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These Sony ZX Series MDRZX110/BLK headphones feature neodymium magnets and 30mm drivers for powerful, reinforced sound. Enjoy your favorite songs with lush bass response thanks to the Acoustic Bass Booster technology.
Customer Rating
5
Good Sound & Good Comfort - Great Price
on March 8, 2017
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
My eyeglasses make it difficult to find comfortable headphones. These sit lightly on my ears and don't push my glasses earpieces into my skull. That light pressure means they will stay on during a casual walk but they won't stay in place for jogging or exercise.
They sound good and respond well to the EQ app on my phone so I can add back the high treble that my aging ears have trouble hearing. When I use EQ to boost deep bass it sounds solid and undistorted.
They fold flat so I can stuff them in my laptop bag. The cord is sturdy and should hold up to normal use.
Bottom Line: these headphones combine comfort, good sound, and they are designed to take with you for commuting or travel. A huge bargain at their $20 price.
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Philips Norelco Shaver 2100: Add comfort to your daily shave with this fully washable Philips Norelco electric shaver. Durable self-sharpening blades ensure long-lasting, comfortable use. Easily reach every curve on your neck and face with flexible heads that move in four directions. The LiIon battery powers the cordless operation of this Philips Norelco electric shaver for years of reliable performance.
Customer Rating
4
Typical Great Norelco Shaver At Good Price
on February 19, 2017
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
This is the 2017 "wet" version of the Norelco 2100 shaver that allows wetting your face for shaving and both the head and hair recepticle can be cleaned under running water. It does NOT allow shaving with the power cord when the battery needs charging.
Most guys who use Norelco shavers like the quality and comfort of its shave. An eight hour charge provides a week of shaves.
The 2100 has a pop up trimmer that works well on sideburns, shaping beards and trimming mustaches.
The 2100 matches the quality of shavers at twice its price.
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Designed for use with Apple iPhone SE, 5s or 5, this Incipio FREQUENCY IPH-1124-YLW case features a semirigid NGP soft shell that provides reliable defense against bumps and drops and resists tearing, stretching and fading for durability.
Customer Rating
3
Very Light, Very Slim, Very Little Protection
on December 7, 2016
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
The Frequency is a very thin, very light case made from flexible rubber. It will protect against scratches while your phone is in your pocket or bag but offers very little protection against damage from a screen down drop.
The pink version looks like a cheap toy and picks up stains from the dye of your jean's pocket. The black version looks more adult and won't show stains.
This case looks just like a "Dollar Store" case, but it is made from a better grade of flexible material.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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These Jam Transit HX-HP420BK headphones feature Bluetooth wireless technology with a range of up to 30' for flexible listening. The rechargeable battery allows up to 11 hours of playtime per charge for extended use.
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
I am impressed with the sound quality of the Jam Transit headphones. The human voice is a challenge for most headphones. Few enable Cleo Laine to sound like Cleo and give the Johnny Cash baritone its full weight. The Jam Transit does voices as well as headphones at double their price.
A bass guitar and bass drum can be a bit muddy and both the deepest bass and high treble are a bit weak.
Overall, outstanding sound at this price point.
On the ear style headphones are seldom very comfortable with eyeglasses, and these are not very comfortable. Moving the bows of my glasses up above the cushions helos but my glasses then slip down my nose.
I loosened the headband by pulling the earpieces back until the headband was almost flat. Don't over stretch the headband or the headphones won't stay in place while jogging. Bottom line: these are okay for an hour or so but not for much longer.
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Type notes and input data comfortably with this Microsoft Wireless Desktop keyboard, which features a 30' wireless range, quiet-touch keys and media shortcuts for intuitive control. The included mouse offers simple navigation.
Customer Rating
4
Nice Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Set
on November 21, 2016
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
My HP keyboard failed after five years. I went to Best Buy, the Microsoft 850 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse set was on sale. Its glossy frame and light plastic construction give it a cheap and flimsy appearance. So, I was surprised and pleased at how nice it feels while typing. The legs give it a nice angle and hold it securely in position. The keys have a "cupped" top that makes it easy to keep your fingers in correct position. It feels like a premium quality keyboard, even if it does not look that great.
It has a bit of a "clicky clacky" sound when you are typing fast so it might be a bit annoying to be in a room where five or ten people were all banging away on this keyboard at the same time.
The wireless mouse is smooth and precise. I like having a power off switch to save the battery. The fact that batteries were included was a pleasant surprise. When the batteries need replacing, I will use lithium batteries. My guess is that the keyboard will run three or four years on lithium batteries, which is longer than I will have this computer.
At the Best Buy sale price, this combination was a real bargain.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Stay in touch on the run with this Simple Mobile Samsung Galaxy On5 smartphone. Front- and rear-facing cameras let you connect with friends or share a selfie, and the Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system keeps your apps running smoothly. A micro SD card slot lets you add up to 128GB of storage on this Simple Mobile Samsung Galaxy On5 smartphone.
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
This version of the Galaxy On5 is locked to the Simple Mobile network but MIGHT work on T-Mobile, the carrier for Simple Mobile.
The On5 is about the size and weight of the mega-expensive Samsung Galaxy 7 but it is a much simpler phone. The On5 does a great job with phone calls, texting and email. That is ALL it is intended to do. It lacks the storage space needed to install more than a handful of smaller apps. Larger apps, such as Facebook, cause problems due to lack of storage space. You can add a MicroSD card to store your music, photos and videos.
The battery lasts 16 or 18 hours unless you are using gps navigation, streaming videos or playing games. Then you need to charge after four or five hours.
For Simple Mobile customers with simple needs, the On5 is a terrific phone at a low price.
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Enjoy exceptional service on a popular phone with this AT&T Prepaid iPhone 5s. Enjoy all the features of the iPhone 5s, including its 4-inch Retina display and 8.0-megapixel camera, in tandem with AT&T's AT&T Prepaid mobile service, which provides a flexible plan with no annual contract. Stay connected with family and friends with this AT&T Prepaid iPhone 5s.
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
This may be the most elegant looking phone ever. Most folks use a case but it is a shame to conceal this phone.
The tiny screen is sharp and bright and even the smallest hand can grip this light and slender phone.
It works well for calls and texts and its camera is superb.
THE BAD: Limited open storage for apps, games, photos, videos or music. You can work around the problem by streaming music and videos over wifi instead of keeping media on your phone. You must transfer your photos and videos to your computer to open up storage space.
You can not replace the battery yourself. Apple will install a new battery for a hefty fee.
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Stay connected with this Samsung Galaxy On5 smartphone. Take photos day or night with the 5-megapixel camera, which comes with a built-in flash, and enjoy fast load times and efficient multitasking thanks to its quad-core 1.3 GHz processor. This Samsung Galaxy On5 smartphone has a 5-inch HD display and is made for use with T-Mobile's 4G LTE service.
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
The Samsung Galaxy On5 is a great phone for phone calls and texting. Voices are crystal clear with both Wi-Fi calling and with regular calls. Texting is fast and reliable.
The On5 is almost exactly the same size and weight as the premium price flagship Samsung Galaxy S7, and to my eye, the On5 is better looking. The On5 provides phone call quality that is comparable to the most expensive phone from Samsung and Apple.
The On5 has the latest Android Marshmallow 6.0 and has Samsung software that is useful for managing your apps and files. Its combination of 4g LTE and HSPA+42 provides fast data speeds, so it is easy to stream both Netflix and Spotify. T-Mobile does not count Netflix or Spotify against your data allowance, so you can watch Netflix as much as you like. The On5 uses Band 12, which provides a reliable connection inside large buildings and extends T-Mobile's signal in rural areas.
The large five inch screen has natural colors with good contrast. The rear speaker is not overly loud, but voices are clear, so movies look great and sound good. The sound is even better with good headphones or bluetooth speakers.
GPS navigation works smoothly, but the On5 is sometimes slow to locate a GPS signal.
The front Selfie/Skype camera works well in bright lighting, with natural skin tones and good contrast. The rear 5 meg camera also takes good photos in bright lighting, with good color balance and contrast. Manual settings are available to dial in a brighter or darker photo, as you prefer. The photos from the rear camera lack fine detail, so they will not make good prints. However, they look terrific on your phone and good on a computer screen. The lack of fine details erases aging, so grandma looks ten years younger.
Brightness is controlled by a slider that lets you dial in exactly the screen brightness you prefer. When you are outdoors you can check the "outdoors" brightness box for an ultra-bright screen.
The battery will last from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. if you use your phone only for phone calls and texting. The Samsung Battery Saver app can extend battery life an extra 12 hours or so by turning off functions other than phone calls and texting.
Playing games, watching videos, or using GPS will use up 30% of the battery charge in an hour. Samsung provides an great charger that will boost your battery from 20% to 80% in an hour if the screen is turned off. You can buy extra batteries for camping trips or as backups.
The On5 handles basic games, such as Angry Birds or Temple Run very well. It lacks the processing power and memory to handle super challenging games, nor does the battery last long for game play.
After the On5 updates its software and apps there is only a tiny 2gb of open storage space for apps and games. I installed a 32gb microSD card to store my photos, videos and music. A few apps, such as Netflix, can be moved to the microSD card and Spotify lets you store downloaded songs on the microSD card.
That tiny 2gb of open storage is enough for most basic apps, but larger apps such as Facebook will use a huge chunk of that space. That means the On5 simply does not have room to install the largest games. The Galaxy On5 is the WRONG phone for people who play the largest and most demanding games.
T-Mobile stores sell the terrific Incipio DualPro case for the On5. The case has dual layers and is tested with 12 foot drops. It is nice looking and surprisingly light for a "heavy duty" phone case.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Charge your Amazon Kindle, Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HD or Kindle Paperwhite quickly with this Amazon PowerFast B006GWO5WK adapter, which features a USB port for simple connectivity to your existing micro USB charging cable.
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
This is a great wall charger for Kindles and Fire tablets. The fold down prongs make it a great travel charger for most Android or Lumia phones.
Why not "Five Stars"? No cord is included and you must hunt for a premium quality cord designed for a 10 watt charger (thicker than the flimsy 5 watt cords).
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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.
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
The Lenovo Ideapad 100s is a good mini laptop for two basic tasks: taking class notes and for checking email. It is one of the lightest Windows 10 laptops available (about 2.2 pounds), and the battery will last six to eight hours at medium screen brightness with wifi turned OFF.
After classes are over, it works okay for watching Netflix videos and listening to music on Pandora or Spotify. But use good headphones, as the sound with the speakers is rather thin.
It will spend the first two or three days that it is connected to wifi downloading and installing an endless series of Windows 10 updates. That update process slows the computer to a crawl, so you might want to try to do the updates in the evening so your computer is not a paperweight during class.
After all of the updates are installed, you will have less than 10gb of open storage space for your photos, videos and music. You will need to buy a microSD card, or a thumbdrive or a usb mini hard drive to store any large files beyond your email and classnotes.
Some users may not like the touchpad. It is very basic and does not use the advanced gestures of most Windows 10 laptops. You scroll down the page using the sliding tab on the right side of a page, just like with laptops ten years ago. You can buy a wireless usb "mini mouse" as an alternative to the touchpad.
Battery life is related to screen brightness and using wifi. If you are taking class notes at a medium screen brightness with wifi OFF, you can get five to seven hours of work without recharging. If you are streaming Netflix movies at a high screen brightness, you can get two or three hours per charge, enough for even the longest movie.
Remember: this is NOT a "real" computer, and you can not use it for demanding tasks such as photoshop or fast action games. It is a very light weight device for taking class notes, checking email, or watching emails and listening to music. For those basic tasks, it is a good choice, especially if you wait until it is on sale for around $150 or so.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5This laptop has already stopped working.
By NotaHappyCamper
This device is unusable. It will not come on at all.
AlanInHouston
Houston, Tx
Updating Software May Help
June 27, 2016
This is, sadly, a common problem for Lenovo owners. Updating the software may help. You can press the tiny recovery button (two inches to the right of the power button) with the tip of a pen after charging the Lenovo for ten hours and unplugging the charger. It should start up and then you can go to the Windows start page. Google for the Lenovo support page and press the button for "Identify My System". When 100S comes up, there will be a list of suggested updates. Start by updating the Bios and the power software. That is likely to solve the startup problem. Later go back and update the WLAN software and Window 10 support software for better performance.
Dell provides bios updates and software u
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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.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Returned, Major Limitations - Read On
By teasten
Such a promising laptop - lightweight, Windows 10, Office 2016 and Lenovo products are usually good. Unfortunately, the 32GB SSD is a MAJOR limitation on this device as it means you can't install the Windows 10 anniversary update. So you miss security updates. Even if you reset to factory defaults, you can't get enough space. And you can't upgrade the SSD and windows won't recognize a USB or SD card for updates. So sadly had to return this. If Lenovo made this with a 128GB (or even 64GB) SSD this would almost be perfect. Lenovo - if you're listening, I am ready to buy when you upgrade this model. With a bigger SSD this laptop could have been a replacement for a Microsoft Surface.
AlanInHouston
Houston, Tx
You Are Correct - 32gb NOT Enough Storage
August 10, 2016
You are correct that 32gb is not enough storage for Windows 10. Microsoft should have refused to provide a license to Lenovo to produce any Windows 10 computer with less than 64gb of storage. However, there are some "tricks" that you can Google for on how to install the Windows 10 Anniversary update on the Ideapad 100s. My Lenovo had only 8gb of open memory and with those tricks I was able to install the Anniversary Update, then delete older versions of Windows and end up with 14gb of open space. I also installed a 64gb microSD card as Drive D, so now I have over 60gb of room for photos, music, videos, etc.
This is an okay little laptop after you learn the tricks for using a 32gb eMMC flash drive. If Lenovo had invested just $10 more and installed a 64gb eMMC flash drive, this would be a GREAT small laptop.
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Type notes and input data comfortably with this Microsoft Wireless Desktop keyboard, which features a 30' wireless range, quiet-touch keys and media shortcuts for intuitive control. The included mouse offers simple navigation.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Keyboard is great...mouse has problems
By NedC
The keyboard works great. The wireless mouse that comes with has a wheel that is so sensitive, it causes the cursor to jump to the bottom of a web page. When you use the wheel to scroll, it's as if you pressed the wheel down. When you press the wheel it IS supposed to jump down, but it jumps down by merely touching the wheel. So I just use the keyboard and am using my previous Logitech wireless mouse which is WAY better. I couldn't find the keyboard for sale by itself. But now I have to have two things plugged into the usb port, one for each device. I would recommend the keyboard but not the mouse.
AlanInHouston
Houston, Tx
Rare Problem
November 21, 2016
The Microsoft mouse with my keyboard works fine. The center wheel moves a click at a time and the cursor moves a precise amount with each click. The extremely high number of positive ratings for this keyboard and mouse package suggests that you just got the rare mouse that had a factory defect.
In my experience, it has always been very easy to exchange products at Best Buy. You should have requested a replacement.
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Connect with friends with this 16GB Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge cell phone for Virgin Mobile. The responsive 5-inch touch screen lets you scroll quickly through emails, and the 1.44GHz quad-core processor opens and closes files without hesitation. This Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge cell phone has a long battery life to help get you through the day.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Good Phone
By King
Phone is good, no touch security. Great camera. No cases in any physical stores. Can only be found online.
AlanInHouston
Houston, Tx
Cases For Galaxy Emerge & Prime
July 23, 2017
Best Buy stores stock several cases for the 2017 Galaxy J3 Emerge and Prime phones. The Incipio case is light and adds little bulk. Be sure to buy the 2017 case for the speaker on the side panel, not the 2016 case with the speaker port on the back.
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Keep your Samsung J3 intact with this Incipio NGP case. Its semi-rigid dense polymer material is resistant to stretches and tears to provide long-lasting protection, and its smooth matte finish provides a secure grip. This black Incipio NGP case has precision cuts to keep the camera, buttons and ports easily accessible.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Wrong case
By Rich
The port for headphones is blocked, the camera on the back is blocked, will be returning this item.
AlanInHouston
Houston, Tx
2016 J3 Models & 2017 J3 Models Use Different Case
July 23, 2017
This case fits 2017 J3 phones, such as the Emerge and Prime perfectly. There is a different version for the 2016 J3 phones that have their speaker on the back. Best Buy stores stock both versions and the staff can help you pick the correct one for your phone.
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Protect your Samsung Galaxy J3 with this OtterBox case. Its dual-layer constructions lets it absorb shock to safeguard your phone during impacts and drops, and the bumper has a raised beveled edge to protect the device's touch screen. The one-piece design of this OtterBox case slips on and off your phone for easy installation.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5GREAT CASE, didn't fit
By OTTERBOX
great case just covered 1/2 the camera lens when I put it on
AlanInHouston
Houston, Tx
OtterBox Symmetry Is ONLY for 2017 Galaxy J3
August 7, 2017
This version of the Otterbox Symmetry is ONLY for the 2017 Samsung Galaxy J3, the J3 Emerge and the J3 Prime. It does NOT fit the 2016 J3 Prime with its speaker on the back. Otterbox does make cases that fit the old 2016 Galaxy J3. I wish Samsung had named the new 2017 phone the J4 to prevent this sort of confusion.
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Keep your Samsung Galaxy J3 from harm with this OtterBox case. Its two materials are molded together to double the protection, and its slim design minimizes bulk, so your phone stores easily in your pocket or bag. The cutouts on this OtterBox case lets you access the device's camera and ports.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Great Phone Cover
By Tricia80
This is a great phone cover for my work phone; unfortunately, the headphone hole doesn't match the phone I have so I can't use my ear buds. I will probably return it because of this.
AlanInHouston
Houston, Tx
This Otterbox is ONLY For the 2017 Galaxy J3
August 7, 2017
The new version of the Otterbox Symmetry is ONLY for the 2017 Galaxy J3, the J3 Emerge and the J3 Prime. It does NOT fit last year's 2016 Galaxy J3 with the speaker phone on the back panel. Many stores sell both the old 2016 Galaxy J3 and the new 2017 Galaxy J3 and sell cases for both models. Customers must be careful to look for the location of the speaker. The 2016 J3 has the speakerphone on the back panel and the 2017 J3 has the speakerphone on the upper side panel.
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Samsung 3 Chromebook: Get compact power with this Samsung Chromebook laptop. Its 11.6-inch HD display provides clear graphics with anti-reflective technology, and its 4GB of RAM and Intel Celeron processor keep multitasking operations moving smoothly. This Samsung Chromebook laptop includes a 720-pixel camera and a 32GB flash drive to store documents, photos and programs.
Can you do videos Skypes on this chromebook?
Yes, but the camera is not the sharpest. It blurs away fine details so I look about fifty, instead of about seventy. I'm okay with that. The speakers are not very loud so headphones or plugging in a speaker such as the JBL Flip would be a good idea.
6 years, 10 months ago
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Samsung 3 Chromebook: Get compact power with this Samsung Chromebook laptop. Its 11.6-inch HD display provides clear graphics with anti-reflective technology, and its 4GB of RAM and Intel Celeron processor keep multitasking operations moving smoothly. This Samsung Chromebook laptop includes a 720-pixel camera and a 32GB flash drive to store documents, photos and programs.
Can you have the google play store and use it to download apps on this laptop?
No. Chromebooks currently use a special Chromebook store for apps, with apps designed specifically for Chromebooks. The Chromebook world is notable for a lack of malware and virus infections and the tightly controlled Chromebook app store is a primary defense against such problems.
6 years, 10 months ago
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Samsung 3 Chromebook: Get compact power with this Samsung Chromebook laptop. Its 11.6-inch HD display provides clear graphics with anti-reflective technology, and its 4GB of RAM and Intel Celeron processor keep multitasking operations moving smoothly. This Samsung Chromebook laptop includes a 720-pixel camera and a 32GB flash drive to store documents, photos and programs.
I need to have microsoft office on my computer for school. I am taking graduate courses and my papers have to be submitted using word not on the google drive. Is it possible to download Microsoft products like Word on this laptop?
Chromebooks use Google Docs to create and edit documents. Google Docs now has the ability to save a document in Microsoft Word format and to edit a document that was created in Microsoft Word format. In addition, Microsoft provides a free online version of Microsoft Word so a Chromebook connected to the internet can use the online Micosoft Word to edit documents. It is my impression that all of these alternatives to the FULL version of Microsoft Word have very simplified formatting options. So, the simple versions are fine for note taking or writing a letter, but they are not designed for a complex document such as a legal brief or a document with footnotes.
It is NOT possible to install the full version of Microsoft Word on a Chromebook. There are $200 Windows 10 laptops from Lenovo that can handle the full version of Microsoft Office and some of them are sold with a free one year license to Microsoft Office, a license worth $70, reducing the net cost of the laptop to about $130.
It is NOT possible to install the full version of Microsoft Word on a Chromebook. There are $200 Windows 10 laptops from Lenovo that can handle the full version of Microsoft Office and some of them are sold with a free one year license to Microsoft Office, a license worth $70, reducing the net cost of the laptop to about $130.
6 years, 10 months ago
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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.
I'm am wondering if I can run outlook on this? I would be using this for real estate and need this running smoothly.
I have not used Outlook, but the Lenovo has worked well with any ONE app that I have tried, such as LibreOffice, a heavy duty Office replacement. When you have two or three apps running and five or six tabs open on the Edge browser, the computer will slow down or freeze up. The solution is: use only ONE or two apps at a time, and things run smoothly.
The exception would be graphics heavy programs and games. The 2gb of RAM memory and basic graphics chip are a poor match for Photoshop, a video editor, or fast action games with complex graphics.
The exception would be graphics heavy programs and games. The 2gb of RAM memory and basic graphics chip are a poor match for Photoshop, a video editor, or fast action games with complex graphics.
7 years, 11 months ago
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AlanInHouston
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.
This laptop will be used to connect with my 94 year old mother via skipe and others. Will be a fast connection with good quality picture/video? what mouse can be added
Skype works well if your home has a strong wifi signal. The camera on the Lenovo requires VERY bright light to produce a good image, and the image is a bit soft. That means your 94 year old mom will look 30 years younger, as the softer image makes everyone look wrinkle free.
You can add a wireless usb mouse if you prefer. The trackpad on the Ideapad is easy to use so most folks will not miss having a mouse.
You can add a wireless usb mouse if you prefer. The trackpad on the Ideapad is easy to use so most folks will not miss having a mouse.
8 years ago
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AlanInHouston
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.
Can it be fixed easily here in the US
Yes. You would contact Lenovo, get a return authorization number, send it to a USA service station, and then they would return it to you after it is repaired. Lenovo has on line web "chat" so that a tech can help you solve problems at home and also has a toll free number so you can talk with a tech.
8 years ago
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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.
does this computer have a warrenty on it if so how long
One year parts and labor, with mail in to Lenovo. You can purchase extended service contracts from either Best Buy or Lenovo.
In my experience, if a computer has a problem, it will show up during the first week of regular use. When I get a new computer, I leave it plugged in and running 24 hours a day for the first week, and I use it every day. If a problem occurs the first week, Best Buy will exchange it or give you a refund.
In my experience, if a computer has a problem, it will show up during the first week of regular use. When I get a new computer, I leave it plugged in and running 24 hours a day for the first week, and I use it every day. If a problem occurs the first week, Best Buy will exchange it or give you a refund.
8 years ago
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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.
Is this package new or refurbished and what accessories are included in the package? (Cord, charger, manuel, etc...)
Best Buy offers computers as both a NEW computer and as an "open box" computer, which has a lower price. If the "open box" computer is missing any component, that is noted on a label on the box.
The new Lenovo Ideapad 100s includes the computer, its enclosed battery, the charger with attached charging cord, and a sheet of information on how to start up the computer. After you start up the computer, you find that a highly detailed owner's manual is included on the computer itself as a document you can open and read. There are also links to Lenovo websites with answers to standard questions and you have the ability to open a "chat" with a Lenovo technician if you have questions.
The new Lenovo Ideapad 100s includes the computer, its enclosed battery, the charger with attached charging cord, and a sheet of information on how to start up the computer. After you start up the computer, you find that a highly detailed owner's manual is included on the computer itself as a document you can open and read. There are also links to Lenovo websites with answers to standard questions and you have the ability to open a "chat" with a Lenovo technician if you have questions.
8 years ago
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AlanInHouston
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.
On the box says "this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm" SHOULD I BUY THIS LAPTOP? what does this mean Explain.
ALL computers contain dangerous chemicals and materials. Those materials are INSIDE the computer and inside the battery, so there is ZERO risk when you use a computer in a normal way. However, the folks who recycle batteries and computers must be carefully trained so that they do not harm themselves when removing components and they must avoid putting those components into landfills where rain runoff could take chemicals into the local water supply.
Some people let kids play with/take apart broken computers to learn how they are made. Bad idea. In particular, misuse or abuse of a laptop battery could expose the child to chemicals or even the risk of fire or explosions.
Some people let kids play with/take apart broken computers to learn how they are made. Bad idea. In particular, misuse or abuse of a laptop battery could expose the child to chemicals or even the risk of fire or explosions.
8 years ago
by
AlanInHouston
Dell Inspiron Laptop: Get the efficiency you need in a portable design with this 14" laptop. You can wirelessly link with other devices using the Bluetooth 4.0 interface and connect to the Web with built-in Wi-Fi. Plus, view content on your HDTV by plugging into the HDMI output.
Can this computer run Rosetta Stone?
Does this computer meet the requirements to run Rosetta Stone?
Yes. It will run fine. You may need to add a 32gb MicroSD card to avoid using the tiny 8gb of open memory in the Inspiron.
8 years ago
by
AlanInHouston