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Take your gaming on the go with this MSI Stealth Pro laptop, featuring Nvidia graphics for amazing images. The 15.6-inch, anti-glare screen offers full HD to keep you in every moment of the action, and powerful Intel Core i7 processing provides lag-free performance even in multi-layered games. This MSI Stealth Pro laptop 16GB DDR4 RAM system memory for massive support.
 
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Fantastic Specs, AWFUL Display.
on December 29, 2016
Posted by: JoshuaAfterDark
Verified Purchase:Yes
What originally intrigued me so much about the Stealth is the value for the money. For $1549 you get a desktop grade laptop that is .7" thin, weighs less than 4lbs, quad core i7 processor, 1.12TB fusion style drive, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a full NVIDIA GTX 1060 graphics chip in it. For the cost of this machine, there is no better value for the money. But that price comes with a few caveats, one of which is pretty major and was a deal breaker for me.
Obviously this machine runs super smooth and crushes any benchmarks/games you throw at it. But where this machine falls flat is in battery life, overall size, and THAT SCREEN.
Doing basic, light tasks such as web browsing at 50% brightness you're lucky to see 3 hours, which is bit ridiculous because that doesn't use the 1060. Even though this is a 15.6" laptop, it's quite large to take around with you, especially compared to the latest MacBook Pro and the Yoga line (which both obviously don't have 1060 chips, but they minimize bezels to shrink the overall machine).
I can live with those two shortcomings though. The one I can't deal with... Just how god AWFUL the screen is. I can't even express over this review how truly terrible the "IPS" panel on the MSI Stealth 001 is. I list the model number because apparently every other version of this machine uses a better, actually IPS panel. The viewing angles are good on the panel, and that's it. I haven't seen a more dull and lifeless display since the TN panels of yesteryear. Truly a deal breaker on what is an otherwise splendid machine.
My Best Buy number: 3450183163
My Best Buy number: 3450183163
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Lenovo Yoga 910 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Streamline your work and stay on task with this Lenovo Yoga 910 laptop. This machine's sleek all-metal unibody design contains an array of powerful tech, including a vibrant 4K high-definition touchscreen, which makes the notebook ideal for graphics professionals. Weighing in at just over 3 pounds, this Lenovo Yoga 910 laptop is a lightweight yet capable traveling companion.
 
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This Thing Is Next Level.
on December 13, 2016
Posted by: JoshuaAfterDark
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I was shocked to see so many negative reviews on this thing when I originally was in the market looking around for a MacBook replacement.
Even with the 3.2 (at the time) rating, I had to give this thing a shot. It was on sale for $1299, which is an absolute STEAL just based on the specs alone: 4K IPS touchscreen, 7th gen i7 processor, 512GB PCIe SSD, Windows Hello via fingerprint scanner, and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. Just those specs alone already go beyond the price point of this machine.
And then we get to the design..... Only one word describes the Yoga 910's aesthetics: masterpiece. The attention to detail on this computer is bar none. If Apple made cutting edge convertibles, this would be it. One strange design quirk is the super tiny shift key on the right side of the keyboard. Why Lenovo thought it was wise to chop it in half and put an up arrow key in its place is beyond me.
As for performance, it screams. With that PCIe SSD and DDR4 RAM everything opens super quick and remains in memory with no issues. I ran a geekbench and got scores of 4300 single core/8100 multicore respectively, which I was very impressed by. That performance shows in day to day tasks.
All in all, I could not have asked for more at this price point. A comparable MacBook Pro with these specs (and obviously no 4K touchscreen) costs around $2500, which is absolutely ridiculous and why I decided to look outside of Apple for my computing needs for the first time in 9 years. I never thought Lenovo of all companies would be the one to sway me. But they absolutely knocked it out of the park with the 910.
My Best Buy number: 3450183163
My Best Buy number: 3450183163
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
 
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Not a Necessity, But I Love It.
on November 29, 2016
Posted by: JoshuaAfterDark
Verified Purchase:Yes
I never purchased an Amazon Echo because I never felt the need for a "smart speaker" in my home. But with the Home being $99 through the holidays I figured why not give it a shot.
Set up took 30 seconds via the Home app on my phone, and I immediately had access to all the features of it. It has a bunch of use cases, but I personally use it for Spotify, weather, time to get to work, and news. For all those uses, this thing is AWESOME.
I love being able to be anywhere in my apartment and say "OK Google, play my personal playlist" and it just does. And the Omni-directional speaker sounds GOOD. It's loud and full, with decent bass. Voice recognition is excellent as well, even a room or 2 away.
If you're in the market for the Amazon Echo, you can save yourself $40-80 by going with the Home, and I think sub-$100 is where devices like this shine.
My Best Buy number: 3450183163
My Best Buy number: 3450183163
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bring your photography to a new level with the Sony Alpha a6300 mirrorless camera kit. With a 16-50mm lens along with the A6300 body, this kit gives you sharp photos whether you are shooting landscapes or portraits. The 4K video, ISO of up to 51,200 and 350-shot battery life ensures this Sony Alpha A6300 mirrorless camera delivers great images..
 
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Fantastic Camera, with a Few Minor Caveats.
on September 30, 2016
Posted by: JoshuaAfterDark
Verified Purchase:Yes
So I purchased the Sony a6300 to become sort of my everything camera because it has all the quality (in stills AND video) as any of the Canon/Nikon DSLRs and the full-frame Sony series, but there's still a few minor niggles that hold this camera (and all of Sony's mirrorless cameras) back. The main thing that, as a YouTuber, makes this camera (sadly) dead on arrival is the lack of a flip up or side-articulating display. And on top of that, the display isn't touchscreen so there's no tap to focus, which is SUCH a great feature during video shooting. Being a one-man team I need equipment that makes my life a bit easier. The PlayMemories app is pathetic to use as a viewfinder, as it's incredibly laggy and doesn't have a way to start video recording, only snap photos.
On a positive note, the quality of the footage and the speed of the autofocus are absolutely unmatched, and positively incredible. And the camera is super compact and light as well.
My Best Buy number: 3450183163
My Best Buy number: 3450183163
I would recommend this to a friend!
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