SpeedRacer
 
 
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    October 2, 2018
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    April 8, 2020
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    October 2, 2018
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 Rocketfish™ - Full-Motion TV Wall Mount for Most 19&quot; - 39&quot; TVs - Black
Rocketfish™ - Full-Motion TV Wall Mount for Most 19" - 39" TVs - Black
Only at Best BuyMount your television securely to the wall and allow for multiple viewing angles with this Rocketfish Motion Mount TV mount. Made for televisions from 19 to 39 inches, this versatile mount can handle up to 35 pounds. VirtualAxis tilt technology on this Rocketfish Motion Mount TV mount lets you adjust your viewing angle with the touch of a finger.
 
Awesome TV Wall Mount
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: SpeedRacer
on July 12, 2019
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Value
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
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I'm using it for a unique purpose where I have a computer hutch (armoire) wall unit and in one of the small nooks (shelf) I had an old 13" old school TV that I needed to replaced with a small 15" Flat screen HD TV, but this TV was 1" too wide to fit inside the nook (shelf). - - - I bought this awesome TV Wall Mount, although it is overkill for my 15" TV, it does what I needed it to do - - - so when I'm done with using the computer and watching this TV, I can maneuver the TV in such a way as to tuck it inside the nook shelf space to put it out of the way so I can close the whole wall unit Hutch with their two doors - - - similar to an armoire. - - - Good quality product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 28
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
 
 Motorola - Moto X (4th Generation) with 32GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Super Black
Motorola - Moto X (4th Generation) with 32GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Super Black
Watch your favorite videos on the 5.2-inch screen of this Motorola Moto X4 smartphone. It's unlocked for compatibility with all major U.S. carriers, and it has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera for crystal clear selfies. This Motorola Moto X4 smartphone has 32GB of internal storage for photos and apps and can accommodate a microSD card of up to 2TB.
 
BUY it! If you can FIND it!
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: SpeedRacer
on July 5, 2019
Quality
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5.0
Value
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
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I bought this Moto X4 Unlocked 32GB/3GB Ram to (Activate Later) for $149.99 (reg $349.99) to activate Tracfone on it with the “Tracfone: Keep your own smartphone Sim Kit - AT&T” for my mom. (XT1900-1)
#1) BUY THIS PHONE! – For this price, you should run out of the store like you stole something, lol. Why? Because the specs on this phone for that price is just awesome.
#2) Just for an example: I have the LG G6 and while the specs are better on paper – this Moto X4 seems better in every category. I am Jelly.
#3) My LG phone ppi = 564 , Moto X4 ppi = 424 (but the Moto looks more crisp and detailed)
My phone processor = 821 , Moto processor = 630 (but the Moto seems snappier)
#4) This is the Moto X4 “Android One” meaning that this device runs a “pure Android experience” that focuses on providing timely OS and security updates. Motorola and Google promise that this device will get Android Oreo 8.0 and with a guaranteed and fast update to Android Pie 9.0 with all the security update in between.
This is exactly what happen to me: Phone started with Android Oreo 8.1.0 OPWS 28.46-21-16 and then got 5 separate Security Patches, then got the Android Pie 9.0 then got another 4 Security Patches. I am now at the Security Patch: PPW 29.69-39-2 (April 1, 2019).
So, I went through 9 Security Updates and 1 Android OS UpGrade, so you’ll have to dedicate about 2.9 hours to this, I didn’t want to NOT do an update fearing that if I went back to the phone later to continue the rest of the updates to find out that it won’t update anymore for some reason.
NOTE: Have the phone plugged into the wall power outlet the whole time you do these updates, you will be doing a lot of restarts and boot-ups – and be patient, let the phone boot-up completely before doing another update and restart. Never rush this type of procedure.
More General Cellphone Notes:
1) Never fill up your internal hard-drive with Apps, try to have only Half filled – the phone will run faster and actually uses the empty space to run quicker.
2) Buy the highest capacity external SDHC Card you can afford to put you MP3 music and have your pictures go to the SDHC Card and not the internal hard drive.
3) If you use any widgets for example: a Weather App or Calendar App, try to only have 2 widgets running on the phone Max. Having more running, constantly drains resources and pulls too much RAM (memory).
Bottom Line: BUY THIS PHONE!
4G LTE w/VoLTE support, Display: 5.2” Full HD 1920x1080 at 424 pixels per inch, Storage: 32GB (14.36GB available), RAM memory: 3GB, Actual Size: 5.84”h x 2.89”w x .31”d, Weight: 5.75, Battery: 3,000mAh, Processor: SnapDragon 630 at 64bit, Octa Core 2.2GHz, USB Type C Fast Charge 15W, Fingerprint Scanner, DualBand WiFi: 2.4GHz and 5GHz a/b/g/n/ac, Hotspot, FM Radio, IP68 Dust/Waterproof, NFC, 2 Rear Cameras: 12MP/8MP, 1 Front Camera: 16MP w/Flash, Guaranteed Latest OS: Android Pie 9.0
fyi: Sold Out! as of July 6th 2019 - this phone is unavailable in my area as a new phone and only available to buy online as a used or unboxed item.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 38
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
 
The ARRIS SURFboard SB8200 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem is capable of delivering true Gigabit speeds. It's approved for use with Cox, Spectrum, Xfinity and others supporting cable internet speed plans up to 1 Gbps. Upgrading your home network starts with your modem.
 
It's a Modem
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: SpeedRacer
from Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
on March 18, 2019
Connect your ISP to it, then it to your Router - does what a modem does - also, my ISP actually sent an update to the modem - in my area the down stream is blue but the up stream is green - but in time both down and up stream will be in Blue eventually.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
 
 Amazon - Fire TV Stick with all-new Alexa Voice Remote Streaming Media Player - Black
Amazon - Fire TV Stick with all-new Alexa Voice Remote Streaming Media Player - Black
The Amazon FireTV Stick now includes the all-new Alexa Voice Remote. With the all-new Alexa Voice Remote, press and ask to easily find your favorite movies and TV episodes, plus live news and sports. Use the dedicated power, volume, and mute buttons to control your TV, sound bar, and receiver. Experience tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills, plus browse millions of websites like YouTube, Facebook, and Reddit using Firefox or Silk. Just plug Fire TV Stick into your HDTV and start streaming in minutes.
 
Excellent
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: SpeedRacer
from Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
on March 18, 2019
It's the same Gen 2 Fire TV Stick with an improved Gen 2 Alexa Voice Remote that has the added Volume up/down, mute and power button for the TV only. I do wish the power was for the Fire TV Stick, but no, you put it to sleep just like before. I also notice that there is WiFi activity from the Fire TV Stick even though it's in sleep mode, kinda weird, I think it's for updates in the background.
- - - - - Overall it's a good product: * * * * * 5 stars ;)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
 
 SanDisk - Ultra PLUS 128GB microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card
SanDisk - Ultra PLUS 128GB microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Expand the storage of your compatible device with this SanDisk Ultra PLUS microSDXC memory card that features a 128GB capacity to hold your photos and videos and a Class 10 rating to ensure speedy data transfer. The rugged design resists damage.
 
Does what RAM does
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: SpeedRacer
from Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
on November 7, 2018
After taking a photo, it's very fast on writing to the card and displaying on the preview screen on a (LG G6), no lag whatsoever.
Does what RAM does ;)
Bought it for $41.99 seemed to be a good price at the time and it's an : A1 that is faster for Apps if Apps are installed onto the SD card.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
 
 TracFone - Keep Your Own Phone Sim Card Kit
TracFone - Keep Your Own Phone Sim Card Kit
Use your compatible cell phone on the TracFone network with this TracFone SIM kit, which contains GSM and CDMA LTE three-in-one (nano/micro/regular) SIM cards and activation instructions to suit your needs.
 
Awesome, no problems
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: SpeedRacer
from Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
on October 2, 2018
Did the whole activation online, NO phone tech support needed;)
I used the Verizon sim card for my new LG G6 unlocked cellphone.
I recommend highly !!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
 
 LG - G6 US997 4G LTE with 32GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Black
LG - G6 US997 4G LTE with 32GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Black
Enhance mobile communications with this factory-unlocked 32GB LG G6 smartphone. It includes both GSM and CDMA capabilities, so it works with most US wireless networks, and its quad-core Qualcomm processor runs Android Nougat and all the latest apps seamlessly. This LG G6 smartphone's 13.0-megapixel camera shoots stunning landscapes and full interior shots.
 
Awesome Phone
Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: SpeedRacer
from Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
on October 2, 2018
I bought this because I wanted good specs like the harddrive space 32GB and 4GB RAM with a good processor - I was tired of waiting for an App or webpage to load and needed more memory, since all my other older phones just had only 1GB of RAM and in 2018 - that's just not enough.
There's nothing I don't like about the phone, it's great all around, and it even updated from Android 7.1 to Oreo 8.0 at initial startup.
I am using a Tracfone sim card through Verizon network and it's great.
I have just one little gripe and I bet it will be addressed in the next OS update to PIE 9.0 - but when charging the phone, when finished - the phone gives no audible indication that it's fully charged, like all my other LG phones have done, I find it quite strange, really. It does show in the notification dropdown but no audible indication - so you might be keeping it on the charger for longer than needed.
Talking about the battery: it gives me 2 days charge, with WiFi, Location, Bluetooth and Sync ON.
- - - - - I highly recommend this phone. - - - - -
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
 
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i use a basic tracfone card , 60 minutes 90 day plan, for $ 19.99 , DO I HAVE TO GET A NEW CARD EVERY 30 DAYS ?

No, Every 90 Days (3 months). It's the best deal anywhere to maintain the service months, if you have alot of min, text and data.
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I just bought the $19.99 pre paid plan for 90 days. But it is $17.99 because I got the auto refill. Just confirming this $17.99 will be charged every 90 days

Yes, you are correct, I am doing the same exact thing. - - - - - - BUT check on the Tracfone APP on your phone to see if it still says that your enrolled in the AUTO REFILL, mine still says its ok, BUT my friend's phone for some strange reason was knocked off the Auto Refill and the website have erased the previous transaction so they can't just enroll in the Auto Refill because there is NO Transaction history to "Auto Refill" to. - - - - - So they will have to re-buy the $19.99 / 90 Day Plan and activate the Auto-Refill at that point. Very Frustrating!
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i have a account , but for two days i cant get in my account, i cant get my balance or add time to my phone

Yes, as of March 22, 2022, I am still having problem logging into my Account as well and if you go online hundreds of thousands of customers are having the same problem. - - - - - - It's because Tracfone has been sold to Verizon and their website techs seem to be working on their website. - - - - - - - The site was working perfectly before Verizon took over the company and it seems that they should have just left the website alone.
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Does the basic Tracfone card work with a Tracfone VoLTE phone?

Yes, All cellphones will be required to be VoLTE compatible - - - - - but, whether it does or does not have VoLTE - it doesn't matter, this Tracfone card will still work.
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how can i block spam calls and text on this phone

On what phone? All cellphones have a way to block calls and text, just look in the manual or online for directions. - - - - But generally: go to > Phone > Recents > look for the phone # you want to block > tap on the ( i ) Icon > there should be a Block option.
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Have an unlocked iPhone SE. Can I use a prepaid 60 minute tracfone card in this phone? Need phone service for temporary travel..

I don't see why not - - - - For example: I bought an Unlocked LG G6 from BestBuy and then bought the Tracfone SIM card kit for $1.00 and picked my carrier of choice: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile - - - - went online with Tracfone and activated the cellphone with the new SIM card I bought and it's working great. - - - - - - Although I just bought a newer Tracfone branded phone and switched over and then after a certain period of time I will be able to have this Tracfone branded cellphone unlocked by Tracfone.
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 Nest Mini (2nd Generation) with Google Assistant - Charcoal
Nest Mini (2nd Generation) with Google Assistant - Charcoal
Meet the 2nd generation Nest Mini, the smart speaker you control with your voice. Just say "Hey Google" to play songs from Spotify, YouTube Music, and more.* Music sounds bigger and richer. Ask your Google Assistant about the weather, news, or almost anything. Hear your personalized schedule, current weather conditions, and reminders.** Set timers and alarms. And control your compatible smart devices.***
 

Why would you have a white cord on a black device? I wanted it to blend in to it's surrounding so I bought a black one but then you have a bright white cord? Just a thought. Thanks!

I have the black one and it comes with a black cord

FYI, Best Buy has them out on display, so you could answer your own question
4 years, 5 months ago
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 Amazon - Echo Show 5 Smart Display with Alexa
Amazon - Echo Show 5 Smart Display with Alexa
Ask questions and watch videos with this Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display. The 5.5-inch display lets you watch the news and get traffic updates, and the built-in camera supports video-chatting with friends. This Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display makes it easy to control smart home devices using voice commands.
 

Can you make a voice activated call from it?

Yes you can make calls
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Only @ Best BuySet up your television and DVR with this Rocketfish 4K UltraHD cable, and enjoy high-quality high-definition entertainment the way it was meant to be viewed. The 4-foot cable offers ample length for connecting components, and a triple-layer shield protects against interference. This Rocketfish 4K UltraHD cable supports transfer speeds up to 18 Gbps for lag-free enjoyment of your media.
 

How do you determine what length of cable to buy for a 50” TV that is a wall mount?

The shortest run, the better - - - you will get signal and picture quality degradation if the cable is too long - - - - - use a tape measure to figure out what length you need, never guesstimate the length.
4 years, 7 months ago
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Only @ Best BuySet up your television and DVR with this Rocketfish 4K UltraHD cable, and enjoy high-quality high-definition entertainment the way it was meant to be viewed. The 4-foot cable offers ample length for connecting components, and a triple-layer shield protects against interference. This Rocketfish 4K UltraHD cable supports transfer speeds up to 18 Gbps for lag-free enjoyment of your media.
 

Are these cables hdmi 2.1? If not how much are they? Also how much more would it be to have someone hang the tv on the wall?

These HDMI cables are 2.2
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