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Sharp LED HDTV: Enjoy the big game, your favorite films and more with this HDTV, which delivers crisp images in full high-definition resolution. A USB input lets you connect a variety of USB devices for viewing personal media.
Posted by: jermus
from fairmont wv
The reason I chose this TV is because I've had a Vizio that cost about 500$ since 2009. Going on 7 years soon and it's incredible. So I don't just put faith in a name, processing picture engine, or refresh rates. I go with what I like, and this is what I chose. Also because of the price, no offense to hardcore TV folks, but paying thousands of dollars on a new 4k is just insane. You could get a nice used car for the price of some of these suckers.
It's just a TV, they all have a picture, sound, color and most people use them for movies, TV, and some gaming. Period. I always (usually) go with what every one else DOESN'T have. I've found that many of these brands, that have been around for years, still make great quality stuff. Time will tell as far as reliability goes. But I will say I tried two Sony's, had great colors, contrast, darks, but horrible viewing angles. And one had a green line running down the center of the screen. The second had one bad HDMI port. And there were only 2. Samsungs "craftsman" ship is the pits. It has a good picture, but it's nothing special compared to this. And they are overpriced imo. LG seems good and good quality, but just doesn't interest me. Vizio, well I've already owned one and it's been great. I read the reviews and for the size and price, you can't beat this.
Sadly Toshiba has went the way of the DOE DOE with it's last stand of a TV for 299$. So I chose not to go that route since it was a black friday deal. And their track record is horrible, and they use to be great. Also they stopped producing TV's all together.
So not to sound long winded, but this has a great picture. No fancy Trumotion, Xmotion, Motionplus, yada yada. Just a good 1080p TV that does what it's suppose to. With very "natural" colors, that don't look computerized or overly processed like more expensive sets. Which is what I want. I don't like watching orange faces, or playing games that look like they are moving excessively fast. It's nauseating. Especially for a TV this size. I've played a few PS4 games, great. Two movies so far, great. I don't use cable since it's worthless (to me). I just use Netflix, and movies I've downloaded. And listen to music through it as well, with my 560w sound system. All I need. So happy camper here, and I didn't spend nearly a grand on it to be happy. So enjoy. Yes it's worth it, something goes wrong. It has a warranty, just like all the others (wink)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Asus Laptop: Check your e-mail, watch videos and edit documents with ease using this laptop, which offers 4GB of memory for running multiple tabs and applications at once. Use the HDMI output to connect to your HDTV for giving presentations and more. The 1TB hard drive allows you to house plenty of videos, photos, music and other files.
Posted by: jermus
from fairmont wv
Asus is a great company, and make a lot of great gaming pc's, so their budget stuff (for the most part) isn't all that bad. Also ASUS make their own motherboards, gpu's, HDD's, RAM etc. And also manufacture those parts for other companies pc's as well. This is a great deal for the price, the computer runs very smoothly. With another upgrade of 4 gigs of RAM, I'm sure it would run even smoother. But I really don't need it. Plus upgrading (now) is a hassle since you have to dismantle the entire computer just to do it.
The build quality it pretty good, although it still has that budget feel. It looks more expensive than it is, and has a very nice silver (macbook) appearance to it. Also I like the top with the circular brushed metal feel/look and the logo. Very appealing. The keyboard is good, not great. A little unresponsive or it takes a little more "push: to get your keystrokes to respond. Not a huge deal, but enough you may notice if you type fast like myself. The screen is nice and bright and the viewing angles are good as well. The I3 processor is really good, especially for only 329$ + tax.
Speakers are nice and loud, and also have quite a bit of bass to them, only they are underneath. So depending on how the computer is sitting depends on how loud the sound is. Battery life is ok, around 6 hours or less. The only real problem I have is that the heat sink/exhaust fans are oddly placed in the back of the computer, behind the one giant long hinge. You don't fell much heat escaping, but it's pretty loud. And sometimes idles even louder while doing the smallest of tasks. But oh well. It's still a great deal, and Asus is extremely reliable.
So even for some video editing, music, movies etc. This is a great deal. Mainly because of the 5th gen I3, which is a lot more at other stores. Usually 500$ of more in some places. So if your in the market for something cheap/fast with a great processor and overall good build. Get this one. Just don't be thrown off by the noisy hollow keyboard, when you type. It's still great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy your favorite media at home or on the go with this Lenovo G50 - 80L000ALUS laptop, which features a 15.6" LED-backlit display that presents visuals in high-definition resolution. An HDMI output lets you connect an external high-definition display.
Posted by: jermus
from fairmont wv
Excellent, i remember when Lenovo were a little less than impressive, but being that they bought out IBM, finally. All that has changed for the better. I mean what better way to make PC's and continue the legacy, than from the inventors of computers themselves. I like these a lot better also since they have dropped the IBM Logo, and the red (nipple, cursor) that use to plaque the middle of the keyboard. Which while I'm typing this review on it, I should say is very good. The top of the keys are concave which takes a little while to get use to (being that I'm use to using HP). But so far so good. I got an extra stick of 4gb RAM for this PC and now it flies. Remember when you upgrade to check the speed, this uses the newer 12,800-1600mhz speed. If you get anything less you may notice a slight drop in performance.
This is a good processor as anything I3, I5 and I7 are great. When you go for Pentiums or Celerons you get what you pay for. Sure they are good for basic things, but nowhere near the I series. And it shows. I will also say these processors can be found for a great price if you look around hard enough. And steer clear of AMD, they run to hot and don't hold a candle (anymore) to Intel. The screen looks good, although again I'm use to the big ole 17.3 inch screen. Something I'll just have to adapt to. This unit I found at Best Buy (yeah sorry Amazon), for 309$ plus tax. Clearance. Mainly because it's preloaded with Windows 8.1 which is fine with me. Windows 10 at the moment is an abomination, and riddled with issues. Just look at some of the reviews on it, especially the upgrade thumb drive options. So not thanks MS.
So I booted this up, keys are great, screen is good, HAS bluetooth, which some more expensive units don't even provide. Good solid build, not necessarily an eye catching laptop, just plain black, but I didn't get it for people to gawk over. Battery life leaves a little to be desired, clocking in at around 4 hrs or so, which I guess isn't to bad. And another thing that's great is you CAN upgrade anything. Still has the separate battery, and the back panel comes off. So no taking apart the whole pc, to get to what you need. Which is the way it is now with 90% of new laptops. So kudos to Lenovo for still being one of the top brands out there. And underrated because everyone wants the big brand names, everyone else gets. I've also liked Acer for years, but they don't sell much these days. Sadly. HP, Toshiba, and Dell are pretty much overrated IMO. And Macboooks, well cost about as much as an old used car. So pass on that. Anyway, this is a great laptop for a great price. So enjoy. I'm loving it thus far (20 year computer technician here).
BTW-unlike most this has a touchpad OFF button, which you will definitely need when typing. Also the trackpad click buttons seem generic, but really aren't. They are made to go down into the computer, or appear that way. Makes for little to no noise. This is NOT a defect.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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HP Pavilion Laptop: With its 1TB hard drive, this 17.3" laptop offers plenty of space to house important documents and your growing movie collection. Plus, you can easily connect to your HDTV using the HDMI output.
Posted by: jermus
from fairmont wv
I was never really an HP fan, but found a good deal on one last year, with a 3rd gen I3, 17.3 inch screen, for 329$. Well a few keys stopped working intermittently after about a month or two. Even though the keyboard is better on this unit, it's still a concern. But for the price, the specs are very good. I'll just go by pros and cons, since it's not a whole lot different than the one I had before.
PROS
* Built Quality is good, as with most HP's, keys do feel a little cheap as others have said. Less chicklet like, which i prefer. If pushed hard enough I think they would go down into the laptop itself.
* Built Quality is good, as with most HP's, keys do feel a little cheap as others have said. Less chicklet like, which i prefer. If pushed hard enough I think they would go down into the laptop itself.
* Sound is adequate, ,about the same as my other laptop. You're not going to be blown away by any laptop speakers. But they do put out good sound if you use Media Player. With the Groove Music app, not so much.
* Very bright screen, almost too bright. But that's ok, very good viewing angles as well.
* I5 is good, and it's a fifth gen, even though my I3 seems(ed) faster, with just browsing. Has a lot of power for video converting, editing etc. Also boots up pretty fast. Again WIndows 10 is still buggy, and takes up a lot of memory, compared to 8.1, which most don't know.
CONS
* Track Pad is decent but feels very cheap, I would much rather have two separate right and left mouse click buttons. Also the whole pad clicks if you push in the middle. And it's also not the most responsive when just lightly tapped.
* Track Pad is decent but feels very cheap, I would much rather have two separate right and left mouse click buttons. Also the whole pad clicks if you push in the middle. And it's also not the most responsive when just lightly tapped.
* Hard Drive is terribly loud, and runs about 80% of the time, but overall the rest of the laptop is quiet. And Laptops this big don't run hot at all. Which is another plus.
* No Bluetooth which seems to be common in nearly every HP I've come across. Not sure why they choose not to include this, but I would rather have it, then not.
* Wireless Adapter isn't the best, doesn't disconnect, but hangs up to five seconds or more on certain sites. Or you just have to reload it. Could be a drive problem, which I could update. I have 50mb with 150mb Blast, so it's certainly NOT my internet. And I've worked on computers for nearly 20 years. So I think I would probably know.
So overall it's a good laptop for the money, yet still considered a budget PC. Even though 500$ is a lot of money these days. Years ago this would have been more like 900$. So i guess I can't complain (to much). The size helps with not hitting the trackpad when typing, since it doesn't have an off button. Backlit keyboard would have been nice as well. SAMS actually has this same laptop (design), with the same HDD, and Processor. But 8 gigs of RAM, backlit keyboard, and bluetooth. But it's nearly 700$. So I guess saving money is a good thing.
I would recommend this to someone who likes a big screen laptop, Or for someone who wants desktop replacement. Which most people don't even use anymore, alongwith good build quality. Much better than Asus IMO. One was sitting next to this with similar specs, same large screen. Which is very cheaply made, for this price range. So let's hope the Windows 10 updates don't mess anything up on this one.Like it does with so many other laptop brands today. If so, I'll just go back to my old one and spend about 250$ to get the keyboard replaced. And keep Windows 8.1. Here's hoping.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Features and requirements may change. See xbox.com/reserve for additional information.After uncovering an ancient mystery, Lara Croft embarks on a journey throughout the most treacherous and remote regions of the world to find the secret of immortality. Forming powerful new alliances and relying on her intellect and survival skills, Lara will ultimately embrace her fate as the Tomb Raider.Featuring epic, high-octane action moments set in the most beautifully hostile environments on Earth, Rise of the Tomb Raider delivers a cinematic survival action adventure where you will join Lara Croft on her first tomb raiding expedition and witness the rise of an icon.
Posted by: jermus
from fairmont wv
This game will be great just like the 2013 version on Xbox 360. I never liked the DE version for Xbox One, but it was great for PS4. Not a fan boy, but I give credit to Nixxes for bringing this game/a good swansong adios to the ole 360. Good send off game. Screenshots don't look much different, and I think paying 50$ for a game on 360 is a lot better than sinking 349 to 399$ for an Xbox One to play it on. I'll be getting this, UC Collection, UC4 next year, then probably this game again when it hits PS4. The smart thing to do IMO. :) Sorry MS, I like your last gen console better.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With 4G speed and Wi-Fi, this Boost Mobile Kyocera Hydro Icon KYO6730ABB cell phone lets you access Web-based media and other Internet content. The 8.0MP rear-facing and 2.0MP front-facing cameras allow you to capture images to share with loved ones.See coverage maps to determine whether service is available in your area.
Posted by: jermus
from fairmont wv
I had a Kyocera Edge for over a year and enjoyed the life out of it. Put in water last time this year to woo people, who didn't believe it was fully capable of be submerged. A simple glass of water with music playing will do!! This phone is a bigger better, and faster version of the edge. Very well built, seems bulky, but it's because of the great construction. For instance the Samsung Galaxy, and Iphone 6 are like a wheat thin compared to this. It's like a patio brick, very sturdy and actually has military grade specs. Even though I won't be going to war with it, it's still great here in WV were we have all seasons. Especially in the nasty winter. Even though I'm not accident "prone" I prefer it.
The specs are good for a phone in this price range ,and boost it "good" in this area, not great. No 4G unfortunately, but it's there if I go to a big city, with the LTE included. In the house, download is up to 7mb a second using my 50mb Comcast connection, but I rarely use that. Netflix works great, and the speaker is actually TO loud, and has a lot of bass. Sounds good especially for music. App's come up ultra fast, mainly because of the snapdragon qualcomm Cortex A7 processor. And the unusual 1.5gb of RAM. Which is usually only one. Especially for cheaper phones.
The only gripe is the voice quality, many people can hear me just fine, but they seem to sound almost "robotic", but I can still deal with it. The Hyrdo Edge's reception was a little better I must say. And with my MSync in the care you really have to crank up the volume to hear people through the speakers. But hey, it works well enough for all you get here. Especially since it's waterproof, shock resistant, and built like a tank.
The main reason for people problems with the phone in the "bad reviews" is because of software issues, not hardware. The phone had to have an update when released because of a bad echoing problem with voice calls, but has since been fixed. Also ALL non contract phones have freezing, crashing, and small quirks, no matter what kind you get. That's just how their services work. And the phones are made for that specific carrier. So sorry for being long winded, but I'll end by saying this phone is great. And not soon to be obsolete, since it was just released back in June I believe. Kyocera are some of the godfathers of cell phones (via 90's), next to Nokia and Motorola. So no worries here. If so, Boost will replace it pretty simply. Thus far mine is super fast, and just great overall. Thanks.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Detective Sebastian Castellanos thinks he's investigating a routine mass murder — if such a thing can be routine — but little does he know, he's walking into a cruel and twisted trap that will lead to nothing but horror. In a terrifying chain of events, he witnesses hideous monsters slaughter his fellow officers, moments before he is ambushed and knocked unconscious. Filled with terror and trepidation, he awakens to find himself in a deranged world where horrific creatures wander among the dead. Fighting a mysterious and powerful force, Castellanos must do whatever it takes to survive — even if it means using the diabolical devices of the monsters against it. Do you have what it takes to fight back the anxiety and tension and unravel what's behind this evil force? Will you discover The Evil Within?Don the role of Detective Castellanos, trapped in a horrific and warped world and forced on a frightening journey. Face unthinkable terrors and cruel traps as you struggle to survive with what limited resources you have. This mysterious world won't make it easy on you — everything from corridors, walls and doors to entire buildings change in real time, ensnaring you in a reality full of unknown threats. Only you have the power to break free from the warped machinations that can exist only in nightmares. An intricately woven storyline is combined with cutting-edge lighting and animation techniques, made possible by a customized version of the id Tech 5 engine, for a thrilling experience that challenges you to defeat insurmountable terror. Directed by the father of survival horror, Shinji Mikami, The Evil Within tests your courage by taking you on a journey full of heightened tension and unspeakable horror.
Posted by: jermus
from fairmont wv
First off i should say, at this point in time forget next gen, PS3 AND 360 are really still showing they have some good life in them after all. So PS4, and Xbox One have a few more polygons, textures, details etc (whoopi). This game is great, but I... like many people at first didn't feel that way initially. I actually had some trepidation at first about the small download size on PSN, and pretty much thought the game would just look and play horribly. I'm glad that I was wrong. It's no mystery how the game starts unless you've been living in a cave since last year, and haven't seen a single gameplay video. But actually playing it instead of seeing it played is another story. Would I say this is "as" exciting as the first time I played RE4, well in some ways yes, and some no.
The game definitely has all the feel of the RE series and the atmosphere, tension and graphics are all top notch. Speaking of graphics, I can't believe that a 6.6gig file can put out details like they did with this. I usually go for 3rd party titles on 360 or my gaming PC, but decided to give it a go since I already had 20bucks on PSNm and it was only 53.99 for PS Plus Members. To my great surprise the graphics are staggering, very little jagged edges, VERY good attention to detail, VERY few washed out areas, or glitches. Just an occasional clip now and then. As for gameplay, while the Dualshock PS controller has never been my favorite (I favor 360), it does have a good solid feel when moving, and using both analog sticks to aim, look around etc. So I was again, pleasantly surprised. Although that is the only reason for "technically" a 4.5 rating. I still just don't really "like" the controller, but hey it works.
There is really no need to go into the story line, other than demonic forces overpowering the weak (most know this), and dominating the earth. So the story is nothing special. What is special is the "survival horror" aspects of the game, you really ARE fighting to stay alive, and you don't feel macho, or like you over power any of your enemies. You feel like you either need to hide from them, sneak up on them , go around, or face them head on. And all of these qualities work with TEW. I actually do like the stealth of sneaking up on a zombie/demon and stabbing them in the head with a knife. And burning the body (if you choose) is also a new interesting feature I have not seen in games. So I'm just heading into chapter 3, but felt so good about the game as a whole I don't need to finish it, to know I'm going to have a blast going through all 24 levels or so. However many there are. I just know reviewers have said it's 20+ hours. So that works for me, and I'll be working on it for a while.
So good controls (even though I prefer the other), GREAT graphics for last gen, steady gameplay, good pacing, and great atmosphere make The Evil Within a winner in my game library. I also must mention I got it for PC to see how much hype there is behind the great graphics, and if they could get a LOT better. My conclusion is, not really. I mean yes the PC is vastly superior, but the controls for these 3rd person types of games, aren't really best suited for PC. Also there aren't that many "tweaks" to adjust graphical setting on the PC version. And all the consoles, and PC are locked at 30 frames per second. Which I could care less, as long as the game is good. So yes PC does look stunning and it's some of the best graphics I've seen to date, even though it doesn't demand a really "high end" graphics card. Don't be mislead by the specs posted on various sites, if you do want the PC version. But I really like this on console, and my 55 inch Samsung LED. And with PS4 and Xbone, I'm sure it looks better, but nothing jaw dropping I'm sure. That won't happen for a while, which is why I haven't made the jump yet. So get this for 360 or PS3, you definitely will NOT be disappointed. I know if I woke up with my head sewn to the carpet tomorrow morning I wouldn't/couldn't be more surprised than I am right now (courtesy of Chevy Chase). So back to the game, enjoy!!. Later
I would recommend this to a friend!
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HP Pavilion 17-e117dx Laptop: Optimize your workflow with help from this laptop's large 17.3" display, which clearly displays content and allows you to move browser and application windows around your digital desktop. An HDMI output makes it easy to connect an external HDTV or HD monitor (sold separately) for expanded workspace.Learn more about the New Windows ›
Posted by: jermus
from fairmont wv
Great computer,, beats the competition hands down. I bought the Asus for 229$ on sale they had at first, and believe me you DO get what you pay for. Cheap, lousy keys, ethernet port went bad, slow, fan wouldn't work, would idle hot, and the list goes on. So word to the wise, DON'T purchase that laptop. Spend the extra money on this. You get a much faster (better) processor, even though it's a 3rd Generation, really no difference. Don't even bother with the Dual Core Celerons by the way.
Big screen, which is becoming scarce today, it is bulky, but it stays very very cool, and isn't really all that heavy. DVD Burner's are also going the way of the doe doe it seems, very convenient here. Lots of programs you can actually "use". Also this I3 is clocked at 2.6ghz, and has 2 psychical cores, and 2 virtual. So it's nearly as fast as my Core 2 Quad 9400 on my gaming Desktop. So runs really smooth with no lag. Is shiny black on the interior but really doesn't show fingerprints, also the nice silky silver finish on the sides and top also don't show any prints. So overall for the money, "got it when it was on sale for $329, now it's $399, which is still a great price. As I said my only gripe is the speakers aren't quite loud enough, especially for music. A little louder for movies it seems. Not bad, but you have to crank them all the way up to really utilize them well. Also a lot more ports than most computers in this price range, and it's built very solid, good materials, doesn't feel cheap at all. So kudos HP for a great budget laptop, with a large screen.
Btw, I understand every company makes their own "cheap" computers, but the Asus and Toshiba budget laptops are just riddled with problems. People write reviews way to soon, praising them, give them another month. You'll see why you should have spent the extra money. Get this one, it's certainly worth it, and then some.
What's great about it: I3 processor, fast, big screen, solid build, lots of ports, DVD burner
What's not so great: Speakers could be a bit louder
I would recommend this to a friend!
Display
4
Performance
5
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Asus X551MAV-RCLN06 Laptop: This lightweight laptop is ideal for home, office and student use. It is portable and offers plenty of available space to store photos, music and videos and enough RAM for multitasking.
Posted by: jermus
from fairmont wv
I've been an Acer fan for a long time, but had Asus parts when building laptops. I like Asus because they use all of their own parts, motherboard, RAM, DVD Burner etc. They are also right next to Macbooks when it comes to reliability scores. This laptop is great for all your basic needs, it's no I7 or even Pentium Dual Core, but it does the job. The Celeron Dual-Core processors are just above the Atom's which were used in many Netbooks. But a bit faster clock speeds. It's great for web browsing, Office, HD Videos, Music (speakers are very loud), great for the price.
Also the Celeron does an excellent job at power consumption, runs quiet and the battery (which is built in) gets up to 4hrs, depending on what you're doing and your screen brightness. Speaking of that, the screen is just the right brightness, and has excellent clarity. A few drawbacks, as even with expensive laptops are that most today are made with very cheap plastics. But then again they can take a beating, because lets face it, none are made of steal. So typing feels cheap, and when doing so you can feel the hollowed body of the unit. Not really a huge deal. The mouse is smooth to touch, a little crazy sometimes, and the mouse buttons themselves take some getting use too. I should also mention you get a full number keypad, and it doesn't run hot, you can barely even hear it running.
So if you want the best price that beats Chromebooks, and you get a full laptop (DVD-Burner, which is becoming rare), you can't beat this deal. Toshiba has fallen, and HP, well IMO is just junk, and has a horrible track record. So while this is no Macbook or even a high end laptop, it gets the job done. Maybe a little slower, but for a cheaper price than a new cell phone!!!! Great wireless as well I must say. I should have bought 2. Perhaps?
What's great about it: Light, Great Speakers, Good Display, Stays Cool, Runs Smooth
What's not so great: Feels Cheap, Touch Pad is Good But Quirky, Needs 1 more USB
I would recommend this to a friend!
Display
4
Performance
4
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Motorola Moto G No-Contract Cell Phone for Boost Mobile: This phone's screen stays protected from everyday scratches and bumps, great for someone who is busy with work or play. Listen to FM stations when out and about, and stay prepared by creating a hotspot for other devices wherever needed.
Posted by: jermus
from fairmont wv
Age:35-44
Phone size:Compact
First off this is a budget phone, I own a Kyocera Hydro Edge and it's been great, it's waterproof in up to 3.5 feet of water for 30 minutes. Very tough if you drop it, gorilla glass etc. I thought I would try this out, but didn't dare deactivate my phone to try it. After getting a new number, and making comparisons, I realized this phone just isn't that much different than the Kyocera, also it's NOT waterproof. Same loud speakers, same speed even though mine is a dual core, and this is a quad core. So I really was not impressed with it by comparison at all. Many people complain about the Kyocera issues, but i've had 0. This Motorola is a "nice" phone but just unecessary for me. The biggest problem is that there is no SD card, it's just 8 gigs of internal memory. Which is great until your phone crashes or you have to reboot your phone (which happens a lot), to original factory condition. Then unless you back up (good luck) all your information, contacts, pictures etc are gone for good. Mine is expandable up to 32gb, and I bought a card today. So no worries here. So don't let the specs fool you, it has good service, but the 3G is still mediocre at best. Also the Quad Core is exactly the same speed as the dual core, so don't be fooled. Read many reviews on website and the pros all have he same thing to say. It's still a basic phone. Mine is nothing special but you can't drown it, and it's just as fast, great call quality, same cam, but expandable.
What's great about it: Loud Speakerphone, compact, decent speed, decent screen
What's not so great: Wireless signal, NO expandable memory, slower than most
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Picture Quality
2
Battery Life
3
Sound Quality
3
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Enjoy next-generation gaming with the Quantum Break Xbox One bundle. Along with a Cirrus White Xbox One console and controller, this special edition bundle contains full-game downloads of Quantum Break and the award winning Alan Wake, letting you immediately enjoy these action-oriented titles. Immerse yourself in unique gaming experiences with this Quantum Break Xbox One bundle.
Overall
5 out of 5
5 out of 5a Great console
By TD1983
I like the white color a lot better than the black.
jermus
fairmont wv
It's the same
April 11, 2016
Color has nothing to do with how the/or a console plays!! Why do people keep writing reviews like this. Write about the product. Not the color of it.
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Enter into the darkness to fight on the side of right when you play Dark Souls III: Day One Edition for Xbox One. This third person action RPG lets you immerse yourself in compelling storylines and arm your characters with ancient weaponry. With new magic options, Dark Souls III: Day One Edition combines mystical powers with brute strength.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Bad graphics
By danwang
Japanese games don't run well with Xbox one cause of lack of graphics and fps dipped to single digit. Better off get the ps4 version
jermus
fairmont wv
Truth
April 13, 2016
I own an Xbox One and even back in the 360 days Dark Souls always ran better on PS3. Developers don't try very hard to fully optimize these games on Xbox One Systems. Fact not fiction, just like why PS4 has never had Forza or Gears. Two different sets of talents, and two VERY different architectures. The same in some cases, but for games like this, NOPE. Framerates are awful on this version, way down in the 20's at points.
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Enjoy increased productivity with this exceptionally slim, ultralight ASUS VivoBook notebook. The Intel Pentium quad-core processor and an integrated Intel graphics card ensure fast, responsive computing performance that deliver crisp, clear graphics in this ASUS VivoBook notebook.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Waste of Money!!
By MichelleSays
Bought this yesterday after it was referred by a member at best buy.. and it's GARBAGE.. I just wanted something simple to do one or two things on (I don't download or stream or play games or anything) and I primarily use ONE program (for my cricut vinyl machine) and it froze up on me 2 times last night in an hour after starting it and ctrl+alt+delete wouldn't even work.. I had to hold power button to get it to shut completely off.. This is going back today!!!!
jermus
fairmont wv
Windows 10
July 7, 2016
Just remember Windows 10 if the final operating system from Microsoft, it will just do constant updates from now on. These will cause the computer to slow down, even freeze. I still use Windows 8, have 0 problems. I refuse to upgrade to 10. IMO it's just horrible, and bogs down even the fastest of machines.
CITT-Compute Technician here.
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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 twice
By Hpdm
I had to return it because it would not turn on.. the one I got for replacement has a problem with the spacebar. I'm returning it again and buying a different one
jermus
fairmont wv
Yeah
July 21, 2016
Honestly Lenovo are NOT what they use to be...this thing is nice, but they don't last. My dad has had one for not even 2 years, and it has ALL kinds of problems. And it was a higher end model.
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Enjoy increased productivity with this exceptionally slim, ultralight ASUS VivoBook notebook. The Intel Pentium quad-core processor and an integrated Intel graphics card ensure fast, responsive computing performance that deliver crisp, clear graphics in this ASUS VivoBook notebook.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Just replace HDD to SSD
By MIRO
I have replaced HDD to SSD and now is good enough to do my regular basics.
Cons: I have to remove all screws from the bottom and whole bottom cover.Only one screw was holding hard drive base. Bought PNY SSD from Best Buy also, unfortunately cloning software included with hard drive is not cloning properly so I had to install fresh windows and touch pad stop working while installing because of lack of driver so usb mouse come handy.After installing windows computer download necessary drivers and touch pad start working again
Cons: I have to remove all screws from the bottom and whole bottom cover.Only one screw was holding hard drive base. Bought PNY SSD from Best Buy also, unfortunately cloning software included with hard drive is not cloning properly so I had to install fresh windows and touch pad stop working while installing because of lack of driver so usb mouse come handy.After installing windows computer download necessary drivers and touch pad start working again
jermus
fairmont wv
Nah
July 23, 2016
Then you void the warranty, even if it's an extended one, unless you pay a LOT of money for someone like ME, or the Geek Squad to install it. Even still, it might. Asus make all of their own parts which is why they are very reliable (stock), so I think paying another 100$ or more for an SSD is pretty pointless. Just get another more expensive, faster laptop. Also SSD's are overrated, and these don't come with discs. You'll have to back up the restore partition on the HDD in the computer first. And then HOPE it transfers on to the SSD. Just my opinion.
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Enjoy increased productivity with this exceptionally slim, ultralight ASUS VivoBook notebook. The Intel Pentium quad-core processor and an integrated Intel graphics card ensure fast, responsive computing performance that deliver crisp, clear graphics in this ASUS VivoBook notebook.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Does not respond to commands & it quit last Sunday
By DesertJim
Mouse pad gave problems so I got a real mouse which helped. Still the screen often does not respond to the mouse, i.e., click on a box & start typing & nothing happens or check boxes & the checks do not show up. Also, it hangs at times where nothing can be done then after several seconds to a couple of minutes it resumes. Two days ago that "hang" ended w/ a black screen and could not get it back until the next day. Battery logo would sometimes save it is powered but not charging even though it was plugged in...pushing harder on the connectors did not fix that.
jermus
fairmont wv
Window 10
August 3, 2016
They just rolled out a new Windows 10 update, unfortunately everything you described is a driver issues. The mouse pad will freeze or be unresponsive during updates. And the screen goes black because it's updating your Video Driver. The hanging is definitely updates. This major update is a very large file, and it just rolled out 2 days ago for all windows devices. So you should give it time. That's why I don't like windows 10, but you don't really have a choice if you want a new PC. That or get a Mac Book.
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HP Laptop: Experience high-powered computing on the go with this HP notebook. Store your favorite videos or music on the 500GB hard drive, and watch HD movies displayed via its AMD Radeon R4 graphics card. The AMD quad-core A6 processor and 4GB of RAM in this HP notebook let it handle your heaviest multitasking workloads.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5No Dual band Wifi and No Bluetooth
By JohnnyHD
from California
No Dual band Wifi and No Bluetooth Hp is really cutting corners i think Lenovo gives you more for the same amount of money you spent on Hp's
jermus
fairmont wv
Umm
January 3, 2017
Actually it DOES have blue tooth. One of the few that does. Look under your settings.
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Record 4K video and take dynamic panoramic images with this Samsung Galaxy S8+. Protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and IP68 certified, this device makes an ideal multimedia companion in challenging environments. Take dynamic pictures with the Samsung Galaxy S8+ sensitive 12MP dual-lens camera and use its integrated facial recognition technology to keep sensitive information safe.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Would you or should you buy One?
By REBoland
Pickup preordered phone on 4/21. Once Best buy was done setting up the phone part, it was up to me to get all the apps, file, contacts, photos, etc off my old phone Note 4 on to new phone s8 Plus.
With my old phone having 32gb and my new phone have 64gb there was no worrying about bring able to get everything from my old phone to my new phone.
First I used ATT Mobile Transfer app over Wi-Fi but was limited to 16gb for transfer, which of core I had more then that, so unchecked a few things and off it went transferring for old to new over my home WIFI said would take 1 hour and a half, with AC net work only took about 45 minutes. Then ran again to get my videos transferred. But ran into a problem my video alone were over the max 16gb limit. So went with Samsung Smart Switch over WI-FI (note can do USB cable too)which had no limits and took a long time but transferred all my apps, file, contacts, photos, etc to new Phone. Then only took a few minutes for everything to be installed and setup on new phone.
First I used ATT Mobile Transfer app over Wi-Fi but was limited to 16gb for transfer, which of core I had more then that, so unchecked a few things and off it went transferring for old to new over my home WIFI said would take 1 hour and a half, with AC net work only took about 45 minutes. Then ran again to get my videos transferred. But ran into a problem my video alone were over the max 16gb limit. So went with Samsung Smart Switch over WI-FI (note can do USB cable too)which had no limits and took a long time but transferred all my apps, file, contacts, photos, etc to new Phone. Then only took a few minutes for everything to be installed and setup on new phone.
This phone is fast, so much faster then my Note 4. Now looking and the size of the phone the s8 plus is just as tall but not as wide compared to my Note 4. But I found if so much easer to use with one hand due to the narrow body. Battery life has been very good up at 4 am and is now almost 11 am and at 71%, now I have not been using it every minute since I work up but I have been collecting game rewards every hour or so and playing a few other games between collecting rewards.
Talked on Phone for about 40 minutes and no problems, clear sound and not dropped while driving about 20 miles across town.
So after only one day I would recommend the you should by One! With the monthly program service that ATT does it is affordable for most. Thank you for reading!
jermus
fairmont wv
Hmm
April 25, 2017
Why in the world would ANYONE pay nearly 1000$ for a PHONE!!?? Just curious?
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Get unlimited entertainment on your schedule with this Toshiba 49-inch 4K TV. Smart connectivity means this TV can connect your network using integrated Wi-Fi to access a wide range of shows without wires, and 4K resolutions let you enjoy them in incredible detail. High contrast ratios and LED backlighting mean this Toshiba 49-inch 4K TV gives you vivid colors.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Yeah right!!!
By steph
I purchased this tv after sitting out for over 12 hrs at best buy during black Friday 2016. I have lupus so that was a task for me just to get a good deal but I sacrificed it anyway because I'm unemployed due to my health and have very little extra money for a brand new tv. Anyway, we got it home and to my dismay the picture quality is poor, IMO, its bright and not 4K quality even on HD channels or using a good dvd player to watch movies, Setup with the android cell phone was a chore (none too fun), and our iPhone, ipad or microsoft laptop forget about it...it took over 1hr to figure out that you needed to add google chrome search engine or other apps that were in a different version already on the devices. After setup we were finally able to watch the tv but the sound quality was low and we had to turn the tv up to level 25 or 30 to hear a casted program. After all of this 48hrs later I'm sleeping as this tv is in my room and I jumped up out of my sleep because someone is talking in my house. The tv is off but the sound was going for about 5 secs. I was almost livid as it takes me forever to get asleep due to meds and lupus. Anyway, I blew it off but kept it in mind and said to myself if it happens again I'm taking it back because foresight is better than hindsight any day. Well later that night on wed exactly 7 days later (btw I didn't put the tv up til 4 days after purchase, so this is after 3 days of use) it did that sound coming thru with no picture again and almost made me fall out of my very high bed. If I keep this tv with all of these signs and it goes out its not best buys or Toshibas fault....ITS MINE!!! I'm very upset and I hope they can give me a comparable tv for the same price or all of my sitting out for hours with lupus was done in vain. Returning today!!
jermus
fairmont wv
Well
June 2, 2017
I had a girlfriend pass away back in 2011 from severe lupus. And not to sound harsh, but the last thing on her mind was using her money to purchase a "new TV". Also why would you sit for 12 hrs on Black Friday, knowing you have this condition. And that you're unemployed. IMO, if you can sit and wait (outside) for 12 hrs to purchase this, surely you can work a job, that's 8hrs or less. Or you should have had someone else get it for you. So I don't think anyone's going to feel sorry for you, when they read your review. Also my girlfriend worked up until the day she died. Yes it was hard, and she had to sit down a lot during her shift. But she did it. So when I read this, it's very much and insult to her. And hurtful that you would use that as an excuse. Especially to buy a TV!! Sorry get your priorities straight bud. Thanks
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Lenovo 320-15ABR Laptop: Stay on top of work with this Lenovo IdeaPad notebook. Its AMD processor and 8GB of DDR RAM provide powerful multitasking features, and its AMD Radeon graphics card creates crisp, clear images on the 15.6-inch screen. This Lenovo IdeaPad notebook includes a 1TB hard drive to store photographs and documents.
Is this laptop good for programming?
No the AMD series even though semi-speedy are no I5 or even i7, which is what you'll definitely need. Spend a little more and get one of those. If you notice all AMD series processors are very cheap in PC's. That's why. Also some are just to slow to even use for everyday tasks.
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Enjoy increased productivity with this exceptionally slim, ultralight ASUS VivoBook notebook. The Intel Pentium quad-core processor and an integrated Intel graphics card ensure fast, responsive computing performance that deliver crisp, clear graphics in this ASUS VivoBook notebook.
Is this 5.0 GHz ready
No as it says in the description it's wireless G/N. But A/C is just mainly for better range anyways.
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Enjoy increased productivity with this exceptionally slim, ultralight ASUS VivoBook notebook. The Intel Pentium quad-core processor and an integrated Intel graphics card ensure fast, responsive computing performance that deliver crisp, clear graphics in this ASUS VivoBook notebook.
is this touchscreen?
Several years after his last adventure, retired fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, is forced back into the world of thieves. With the stakes much more personal, Drake embarks on a globe-trotting journey in pursuit of a historical conspiracy behind a fabled pirate treasure. His greatest adventure will test his physical limits, his resolve, and ultimately what he's willing to sacrifice to save the ones he loves.
Will BestBuy do a midnight release for this game?
Asus Laptop: Battle your way to the top when you play on this laptop, which offers 2GB of dedicated graphics and 8GB of memory to smoothly display your graphics-intensive games in 1080p resolution. House a variety of gaming applications, documents and music files on the 1TB hard drive. The backlit keyboard helps ensure accurate typing in dim lighting.
ZX50VW vs G501JW
Which of these models is better and why?
This one is better, lighter, smaller, same GPU, and u can upgrade to 16gb which NO game needs. This thing is an absolute beast.
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fairmont wv
Take up to 2TB of data on the go with this Toshiba Canvio Connect HDTC720XK3C1 USB 3.0/2.0 hard drive, which features an internal shock sensor to protect your files. Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps ensure fast performance.
Does this come with AC power plug? Will it work with DVR as backup?
I need a backup HD for my DVR box & was told I need one with external power (ability to plug into wall outlet)...it won't be able to be powered off my DVR power supply. Will this model work for that purpose to backup my shows & movies to transfer to my new DVR?
USB only, unless you have USB on your DVR, no.
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fairmont wv
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storage for windows tablet
could i use this as storage for a windows tablet?,and if possible how can i do it?I have a 32gb windows 8.1 tablet with a USB 3.0 port(Winbook Tablet)and i just want to add storage for videos,photos,and other things(not apps)...thank you
Nah pay like another 10 bucks and get a full 500gb HDD or 1 tb for a little more. These things aren't worth it, small yes, but I prefer the HDD's. Especially for the price!!
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