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- First reviewAugust 2, 2019
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Bella Classics 2-Slice Toaster: Easily heat bagels and prepare toast with this 2-slice toaster, which features a 6-setting browning dial and defrost, reheat, bagel and cancel functions. The extra-wide slots and high-lift lever facilitate toast removal.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Toaster
on February 3, 2024
Posted by: MichaelZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent toaster. This toaster is the right size and has excellent features. The toast is just right - regardless of how you like it.
Length of ownership: 178
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Ease of Use
5
Value
5
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Cook a variety of foods with this Cuisinart toaster oven. The 0.5-cu. ft. interior holds an 11-inch pizza, while the six cooking settings offer versatile preparation options. A nonstick stainless steel interior and slide-out crumb tray make cleaning a snap. This Cuisinart toaster oven has three easy-to-turn knobs to set the timer and temperature for precise control.
Customer Rating
5
Well Built Cuisinart Product
on February 3, 2024
Posted by: MichaelZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Cuisinart 6-slice Toaster Oven is an excellent product. I bought this as a gift and I constantly hear how excellent it is. I know this is true, because sometimes I get to eat the food that has been cooked in it. I often hear how well built this machine is and how easy it is to keep clean.
Length of ownership: 102
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
Ease of Use
5
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5
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The SANUS Elite Advanced Tilt TV Wall Mount features a revolutionary design, providing 5.9~ of extension on a tilting mount. Large TVs installed on traditional tilting mounts often hit the wall, limiting the maximum tilt that can be achieved. The BXT3 solves this issue by extending from the wall, offering TVs a larger tilt range better glare reduction. This makes the BXT3 the ideal tilting mount for all large TVs. Additionally, because the mount can tilt in 4 directions, cables and wires can be accessed quickly and easily while the TV is still mounted. This makes the initial hook-up and future device switches a quick and easy process.
Customer Rating
5
An Excellent Wall Mount
on February 3, 2024
Posted by: MichaelZ
This is a deluxe wall mount. This Sanus product is designed in a way that allows weight from a very large and very heavy TV set to be evenly distributed so it doesn't destroy studs or drywall.
When I look at some of the wall mounts out there, I see a HUGE TV set hanging from "one" connection, and I think, "It is only a matter of seconds until this thing snaps."
The Sanus Elite TV Wall Mount is excellent because it has multiple connectors with the TV and also connects to the wall in multiple spots. Very even distribution of weight over a large area on both the wall and the TV.
The Wall Mount allows the TV to go up and down to change its angle. The Wall Mount does not allow the TV to swivel from left to right or spin from left to right the way other models of Wall Mounts do. But, this Wall Mount is designed for LARGE TV sets that do not need to be rotated in such a way. When you put a LARGE 65" TV or 75" TV in the room, the TV will simply need to be centered on the wall.
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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-BD4PK D Batteries (4-Pack) deliver consistent power to a wide variety of compatible toys and electronics. This pack contains 4 alkaline D batteries, ensuring you have enough to power your device. Safe and environmentally friendly, they are also mercury- and cadmium-free. They deliver a long-lasting and reliable charge with a 18,000 mAh capacity and 1.5 V of power, ensuring your toys, radio receivers, flashlights and other electronics are ready to go. Keep your favorite electronics powered with alkaline batteries backed by Best Buy.
Customer Rating
1
Best Buy Batteries are Weak
on February 3, 2024
Posted by: MichaelZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
Best Buy Batteries just don't have as much power as other brands. The Best Buy batteries don't last as long. And the batteries have a knack of cutting out when you need them the most.
Length of ownership: 561
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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They~re just batteries ~ until your remote control is dead. The Best Buy essentials BE- BAA48PK AA Batteries (48-Pack) deliver consistent power to a wide variety of compatible toys and electronics. This pack contains 48 alkaline AA 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 2,900 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 Insignia Batteries are underpowered
on February 3, 2024
Posted by: MichaelZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
The Best Buy batteries last only a very short length of time. I bought them because they cost less money. But it is such a waste of time changing batteries all the time and having batteries cut out on me when I need them, I would have been better off buying a decent brand.
Length of ownership: 561
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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1
Value
1
Ease of Use
1
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The Schok Flip from Boost Mobile is the perfect blend of all the features you actually need in a modern flip-phone design with an emphasis on simplicity over size. Stay connected, get the photos and videos of events you want to remember, and then spend the rest of your time enjoying the world around. Whether for children with limited access, seniors who just want something simple, or anyone who wants to get all the features you need with none of the digital distractions.
Customer Rating
1
DO NOT BUY a Boost Mobile Product!
on February 3, 2024
Posted by: MichaelZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
Boost Mobile is a SCAM and a rip-off! DO NOT purchase ANY form of long-term plan with Boost Mobile if you subscribe. ONLY purchase on a "Month-to-Month" basis. Otherwise, it is an unnecessary financial risk.
I bought this phone and it was unable to hold a charge. If you walk away and come back in an hour, you will see the phone has 10% less power, even though you never used it!
Best Buy has a 14-day "Return Policy." But "Boost Mobile" has a "Return Policy" of only 10 Days!
This meant when I went to Best Buy to do a return after 11 days, the phone was accepted. But when I called Boost Mobile to cancel the 12-month subscription I had purchased, Boost Mobile was NOT willing to refund my 12-Months of unused service time remaining!
All of this occurred over just ONE DAY! Boost Mobile was unwilling to do any form of "Termination Fee."
Boost Mobile was NOT willing to allow me out of this subscription under ANY circumstance. I asked to speak to multiple supervisors. I talked to Boost Mobile at two different 800 numbers and also online. NONE of the Boost Mobile staff was willing to provide any sort of Refund for the 11 months of unused service.
I encourage you NOT to buy this phone. The product does NOT hold a charge. And the screen is "blurry." The phone is also not user friendly. It is difficult and confusing to even add a "contact."
IF you do decide to do purchase ANY Boost Mobile product, ONLY purchase on a month-by-month basis! NEVER purchase more than one month at a time! If your phone has a defect or you switch phone services, Boost Mobile will force you to pay ALL time remaining - even if it is 11.5 months!
The Boost Mobile phone service is also terrible. A Supervisor named "Elmer" who has the Operator ID of XSU actually hung up on me!
Length of ownership: 15
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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1
Display Quality
1
Camera
1
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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.
Customer Rating
5
The Hisense U8K 75" panel is an excellent IPS-ADS
on September 8, 2023
Posted by: MichaelZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
The 75" version of the Hisense U8K is excellent. The 75" version is different from the 55" and 65" versions, because the 75" version uses a high-quality IPS-ADS panel. Both the 55" and 65" versions use VA panels, just like most other TV sets like this. The problem with VA panels is they have poor viewing angles when you watch them from the side or even from the top down. The 75" version does not experience this problem, because IPS panels have much better viewing angles.
In the past, VA panels were known for having better "blacks" than the IPS panels. But, that is not the case with the 75" U8K due to the fact that Mini-LED technology is used to provide the lighting. The Mini-LED technology makes sure there are excellent "blacks," even with this IPS-ADS panel.
The "Processing" is also better in this 2023 model than the 2022 model of the TV. When you watch movies or TV shows that have lower bitrates and/or lower resolution, the TV does an excellent job of upconverting the video.
The TV sets from Sony, TCL, and Samsung all use those VA panels with poor viewing angles. It is absurd the way the Sony TV sets cost so much more than then Hisense and TCL TV sets. There is an LG TV that is similar with Mini-LED technology and an IPS panel; however, the LG TV is still more expensive.
The one problem with the Hisense U8K is that it only has two HDMI inputs with the maximum amount of features. The bad thing is that of these two HDMI inputs, one of them is the eARC HDMI. This essentially limits you to only being able to hook up one advanced game system at a time. So far the one and only manufacturer who has figured out that the eARC channel needs to be on a separate input is TCL.
I have read online that it is "possible" for the manufacturers of A/V Receivers to make it so the ARC HDMI inputs can be changed to eARC inputs with a Firmware Update. Unfortunately, even my THX Ultra 2 Onkyo TX-NR5009 A/V Receiver still has only an ARC input. If Onkyo is listening, please fix this with a Firmware Update. I realize this wouldn't make the HDMI 1.4 input compatible with HDR or 120hz gaming; however, a Firmware Update from Onkyo would allow the ARC signal to receive lossless audio signals from the eARC of the Hisense TV.
The only way to get a lossless signal from the eARC of a TV set now if your A/V Receiver has only an ARC input is if you buy some form of "Audio Extractor" device for an HDMI signal. The problem is, reviews show these "Audio Extractors" have many glitches and incompatibilities - especially with the PS5. For example, people say the HDMI Audio Extractor may work properly with a game that has a resolution of 1080p on their PS5, but not if the game runs at a resolution of 1440p.
Overall, the Hisense U8K is a high-quality TV. I'm glad the 75" version uses the IPS-ADS panel, because it allows people to have a Mini-LED panel with excellent viewing angles.
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Length of ownership: 26
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
5
Sound Quality
5
Brightness
5
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![Married...With Children: The Complete Series - DVD [21 Discs]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/34db8ed3-8e40-4cc8-9360-8510b6cc9a9c.jpg)
Spend some quality time with the family as you join hard-working husband Al (Ed O'Neill), housework-hating wife Peg (Katey Sagal), sexy daughter Kelly (Christina Applegate) and hopelessly horny son Bud (David Faustino) to celebrate the landmark TV sitcom Married With Children. For 11 seasons it was brilliantly tasteless, daringly raunchy and a devilishly clever comedy that put the fun in dysfunctional. Now you can own this great collection that's guaranteed to give you hours and hours of domestic bliss.
Customer Rating
1
Very poor video quality. Frames skipping all over
on August 2, 2019
Posted by: MichaelZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
The video quality of Married With Children in this DVD series is very poor. There are several reasons for this. First, Married With Children had 11 seasons. They pack all of these episodes into only 21 DVDs. As a result, the Bitrate of each episode is lower than it should be. This results in a very low video quality where frames are missing and the resolution looks low. Second, these DVDs are using an "interlaced" signal rather than a "progressive" signal. Again, this makes it so the frames are skipping all the time. Members of my family asked, "Why does it look like they are skipping all the time?" The reason why is the combination of an interlaced signal and low bitrate. This series doesn't cost very much, but it is a testament to the concept of "You pay for what you get." They should have increased the number of DVDs in order to increase the bitrate of each episode and make it so each episode was progressive rather than interlaced. Even if your DVD player and TV use 3:2 Pulldown technology, it doesn't eliminate the problem. It just minimizes the damage. I have heard there is a different version of this series that is on more discs with a higher bitrate, and I have seen it online. But, it is very difficult to find to purchase anywhere.
Length of ownership: 55
Mobile Submission: false
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![Ash vs. Evil Dead: Season 1-3 [Bobblehead] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
This set features every episode from the comedy horror series based on Sam Raimi's horror classic, following Ash (Bruce Campbell) and friends as they fight to protect mankind from the Deadites.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Blu-Ray Series and Cool Statue of Ash
on August 2, 2019
Posted by: MichaelZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was always a BIG fan of the movie Army of Darkness. I thought the Evil Dead series was a bit violent, but I absolutely LOVED Army of Darkness. I really enjoyed this TV show called Ash vs Evil Dead - although, I wish it would have been more of a "Ash vs Army of Darkness" with less violence and gore. The Blu-ray series is great. The video quality and sound quality are excellent. The price at Best Buy is quite a bit higher than other stores, though. You are paying entirely for the bobblehead statue. I think it is a cool statue, but if I would have known I could have bought the Blu-ray series for literally half the price at other places, I probably would have just bought the Blu-ray series elsewhere. It also comes with a cool Blu-ray Digital download if you are into that.
Length of ownership: 55
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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.
Are Hisense & Best Buy aware of problems with U8K NOT playing USB movies in mp4 & mkv due to glitches. For example, I put movies on my USB card and watched half an hour of "Fast X." But the next time I tried to "Play," it shut off after one second. Why?
2 years, 6 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.
QUESTION: Hisense answered my question on Amazon by saying the SDXC Microcard would work via USB adapter in the U8K in FAT32 & NTFS formats. But Hisense answered on Best Buy's site by saying it must be FAT32 format. Who is correct? NTFS is important.
2 years, 6 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.
In another Question, Hisense answered me by saying the reason my SDXC card isn't recognized is because it must be formatted in FAT32. Do USB cards and Hard Drives also need to be in FAT32? If so, it means Best Buy LIED by telling me NTFS would work.
2 years, 6 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.
Why does my Hisense U8K not allow the ARC channel to send sound from the TV to the A/V Receiver? Input 3 eArc/Arc is connected to ARC on the A/V Receiver. I see video. But NOTHING allows audio from the Hisense TV to be heard from Onkyo TX-NR5009. Why?
2 years, 7 months ago
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MichaelZ
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.
QUESTION: Best Buy recently sold this 1TB Samsung SATA SSD for $49.99. Now it is selling for the absurd price of $69.99. The deluxe SSD from Crucial was on sale for $44.99 and now is selling for $49.99. Is Samsung INSANE with pricing? I'm buying Crucial.
2 years, 7 months ago
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MichaelZ
The Hisense U7 series is packed with features for movie, sports, and gaming enthusiasts alike. Getting a major upgrade in 2023 by adding Mini-LED and more than doubling the local dimming zones, Peak Brightness 1000, along with Quantum Dot Color and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos, the U7 delivers unmatched performance. Upgrading to a 144Hz variable refresh rate panel, with Dolby Vision Gaming, AMD Freesync Premium Pro and 2.1 channel audio maximizes the gaming experience. In addition, Hisense~s ULED technology improves picture depth, clarity, color accuracy, and motion delivering a unique experience only found in Hisense ULED television sets. And, Google TV with Hands-Free Voice Control, makes searching and playing your favorite content simple and seamless. Add in leading-edge features like a NEXTGEN TV ATSC 3.0 tuner and WiFi 6E compatibility and the U7 is virtually future-proof.
QUESTION FOR BEST BUY STAFF: Do you think it makes more sense to buy a 2-Year Insurance Policy from Best Buy for $74.99 or the 3-Year Insurance Policy from Amazon for $60.99? The TV is sold for the same price from both retailers. Best Buy is INSANE.
2 years, 7 months ago
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MichaelZ
The Toshiba V35 Series Smart TV is a must-have, with top streaming apps like Prime Video, Netflix, and YouTube, making it easier than ever to personalize your entertainment experience. The V35 series also has DTS Virtual-X audio to deliver a crisp and immersive sound. It has all the features for you to keep up with all your entertainment. The size of the screen makes it versatile and easy to place in any room or space.
Is this TV compatible with mp4 and mkv movies via the USB port? I asking because another model previously was compatible with mp4 and mkv movies using both AC3 and AAC audio, but now it isn't compatible unless you format on the TV in FAT32 format.
2 years, 7 months ago
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MichaelZ
The Hisense U7 series is packed with features for movie, sports, and gaming enthusiasts alike. Getting a major upgrade in 2023 by adding Mini-LED and more than doubling the local dimming zones, Peak Brightness 1000, along with Quantum Dot Color and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos, the U7 delivers unmatched performance. Upgrading to a 144Hz variable refresh rate panel, with Dolby Vision Gaming, AMD Freesync Premium Pro and 2.1 channel audio maximizes the gaming experience. In addition, Hisense~s ULED technology improves picture depth, clarity, color accuracy, and motion delivering a unique experience only found in Hisense ULED television sets. And, Google TV with Hands-Free Voice Control, makes searching and playing your favorite content simple and seamless. Add in leading-edge features like a NEXTGEN TV ATSC 3.0 tuner and WiFi 6E compatibility and the U7 is virtually future-proof.
With the U8K model, the 55" and 65" versions use a VA panel, while the 75" version uses an IDS-ADS panel. I prefer the IDS-ADS panel, because of the superior viewing angles. Do any versions of the U7K or U6K use the IDS-ADS panel?
2 years, 8 months ago
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MichaelZ
The Hisense U7 series is packed with features for movie, sports, and gaming enthusiasts alike. Getting a major upgrade in 2023 by adding Mini-LED and more than doubling the local dimming zones, Peak Brightness 1000, along with Quantum Dot Color and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos, the U7 delivers unmatched performance. Upgrading to a 144Hz variable refresh rate panel, with Dolby Vision Gaming, AMD Freesync Premium Pro and 2.1 channel audio maximizes the gaming experience. In addition, Hisense~s ULED technology improves picture depth, clarity, color accuracy, and motion delivering a unique experience only found in Hisense ULED television sets. And, Google TV with Hands-Free Voice Control, makes searching and playing your favorite content simple and seamless. Add in leading-edge features like a NEXTGEN TV ATSC 3.0 tuner and WiFi 6E compatibility and the U7 is virtually future-proof.
A Hisense representative answered my previous question by saying the U7K uses a "10-Bit VA Panel." However, I've seen reviews online where the more advanced TV called the U8K uses an "8-Bit VA Panel." Is the U8K Panel an 10-Bit or 8-Bit?
2 years, 10 months ago
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MichaelZ
The Hisense U7 series is packed with features for movie, sports, and gaming enthusiasts alike. Getting a major upgrade in 2023 by adding Mini-LED and more than doubling the local dimming zones, Peak Brightness 1000, along with Quantum Dot Color and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos, the U7 delivers unmatched performance. Upgrading to a 144Hz variable refresh rate panel, with Dolby Vision Gaming, AMD Freesync Premium Pro and 2.1 channel audio maximizes the gaming experience. In addition, Hisense~s ULED technology improves picture depth, clarity, color accuracy, and motion delivering a unique experience only found in Hisense ULED television sets. And, Google TV with Hands-Free Voice Control, makes searching and playing your favorite content simple and seamless. Add in leading-edge features like a NEXTGEN TV ATSC 3.0 tuner and WiFi 6E compatibility and the U7 is virtually future-proof.
First, does the U7K use a VA panel or an IPS panel for its various sizes? Second, does the U7K use an eArc input/output or does the U7K use an Arc input/output? Third, does the U7K use an 8-Bit panel does the U7K usa a 10-Bit panel
2 years, 10 months ago
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MichaelZ
TCL QM5K Series Smart TV, The New Definition of Affordable Premium, is ideal for fast action movies, sports, and next level gaming TCL~s Halo Control System that includes the New Super High Energy LED Microchip, Condensed Micro Lens, Micro OD Reduced Optical Distance, High Contrast HVA Panel, QLED, Zero Delay Transient Response, Bi-direction 23-bit Backlight Controller, and Dynamic Light Algorithm for Stunning ~Halo-Free~ Images. With Up to LD500 Precise Dimming Series and High HDR Brightness, you~ll experience pure black levels and a great picture in virtually any room lighting environment. TCL's AIPQ Processor, an advanced processor optimizing each scene with machine learning, provides an unrivaled cinematic experience. Motion Rate 240 provides smooth video playback and with TCL's Game Accelerator 144 and Auto Game Mode, gameplay is blistering fast, keeping you ahead of the competition.
Peak brightness?
If the Peak Brightness with the Contrast and Brightness turned to their maximum seetings is only 1,000 nits, I suggest not buying this TV. I say this because I own a Hisense U8K 75" TV and the HDR movies are far too dark - even when I turn the Peak Brightness and Local Dimming settings to "High" and set Brightness and Contast to the maximum setting of "100." The SDR versions of the movies in 1080p with a high bitrate simply look better than the HDR versions in 4K that are simply too "dark." I believe the Hisense U8K is capable of 1,500 nits. I'm not a fan of HDR because it is far too dark.
7 months 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.
In a review comparing TV sets from TCL, Hisense, and Sony, the reviewer said all of them had "Terrible Viewing Angles" the moment you move to the side; why does TCL use a VA panel known for poor viewing angles rather than an IPS panel for good angles?
The VA panels are TERRIBLE! The ONLY time you should buy a VA panels is if you are sitting 100% directly in front of the center of the TV. The moment you start to move to the side, the "Blue" colors start to turn into "Aqua Green," and then eventually "Green." It is AWFUL!
The IPS panels have EXCELLENT viewing angles - just like a picture tube TV. The IPS panels of the past had contrast ratios inferior to VA panels. The VA panels had darker blacks, while the IPS panels had brighter blacks. However, the "Mini-LED" technology used by the newest generation of TCL and Hisense TV sets make it so even an IPS panel can have incredibly dark blacks - almost as black as an OLED TV.
The bad thing is all the TCL and Hisense TV sets with Mini-LED technology use VA Panels - except for the 75" version of the U8K from Hisense. I bought the U8K because it has excellent IPS viewing angles plus the excellent dark blacks from the Mini-LED technology.
The problem with the U8K is it is TERRIBLE from all the technical glitches. The review on RTINGS says, "The TV can be buggy at times." That is like saying, "A Hydrogen Bomb can get warm at times." It is a severe understatement.
The Hisense U8K is virtually always buggy. The RTINGS review says Hisense is aware of the problems and is working on firmware updates. I bought that TV in August of 2023. But it is now March of 2024 and there are still no firmware updates. Hisense has told me on the phone no firmware updates are planned to fix the problems I have.
For example, the USB input does NOT allow mp4 or mkv movies to be played properly. You can watch a movie ONE time. However, if you stop the movie, and then change the input or turn the TV off, you will NOT be allowed to watch that movie again! The glitch of the TV will make it so the moment you press, "Play," the video plays for about one second of time, and then turns itself off. The ONLY thing you can do about this is to unplug the USB card, and then plug it back in! This glitch makes that feature of the Hisense U8K worthless.
Similarly, the U8K does not properly work with "Enhanced Viewing." There are a countless number of audio glitches and video glitches. "Passthrough" sound mode does NOT work.
My suggestion would be to avoid the Hisense U8K 75" because of the glitches. I would also suggest avoiding all VA panels. My overall advice would be to wait for the 2024 models. Also, do NOT buy from Best Buy, because the price for insurance is INSANE. You can buy FOUR YEARS of insurance from Amazon for the same price as Two Years of Insurance from Best Buy.
The IPS panels have EXCELLENT viewing angles - just like a picture tube TV. The IPS panels of the past had contrast ratios inferior to VA panels. The VA panels had darker blacks, while the IPS panels had brighter blacks. However, the "Mini-LED" technology used by the newest generation of TCL and Hisense TV sets make it so even an IPS panel can have incredibly dark blacks - almost as black as an OLED TV.
The bad thing is all the TCL and Hisense TV sets with Mini-LED technology use VA Panels - except for the 75" version of the U8K from Hisense. I bought the U8K because it has excellent IPS viewing angles plus the excellent dark blacks from the Mini-LED technology.
The problem with the U8K is it is TERRIBLE from all the technical glitches. The review on RTINGS says, "The TV can be buggy at times." That is like saying, "A Hydrogen Bomb can get warm at times." It is a severe understatement.
The Hisense U8K is virtually always buggy. The RTINGS review says Hisense is aware of the problems and is working on firmware updates. I bought that TV in August of 2023. But it is now March of 2024 and there are still no firmware updates. Hisense has told me on the phone no firmware updates are planned to fix the problems I have.
For example, the USB input does NOT allow mp4 or mkv movies to be played properly. You can watch a movie ONE time. However, if you stop the movie, and then change the input or turn the TV off, you will NOT be allowed to watch that movie again! The glitch of the TV will make it so the moment you press, "Play," the video plays for about one second of time, and then turns itself off. The ONLY thing you can do about this is to unplug the USB card, and then plug it back in! This glitch makes that feature of the Hisense U8K worthless.
Similarly, the U8K does not properly work with "Enhanced Viewing." There are a countless number of audio glitches and video glitches. "Passthrough" sound mode does NOT work.
My suggestion would be to avoid the Hisense U8K 75" because of the glitches. I would also suggest avoiding all VA panels. My overall advice would be to wait for the 2024 models. Also, do NOT buy from Best Buy, because the price for insurance is INSANE. You can buy FOUR YEARS of insurance from Amazon for the same price as Two Years of Insurance from Best Buy.
2 years, 3 months ago
by
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 does my Hisense U8K not allow the ARC channel to send sound from the TV to the A/V Receiver? Input 3 eArc/Arc is connected to ARC on the A/V Receiver. I see video. But NOTHING allows audio from the Hisense TV to be heard from Onkyo TX-NR5009. Why?
Thank you for the suggestion. In the reviews for the U8K, they list the "pro" and "con" aspects of the TV. One of the "cons" for the U8K TV was how it is "very buggy." Hisense NEEDS to fix these "bugs" and technical glitches. The only way the eARC/ARC Input 3 will work for HIDMI Audio is if the Input 3 is set to either "Standard" or "Auto." If Input 3 is set to "Enhanced," the eARC/ARC will definitely not allow "HDMI" to be used for "Audio." Instead, "Audio" can only be output from the "TV Speakers" or from the "Optical" out. It truly is TERRIBLE that companies don't simply release some form of HDMI "Splitter" that can send the "Video" signal to the TV and the "Audio" signal to the A/V Receiver.
2 years, 6 months ago
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MichaelZ
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Yesterday, I bought MX500 2TB internal SSD SATA, but I couldn't connect it with my laptop without a window. Could I bring it to Best Buy to help me to do it?
No matter what happens, DO NOT take your product to the "Best Buy Geek Squad." The Geek Squad is BY FAR the BIGGEST WASTE of money - even for easy tasks that take a very small amount of time and effort.
First, go to the Amazon website to purchase this product that connects a USB 3.0 input with this SATA III SSD. You can also search for the following product: "SABRENT USB 3.0 to SSD." Here is a link to that product:
https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-2-5-Inch-Adapter-Optimized-EC-SSHD/dp/B011M8YACM/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=U7BZU9FTPFVI&keywords=usb+to+sata+adapter&qid=1700788005&sprefix=usb+to+sata+%2Caps%2C563&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
You will also need to use an excellent free "Cloning" form of software. I have used one from "Macrium" called "Reflect 8 Home" many times." Here is the link you will need:
https://www.macrium.com/reflectfree
You can also use an excellent program called AOMEI. One potential problem whenever you "Clone" a smaller form of disk drive to a larger form of disk drive is the cloning software may create two different partitions. AOMEI software will help you to unite the partitions into one SSD. You can read about that here:
https://www.aomeitech.com/kb/backupper/cant-use-full-ssd-capacity-after-cloning.html
Here is the link to download AOMEI for free:
https://www.aomeitech.com/download.html
For the record, the reason I'm helping this person out so much is because I'm doing everything possible to make sure I cheat Best Buy Geek Squad out of stealing money from another person. It was TERRIBLE the way Best Buy REFUSED to allow me to at least have "Store Credit" for that piece of junk Hisense U8K that doesn't even play USB movies properly or allow audio to come from the eARC/ARC channel properly.
As the saying goes, "The satisfied customer tells his friends, while the unsatisfied customers tells everyone."
First, go to the Amazon website to purchase this product that connects a USB 3.0 input with this SATA III SSD. You can also search for the following product: "SABRENT USB 3.0 to SSD." Here is a link to that product:
https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-2-5-Inch-Adapter-Optimized-EC-SSHD/dp/B011M8YACM/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=U7BZU9FTPFVI&keywords=usb+to+sata+adapter&qid=1700788005&sprefix=usb+to+sata+%2Caps%2C563&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
You will also need to use an excellent free "Cloning" form of software. I have used one from "Macrium" called "Reflect 8 Home" many times." Here is the link you will need:
https://www.macrium.com/reflectfree
You can also use an excellent program called AOMEI. One potential problem whenever you "Clone" a smaller form of disk drive to a larger form of disk drive is the cloning software may create two different partitions. AOMEI software will help you to unite the partitions into one SSD. You can read about that here:
https://www.aomeitech.com/kb/backupper/cant-use-full-ssd-capacity-after-cloning.html
Here is the link to download AOMEI for free:
https://www.aomeitech.com/download.html
For the record, the reason I'm helping this person out so much is because I'm doing everything possible to make sure I cheat Best Buy Geek Squad out of stealing money from another person. It was TERRIBLE the way Best Buy REFUSED to allow me to at least have "Store Credit" for that piece of junk Hisense U8K that doesn't even play USB movies properly or allow audio to come from the eARC/ARC channel properly.
As the saying goes, "The satisfied customer tells his friends, while the unsatisfied customers tells everyone."
2 years, 6 months ago
by
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.
In another Question, Hisense answered me by saying the reason my SDXC card isn't recognized is because it must be formatted in FAT32. Do USB cards and Hard Drives also need to be in FAT32? If so, it means Best Buy LIED by telling me NTFS would work.
Just so everyone knows, there appears to be TWO answers. The first answer is for "Movies and Music." The Hisense U8K does work with a USB card formatted in NTFS. However, there are MANY glitches with the U8K.
For example, when you play a USB card with movies, the "First" time you watch a movie, it is fine. However, when you stop the movie you will have SEVERE problems when you try to watch the movie again. If you turn off the movie to watch another movie or the news or some Cable TV, you will think, "I will just pick up watching this USB movie where I left off." But, that is NOT what will happen. Instead, the INSTANT you press either "Play" or "OK" in order to watch the movie on your USB card, the movie will STOP playing. "Other" movies you have not yet watched will be playable, but NOT the movies you have previously watched. This is an obvious technical glitch that needs to be fixed with some sort of Firmware Update.
This same type of glitch occurs when you are watching the TV with a USB card inside it. You will get a message when you turn the TV back on saying, "Ejecting USB," even though the USB card is still inside the TV - just as you want it to be! The selection for the USB card will still be there, BUT there will be SEVERE GLITCHES like I mentioned in the paragraph above.
For example, ANY movie you attempt to watch that does not have "Subtitles" will still cause you to see "Chapters." For example, at some random point in the movie, you will see "Chapter 5" and it will stay on the screen for the entire time until you see "Chapter 6." And that will be on the screen the entire time until "Chapter 7" appears. I have found if you press "Menu" and turn the "Subtitles" off, it will remove these displays of "Chapters" that originally did not appear yet appeared randomly on their own. However, it is VERY ANNOYING this occurs. I also am disturbed that this display of "Chapters" will prevent people from seeing "Subtitles" when there actually is a movie with "Subtitles" that need to be on.
People should know, when there are Firmware Updates, the USB card MUST BE in the format of FAT32.
Also, when you try watching movies on your USB card that used apps to compress the files, if the files have a resolution of 1280x720p but had the original "Aspect Ratio" of 2:35:1 with black bars at the top and bottom, the movie will now be "Stretched" vertically so the movie looks weird.
The reason for this is because when watching a movie from the USB card there are ONLY THREE options available for "Zoom" In comparison, when watching a movie from any other method using the regular "Menu," there are many "Zooms" available - including "21:9" - which would solve the problem of having black bars at the top and bottom. For some reason that Zoom option is NOT available when watching from USB movies or TV shows.
The only "Zoom" options are "Fit" and "Full" and "Original." When you try watching a 1280x720p movie with "Original," you see only a 12.5% size tiny image on the screen. Both "Full" and "Fit" look identical - being "Stretched" vertically.
Hisense, PLEASE correct this problem with movies played from a USB card by using some form of Firmware Update.
For the record, I tried watching a compressed movie that originally had the "Resolution" of 1920x1080p and the original "Aspect Ratio" of 2.35:1. This movie was cropped with an app so it had a resolution of 1920x800p. When using the "Fit" mode, it was stretched vertically and looked weird - as expected. However, when using the "Full"
Unfortunately, I can no longer watch that movie called "Fast X" at all. And I cannot watch "The Flash" at all. And I cannot watch "Watchmen" at all. I cannot watch "A Bad Mom's Christmas" at all. The reason for this is because each of them was in the middle of being watched when I stopped to watch the News on TV or I turned the TV off with the intent to watch the movie again at a later point in time. Sadly, this worthless Hisense U8K has a GLITCH where ANY movie you watch and then come back to in such a way shuts off INSTANTLY after about one-tenth of a second. NOTHING can be done to get the movies to play again.
This is SO DISAPPOINTING. This is the entire reason why Hisense costs so much less than LG, Samsung, and Sony. The Hisense TV simply DOES NOT WORK! And the arrogant staff at Best Buy refuses to give any type of refund or store credit in order to simply get a different model of TV.
For example, when you play a USB card with movies, the "First" time you watch a movie, it is fine. However, when you stop the movie you will have SEVERE problems when you try to watch the movie again. If you turn off the movie to watch another movie or the news or some Cable TV, you will think, "I will just pick up watching this USB movie where I left off." But, that is NOT what will happen. Instead, the INSTANT you press either "Play" or "OK" in order to watch the movie on your USB card, the movie will STOP playing. "Other" movies you have not yet watched will be playable, but NOT the movies you have previously watched. This is an obvious technical glitch that needs to be fixed with some sort of Firmware Update.
This same type of glitch occurs when you are watching the TV with a USB card inside it. You will get a message when you turn the TV back on saying, "Ejecting USB," even though the USB card is still inside the TV - just as you want it to be! The selection for the USB card will still be there, BUT there will be SEVERE GLITCHES like I mentioned in the paragraph above.
For example, ANY movie you attempt to watch that does not have "Subtitles" will still cause you to see "Chapters." For example, at some random point in the movie, you will see "Chapter 5" and it will stay on the screen for the entire time until you see "Chapter 6." And that will be on the screen the entire time until "Chapter 7" appears. I have found if you press "Menu" and turn the "Subtitles" off, it will remove these displays of "Chapters" that originally did not appear yet appeared randomly on their own. However, it is VERY ANNOYING this occurs. I also am disturbed that this display of "Chapters" will prevent people from seeing "Subtitles" when there actually is a movie with "Subtitles" that need to be on.
People should know, when there are Firmware Updates, the USB card MUST BE in the format of FAT32.
Also, when you try watching movies on your USB card that used apps to compress the files, if the files have a resolution of 1280x720p but had the original "Aspect Ratio" of 2:35:1 with black bars at the top and bottom, the movie will now be "Stretched" vertically so the movie looks weird.
The reason for this is because when watching a movie from the USB card there are ONLY THREE options available for "Zoom" In comparison, when watching a movie from any other method using the regular "Menu," there are many "Zooms" available - including "21:9" - which would solve the problem of having black bars at the top and bottom. For some reason that Zoom option is NOT available when watching from USB movies or TV shows.
The only "Zoom" options are "Fit" and "Full" and "Original." When you try watching a 1280x720p movie with "Original," you see only a 12.5% size tiny image on the screen. Both "Full" and "Fit" look identical - being "Stretched" vertically.
Hisense, PLEASE correct this problem with movies played from a USB card by using some form of Firmware Update.
For the record, I tried watching a compressed movie that originally had the "Resolution" of 1920x1080p and the original "Aspect Ratio" of 2.35:1. This movie was cropped with an app so it had a resolution of 1920x800p. When using the "Fit" mode, it was stretched vertically and looked weird - as expected. However, when using the "Full"
Unfortunately, I can no longer watch that movie called "Fast X" at all. And I cannot watch "The Flash" at all. And I cannot watch "Watchmen" at all. I cannot watch "A Bad Mom's Christmas" at all. The reason for this is because each of them was in the middle of being watched when I stopped to watch the News on TV or I turned the TV off with the intent to watch the movie again at a later point in time. Sadly, this worthless Hisense U8K has a GLITCH where ANY movie you watch and then come back to in such a way shuts off INSTANTLY after about one-tenth of a second. NOTHING can be done to get the movies to play again.
This is SO DISAPPOINTING. This is the entire reason why Hisense costs so much less than LG, Samsung, and Sony. The Hisense TV simply DOES NOT WORK! And the arrogant staff at Best Buy refuses to give any type of refund or store credit in order to simply get a different model of TV.
2 years, 6 months ago
by
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?
You are correct regarding the "Price Gouging." But, there is no doubt the U8K is NOT going to be as "popular" as the U8H for two reasons.
First, the U8H won all the competitions in 2022 regarding "Value TV" sets. The U8H was always the "Brightest" in the competitions. And all the TV sets in that price range had a TV panel using the "8-Bit plus FRC" type of panel. It is NOT like that in 2023.
In 2023, the U8K is losing all the competitions. The U8K is NOT the "Brightest" of the TV sets in that price range. For example, TCL offers a less expensive TV that has a TV panel using a far more advanced "True 10-Bit" type of panel.
Second, the U8K simply is not worthy to be selling at that price point. The U8K doesn't even let you have two consoles hooked up at the same time, because its eArc uses one of the two HDMI 2.1 inputs. That is DUMB. The only company that seems to understand that eArc needs to be on a different input is TCL.
First, the U8H won all the competitions in 2022 regarding "Value TV" sets. The U8H was always the "Brightest" in the competitions. And all the TV sets in that price range had a TV panel using the "8-Bit plus FRC" type of panel. It is NOT like that in 2023.
In 2023, the U8K is losing all the competitions. The U8K is NOT the "Brightest" of the TV sets in that price range. For example, TCL offers a less expensive TV that has a TV panel using a far more advanced "True 10-Bit" type of panel.
Second, the U8K simply is not worthy to be selling at that price point. The U8K doesn't even let you have two consoles hooked up at the same time, because its eArc uses one of the two HDMI 2.1 inputs. That is DUMB. The only company that seems to understand that eArc needs to be on a different input is TCL.
2 years, 11 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.
QUESTION ONLY FOR HISENSE: Does the U8K use an "8-Bit Panel" or an "8-Bit + FRC" to simulate "10-Bit" or a true "10-Bit" or a "10-Bit + FRC" to simulate the "12-Bit" of Dolbyvision or a true "12-Bit" panel for true Dolbyvision? Please answer correctly.
I now know from a comparison on YouTube between the Hisense U8K and the TCL QM8 that the Hisense U8K uses a disappointing "8-Bit plus FRC" type of Panel to "Simulate" the 10-Bit HDR technology.
In comparison, the TCL QM8 uses a "True 10-Bit" type of Panel and "Truly" displays the 10-Bit HDR technology.
The comparison on YouTube made it clear the TCL TV was the winner and had a far more impressive panel.
In comparison, the TCL QM8 uses a "True 10-Bit" type of Panel and "Truly" displays the 10-Bit HDR technology.
The comparison on YouTube made it clear the TCL TV was the winner and had a far more impressive panel.
2 years, 11 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.
Is this U8K 8 bit or 10 bit?
SandyC, it now seems obvious why Hisense does not want to answer you questions or other question. I have learned on YouTube in a comparison of TV sets that the Hisense U8K Panel uses a disappointing "8-Bit plus FRC" type of Panel. In comparison, the TCL QM8 uses a "True 10-Bit" type of Panel.
This means Hisense U8K will do a disappointing type of job "Simulating" HDR content, while the TCL QM8 will "Truly" be able to display the HDR content without losing any colors.
This means Hisense U8K will do a disappointing type of job "Simulating" HDR content, while the TCL QM8 will "Truly" be able to display the HDR content without losing any colors.
2 years, 11 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.
Is this U8K 8 bit or 10 bit?
Hisense is doing a TERRIBLE job of "Answering" Questions that are asked so far, as of June 16, 2023. What is even worse was the entire reason "why" people were interested in the 2022 model called the U8H was because of its price of $1,500 (now selling for $1400). This 2023 model called U8K is selling for the TERRIBLE price of $2,200. And what is even worse is it appears the 2023 model uses the same outdated panel technology called "8-Bit + FRC" rather than the "True 10-Bit" technology that is needed to display HDR and simulate Dolby Vision without a "Rainbow Effect" problem.
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.