Share Mike's profile
Mike
Mike's stats
- Review count5
- Helpfulness votes11
- First reviewAugust 20, 2016
- Last reviewAugust 20, 2016
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating4.4
Reviews comments
- Review comment count0
- Helpfulness votes0
- First review commentNone
- Last review commentNone
- Featured review comments0
Questions
- Question count0
- Helpfulness votes0
- First questionNone
- Last questionNone
- Featured questions0
Answers
- Answer count0
- Helpfulness votes0
- First answerNone
- Last answerNone
- Featured answers0
- Best answers0
Mike's Reviews
Only at Best BuyLenovo Ideapad 100s Laptop: This laptop features a compact design and built-in Wi-Fi, so you can connect to the Internet, stream videos, type up notes or view photos wherever you go. USB ports let you connect a variety of accessories.
Customer Rating
5
Can't beat it for the price
on August 20, 2016
Posted by: Mike
Verified Purchase:Yes
First off this is a small portable laptop for internet browsing and light usage so that is how I will review it.
For the price of a chromebook you can purchase this. A Windows machine with great battery life and a good all around product. Mine is on 24/7 running a 3D printer, camera and web server. I couldn't be happier with the machine. It does everything I expect it to do and it even slices 3d models which I never expected it to be able to do. I wish it had more storage than the 10 free GB's but it has a micro sd slot and 2 usb ports so not an issue. My ONLY complaint is the touchpad does not support gesture control. That is a highly used feature now in the Windows environment. For an on the go machine or a basic laptop this machine is fantastic value.
For the price of a chromebook you can purchase this. A Windows machine with great battery life and a good all around product. Mine is on 24/7 running a 3D printer, camera and web server. I couldn't be happier with the machine. It does everything I expect it to do and it even slices 3d models which I never expected it to be able to do. I wish it had more storage than the 10 free GB's but it has a micro sd slot and 2 usb ports so not an issue. My ONLY complaint is the touchpad does not support gesture control. That is a highly used feature now in the Windows environment. For an on the go machine or a basic laptop this machine is fantastic value.
My Best Buy number: 3490190466
My Best Buy number: 3490190466
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
+2points
2of 2voted this as helpful.
Use your RoBo 3D printer to create a variety of intricate models and figures using this RoBo 3D 00-0592-FI 1.75mm filament, which is made of durable PLA material that can withstand temperatures from 383° to 437° for versatility.
Customer Rating
3
Interesting Filament
on August 20, 2016
Posted by: Mike
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is an interesting idea but if you want stronger prints use stronger materials such as Nylon or PETG. They are cheaper and a better alternative to regular PLA. This will slowly chew up your nozzle. I have made very intricate prints with this and they are strong. I have not had any issues with it but for the price there are better options for strength.
My Best Buy number: 3490190466
My Best Buy number: 3490190466
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Share this review:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Imagine and create freely with help from this RoBo 3D PLAWHT filament, which is compatible with Open Source R1 3D printers and is crafted with PLA material to help ensure a durable design.
Posted by: Mike
Verified Purchase:Yes
Robo makes great PLA. It is expensive but it flows great, has a nice shine and never given me a single problem.
My Best Buy number: 3490190466
My Best Buy number: 3490190466
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Imagine and create freely with help from this RoBo 3D PLARED filament, which is compatible with Open Source R1 3D printers and is crafted with PLA material to help ensure a durable design.
Posted by: Mike
Verified Purchase:Yes
Robo makes great PLA. It is expensive but it flows great, has a nice shine and never given me a single problem.
My Best Buy number: 3490190466
My Best Buy number: 3490190466
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
RoBo 3D R1 Plus + 3D Printer: Create intricate 3D models using this 3D printer, which features a large 8" x 9" x 10" print area and works with a wide variety of building materials for versatile printing options. Connect to your computer easily using the USB interface.
Customer Rating
4
Have Realistic Expectations
on August 20, 2016
Posted by: Mike
Verified Purchase:Yes
I am now on my third unit and I will try my best to explain what happened. The first unit must have been a return because packaging was missing. I called ROBO's support number and they sent me pages of disassembly instructions to fix it. I returned it and brought unit number 2. Unit 2 had all the packaging in place and after performing the setup and calibration it worked well for a week. I started having issues with the fans making noise, the prints jamming in the middle of the bed. I contacted ROBO by e-mail and it took them 4 days to respond. But, once they did respond they offered to replace the bed and fans. I was still within my return timeframe so I did not want to bother taking the machine apart as it was new. Now to unit number 3. I have been using this unit without any major issues. I did notice all 3 had slight differences in designs especially the distance from the bed to the carriage. Now to the important part, how does it perform?
PROS:
1) 3D printers are not like your inkjet it requires time and knowledge of what you are doing to make great prints especially if you want to use materials besides PLA. This is capable of prints that rival machines I payed over 3k for just a year ago!
2) The software is adequate for 90% of people out there and I found it easy to use and it produced nice prints with little input from me. Personally I use Simplify3D.
3) A HUGE plus is the hot end is capable of printing everything from PLA to PETG and I've even printed NinjaFlex. I don't know of any machine in this price range with an extruder and hot end that works this well.
4) 24/7 Phone support and a great warranty. They truly stand behind their product and are very willing to help.
5) The heated bed size is unparalleled in this price range. You can make very large prints on this machine.
6) Being an open platform design there are many many upgrades available for this machine from LCD controllers to octoprint the sky is the limit!
Cons:
1) Reliability is questionable to me after all my issues.
2) The nozzles are not for sale! You have to call and beg to purchase one for $5. All aftermarket nozzles I tried did not print nearly as well.
3) It is a slow machine. 40mm/s is the max speed many print much faster.
PROS:
1) 3D printers are not like your inkjet it requires time and knowledge of what you are doing to make great prints especially if you want to use materials besides PLA. This is capable of prints that rival machines I payed over 3k for just a year ago!
2) The software is adequate for 90% of people out there and I found it easy to use and it produced nice prints with little input from me. Personally I use Simplify3D.
3) A HUGE plus is the hot end is capable of printing everything from PLA to PETG and I've even printed NinjaFlex. I don't know of any machine in this price range with an extruder and hot end that works this well.
4) 24/7 Phone support and a great warranty. They truly stand behind their product and are very willing to help.
5) The heated bed size is unparalleled in this price range. You can make very large prints on this machine.
6) Being an open platform design there are many many upgrades available for this machine from LCD controllers to octoprint the sky is the limit!
Cons:
1) Reliability is questionable to me after all my issues.
2) The nozzles are not for sale! You have to call and beg to purchase one for $5. All aftermarket nozzles I tried did not print nearly as well.
3) It is a slow machine. 40mm/s is the max speed many print much faster.
Overall:
I have owned several machines and they all have their own quirks but that's all 3D printers. If you persevere and are willing to learn and tinker a bit this is a great machine at this price point. Despite having the issues I had I would absolutely recommend this.
I have owned several machines and they all have their own quirks but that's all 3D printers. If you persevere and are willing to learn and tinker a bit this is a great machine at this price point. Despite having the issues I had I would absolutely recommend this.
My Best Buy number: 3490190466
My Best Buy number: 3490190466
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share this review:
+9points
9of 9voted this as helpful.
Mike's Review Comments
Mike has not submitted comments on any reviews.
Mike's Questions
Mike has not submitted any questions.
Mike's Answers
Mike has not submitted any answers.