Katah
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- First ReviewMay 17, 2012
- Last ReviewSeptember 18, 2014
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- Last Review CommentJuly 10, 2014
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Motorola - Moto 360 Smart Watch for Android Devices 4.3 or Higher - Gray Leather
Stay connected with this Motorola Moto 360 00419NARTL smart watch, which features a 1.56" LCD touch screen that displays alerts from your compatible Android device. A Bluetooth 4.0 interface helps simplify wireless pairing.
It's everything I've wanted in a smart watch!
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: Looks very good on my wrist
What's not so great: Little bit of a learning curve
Got my watch yesterday and I simply could not be more happy with it. I had a few problems along the way, but certainly nothing that can't be worked out.
First let me start with some tips!
Tip one - When you get it, no matter how much you want to get it up and running don't! Let it charge. It charges pretty fast so it won't take long. The reason is two fold - If it has any juice in it at all out of the box it won't be much and more than likely you'll be getting an update.
The update was slow. Very slow so you won't be able to use right away. I'm guessing lots of people updating.
Mine, for some reason, was not able to connect using WiFi so I had to use my carrier's cell network to do everything. I'll tackle WiFi tonight, but it might be an issue,
The watch looks beautiful. I've already downloaded so many watch faces and a ton of apps!
The notifications are awesome and the "Okay Google" feature for sending emails and text messages is super cool.
Still learning a lot about it but I'm loving it! I've been using the crud out of it and showing everyone how it works and I'm still at half batter 5 hours later. Once I get it set and get into a normal routine I'm not going to have any battery issues.
It's a must have device for Android.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2803634864
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Google - Chromecast - Black
Google Chromecast: Easily stream your favorite apps and media to your TV via Wi-Fi with Chromecast. Use the included USB cable to plug the Chromecast into your TV, and control streaming content using your compatible smartphone, tablet or computer.
Nice little TV device
Customer Rating
5.0
Features
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: Small and easy to move around
What's not so great: Bit limited right now
I've got a pretty busy home when it comes to entertainment and watching movies and television rank among the highest of activities with my family. That said, I needed a way to get our streaming services from TV to TV without having to lug a game console or have my Mac Mini floating all over the house just to stream Netflix for family night. That said, enter Google Chromecast.
The device is rather small which is a good thing and of course Google has made sure you have everything needed for this to work including a way to power the device even if your TV does not have a powered USB port. It is a very portable device and once set up can be moved anywhere within your wireless network.
In my home we have five TVs all of different types and configurations. I don't like buying Smart TVs because you are paying hundreds of dollars more to do what Chromecast is doing for a measly $35.00. So for me and my family, this works pretty great.
Here is my pro and con list, both pretty short.
PROS:
Small and very portable
The video, even at a max of only 720p looks really nice.
Love using my devices - any of my devices (Nexus 7, HTC One, or iPad) to control the Chromecast.
Price
Small and very portable
The video, even at a max of only 720p looks really nice.
Love using my devices - any of my devices (Nexus 7, HTC One, or iPad) to control the Chromecast.
Price
CONS:
Only 720p? Very surprising and means, I'm sure, in the near future a new Chromecase and new purchase will be made.
Setup threw me for a loop at first. I'm very computer and network literate, but I got stumped on what Google was wanted from me at first.
Very limited content. At the time of this review, only Netflix, Youtube, and Google Play content can be streamed, but more is on the way! Can't wait for HBO Go.
Only 720p? Very surprising and means, I'm sure, in the near future a new Chromecase and new purchase will be made.
Setup threw me for a loop at first. I'm very computer and network literate, but I got stumped on what Google was wanted from me at first.
Very limited content. At the time of this review, only Netflix, Youtube, and Google Play content can be streamed, but more is on the way! Can't wait for HBO Go.
Overall you simply cannot go wrong as the price and Google quality stand out. There are other options out there and yeah, right now those other options, if this is your only TV watching method might be better for you as they will have a ton more channels, but I'm confident this will change soon. Google very rarely does anything half way.
For me and my family... we love it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Roku - 3 Streaming Player - Black
(13)My Best Buy number: 2803634864
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Frigidaire - 8,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner and 1.7-Pint Dehumidifier - White
Stay cool with this air conditioner that features a 350 sq. ft. cooling capacity, ideal for a medium-size room. An antibacterial mesh filter helps purify the air, and the window-mount design offers flexible placement options within your home.
Great unit if you follow directions
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Katah
from Orlando, FL
on September 7, 2013
What's great about it: Super cool
What's not so great: So far nothing!
When buying an air conditioner, the BTUs or the space it will cool is provided for a reason. Most people are under the impression that bigger is better and think to themselves, if I have a 10x10 room that a 5000 or 6000 BTU will cool then an 8000 BTU will turn my room into the Arctic Circle, but sadly this couldn't be further from the truth.
Buy the unit rated for the space you are trying to cool. If you have a 10x10 room for example, that is a 100 sq ft room and a 5000 BTU will do the job just fine. The only adjustments you will need to make are depending on the type of room. For example a 10x10 kitchen area will require something bigger like a 6000 BTU since when cooking it gets hotter in the room. If you are trying to cool a man cave with computers, gaming systems, TV and such then you will want bigger because of the extra heat produced by your stuff.
Here is a good way to look at this. If you take a No Doze to stay awake and follow the directions on the bottle, you have an excellent chance of staying awake, however if you think to yourself the bottles says take 2 so if I take 6 I'll be even more awake it won't work because after a certain point it actually has the opposite effect and you will feel sleepy. This is the same principle I see so many people reviewing and knocking stars because they have a beast of an air conditioner not designed to cool smaller areas.... which leads me to the next complaint I see.
Noise. Come on people... it is an all in one unit! What is everyone comparing to? Their central air system? Again if you are not buying the right BTU then you are going to have more noise. Buy an 8000 BTU unit for a 10x10 room and it's going to be a noise beast compared to a 5000 BTU unit you should have bought.
Last bit of advice... when installing, if you did it right, your unit should have a slight downward slope on the outside part. This slope is what causes the condensation to drain off and away from your unit. I think I saw a review with some pictures of water in the vents. This is simply because the unit was not installed properly. You need the slope or it won't work.
Anyway I'm cooling a man cave and I'm in a 10x10 (100 sq ft) room. The room is rather smallish, but I have a beast of a computer, Xbox 360, PS3, Monitors and my 47 inch TV wall mounted and most are going all at the same time depending on who and how many are in here. Let's put it this way, on the colder of winter days I do not need any heaters running as it takes about 20 minutes and it's nice and toasty in here. This is what a bigger unit in this situation is better.
Hope all this helps!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Microsoft - Surface Pro 10.6" - Tablet PC Intel Core i5 Dual-core (2 Core) 1.70 GHz - 4 GB - Windows 8 Pro - Dark Titanium
Managed. Safety. The security and manageability that you expect from Microsoft. BitLocker encrypts your hard drive's data, helping to keep your stuff safe. Install applications and connect with accessories and printers, just like you always have. Join a corporate domain for full access to your work network. Stellar. Performance. Enjoy fast, powerful performance and stunning visuals. The Intel processor was built using the latest technologies, including HD graphics, to deliver with impressive speed and responsiveness.
What an amazing machine!
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Screen looks beautiful
What's not so great: So far, nothing
After checking Best Buy's online inventory for a store near me to finally have a 128 gig version in stock, that day finally came yesterday.
As with all my reviews I like to talk about what I find to be the good, the bad, and the ugly - however with this device I'm hard pressed to find anything bad to say.
As with all my reviews I like to talk about what I find to be the good, the bad, and the ugly - however with this device I'm hard pressed to find anything bad to say.
I've given the Surface Pro a good 24 hours’ worth of use and have installed a ton of software to test it out. I was actually very surprised.
Let’s get the bad out of the way:
Let’s get the bad out of the way:
* I'm going to need a keyboard and mouse for sure. Of course the Surface keyboard I want is out of stock so I'm going to wait, but there are too many apps and programs out there that won't let you get to the on screen keyboard or need a mouse to select. This is especially true with games. This really isn't a bad, but do yourself a favor and pick up a mouse and keyboard when you pick up your surface.
* You will probably need a USB hub. Again, this isn't a shortfall of the device, but most people will have more than one USB type device needing to be connected. This was my case as I don't have the Surface keyboard yet and needed both mouse and keyboard connected.
Now let me get into some of what I really like!!
The screen is so vibrant and clear that I am amazed this is not a retina type display. I compared the same picture, high definition, on my iPad 3 with the Surface and simply could not tell any difference. Love it.
Personally I love Windows 8. I think most people who don't like it don't like it because there is a small learning curve to be able to do what they were doing with Windows 7. Windows 8 works so well on the Surface.
Personally I love Windows 8. I think most people who don't like it don't like it because there is a small learning curve to be able to do what they were doing with Windows 7. Windows 8 works so well on the Surface.
Okay, so all of this stuff is good, but how does it run GAMES!?! I'll only talk about games, because if it can run a decent game it will run business and photo programs easily.
I tried four games so far to see what kind of quality I could get while keeping it at a frame rate that allowed me to play. All games I tried I made sure were running in 1920x1080 resolution. The first game I tried was:
World of Warcraft - runs absolutely flawlessly and at top settings. Even in areas where people like to hang out I noticed no slowdowns. Was actually kind of exciting to think about taking my next family road trip, making my iPhone 5 a hot spot, and playing some WoW as we go down I-4 (wife driving of course lol)
Diablo 3 - I was just so surprised it ran so smoothly. It looked and played amazing! Even the touch screen worked! I did tweak the settings a little, but I set everything UP and not down. You won't hit max ultra-settings, but I got pretty darned close and could tell zero difference over my Alienware computer.
Guild Wars 2 - Again a flawless experience. Ran smooth and without a hitch. Setting level was custom, but I'd rate it at about medium high settings. On all the games tweaking shadows seemed to make the best differences, but again on all the game they still looked beautiful!
Guild Wars 2 - Again a flawless experience. Ran smooth and without a hitch. Setting level was custom, but I'd rate it at about medium high settings. On all the games tweaking shadows seemed to make the best differences, but again on all the game they still looked beautiful!
Skyrim - I almost didn't include this game in this review because normally I run this on a screaming Alienware computer and as such I have loaded it up with all the add-ons I could that increase visual quality so my version of Skyrim is like a super version BUT OMG it ran and ran well on custom setting just a little better than low settings and it still looked AMAZING! Was not super smooth frames 100% of the time, but playable. I think I'll disable all the add-ons (about 80 of them) I use and try it again.
My wife and I are both big Apple fans and want to take nothing away from Apple, but Microsoft just upped the bar.
Some people list the price as a con, but I can't see it that way - it is a computer. I have a 2011 Mac Mini with an Intel i7 and Radeon graphics and these games don't run as well and I paid more for it.
The device does get hot, but after testing some games on the iPad and my Wife's traditional laptop it is nothing out of the ordinary as they all got pretty warm.
The device does get hot, but after testing some games on the iPad and my Wife's traditional laptop it is nothing out of the ordinary as they all got pretty warm.
Overall this is simply an amazing device. If you are in the market for a tablet this is the one to get. If you need a laptop this is the one to get.
Hope this helped! Feel free to ask questions in the comments if you have something specific you want tested or want to know.
This product is... responsive touch screen, Good sound quality, easy to set up, lightning fast, Perfect for Business, Variety of apps available, A nice compact size, Sharp graphics, Easy to navigate, Great screen size, Comfortable to hold
About me... Budget Conscious, Parent with kids, Student, Technology guru, Gamer
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Logitech - G930 Wireless Gaming Headset - Black
This headset features gaming-grade wireless range up to 40'. The 7.1-channel surround sound with advanced Dolby technology lets you hear opponents before they see you.
Not exactly what I expected
Customer Rating
3.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Durability
2.0
What's great about it: The sound quality was pretty good
What's not so great: Short battery life
Picked up the G930 over the weekend hoping to have some awesome sound and was really looking forward to cutting the wire, but sadly, for me these are not going to be the headphones to do that.
Pros:
The sound was rather good and if you like your movies and games loud, this headset has plenty of power to blast your ears off. For me, that is where the pros stop.
The sound was rather good and if you like your movies and games loud, this headset has plenty of power to blast your ears off. For me, that is where the pros stop.
Cons:
Battery life is not good enough for my uses. I'm a gamer and when I'm not gaming I'm watching movies so for me I have sound going pretty much all the time. Keep in mind that I did not have unrealistic expectations when it comes to having wireless anything, but I was getting about 4 hours of use off a full charge. Now in all fairness, I do like to have the sound up more than say an average person I know and the louder the volume the faster the drain on the battery, but having said that, I should be getting more than what I am.
Battery life is not good enough for my uses. I'm a gamer and when I'm not gaming I'm watching movies so for me I have sound going pretty much all the time. Keep in mind that I did not have unrealistic expectations when it comes to having wireless anything, but I was getting about 4 hours of use off a full charge. Now in all fairness, I do like to have the sound up more than say an average person I know and the louder the volume the faster the drain on the battery, but having said that, I should be getting more than what I am.
Charging the headset is super slow so for me every 4 hours or so I was having to switch headsets while charging. I think their charging design is cheap - instead of having to plug in a mini-usb why not have charging contacts on the headset and a nice base to set it in.
I think it should be noted that I'm basing my comparison off the Sony surround headset in terms of battery life which I could easily get 10+ hours on a single charge, but no mic.
This really did not bother my, but I feel it is worth mentioning. This is simulated 7.1 and while the software does a really nice job, if you close it down you lose the surround and the difference is night and day.
This is a fair warning - while Logitech is not known for making cheap feeling products, I think they may have did just that. Overall the headset feels pretty sturdy, but in the most important spot - where the cups meet the head band - is super super cheap feeling. I read some reviews where people are having issues with them breaking shortly after purchase and I can now see how this could happen. If you do get the headphones, avoid pulling them apart to get on and off your head. Instead, slide them on and off.
Don't be lured into buying these because of the G-keys or the voice altering ability. They are nothing special. The buttons on the headset are not convenient to use and the voice alteration is just something for about 5 minutes of fun and then you'll be done with it.
Overall the sound quality does make for a strong argument for me keeping this headset , but in the end I don't like the battery life and every time I put them on or took them off I worried they would break.
Hope this helps!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Apple TV® - Black
Apple TV®
I love Apple, but Apple TV is lacking
Customer Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Performance
4.0
What's great about it: Very nice design
What's not so great: Very limited "channels"
I recently purchased the Apple TV because I wanted a way to get some streaming content to my office and bedroom when not wanting to watch the home theater. Sadly, I was very surprised when I hooked it up to find only a very few channels I could select from. I'm not a big sports fan so the 3 or 4 channels devoted to sports programming held no appeal to me and beside Netflix the only other option for watching movies was iTunes.
Even though Apple TV is not for me, I have to give props. The picture quality was very nice when watching some of the iTunes movie previews and trailers. Also, Air TV was pretty cool and seeing my iPad 3 on my big screen TV was pretty neat, but in the end not neat enough to keep a $99 device.
I'm not sure why Apple does what they do, but I can only imagine if they limit the channels then people will use iTunes for their movie needs. I decided to spend a bit more and ended up getting a Boxee unit. To my surprise there are a boat ton of channels on Boxee and even some that will stream 3D programming to my 3D TV.
I still love you Apple, but for now you won't get my TV interests. =)
This product has... Easy to set up, Reliable connection, limited channels
About me... Heavy media streamer, Technology guru
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
D-Link - Boxee Box High-Definition Media Player
I use it in...:Large home
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Diablo III - Mac, Windows
Deckard Cain scuffs his foot just in front of the ruins of Tristram Cathedral. The stirrings of evil have returned to this world, and these ruins must hold the clues to defeating whatever fresh hell is about to return to the realms of Sanctuary. Just as his hope is fading, Cain spots a glowing ball in the sky. A fiery harbinger of doom hurdles toward him, falling straight from the heavens. Striking the very ground where Diablo once entered the world, the ancient evils of the past reawaken. The fire burns rapidly and it becomes clear that this world is once again in need of a hero. Will you still have what it takes two decades after the last battle?Return to Sanctuary to confront the many forms of evil once again in Diablo III. Choose your hero from five powerful character classes, including Barbarian, Witch Doctor and Wizard — each with their own spells and abilities. Decimate your enemies by using the interactive environment to your advantage — lay cunning traps and use destructible objects and environmental obstacles to your advantage with the Havok physics system. The realms of Sanctuary are now rendered in gorgeous 3D for rich gameplay that pulls you in, allowing you to explore highly detailed regions of Sanctuary. Enjoy new character customization and embark on exciting adventures with the new quest system and prepare for the ultimate action-RPG experience. Join the battle with friends in the intense Battle.net multiplayer platform that lets you connect with other players so you can jump right into the action.
Too little, maybe a little too late.
Customer Rating
3.0
What's great about it: It is true to the Diablo hack and slash style
What's not so great: Blizzard could have done so much better
I remember when I got a copy of the original Diablo demo that was leaked so many years back. It was ground breaking and all I wanted to do was play it over and over. Diablo II carried the torch forward and the following expansions to me were equally as exciting.
Diablo III could and I believe should be so much more than it is. I understand the reason why Blizzard did what it did - if it isn't broke, don't fix it! However, this saying doesn't always ring true especially with almost a decade between Diablo II and Diablo III.
This is just my take on this game and I fell it worth mentioning that I am a Blizzard fan, but sometimes even your best friend can mess up and warrant some criticism. On to the review:
Graphics - The game looks "nice" to be sure, but the graphics are a bit outdated. Remember, this game has been in development for quite some time and I think what happened is they took too long to release and outdated themselves.
Characters - Shame on you Blizzard for not letting people create a character appearance. My 10 year old son sums this up best as I suggest he play a Barbarian, "I don't want to play as an old man!" and honestly I don't either. Take what they give you or leave it, but you will have some troubles getting into most of the characters.
Game play - This is true Diablo and I think it was wise to leave this part of the game alone. It would have been nice to have the option to skip having to play to the game in "normal" mode before getting to the good stuff though. I think it is cool that Blizzard wanted to make the game accessible to new game players by toning the difficulty down at start, but for those familiar to the series it only promotes racing through the game to get to the good stuff.
For those who do not know, Blizzard has stated that 70% of the gear and drops available in Diablo III are not even an option until you hit the next mode of game play.
Audio - Overall the music and voice acting are right on par with Blizzard quality.
Bottom Line: The game is playable and once through the normal mode I am sure will open up and offer new challenges. Overall the Diablo feel that was in the first two games of the series is missing and without being to create a character you can relate to, this only further takes away from the game. Diablo III for me is not a rush home after work because I cannot wait to play kind of game. For a game so long in the making, you would think it would redefine top down RPG games, but clearly does not do this at all.
To do it all over again knowing what I know now, I would have saved the money spent on two copies of the game and a game guide and waited for it to drop in price, but it is what it is.
Side Note - This was factored into my review, but is worth mentioning. Blizzard is having a lot of issues with the servers and they quite frequently are taken down or restarted for one reason or another. I'm sure the servers are overwhelmed and with each day passing, this should get better and better. You will notice some character lag from time to time as everything is stored on the server. Remember, to play the game you must be connected to battle.net and the issues they are having will effect your game play until they have it all fixed.
About me... Multiplayer fan, Hardcore gamer
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Microsoft - Surface Pro 10.6" - Tablet PC Intel Core i5 Dual-core (2 Core) 1.70 GHz - 4 GB - Windows 8 Pro - Dark Titanium
Managed. Safety. The security and manageability that you expect from Microsoft. BitLocker encrypts your hard drive's data, helping to keep your stuff safe. Install applications and connect with accessories and printers, just like you always have. Join a corporate domain for full access to your work network. Stellar. Performance. Enjoy fast, powerful performance and stunning visuals. The Intel processor was built using the latest technologies, including HD graphics, to deliver with impressive speed and responsiveness.
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Will the surface fun office 2003?
The Surface PRO will. the Surface RT will not.
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Microsoft - Surface Pro 10.6" - Tablet PC Intel Core i5 Dual-core (2 Core) 1.70 GHz - 4 GB - Windows 8 Pro - Dark Titanium
Managed. Safety. The security and manageability that you expect from Microsoft. BitLocker encrypts your hard drive's data, helping to keep your stuff safe. Install applications and connect with accessories and printers, just like you always have. Join a corporate domain for full access to your work network. Stellar. Performance. Enjoy fast, powerful performance and stunning visuals. The Intel processor was built using the latest technologies, including HD graphics, to deliver with impressive speed and responsiveness.
Mozilla Firefox
Can you use Firefox for a web browser on the RT? How about the Pro?
With the RT version you will be restricted to whatever browsers are on the app store. If and when Firefox makes a Surface RT version of the browser you can. Surface Pro is really a computer so yes you can use whatever browser you want.
I have Firefox and Chrome on my Pro and they work just as well as on my desktop computer. Think of the Surface RT as an iPad in that you can only install and use applications that are made for it. RT is the same way, but instead of using the Apple app store, you are using Microsoft's version.
I have Firefox and Chrome on my Pro and they work just as well as on my desktop computer. Think of the Surface RT as an iPad in that you can only install and use applications that are made for it. RT is the same way, but instead of using the Apple app store, you are using Microsoft's version.
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