have a DRAM cache. Those companies are Samsung, Crucial, and SK Hynix.
The larger the SSD, the larger the cache of DRAM is. This is why I was asking how much DRAM is included with each version of the Crucial MX500 SSD.
The other SSDs made by other manufacturers such as PNY, Kingston, WD, and others all do not have a DRAM cache. Instead, they use the DRAM of the computer in a traditional way and instead use a "Single-Layer" form of "Cache" on the SSD. This "Single-Layer" cache is still fast, but it is not as fast as a "DRAM Cache" used by the premium models of SSD made by Samsung, Crucial, and SK Hynix.
The DRAM cache also makes it so the SSD has much longer endurance. This is why the "Warranty" of most SSDs lasts for "3 Years," which the premium SSDs that include DRAM from Samsung, Crucial, and SK Nynix all have "Warranty" that lasts "5 Years."
I hope this helps explain things.
It would be nice if Micron/Crucial would answer my question, though, in terms of the "amount" of "DRAM" this version of the SSD includes for the various models.
3 years, 3 months ago
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MichaelZ
22~ FHD Monitor with FreeSync. Expand your desktop. Work, watch and play in Full High Definition. LG~s 22 inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) VA monitor portrays true color, bringing a clear view to your work and lifelike scenes to games, movies, shows and videos.
Why does LG offer a warranty of only 1 Year, while some LG's competitors offer a warranty of 3 Years? This indicates companies such as LG, Dell, and Samsung do not have faith in their products the way other companies have faith in their products.
That's okay. I bought the Acer monitor instead, because Acer offers a 3-Year Warranty. I realize I can spend a lot of money buying an "Extended Warranty" with the LG product, but that is money I don't need to spend at all if I buy other brands such as Acer. Rather than spending the money on an "Extended Warranty," I can use that money to buy a better monitor.
3 years, 5 months ago
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MichaelZ
22~ FHD Monitor with FreeSync. Expand your desktop. Work, watch and play in Full High Definition. LG~s 22 inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) VA monitor portrays true color, bringing a clear view to your work and lifelike scenes to games, movies, shows and videos.
Does this LG Monitor use a true 8-Bit Panel or does this LG Monitor use a Panel based on "6-Bit plus FRC" technology?
The LG representative on the Best Buy website did not answer my question of:
"Does this LG Monitor use a true 8-Bit Panel or does this LG Monitor use a Panel based on "6-Bit plus FRC" technology?"
I have found the answer, though.
The reason why LG dodged this question is because this monitor uses the inferior "6-Bit plus FRC" technology rather than the higher quality "True 8-Bit" technology.
"Does this LG Monitor use a true 8-Bit Panel or does this LG Monitor use a Panel based on "6-Bit plus FRC" technology?"
I have found the answer, though.
The reason why LG dodged this question is because this monitor uses the inferior "6-Bit plus FRC" technology rather than the higher quality "True 8-Bit" technology.
3 years, 5 months ago
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MichaelZ
Samsung~s Large 4.5 cu. ft. Capacity Top Load washer fits more in every load and cuts down on laundry time. It is equipped with Active WaterJet that lets you pretreat heavily soiled and stained clothes and Vibration Reduction Technology+ that reduces noise for quiet washing.
Best Buy's site says the drum is made of "Anodized Steel." Home Depot's site says, "Stainless Steel." I need to know which one it is made of. I don't want a drum made of "Anodized Steel." I need rust-proof "Stainless Steel." Is Best Buy's site wrong?
Samsung, the answer you provided to me about how this washing machine as a "Diamond Drum" that is made of "Steel" does NOT help me.
I asked a "SPECIFIC" question explaining the Home Depot website says this model of washing machine says the "Drum" is made of "Stainless Steel," while the Best Buy website says this model of washing machine says the "Drum" is made of "Anodized Steel." I want to know is the "Diamond Drum" made of "Stainless Steel" that will rust or not?
If the answer is "Yes," Why have you not corrected the Best Buy website that lists all the Samsung machines as "Anodized Steel" rather than "Stainless Steel"?
It very much looks like Samsung was trying to weasel out of answering that question.
I asked a "SPECIFIC" question explaining the Home Depot website says this model of washing machine says the "Drum" is made of "Stainless Steel," while the Best Buy website says this model of washing machine says the "Drum" is made of "Anodized Steel." I want to know is the "Diamond Drum" made of "Stainless Steel" that will rust or not?
If the answer is "Yes," Why have you not corrected the Best Buy website that lists all the Samsung machines as "Anodized Steel" rather than "Stainless Steel"?
It very much looks like Samsung was trying to weasel out of answering that question.
3 years, 6 months ago
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MichaelZ
For those looking for the best in the latest television technologies, the U8H should be a top contender. The most exciting 2022 upgrade is Mini-LED. With Mini-LEDs that are 50x smaller than traditional LED lights, local dimming and contrast control reproduce incredible black and white levels within the same scene like never before in the series. The U8H is now compatible with the Wifi 6e router protocol. Streaming from the wide selection of Google TV apps is now easier and smoother when connected to a dedicated router channel that won~t be competing with other connected devices on the same router. For gamers, the U8H now comes equipped with Dolby Vision Gaming and FreeSync Premium Pro for enhanced gaming picture contrast and even smoother, tear-free motion. And lastly, the U8H now comes with a 2-year warranty and is available in a 75~ screen size. 2021 was a huge year for the Hisense U8H series and with so many upgrades, 2022 looks to be just as promising.
Why does the U8H say it is HDR (10-Bit) and Dolby Vision (12-Bit) when a couple reviews say the panel of the U8H is only 8-Bit?
The answer from Hisense Product Expert is confirmed to be wrong. I have seen multiple reviews confirming and verifying the U8H does NOT have a "True 10-Bit" or "True 12-Bit" Panel. Instead, the U8H uses the watered down technology called "8-Bit plus FRC" that "simulates" a "10-Bit Panel." This "simulation" is what causes the severe problems with "Posterization" and "Bandwidth" that the U8H are confirmed to have.
3 years, 6 months ago
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MichaelZ
For those looking for the best in the latest television technologies, the U8H should be a top contender. The most exciting 2022 upgrade is Mini-LED. With Mini-LEDs that are 50x smaller than traditional LED lights, local dimming and contrast control reproduce incredible black and white levels within the same scene like never before in the series. The U8H is now compatible with the Wifi 6e router protocol. Streaming from the wide selection of Google TV apps is now easier and smoother when connected to a dedicated router channel that won~t be competing with other connected devices on the same router. For gamers, the U8H now comes equipped with Dolby Vision Gaming and FreeSync Premium Pro for enhanced gaming picture contrast and even smoother, tear-free motion. And lastly, the U8H now comes with a 2-year warranty and is available in a 75~ screen size. 2021 was a huge year for the Hisense U8H series and with so many upgrades, 2022 looks to be just as promising.
Does Hisense plan to release a Firmware Update that fixes problems with Posterization in Gaming and Movies? Does Hisense plan to release a Firmware update that fixes the problems with Dolby Vision? I need to know or I'm not opening mine that arrived.
This question was asked by me, and it received an answer saying, " Yes, there is a new firmware update that has been released." However, that does not "specifically" answer the question I asked.
The reason I say this is because on the AVS forum there are people who said there are actually "multiple" forms of "Firmware Update" that have been released. However, as of December 2, 2022, so far the people on AVS have said none of the Firmware Updates fix the problems with "Posterization."
As a result, I'm going to ask this identical question on here a second time. Please answer the question "Specifically" in a way that specifically says what the "Firmware Update" fixes - such as "Posterization."
The reason this is important to me is because I have this 75" TV in my dining area unopened. It will be difficult enough getting it out of the box. But it would be even more difficult to put it back in the box. I don't want to take the item out of the box unless I know 100% for sure that a Firmware Update fixes the problems with "Posterization."
The reason I say this is because on the AVS forum there are people who said there are actually "multiple" forms of "Firmware Update" that have been released. However, as of December 2, 2022, so far the people on AVS have said none of the Firmware Updates fix the problems with "Posterization."
As a result, I'm going to ask this identical question on here a second time. Please answer the question "Specifically" in a way that specifically says what the "Firmware Update" fixes - such as "Posterization."
The reason this is important to me is because I have this 75" TV in my dining area unopened. It will be difficult enough getting it out of the box. But it would be even more difficult to put it back in the box. I don't want to take the item out of the box unless I know 100% for sure that a Firmware Update fixes the problems with "Posterization."
3 years, 6 months ago
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MichaelZ
With even more capacity, this top load agitator washer fits more in every single load to help you check laundry off your list. LG~s innovative 4-way agitator moves clothes left and right, up and down, combining with TurboDrum technology to maximize your wash action~for a thorough clean that~s still kind to clothes. All with a streamlined control panel and silver knob and lid accents that up your style ante.
Hello I just purchased this washer I have not seen the rinse jet sprayer work at all when is it suppose to be working which wash cycle ?? It’s the blue bottom on the upper right corner inside the washer Thank you Debbie
For those looking for the best in the latest television technologies, the U8H should be a top contender. The most exciting 2022 upgrade is Mini-LED. With Mini-LEDs that are 50x smaller than traditional LED lights, local dimming and contrast control reproduce incredible black and white levels within the same scene like never before in the series. The U8H is now compatible with the Wifi 6e router protocol. Streaming from the wide selection of Google TV apps is now easier and smoother when connected to a dedicated router channel that won~t be competing with other connected devices on the same router. For gamers, the U8H now comes equipped with Dolby Vision Gaming and FreeSync Premium Pro for enhanced gaming picture contrast and even smoother, tear-free motion. And lastly, the U8H now comes with a 2-year warranty and is available in a 75~ screen size. 2021 was a huge year for the Hisense U8H series and with so many upgrades, 2022 looks to be just as promising.
Is the U9H model currently available as of October 5, 2022? If not, when is the UH9 schedule for release and what will be its price? What are the main differences between the U8H and U9H?
Hisense, you answered my question by telling me to reach out to Best Buy. But, I need to know when Hisense is going to release the UH9 TV, not when Best Buy will start carrying the UH9. As of right now, nobody carries the UH9. I just want to know when the UH9 will be released by Hisense?
3 years, 7 months ago
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MichaelZ