Samantha
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- Review Count33
- Helpfulness Votes41
- First ReviewJanuary 18, 2019
- Last ReviewJanuary 27, 2024
- Featured Reviews0
- Average Rating2.5
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- First QuestionFebruary 21, 2021
- Last QuestionFebruary 21, 2021
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- First AnswerJanuary 18, 2019
- Last AnswerJanuary 18, 2019
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Microsoft - Windows 10 Home - USB Flash Drive - English - Physical - English
Windows 10 Home lets you always have the latest features and security. Experience faster start-ups, a familiar yet expanded Start menu, and amazing new ways to get stuff done.
Simply Infuriating and Frustrating
Customer Rating
1.0
Some things are consistent with me when it comes to Microsoft Windows 10. For example, I always find Windows 10 to be just infuriating and frustrating because it is difficult to use, it is not intuitive, and there is always a problem. It is also unstable. It takes a full day just to set up your computer using Windows 10 loading drivers and such. On top of all that Windows 10 uses a lot of telemetry to monitor what you do with the product. They have no respect for privacy despite their claims. None. Using Windows 10 takes all fun out of computing. So sick of this garbage from Microsoft. I say this from the perspective of an IT person with over 30 years experience. (And no, Windows 11 is not any better but rather compounds and builds on the problems with 10 but that is a separate review.). Buy this product only if you absolutely must. Recommend you look at macOS or even Linux instead. Those are far superior products than Windows 10.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
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Razer - DeathAdder V2 Pro Wireless Optical Gaming Mouse
With over 10 million DeathAdders sold, the most successful gaming mouse of all time enters its next evolution—ushering a new age of unrivalled wireless ergonomics. Powered by ultra-fast Razer HyperSpeed Wireless for total freedom of movement, and an improved shape for greater handling and comfort.
Solid Product - A Winner for Sure
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Very happy with this mouse and that says a lot if you knew me. I purchased the mouse to work with macOS, Windows and Linux. The mouse surprisingly works perfectly with all operating systems which is unlike the majority of many mice especially those that are wireless and use Bluetooth. Tracking is smooth regardless whether you are using it in Bluetooth or GHz mode. Mouse easily paired with all operating systems. Mouse has good ergonomics. Comfortable for a medium to large size hand. Battery life is good. Personally, I do not like the limp fabric covered charging cable but it does the job perfectly. I recommend this mouse to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 28
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Create quick backups while doing fieldwork with this 5TB LaCie Rugged hard drive. It USB-C port offers versatile compatibility, and it's resistant to damage from drops, crushing and rain for durable outdoor use. This LaCie Rugged hard drive comes with two years of Seagate Rescue service for reliable data recovery assistance in case of file damage.
Problems from the start!
Customer Rating
1.0
Ease of Use
1.0
Quality
1.0
Value
1.0
Problems right from the start. Unpacked, plugged in, clicked "Start Here" for Windows, Toolkit installed and then the drive was never seen again in Windows. Shutdown computer, restarted, nope... no drive. Tried several restarts and using different USB ports and cables. Nope. DOA. Going right in the box. This was my first and will be my last Lacie product. How can a company sell a product that fails immediately? Statistically, if it happened to one person who was a first time Lacie customer, then mathematically it has to be happening to a lot of users. That statistic is a huge flag for quality or product quality control. I say all of this from the perspective of an IT person with many years of experience.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
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G-Technology - G-DRIVE Mobile R-Series 1TB External USB 3.1 Gen 2 Portable SSD - Black/Silver
Store raw camera footage on this portable 1TB G-DRIVE solid-state drive. It delivers transfer speeds of up to 500MB/sec. for efficient file management, and it has a USB 3.1 Type-C port for up-to-date connectivity. This G-DRIVE solid-state drive is resistant to water and dust, which makes it ideal for travel.
Good Product - Recommend to All
Customer Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Still testing the drive. It has been about 3 months. So far no problems. I like this product, however, G-Technology products are sometimes a problem which is why I am skeptical.
What I like:
- Design
- Performance (read and write)
- Thermal dynamics
- Size
- Weight
- Price. Good value for price per GB.
- Design
- Performance (read and write)
- Thermal dynamics
- Size
- Weight
- Price. Good value for price per GB.
What I don't like:
- The USB-C cable is way too short
- The USB-C cable is way too short
In all, I recommend this drive. I will update my review if I run into any problems.
I say all of this from the perspective of an IT person.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
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Apple - Free Apple Music for up to 6 months (new or returning subscribers only)
With Apple Music, you can play over 90 million songs and 30,000 playlists ad-free, online or off.
Don't do it... so many better options out there
Customer Rating
1.0
Quality
1.0
Value
1.0
Ease of Use
1.0
Don't do it. It is another Apple product that lures you in, charges you too much and further reinforces its hold on you and your hard earned money. Service is not great in comparison to others. It is essentially an advertising platform for them to push their content to you. I own many Macs and was once a fan boy but no longer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
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Store edited photos, videos, and games on this 3.5-inch Western Digital hard drive. It has dynamic cache for optimizing allocation between reads and writes, and there's plenty of space to store files with its 4TB capacity.
My Go-To Spinning Hard Drive
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Absolute best bang for your buck. I own dozens of these. I have yet had one fail on me, (however, I have had problems with some of their other hard drives like the very over-hyped WD Black.) What makes this drive so great is the design and the price per GB. First, the platters inside rotate at 5400 RPM unlike some drives that rotate at 7200 RPM. Why is this good? Well, since a hard drive is often active the slower rotation speed causes less wear and tear on the internal mechanisms unlike the faster 7200 RPM. Some might say a 5400 RPM drive is so much slower than a 7200 RPM. That is nonsense because data shows the speed is really not noticeable for almost all users. Another great feature about the 5400 RPMs is that this hard drive will be a lot quieter than a 7200 RPM drive. It is important to note a common hard drive that is used in servers that run all day, 365 days per year, 24 hours per day spins at 5900 RPM. This drive can essentially be used as a cheap in-home server drive. The WD Blue HDD is my go to drive if I want to archive or store data and not have to worry about the drive failing. The only bad thing I will say about this product is not the product itself but WD's warrant and customer support. They are the worst! I have had to return several of their WD Black drives and it was one of the worst experiences I ever had in over 30 years. Their warranty is essentially worthless because after all the work to get a drive replaced they will not replace it with a new drive but rather a refurbished drive. That is their policy. Buy this drive knowing that returning it or getting WD to honor their warranty is not going to happen.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
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Apple - Free Apple News+ for up to 6 months (new or returning subscribers only)
Apple News+ is your own personal newsstand, with full access to hundreds of magazines and leading newspapers. Find it on the Apple News app.
Sketchy - Essentially Malware
Customer Rating
1.0
Quality
1.0
Value
1.0
Ease of Use
1.0
It is basically malware you pay for. Yes it is free for 6 months but after that Apple will have a further hold on you. News sources are sketchy. Seems more like a constant ad pitch with content. Do not fall for the hype. Do not purchase.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
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Fast, flexible, and fun, the Chromebook 3-14" brings everyone’s favorite Chromebook features, running on the lightning-fast Chrome OS that boots up in seconds, updates automatically, and is protected by built-in virus protection. Powered by a MediaTek processor and up to 10 hours of battery life, it’ll seamlessly run all of your favorite apps at the same time. Get Minecraft and 3 months of Realms Plus at no cost* with purchase of a new Chromebook. Terms Apply. *Offer valid for qualifying Chromebooks purchased on or after July 1st, 2023 through September 30th, 2023 while supplies last.
Very Good Product - Excellent Value
Customer Rating
5.0
Battery Life
5.0
Speed
5.0
Display
5.0
Very nice ChromeBook. Purchased this for my teenager. Build quality is good. Screen is bright. Keyboard has a nice feel. Minimal deck flex. Trackpad (and this is key) is good. Fingers glide on trackpad unlike many competitor ChromeBooks. Battery is good. Lasts many hours. Design is nice. I can not find one thing wrong with it and that says a lot of you knew me. If there is a flaw, I will find it. I also do not sugar-coat my reviews. I am straightforward. If you are in the market for a ChromeBook for under $350 then stop wasting time and trying to find something better. This is it. I say this from the perspective of an IT person.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
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Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe Gen4 SSD for next-level computing. 980 PRO delivers 2x the data transfer rate of PCIe 3.0, while maintaining compatibility with PCIe 3.0.¹ ¹The NVM Express® design mark is a registered trademark of NVM Express, Inc.* Results are based on a comparison with Samsung PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs and SATA SSDs.PS5 compatible with heatsink as recommended by Sony; heatsink sold separately.
Superior Product
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Another solid and great product from Samsung. You can never go wrong buying their storage drives. Performance matches what they claim. Another great thing about this product is you can use it in a laptop or desktop and it will not cause you any problems. I use this type of drive for Windows and Linux. I say all of this from the perspective of an IT person. I have tried many drives. I always come back to Samsung. (I also like Crucial but WD is spotty. Some WD products are okay and some are not good.)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
Length of ownership: 32
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Trend Micro Internet Security (3-Device) (3-Month Subscription) [Digital]
Software to protect up to three devices - any combination of PCs, Macs, as well as Android, iOS, and Windows tablets, mobile phones, which defends against viruses, malware, phishing attacks, and other online threats. Includes identity protection and parental controls.
Not Very Good - Better Options Out There
Customer Rating
2.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Quality
2.0
Value
2.0
Software WILL slow down your computer. I say this from the perspective of an IT person. I installed it and noticed a drop in computer performance. Besides it slowing down your computer, it does not score very high in comparison to the competition. Recommend you look at Kaspersky or Bitdefender. I personally like Kaspersky because it scores well in terms of protecting your computer and has minimal impact on the performance of your computer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: false
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HP - ENVY 15.6" Touch Laptop Intel Core i7-10750H 16GB RAM 512GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti 4 GB GDDR6 Win10 Silver
Create fast so you can share faster: Create fast and at peak performance with an Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GeForce graphics, plenty of storage, plus an IR sensor and hidden vents that keep your PC running cool.Make every pixel count: The bright, high definition 15-inch diagonal, micro-edge display gives you more screen to showcase and share your creations with true-to-life color and precise detail. Keep it confidential: Keep your creations under wraps until you’re ready to share with peace of mind features like an unhackable camera shutter, dedicated microphone mute button and fingerprint reader.
(1) Memory: Is the memory expandable? If yes, what is the maximum? Is the memory soldered onto board or is it a memory stick? (2) Trackpad: Doe the trackpad have a loud click sound? Does it require a lot of pressure to click and hard to press?
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WD - 2TB Internal Hard Drive (NAS)
Designed for use with most NAS systems with up to 5 bays, this WD network hard drive features a spacious 2TB capacity for storing important data. IntelliPower technology delivers reliable performance and minimizes power consumption.
WD - 2TB Internal Hard Drive (NAS)
Designed for use with most NAS systems with up to 5 bays, this WD network hard drive features a spacious 2TB capacity for storing important data. IntelliPower technology delivers reliable performance and minimizes power consumption.
Will this drive work in a Blackarmor 440
I have the Black armor 440 NAS server. There have been multiple HHD failures on the seagate 2TB SATA 3 drives over the 3 years of service.. Will the WD Model: WDBMMA0020 work in this server as a replacement to the failing seagate and work beside the existing Barracuda drives.
Failures happen but to pay more for a drive such as this and expect: 1. It will last longer, 2. WD or the company will stand by their product, then this is not the right product or company. I have had so many horrible experiences with this drive in servers and computers that at this point I would never use or recommend it. Seagate might have some issues depending on the product but studies consistently show they are much more reliable. Another brand to consider is Toshiba. The west coast cloud backup service company Backblaze publishes yearly studies on drive failures used by their company. Google it for ideas for what specific products to buy. Avoid this product!
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WD - 2TB Internal Hard Drive (NAS)
Designed for use with most NAS systems with up to 5 bays, this WD network hard drive features a spacious 2TB capacity for storing important data. IntelliPower technology delivers reliable performance and minimizes power consumption.
Store edited photos, videos, and games on this 3.5-inch Western Digital hard drive. It has dynamic cache for optimizing allocation between reads and writes, and there's plenty of space to store files with its 4TB capacity.
Will this work on a PS4 Counsel system
Can I replace the old hard drive in my PlayStation four with this new hard drive
Store edited photos, videos, and games on this 3.5-inch Western Digital hard drive. It has dynamic cache for optimizing allocation between reads and writes, and there's plenty of space to store files with its 4TB capacity.
Can this hard Drive be installed on a server computer running Windows Server 2012 R2 ?
Yes, but I would never trust this particular WD product for anything important like a server because my experience has shown me it WILL fail. In fact, I am convinced from several bad experiences with this product that the failure rate is unacceptably high. Recommend Seagate instead.
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