solaris2k
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- First ReviewMarch 11, 2013
- Last ReviewDecember 2, 2015
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- Average Rating4.9
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- First Review CommentAugust 26, 2013
- Last Review CommentMay 29, 2014
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LG - 49" Class (48.5" Diag.) - LED - 2160p - Smart - 4K Ultra HDTV
LG LED 4K Ultra HDTV: Immerse yourself in 4K Ultra HD imagery during your next movie marathon on this TV. Wi-Fi and webOS 2.0 Internet connectivity offer instant access to popular media apps, so you can keep up with current shows or enjoy past seasons.
Amazing 4k TV for the price
Customer Rating
5.0
I purchased this TV for the sole purpose of using it as a computer monitor to handle my gaming and multimedia content. I'm actually a big fan of the motion interpolation feature and it works well on this screen when only watching movies of videos. The soap opera effect introduces a ton of input lag which is to be expected. There is a setting called HDMI-PC which turns off the effect and drastically reduces input lag. There's still some lag compared to an actual monitor but it's tolerable, at least by me. I was a little weary of the idea of another 60hz screen at first but after watching a few movies and playing a few video games, I'm actually very glad I bought this LG. The main games I play at the moment are Fallout 4 and Grand Theft Auto 5 and they look absolutely stunning at QHD 2560x1440 30hz stable at close to 60 fps but obviously your experience will differ depending on your hardware. I run Windows 10 at UHD 3840x2160 60hz and it's never looked so stunning. Definitely make sure your PC is able to handle these huge resolutions if you plan to use it other than a regular TV. A regular 1080p screen will show obvious large pixels when used as a monitor but since this is 4k, the screen actually looks like a giant actual 48" computer monitor. It's WONDERFUL. There's some slight blur which is to be expected from the sub thousand dollar 4k displays but you should expect that.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2369157197
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SanDisk - Pixtor 64GB microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card
This SanDisk Pixtor microSDXC memory card features a rugged design for protection against water, shocks up to 500Gs, magnets, x-rays, vibrations and temperatures between -13° and 185°. The 64GB capacity provides ample storage for media files.
lots of space
Customer Rating
5.0
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got these for my galaxy tab pro 8.4 and simply put, they work and you get about 59gb of usable space I throw my music and movies in them and playback is great I got 2 during black friday $25 each extremely amazing deal at the time
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2369157197
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Samsung - Galaxy Tab Pro - 8.4" - 16GB
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro Tablet: You can easily watch movies and shows on the go using the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro, which features an 8.4" touch screen that's large enough to ensure clear media viewing and small enough to facilitate transport. The 16GB storage offers room to house pictures, videos, music and other important files. Plus, you can connect to the Web to check your e-mail and access social media.
Best Android tablet I've owned so far
Customer Rating
5.0
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I purchased my Tab Pro on sale for $200 and have to say this is one sweet deal. This is my second Android tablet and it truly blows away my Nexus 7 2012. For the price, I can't really think of a better Android tablet with these specs available right now. I was originally going to buy the Tab S 8.4 but for that price, the Tab Pro just can't be beat right now. The 2560x1600 screen resolution itself makes it a better choice than the Tab 4 series and was one of the main reasons I chose this particular tablet. I used some of the money I saved to buy 2 64 gb microsd cards, a Zagg screen protector, and Poetic case. I'm running Cyanogenmod 11 nightlies instead of the Touchwiz UI because of personal preference and runs better than any Android device I've previously owned which include the N7 2012, HTC One X Plus, LG Optimus G Pro, Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, and LG G2. There's no stutter that I've noticed yet, probably because I'm not running Touchwiz. Overall this tablet is rock solid and I recommend it to anyone in the market for a cheap tablet. The specs aren't bleeding edge anymore but it still definitely gets the job done without breaking the bank.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2369157197
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Hamilton Beach - 14-Oz. Single Serve Blender - Black
This compact blender allows you to blend smoothies, milk shakes and more. The travel lid saves time by allowing you to drink from the blending jar.
amazing deal
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: solaris2k
from Winsted, CT
on May 29, 2014
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: durable, compact, easy to clean
What's not so great: wish there was more colors
I got my blender for just under $14 after taxes. It was on sale for $17.99 and I had $5 in Rewards Points. I recently started working out so I needed something to make my protein shakes. Before I was using a mechanical food chopper to make my shakes and each time would take around 15 to 20 minutes having to chop up each ingredient individually and then manually shake the drink container for what seemed like forever. That was a huge waste of time. So far it's been working great. I can make great smoothies and protein shakes in just a few minutes. I love that I can mix up a smooothie, detatch the cup and enjoy my drink straight away. The jar / cup is made of thick durable plastic, holds up pretty well, and fits 14 fl oz . It fits in the cup holder of my vehicles just fine and is very easy to clean. Use caution if you have big hands when cleaning because the mixing blades at the bottom are part of the cup and you could probably hurt yourself if not careful. I have small hands so it's not really an issue for me. The base of the blender is very small and there's a spot where you can wrap the power cord around the base for easy storage. It does emit an odor typical to when motors are under a heavy load. It hasn't been an issue though. I never blend for more than 20 seconds at a time to let it cool down. I pulse blend until everything is nice and chopped up. Even if this thing fails I will buy another one because it was so cheap. There is another model made by Hamilton Beach that comes in different colors and is slightly thinner. If you want different colors, get the other model. This one only comes in black but they do also have this model that comes with a stainless steal cup which is slightly more expensive. I love my blender though and I'm about to make another shake right now!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Marshall - Major On-Ear Headphones - White
These Marshall Major 4090480 on-ear headphones feature moving coil dynamic speakers for powerful sound. The 3.5mm connector allows use with a wide variety of audio devices, while the 6.3mm adapter lets you connect to select amplifiers, speakers and more.
Best headphones I've owned
Customer Rating
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Comfort
2.0
Durability
5.0
What's great about it: Attractive Design, Durable, Good Sound
What's not so great: Uncomfortable after a while,
I use these everyday for hours on my home PC, Apple, and Android devices and they sound great everywhere I go. I went to the store to check out the Beats Solo's and ultimately went home with these. The overall design is very attractive and build quality is quite nice. The white headphones and gold connector match my gold iPhone 5s quite well. The sound is crisp and clear. They tend to make audio sound as if it's a live performance which is a nice effect. I also use them frequently to make phone calls and works perfectly for that. They don't pump out crazy bass but it's enough that's effectively noticeable and still sounds great. I would have liked a little more bass but I can live with it. The coiled cable is a nice plus when tucking the cable under my shirt. They're more durable than I expected so far after about 4 months of daily usage. I can fall asleep while wearing them and they haven't broken yet. The faux leather material holds up pretty well as well as the stitching that holds it together. Since I got the white model, the color on the cable has become a little dingy which can be expected for white materials but the actual headphones still look beautiful and crisp white. They feel good on my head but can get uncomfortable after long periods of usage. Taking breaks after a while is probably recommended but I just readjust them and they feel better. Overall I'm extremely satisfied with these and they were cheaper than what I was planning to spend. They're perfect for disappearing into my music or as a hands free mobile solution.
This product has... Stylish, Good for the car, great sound, great build quality, durable, Attractive design
About me... Budget Conscious, outdoor enthusiast, tech enthusiast
I would recommend this to a friend!
How Often Used:Daily
My Best Buy number: 2369157197
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LifeProof - frē Case for Apple® iPad® mini with Retina display - Black
This LifeProof frē 2301-01 case guards your Apple iPad mini with Retina display against damage caused by water, dirt, snow and shocks and features a CrystalClear double-AR-coated optical lens that lets you capture clear photos with your device.
Great
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: solaris2k
on March 16, 2014
I originally purchased the fre for the original mini to use on my mini with retina display but was unhappy there was no cutout for the additional microphone and returned it after a few days having learned a new version was just released. This new case I noticed is much easier to put on. The power button is much easier to toggle than the first gen case and a added plus is there is no more pillow effect with the built in screen protector. I was never a fan of this design until now. IMO this is the perfect case for my iPad Mini with Retina Display. Totally loving it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LG - Optimus G Pro 4G LTE Cell Phone - Indigo
LG Optimus G Pro LG-E980 Cell Phone with 32GB Memory for AT&T: Expand your world of entertainment, sharing and interaction with the large-screen Optimus G Pro. A 5.5" HD display and 13MP camera showcase photos and videos in brilliant detail. Multitask with up to 3 layered windows, share personalized notes and sketches during voice calls and use your smartphone as a universal remote for your home entertainment system.AT&T Next option available in store. Learn more ›
My 1st phablet
Customer Rating
5.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Battery Life
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
What's great about it: Giant Screen with Snapdragon 600 Adreno 320
What's not so great: no Jelly Bean 4.3 yet
Never thought I'd want a phablet until this phone came out. It's main competitor in the phablet world is the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. In many ways this phone is similar to the Note 2 such as basic design and button layout and some software features like quick toggles and face and eye recognition. That's basically all the similarities though. The Optimus G Pro has a beautiful IPS LCD screen which I prefer over Amoled on the Note 2. There's no built in stylus like in the Note 2 but I don't care. The camera is good but not the best for a 13mp shooter but still takes very nice shots. The phone is no slouch in terms of performance. It uses the same Snapdragon 600 Adreno 320 SoC found in the HTC One and Galaxy S4 but isn't as fast as those two. In real world situations you will never notice this. The phone boots up fast apps load fast there's no hiccup navigating through the phone no matter how fast you like to swipe and tap. 32 gb built in storage is nice and the microsd slot that supports up to 64 gb additional storage is even better. You'll get 23.3 gb of usable storage out of the box. Battery life is pretty good. I leave the house for work with 100% charge and when I get home in the afternoon it's at about 70% charge left. You can always swap out for a fresh battery in emergencies. I frequently use Facebook, Google+, YouTube, text people, and check my e-mail while at work. If you plan to root and load custom ROMS stop right here. This phone isnt for you. The bootloader is locked. The phone can be rooted but don't expect any manual updates to 4.2 or 4.3 right now. Unfortunately it's stuck on Android 4.1.2 until AT&T says so. :( But like any Android phone you can still customize the hell out of it without having to root and load custom ROMS. If you're hunting for cases for this phone you'll be disappointed there isn't as much available like you will find for other phones like Apple, Samsung, and HTC. There's no Otterbox, Seidio, or Trident brand support at the moment. Only Incipio, Case Mate, and Ballistic make good two layer impact resistant cases for this phone. There's always basic TPU style cases available all over the internet though. Incipio is the only brand that has a few options of cases for this phone. I myself have the Ballistic Shell Gel case and love it. Overall this phone is sweet.
This product is... Replaced my MP3 player, Easy navigation, Good video quality, much larger than you average phone, bootloader cannot but unlocked right now
About me... My phone is my life, Heavy texter, Heavy apps user, Need phone to keep me organized, phone junkie, apple enthusiast, android enthusiast, windows phone enthusiast
I would recommend this to a friend!
Age:25-34
Phone size:Just right
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Corsair - Hydro Series H55 120mm Fan CPU Cooler
Enhance your system's performance with this Corsair Hydro Series H55 CPU cooler that features a low-noise, low-speed 120mm fan to ensure cool, quiet operation. The prefilled liquid cooling system and microfin copper cold plate optimize heat dissipation.
Cools my CPU
Customer Rating
4.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to install
What's not so great: Nothing really
This is my first water cooler setup and I'm pleased with the results. For a lower end model it does what it's supposed to and my PC is quiet again. Temps are 38-41C at idle and average 57C running BF3. Fan noise is nice and quiet and remains the same whether at idle or full load. I'll be adding another 120mm fan to try push-pull setup when I get my new case. I'm running a AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 6 core in turbo mode with Asus Sabertooth 990 FX mobo.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Expert
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Gaming
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LG - 49" Class (48.5" Diag.) - LED - 2160p - Smart - 4K Ultra HDTV
LG LED 4K Ultra HDTV: Immerse yourself in 4K Ultra HD imagery during your next movie marathon on this TV. Wi-Fi and webOS 2.0 Internet connectivity offer instant access to popular media apps, so you can keep up with current shows or enjoy past seasons.
Is does tv had true 120hz refresh rate?
only 60hz
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Samsung - Galaxy Tab Pro - 8.4" - 16GB
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro Tablet: You can easily watch movies and shows on the go using the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro, which features an 8.4" touch screen that's large enough to ensure clear media viewing and small enough to facilitate transport. The 16GB storage offers room to house pictures, videos, music and other important files. Plus, you can connect to the Web to check your e-mail and access social media.
does this use a stylus?
I have a samsung note 10.1 2014 with a stylus...does this tablet work the same way?
doesn't work with the note stylus you can get a pencil tip type capacitive stylus those work just fine but you wont get stylus functions like with the S pen on Note tablets
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Samsung - Galaxy Tab Pro - 8.4" - 16GB
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro Tablet: You can easily watch movies and shows on the go using the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro, which features an 8.4" touch screen that's large enough to ensure clear media viewing and small enough to facilitate transport. The 16GB storage offers room to house pictures, videos, music and other important files. Plus, you can connect to the Web to check your e-mail and access social media.
Does this have 3G/4G provision?
I know this tablet doesn't need a data plan. But would I be able to use a data plan if I don't have Wi-fi?
The wifi only model doesn't have a cellular modem so it won't connect online without a wifi signal. If your current phone / wireless plan has wifi tethering you can just use that. BB doesn't offer the cellular Tab Pro for sale. They do sell the Tab S 8.4 which does have 4G / LTE connectivity though.
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Samsung - Galaxy S 4 Active 4G LTE with 16GB Memory Cell Phone - Blue
Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active SGH-i537 Cell Phone for AT&T: Built for those who love the outdoors, this phone delivers the power and great features of the Galaxy S 4 with a sturdier dustproof shell and a camera that snaps photos underwater.AT&T Next option available. Learn more ›
Is the Samsung - Galaxy S 4 Active a good choice for teenagers?
It's no more different than any other phone except that it's water and dust resistant but it doesn't mean the phone is more rugged than the regular S4. It's just as fragile and I'd recommend a case and screen protector like any other phone to protect from accidental damage and wear and tear.
10 years, 8 months ago
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Samsung - Galaxy S 4 Active 4G LTE with 16GB Memory Cell Phone - Blue
Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active SGH-i537 Cell Phone for AT&T: Built for those who love the outdoors, this phone delivers the power and great features of the Galaxy S 4 with a sturdier dustproof shell and a camera that snaps photos underwater.AT&T Next option available. Learn more ›
The diff between Samsung phones
Samsung 4s. Vs. Samsung 4s active
And do you honor 14 day return from AT&T if a person does not like the phone? Right now I have iPhone 4S
I want to purchase the phone today.
And do you honor 14 day return from AT&T if a person does not like the phone? Right now I have iPhone 4S
I want to purchase the phone today.
the active is water and dust resistant the regular s4 is not
the active is slightly larger and weighs more than the regular s4
the active has a conventional TFT display (more natural colors) the regular s4 uses Super Amoled ( more vibrant and saturated colors )
the two phones use difference cases for protection
ATT's return policy is 14 days from date of purchase or date shipped if ordered online they charge a restocking fee up to $35
the active is slightly larger and weighs more than the regular s4
the active has a conventional TFT display (more natural colors) the regular s4 uses Super Amoled ( more vibrant and saturated colors )
the two phones use difference cases for protection
ATT's return policy is 14 days from date of purchase or date shipped if ordered online they charge a restocking fee up to $35
10 years, 9 months ago
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Samsung - Galaxy S 4 Active 4G LTE with 16GB Memory Cell Phone - Blue
Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active SGH-i537 Cell Phone for AT&T: Built for those who love the outdoors, this phone delivers the power and great features of the Galaxy S 4 with a sturdier dustproof shell and a camera that snaps photos underwater.AT&T Next option available. Learn more ›
if bought out right..
I am wondering if I bought the phone out right would it be unlocked or would I have to contact customer service for that?
You have to contact customer service for unlock code.
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