Surakmn
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- First ReviewNovember 9, 2012
- Last ReviewAugust 1, 2016
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- First AnswerDecember 10, 2013
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T-Mobile Prepaid - Alcatel ONETOUCH Evolve 3G No-Contract Cell Phone - Black
Stay in touch with loved ones with the help of this T-Mobile Prepaid Alcatel ONETOUCH Evolve 5020T no-contract cell phone, which features 3G speed for rapid data transfer and a multitap keyboard with predictive text for simple typing.
Basic smartphone with a surprisingly low price
Customer Rating
4.0
Picture Quality
3.0
Battery Life
2.0
Sound Quality
4.0
What's great about it: Low price, front facing camera
What's not so great: Short battery life, middling processor performance
Let's be perfectly clear, the main selling point of this model is the low price point. An Android phone running 4.X on sale for $50 new is amazing. It you compare it against the better mid or high range phones it's going to fare poorly. On its own merits and given realistic expectations, it does OK.
The front facing camera isn't high resolution but having one at all in this class is a bonus and it's adequate for texting a selfie or conducting a video conference. Swype comes installed as the default keyboard, and others are available for download. Lots of versatility with the settings and preferences. The phone supports 3G but not 4G/LTE high speed data.
The screen's viewing angles aren't great but it's crisp and clear. Less bloatware than some phones but still some things you'll never use. The camera doesn't have a flash but shutter response is fast and the photos are usable.
It's a serviceable entry level phone - not the quickest or most powerful but fine for texting and updating Tumblr. A great way to get onto T-Mobile's non subsidized plans with plenty of functionality for casual users. Power users will want something more substantial (and significantly more expensive).
This product is... inexpensive, good value
About me... Heavy texter, Need phone to keep me organized
I would recommend this to a friend!
Age:45-54
Phone size:Just right
My Best Buy number: 1040820597
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SodaStream - Jet Soda Maker Starter Kit - Black/Silver
Make your own tasty beverage with this SodaStream Jet soda maker starter kit that includes a 60-liter carbonator for easily adding carbonation to beverages and a BPA-free plastic bottle for taking your favorite beverage on the go.
A great idea
Customer Rating
5.0
Durability
4.0
What's great about it: Lower sugar, control carbonation levels
What's not so great: Nothing
Didn't expect much, got it to humor a kid. But it turns out we really like it. The flavors, even the non diet varieties, have less sugar than typical drinks and we can also control the carbonation levels to make it less overwhelming for people who don't like strongly carbonated drinks.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 1040820597
+1point
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Samsung - 4.2 Cu. Ft. 9-Cycle High-Efficiency Top-Loading Washer - White
Featuring 9 preset cycles, including a bedding cycle designed to wash comforters and other large items, this Samsung 4.2 cu. ft. top-loading washer effectively handles your family's laundry needs. PureCycle cleans the drum for simple maintenance.
Great features, huge capacity
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Features
5.0
Performance
5.0
What's great about it: Quiet, efficient, able to wash bedding
What's not so great: Nothing
This was purchased to replace a large capacity washer that was almost 20 years old. We wanted something big enough to handle king sized comforters but still prefer a top loading machine.
Kudos to Best Buy (Pacific Sales) for an easy, painless delivery and set up. We scheduled in five minutes in store, the truck arrived within the window suggested, and the installers had everything up and running in about twenty minutes. Great job!
For our purposes this machine is ideal. It has a large enough drum to handle big loads, it has enough cycles and options to provide versatility, it is surprisingly quiet and balanced, and on quick wash you can do a touch up load in just over 30 minutes. It cleans well but is gentler on fabrics than a traditional top loader. Very satisfied with the machine and its performance.
This product is or has... All the cycles I need, Energy efficient, Big enough capacity for a comforter, Doesn't vibrate my house
About me... Teenage kids, Budget Conscious
I would recommend this to a friend!
Gender:Male
Age:45-54
My Best Buy number: 1040820597
+4points
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T-Mobile Prepaid - LG Optimus 4G No-Contract Cell Phone - Black
Stay in contact on the go with this T-Mobile Prepaid LG Optimus cell phone that features 4G speed for fast Web connection and a 4.5" qHD touch screen for easy navigation. Bluetooth technology lets you connect to a compatible hands-free device.
Solid performance in a mid tier phone
Customer Rating
5.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Battery Life
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
What's great about it: Low price for feature set, easy to configure and use, good performance
What's not so great: Wish it had more memory out of the box, can't move applications to SD card.
I bought this as a replacement for a damaged high end phone. While I wish it had more memory it has the essentials - multi core processor, front camera for video conferencing, Android 4.X, etc. - at a price point that is hard to beat. The phone is responsive and has performed well with all the apps I regularly use. Aesthetically it has a nice look and feel - thin and light despite the large screen size. Setting it up was painless.
To be clear, this is a mid grade phone. If you pay three times as much (unlocked or unsubsidized) you'll get more memory, higher resolution on the cameras, etc. but this phone will do everything the typical user needs unless they simply have to own the latest and biggest thing on the market. For me, given the price and features, there's no contest.
This product is... Replaced my MP3 player, Easy navigation, Replaced my camera
About me... Heavy texter, Business Professional, Need phone to keep me organized
I would recommend this to a friend!
Age:45-54
Phone size:Large
My Best Buy number: 1040820597
+5points
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Visual Land - Prestige 7L Tablet with 8GB Memory - Blue
Access the Web on the go with this Visual Land Prestige 7L tablet that features built-in Wi-Fi and a Web browser for surfing the Internet. The 1.3MP webcam and microphone make it easy to video chat with friends and family.
A solid entry level performer
Customer Rating
4.0
What's great about it: Ease of setup and use, low cost
What's not so great: Poor battery life. So so screen resolution
I got this for my youngest mostly for casual web browsing and playing games. He has a netbook for "real" work. At this price point you aren't going to get the highest screen resolution, the longest battery life, or native google certification for Google Play, etc. What do you get? You get a thin, light tablet with adequate performance, a decent capacitive touchscreen and Android 4.X. It connected to my WiFi network easily, runs the "essential" games like Fruit Ninja and the Angry Birds series, lets him check email and the web on the go, and works as a media device to stream or play local movies, music, etc. It works well for what I bought it for, and at significantly lower cost. The tablet comes with two app stores preinstalled, and I easily loaded Amazon's app store. Finding the games and apps he wants has not been a problem. The user interface is not stock Android - it's intuitive what you understand what they've done and is probably great for beginners, but experienced Android users will have a small learning curve. If you need a high end device this isn't it. But for what I needed it meets expectations just fine.
This product is... easy to set up, Variety of apps available, A nice compact size, Comfortable to hold, appropriate for casual users
About me... Budget Conscious, Parent with kids, Technology guru, Business Professional, Comfortable with technology
I would recommend this to a friend!
+10points
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Dynex™ - 6' USB 2.0 A/B Cable - Black
This high-speed USB 2.0 cable connects PCs or laptops to USB peripheral devices such as printers and scanners with data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps.
Good cable
Customer Rating
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: Low cost
What's not so great: Nothing
Good basic cable. No problems with it. You might want to higher throughput cable for the biggest high def screens, but it works great in my application.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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T-Mobile Prepaid - HTC Desire 626s 4G with 8GB Memory Prepaid Cell Phone - Gray
HTC Desire 626s Prepaid Cell Phone for T-Mobile Prepaid: With 4G LTE speed and built-in Wi-Fi, this cell phone makes it easy to check your e-mail, browse Web sites and access social media wherever you go. You can also pair with other devices using the Bluetooth interface, which features NFC (near-field communication) technology and softcard support.
Can I use it with other service providers like ATT ? Will it work internationally?
This model is locked to T-Mobile. AT&T has its own model of HTC 626 for its own network. You'd need international service through AT&T or an unlocked phone with multiple SIMS
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T-Mobile Prepaid - HTC Desire 626s 4G with 8GB Memory Prepaid Cell Phone - Gray
HTC Desire 626s Prepaid Cell Phone for T-Mobile Prepaid: With 4G LTE speed and built-in Wi-Fi, this cell phone makes it easy to check your e-mail, browse Web sites and access social media wherever you go. You can also pair with other devices using the Bluetooth interface, which features NFC (near-field communication) technology and softcard support.
Does it have both front and rear cameras? Can it work in Trinidad and Tobago?
Has dual cameras. The phone is locked to T-Mobile, you'd have to check for local coverage in that area.
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T-Mobile Prepaid - HTC Desire 626s 4G with 8GB Memory Prepaid Cell Phone - Gray
HTC Desire 626s Prepaid Cell Phone for T-Mobile Prepaid: With 4G LTE speed and built-in Wi-Fi, this cell phone makes it easy to check your e-mail, browse Web sites and access social media wherever you go. You can also pair with other devices using the Bluetooth interface, which features NFC (near-field communication) technology and softcard support.
What's so great about this phone?
Compared to what? Within it's class it has a better than average screen and lower than average cost. HTC's Sense UI takes some getting used to, many people prefer stock Android. It's a well built phone and a decent value for the money but Samsung, Alcatel and Hauwei also make solid contenders in its class.
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TRACFONE - LG 306G No-Contract Cell Phone - Black
Keep in touch with loved ones using this TRACFONE LG 306G TFLG306GTM3P4P cell phone, which features Wi-Fi and 3G speed for on-the-go Web access. The 3.2" touch-screen display simplifies operation and offers crisp visuals with up to 320 x 240 resolution.
Do web exclusive minutes triple also?
Do web exclusive minutes triple also?
They triple, the offer is web only but they work like any other.
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TRACFONE - LG 306G No-Contract Cell Phone - Black
Keep in touch with loved ones using this TRACFONE LG 306G TFLG306GTM3P4P cell phone, which features Wi-Fi and 3G speed for on-the-go Web access. The 3.2" touch-screen display simplifies operation and offers crisp visuals with up to 320 x 240 resolution.
Data minutes
How do the minutes work for data/email usage? Is it one minute/unit per internet minute usage? Or does internet usage actual use minutes fast than talk?
Usage is metered by data used rather than time, it'll depend on what you're trying to do. Their website has some guidelines to estimate how usage will add up. Generally Tracfone's internet is fairly expensive and you are better off on WiFi where possible.
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TRACFONE - LG 306G No-Contract Cell Phone - Black
Keep in touch with loved ones using this TRACFONE LG 306G TFLG306GTM3P4P cell phone, which features Wi-Fi and 3G speed for on-the-go Web access. The 3.2" touch-screen display simplifies operation and offers crisp visuals with up to 320 x 240 resolution.
can i use this one or get a tracfone that has NO double or triple minutes? I only need a few minutes a week?
Husband needs a phone with only few minutes. He now has one that doubles every 3 months and has over 900 minutes. Don't know what to do??
Your best bet is to sign up with Tracfone's auto extend service which costs $5 or $6 a month and just extends the time 30 days without adding minutes. When the minutes run low add additional minutes which will triple and add 90 days, then as those 90 days expire the automatic extension kicks in again as needed. If you truly use only a few minutes a month that's the cheapest way to keep a phone active.
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T-Mobile Prepaid - HTC Desire 626s 4G with 8GB Memory Prepaid Cell Phone - Gray
HTC Desire 626s Prepaid Cell Phone for T-Mobile Prepaid: With 4G LTE speed and built-in Wi-Fi, this cell phone makes it easy to check your e-mail, browse Web sites and access social media wherever you go. You can also pair with other devices using the Bluetooth interface, which features NFC (near-field communication) technology and softcard support.
Does this model have a flash?
I bought a different model that did not have a flash, and it would be nice to have.
Has a flash for the main camera.
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Samsung - 4.5 Cu. Ft. 9-Cycle High-Efficiency Top-Loading Washer
Samsung 4.5 Cu. Ft. High-Efficiency Top-Loading Washer: Clean bedding, delicate items and more using this Samsung top-loading washer, which features 9 cycles, 6 options and automatic temperature control for flexibility. Simply select the cycle you want via the rear-panel digital controls, which feature an ice-blue LED display to promote visibility in dim lighting. Instead of having to clean the washer yourself, self-cleaning technology does the work for you to simplify your to-do list.Measure Twice, Deliver Once Learn how to measure your space and check connections for a new washer and dryer. Watch the video ›How to Prepare for Delivery and InstallationLearn how to get ready for the delivery and installation of your new washing machine. Walk the path, check your hookups, order new parts, and empty your old washing machine.Watch the video ›
Vibrations when using this machine on a hardwood floor ?
Does anyone have the Samsung 4.5 WA45H7000AW HE Top load washer on a hardwood floor and does it vibrate the house? please answer asap
Much less vibration with this model than the conventional washer it replaced.
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Samsung - 4.5 Cu. Ft. 9-Cycle High-Efficiency Top-Loading Washer
Samsung 4.5 Cu. Ft. High-Efficiency Top-Loading Washer: Clean bedding, delicate items and more using this Samsung top-loading washer, which features 9 cycles, 6 options and automatic temperature control for flexibility. Simply select the cycle you want via the rear-panel digital controls, which feature an ice-blue LED display to promote visibility in dim lighting. Instead of having to clean the washer yourself, self-cleaning technology does the work for you to simplify your to-do list.Measure Twice, Deliver Once Learn how to measure your space and check connections for a new washer and dryer. Watch the video ›How to Prepare for Delivery and InstallationLearn how to get ready for the delivery and installation of your new washing machine. Walk the path, check your hookups, order new parts, and empty your old washing machine.Watch the video ›
Why does fabric softener leak out of dispenser before I ever start load?
Mine will drain if I overfill with fabric softener and water mix.
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HP - Envy 4500 Wireless e-All-in-One Instant Ink Ready Printer - Black
HP Envy 4500 e-All-in-One Printer: With built-in Wi-Fi, this e-all-in-one printer provides a wireless connection to your network, so you can print, copy and scan with ease. HP ePrint and Apple® AirPrint let you print from your enabled mobile device.
Will this printer work with Windows 10?
Yes.
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