Gibhunter
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- Review Count61
- Helpfulness Votes482
- First ReviewFebruary 1, 2008
- Last ReviewJune 20, 2017
- Featured Reviews0
- Average Rating3.7
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- Review Comment Count15
- Helpfulness Votes27
- First Review CommentMarch 20, 2011
- Last Review CommentMay 5, 2017
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- First AnswerMay 27, 2008
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Apple® - iPad® 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G - 16GB (Verizon Wireless) - White
The all-new thinner and lighter design makes iPad 2 even more comfortable to hold. It's even more powerful with the dual-core A5 chip, yet has the same 10 hours of battery life.1 With two cameras, you can make FaceTime video calls,2 record HD video and put a twist on your snapshots in Photo Booth. And the iPad Smart Cover attaches magnetically and wakes up, stands up and brightens up your iPad 2.3
Poor screen quality, slow!
Customer Rating
1.0
Features
1.0
What's great about it: slim light
What's not so great: screen bleeds, no flash, slow multi tasking, price, look, no USB, non user replacable/upgradable parts.
This thing is slow for any multi tasking in comparison to android tablets my friends have recently purchased. This device is outdated arleady - it costs more than the better new tablets out there, and has far far fewer features. I will be selling mine shortly online to get some honeycomb action.
EVERY website I am interested in still uses flash, and since flash has been moving towards GPU acceleration and been getting more efficient I dont see it dying out as fast as apple thinks. And no, I am not going to download the app for every website I goto that occasionally has a flash video embedded.
I cannot wait for windows 8 tablets in a few years. The future is promising for these devices, and as usual apple will be behind in features, while every other company pounces ahead, if apple didnt make the tablet popular someone else would have - and done it right.
EVERY website I am interested in still uses flash, and since flash has been moving towards GPU acceleration and been getting more efficient I dont see it dying out as fast as apple thinks. And no, I am not going to download the app for every website I goto that occasionally has a flash video embedded.
I cannot wait for windows 8 tablets in a few years. The future is promising for these devices, and as usual apple will be behind in features, while every other company pounces ahead, if apple didnt make the tablet popular someone else would have - and done it right.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Antec - Spot Cool Case Fan
Cool off your computer with this adjustable 3-speed case fan that allows you to aim cool air where you need it.
Works fine
Customer Rating
5.0
Features
5.0
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What's great about it: air flow, speed of install, price
What's not so great: pole is a little soft - not ridgid enough
I used this to replace the northbridge chipset fan on my computer because the intel DX58SO board comes with a horrible sounding fan. This fan is silent in comparison, and I can flex the fan right over the chipset for perfect airflow probably better than the tiny fan the board came with stock. This is easy to install, just remove a mobo screw, slip the base of the fan under and screw the mobo screw back in.
Video attached to this review is over 2 years ago when I bought this fan, so don't make fun of the now out of date components, things have changed a lot.
Video attached to this review is over 2 years ago when I bought this fan, so don't make fun of the now out of date components, things have changed a lot.
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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DiRT 2 — PRE-OWNED - PlayStation 3
Take your mark for a race filled with wild off-road thrills. In DiRT 2, the excitement and aggression of off-road racing explodes onto your screen with new levels of attitude and adrenaline. Take control of any of an array of powerful vehicles, and push your ride to its limits as you navigate a series of exhilarating real-world environments. Will you have the skills and fearlessness it will take to roar past the competition and leave them to eat your DiRT?In DiRT 2, you'll have the opportunity to savor the power of a wide variety of officially licensed best-in-class rally cars and off-road vehicles, covering seven vehicle classes. Select your favorites, upgrade them and use different vehicles strategically in different events for maximum impact. Race your way through stunning real-world locations, such as the rally cross at the massive Los Angeles sports stadium's "Stadium King Shootout" and edge-of-control canyon racing of Utah's "Creek Trailblazer" event, each rendered with incredible, eye-popping graphics. Then prove your talents are truly world class as you compete in an adrenaline-fueled World Tour that will have you testing your skills in aggressive multicar and intense solo race events.
Fun Game
Customer Rating
5.0
What's great about it: price, fun,
What's not so great: nothing yet
This game is awesome, and I love the focus on the Subaru Impreza. I wish DiRT 3 didnt switch over to a focus on the ford fiesta, which hasn't won anything amazing yet. Used game came in like new shape, but half the competitions used price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Canon - CLI-221 Ink Cartridge - Magenta
This magenta ink cartridge lets you add a touch of color to your documents or lets you print colorful photos on your compatible Canon printer.
INK
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: price
What's not so great: nothing
Seems to be the best value for ink out there. Only competition would be the Kodak printers, but those arent single tanks, so when yellow goes dead first (most colors take yellow to make), then you have to buy a new cartridge and replace them all.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Canon - CLI-221 Ink Cartridge - Yellow
Add color to your documents and photos with this yellow ink cartridge.
Good Stuff
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: Price, colors
What's not so great: nothing yet
The ink lasts long, and the colors are much better than my previous HP printer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Canon - CLI 221 Four Color Pack Standard Capacity Ink Cartridge - Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow
Print more for less with this Canon color ink cartridge pack. It includes cyan, magenta, yellow and black inks enhanced with the proprietary ChromaLife100+ system to produce stunningly-pigmented, long-lasting colors for personal and business documents. Use this Canon color ink cartridge pack with specialized Canon photo paper and select PIXMA printers to bring your treasured memories to life.
Great Ink
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
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What's great about it: Lasts long, price
What's not so great: could be even cheaper??
I have a canon MX870, and this ink makes great looking photos, and lasts a lot longer than my previous HP printer with separate "Model 02" ink tanks. Good value, for me and I do a LOT of photo printing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Epson - PictureMate Charm Compact Photo Printer - White
Print your favorite digital photos wherever you go with this compact photo printer that features PictBridge capability. The 2.5" LCD color photo viewer allows you to edit images before printing.
Not really worth it for me
Customer Rating
3.0
Features
2.0
Speed
3.0
What's great about it: small
What's not so great: expensive
In the past I found that the ink is phased out quickly on these mini printers. It is also a pain to be unable to print large photos. Even if it is small, I wouldn't call it portable, so why not just stick to a larger printer with a second paper feeder for photo paper?
The print quality is great though, but it is similar to the newer all in one printers out there which also happen to put more ink in the cartridges (or offer XL versions with more ink).
ITs about average in speed with the canon MX870 printer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Rocketfish™ - 6' USB A/A Extension Cable - Multi
Extend the reach of your printer, external hard drive or digital camera to a USB 2.0 port with this extension cable that features 24K gold-plated connectors for quality conductivity.
Work great
Customer Rating
5.0
Durability
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
What's great about it: durability, length, sturdy
What's not so great: nothing yet
Very durable, and they do not feel cheap at all. I have several of these, and have owned a few of them for over a year with no issues.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SanDisk - Sansa Clip+ 4GB* MP3 Player - Black
Take your favorite tunes on the go with this MP3 player that features 4GB* of storage space and a built-in digital FM tuner. The built-in clip provides easy portability.
Nice size
Customer Rating
4.0
Durability
4.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Features
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
What's great about it: size, price, upgradable
What's not so great: battery life is not great compared to an ipod
Pretty easy to lose this thing! I had accidently set it on European instead of USA, and apparently the volume is limited to ~1/2 and I was going to return the thing angry. Then after researching, I realized it was because it was on EUR that the volume was so low and reset the thing.
Works great, the sound quality seems on par with the ipods - so average. The size makes it a great gym player with no need for additional accessories.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Age Range:18-24
Type of Listener:Audiophile
Number of MP3 Players Owned:More than 5
Top MP3 Accessory:Headphones
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ProMark - 5A Nylon Tip Drumsticks (Pair)
These drumsticks feature American hickory wood and a nylon tip to create a unique response and sound that is ideal for your acoustic drum kit.
My favorite
Customer Rating
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Durability
5.0
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What's great about it: durable,good fit
What's not so great: not invincible?
I have had good luck with promark in comparison to VicFirth sticks for durability. I have gone through several pairs of these and haven't had an early break or split nylon tip yet. (Early break meaning it isn't gnawed down to nothing when it breaks).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SanDisk - Sansa Clip+ 4GB* MP3 Player - Black
Take your favorite tunes on the go with this MP3 player that features 4GB* of storage space and a built-in digital FM tuner. The built-in clip provides easy portability.
Can you record from FM radio?
I specifically need this to record a program that is broadcast on fm radio
No this device cnanot do this, and I have never seen a portable product sold at best buy which does.
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SanDisk - Sansa Clip+ 4GB* MP3 Player - Black
Take your favorite tunes on the go with this MP3 player that features 4GB* of storage space and a built-in digital FM tuner. The built-in clip provides easy portability.
How many songs does 4gb hold?
About 900 songs can fit on a 4GB player.
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SanDisk - Sansa Clip+ 4GB* MP3 Player - Black
Take your favorite tunes on the go with this MP3 player that features 4GB* of storage space and a built-in digital FM tuner. The built-in clip provides easy portability.
Can you add more GBs?like replace the 4 GB card with a 12,16,10,6,5 etc.
4Gb is built in, you can buy a microSD card to add to the 4GB, you cannot replace the stock 4GB however.
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SanDisk - Sansa Clip+ 4GB* MP3 Player - Black
Take your favorite tunes on the go with this MP3 player that features 4GB* of storage space and a built-in digital FM tuner. The built-in clip provides easy portability.
does the player have restricted volume
is the volume set at a restricted level? i know some players only go up to 30 on the volume setting.
Reset the device and choose United states instead of UK. If you set the device to the UK and a few other countries, there is a law requiring a limit on the volume.
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Do you provide insurance for laptops bought from Best Buy?
I bought a laptop from Bestbuy in Lufkin, Texas last week, and realized I will need some kind of insurance. I live in a retirement center with management that I don't trust. On assistant I believe has been stealing small items and cleaning supplies from me, and I need to know what to do to protect her from stealing my laptop. Thank you, Fran
Best buy's Black Tie Protection plans do not cover theft, however tooks such as Lojack may be helpful for you. Also, sometimes the dredit card company used for purchase can offer theft protection.
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What's the difference sound system between dv7-4190us and dv7-4290us?
I have two loptops from HP; dv7-4290us and dv7-4190us.
The problem is dv7-4290us's sound system is worse than 4190us's one when I compared them even though dv7-4290 is more decent product.
is that a common? any difference sound system between those two laptops?
The problem is dv7-4290us's sound system is worse than 4190us's one when I compared them even though dv7-4290 is more decent product.
is that a common? any difference sound system between those two laptops?
this is a common occurance because some laptops have a focus on looks vs. funcionality - in this case it is likely the speakers had to be shrunken down in size to fit the laptop casing and thus produce a low quality sound.
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What happened to the Dell Inspiron that was sold on the Cyber Monday deals for 399?
I would like to know what model this laptop was.
Black friday/Cyber Monday specials are commonly special editions sent to the stores to sell for only a single sale event. It is very likely that the model was discontinued the day after Cyber Monday. Once sold, that is it, no more will be available. There are similar deals every week however, so keep your eyes to the weekly AD and you should be able to spot a dual core laptop with 3GB of memory for $400.
13 years, 5 months ago
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how to change battery on sony PCG-FRV25- laptop
battery looks bigger than access panels.
You may have ended up with an extended capacity battery for the laptop. They commonly stick out of the bottom a little but, but provide nearly 2x the battery life. If it really doesnt look like it will fit, you may not have the correct battery for the laptop. It would probably be best to have the geeksquad look in case; it shouldn't cost anything. Then you will know for sure that it is the right battery - without seeing it I cannot tell you how to replace it since it is very different on every laptop.
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How much is a laptop wth USB port for a firewire?
"How much is a laptop wth USB port for a firewire?"
I think you may want to re-ask this question and be more specific. There is no such thing as a "USB port for Firewire", every laptop has USB ports today, however only a few have firewire ports, and honestly the best way to find out is to go into the store and look on the sides of each laptop. It shouldnt cost any more or less, it will just be random which companies put them on.
I think you may want to re-ask this question and be more specific. There is no such thing as a "USB port for Firewire", every laptop has USB ports today, however only a few have firewire ports, and honestly the best way to find out is to go into the store and look on the sides of each laptop. It shouldnt cost any more or less, it will just be random which companies put them on.
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Good laptop or No
is the Compaq Presario laptop good for 299.99 or bad
That laptop has a very slow single core processor (like going back in time to 2004). It will work for typing things, and the most basic of web browsing such as checking email, but even most modern websites will make the laptop stutter and lag. Youtube for example, barely runs in standard definition, and in HD, videos look like a slideshow. If at all possible, spend the extra $50-80 and get a dual core laptop. That extra $50-80 will probably get you another 2 years of use compared to the likely 2 years the $300 laptops look to last.
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