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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
Excellent router with great performance
on May 14, 2016
Posted by: Titan5178
The EA9500 is Linksys’ flagship router for 2016. It supports the latest wireless technologies and standards most notably MU-MIMO (more on that in a minute). It has a tri-band radio (2 x 5Ghz @2166Mbps + 1 x 2.4 Ghz @ 1000Mbps), eight gigabit ethernet ports, and two USB ports (one being USB 3.0).
This router is an absolute beast, both physically and in its performance. It is larger than the Netgear Nighthawk R7000 that it is replacing, which I already thought was a fairly large router. I have been using it now for several days and have had no hiccups in performance of any kind on my wired or wireless devices and with these specs I didn’t anticipate that I would. No problems streaming HD video to multiple devices even while simultaneously streaming a 1080p game over Geforce Now which is incredibly bandwidth intensive.
MU-MIMO is one of the most exciting new features of this router. Look it up if you’ve never heard of it but basically it allows devices to have their own communication stream to the router thus providing huge benefits in wireless efficiency. Unfortunately, it’s a feature that I won’t be able to fully benefit from until I get at least a couple of MU-MIMO capable devices, for which there aren’t many on the market today. You can bet though that in a few years all mid and high end devices will support this so you are really doing yourself a favor by future-proofing your wireless setup now.
Probably the best thing about this router besides the performance and future ready features is the setup and configuration. The setup wizard is one of the simplest I have used. It helps you every step of the way from getting connected to the net to setting up your network SSIDs and security. It really is just plug and play—but plug and play done the right way. In the past so many routers have provided something that just got you connected, without bothering to help you secure your network which is why so many people would have unsecured wireless networks which is a really bad thing.
You can also setup the router from a mobile app provided by Linksys. One of my favorite features is I can set up a new device using WPS right from the app which is really convenient.
My biggest disappointment with this router is the lack of security for the guest network. It provides an insecure network that prompts you for a password when you connect, but even this is cleartext. I don't really use the guest network that often so for now I’m just disabling it and will reconsider it if Linksys enables security through a firmware update. I did not test the external storage, media prioritization, or USB functions as I don't use them.
Overall this is an excellent router that won't become obsolete any time soon.
My Best Buy number: 0047895607
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Amazon Fire Kids Edition Tablet: Your little one will love reading and playing educational games on this tablet, which features built-in Wi-Fi for downloads and streaming and comes with a kid-proof case to protect against daily wear and tear. The touch-screen display with IPS (in-plane switching) technology offers clear, bright images.
Customer Rating
2
Keep Your Expectations Very Low
on October 30, 2015
Posted by: Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
I bought this to replace a 2014 Fire 8gb. The only reason I did was because 8gb is way too small and my kids are constantly asking me to help them delete apps so they can download new ones through Kindle Freetime.
This one has an SD card slot where apps can be automatically downloaded to. Unfortunately the device has so many other issues that I'd rather hold on to the 2014 model and live with the limited space.
Not all apps are available on the new Kindle. My son was looking for a specific game through Freetime that he liked to play on the old Kindle and we could not find it. Amazon support simply hung up on me after they couldn't figure it out.
The navigation bar does not auto hide correctly. It displays all the time on a normal or kids profile which is very distracting. In most apps the navigation bar would not hide and we were forced to play with a black bar at the bottom of the screen. The 2014 model does not have this issue and Amazon support had no answer for this either.
I understand it's a cheap tablet, but potential buyers should know the screen is the absolute worst. I thought last years model was pretty poor but compare the two side by side and it's easy to see the new one has a much lower PPI, poor color reproduction, and serious light bleed issues.
Games that play fine on the 2014 model will stutter and freeze on the new one. This was the last straw for me and made me realize this device is a serious downgrade over last years model.
I give it two stars instead of one because if you can ignore all these issues and and just wanna cheap tablet for your kids to break then it may work for you. For me it was just far too frustrating.
My Best Buy number: 004789560
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Tablet: Photos and videos come to life on this tablet's expansive Super AMOLED touch screen, which features adaptive display technology for clear visibility. Navigate apps and features easily with dual quad-core processors, and integrate your other Samsung devices with SideSync and Quick Connect.
Customer Rating
5
The Best Premium Tablet on the Market
on September 6, 2015
Posted by: Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
I've had a Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 for the past year and I love it. At the time, the Tab S 10.5 was the best Android tablet you could buy but I don't think it necessarily was better than an iPad. When Samsung announced the Tab S2 I was excited for the opportunity to upgrade but initially was concerned about the switch to the 4:3 aspect ratio and other seemingly missing features such as fast and wireless charging and using a previous generation processor instead of the latest.
I purchased one anyway and so far I love it more than I thought I would. The switch to 4:3 makes web browsing much more efficient and I've already gotten used to holding the tab in portrait orientation. The 4:3 aspect ratio does mean that movies and comic books will have black bars so to me it's kind of a toss up for me as to which is a better format.
The tablet is definitely much easier to hold as it's not as long and skinny as the Tab S and significantly lighter. I mean it is really light. It is just as light as a smartphone. It's the lightest and thinnest tablet of this size on the market and I believe that's why Samsung chose to skip on some of those flagship features. For me, weight, thinness and screen resolution is why I spend an extra couple hundred dollars over a Tab 4 or Tab A for example so if some features had to go to make it this thin and light, so be it!
For it to be this thin and light also meant some battery capacity had to be sacrificed and this is why i think they chose to go with last year's processor from the Note 4 instead of this year's Note 5. Now that I've used it, I see it doesn't matter. This thing is freakn' fast. I had no idea how slow my Tab S and iPad was until I got this tab. Hopefully it won't slow down over time but so far I'm very pleased with it's performance. I tested every game I owned and all performed and looked just as good in the new aspect ratio.
When this tab was announced, many people considered this tablet a downgrade because the screen size and resolution is lower than the Tab S 10.5. I wasn't too concerned with this. Because of the change in aspect ratio the actual screen area is about the same and you can't tell the difference in resolution even when using the same apps side by side.
Finally, the premium build quality is definitely noticeable with this tablet. My Tab S 10.5 started to make creaking noises after a few months when you touched certain areas of the bezel due to the way it's put together. I don't think I'll have this issue with this tab. It feels very solid throughout and I actually prefer the plastic back over a cold slippery aluminum one like an iPad.
All in all, this is a top-notch premium tablet that I think finally competes with the iPad Air 2 and actually come out on top in weight, thinness, screen quality, and performance.
My Best Buy number: 0047895607
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung 28" S271HL U28E590D 4K UHD Monitor: See all of your photo's details during editing. Video game levels look amazing. The large screen allows you to have multiple windows open at once to get more work done.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent entry level 4k monitor for early adopter
on March 26, 2015
Posted by: Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
I've been using a Samsung 1920x1200 monitor for the past 6 years so when I decided to add a second monitor to my desk I was buying with the idea that I will also use this new monitor for just as long.
This is the reason why I chose to spend extra and get a 4K monitor at a time when 4K support is pretty limited. It also has the inputs I was looking for although I wish it included dual DisplayPort connectors.
Just so you know DisplayPort is the only way to get 4K content at 60Hz. With HDMI, you can do 4K at 30Hz or lesser resolutions at 60Hz.
Connectivity:
DisplayPort is hooked up to my Macbook Pro which is about 3 years old so the best it can do is 2560x1440 resolution. Even though the monitor is not displaying in its native 4K resolution it still looks fantastic.
HDMI Port 1 is connected to my Linux desktop which can display 4K. I use this if I actually want to view content in 4K. Some of the 4K content that you can find is breathtaking when viewed on this monitor. It's much more appreciable when you are sitting 2-3 feet from a 4k monitor versus trying to watch it on a 4K TV where you really won't see the detail from the distance that most people watch their TVs.
HDMI port 2 is used for gaming with my PS4 and it has quickly become one of my favorite display devices to game on.
PIP: The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) is a nice feature but it's usefulness is limited. It's nice to be able to put my PS4 for example into a smaller window of my desktop but things on your computer screen can get hidden behind this inset. The side-by-side feature is much more useful if you need to use more than one ipnut at a time as long as you are ok with each view being vertical. This feature doesn't work well at all with input from my Linux machine.
Sound: I love how I can route the sound through my monitor and out to my external THX speaker system. Whichever source is displayed on the monitor is output to my speaker system, whether is is the sounds of my Mac through DisplayPort or the sounds of my games through HDMI. There is a volume control on the monitor that's easilly accessible through the jog wheel if you are using headphones. I keep it at 100% and control the sound with my external speakers.
Menu: The menu and configuration buttons are on the back of the monitor on the right hand side in the form of a "jog wheel" so it can be a little awkward to change inputs or any other settings but unless you are trying to configure PIP you won't be using the menu often, so it works fine.
Stand and Mounting: The stand is not adjustable and there are no mounting holes to do a wall mount with this monitor. For me, this is not a problem.
My Best Buy number: 0047895607
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Logitech Type S 920-006401 case features a built-in Bluetooth keyboard that wirelessly connects to your Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5, so you can enjoy freedom of motion while you type. The E.P.S. (Essential Protection System) safeguards your device.
Customer Rating
3
Almost great...
on March 26, 2015
Posted by: Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
I really wanted to like this case/keyboard combo. The keyboard itself is excellent. I was able to get used to the small form factor and typing is a breeze. The case on the other hand is not anything special. It does, however fit very securely to the tablet. For typing, the tablet securely sits upright using a magnet built into the case found alongside the top row of keys.
However, I don't use my tablet primarily on the desk. One reason I bought a tablet was to have maximum portability and versatility. I use my tablet in meetings to take notes (need keyboard) but I hold the tablet in portrait orientation often for reading (no keyboard) in the evening and this case makes it very uncomfortable to hold. A few times my hand would fall asleep. I could live with this case if I could easily remove it from the tablet but unfortunately they made it very inconvenient to do so. Also, this case will add considerable bulk to the tablet, it doubles both it's thickness AND weight. (Seriously, this keyboard/case combo weighs almost as much as the tablet itself)
In the end, I decided to stick with the Samsung Book Cover case. It's expensive, almost the same price as this combo, but maintains most of the tablet's slim profile and light weight. If I use the tablet on a desk I simply use a standalone bluetooth keyboard.
However, I would still recommend this case if you were to tell me you are planning on using your tablet on a table most of the time.
My Best Buy number: 0047895607
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Guard your Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 from scrapes with this Samsung EF-BT800BSEGUJ cover that features polyurethane and polycarbonate materials for durable, encompassing protection. The screen-toggle capability turns the screen on or off automatically.
Customer Rating
5
One of the best cases I've ever purchased
on August 10, 2014
Posted by: Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
I've bought many tablets and phones and as a result numerous cases for them by many different manufacturers. I have never found an OEM case that I liked and typically would return it for a third-party one. This one is an exception.
The Tab S is thin--really thin, and this case keeps it thin. It is a very low profile case that provides adequate protection for the sensitive corners of the device. Whenever I hold the device in my hand I cannot believe how light and thin it is even with a case attached.
The buttons to attach the case are ingenious and are really what allows this case to be so low-profile. It does not need to wrap around the tablet, just pop it in. And not to worry about it coming off either. In fact, if you are one who changes cases or wants to take it off from time to time then this case may not be for you because it is not that easy to get off.
Finally, I bought the case primarily to protect the device and not so much for its functionality as a stand. But I absolutely LOVE it when using it a stand. It has three positions (really all you need) and is stable enough that you can even use the stand while the tablet rests in your lap.
Yes, it is expensive being that it is just a case but it is worth it.
My Best Buy number: 004789560
What's great about it: Thin, Functional, Good Grip, Works well as a stand
What's not so great: Cost
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy precision control during gameplay with this Logitech G700s 910-003584 rechargeable gaming mouse that features 13 programmable buttons for quick access to commands and a dual-mode scrolling wheel for easy operation.
Customer Rating
3
Poor battery life kills an otherwise great product
on August 10, 2014
Posted by: Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
I don't game much on my desktop but when I do this mouse fits the bill. It is really comfortable to use. I see no difference in performance using it in wired or wireless mode. However, in wireless mode I get at best a week out of the battery.
My Best Buy number: 004789560
What's great about it: Fast, great ergonomics, customizable, works with Linux
What's not so great: Short battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This wireless USB adapter features Wireless-N support for enhanced data transfer rates and push-button security that is easy to set up.
Customer Rating
5
Took a gamble...works great with Ubuntu!
on April 16, 2014
Posted by: Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
I use it in...:Small home
I needed a wireless adapter for an Ubuntu 13.10 Linux desktop. Finding products that work with Linux are always a gamble but this was the cheapest option Best Buy had so why not give it a try?
I went home and plugged the adapter into the USB port and Ubuntu detected and installed it automatically---no CD or download required. A wireless icon appeared on my taskbar and I clicked it and made the connection to my wireless router. Simple as can be.
Can't comment on how it works on Windows PC or Mac as I have not tried it.
My Best Buy number: 0047895607
What's great about it: works on Ubuntu Linux, easy setup
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
5
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Bosch 500 Series 24" Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher: Instead of washing dishes by hand, let this Bosch built-in dishwasher do the work for you. Its RackMatic system adjusts to 1 of 9 rack positions, so you can load up to 16 place settings, including items of various shapes and sizes. Just select from the 5 available wash programs to get started.
Customer Rating
5
Best Dishwasher We Have Ever Owned
on April 16, 2014
Posted by: Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
Gender:Male
Age:25-34
Every dishwasher we've had in the past has been the "builder's special" model. All of these were noisy, did a poor job of washing dishes, and with heating elements we had to be careful of what we put in the dishwasher. We got into the habit of hand washing most of our dishes but after having two kids the daily dish duty started to take 1-2 hours and we began to look for another solution.
Enter the Bosch 500 series. We now throw everything in here (except our nice pots and pans) and so far it has cleaned everything spotlessly. I have never been so impressed with a dishwasher. We use the recommended Finish tabs and rinsing agent and either the Normal or Auto cycle.
The reason we chose this model was for the third mini-rack, and it was well worth the extra money. With young kids we put all of our small bottle and kiddie cup parts in the top rack. It's ingenious! The other thing I really like is the silverware holder. It is designed so that each individual piece can be separated so that they both get cleaned and not come in contact with each other. Had we had this dishwasher when we got married our silverware might still look new!
Like other reviewers had mentioned this model is super quiet; you will only hear it if you trying to. We couldn't watch TV with our older dishwasher running.
The only downsides I can offer are plastics do not come out completely dry and the cycle time for a normal or auto wash is a little over 2 hours.
Installation: I installed this myself and it was super simple. It does come with the new hot water and drain line so you do not need a kit. If you have the option to use a power receptacle make sure you get the Bosch 3-Prong power cord (Model #SMZPC002UC). It's about $15.
My Best Buy number: 0047895607
What's great about it: cleans everything we throw at it, hidden controls, super quiet
What's not so great: plastics are harder to dry, long cycle times
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Features
5
Performance
5
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LG G Pad - 8.3" - 16GB: Boasting a high-definition screen that stretches nearly edge to edge, this tablet features an immersive viewing experience on a bright, beautiful display. It's easy to navigate and advanced features give you the power to multitask, game and connect to your world, all on an ultracompact, portable device.
Customer Rating
3
An average tablet with an above average price.
on February 18, 2014
Posted by: Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
I really wanted to like this tablet. But at the end of the day, I found that it has some issues and I think it's priced about $100 too high.
The #1 issue with this tablet is the screen quality...perfect size and a good resolution but the screen is very dim and displays colors too warm. Reading a book on Kindle your pages will be either a dull gray or a dingy yellow--depending on the brightness. You can't get the pad to be bright enough, not sure if LG limited that to save on battery or what.
The LG version of Android is one of those cases where it would have been good to just leave Android mostly alone--like the Nexus 7. There are a few decent features like QPair and Knock On, but overall the LG skin is an ugly disappointment.
Wifi performance was not good for me. Tablet worked ok in my house, would sometimes drop connection. However, in hotel rooms it could not keep a connection at all while my phone and laptop had no problem and showed very good signals.
Finally, the thing that made me return the tablet was the way it was built. I didn't like the smooth metal back (very slippery to hold) and the sides of the tablet were not flat, but angled in such a way that it felt like it was "biting" into my fingers after only about 10 minutes of single handed operation. The metal back also means it is guaranteed to slide off of anything you place it on. However, this may not be an issue if you put a case on it. I don't like the extra bulk a case adds to the thickness of my tablets.
Bottom line is it's an average tablet and should be priced closer to the Nexus 7. Otherwise the Samsung PRO 8.4 is a much better tablet for only $50 more.
My Best Buy number: 0047895607
What's great about it: Perfect screen size and form factor, Decent battery life
What's not so great: Priced too high, dull screen with warm colors, shallow sound, poor wifi performance, poor UI
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
5
Features
3
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Samsung 28" S271HL U28E590D 4K UHD Monitor: See all of your photo's details during editing. Video game levels look amazing. The large screen allows you to have multiple windows open at once to get more work done.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Excellent entry level 4k monitor for early adopter
By Titan5178
from Cedar Park, TX
I've been using a Samsung 1920x1200 monitor for the past 6 years so when I decided to add a second monitor to my desk I was buying with the idea that I will also use this new monitor for just as long.
This is the reason why I chose to spend extra and get a 4K monitor at a time when 4K support is pretty limited. It also has the inputs I was looking for although I wish it included dual DisplayPort connectors.
Just so you know DisplayPort is the only way to get 4K content at 60Hz. With HDMI, you can do 4K at 30Hz or lesser resolutions at 60Hz.
Connectivity:
DisplayPort is hooked up to my Macbook Pro which is about 3 years old so the best it can do is 2560x1440 resolution. Even though the monitor is not displaying in its native 4K resolution it still looks fantastic.
HDMI Port 1 is connected to my Linux desktop which can display 4K. I use this if I actually want to view content in 4K. Some of the 4K content that you can find is breathtaking when viewed on this monitor. It's much more appreciable when you are sitting 2-3 feet from a 4k monitor versus trying to watch it on a 4K TV where you really won't see the detail from the distance that most people watch their TVs.
HDMI port 2 is used for gaming with my PS4 and it has quickly become one of my favorite display devices to game on.
PIP: The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) is a nice feature but it's usefulness is limited. It's nice to be able to put my PS4 for example into a smaller window of my desktop but things on your computer screen can get hidden behind this inset. The side-by-side feature is much more useful if you need to use more than one ipnut at a time as long as you are ok with each view being vertical. This feature doesn't work well at all with input from my Linux machine.
Sound: I love how I can route the sound through my monitor and out to my external THX speaker system. Whichever source is displayed on the monitor is output to my speaker system, whether is is the sounds of my Mac through DisplayPort or the sounds of my games through HDMI. There is a volume control on the monitor that's easilly accessible through the jog wheel if you are using headphones. I keep it at 100% and control the sound with my external speakers.
Menu: The menu and configuration buttons are on the back of the monitor on the right hand side in the form of a "jog wheel" so it can be a little awkward to change inputs or any other settings but unless you are trying to configure PIP you won't be using the menu often, so it works fine.
Stand and Mounting: The stand is not adjustable and there are no mounting holes to do a wall mount with this monitor. For me, this is not a problem.
Titan5178
Cedar Park, TX
April 1, 2015
I stand corrected, it does tilt! Effortlessly, too. Thank you Samsung Ambassador for pointing this out. I did not know!
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Cell Phone for AT&T: This phone is constructed from metal and glass for a sturdy, high-quality build, while its ultra-fast processer makes for exceptional multitasking. It comes packed with features, like a fingerprint reader, advanced cameras on both sides of the phone, and a heart rate monitor. Plus, Samsung Pay allows you to swipe this phone as if it were a credit card to process fast, secure payments without pulling out your wallet.AT&T Next option available. Learn more ›
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Amazing Device. Samsung hit a home run
By Titan5178
Let me start off by saying this is not my first Galaxy. I started with the Galaxy S4 the day it came out after being a longtime Apple user. I switched at the time I felt Android was on par with iOS and since then I believe it's been iOS that's been playing catchup with Android. I then upgraded to the Galaxy S5 and now the S6. I picked this phone up on Friday the day it was released.
Physical: The phone itself is a thing of beauty. Yes, it looks like an iPhone 6, but so what? The iPhone 6 is a very well made device. From a distance, you might be fooled but get up close and there's no doubt, this thing has the look of a Galaxy. Gone are the ugly plastic dimples on the back of the S5, replaced by smooth glass. I love the way the glass front and back smoothly transition into the metal frame. As a Galaxy S5 user I am happy to see that the charging cover flap is gone. Unfortunately, waterproofing is also gone. It was nice to take the previous generation into the lazy river of a water park but honestly I'm happy to give up waterproofing for such beautiful aesthetics. The power button has been moved about a half inch from the S5, almost to the center of the right side of the phone. It's going to take me a while to get used to that. The metal frame on either side has a straight bevel that really helps in holding the phone. The home button is slightly larger to accommodate the new touch fingerprint which works much better than the previous versions swipe fingerprint sensor.
Storage: Yes, the microSD expansion is gone. Is this is a bad thing? For some, maybe. Most users are probably fine without it. I had microSD cards popped into my previous phones and tablets so I thought I would miss this feature. In reality, the microSD functionality on Android is limited, so I hardly used it. Most apps like large games can't be installed onto the SD card. My movies and music are in the cloud. About the only thing it was useful for was storing photos, as it was really easy to move them to the next phone. But really, those are backed up to the cloud too. Point is, the way we manage our data has dramatically changed since expansion storage was introduced and with the generous onboard storage this phone gives you I don't think it's needed anymore.
Battery: The battery is smaller than the S5 and non-removable. To me the fact that it's non-removable is not an issue. Is the battery life shorter? Too early to tell. The fact that I can just set my phone down on a pad and watch it charge is amazing though. Another feature (like wireless payments) that Android beat Apple to. I haven't had a chance to test the quick charging feature. So far the battery does not feel to drain any faster than I would expect.
Performance: One of the first things I noticed in the first hour of using this thing is how fast it is. It really flies compares to the S5. And my S5 was recently restored to factory so it's a fair comparison. I think Samsung made the right decision going with their in-house Exynos processors instead of the Snapdragon this time around. I have confidence this thing will run anything you throw at it.
Software: It's Android 5.0.2 with the typical Samsung spin on it, known as TouchWiz. In the past Samsung would throw every bell and whistle they could into their software offerings to try to differentiate itself. In this latest version only the best of those features remain like multiwindow, power saving, S-health, etc. The Do Not Disturb mode finally works properly. The UI itself finally looks polished and well blended with the underlying Android UI. The settings menu is better organized.
Bloatware: Yes, depending on the carrier, the phone comes with a lot of apps you probably don't want. But guess what Apple fans? iOS has bloatware too and you can't remove it. I don't want apps like Apple Watch, Passbook, Newstand, Stocks, Weather, etc on my phone. HIding them in a folder is not acceptable to me. The S6 allows you to disable all of the default apps so that they are no longer consuming cpu, memory, or space in your app drawer. Remember that default applications are system apps so the fact that you can't actually delete them is a non-issue. They are on a system partition so deleting them would not provide you with any more usable space.
Camera: I am most impressed by the camera on this phone. It is very fast - just tap the home button twice to open the camera app. You no longer need a camera icon on your home page to launch the camera. Low light pictures are some of the best I've seen on a smartphone. I will probably not be using my DSLR as much as I have been. This thing also takes 4K video (again...sorry Apple fans) which looks absolutely stunning on my 4k monitor.
Overall, I would recommend this phone to anyone - even diehard Apple fans.
Titan5178
Cedar Park, TX
Updated Review: Poor Battery Life
October 30, 2015
The battery on this phone has gotten to the point where it pretty much needs to live tethered to the charger. I wake up at 7:30 with 100% and it's down to 60% by 11am and completely dead by mid-afternoon. If I go out in the evening it will certainly be dead before I get home.
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Play to your full potential with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop. Fluid gaming is ensured with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series graphics and an Intel Core i7 processor, running on Windows 10 Home. Make a statement with customizable RGB lighting and a transparent side panel, and perform easy toolless upgrades in adherence to micro-ATX standards with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop.
Is it possible to add a Blue-ray or optical player and if so would it be accessible from the front? Doesn't appear to have an opening in the front
Correct, not on the front. The front has vertical spots for hard disks. You would need to use a USB external Bluray drive.
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Play to your full potential with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop. Fluid gaming is ensured with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series graphics and an Intel Core i7 processor, running on Windows 10 Home. Make a statement with customizable RGB lighting and a transparent side panel, and perform easy toolless upgrades in adherence to micro-ATX standards with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop.
How many fans on the RTX 2080, 1, 2, or 3?
Play to your full potential with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop. Fluid gaming is ensured with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series graphics and an Intel Core i7 processor, running on Windows 10 Home. Make a statement with customizable RGB lighting and a transparent side panel, and perform easy toolless upgrades in adherence to micro-ATX standards with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop.
This might be a dumb question, but will the 2080 be able to use g-sync? I don’t see it on Nvidia’s list of supported cards. (https://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/g-sync/supported-gpus) Would I need to run v-sync as well? Thanks.
Yes, it supports G-Sync.
Reference: I have this computer and my monitor is G-Sync.
Reference: I have this computer and my monitor is G-Sync.
5 years, 5 months ago
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Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
What users is this directed towards?
Anyone looking for a really thin, light Windows laptop for light to medium usage.
7 years, 11 months ago
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Titan5178
This Logitech Type S 920-006401 case features a built-in Bluetooth keyboard that wirelessly connects to your Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5, so you can enjoy freedom of motion while you type. The E.P.S. (Essential Protection System) safeguards your device.
Will this work with a Tab4
No, it is made specifically for the Tab S 10.5
9 years, 1 month ago
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Titan5178
Cedar Park, TX
Guard your Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 from scrapes with this Samsung EF-BT800BSEGUJ cover that features polyurethane and polycarbonate materials for durable, encompassing protection. The screen-toggle capability turns the screen on or off automatically.
how to install?
How do you install this book cover? The tablets has 2 button looking holes in back.
Just pop it into those two buttons. It's really simple and works well.
9 years, 9 months ago
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Titan5178
Cedar Park, TX
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4: Whether you're at home, in the office or working on the go, this tablet is your portable personal assistant. Multitask efficiently with Multi Window, and create, edit and share documents with ease using Hancom Office Suite.
How do I use the Multi-window feature on my new tablet?
Make sure it it turned on in Settings -> Device -> Multi window.
Go back to your home screen and either swipe your finger from the right edge of the screen or press and hold the Back key to access the multi window tray.
From there just click or drag the applications you want to open. You can open up to 2 on the 8.4 tablet.
Go back to your home screen and either swipe your finger from the right edge of the screen or press and hold the Back key to access the multi window tray.
From there just click or drag the applications you want to open. You can open up to 2 on the 8.4 tablet.
10 years, 1 month ago
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Titan5178
Cedar Park, TX