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Master the art of the perfect latte or cappuccino with this DeLonghi Nespresso Lattisma espresso maker. This multifunctional unit brews your coffee and prepares the milk for a great cup of coffee every time. The built-in milk jug holds just the right amount of milk, eliminating waste, while an automatic shut off feature that will turn the machine off for safety. This DeLonghi Nespresso Lattisma espresso maker is compact, leaving counter spaces clear.
Customer Rating
4
Easy to use Espresso maker
on June 25, 2018
Posted by: Keyan
The Nespresso Lattissima One is a compact machine designed for coffee drinkers who want to be able to focus on espressos and other bold coffee flavors at home. It is not designed to fill your big hot drink travel mug for your morning commute, but rather to provide densely packed flavor in small cups, or espresso shots to add to your favorite morning brew. This machine is also equipped with a milk foam system that takes skim dairy milk (sorry Vegans and people with dairy intolerance, it isn’t designed to work with vegetable milks) and creates a hot milk foam for a cappuccino.
Overall, the machine has a nice design aesthetic. It comes in a box that contains one sample pack of pods, the machine, and assorted documentation. I would suggest reading the directions as they explain how to set the system up, flush it for first use, and how to manage the fresh milk system. It is very compact, sitting easily under the cabinets with plenty of clearance on top to use the machine. Since the maximum cup size is under 4 fluid ounces, the smaller water tank on this unit will last for several cups before it needs to be refilled, which is an easy process as the water tank comes off easily and stands on its own. As machines like this are prone to scaling (the build up of deposits from hard water) I would suggest using distilled water in the machine. This also leaves the flavor of the espressos unaltered by the flavor of your local water.
The espressos from the machine are bold and dark, which is what you are expecting from a machine dedicated to small cups. The sample pack has flavors from balanced to very strong. The machine makes an interesting cut pattern in the pods where you can tell it’s using an immense amount of pressure to extract the contents. Which leads me to a comment about the machine – it’s loud. For such a small machine that exudes a sophisticated design language, the pump is pretty noisy. So loud it woke up my kids (or so they claim), which makes it hard to use in the morning when people are generally trying to get a cup of coffee going. The milk system is part of the machine that is less common on household machines and it quickly makes a hot froth that is dense and very nice for a home machine. The final product won’t quite meet the pictures on the box, but it does a good job. Cleaning it is another matter though. The entire milk system has to be taken apart and either washed in a dishwasher or soaked for 30 minutes in warm soapy water before being rinsed out. Since many of the parts are small using a dishwasher basket or just hand washing the parts is a good idea to avoid parts falling into the bottom of the dishwasher. Pulling the system apart, especially the nozzle, is rather hard and I feel like I’m about to break it before it finally comes apart.
Overall the Nespresso Lattissima One is a compact, well designed machine for those coffee lovers who want to be able to brew espressos and small cups at home. The milk froth option allows for more options and is a feature that is less common on home machines. Two drawbacks hold it back from a perfect rating though – the machine is loud and the milk system is a bit of a hassle to pull apart and clean.
Overall, the machine has a nice design aesthetic. It comes in a box that contains one sample pack of pods, the machine, and assorted documentation. I would suggest reading the directions as they explain how to set the system up, flush it for first use, and how to manage the fresh milk system. It is very compact, sitting easily under the cabinets with plenty of clearance on top to use the machine. Since the maximum cup size is under 4 fluid ounces, the smaller water tank on this unit will last for several cups before it needs to be refilled, which is an easy process as the water tank comes off easily and stands on its own. As machines like this are prone to scaling (the build up of deposits from hard water) I would suggest using distilled water in the machine. This also leaves the flavor of the espressos unaltered by the flavor of your local water.
The espressos from the machine are bold and dark, which is what you are expecting from a machine dedicated to small cups. The sample pack has flavors from balanced to very strong. The machine makes an interesting cut pattern in the pods where you can tell it’s using an immense amount of pressure to extract the contents. Which leads me to a comment about the machine – it’s loud. For such a small machine that exudes a sophisticated design language, the pump is pretty noisy. So loud it woke up my kids (or so they claim), which makes it hard to use in the morning when people are generally trying to get a cup of coffee going. The milk system is part of the machine that is less common on household machines and it quickly makes a hot froth that is dense and very nice for a home machine. The final product won’t quite meet the pictures on the box, but it does a good job. Cleaning it is another matter though. The entire milk system has to be taken apart and either washed in a dishwasher or soaked for 30 minutes in warm soapy water before being rinsed out. Since many of the parts are small using a dishwasher basket or just hand washing the parts is a good idea to avoid parts falling into the bottom of the dishwasher. Pulling the system apart, especially the nozzle, is rather hard and I feel like I’m about to break it before it finally comes apart.
Overall the Nespresso Lattissima One is a compact, well designed machine for those coffee lovers who want to be able to brew espressos and small cups at home. The milk froth option allows for more options and is a feature that is less common on home machines. Two drawbacks hold it back from a perfect rating though – the machine is loud and the milk system is a bit of a hassle to pull apart and clean.
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Apple Watch Series 2 is a superior sports watch that measures your workouts with detailed customizable metrics. An advanced activity tracker that shows you how often you move, exercise, and stand, and lets you share your progress. A powerful health tool that helps you be more conscious of your overall well-being, starting with your heart rate. And an all-day assistant that provides instant access to the people, apps, and information you care about most. There are cases made from aluminum and stainless steel and a full range of interchangeable bands in a variety of styles, colors, and materials. All models run watchOS 3. Requires an iPhone 5 or later.
Customer Rating
5
Best Smart Watch Around
on September 23, 2016
Posted by: Keyan
The Apple Watch is still one of the best smart watches on the market. Even though the design is a bit thick and square, the watch is great. It has a lot of processing power and functionality in a tiny package. The new CPU and GPU make the watch very responsive. Making it swim proof was a significant feat of engineering for an electronic device with buttons, a rotating crown, speaker, barometer, and microphone holes. It means you can keep wearing and using the device in more situations. The addition of a real GPS receiver combined with one the ability to load a playlist on the watch means you can travel light on a run, although the lack of cell capability still means you need your phone in case you trip on the path or want to take a call or have data service.
The display is bright in all situations and very high resolution. The sapphire crystal display should be very durable over time, and its higher reflectivity vs the glass in the aluminum watches is offset by the added brightness.
The finish on the black stainless steel is one that is a bit of a matter of personal taste. For some it's too much dark on dark, even though a lot of other fitness/smart watches are similar. Over time the coating may scratch and show the bright steel underneath, although if my understanding of the process is right they get the color by coating the steel in carbon that aligns itself in a diamond-like pattern on the shell, which should actually make it harder and more scratch resistant than the polished steel. I have a Seiko watch that used a similar coating on part of it, and that part still looks new while the polished part shows several superficial scratches.
The band is the sport band - it barely fits my wrist, I am on the last possible hole, but I am also not a small person and I wear my watch back on my wrist a bit. It doesn't breathe much either but it's easily cleaned, durable, and comfortable.
If you are looking for a full time fitness and sleep tracker this may not be the best option - while so far the battery has held up well (still about 35% after a full day of heavy use as it's a new toy), you won't be sleeping in it as it needs to charge overnight and it has no sleeping tracker. The one pro is that if you are really into that kind of sleeping tracker then you can get a basic one without a display or smart features....but you have to wear it along with the watch which is pretty crazy.
Overall, the Apple Watch just got better, and if you have Apple devices, this is the one to get. If you are looking for a full time sleep and activity tracker this may not fit the bill, but if you want a fully featured smart watch to extend your phone on to your wrist this is the one to get.
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Capture all the fine detail with this Xbox wireless controller. Extra-comfortable grips and a streamlined design make gaming more the joy than ever before, and powerful wireless connectivity gives you even more range and connects you to Windows 10 PCs and devices. Create the ideal setup with this Xbox wireless controller thanks to custom button mapping.
Customer Rating
4
Great...except for Bluetooth features lacking
on August 14, 2016
Posted by: Keyan
The latest revision of the Xbox controller has several subtle improvements to the already great Xbox one controller. The textured grip offers a nice feel, and the clean black and white theme isn't terrible either. The buttons and sticks all work well, none of them feel cheap or have weird mechanics. Don't kid yourself though - the Elite controller still sits atop the Xbox One controller offerings as the best controller you can get for one.
One feature that caught my eye was the addition of Bluetooth support for use on Windows 10 PCs. This is a nice feature so you don't have to use a wire or the Xbox wireless adapter to use the controller...unfortunately I was kind of let down by it in practice though. After initially pairing to my PC, it was fine, but after powering it down and then back up it was connecting and disconnecting constantly, with the searching slow blink going until finally it gave up and shut down. It seems that the available firmware update fixed that issue - but you have to know enough about Xbox controllers to know to use a micro USB cable to your PC, and then open the Xbox accessories app to install it. Or you can pair it to an Xbox One and update over the air, but you need to have one available to do that.
What was really disappointing to me and what is costing it a star is the lack of features over Bluetooth. The headset jack does not work. Neither will the chatpad. It works as a controller, but that's it. No audio, no chatpad, so you are either using a wired headset to your PC, a gaming wireless headset, or using speakers. Bluetooth headsets usually have to much latency for gaming, so you are really limited on your options when using Bluetooth.
When using a USB cable or the Xbox wireless adapter all of the features and peripherals work as you would expect them to, but part of the marketed appeal of the controller was being able to use it wirelessly without a dongle. While that does work, not being able to use any peripherals on the controller is a significant limitation.
Overall, this is the best of the non-Elite controller lineup and a nice revision to the Xbox controller line...sadly the Bluetooth is very limited on a PC, to the point where you may still want to use a wire or the dongle to get full features.
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Take on your next adventure without missing a moment or scene with this ASUS gaming monitor with IPS technology for easy viewing. The 4K UHD brings your worlds to you in brilliant relief, and this ASUS gaming monitor boasts gamer-specific features, including ASUS Game Plus, to take you to new battle, flight or racing heights.
Customer Rating
5
Well rounded solution for a variety of uses
on July 28, 2016
Posted by: Keyan
This monitor is a good solution for someone who enjoys different types of games, but also wants an excellent monitor for desktop applications, video, and photos. Some monitors have faster refresh rates or response times, but many of them use a TN panel instead of an IPS panel. TN panels are known for their ability to get a deeper black than an IPS (which have what is known as IPS glow, a faint backlight bleed through due to the physical design of the panel) and their ultra fast response times and high refresh rates. They have drawbacks in color accuracy and the vibrance of colors, as well as viewing angles. That makes a TN panel a better possible solution for very dedicated first-person shooter players who value every frame their video card can make. For many users, a monitor that functions well for several different applications makes more sense, and this is where an IPS panel such as this one shines.
This display does have some gamer-centric features, such as multiple input options, a crosshair overlay, FPS counters, and timers. It also supports AMD's freesync technology which aligns the screen refresh with the final rendered frame from the video card. I'm a little disappointed this display doesn't support Nvidia's G-sync technology as I am driving this monitor with a GTX 1080, but it's also not a deal breaker feature for me as I'm not fretting over getting every single frame out of my video card. If I were, I would have chosen a high refresh lower resolution display, such as one of the Full HD 144hz TN panels. It also has easy access to several presets that are defined for various game types.
The menu system is easy to use, with a small joystick type controller and several dedicated feature buttons around the back right side of the display. The buttons alternate in a triangular shape, which makes it easier to know where you are when sliding your finger down between them when controlling the display. The stand also very flexible, with integrated height, tilt, and rotation to fit a variety of people and situations. It also has integrated cable management for a clean look.
The picture quality on the display is great. Text in 4k at this PPI density is sharp and edges are perfectly rounded. Pictures and video really pop at 4K on an IPS panel. It's great for digital photography work as you can see so many more pixels off of a high megapixel DSLR, it's like looking through a window into your photograph. Another perk for photo/video editing is that it has a preset for sRGB, which is very accurate out of the box for working with photos that will be going to print.
In games with rich color pallets, such as RPGs, the IPS panel also shines with vibrant and dynamic colors that really immerse you in the game. I noticed no tracing or other signs of slow pixel responses on the display. The matte anti-glare finish on this display worked very well in my sometimes challenging den to minimize reflections.
Overall color uniformity is very good as expected from a modern IPS panel, and I only noticed a slight variance in brightness on the bottom corners when looking at the center of the display (if you move your head to be level with the corner the variance goes away), which is expected with an edge lit IPS panel, and is much better than others I have seen. Under normal usage conditions (not solid gray screens) it's not noticeable at all. All pixels on this display appear to be working, I wasn't able to see any dead or stuck on pixels or subpixels on the display, which is very good for a 4k high density panel.
Overall, this display is a great choice for a multi-role monitor that will serve for gaming, photos, videos, and normal desktop tasks such as web browsing and document editing. It does everything most users will need very well.
My Best Buy number: 0538103235
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Enjoy desktop gaming power on your Alienware laptop with this Alienware 452BBRG graphics amplifier, which supports most full-length, dual-wide PCI-Express x16 graphics cards. The 4 USB 3.0 ports provide room for additional accessories.
Customer Rating
5
Works great with a GTX 1080
on June 20, 2016
Posted by: Keyan
This is a great option for boosting performance on Alienware systems with a compatible port. The GTX 1080 FE fits right in and works great with the latest mobile drivers installed from NVIDIA. Huge performance boost in games and it keeps the GPU heat out of your system, which should extend the life of the components and lowers fan noise from the laptop to only the CPU fan. It also adds 4 USB ports, so it is a kind of docking station. If you know that you are always going to have the cable connected when at your main work space, the hub can be useful for external hard drives and such to reduce desk cable clutter. The unit is very big - with the rather inflexible cable in the back it probably takes up at least 18" of depth and certainly makes a statement on a desk. I was able to hide it down in a desk cubby, but for many you need to realize it is going to be a substantial part of the look of your space. It does have one of the light up Alienware heads on it that has a full channel LED allowing for it to be controlled by the AlienFX software that also manages the laptop lights, or can be shut off too. One last quirk - with it connected the sleep and hibernate functions won't work anymore. All you can do is shut down or restart the PC.
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Play the world and incredible definition with the GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card. Designed to cope with 4K gaming, high frame rates and exquisite detail, the Pascal GPU architecture takes the GDDR5 memory inside this card to a whole new level. Get every last drop of performance from your machine with this GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card.
Customer Rating
5
Dizzying
on June 20, 2016
Posted by: Keyan
I just paired this with the Alienware Graphics Amplifier for my Alienware laptop, and it is absolutely insane. This card fits perfectly and runs great. Running Fallout 4 with everything set to the max at 60 fps 1080p (limited by vsync to monitor refresh rate) no matter what is going on in the scene. Works great, runs quiet, the boost on this card is nuts, when idle in the AGA it is running at something around 130mhz, but when a game comes on it jumps to 1800+. Since the AGA is just the card, a front fan, and the power supply, it runs cool and quiet. Overall this card is amazing and the price point is very aggressive for a card of this performance level.
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The Silicone Case for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro protects the back of your device and is designed to pair seamlessly with the Smart Cover for full front-and-back coverage. The smooth silicone material feels great in your hand and protects your iPad Pro while maintaining its sleek, beautiful design.
Customer Rating
4
Best back shield I have owned...but expensive
on April 11, 2016
Posted by: Keyan
As a long time user of third party back shields on iPads this is by far the best one I have owned as Apple has finally joined in on making a first party one, and it should be for the crazy price Apple is asking. This combined with the Smart Cover is $120 for basic bump, scuff, and scratch protection. It is well constructed and fits the iPad perfectly. The inside is lined with felt and the outside has a nice feeling if somewhat slippery silicone finish. It also has the benefit of being just s little thicker than the camera bump, protecting that from being banged and dragged across things. It has a black ring around the camera opening which should limit odd reflections from coming into the camera causing unexpected lens flares.
Overall it is a really nice cover...but the price is very high for what you get.
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The Smart Cover for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro is constructed from a single piece of polyurethane to protect the front of your device. The Smart Cover automatically wakes your iPad when opened and puts it to sleep when closed. It folds into different positions to create a stand for reading, typing, or watching videos. And it’s easy to remove, so you can snap it on and off whenever you want.
Customer Rating
4
It's a Smart Cover...
on April 11, 2016
Posted by: Keyan
It does exactly what you would expect it to. As some others have mentioned it slightly overlaps the edges of the Pro - this is by design as Apple seems to assume you are going to also get the silicone back cover. With the back cover it fits perfectly to form a complete cover for the iPad Pro. One nice change in this generation is that the Smart Cover will magnically lock to the back of the iPad when it is folded open - although I don't like that my hands are against the felt the entire time it is flipped open as it will probably get dirty over time. I usually just pull it off when I am using the iPad and want it out of the way. The cover has a nice feel that matches the back shield cover. Overall it is exactly what you would expect. It and the back shield add up to a ridiculous price though, coming in at about $110 for little more than scratch protection.
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Take your smart home to the next level with this ASUS router. Boosted Wi-Fi speeds and intelligent signals streaming directly to each of your devices will keep your busy wireless network running smoothly, just the way you want.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent next-generation capable router
on March 21, 2016
Posted by: Keyan
The Asus AC3100 is a great router for home or small office use. As with most Asus products, the router has a ton of features and the coverage is really good. Due to the location of the den in my house I have the router in a far corner, which is not the ideal placement, but this router provides solid coverage for the entire house. Performance on both the 2.4 and 5ghz bands is good, and wired performance is also very fast.
This router also has a number of security features beyond the typical password - it can automatically block bad sites, and it can also watch your internal hosts for signs that they have been compromised by malware and block them from sending information to command and control servers on the internet. In addition, it has a number of parental control features for limiting content that devices on your network can get to - this is very granular and you can assign different rules to different devices, so you can block the kid's tablets while maintaining your own access. You can also control the time of day the internet is available for a given device. It also has an application traffic analyzer to tell you what applications are going over your network and how much they are using. It can also go full big brother and allow you to monitor site usage and even mirror the traffic that is going through the router to one of the wired ports to then put into a packet "sniffer". Overall, these are features that are generally found on enterprise class devices, available for your home. The options can get a bit overwhelming if you don't understand what they do, but fortunately the router has a security guide that can walk you through turning on the key protections to help keep your home network secure.
If you are into gaming, the router can also do some quality of service functions to prioritize gaming traffic on your network, of course when it hits the Internet it's back to a free-for-all, but at least the kid's netflix won't squash your online multiplayer on your home network.
This router can also do some AC Wave 2 features, such as Multi-User MIMO, which allows for up to 4 devices to communicate simultaneously on the wireless network. As of the time of this review the MIMO-MU firmware was still in alpha release and I don't have any MU devices to test it, but at least it has some future-proofing capability in the radios as long as ASUS keeps up the firmware releases on it.
This router is very big - with the antenna on it it's nearly a foot wide - but that also helps dissipate the heat and provides a wider antenna array for beam forming. One odd thing is that the USB 3.0 port is on the front of the device - handy for accessing for portable drives, but if you are planning to use a large external hard drive you will have to wire it rather oddly to plug it into the front of the device. The back has a USB 2.0 port, but that is much slower. In my case I use a gigabit hard wired NAS. On that note - you can aggregate the first two network ports into a 2 gigabit etherchannel if you have a wired NAS with port aggregation capabilities.
The router is also very futuristic looking with a series of hard angles. I do like that you can push a button on the front to turn off the LEDs. Just note that it will take up a chunk of desk real estate and has a rather distinctive look while doing so.
Overall, this is one of the best home routers on the market today and I highly recommend it for advanced home users and those with larger spaces that need solid coverage.
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We set out to create a performance-class controller to meet the needs of today's competitive gamers. Designed in collaboration with pro-level players, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller unlocks your full potential and adapts to your unique style of play. Experience game-changing accuracy, faster speed, and a tailored feel unlike anything before.
Posted by: Keyan
The Xbox already has one of the most well designed controllers out there, and this one refines it to perfection. Everything about this exudes quality, from the high end packaging, to the case, to the controller itself. It is a joy to hold and you immediately get a feeling of quality and fit and finish that is unparalleled in Xbox controllers. All of the interchangeable parts lock in magnetically, no friction tension parts to wear out, no wondering if it is going in the right way, they just lock into place and are secure but easy to remove when you want to customize the controller. The long throw sticks are perfect for driving games or other precision uses, and the two profiles allow for on the fly switching of sensitivity, a great feature for running around and then switching to a lower sensitivity mode for careful aiming. The mappable under paddles mean you can map buttons that would normally take your thumbs off of the sticks to your other fingers. The hair trigger locks are great, I tend to set the right one for hair trigger and the other for long throw for aiming.
I also like that this controller, like all of the other Xbox controllers, just uses two AA batteries. Sealed in batteries means that you can't just swap in new ones and keep going - and when they eventually wear out, it means a new controller. I use high capacity rechargeable batteries in mine. It also comes with a nice long braided USB cable if you need to use it wired.
This controller allowes for you to customize it exactly to your gaming style and it is the ultimate Xbox controller. Recommended for gamers who are looking for the very best and are willing to pay the price for this controller.
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SynopsisYou've received your assignment, hustled into a helicopter and skillfully maneuvered into the murky abyss of a mysterious land — with one deadly mission on your mind. You slip and sneak through dangerous territory. You spot an enemy in the distance and raise your rifle as you aim with precision. With a nearly silent pop, he drops lifelessly from view, as you press on, planting explosives to carve your way through secured fortresses, removing classified information and leaving only a trail of smoke in your wake. Welcome to a new kind of war. Tomorrow, the government will deny that your operation ever occurred. Your location will be obscured. Your alibi will be written. The war will be erased from history. But today, you bask in the glory of a perfect kill.Call of Duty: Black Ops is the latest installment in the Call of Duty franchise and the follow-up to last year's blockbuster Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The Cold War has ended — or at least, it appears that it has. You are one of the few to know the secrets of the deadly conflicts that persist and to complete the classified operations that quietly protect the nation. You are Black Ops. Descend into the explosive combat with all-new force and all-new technologies to destroy the enemy, including new Killstreaks like Napalm Strikes, a remote-controlled explosive device and controllable helicopters. A deadlier mission than ever requires the most intensive Combat Training yet — hone your tactics offline against A.I. bots in both Free-For-All and Team Deathmatch modes and earn COD Points to purchase equipment, attachments, perks and new customization options. Further test your nerves and weapon skills in point-gambling Wager Matches, and celebrate each epic kill in Theater Mode. You are being summoned — do you have the courage to answer a grave new Call of Duty?
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1 out of 5
1 out of 5Treyarch (noobs) FTL - A sorry attempt to copy MW2
By Brewcrew414
from Milwaukee, WI
Wow!!.....I am completely amazed at how terrible this game is. First of all, the campaign mode is just a joke. Absolutely boring. Nothing about campaign mode is interesting or keeps my attention at all. OH WOW the Cold War, how exciting!!! Well if you have a weak campaign mode, then maybe your online mode might be able to make the game worth it, right? NOT EVEN CLOSE The PSN servers dedicated to CODBO are a complete joke. Its like playing on dial up. Ive gone back and occasionally played MW2 and those servers are lag free. If you like a lag fest, then you'll live BO online. Nothing makes sense on CODBO online. People shooting you in mid air, super strong smgs, numerous disconnections and hot migrations, and hip fire is the easiest way to get kills? If you think its my connection that makes me lag, its not. I'm running a cable connection maxing out @ 18-20mbps on a direct connect. The online mode is so congested but I feel like the game itself lags up my ps3. In fact only with BOs has my PS3 froze up many many times, at least 1 or 2 times a week!! It feels like there is so much loading going on that its burning my PS3 up. Even the opening credits are a strain on my PS3 and it reads the HDD 4 separate times before I can actually start to look for a game! Why is there so much load time when the graphics are definitely not better than CODMW2? The guns look and feel like toys. It sounds like I'm shooting an airsoft gun. So what sucks about the game so far....campaign, originality, graphics, sounds, unrealistic physics, and ONLINE LAG. Yes its only been a month since the game has been out but with the millions of dollars that they've made off of the sales of the game and the anticipation and success of the previous CODs the least they could do it make it work properly. Zombies mode is the ONLY thing that BOs has going for it. Thanks for that. Overall a much lamer version of MW2 and not worth the $60. I dare you to rent it to see how terrible it is. I cant wait for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 because its going to be made by the real game developers who reinvented the COD franchise. Oh if you think that I'm not credible gamer, here are my legit stats - MW2 2.3 kill/death ratio @ 150,000 kills with a win percentage of 3.0+. Black Ops 1.9 kill/death ratio at 15,000 kills with a win percentage of 3.0+.
Below are pictures of the screen when it froze.
Keyan
Not even MW3 will be..
December 3, 2010
..made by the same people, or did you miss that Activision fired the co-founders of Infinity Ward and a huge mass exodus of the rest of the main talent happened right after? Infinity Ward is nothing like it was.
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The 2nd generation Apple TV® allows you to stream movies, TV shows, photos and music from your computer to a compatible HDTV or home theater system via the built-in 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN connection. Smart Set-Top Box Get a world of instant entertainment with this smart set-top box. Connect to the Internet and stream movies, listen to music and access a wide variety of other content on your HDTV. Learn more about smart products. Netflix YouTube Flickr
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1 out of 5Guys listen!! Don't get it.
By Anonymousapplecollector
from Savannah
You guys need to stop and listen to me and that other person. He's right, this device is terrible. I own lots of products from apple and this is so far the worst device I've ever own in my life. I've been having the first gen 160gb and it is totally worth it than this, you can actually buy and own instead of just only able to rent really expensive movies. I got this as a bd gift cause my dad knows I'm a big apple collector so I felt really sorry for him and gave it back so he can return it. So do yourself a favor and just save up $50 extra and get the 1st gen apple tv you won't be disappointed.
Keyan
Ever hear of home sharing?
December 15, 2010
Apparently you didn't actually bother to learn how to use it. You can enable home sharing from iTunes running on your home computer and share your entire iTunes library with this device. If you really want to own a movie, you can buy it through iTunes on your computer and then stream it wirelessly to the Apple TV. This gives you access to (probably) a much, much larger amount of storage than what the older Apple TV had.
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Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera with 18–135mm IS Lens: Great for the ambitious amateur or dedicated professional, this Canon DSLR camera makes it a snap to produce high-quality pictures and movies. The included UD zoom lens provides a high-resolution photo with reduced chromatic aberration and its refined image stabilization technology steadies the shot and reduces blur, resulting in a sharp and clear picture.Memory card sold separately.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5Good camera, but to close to the T2i
By da12
from California
Let me start by saying I'm not a professional, but I have owned the T2i, the 50d and now the 60d. I've also rented and tested the 7d and 5d. Over the years I've read several books and got some tutoring from a professional photographer and I feel I know DSLR's pretty well. I have many amazing pictures with all the above cameras. Here is my opinion after owning the 60d.
1. The picture quality of the 50d, 60d and t2i and 7d are identical. I can't find a difference. I did see a considerable difference when I used the 5d though.
1. The picture quality of the 50d, 60d and t2i and 7d are identical. I can't find a difference. I did see a considerable difference when I used the 5d though.
2. The video quality of all the cameras seemed pretty equal.
3. I used heavy lenses on all the cameras. No difference in strength. They're all great. I do like the lightweight of the t2i for backpacking though.
4.The 60d has an okay frame rate. Faster than the 5d and t2i. It's faster frame rate is minor and at my sons soccer games, the t2i caught just a many "great" shots. Now when I used the 7d, it did give me quite a few more shots to choose from. I have to admit, for action 7d is more than a step above.
5. Yes the autofocus does have cross type on the 60d but I've never had focusing issues from the t2i, 60d or 7d or 5d. I also never noticed a difference from old 50d vs the t2i. In fact, I didn't even notice a difference between the 7d and the t2i. Maybe in low light the 7d's 19 point is better, but like I said before, I've never had any focusing issues with the 9 point center cross only system on the t2i. Just my opinion, it's all hype.
6.Battery, the t2i's battery lasted me for many hundreds of pics and videos on my last vacation of 3 days. If I was to take to many more, I probably would of needed another battery with any camera.
7. I like the simple buttons on the t2i. I don't understand why people like the controls of the more expensive cameras. After you get used to the t2i, its the fastest....at least for me.
8. Last: Price - The t2i is a bit less than 2/3's the cost of the 60d. Why spend more unless you do lots of action (7d) or want ultra high quality (5d).
In closing, for me it's all about value. The 60d is in a bad position. The expensive middle area. Missing many great features of it's big brothers, the 5d and 7d, and no real "MAJOR" improvement from the t2i. The t2i is more than worth it's price. Probably the best ever value for it's price tag. The 7d is great but a little pricey. It is great for action though. After either owning or testing all the above cameras, my next purchase will be the 5d. Now that camera's full frame sensor is really an improvement. Much sharper and vivid detail. I've learned that first hand.
By the way I returned the 60d to save for the 5d.
Keyan
I have to disagree
March 21, 2011
As my detailed review points out, there are a lot of pros to the 60D vs even the new rebel T3i. For starters, it has a kit lens that retails for more than twice what the kit lens with the Rebel's come with. Additionally, the shutter is faster, has a secondary LCD screen, better controls (I like the dual dial), better AF system, and a bunch of other things that if you just look at the flashy front page spec sheet you won't see, but when you really get into using the camera you will appreciate. It also has a "C" mode on the dial for Custom - in this mode you can define which features are auto, which are manual, etc, and gives you another place to set up options. The price difference between the Rebel and the 60D (since the 60D seems to be pretty much on perpetual sale now with Best Buy) is about $300 - which is the price difference in the kit lens alone, and you get a lot of extra features over the Rebel.
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Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera with 18–135mm IS Lens: Great for the ambitious amateur or dedicated professional, this Canon DSLR camera makes it a snap to produce high-quality pictures and movies. The included UD zoom lens provides a high-resolution photo with reduced chromatic aberration and its refined image stabilization technology steadies the shot and reduces blur, resulting in a sharp and clear picture.Memory card sold separately.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Steep learning curve
By Picker57
from Fort Collins, CO
I have an extensive history with film SLR's, and with some very capable point-n-shoot digitals. This camera seems capable of a lot of things, many of which don't interest me. However some commonplace things seem more awkward than they should. Example: the flip-out viewer (which I love with my Canon A640) won't work jointly with the regular viewfinder. Also, resetting ISO, aperture, etc. is not nearly as intuitive as I'd like (again, this is compared to my old Canon EF film SLR).
The camera's manual is really pretty good. I purchased a "field guide" as well, and it's pretty useless.
I'm still going through a learning curve with the kit lens (Canon's 18-135mm). So far I'm not impressed, at least when comparing to my old Canon FD lenses.
Keyan
Expected behavior..
May 3, 2011
This camera is a SLR - so the Mirror will flip up and the shutter will open for video mode. When the mirror is flipped up it blocks the viewfinder to prevent extraneous light from entering the camera body and so it is out of the path of the light as it enters the camera and reaches the sensor. This is how they all work, with the exception of the translucent mirror on some of the newer Sony's - however that mirror comes with a cost of losing about 1/3 of the light entering the camera from reaching the sensor, and if dust gathers on the mirror it also shows up in your pictures...
You are using a kit lens - if you had expensive lenses on old Film camera you should expect different results. Also with film cameras the pictures you get are often not blown up to screen size, or zoomed in to do some "pixel peeping" looking for imperfections.
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Protect your digital camera in this Fastpack backpack. The mesh side pocket and outer accessory pockets allow you to carry multiple personal items along with your digital camera wherever you go.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Does not hold zoom lens
By photon
This bag was purchased as part of a package deal best buy was offering. The bag is not large enough for the lenses that were purchased as part of the package. The front flap on the bag serves no purpose,other than being an annoyance. There are a limited number of ways to rearrange the storage area. Very dissappointed that best buy would include a bag in a package that would not hold the items purchased.
Keyan
Yes it does
May 6, 2011
Watch the product video on Lowpro's website - the front flap is for securing the zippers so you can gain access to the camera while still having the bag slung over one shoulder and not have a zipper run and open the bag all the way inadvertently.
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Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera with 18–135mm IS Lens: Great for the ambitious amateur or dedicated professional, this Canon DSLR camera makes it a snap to produce high-quality pictures and movies. The included UD zoom lens provides a high-resolution photo with reduced chromatic aberration and its refined image stabilization technology steadies the shot and reduces blur, resulting in a sharp and clear picture.Memory card sold separately.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Durable DSLR
By bobbybilly
from Chicago
I was going back and forth between the 60D and the 7D. Besides the $600ish price difference what is the real difference to the "typical" consumer? While I was prepared to purchase the 7D, I was concerned about the size (and secondly for me the weight). After handling the 7D I realized it was a significantly more robust camera than the 60D. A bit more than I was looking for as a hobbyist photographer. That being said, the 60D still has a very full and robust feel and is comfortable to hold. Its predecesor, the 50D (which I have not handled), had a metal body (which also added weight). The 60D is not metal but still feels very stable and firm, not cheap by any means. I don't think the non-metal case is an issue, but rather a benfit, because it makes it lighter.
As I learned from reading specs. on other websites, the 7D, 60D, and Rebel T3i have the EXACT same 18 megapixel image sensor. In image controlled image tests on these websites, it is pointed out that image quality between these three cameras will be almost the same.
The main difference between i see between these cameras is the ability to cusomize both menu and button functions, and customize how you shoot your photos. The 7D, however is significantly more advanced in that it has Dual processors (not image sensors), which will result in much faster image processing, and therefore more photos per second. Also, the 7D also has superior autofocus capabilities (19 points vs 9) which will help in focusing. Of course faster is always better, the 60D has been super fast for me (5.3 frames per second), and I havent had any focusing problems.
Another thing pointed out by websites and people I know is that the lens you attatch will have more effect on the photo quality than the actual camera body. This makes sense, especially considering 3 cameras with the same image sensor..
I was concerned about the 18mm-135mm lens in the kit. I am glad that I purchased the kit with the lens. Although it does feel "cheep" (I knew this when I purchased) it does seem to take great photos. It is noisy (uses a DC motor, like a little toy car sound), but still think it is worth it in the "kit". I probably wouldnt pay the $500 this lens sells for separately, but with the kit, it is a good value if you do not have many or any lenses.Takes better pictures than the way it feels.
Considering this was my first DSLR I decided to purchase the 60D Kit, and spend the extra money on purchasing "better" quality lenses. I have purchased the 70-300mm USM (quiet) tele-zoom lens plus the 60d kit for less than the 7D kit with one lens.
Although, I never planned to use it, I was however very disapointed with the LiveView (use the LCD screen instead of the viewfinder to take pictures) on the 60D (don't know about the others). It takes too long to focus in this mode. Because it is so SLOW (compared to regular viewfinder), I find it a useless function.
Some review have not liked the lack of tactical feedback from the buttons (button are not overly responsive). Although I can see how some may not like the button response, they are still quite usable, and it is not a big deal to me.
Of course there are other differences, but I found the main broad differences are as follows. Since all have the exact same image sensors:
-T3i is good for budget consious who is not overly concerned with custimization or options when taking photos (3.7 frames per second)
-60D has more options, and is faster than the T3i (5.3 frames per second)
-7D is much faster at processing and focussing camera for those who want specific photo options available to them. (8 frames per second)
-T3i is good for budget consious who is not overly concerned with custimization or options when taking photos (3.7 frames per second)
-60D has more options, and is faster than the T3i (5.3 frames per second)
-7D is much faster at processing and focussing camera for those who want specific photo options available to them. (8 frames per second)
Keyan
Switch the focus mode
May 25, 2011
Switch the live view focus to quick mode. It will flip the mirror back down and use the phase array, and then flick the mirror back up. Much faster.
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This external flash features a low recycle time, full 180° swivel in either direction and full flash control on the compatible EOS digital SLR camera's menu.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Average
By Semperfiusa
from Texas
The tilt and swivel mechanism is super tight. Feel like you may break it to turn it. I have a Canon 7D and this flash can't come close to keeping up when camera is in burst mode.
Keyan
Mine is fine
August 13, 2011
Are you pressing the release button before trying to move it? Also I am not sure there is a hotshoe flash on the planet that can maintain 8 FPS. The full speed burst rate of the 7D is not designed for use with flash.
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This external flash features a low recycle time, full 180° swivel in either direction and full flash control on the compatible EOS digital SLR camera's menu.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5A must for your dSLR
By Keyan
A hotshoe flash is a must for a dSLR camera to get the best pictures, especially if you are going to do any kind of indoor photography or long distance shots outside. I find this one to be the best one for my 60D. It is not as large as the 580, and since the 60D can be a wireless flash controller I don't need the 580 to be a command unit for that either. The construction is rugged and the case is nice ballistic nylon and fits it well.
These flashes are very advanced and can even receive zoom data from your lens to adjust the power and focus of the flash appropriately. Additionally, it has a red AF assist light that puts out a grid on your subject allowing the AF system in the camera to have an ideal pattern to use for focusing. This is vastly improved over the strobe effect the pop-up flash will use for AF assist. It is also fully articulated and can be fired in just about any direction allowing for some really neat bounce flash effects. Additionally, it can be used wirelessly to provide off-camera flash and even comes with a stand (that slips into its own pocket in the case!) for this purpose. Some Canon cameras can act as a controller without a master unit, while others will require either a 580 or the hotshoe wireless master unit for this ability.
Recycle time is very, very fast, able to fire several times a second with no noticeable whine as the capacitors charge up. I would suggest some high discharge rate (not the same as mAH capacity) NiMH batteries to feed this flash unit as quickly as possible so it is always ready.
Overall, this is a must have if you are serious about taking indoor and flash photography to the next level to with your dSLR.
Keyan
Yes
August 13, 2011
I have used it with the wireless controller built into the 60D. It works very well indoors, outside you need to have it on a line of sight with the camera for it to work well. Since I use it almost entirely inside that isn't much of a concern for me.
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Canon EOS 60D DSLR Camera with 18–135mm IS Lens: Great for the ambitious amateur or dedicated professional, this Canon DSLR camera makes it a snap to produce high-quality pictures and movies. The included UD zoom lens provides a high-resolution photo with reduced chromatic aberration and its refined image stabilization technology steadies the shot and reduces blur, resulting in a sharp and clear picture.Memory card sold separately.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Digital Camera mirrors the SLR of Old
By kamuizot
from North Carolina
I've used Canon cameras for a long time. 10 years ago I bought a Sony Digital and haven't used film ever since. That Sony has served me well, but when it came time to upgrade to the Digital SLR I found comfort in the fact that the new cameras used the basic layout of the old film cameras. With this camera I know where to look for things like Shutter speed and F-stop adjustments. I know where the focal sensors are and how to adjust them as well even though I just bought this camera. I did not find this true when I experimented with a friends new Nikon digital SLR. This isn't a negative reflection on Nikon, I simply know Canon cameras better and I'm glad to see that Canon kept the basic layout no matter how much more complex these cameras have become.
This camera is obviously more complex than the old film cameras. I've been trying to get comfortable with all the bells and whistles this camera will do. However, the basic shooting and adjusting needed to take good pictures is easy to find and I love how easily I can shoot, adjust, shoot and adjust.
I don't like the software that comes with this camera. It isn't at all easy to use. The raw files, CR2, is also something of a pain. I can only open them with the Canon software and they are really big files to keep if I am rarely going to use them.
I love the flip out screen, but I worry that I'm going to break it off in a moment of distraction.
Keyan
RAW isn't that hard..
November 21, 2011
There are lots of software options that can read RAW files, even windows can download a codec so you can preview them just like any other jpeg. All products from Adobe (Photoshop Elements, Lightroom, CS5, etc) can handle the RAW files with ease.
They aren't designed to be small, they are the completely uncompressed image directly from the Camera's sensor. JPEG images lose some of the picture data as part of the compression, RAW files don't.
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This extremely convenient Digital Sound Projector is low profile enough to fit neatly in front of a TV and is 3D compatible (HDMI V.1.4a). Low profile soundbar allows positioning in front of most TVs for a neat and compact AV system. Subwoofer is also convenient can be placed vertically or horizontally. Digital Sound Projector technology provides true surround sound for maximum enjoyment.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5I hope I got a bad one
By CJ1969
from Chicago, IL
Honestly, this things sounded even worse than just hooking a cheap pair of PC speakers up to my TV. I sincerely hope I just got a bad one. It was tinny, thin sound. I didn't even bother hooking up the subwoofer after I heard the soundbar by itself. HORRIBLE.
Keyan
The sub is essential..
January 16, 2013
The subwoofer also includes the woofers and props up the mids, you really should have bothered to listen to the entire unit before making a judgement call.
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Xbox 360
Xbox 360
if i have the xbox slim and i have a netgear wireless router for my computer, do i need to buy anything else in order to get xbox live?
No, you just need to set up your wireless network in the Xbox 360's settings.
13 years, 7 months ago
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Keyan
The 2nd generation Apple TV® allows you to stream movies, TV shows, photos and music from your computer to a compatible HDTV or home theater system via the built-in 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN connection. Smart Set-Top Box Get a world of instant entertainment with this smart set-top box. Connect to the Internet and stream movies, listen to music and access a wide variety of other content on your HDTV. Learn more about smart products. Netflix YouTube Flickr
How does it stream tv shows is it like normal tv where you can watch what ever you want and just pay a bill once a month?
You pay 99 cents in most cases to rent a TV show. The selection is more limited than full cable, and you will be charged for whatever you watched at the end of the week just like any other iTunes purchases.
13 years, 7 months ago
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Keyan
The 2nd generation Apple TV® allows you to stream movies, TV shows, photos and music from your computer to a compatible HDTV or home theater system via the built-in 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN connection. Smart Set-Top Box Get a world of instant entertainment with this smart set-top box. Connect to the Internet and stream movies, listen to music and access a wide variety of other content on your HDTV. Learn more about smart products. Netflix YouTube Flickr
Can I play the AVI videos on my computer through Apple TV on only MP4s through itunes?
The movies must be in MP4 format and part of your iTunes library. There are many video converters that can do this for you easily.
13 years, 7 months ago
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Keyan
The 2nd generation Apple TV® allows you to stream movies, TV shows, photos and music from your computer to a compatible HDTV or home theater system via the built-in 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN connection. Smart Set-Top Box Get a world of instant entertainment with this smart set-top box. Connect to the Internet and stream movies, listen to music and access a wide variety of other content on your HDTV. Learn more about smart products. Netflix YouTube Flickr
Can I use windows XP with this unit
all my OS's are XP will this work with this unot???
Yes the only requirement is that iTunes is running if you want to access content on your computer. Otherwise the Apple TV is completely independent and does not need any computer.
13 years, 7 months ago
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Keyan
The 2nd generation Apple TV® allows you to stream movies, TV shows, photos and music from your computer to a compatible HDTV or home theater system via the built-in 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN connection. Smart Set-Top Box Get a world of instant entertainment with this smart set-top box. Connect to the Internet and stream movies, listen to music and access a wide variety of other content on your HDTV. Learn more about smart products. Netflix YouTube Flickr
APPLETV REMOTE...CAN IT BE REPLACED/PURCHASED IF LOST?
Yes you can order another one from Apple I believe. Or use an iPod touch with the Remote App.
13 years, 7 months ago
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Keyan
The 2nd generation Apple TV® allows you to stream movies, TV shows, photos and music from your computer to a compatible HDTV or home theater system via the built-in 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN connection. Smart Set-Top Box Get a world of instant entertainment with this smart set-top box. Connect to the Internet and stream movies, listen to music and access a wide variety of other content on your HDTV. Learn more about smart products. Netflix YouTube Flickr
Can I play a DVD in my PC or Mac and stream it through Apple TV? And, if so how?
No, the movie needs to be a file on your computer, not a disc in the drive.
13 years, 9 months ago
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Keyan
The 2nd generation Apple TV® allows you to stream movies, TV shows, photos and music from your computer to a compatible HDTV or home theater system via the built-in 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN connection. Smart Set-Top Box Get a world of instant entertainment with this smart set-top box. Connect to the Internet and stream movies, listen to music and access a wide variety of other content on your HDTV. Learn more about smart products. Netflix YouTube Flickr
can apple tv stream to multiple tvs?
No, it has a single HDMI connection to connect it to a single HDTV.
13 years, 9 months ago
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Keyan
Xbox 360
Xbox 360
Can you hook up extra storage box that's not microsoft to xbox 360?
Instead of buying the extra microsoft x-box storage, can you hook up any external hard drive to the xbox to increase the storage beyond 4 gb?
You can put up to two 16gb flash drives (as long as they are compatible, a quick internet search will give you a list of compatible drives) to any xbox for additional storage. These do not need to be xbox specific, but you do need to make sure they have good enough performance for the xbox to use them.
As far as hard drive, you can't just hook up an external hard drive to the xbox. Since you mention 4gb, I assume you have the new version of the xbox. The only Hard Drive that works with this xbox is the official MS accessory. The housing and connector shape are proprietary, so you need to get the official one.
As far as hard drive, you can't just hook up an external hard drive to the xbox. Since you mention 4gb, I assume you have the new version of the xbox. The only Hard Drive that works with this xbox is the official MS accessory. The housing and connector shape are proprietary, so you need to get the official one.
13 years, 9 months ago
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Keyan
Xbox 360
Xbox 360
does the xbox 4gb have internet browser and do you need to pay for it, and the for what features you gotta pay??
No, no Xboxs have an internet browser.
You need an xbox live Gold level subscription (now $59.99 a year) to play online multiplayer games, stream netflix, have access to demos and other exclusive content, and use the new ESPN features.
You need an xbox live Gold level subscription (now $59.99 a year) to play online multiplayer games, stream netflix, have access to demos and other exclusive content, and use the new ESPN features.
13 years, 9 months ago
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Keyan
Xbox 360
Xbox 360