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Apple iMac MK142LL/A All-in-One: iMac features a gorgeous 21.5" widescreen display, powerful Intel processors, superfast graphics, and more. All in a stunningly thin enclosure that's only 5mm at its edge.
Customer Rating
3
decent product but expected too much
on January 15, 2016
Posted by: septrebob
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was using old late 2009 iMac 21.5" 3.06GHz 4GB and it has recently been grumpy. I usually leave it on all time and started seeing it frozen when I get back from work and in a week even failing to boot. I brought it to Genius Bar at Apple Store but the guy there just ran one diagnostic program for less than 10 mins and diagnosed that logic board has to be replaced. He said more than 5 year old Mac is considered as legacy product thus it costs $600 to replace logic board, he was suggesting me to buy a new one instead. While I was bearing with the old iMac (I bought additional 2x4GB memories and could still use by Safe boot and limit up to 3 apps open at a time), I saw an ad for this $200 off on Black Friday sale, I thought it was a go to take it.
The new iMac screen is a little blue-colored, image is crisp but not too shiny. I guess it helps me from eye sore. I do not know how much better in Retina display but $400 difference will persuaded me to stay at this lowest model. As long as I stay on my daily use (web browsing including some Youtube and Vimeo, checking Gmail and do some Word/Excel brought from work, this desktop computer does the job well and I like the quality of display. I believe new one has less power consumption but instead opening app resuming right after sleep is slow and even slower to open Safari than the 2009 I have (guessing difference in HDD rpm may also affect). Converting TV program recorded by Eye TV for iTunes library in Toast 12 is taking almost the same time. Why I am comparing the time between 2 iMacs is because the old man revived! I thought I should wipe the HDD completely before dumping it. I didn't do anything in particular but I just had a second thought to try installing El Capitan for the last shot. Fresh installation finished smoothly and the machine works as if nothing happened a month ago.
Please do not take me wrong. the new iMac is decent countable product and I suppose it would last for another several years comfortably. I guess I was just expecting it more than I should. It is my personal impression but even with a few generation update of processor is not giving a visible difference to light user like me. I think I should have waited to buy a new one till the old one completely dies.
The new iMac screen is a little blue-colored, image is crisp but not too shiny. I guess it helps me from eye sore. I do not know how much better in Retina display but $400 difference will persuaded me to stay at this lowest model. As long as I stay on my daily use (web browsing including some Youtube and Vimeo, checking Gmail and do some Word/Excel brought from work, this desktop computer does the job well and I like the quality of display. I believe new one has less power consumption but instead opening app resuming right after sleep is slow and even slower to open Safari than the 2009 I have (guessing difference in HDD rpm may also affect). Converting TV program recorded by Eye TV for iTunes library in Toast 12 is taking almost the same time. Why I am comparing the time between 2 iMacs is because the old man revived! I thought I should wipe the HDD completely before dumping it. I didn't do anything in particular but I just had a second thought to try installing El Capitan for the last shot. Fresh installation finished smoothly and the machine works as if nothing happened a month ago.
Please do not take me wrong. the new iMac is decent countable product and I suppose it would last for another several years comfortably. I guess I was just expecting it more than I should. It is my personal impression but even with a few generation update of processor is not giving a visible difference to light user like me. I think I should have waited to buy a new one till the old one completely dies.
My Best Buy number: 3473964664
My Best Buy number: 3473964664
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Store and protect everything from cherished photos and videos to sensitive work files with the Cruzer Glide USB Flash Drive. The drive comes with SanDisk SecureAccess software, which lets you password-protect and secure files you want to keep private while permitting access to files you want to share. The compact drive features a red slider that glides shut to shield the USB connector. SanDisk products are constructed to the highest standards and rigorously tested. You can be confident in the outstanding quality, performance and reliability of every SanDisk product.
Customer Rating
3
SanDisk is still my first call
on January 15, 2016
Posted by: septrebob
Verified Purchase:Yes
I like the brand and especially this sliding type is my first call as I seem to be so careless and have already lost two caps of others.
Luckily Best Buy often posts this brand on sale and 16GB is no longer pricy.
Luckily Best Buy often posts this brand on sale and 16GB is no longer pricy.
My Best Buy number: 3473964664
My Best Buy number: 3473964664
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Step up to high-speed USB 3.0 and transfer your videos, photos and files up to ten times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives. SanDisk Ultra® USB 3.0 Flash Drive takes the wait out of moving, sharing or backing up big files—now you can transfer a full-length movie from your laptop to your flash drive in less than a minute. Password protection lets you keep your private files private, while still being able to share generously with family and friends. And, with a sleek, sturdy SanDisk Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive in your pocket, you won’t need an internet connection to access those photos and videos any place or any time you want. For more than 25 years, SanDisk has been known for quality and reliability all around the world.
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4
Yes, 3.0 is surely faster
on January 15, 2016
Posted by: septrebob
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this red "only at Best Buy" 3.0 USB flash drive along with 2.0 version. When I copied 2.9GB movie files (TV recording) to both drives, this one finished more than twice faster. x2 may not be even close to catalog spec but I am so happy about the result.
My Best Buy number: 3473964664
My Best Buy number: 3473964664
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Hamilton Beach 40995 Electric Kettle - 1.06 quart - Stainless Steel
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Verified Purchase:Yes
i was using a bigger electric kettle because it was cheaper at store.
from 3 years of use, i figured i would not need any more than 1 liter for me. the part i hated was the smell like burning plastic (i don't think the smell transfers to boiled water, though). now i bought this product. it takes less space, look a bit nicer and no more stinky smell.
as i saw in other reviews, the design is not quite functional. you may get frustrated when filling water before boiling. the diameter of top lid is big enough but it did not open upright (maybe 50-60 degrees). so you have to either pin-point a fauset in very narrow space or lean your pot. the water gauge is alingned with handle so while you grab a handle, you cannot see how much you filled. it requires me at least 1 or 2 times of putting a pot on counter to check water level.
the lid and gauge took out each star from my rating. as i bought it while it is on sale, for overall, i still think it was a good buy and hope it will work for the next 2-3 years.
from 3 years of use, i figured i would not need any more than 1 liter for me. the part i hated was the smell like burning plastic (i don't think the smell transfers to boiled water, though). now i bought this product. it takes less space, look a bit nicer and no more stinky smell.
as i saw in other reviews, the design is not quite functional. you may get frustrated when filling water before boiling. the diameter of top lid is big enough but it did not open upright (maybe 50-60 degrees). so you have to either pin-point a fauset in very narrow space or lean your pot. the water gauge is alingned with handle so while you grab a handle, you cannot see how much you filled. it requires me at least 1 or 2 times of putting a pot on counter to check water level.
the lid and gauge took out each star from my rating. as i bought it while it is on sale, for overall, i still think it was a good buy and hope it will work for the next 2-3 years.
My Best Buy number: 3473964664
My Best Buy number: 3473964664
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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HP Pavilion All-in-One Computer: With a Full HD multitouch screen and an intuitive user interface, you can easily navigate your favorite Web pages, watch movies and finish assignments. Bluetooth offers flexible connectivity.
Does this computer have expandable RAM memory storage?
no it is not. you have to go with 27" for that
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