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Listen in comfort with these JVC FLATS HAS160R over-the-ear headphones, which feature a slim stainless-steel headband and soft ear pads. Pivoting earcups allow the headphones to lie flat, so they can be packed away with ease while traveling.
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Great Portable Headphones At Great Price
on April 29, 2016
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
The JVC Flats are designed to travel with you. They are small and fold flat so they fit in a small pocket on a bookbag, laptop case, or backpack. They are very light, so you don't notice their weight.
Comfort varies person to person, but the Flats are very comfortable on my average size head. When they were new, I flexed the headband to a wide position to get a bit looser fit. I wear glasses, and most headphones press the eyeglass frames against my ears. The Flats are comfortable with my glasses on.
Many headphones sold for younger people have boosted bass, because loud bass is how many young folks judge headphones. The Flats have very natural sound, and do not boost the bass. They sound great with female voices, but lack a bit of weight on deep male voices. They are very good for classical music and jazz where lack of deep bass is not a problem.
I have headphones that cost five times as much and weigh three times as much. The Flats match the quality of my expensive headphones for overall sound quality, except for their lack of deep bass. My expensive headphones are too bulky and too heavy to take with me out of the house, so the Flats are my "go to" everyday headphones.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Dell Inspiron Laptop: Report, work and play with this Dell Inspiron desktop computer. It comes with a basic Intel® Celeron® processor that delivers just the power you need to keep your workflow moving, and a 32GB eMMC Flash Memory lets you store everything on it. The space-saving design of this Dell Inspiron desktop computer lets you tuck it away under your desk.
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
This COULD have been a very good compact laptop, but Dell cut some essentials. You will need to spend about $50 to upgrade RAM memory and storage to make it a useful computer. Dell could have made those upgrades at the factory for less than $25.
First, the 32gb solid state storage drive is far too small. After a few months of updates to Windows 10 and to Microsoft Office, you will have less than 6gb of open storage space for your programs, apps, photos, videos and music.
The solution is to buy a 32gb or 64gb fast Class 10 U3 MicroSD card, which will be as fast as the Dell hard drive. In a standard SD card adapter, it will stick out half an inch and may get damaged. You can Google to find "mini" MicroSD adapters designed for Apple laptops. With an Apple adapter, the card will seat flush with the side panel of the Dell and provide permanent storage for your music, photos, and videos.
Second, 2gb of RAM is not enough for Windows 10. When you have two or three apps running, the Dell will slow down or freeze up.
The Dell web store sells a 4gb RAM module for around $20. Just pop off the door on the bottom front of the laptop. Release the two clips on the old module and slide in the new 4gb module until the clips lock. YouTube has a video to show you how to do this in under ten minutes.
With the 4gb RAM module, the Dell will run smoothly.
Frankly, this may be more trouble than it worth. Best Buy sells laptops in the same price range that have 4gb of RAM and 500gb hard drives. The Inspiron is two pounds lighter than those models, which is the only good reason to put up with its limitations.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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This Hoya Alpha C-ALP52UV multicoated lens filter attaches to a lens with a 52mm front filter thread to protect against dirt and scratches while blocking out ultraviolet light, so you can easily shoot footage outdoors.
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
Hoya has long been a leader in camera lens filters. The Alpha multi-coated filters provide 90% of the performance of the Hoya Pro level filters for half the price.
A filter that costs less than an Alpha is likely to have flare and reduced contrast and color saturation when your camera is aimed toward the sun or a bright light source.
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Nikon D3300 DSLR Camera with 18–55mm VR lens: Capture photographs with true-to-life details using this DSLR camera, which features a 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and comes with an AF-S DX NIKKOR VR II lens, so you can snap clear shots whether you're a professional or just in it for the memories. A variety of scene modes and special effects allow you to customize the settings depending on the situation. The cold- and shock-resistant design shields the camera against accidental drops and the elements.Memory card sold separately.
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Ken Rockwell, a noted pro photographer, writes on his website that the Nikon D3300 can take photos that equal photos from pro cameras selling for five times its price. And, it is one of the lightest DSLR cameras so it is easy to carry with you. Yes, it is twice the size and weight of a "Mini Zoom" camera, but half the weight of a pro DSLR. Carrying just 24 ounces feels much better than 48 ounces after an hour or two.
The D3300 takes good photos in auto mode but you can take even better photos after studying Ken Rockwell's online manual for the D3300 which shows how to dial in the best brightness level, color balance, contrast and saturation.
The zoom lens cover the range from a wide angle 28mm to include the whole family around the birthday cake and then zoom in to 85mm which is ideal for a head and shoulders portrait.
The VR vibration reduction feature enables my old and rather shaky hands to get sharp photos indoors without needing the flash.
The 24 megapixel sensor enables you to make a nice 8 x 10 print using just 20% of the original image. You can take a photo that shows both the pitcher and the batter and crop it to show only the pitcher. The ability to crop and enlarge a small portion of the image enables you to take closeups with the 85mm range of the zoom that provide a final image similar to a 300mm zoom lens.
The associate at Best Buy was helpful in selecting the right SDHC memory card, a UV filter to protect the lens and a light weight compact case.
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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.
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
I was surprised to find a Dell Windows 10 laptop at the very low price of the Inspiron 14. Even more surprised to discover that its low price included a free one year subscription to Windows 365 with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word. This laptop, with Microsoft Office, provides a college student and most home users with everything they need in a "light duty" laptop computer.
This version of the Inspiron 14 has just a tiny 2gb of RAM and solid state storage of 32gb of which 8gb is available to store your apps, games, videos, music and photos. This is the bare minimum amount of memory needed to run Windows 10 and Microsoft Office. There is a slot to add a full size SD card, so you can add a 32gb Class 10 SD card for about $20 which will expand your available memory to about 40gb, enough for your Spotify music collection and a few movies.
The Inspiron 14 has a 14 inch screen with good color and contrast. The 14 inch screen is a good size both for typing a document and for watching a movie. Netflix movies sound okay through the dual front speakers and sound great with good headphones or with a bluetooth speaker.
The body is compact, with an outer shell that screams "cheap". However, the build quality is terrific. The hinges hold the screen at your chosen angle, the battery snaps securely in place, and the keyboard is has a crisp, precise feels.
The Inspiron is very light, weighing only about four pounds, including the power pack and cord. Its compact size and light weight makes it ideal for lugging around campus.
Battery life is impressive. If a student is taking notes, with wifi and bluetooth OFF, the Inspiron will provide six or seven hours at a bright screen setting and eight or nine hours at a medium setting. Streaming Netflix movies over wifi with a bright screen setting provides four or five hours of battery life. It recharges from zero to 100% in about two hours.
My Inspiron included a free one year subscription to Windows 365 with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, a $70 savings compared with other laptops.
The first Inspiron that I took home had a defective trackpad. A Best Buy associate suggested I exchange it for a second unit. My second Inspiron has been terrific. It took about two days connected to wifi to download and install an endless series of updates to Windows 10. The Inspiron worked very slowly and froze up at times during that updates process. After the updates were complete, the Inspiron worked very smoothly.
I am still learning Windows 10. The trackpad moves the cursor around the screen when using one finger and two fingers scrolls the page up and down, or zooms in or zooms out on text. It takes practice to learn those gestures.
This is a LIGHT DUTY laptop for taking notes in class, sending email and watching a movie on Netflix. It lacks both the memory and the muscle to play demanding games, run three or four apps at a time, or use Photo Shop to edit photos and videos. The Edge browser slows down if you have more than two or three tabs open at a time.
If you need a Windows 10 laptop with Microsoft Office for light duty use, you will not find a better value than the Inspiron 14 from Best Buy.
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Microsoft 640 Prepaid Cell Phone for AT&T Prepaid: Stay connected and productive wherever you are with this Prepaid cell phone, which features 4G LTE speed and Wi-Fi for flexible Internet connection options. Easily browse Web sites and flip through features using the 5" touch screen, and snap photos with the 8.0MP rear-facing camera.
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
The Lumia 640 outshines every smartphone under $100 and for people who use their phone for phone calls and texts, not games and apps, it provides 90% of the performance of the Galaxy S6 and Apple iPhone 6 for a tiny fraction of their price.
I merely inserted my Cricket Wireless SIM and entered my Gmail address and all of my phone contacts and email instantly loaded. I downloaded my state's map which enables GPS navigation without using data or needing to be near cell towers.
Voice calls are loud and clear on both ends, close to landline quality. The five inch screen is sharp and you can set the color balance and saturation to your preference. Music is loud and clear through the rear speaker but with weak bass. Music and Netflix movies sound fine with good headphones or Bluetooth speakers.
The matte black case feels good in your hand and looks more expensive than the glossy blue or white backs on other versions of the 640.
The combination of a sharp five inch screen and black case gives the 640 the appearance of a phone that costs four times its price. It is nicer looking than the iPhone 5c.
Two drawbacks. First, there is just 3gb of memory for apps, games and maps. You can add a 32gb, 64gb, or even 128gb microSD card, but most apps and games and all maps must be stored in the 3gb of internal memory.
The second drawback is that many popular apps and games are missing from the windows' store or the app has fewer features than on an Android phone.
As a plus, Microsoft Office apps are installed so you can review and revise documents on your phone. The Windows 10 update expected in November will mean the phone will function as a twin to your Windows 10 computer and sharing files and tasks will be easy.
For phone calls, texts, emails and Microsoft Office tasks, the Lumia 640 is an ideal phone. For games and entertainment, Android and Apple are still the leaders.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LG G Stylo Prepaid Cell Phone for Boost Mobile: Check your e-mail, access social media and visit your favorite Web sites, whether you're at home or on the go, with 4G LTE speed and built-in Wi-Fi. A large 5.7" touch screen simplifies content navigation.See coverage maps to determine whether service is available in your area.
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
The Boost Stylo offers a large 5.7 inch screen like the Samsung Note 4 at a bargain price. And, the Stylo combines the big screen of the Note 4 with the style and rear controls of the wonderful LG G3 and G4 phones....but it does not offer their performance.
Most people will be VERY unhappy with the Boost Stylo. It has only 3gb of available memory for apps and games and most apps can NOT be moved to the sd memory card. Load just a few major apps and games and the memory will be full.
The second big problem is the Boost Stylo has just 1gb of RAM memory, of which 70% is used just by turning on the phone. If two big apps are running at the same time, the phone will run slowly or freeze up.
In contrast, the much superior T-Moble and MetroPcs LG Stylo have 10gb of memory for apps and games and provide 2gb of RAM so that all apps and games will run at full speed.
Bottom line: after their Boost Stylo runs out of memory, Boost customers will want their money back.
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This Sony DSC-W800 digital camera's 20.1-megapixel, 1/2.3" Super HAD CCD sensor enables you to shoot stunning photographs and 720p video footage. The 2.7" Clear Photo LCD lets you view stored content. ..
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
Folks with an Apple iPhone or a Samsung Galaxy 5 have a good camera in their pockets. For those of us whose phone has a crummy camera, the W800 provides a pocket sized camera at a very low price.
The W800 has three auto modes but takes its best photos in program mode with the ISO locked to 200. That mode enables you to adjust exposure to make a photo brighter or darker and boost ISO to 400 for flash photos and get faster shutter speeds for photos of sports, kids, pets and other fast moving subjects.
Sony uses a two stage shutter button. Press it slightly to focus. A steady green light shows focus is locked. Then press further to release the shutter.
The folks who complain about blurred photos should practice the two step shutter release and practice holding the camera rock steady when pressing the shutter.
Outdoor photos in bright sunlight are excellent and photos in deep shade are adequate. You can take good closeups of flowers outdoors from a foot away but you need to set ISO at 200 and use a tripod or support to keep the camera very still for sharp results.
The optical zoom lets you use a wide angle view to cover a large area and then zoom in for a much closer view.
The one page of instructions gets you started. Press on the menu button and then practice the dozens of special modes and settings until you fully understand all of the options the W800 offers.
The W800 is the smallest and lightest camera with an optical zoom lens in its price range. It matches the quality of the iPhone camera at a much lower price.
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Remain entertained on the go with this Amazon Fire HD B00KC6I06S, which features a touch screen that displays media in high-definition and simplifies content navigation. Front and rear cameras let you capture special moments in 1080p.
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
Many folks look for affordable tablets for their kids, or to throw in their bag and not worry about it getting lost or broken. But, virtually all tablets selling for less than $125 turn out to have serious flaws, or stop working after a few months. In short, most are junk.
The Amazon Fire HD 6 is the exception: it is an affordable small tablet that is well built and works as swiftly and smoothly as tablets selling for twice its price. It has a small six inch screen that is bright and sharp, and its small size makes it easy to carry in a large pocket, or any bag.
Many people who have full size nine inch or ten inch tablets will find that they prefer the Fire 6 for reading. It is the perfect size for most hands, and its ten ounce weight is less than a hardcover book.
Unlike a hardcover book, the Fire 6 can stream your favorite music from Pandora or Spotify while you read. Tired of reading? Watch a movie on Netflix.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung Galaxy Avant No-Contract Cell Phone for T-Mobile: A soft, leather-like back makes this phone easy-to-grip during long phone calls. Simplify phone operation by using voice commands to answer calls or send text messages, and streamline your home screen with Easy Mode that enlarges icons.
Customer Rating
4
A Very Nice 4G LTE Phone For T-Mobile Customers
on January 31, 2015
Posted by: AlanInHouston
from Houston, Tx
The Samsung Avant is a very nice 4g LTE phone for people on a monthly plan with T-Mobile. There is a slightly different version for MetroPcs customers, so be sure to buy the correct model that matches your provider. Both T-Mobile and MetroPcs have promotions when they sell the Avant for half off list price, making it a "Best Buy".
The Avant is almost the same size as the smaller version of the new Apple iPhone 6, which makes the Avant much smaller than the Samsung Galaxy S5. The Avant fits nicely into smaller hands, even though it has a large 4.5 inch screen.
The Avant does a good job with phone calls, with your callers sounding clear to you and your voice will sound clear to them. The Avant lets you select options to reduce background noise, and boost both the volume and clarity of your voice and has speaker boost for people with hearing aids.
However, even at maximum volume, voices are not as loud through the Avant's front or rear speakers as with the average phone. The lower than average volume makes it difficult to hear when you are in a noisy environment.
Music sounds great through good headphones or bluetooth speakers. Netflix movies look good on the big 4.5 inch screen.
The rear camera takes good photos outdoors in bright sunlight if you use the manual focus and hold steady for the two seconds it takes for the focus to lock. The front Skype/Selfie camera takes poor photos even in bright light.
Samsung loaded up the Avant with most of the software on the Galaxy S5. I replaced the Samsung keyboard and Samsung texting app with the Google keyboard and the Textra app.
The battery will last 12 to 14 hours on a charge with moderate use and up to 24 hours with light use. However, GPS navigation or streaming a Netflix movie over 4g LTE will drain the battery in just 3 or 4 hours, so keep a charger handy. You can turn on a "SuperSaver" mode when the battery gets down to around 10% that will give you an extra 12 hours of use for very short phone calls and texting.
The Samsung Avant provides 90% of the features and power of the Samsung Galaxy S5 in a smaller package for a MUCH smaller price. It is the best T-Mobile phone in its price range.
The folks at Best Buy can activate it for you and answer questions that you may have.
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.
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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.
Overall
3 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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
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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
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AlanInHouston