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Enjoy a compact tablet that fits neatly in your pocket with this Acer Iconia One 8-inch tablet. It includes a quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM that deliver powerful processing to play all your games and apps, and the 16GB of flash memory ensure this Acer Iconia One 8-inch tablet and store your files.
Customer Rating
3
affordable, decent performing, perfect for kids
on May 23, 2016
Posted by: Bappy
This was an upgrade from a previous second generation Android tablet I purchased a few years back, same basic form factor. The Acer Iconia One eight inch tablet is just about the right size, easy to handle and solidly constructed with a hard plastic back cover with squared somewhat rounded edges. I prefer this tablet over my previous Samsung which had fully rounded edges which made the device very hard to keep in your hand(s). The rear facing 5.0 camera does protrude quite a bit from the cover, almost like it was stuck on as an afterthought.
The Quad-core processor performs fairly well, most programs operate without stutter and are fairly responsive, even though I usually don’t have more than one or two applications open at a time. The display is clear and somewhat crisp although not up to par with premium tablets. Camera performance is mediocre, with neither the front facing 2.0 nor the rear facing 5.0 megapixel photo sensors being anything special, more like a camera phone from 2010. The tablet OS (Android 5.1) is easy to use and is vastly improved for tablet use (my previous Android tablet was essentially using a phone OS). Acer includes some bloatware, some of it useful and some not, however it is easy removed and/or moved once you start personalizing the tablet. Wi-Fi seems tricky; I had some problems with dropped connections that seemed to occur on the 5ghz band. Also seems when the tablet is stationary (for instance when viewing a movie) dropouts do not occur, strange and sometimes annoying.
Pros: Android Lolipop 5.1, fairly responsive, nice form factor and design, long battery life, front facing charge indicator (red while charging, green when fully charged), value priced.
Cons: Poor quality speaker, protruding rear facing camera lens, screen has edge light leaks when displaying dark screens, Spotty Wi-Fi performance.
In conclusion this is a bargain basement tablet that performs fairly well and shouldn’t be mistaken for a top of the line tablet. I’d say wrap this thing in a childproof case and give it to the kids to use, you’ll feel much better if this breaks as opposed to a $400 model.
My Best Buy number: 0208022682
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Prevent dead zones around your home with the help of this Linksys Wi-Fi range extender. It works with all types of Wi-Fi routers, and it uses multi-user MIMO for speed and efficiency. This Linksys Wi-Fi range extender can be used to create a different access point or to extend the field of the router’s connection.
Customer Rating
4
good choice to extend wireless signal
on May 17, 2016
Posted by: Bappy
This device can be used to extend your wireless network in large houses, it has two modes one which extends and repeats your wireless signal with the option of hooking up one device (or hub) to the gigibit ethernet port. I used it in the Access Point mode which extends your network by a wired connection (using the same ethernet port) and connecting to your existing network. The quality of the wireless signal is similiar to other Linksys MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output wireless routers. The 2.4 & 5ghz signals provide a flawless connection. I did have difficulty initially setting up the device and getting to the configuation page for the device, but once I found the IP address of the device I was able to bring up the configuration utility. Overall this is a good device to extend you network. However using another wireless router is sometimes also an option if you have the technical expertise, otherwise the extender is a good, easy option.
My Best Buy number: 0208022682
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Your household is busy streaming media, working online, and playing games every day. This Linksys Wi-Fi Router will expand your network coverage, send signals directly to your devices, and deliver a lag-free connection, even when you’re all online at the same time.
Customer Rating
5
feature packed high performance wireless router
on May 16, 2016
Posted by: Bappy
After having a long history (good) with Linksys routers I have started to look at upgrading my home network infrastructure. My home network is not simple, has many devices such as Wireless IP Cameras, Multimedia Devices, Network Attached Storage and the usual mix of laptops, desktops, tablets and mobile devices which at time put a strain on my network. I upgraded my Linksys EA6200 Wireless router with a new EA9500 Linksys AC5400 Tri-Band WI-FI router. Unboxing this router and seeing what a sizeable piece of equipment this is can intimidate and inspire all at the same time as you know it must be packed with good stuff. Some of that good stuff includes eight Gigabit ports for local devices, two USB ports (one of the 3.0 variety), two VLAN ports and eight antenna which are able to be swiveled and repositioned, a detected on/off switch. My wife commented that the router looks like a drone!
In any case hooking this device up and configuring it is straightforward, I didn’t use the Linksys Smart Wifi online setup as I am familiar with the setup of Linksys routers from using other products, also not a fan of anyone having the configuration of my router on a server somewhere. As I mentioned the setup is straightforward and I copied most of my settings from my previous EA6200 router by using screen shots I had taken of the previous config. This included configuring port forwarding for my IP cameras, hooking up a USB Western Digital drive, configuring the FTP server function that is built into the router and configuring a dynamic DNS service.
The router worked flawlessly, provided lightning quick speed and somehow improved my connection to my Internet Service Provider (I suspect since the connection port on the router for your cable modem or device providing your Internet service is also of the Gigibit variety). Speed tests to the internet improved from a typical 11-18 Mbps to 46-56 Mpbs with the new EA9500. I also have a fairly large home with several “dead spots”, this router seems to have no problems blasting a WiFi signal throughout with no real loss of performance. The hard drive I have attached to the USB port also performs substantially better connected to this router, with any file operations taking place almost instantly. Streaming of video from Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube and other online sources seems to be vastly improved. I even tested streaming of multiple high bitrate HD home movies from my network attached drive without any buffering issues, quite the testament to how fast this router is. The configuration software has also been improved to display a nice network map, which recognized most of my devices and classified them accordingly.
Overall this is a consumer device with business class features and performance; so far I am very happy with it and would wholeheartedly recommend it.
In any case hooking this device up and configuring it is straightforward, I didn’t use the Linksys Smart Wifi online setup as I am familiar with the setup of Linksys routers from using other products, also not a fan of anyone having the configuration of my router on a server somewhere. As I mentioned the setup is straightforward and I copied most of my settings from my previous EA6200 router by using screen shots I had taken of the previous config. This included configuring port forwarding for my IP cameras, hooking up a USB Western Digital drive, configuring the FTP server function that is built into the router and configuring a dynamic DNS service.
The router worked flawlessly, provided lightning quick speed and somehow improved my connection to my Internet Service Provider (I suspect since the connection port on the router for your cable modem or device providing your Internet service is also of the Gigibit variety). Speed tests to the internet improved from a typical 11-18 Mbps to 46-56 Mpbs with the new EA9500. I also have a fairly large home with several “dead spots”, this router seems to have no problems blasting a WiFi signal throughout with no real loss of performance. The hard drive I have attached to the USB port also performs substantially better connected to this router, with any file operations taking place almost instantly. Streaming of video from Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube and other online sources seems to be vastly improved. I even tested streaming of multiple high bitrate HD home movies from my network attached drive without any buffering issues, quite the testament to how fast this router is. The configuration software has also been improved to display a nice network map, which recognized most of my devices and classified them accordingly.
Overall this is a consumer device with business class features and performance; so far I am very happy with it and would wholeheartedly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This router delivers powerful wireless performance for a range of home network applications, including streaming 3D high-definition video and multiplayer gaming. Four LAN and 1 WAN Gigabit Ethernet ports allow fast wired connections.
Customer Rating
2
Was promising, but in the end had to buy a Linksys
on April 20, 2014
Posted by: Bappy
from garner, nc
I use it in...:Large home
I purchased this wireless router to replace a functioning Linksys that I was handing down to my parents since their bottom of the line Trendnet was constantly locking up. Setup of the Netgear was easy and the administration tools were nice and easy to use. However quickly after I installed this I noticed a few things including the range on my garage door opener substantially decreased. Also the 5ghz band seemed unreliable and caused the router to eventually provide no throughput after 24 hours or so, the only way around this was to turn off the 5ghz band (which was one of the main reasons I picked this model). Also the router seemed to lose connectivity to the cable modem, requiring a reboot every day or so. After a two weeks of dealing with the rest of the family complaining about "the internet" I decided to return this and go with what I always found to be a reliable brand: Linksys - picked the EA6200 router and all these issues are resolved.
My Best Buy number: 0208022682
What's great about it: dual band, speed, cool clear stand
What's not so great: drops connections, locks up, interferes with my garage door opener
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Linksys - Dual-Band Wireless-AC Router with 4 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Ease of Use
3
Performance
1
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Take your data on the go with this PNY Compact Attaché USB 2.0 flash drive, which features a 32GB capacity for storing music, movies and more. The sliding collar helps guard your drive against damage.
Customer Rating
4
capacity at a low price
on August 31, 2013
Posted by: Bappy
from garner, nc
Verified Purchase:Yes
was at a great price during 4th of July weekend promo, USB 3.0, a little slower than I would like, no end cap, leaving it susceptible to dirt and grim in the connection portion. Great value when I purchased it, but not well suited as a temporary drive for writing video out to during authoring.
My Best Buy number: 0208022682
My Best Buy number: 0208022682
What's great about it: was at a great price during 4th of July weekend promo
What's not so great: not USB 3.0, a little slower than I would like, end cap not covered
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4
Performance
3
Capacity
4
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Pantech Renue P6030 Cell Phone for AT&T: Designed with the eco-conscious user in mind, the Renue is made with 31% recycled materials and includes a Power Saver app. Type comfortably on a full QWERTY keyboard built into a durable casing that protects against dust and shock.Early termination fees will be prorated, starting at $150 minus $4 for each full month of service commitment completed.AT&T Next option available. Learn more ›
Customer Rating
3
constant SIM card errors
on November 25, 2012
Posted by: Bappy
from garner, nc
Age:45-54
Phone size:Compact
Verified Purchase:Yes
nice cute little slider quick messaging phone that does not require a data plan with my carrier. This was for my daughter and she thought it looked like a small iphone (which she really wanted). She put it through lots of use (6500 texts and 12 hours of voice in a month). However after about a month of use she started getting SIM error messages that could only be cleared by removing the battery and restarting the phone. Brought it back to BestBuy Mobile and they replaced the SIM without question, however problem started again less than 24 hours later. Am going to see about returning this phone for another.
What's great about it: compact, nice interface, hardware keyboard, no data plan needed
What's not so great: not sure about long term viability
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Picture Quality
4
Battery Life
3
Sound Quality
2
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Capture and share special moments with Google Clips. Engineered to recognize faces and expressions, this clever camera automatically takes several-second-long audio-free motion photos, leaving you free to focus on the occasion. Enhanced with Super Res mode, the Google Clips device syncs data with your phone and lets you save any frame as a high-resolution still photo.
can you record movies? quality? audio?
quality is OK, although often motion blurred. No audio.
5 years, 11 months ago
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Automatically go from hundreds of mystery folders to a visual view in the photo and video Organizer. See your best photos thanks to auto-curation. Effortlessly extract candid photos from your raw footage. Make photos and videos look amazing with automated photo editing and video creation options. And create and share beautiful printed artwork, new dynamic slideshows, photo and video collages, animated GIFs*, and full-length movies. Being creative is even easier with the Elements bundle.
Will this be a CD software or an internet download version?
DVD media was included in my package, however my computer doesn't have a DVD drive so I had to goto Adobe's site to download the installations
6 years, 5 months ago
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Bappy
Enjoy a compact tablet that fits neatly in your pocket with this Acer Iconia One 8-inch tablet. It includes a quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM that deliver powerful processing to play all your games and apps, and the 16GB of flash memory ensure this Acer Iconia One 8-inch tablet and store your files.
does it have bluetooth
yes, streams music to bluetooth speakers and headphones with ease
8 years ago
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Bappy
Enjoy a compact tablet that fits neatly in your pocket with this Acer Iconia One 8-inch tablet. It includes a quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM that deliver powerful processing to play all your games and apps, and the 16GB of flash memory ensure this Acer Iconia One 8-inch tablet and store your files.
can i download skype
yes, it have a front facing camera for use with Skype, Facebook and other messaging apps
8 years ago
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