HowardHorst
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- First ReviewJune 28, 2016
- Last ReviewMarch 14, 2018
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iBUYPOWER - Gaming Desktop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 - 1TB Hard Drive + 240GB Solid State Drive - Gray/Black
iBUYPOWER Desktop: Conquer virtual enemies with this iBUYPOWER Trace desktop. Its Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of DDR4 RAM let you multitask efficiently, and it has a 240GB SSD that offers fast boot times and a 1TB HDD for plenty of long-term file storage. This iBUYPOWER Trace desktop's liquid-cooled CPU prevents overheating.
Died after ten hours of use
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: HowardHorst
from Springfield, OH, USA
on March 14, 2018
I was initially impressed with this computer. It's extremely quiet and looks nice. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to test its "power." I owned it for five days, but only used it for three of those for a total of about ten hours and then it suddenly wouldn't boot. After troubleshooting with iBuyPower's tech support, they determined it was a graphics card issue. To put this into perspective, the computer it replaced was one I built nine years ago and it never gave me a problem. This one died after about ten hours of light use.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0052558788
My Best Buy number: 0052558788
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Bose - Companion® 5 Multimedia Speaker System (3-Piece) - Black
With TruSpace® digital processing circuitry, this multimedia speaker system delivers 5.1 multichannel audio from just 2 speakers and the compact Acoustimass® module, providing an immersive movie-watching or game-playing experience on your computer.2px 17px;margin:
Great Sound, Frustrating Standby Mode
Customer Rating
4.0
I love these speakers...when they're turned on. The sound is great and the bass is booming. Make no mistake, these speakers will rattle the walls. The big drawback is that for some baffling reason, Bose chose to have them go on standby mode after about five minutes of non-use. You can't change the duration or turn off the "feature." They're supposed to turn back on after they detect a sound source, but they don't. This is really, really irritating and cheap $100 speakers don't have this "feature," so why should a premium speaker subject you to it? C'mon Bose! You're so weak.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0052558788
My Best Buy number: 0052558788
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JBL - Clip 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
Amplify your audio while on the go with this JBL Clip 2 Bluetooth speaker. This IPX7-certified water-resistant speaker lets you enjoy music without worrying about rain or poolside splashes. The integrated audio cable lets you easily connect your device to this JBL Clip 2 Bluetooth speaker, and the built-in carabiner keeps it secure.
My Go To Portable Speaker!
Customer Rating
4.0
I had doubts about the speaker due to it's size. While it's true that it's not a booming speaker that will fill up a room, it's has a nice sound for the size. It's very well built, durable and the clip is pure genius. Why aren't there more portable speakers like this? The only drawback is that the bluetooth connection setup can be finicky until you get used to its process. If you press the bluetooth button for too long (as most BT speakers will have you do), you set it up for daisy chaining it for connection to another speaker (another nice feature!). Because of that, it doesn't connect to your phone (or whatever) and you'll think there's something wrong with the speaker. What you need to do is just press the BT button quickly and it'll pair just fine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0052558788
My Best Buy number: 0052558788
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Bose - SoundSport Wireless Sports In-Ear Earbuds - Black
With no wires in the way, Bose SoundSport Wireless Sports Earbuds keep you moving with powerful audio. Perfect for exercise and running with a sweat and weather resistant design and StayHear+ tips designed for comfort and stability. The Tile app makes your headphones easy to find if they ever go missing.
Don't bother if you own a Samsung phone!
Customer Rating
3.0
I'm not really sure how to rate these. On my Nexus phone, they sound phenomenal. However, I recently purchased the Samsung Galaxy Edge 7 and they sound AWFUL when used with that phone! Full volume is about mid to lower mid level on every other device. Literally every sound in the real world will drown out whatever you're listening to. I was listening to rock while washing dishes and the simple sound of the dish sprayer drowned out the music. Forget about listening to podcasts or calm music.
So...if you DON'T have a Samsung phone, you should be fine. These have great sound with nice highs and low lows. If you own a Samsung, consider another pair of headphones (but you still may run into the same issue).
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0052558788
My Best Buy number: 0052558788
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TrackR - bravo Item Trackers (2-Pack) - Brushed Aluminum
TrackR bravo Item Trackers: Easily locate your cell phone, wallet and other lost items with these trackers and the TrackR app (download required). Bluetooth 4.0 connects to your compatible mobile device from up to 80' away, and you can also find out-of-range items when other users walk by.
No benefits at all
Customer Rating
1.0
I purchased the two pack for fifty dollars. The idea was to use one for my keychain and the other for my laptop bag. I found out very quickly that Trackr has no benefit.
First the laptop bag. I thought that if it were stolen, I’d have a way of tracking it as long as TrackR remained with the bag. No, not at all. Trakr will only display where the bag was the last time it had contact with my phone. So if it gets stolen out of my car and I open the TrackR app, it’ll still show in my car instead of wherever the thief pawned it at. Yes, Trakr touts a network of “TrackRs” in the tens of thousands; but in a country of 350 million people, that doesn’t amount to much. So the TrackR fails on this important point and my laptop bag is gone for good.
My other first world problem is that I often leave home with my phone still sitting on the charger. I thought the TrackR would solve this issue because the device will beep if separated with the phone (you need to set this up in “Settings”), so I attached it to my keychain for this purpose.
The problem is that for the majority of my life, my phone is rarely in the same spot as my keys. There’s no need for me to carry my keys around at home or at work. However, I absolutely carry my phone with me all the time. That means that my phone is almost always out of contact with TrackR and that causes the TrackR device to constantly chime.
I keep my keys in my laptop bag when I’m at work. The first day I used TrackR, coworkers complained that it would go off anytime I’d go into a meeting. Because of that, I had to disable one of the most important features I bought it for.
TrackR would be useful if had an actual GPS function and allowed the user to set time and location rules for when it should track. As an Android user, it’d be perfect if the software integrated with Tasker and I could create my own rules. As it stands now, in order to be useful, I have to remember to turn on the reminders in the settings whenever I think I’ll need TrackR to...you know…”track.” Having to remember to change the settings in the software whenever I think I might be in a situation to lose my keys is the exact opposite of being helpful.
TrackR won’t help you recover anything if it gets stolen and you can’t use the “device separation” feature because both your phone and the TrackR alarm will constantly go off. So...what is it good for, exactly???
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 0052558788
My Best Buy number: 0052558788
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Bose - Companion® 5 Multimedia Speaker System (3-Piece) - Black
With TruSpace® digital processing circuitry, this multimedia speaker system delivers 5.1 multichannel audio from just 2 speakers and the compact Acoustimass® module, providing an immersive movie-watching or game-playing experience on your computer.2px 17px;margin:
How tall are the two satelite speakers from like the bottom to the top and is there a bass control on the subwoofer does 3.0 work with the usb?
Bose - Companion® 5 Multimedia Speaker System (3-Piece) - Black
With TruSpace® digital processing circuitry, this multimedia speaker system delivers 5.1 multichannel audio from just 2 speakers and the compact Acoustimass® module, providing an immersive movie-watching or game-playing experience on your computer.2px 17px;margin:
Bose - Companion® 5 Multimedia Speaker System (3-Piece) - Black
With TruSpace® digital processing circuitry, this multimedia speaker system delivers 5.1 multichannel audio from just 2 speakers and the compact Acoustimass® module, providing an immersive movie-watching or game-playing experience on your computer.2px 17px;margin:
I want to know are these speakers loud enough to rock the house? Listening to new Klipsch promedia 2.1 right now. They sound awesome if I'm I'm the room with them near them full blast. Thanks for your input
These will rattle the windows! Even at half volume you can feel the bass go through you. However, be aware that Bose states that if you listen too loud for too long, the volume will be reduced to avoid damage. I've never encountered this, but it is in the documentation.
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