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    May 6, 2012
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ibCotts's Reviews
 
Enjoy your favorite audio entertainment with this wireless pair of Jaybird headphones. Their Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream listening material from your smart device, and they hold a charge for up to eight hours for all-day performance. This pair of Jaybird headphones is coated with moisture protection for resistance to rain and sweat.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Finally released by Jaybird!
on October 30, 2016
Posted by: ibCotts
from Pittsburgh
These are most likely the best wireless headphones on the market. The earbuds are slightly smaller than the X2s (although they still protrude from your ears somewhat). My LG Tone Platinums are my everyday buds and these give them a run for their money. The bass is much better on the X3's without washing out the highs and midtones. The My Sound app that allows you to change the equalizer settings (either to a large selection of predefined settings or your to own custom settings) is what sets this apart from the X2s and in a big way. Changes that you make to the settings can radically change the sound - and the changes are saved to the earbuds so that you don't lose the settings if you pair them to a different device. I was originally skeptical considering that Jaybird first announced these in February at CES and then they finally released them close to November. This means that they are already antiquated. But it appears that between then and now they have made some modifications including slimming down the earbuds. I expected them to be released minimally at the X2 price point and was pleasantly surprised that they were priced much more competitively. For $129 these are great earphones and blow away the more expensive Freedoms (which I tried and returned). If you have the X2s these are a worthy upgrade. If you are using anything else then I think it's a no brainer to purchase the X3s as a replacement.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+56points
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Simplify use of your device's capacitive touch-screen display with this Adonit Jot Pro ADJPDT stylus, which features a precision disc and a rubber grip to ensure accuracy and control. A locking cap helps protect the stylus's tip for lasting use.
 
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4 out of 5
4
It works but read the caveats!
on August 18, 2014
Posted by: ibCotts
from Pittsburgh
The smaller disk allows for a high degree of precision that isn't found in other styli. The dampening tip doesn't have much give to it so the tapping sound is somewhat annoying and the rubber ring securing the cap will hopefully solve the problem of the cap spontaneously loosening itself.
The one problem is after a few hours of use the skipping started. Having used the "old" jot pro for a year, I was expecting this to occur. A VERY tiny dab of thermal paste (Arctic Silver) placed inside the disc immediately corrected the problem. I don't know why the manufacturer refuses to address this problem but check any review site or discussion forum and you will see this issue over and over again. One of the most expensive styluses on the market shouldn't require this bandaid approach in order to function correctly.
Finally, do not use this stylus without a screen protector or it WILL scratch your screen. The manufacturer claims that dust or grit trapped between the disc and the screen is the culprit....I think it's defects in the disc but regardless the point is that without a protector you will end up with hairline scratches that are permanent.
As long as you use a screen protector and are willing to invest ten bucks in the thermal paste it's a great stylus.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+16points
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Samsung Media Hub turns your tablet into a handheld media streaming center, allowing you to conveniently purchase movies, music, games and more. TouchWiz lets you set up your home screen functionality just how you want it, making navigation a breeze.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great tablet - for what it was intended to do
on May 6, 2012
Posted by: ibCotts
from Pittsburgh
I have the new iPad which I use for everything and absolutely love. I read a lot of ebooks and wanted something smaller that I could carry with me and that I could hold with one hand while reading. I wasn't looking for an iPad replacement; rather, I wanted an ereader. I debated the nook tablet and kindle fire and actually went to best buy to buy the fire, when I saw the galaxy tab 2 I decided for an extra $50 I could have a real android tablet instead of the hacked interface of the fire. It was a no brainer - a full fledged tablet that had ICS and met my requirement of functioning as an ereader with the kindle and nook apps. I sideload many of my ebooks and it is easy to sideload into either app (kindle for mobi and nook for epubs).
The web browsing is sufficient, although I find the small keyboard to be a challenge with the size of my fingers. My only criticism is the battery life. One evening spent reading and doing some web browsing and the tablet needs to be recharged.
All in all a good value for the money. This is NOT an iPad replacement. It was intended as a BUDGET tablet to compete with the Nook Tablet and Kindle Fire. If you want an iPad save your money and buy an iPad...if you want something to supplement an iPad or something that will let you run apps from Google Play, surf the web and read books then this is a great buy.
Would I recommend it - without a doubt. I would suggest though that you first define what it is that you want to do with your tablet before deciding if this will meet your needs. In my case it absolutely meets them but I had a specific reason for wanting a 7 inch tablet. I realize that having both this and a new iPad might be out of many peoples' budgets but if you are able to swing it between the two you will have the best of all possible worlds when it comes to tablet computing.
What's great about it: Size, clarity, speed
What's not so great: Battery life, not the best Screen resolution out there
I would recommend this to a friend!
+41points
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 - 8" - 16GB: Jump right into using your tablet with the familiar Galaxy interface and wireless integration for syncing your contacts, music, apps and more. The super-clear screen sharpens your multimedia experience; plus, all the members of your family can personalize their interaction with the tablet.
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
To soon to evaluate.
By Regibrush from Northampton Ma.
At the moment I am very satisfied. A month from now, ask me.
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ibCotts
Pittsburgh
So what was the point of leaving the review now?
May 9, 2014
Why not wait to leave a review then? If you aren't able to provide an objective review then there is no point on leaving one. There is no rule that you have to leave a review as soon as you open the package.
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Only at Best BuySamsung Galaxy Tab S Tablet: Access a wealth of entertainment on the go using the Galaxy Tab S, which lets you connect to the Web to download apps, check your e-mail and stay connected with social media. Plus, the 32GB capacity offers plenty of room to store your existing media files. If you need to transfer content from your previous device, Smart Switch makes it easy.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
The way I put it, it's good for everything!
By G4M3R66 from Texas, Tx
I have never expierianced anything so great and wonderful in a product like this all the other ones I've tried like Apple they just didn't work as well as Samsung did.
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ibCotts
Pittsburgh
Total Waste
July 1, 2014
This has to be one of the biggest wastes of space of any product review. Next time find an opinion poll and leave your comments there or actually try reviewing the product. Although, that would require you to actually buy the product and since this "review" was left long before the product was released it is obvious that you didn't own the product prior to reviewing it.
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1of 3voted this comment as helpful.
 
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Tablet: Mix play and productivity with a tablet able to open 2 apps or windows at the same time. Important documents are kept safe with a fingerprint scanner, and a low-power mode helps your tablet stay functioning for as long as possible.
 
Overall2 out of 52 out of 5
I bought this tablet today & there wasn't any inst
By tennisbum from phila, pa
There wasn't instructions in box and the sales people didn't' offer to help!
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ibCotts
Pittsburgh
Manuals are available online
July 6, 2014
Unfortunately, most electronics manufacturers assume that you have experience with the product and therefore already know what to do. The user manual is available on Samsung's website in PDF format. If you are still having trouble Google tab s 8.4 user guide and you will find the instructions.
+8points
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It's a common adage that a picture is worth a thousand words. You're able to freeze special moments in time with your camera — capturing that memory to treasure and relive forever. Whether you're simply taking photos and recording videos of your family and friends during special events, such as weddings, birthdays and vacations, or looking at the world for its artistic potential, your captured photographs and videos are precious, cherished pieces of living history that should not only be preserved, but also enhanced, shared and viewed again and again. Take your captured memories to the next level and add creative effects that will wow your audience with the innovative, powerful creation and editing tools in Adobe Photoshop Elements 13 and Adobe Premiere Elements 13.Adobe Photoshop Elements 13 and Adobe Premiere Elements 13 provide a user-friendly, intuitive environment to help you organize, edit, enhance and share your photographs and videos. Tell your big life stories in a dramatic, unique way with Video Story. Simply pick a story type, grab clips for each chapter and Elements completes the rest for you, automatically trimming and inserting appropriate transitions and music based on the mood you choose, so your wedding, birthday or other treasured event's footage is brought to life as a full-on production. Elements suggests four different composition options and presents a selected effect in five different ways, letting you choose the composition and effect variety that best suits your artistic purposes. Enhance your editing skills with the new Guided Edits, which offer built-in video tutorials to help you learn, plus give you more complete control over the editing process, allowing you to add motion inside of movie titles and insert dramatic effects and blurs. Make your old black-and-white photos new and fresh by making a single color pop against a black-and-white background or creating interesting hybrid compositions of both color and black-and-white. Remix and mash up your photos with Photomerge Compose, which lets you pull something out of one photo and pop it into another, resulting in a realistically blended final image. When you're finished putting the final touches on your creation, send an e-mail link to a Web gallery or attach photos that can be accessed by your friends and family members, create slideshows with multiple photos on each slide and then share them as movies via Revel, burn them to a disc, play them on a connected HDTV or upload them to Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter or other social networks.Capture memories, make your creative vision a reality and do it all with the help of Adobe Photoshop Elements 13 and Adobe Premiere Elements 13.
 
Overall3 out of 53 out of 5
Haven't started working with it yet
By Lisajean
I'm afraid I haven't started working with this software yet as I installed it on my new laptop I purchased and Have run into some issues with that equipment.
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ibCotts
Pittsburgh
And the point is.....?
May 24, 2015
So what's the point of reviewing something that you haven't used?
+3points
3of 3voted this comment as helpful.
 
MacBook Pro features Intel's latest quad core processor, the core i5 processor, for a boost in processor and memory speeds. New next-generation graphics deliver performance levels that are up to 60 percent faster than before. And high-speed Thunderbolt I/O lets you transfer data at rates up to 10 GBps. The MacBook Pro is a great computer that just got even greater.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Education
By Whiteflames
My wife got her mac stolen from her work (she's a teacher) the school refused to replace it. So back to Best Buy to buy yet another $3000 mac with programs, so she could run her Theater lights and system. She likes the Mac and will continue to use them in her everyday applications.
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ibCotts
Pittsburgh
Where is the review?
July 1, 2015
How is this a review? You've mentioned absolutely nothing about the computer that would be helpful to someone who is considering buying it and choose instead to tell a story about the old computer that doesn't have any relevance to anything.
Why do people take the time to write a review and then not actually review the product?
+1point
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With its compression-molded EVA exterior and padded interior, this Thule Gauntlet 3 sleeve shields your 13" Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display from moisture, dust, bumps and drops. An elastic band and zipper closure keep your device securely inside.
 
Overall3 out of 53 out of 5
Fit not right
By CMMann
I purchased this with computer and the sales person said it would fit with the laptop I was getting. Well, it does not fit. It is too small. So , now I'm stuck with no case for the time being until I can get back to the store. I do not live in a town with a Best Buy. I am sure it is a great case for a computer that fits!
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ibCotts
Pittsburgh
It's called a PRODUCT review for a reason
December 24, 2015
Your issue is with bad advice from the sales person so why would you give the product three stars? The purpose of a product review is to review the product, not the situation that caused you to purchase it because that isn't germane to the quality of the product itself.
+2points
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MacBook Air features fifth-generation Intel Core processors with stunning graphics, all-day battery life*, ultrafast flash storage, and great built-in apps. It's thin, light and durable enough to take everywhere you go — and powerful enough to do everything once you get there.
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
A great gift
By Jessica
This was purchased as a gift and has not been given yet
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ibCotts
Pittsburgh
So?
December 24, 2015
What was the point of leaving a review if you haven't actually used the product?. "It's a great gift"....... According to what criteria? Perhaps the recipient will hate it.
0points
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MacBook Pro features Intel's latest quad core processor, the core i5 processor, for a boost in processor and memory speeds. New next-generation graphics deliver performance levels that are up to 60 percent faster than before. And high-speed Thunderbolt I/O lets you transfer data at rates up to 10 GBps. The MacBook Pro is a great computer that just got even greater.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Love the tv
By honey
This is a great tv. We only had one television and this will make it a
lot more convenient for us. The service at your store is great. There is
always someone there to help with all your needs. The picture is very good. I would recommend your store to my friends.
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ibCotts
Pittsburgh
TV?
May 6, 2016
If you think this is a television out explains white a bit why you needed so much help from the store staff.
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Easily take notes and input commands with this Wacom Bamboo Fineline 2 CS600C1K smart stylus, which works with your compatible Apple iPad and a variety of note-taking apps, including Bamboo Paper. The pressure-sensitive fine tip allows precise writing.
 
Overall4 out of 54 out of 5
Great for drawing and regular use
By Jess
Great Sylist for up and coming digital animation artist works with various programs.
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ibCotts
Pittsburgh
Stylist?
May 11, 2016
Lesson one in your digital animation career..... It's a stylus, not a stylist. A stylist fixes your hair and chooses fashionable clothes.
+1point
1of 1voted this comment as helpful.
 
With fifth-generation Intel Core processors, the latest graphics, and faster flash storage, the incredibly advanced MacBook Pro with Retina display moves even further ahead in performance and battery life.* *Compared with the previous generation.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
I love it!
By IslandBoi73
I went out on a limb and bought this which I always wanted. I brought one of my dearest friends with me when I made this purchase. And so far I believe it's a Great Buy.
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ibCotts
Pittsburgh
And the friend adds what?
May 19, 2016
What does bring a dearest friend have to do with the product performance?
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is there a power cord available for my tv/dvd combo

Insignia Model NS24ED200NA14 REV E 24 Inch
Nope, you'll have to buy a hamster that runs in a wheel that is hooked up to an electric generator which will power your tv/dvd combo. The faster the hamster runs the better the reception will be. My best advice is to get two hamsters because one will eventually get tired and you'd hate to have it stop running right in the middle of a highly suspenseful movie. Having the second hamster will allow them to take turns running in the wheel so one can run while the other rests. I would also highly recommend that you get same sexed hamsters, otherwise you may have a large number of hamsters in reserve.

Hope that helps!
8 years, 3 months ago
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ibCotts
   Pittsburgh
 
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Samsung Media Hub turns your tablet into a handheld media streaming center, allowing you to conveniently purchase movies, music, games and more. TouchWiz lets you set up your home screen functionality just how you want it, making navigation a breeze.
 

the galaxy tab 2 7.0 with 8 GB black and white are the same just diferent color?

Correct
10 years, 9 months ago
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ibCotts
   Pittsburgh
 
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Samsung Media Hub turns your tablet into a handheld media streaming center, allowing you to conveniently purchase movies, music, games and more. TouchWiz lets you set up your home screen functionality just how you want it, making navigation a breeze.
 

Does it come with screen protector?

No
10 years, 9 months ago
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ibCotts
   Pittsburgh