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Access live over-the-air channels and streaming with this 32-inch TV~and control it all with your voice. Ask Alexa to launch apps, search for titles and more. A HD experience in 720p provides crystal clear images. You won~t miss a second with the Insignia NS-32F201NA23 32" Class F20 Series LED HD Smart Fire TV.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Great little performer
on March 4, 2024
Posted by: AMXs
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought this on sale for half the retail price. You can't go wrong! This is a great TV for what you pay for. Picture was surprisingly good. Even the apps work well.
Length of ownership: 237
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
5 out of 5
5
Sound Quality
3 out of 5
3
Brightness
4 out of 5
4
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Get creative with this Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 Small-in-One printer. This compact device quickly prints gorgeous, durable photos with smudge-resistant Claria ink and lets you explore your creativity with specialty paper and DVD printing. This Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 Small-in-One printer gets the job done quickly with the 30-page auto document feeder and two-sided printing, scanning and copying.Fast print speeds up to 15.8 ISO ppm* in black, up to 11 ISO ppm* in color; creates a 4" x 6" photo-quality print in as little as 12 seconds.*
 
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3 out of 5
3
Mechanical Quality not like it use to be
on March 4, 2024
Posted by: AMXs
Verified Purchase:Yes
Printing photos results in a good print when it works. I have had nothing but issues with heavy matte paper. It seems the paper has trouble making the bend from the lower trays. Epson could do better to make the path smoother for the bend. I have to use the manual straight feed if I do not want to waste paper and time, yet manual printing is also time consuming. Print quality is great. I also have to realign the print heads not only when changing the ink cartridges, but after about 15-20 prints or so. I start seeing vertical streaks. There is a setting to align just for vertical. Again, time consuming. I never had these issue with my old Epson Photo printer from 10 years ago.
Length of ownership: 238
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Quality
3 out of 5
3
Value
3 out of 5
3
Ease of Use
2 out of 5
2
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Strap in for breakneck gaming speeds with the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe internal SSD. Crush load times and slash throttling, lagging, and model pop-ins for a smooth, fast experience that lets you compete at your absolute peak. This purpose-built gaming drive comes in the capacity of 1TB with heatsink to help sustain top-end performance for more consistent gameplay. With the advanced features of Game Mode 2.0 (Windows only) plus speeds that approach the limits of the PCIe Gen4 interface, the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD delivers top-tier performance to keep you playing, streaming, recording, and dominating the game.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Excellent Upgrade for PS5
on March 4, 2024
Posted by: AMXs
Verified Purchase:Yes
Never buy SSD's at retail. Always wait for a sale as there is always one somewhere. The WD SB850X is perfect additional SSD for the PD5. It is easy to install and works with no issues. Just watch the YouTube video on how to install. The only tool you will need is a small Phillips screw driver for the set screw.
Always ground yourself before working on electronics. Static electricity is your enemy!
Length of ownership: 213
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
5 out of 5
5
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The new Alienware m16 is 16-inch high-performance gaming laptop with the latest CPU and GPU offerings and thermals that harness its power for smooth and stable performance. Get innovative and powerful performance with the latest 13th generation Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards.
 
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4
Good Features/Perfomance for the Sale Price
on March 4, 2024
Posted by: AMXs
Verified Purchase:Yes
It's DELL that means bloat and bad Dell Apps. Once removed this computer works fine. I have owned Alienware computers since 2016. All have one thing in common; Dell apps that cause errors and other issues. The main offender is the Dell Support Assist. I have found that this app causes all apps to "Reconfigure" themselves every few hours and with all boot/restart. Although the user will not notice any issues it will eventually slow down processes. Even the Alienware Command Center installs a support app for updates that also will cause these app reconfigurations. Most of these are apps are redundant to Windows processes you can already run. So I just uninstall the Dell apps and check for updates manually. The PC runs more efficiently without potential issues.
As for performance, this laptop configuration is great. I have had no issues with frame rates and all my games play just fine.
Noise is not a real issue. The fans do not run for office/web stuff. Gaming the fans will run but are not bad. With headphones you can't hear them.
Don't forget, this comes with a literal "Brick" for a power adapter. It is 330W and does not fit easily in any bag. Dell does make a little smaller 330W adapter, but you have to order thru Dell to get it. Best Buy does not offer the option.
Bottom line: This laptop is a good deal and performance for the sale price. I would not pay list retail for it.
Length of ownership: 114
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Battery Life
3 out of 5
3
Speed
4 out of 5
4
Display
4 out of 5
4
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Meet the ultimate streaming player, Roku Ultra. It~s the fastest and most powerful Roku player ever, with channels like Sling, Hulu, Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and HBO Max and that launch in a snap and a lightning-fast interface. Bring out the rich detail in your entertainment with stunningly sharp 4K picture, four times the resolution of HD. Immerse yourself in three-dimensional sound when you combine this Roku streaming device with Dolby Atmos~ audio, and watch in awe as colors pop off your screen with spectacular Dolby Vision~ picture. Streaming in the highest picture quality requires a strong, steady Wi-Fi~ connection, especially in rooms farther from your router. That~s why we boosted our best Wi-Fi in this Roku 4K device with even more speed and range, so you can enjoy fast, uninterrupted TV streaming in any room in your home. Use the Roku voice remote to easily search across thousands of channels with your voice, enjoy private listening with included headphones, power up your TV, and set personal shortcuts for your favorite channels~there~s even a lost remote finder. Your favorite channels are front and center on the customizable home screen, so you can spend your time streaming~not scrolling. After a simple setup with everything you need in the box, you~ll be able to stream a massive selection of free, live, and premium TV, including Roku~ Originals only on The Roku Channel. This Roku Ultra also works with popular voice assistants. Ask Alexa or Hey Google to control your streaming, launch channels, search for entertainment, and more. You can also control your TV using the Apple Home app or Siri on your Apple devices.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Good Streaming Device for Dolby Vision
on May 27, 2022
Posted by: AMXs
Verified Purchase:Yes
I wanted Dolby Vision capability for my Home Theater setup. This version is similar to the previous version, but with better specs. I have 2 other ROKU devices and they all works great as long as the apps support it. Right now Paramount+ says it supports DV and DA, but on ROKU all you get is 1080p not HDR/DA and Dolby Direct sound, no Atmos. It's the blame game, paramount blames ROKU and ROKU blames Paramount. The customer is caught in the middle. However, Disney +, Netflix, and Prime apps work great and give you what they say.
Length of ownership: 170
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
4 out of 5
4
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
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Anker's PowerLine Select+ USB-A to USB-C cable charges phones and tablets at high speed. Offers SuperSpeed transfer of 5 Gbps~transfer an HD movie in under 5 seconds. The double-braided nylon exterior, toughened aramid fiber core and laser-welded connectors equip PowerLine Select+ with superior toughness from end-to-end.
 
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Good Quality!
on May 27, 2022
Posted by: AMXs
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very nice cable. Price could be a little less, but good quality. I needed this cable to use older Samsung charger as a spare. Also carry in the car to charge using the USB port in the car.
Length of ownership: 30
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Value
4 out of 5
4
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Enjoy crisp visuals while watching your favorite movies or programs on this 50-inch Samsung UHD 8 Series Smart TV. Crystal Processor 4K produces detailed images, while Wi-Fi compatibility lets you stream content seamlessly. This Samsung UHD 8 Series Smart TV supports voice-activated control through Bixby, Alexa, and Google Assistant, and the 20W speakers deliver powerful sound for an all-around entertainment experience.
 
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Good TV; Until it Isn't!
on May 27, 2022
Posted by: AMXs
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have owned this TV for 23 months. Up until yesterday it has been a great TV for its class/price and I would rate it at 5 stars. However, yesterday the screen went blank, still had sound, and the TV started turning off and on every 5 seconds. The remote control would do nothing but turn the TV off/on, but the TV still cycles on and off every 5 seconds automatically. Same results pushing the power button on the TV. The screen/LED panel is backlit but blank. Can't see anything, not event the home screen/menu. Cannot channel up or down or adjust sound up/down. Unplugging the TV and power reset for 60 seconds does not fix the issue.
I found on the Samsung Support site this issue does not only effect the 8000 series, but other Samsung series as well. The most likely cause is a bad board. Due to the lower end price of this TV and that it is out of warranty, it is not cost effective (parts, labor, and hassle) to try and repair.
I still like Samsung brand electronics and do realize after researching that ALL TV manufactures, will have a percentage of defects. I guess it is a roll of the dice. I have had good results with Samsung TV's in the past and have a 7 and 12 year old TV's still working like a champ. Now, based on the positive review to negative review ratio, I'm willing to give this TV another chance, but opted for the 7000 series with a bigger screen for the same price as the 8000. Plus, the good to bad review ratio is even better for the 7000 series. We Shall See how long this one works! If it fails, this will be my last Samsung TV and I will no longer recommend this brand TV.
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
5 out of 5
5
Sound Quality
3 out of 5
3
Brightness
5 out of 5
5
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with FHD 360hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i9 processor and 32GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Good specs for the Buck
on April 29, 2022
Posted by: AMXs
Verified Purchase:Yes
I returned it for the QHD 240Hz screen with all other specs the same. If you need the 360 Hz refresh rate for gaming, then this is the unit for you. Otherwise the QHD screen is brighter and better and still games well. Read my review of the QHD model.
Length of ownership: 206
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Battery Life
5 out of 5
5
Speed
4 out of 5
4
Display
3 out of 5
3
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Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the ultimate sci-fi comedy Back to the Future with this box set containing all three movies, starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd as as a pair of unlikely allies, traveling through time to experience a whole range of unforgettable adventures. Included are Back to the Future, Back to the Future Part II, and Back to the Future Part III.
 
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OK: Not worth it over Blue-Ray
on April 29, 2022
Posted by: AMXs
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'm rating the technical quality, not the movie. The 4K looks a little better than the Blue-Ray, but not worth the cost of an upgrade if you already have the Blue-Ray. The Dolby Atmos is not that impressive, although it does give a better overall sound stage.
Length of ownership: 88
Mobile Submission: False
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Transformers An ancient struggle between two Cybertronian races, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, comes to Earth, with a clue to the ultimate power held by a teenager. Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Sam Witwicky leaves the Autobots behind for a normal life. But when his mind is filled with cryptic symbols, the Decepticons target him and he is dragged back into the Transformers' war. Transformers Dark of the Moon The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the moon, and race against the Decepticons to reach it and to learn it's secrets. Transformers Age of Extinction From director Michael Bay comes the best 'Transformers' ever! With humanity facing extinction from a terrifying new threat, it's up to the Autobots to save Earth. They'll need new allies, including inventor Cade (Mark Wahlberg) and the Dinobots! Transformers The Last Knight Our world's greatest hero becomes our fiercest enemy when Optimus Prime launches a mission to save Cybertron by destroying Earth. Now Bumblebee and Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg) must lead the Autobots in the ultimate battle to save mankind.
 
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4
Better than Blu-ray
on April 29, 2022
Posted by: AMXs
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you are a fan of the franchise you will want the 4K version. The transfer to 4K is OK and looks better than Blue-Ray, but with older movie transfers it not as good as newer movies. I'm not sure the Dolby Vision helps that much, but the Dolby Atmos is better sound with all the action.
Warning: I found that ALL 5 4K disk will freeze around the 1 hr 40-50 min time mark. After researching this I did find how to resolve this. This phenomenon occurs with a lot of triple layer 100GB disks encoded with Dolby Vision when it gets to the 3rd layer, usually around 1:40. There is an invisible oily film coating during manufacture that causes this issue with only Dolby Vision encoded disk. The same triple layer 4K disk in HDR10 does not do this. It is believed that a firmware update from player manufactures is the solution, but research I found suggest this will not happen anytime soon, if at all.
The Solution: Wash the disk (both sides) with Dawn dish soap then dry with a CLEAN microfiber towel (don't want any lint snagged on the disk), then buff with a CLEAN lens cloth. This will remove the oily film. It works, at least for me. All 5 movies now play without freezing on the same player.
Length of ownership: 88
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Built with the latest-generation Wi-Fi 6 technology, the NETGEAR Nighthawk AX6 6-stream AX5200 Wi-Fi router provides speeds up to 5.2 Gbps so you can connect, stream, and download faster to newer mobile devices. Powerful 1.5GHz triple-core processor ensures superior performance for concurrent real-time applications such as multimedia streaming, online gaming, and audio/video chats. Engineered to deliver up to four times the data capacity over previous standards, Wi-Fi 6 technology with OFDMA, 160MHz channel support, and 1024-QAM vastly improves network efficiency. High-power amplifiers increase range for reliable whole home network. This next-generation router is recommended for medium to large homes, suitable for up to 25 connected devices.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Too Many Bugs
By AMXs
I saw the NETGEAR - Nighthawk AX5200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router at BB at half off for Black Friday Sale. Although I currently do not have an AX adapter, I figure this would be a great time to upgrade my current AC router (5-year-old Netgear AC1700 also purchased on Black Friday). I was concerned about some of the reviews regarding reliability and durability, but for this price I took a chance. Big mistake!
After installing the router and configuring the network I was very pleased how this router gave me more performance than the AC1700. Later my issues started. Web pages would take longer to load and other little things concerning speed. However, these issues were not consistent. I then found I could not configure QoS for my devices. Yesterday I spent the over 8hrs researching trying different troubleshooting steps. What is time consuming is EVERY little change requires the router to be rebooted.
I then gave up and called Netgear Support. I will say I was surprised my call was answered so quickly. The person helping me was polite, knowledgeable, and patient. After advising me I will have to reset my router, I was able to change priority by device in the QoS settings, but upon reboot the change did not hold. The tech then asked if I had Denial of Service (DOS) attacks listed in the router log. I had 6 DOS listings for about 4 hours. Again, we reset the router and this time I was able to change the priorities in the QoS and they held on restart. The tech then considered the case closed. The tech told me the DOS attacks can be fixed by my ISP and they need to re-provision my modem. I called and they did and when I restarted everything, my QoS settings were changed back and I could not change them again. I then check the log and saw over 10 DOS attacks just from boot-up. From research, I found out these attacks are apparently false positives and it is how the router handles webpages/cookies. Because of so many, they are affecting the routers performance. My download speed was always good, it’s just web pages were slow to load or would not load at all and I could not change the QoS settings for each device. When this issue then affected my email client and would not connect to any of my three email accounts, that was the end! If others may have issues with this unit, I hope my experience may help. While it’s normal to have a DOS attack once and a while, it’s not normal to have many in say an hour’s time and it can affect the router’s performance.
I gave up and reconnected my old AC1700 router. Wa-la, I was back up and running with no issues. I check the log and NO DOS attacks. No issues with QoS. The next day, at the time I am writing this review, there have been no DOS attacks listed.
I don’t know about you, but I seem to be seeing a lot of poor quality in computer electronics lately and not just Netgear. I will be returning this defective unit to BB. I hate to miss out on this deal, but I’m not willing to try another unit at this time. I wasted way too much time already in the two days of dealing with this router.
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November 23, 2020
Still wanting this router to work, I tried a second one. After initial setup with only one wired desktop, all seemed to be working without any DOS Attacks. I then updated the firmware (MISTAKE) and when the router restarted BAM, there were 2 DOS attacks right off the bat. I then restarted the router and now there were 5 more DOS attacks, one IP 3 times and that turned out to be Amazon. These are all "False Positives for some reason the router cannot distinguish, but yet all these DOS attacks affect the router's performance over time. As a note, my Nighthawk AC1750 router had NO DOS attacks in the two days between both AX5200 units.
I'm thinking the latest firmware 1.0.2.72 is the cause, but cannot verify. Unless you have an older firmware file saved there is no way I found in the settings to roll back to the previous firmware version. Netgear Support for this router only has the current firmware version to download and not any previous version. So, if you update and there is an issue, you are stuck with it until the next update; unless you can find a previous firmware file. Come on Netgear, at least keep the previous firmware versions available for download just in case. I have also returned this router as the AX5200 is not ready for prime time.
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American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Excellent film. Learned a lot.
By Harpo
I have always followed auto racing and to see a film that tells the story about Carrol Shelby and building race cars was great.
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Your Title Does Not Support Your Rating
December 26, 2020
Why a 1 Star rating; the lowest for a poor movie? Your title and comments infer you liked the movie and one would think you would at least give it a 3 + Star rating
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with QHD 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i9 processor and 32GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Great Features and Specs for the price
By AMXs
I have now had this unit for four weeks and put it through its paces. I am very pleased with its overall performance. I have had no issues. The only down side of this unit is its reduced power to the CPU and GPU. This has to be done to control the heat in the thin format. More power more heat equals a bigger, heavier, and more expensive unit. Although, this unit is not the fastest or the best, you cannot beat the "bang for the buck". It will play AAA games. If you want to do better for the same configuration you will pay about $1K more; that’s if you can find one and not have to wait forever to get it with today’s supply and shipping issues.
I am coming from a 5-year-old Alienware 17 r3 4K UHD 60Hz laptop. I do not do a lot of gaming, but do video and photo processing. I first got the MSI FHD 360Hz unit on sale for $200 less than this one. I wanted the QHD screen but it was out of stock, unknown when it may be available. I was not pleased with the FHD 360Hz panel. Overall, this panel is OK if you want speed. Check out YouTube for gaming speeds. People have complained about the light bleed, but it is no worse than my Alienware. Every LED/LCD panel has light bleed. If you are in a dark room with a black/blank screen you will see it along the edges. In everyday use it is not noticeable; period. I found the MSI panel’s out of the box color calibration to be right on with my Alienware calibrated panel. However, the brightness of the FHD 360Hz panel is a lot dimmer. Same photo on the Alienware (400 nit) I set at a Windows brightness of 50. The MSI (FHD 300 nit) has to be set at 90 to achieve the same brightness. This is in a bright room. For most, this brightness level will be sufficient. But outdoors the MSI FHD panel will fall short. I found I was spoiled by the 4K screen when it comes to graphics. Gaming and watching a movie, the FHD screen is fine. Although I like the MSI FHD 360Hz unit overall, I returned it and decided to wait for a 4K UHD or a 2K QHD unit.
Best Buy got the MSI QHD unit back in stock and I jumped on it. The difference between the FHD 360Hz and the QHD 240Hz is like night and day. The QHD panel is brighter and sharper. When comparing with the Alienware 4K it is right on par. The same picture with the Alienware at 50 brightness, the MSI QHD is at 60. The 2K QHD resolution actually is just fine for my photo and graphic work. Don’t get me wrong, 4K is better if you require it, but I found that this QHD is perfect for my needs. It’s cheaper and less battery drain than a 4K. I found it just as nice on 17” as 4K and it seems to hit the “Sweet Spot” for gamers and photo/video/graphic processors. The brightness and sharpness of the panel is paramount to me. If you want speed and plan on using the laptop inside with normal to low light then the FHD panel is it. But for me the difference of 360Hz to 240Hz is nominal and I want the brighter and sharper image over the little difference of speed.
Heat is an issue with any laptop and especially with gaming laptops. I have a video conversion process I do with proprietary software and it is intense on the CPU and GPU. I’m now working with 4K and the old Alienware can no longer keep up. I found with this unit set in Extreme Performance Mode with GPU set to discrete and GPU over clocked without Cooler Boost turned on, my CPU was running as high as 95c. Turning on cooler boost lowered the CPU to 85C and lower. The GPU ran cool at 75-80c. The fans are running at 6,000 RPM with Cooler Boost and do produce noise, but they are still quieter than a lot of other gaming laptops at max fans. It is no louder than my Alienware when its fans are maxed out. Since my process is automated and takes several hours, I just walk away once I’m satisfied CPU/GPU temps are stable. I found for everyday use and even lighter graphic processing that the Balanced mode works just fine with less fan noise at up to 3,000 RPM with acceptable CPU/GPU temps, or mostly no fan noise for general office work.
MSI GS76 Stealth 11UG-232 QHD Pros and Cons:
Pro: Best bang for the buck for the specs.
Bright, sharp, and fast QHD panel
i9 11th gen mobile CPU
Nvidia RTX 3070 mobile GPU
1TB NVMe PCIe M.2 Gen 4x4 SSD - Second M.2 Gen 3x4 SSD slot available.
32GB RAM – which is more than enough.
Mux switch for the discrete Nvidia GPU
Per Key RGB keyboard
Quiet fans compared to other gaming laptops. All gaming laptops will have fan noise!
Latest generation ports (HDMI is still only 2.1 and not 2.2)
Full Size SD Card Slot, not micro size
AX-6e 2x2 Wi-Fi that can do 6GHz, 5GHz, and 2.4GHz with an AX-6e Network/Router
Number keypad. With disappearing number pads these days, MSI did good for a thin laptop.
Small and light for a 17” laptop. Easy to carry for work and play. Looks like any other work laptop on the outside (Stealth) without all the gaudy lights some gaming laptops have.
Con: Low power CPU/GPU – only 95W to GPU that could handle up to 140W, although too hot for this design. The GE Raider has more power, but is bigger, heavier, and costs more for same specs.
Inverted Motherboard – RAM access requires removal of motherboard. At 32GB there should be no need for more RAM
Keyboard Fonts – Took me some time getting used to compared to a standard keyboard font.
Function Key on right side – Why? You will get used to it.
Internal speakers OK for office work, but not for movies or music.
Right side ports too far front, device cables can get in way of mouse for right handers. Same on left side for lefties.
I find this laptop to have the best features/specs for the price. MSI quality control seems to very good compared to the last two Alienware laptops I tried in the last two years. Both were returned for motherboard issues. So far, this MSI has handled everything I have thrown at it.
Laptops are personal and subjective. Everyone has different needs. Do your research and know what you are buying. Fan noise is inevitable with any performance gaming laptop and even desktops. It is the nature of the beast. I think MSI has done well with the fans on this unit and they are as quiet as can be. Best Buy has a great return policy. Just be sure to evaluate and return in the allotted time period should you find you do not like your purchase.
FYI, my MSI came with Window 10 “20H2” and not the latest Windows 10 “21H1”. I did update to Windows 11 when offered by Windows update and it went smooth. It kept most my Windows settings, but I did find a few that were changed.
Should anything happen to change my opinion/rating of this unit I will update this review.
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UPDATE: Still going strong - 2 Notes of interest
December 3, 2021
I found if I was playing MS Solitaire Collection fan #1 would pulse, 5 seconds on 5 seconds off round 2500 rpm. Noise overall is not an issue if it was a steady speed, but the pulsing becomes irritating in a quiet room. Changing fan settings did not help, nor did "Silent" mode setting in the MSI Center help. It seems the CPU temps would fluctuate around 57c to 62c just enough to cause the fan to turn off and on. Not sure why the fan temp settings or Silent mode did not address the issue, but I did find a solution. Monitor Refresh Rate. I read about Windows 11 planning on a new feature called Dynamic Refresh Rate to reduce power consumption. Right now the default 240Hz panel refresh rate can only be set at a static max 240 or min 60. When Windows 11 updates to Dynamic Refresh it will set the refresh rate anywhere between the min and max as needed. Since I do not game a lot I find that 60Hz works for most of my needs and I will change to 240Hz as needed. I can only assume the 60Hz requires less power thus less heat on the system. Regardless as to why, changing to 60hz stopped fan #1 pulsing. It does not turn on at all any more while playing MS Solitaire Collection. CPU Temp now running 47c to 57c.
MSI Update Process is not as simple as HP or Dell. Hopefully those who buy gaming computers are not newbies to computer file systems. There is no automated app that will check for updates, download, and install them. In the MSI Center there is a Support Tab that has a "Live Update" feature. I found that it always seems to not recognize one random install even though the driver is updated and installed. When you do the live update it will find any updates on the MSI server for your system. You have to select the update and download it, but it will not install it for you. If you are running Windows 11 you should verify the driver is for Windows 11. I found when I updated the Intel GPU driver MSI Live Update was only offering the Windows 10 update and not the Windows 11 version even though I have Windows 11 installed and the MSI Center is the latest version. Because of the inconsistencies, I just go to the MSI support website and get my updates there. Also, all updates are provided in a .ZIP file that has to be uncompressed first. I have found that a lot of MSI's updates recently are provided without a Setup, Install, or other .EXE file. You have to install from a .INF file or multiple .INF files. If this is new to you you may find it difficult. Another surprise is the BIOS update process. HP and Dell both use a Windows .EXE file and it is a simple process just follow the onscreen prompts. MSI requires the use of a flash drive. It is best to use a flash drive to update the BIOS as it is a more direct way and less chance of errors. If this is new to you then you can find the instructions on MSI web site. NOTE: the instructions do not mention this, be sure your flash drive is formatted in FAT32 as it will not be recognized by the BIOS in any other format. Also, unlike HP and Dell, when MSI updates a driver it deletes the old driver off their site.
As I have said, this laptop to me is still the "best bang for the buck". 5 weeks in and I am still quite satisfied with it. Other than my fan pulsing (fixed) its worked like a champ. And now it is $100 off. For those like me that paid full price, I got BB to price match mine. Hopefully, you can catch the deal before it is gone. Good luck
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Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Good Streaming Device for Dolby Vision
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I wanted Dolby Vision capability for my Home Theater setup. This version is similar to the previous version, but with better specs. I have 2 other ROKU devices and they all works great as long as the apps support it. Right now Paramount+ says it supports DV and DA, but on ROKU all you get is 1080p not HDR/DA and Dolby Direct sound, no Atmos. It's the blame game, paramount blames ROKU and ROKU blames Paramount. The customer is caught in the middle. However, Disney +, Netflix, and Prime apps work great and give you what they say.
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Paramount + and ROKU have worked out their issue and now all content Paramount + gives in 4K Dolby Vision/Dolby Atmos plays via ROKU Ultra with OS v. 11
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To bad
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dvd kept freezing on two players took it back was told it was past 14 days so to bad . Great movie just buy it where you get good customer service.
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Fix for New 4K DVD's That Hang/Freeze
July 23, 2023
Hello MichaelH, I have found when 4K DVD's freeze it is because of a light oily type film from manufacture process that is almost invisible. Wash the DVD by hand with a drop of Dawn dish soap.Handle with care not to rub too hard with your fingers. Wash both sides of the DVD. Then pat dry with a micro-fiber towel; do not rub. Lint is your enemy, so do not use a regular towel. Then use a clean glasses grade cleaning cloth to lightly buff out any visible residue. I have had many Triple layer 4K DVD's hang around the 1:20+ mark. After the above process my DVD's no longer hang. Hope this works for you. AMX
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SLIM,SHARP,STYLISH. Stealth 18 AI Studio is the full evolution for coming era. Born for AI, design and performance. A mighty combination for gaming, business and creativity. Succeed in whatever you strive for, no matter where you go.
 

How many SSD Nvme Slots? MSI specs are vague on this only saying this model has a 1TB Gen 4 SSD. If more than one, is one a Gen 5 and one Gen 4 or are both Gen4? Also are they 2280 length?

1 year, 8 months ago
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SLIM,SHARP,STYLISH. Stealth 18 AI Studio is the full evolution for coming era. Born for AI, design and performance. A mighty combination for gaming, business and creativity. Succeed in whatever you strive for, no matter where you go.
 

What is the actual aspect ratio of the UHD 18" screen? MSI says 16:9, yet they say the resolution is 3840x2400 which is 16:10. Best Buy specs say resolution is 3840x2560 which totally wrong. Can someone who actually has this unit advise?

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The ARRIS SURFboard SB6190 is a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem with 32 downstream x 8 upstream bonded channels, making it a perfect addition to your home network. The SB6190 is best for cable internet speed plans up to 800 Mbps.
 

It's this modem compatible with Optimum in North Carolina?

YES, but here is why you do not want to use it: Security!
According to the answer I got from an Optimum tier 2 tech, DOCSIS 3.0 will work with Optimum Cable in Eastern Carolina, as I have been using an older 16x4 channel version of this modem without issues for over 7 years. I am now upgrading my service from 500 Mb to 1Gb (an offer I cannot refuse), but I have to get a new modem to support that speed. When I mentioned Optimum's Website:
https://www.optimum.net/pages/optimum-certified-modems.html
that says Optimum only supports DOCSIS 3.1, he told me the reason is security. DOCSIS 3.1 is newer technology and that is still updated for security issues, where the older 3.0 is not. The tech recommended I upgrade to 3.1 for that reason alone, regardless if the new 3.0 modem may still work. Everything you do on line may be at risk due to unpatched security issues with DOCSIS 3.0. This is probably why the 3.0 modem is on sale and so cheap. It is outdated tech and no longer updated.
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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SLIM,SHARP,STYLISH. Stealth 18 AI Studio is the full evolution for coming era. Born for AI, design and performance. A mighty combination for gaming, business and creativity. Succeed in whatever you strive for, no matter where you go.
 

What is the maximum nits of SDR and HDR brightness for this laptop?

According to MSI, the 18" UHD screen is HDR 1000.
1000 nits at 2000:1 Contrast ratio.
1 year, 8 months ago
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with QHD 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i9 processor and 32GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
 

how bright is it (in nits)??

A YouTube review claims the FHD 360Hz panel is rated at 300 nit and performs at about 277 nit. I cannot find anywhere that specified the rated nit of the QHD display. However, I have an Alienware 17r3 4K 400 nit display and comparing the same photo on the Alienware and the MSI QHD display, they are almost the same brightness. Windows Brightness Level for the Alienware is 50 and the same brightness for the MSI is 60. I'm guessing the MSI QHD is rated at 400 nit but performs around 350 - 375 nit.
4 years, 6 months ago
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with QHD 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i9 processor and 32GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
 

What is the difference between FHD360hz and QHD240hz? Trying to compare model Gs7611257 and GS7611232

The QHD 240Hz is a 2K display. I have this and it is brighter than the FHD 360Hz 1080p display. The 360Hz display will give you the faster gaming frames per second if that is what you want. However, I find that a 240Hz does quite well with FPS for most games and I like the 2K sharper and brighter screen over the 360Hz display. I got the FHD 360Hz model first and returned it and waited for the QHD display to be restocked. No regrets!
4 years, 6 months ago
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with QHD 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i9 processor and 32GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
 

Hi, I want to know if this very model comes with the same specifications but RTX 3080 GPU. And it's offered price.

Check MSI website. It does come with a RTX3080 for more $$$$ but not from Best Buy at this time. You may want to research a little about MSI Stealth reduced power to the GPU to control the heat in this slim laptop. I have read the RTX3080 is not worth the cost in this unit for the marginal gain in gaming performance over the RTX3070. If you want a 3080 you may want to consider the GE76 Raider or another brand that will give you more GPU power.
4 years, 6 months ago
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with QHD 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i9 processor and 32GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
 

Is the storage PCI Gen 3 or Gen 4?

Main NVMe m.2 slot is Gen4x4 and the spare slot is Gen3x4
4 years, 6 months ago
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AMXs
 
Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with QHD 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i9 processor and 32GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
 

Does this laptop come with Windows 10 Pro?

I guess it can if you order from somewhere other than Best Buy. I find it cheaper just to get a Windows Pro license and upgrade Home to Pro than to pay the OEM for it. That's what I did and it works fine.
4 years, 6 months ago
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AMXs
 
Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with QHD 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i9 processor and 32GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
 

Is the HDMI 2.1?

Yes, HDMI is 2.1
4 years, 6 months ago
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with QHD 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i9 processor and 32GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
 

Can another internal SSD be added to the Laptop? I would like a bit more internal memory, games are getting bigger and bigger

YES! it comes with a 1TB Gen4x4 M.2 NVMe SSD in slot 0 and a spare Gen 3x2 M.2 Gen3x4 NVMe slot that takes a full size "2280" NVMe SSD. It does not have the mounting screw for the spare slot, so make sure you acquire one with your SSD.
4 years, 6 months ago
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Edge ahead of the pack with this MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card delivers stutter-free, paired with QHD 240hz refresh 3ms screen for fluid gameplay, while the Intel Core i9 processor and 32GB of RAM power through resource-intensive titles. Featuring a 1TB SSD, this MSI Stealth gaming laptop offers ample storage for your files and ultrafast startups.
 

Can this be used as a business computer? OR Only a gaming computer?? Will it run regular programs and do everything a regular laptop does or is it specifically for gaming??

As others have said YES this is not just a gaming laptop. It will do it all. Note this is a Windows Home OS. If your business requires Windows Pro or Enterprise for their domain then no, you will need to upgrade the OS to Windows Pro or Windows Enterprise.
4 years, 6 months ago
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