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- First reviewMarch 18, 2014
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- First review commentOctober 23, 2016
- Last review commentOctober 23, 2016
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Only at Best BuyOnly at Best BuyLenovo Yoga 2 59440471 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Invite more flexibility into your work and play with this Lenovo Yoga 2-in-1 laptop. The flip-and-fold design lets you operate in four different modes — laptop, stand, tent or tablet — for the best viewing experience at home or on the go.Learn more about the New Windows ›
Posted by: Orion
from Columbia, MO
This is a pretty good laptop. We haven't had any issues so-far, and have been using it for 5 days now. I love that it is so lightweight and portable. The only downside is the processor is not very fast and some programs take a few seconds to open up. Also the website advertises it as having Windows 8.1 however mine only have Windows 8. But I upgraded to 8.1 for free.
My Best Buy number: 1058255374
What's great about it: Lightweight, thin
What's not so great: Could be faster
I would recommend this to a friend!
Display
4
Performance
3
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Customer Rating
5
Great Laptop! I'm very Happy!
on March 18, 2014
Posted by: Orion
from Columbia, MO
I love this laptop. I've only had it for a few days now but I am very pleased. I bought this to replace my HP desktop and it is has been a major step-up. I mostly used my desktop as a home theater PC, I don't have cable so I stream all of my movies and TV shows and have it connected to my 46" 3D TV and my wireless blu-ray player surround sound system.
I've now put this laptop in it's place and everything is working great. The video quality is actually better IMO. I love being send movies to my bluray player via bluetooth, no cords needed.
The touchpad position, IMO, is easy to use and it works great. I LOVE the ezel and being able to put the screen in whatever position I want. The display is sharp, and bright.. looks amazing. The sound quality is fantastic!
I've now put this laptop in it's place and everything is working great. The video quality is actually better IMO. I love being send movies to my bluray player via bluetooth, no cords needed.
The touchpad position, IMO, is easy to use and it works great. I LOVE the ezel and being able to put the screen in whatever position I want. The display is sharp, and bright.. looks amazing. The sound quality is fantastic!
The only bad thing I can say about this so-far is from what I noticed about the display model at the store. The surface of the display laptop, above the keyboard to the left and right of the touchpad was very scuffed up. The scuffs came from the display being moved around and rubbing against the surface. Although the display model probably gets moved around daily I imagine they will all look like this over time. To fix this I used the clear plastic film that came attached to the top of the LG external optical drive I bought. I peeled it off carefully, cut it in half and put a piece on each side of the touchpad.. no scuffs for me! :)
If you don't have the plastic film from something you bought you could always use a tablet screen protector and cut it to fit. I suggest everyone to do this as the display model was very scuffed.
If you don't have the plastic film from something you bought you could always use a tablet screen protector and cut it to fit. I suggest everyone to do this as the display model was very scuffed.
My Best Buy number: 1058255374
What's great about it: Easy to set up, Great Sound Quality, Touch Pad Location, Portability
What's not so great: scratches easily
I would recommend this to a friend!
Display
5
Performance
4
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Add high-end performance to your everyday life with the Google Pixel XL. A quad-core processor, a 5.5-inch LED screen and 32GB of memory ensure this phone is able to handle daily life, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protects the screen. Easy cloud storage ensures you never run out of space on the Google Pixel XL.
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5Amazing Phone
By bzm3j81
from Detroit, MI
First and foremost, this phone is amazing. Performance and quality exceed my expectations from Google.
Pro’s:
- Build Quality
- Phone Performance
- Google Assist
- Unlimited photo storage
- Battery life
- Camera!
- Build Quality
- Phone Performance
- Google Assist
- Unlimited photo storage
- Battery life
- Camera!
Con’s:
- Cost
- Lack of some “flagship” features (i.e. IP67 rating, wireless charging, removable storage)
- Cost
- Lack of some “flagship” features (i.e. IP67 rating, wireless charging, removable storage)
Build quality: This phone is solid in your hand from the moment you pick it up. The aluminum body feels solid and the phone has enough weight behind it to sit comfortably in your hand. I was concerned about the glass portion of the back panel, as I cringed every time I put the phone down on a solid surface, but it has endured very well so far and beyond adding a little flair it helps to quickly identify the top from bottom of the phone as I bring it out of my pocket. The front screen is probably the best screen I have ever used on a smart phone, colors are vibrant, the blacks are deep, and I would put it up against any screen that Apple or Samsung produce. It would really be nice if this was IP 67 rated for water resistance and dust resistance.
Performance: The new Qualcomm 821 processor doesn’t seem leaps and bounds above the older 820 model, but there are times where it is noticeable. Transitions are smooth, scrolling is faster and more responsive, and the phone overall just seems more fluid. The finger print reader is very quick. The camera does load faster than my old phone, but isn’t instant.
Software: The new launcher is very smooth. Took a little bit of time to get used to the “pull up” for the app drawer, but it seems much more natural than the old app drawer button. The Google assistant is nice, but seems to be a slightly more powerful Google now… I expect this will get better over time, but right now seems to be a little basic. Verizon did a great job with the phone’s “bloatware”. I haven’t “noticed” the applications and it seems that they can be uninstalled if I want to. (good job guys). Everything seems to work really well, and the 3D touch is really nice for the applications it works with right now (mostly google apps) but as with most of the software, it will just get better with time.
Camera: This is hands down the best camera I have ever used on a phone. I was worried about the lack of OIS (optical image stabilization) but after seeing how well the EIS performs, it really isn’t a concern anymore. Photos look amazing, the stabilization is awesome, and the HDR+ mode is so fast, I do not even know it’s on. Combined with the unlimited Google photos storage, I really don’t mind the 32GB storage size. Low light photos are amazing and the autofocus is fast. Colors look amazing. I really can’t say enough about this thing. I do wish it had OIS to cover those situations where EIS struggles (lose some details in low light with HDR+ and shaky hands) but I do not think it’s needed overall.
Battery: bottom line, rock solid. I run my phones hard, and normally have to charge them in the car to and from work. (sometimes even at work). But no issues with this Pixel XL. The Qualcomm 821 processor combined with the OLED screen seem to have really helped battery life out. I am looking at 18 hours of life today alone and that’s with about 7 hours of screen time on.)
If you are in the market for a phone, and you have the money, this phone will not disappoint.
Orion
Columbia, MO
3D Touch?
October 23, 2016
I've read that it does not have a pressure sensitive screen, so no 3D touch. Not sure what your referring to, haptic touch?
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Grill and brown food to tasty perfection all-year-round with virtually no smoke thanks to the Philips Smoke-less Indoor BBQ Grill. Advanced infrared technology and special reflectors guide heat to the grid for delicious, evenly grilled food. The drip tray underneath remains cool so there is up to 80% less smoke and minimal splattering when cooking.
did it char like an outdoor grill? Thinking about getting this since we can no longer have outdoor grills in our complex.
No, it does not. The chicken I cooked took about 22 minutes and had no burned/chared areas at all. It's still a great grill, you just have to get used to the non open flame taste for some things.
6 years, 9 months ago
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Orion
Showcase video adventures in Full HD with this 24.5-inch HP Omen gaming display. Its 144Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time let you play fast-action games seamlessly, and it has HDMI, DisplayPort and USB 3.0 ports for versatile connectivity. This HP Omen gaming display has a built-in headphone hook for easy organization.
Is this a Freesync monitor? I keep getting conflicting information.
Yes, I have this monitor and can confirm it does have "Gaming - FreeSync" Viewing Mode.
6 years, 10 months ago
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Orion
Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Ultra HD Smart Blu-ray Player: This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs, and built-in Wi-Fi allows you to stream 4K movies and shows from your favorite services.Learn more about 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray ›
When is this going to be available to order? Keeps on saying sold out online
I was able to snag one Open-Box online, and it was delivered the next day. I tried like 20 times and finally was able to get one. I just kept checking the site like every hour and adding it to my cart and trying to check out, lol. Persistence pays. :) The unit I received still had all the plastic wrap and my guess is that whoever owned it before me only had it to review it. Keep tyring!!
8 years, 2 months ago
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