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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.
Posted by: jermus
from fairmont wv
First off let me say that Windows 10 is the biggest mistake since the release of Windows Millennium nearly 20 years ago. It freezes, it hangs, lags, and about every other thing you can imagine. So most of the time that's what's to blame for slow/bad computing in most PC's today. Then again, PC makers just don't take the pride and dedication they use to into making these machines. Back when Laptops were built like tanks a little less than 10 years ago.
This PC is very nice to look at, but feels very cheap. The keys are quite good to type on, but the sound is just abysmal, and in 2017 there is no excuse for any laptop not to have at least decent sound. And for companies to quit putting them on the bottom of the unit. The resolution as some have said leaves something to be desired. Not so much that it's just 720p, but it's just very bland. Not colorful at all imo. Also Lenovo are notorious for having finicky trackpads that either respond/or not. And this one is no exception. And the A12 is really only on par with higher end I3's, definitely no I5 here. Hence the price. An APU is nowhere near as good as Intel's I series when it comes to everyday processing. Graphically yeah you can play "older" games at low/to medium settings. But this is NOT a gaming machine. You won't run the latest and great games on it. Even on low settings. I think people are mislead. Overall it is an ok computer. I purchased it for my mother to use, but I've used it a bit as well and those are my thoughts. You're really not going to find anything that just runs blazing fast on Windows 10, even though you can disable "updates" I won't disclose how. I'm satisfied with my 2014, 17.3 HP with Windows 8.1. And would love to fine another. But they cost a fortune because they are so sought after now. And Windows 10 is only getting worse, as PC's continue to use slower hardware. Which I have no idea why. So decent built, decent speed, with poor sound and a mediocre screen. that about sums it up. Also Lenovo are not really known for high reliability. Then again these days, what is?
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ASUS VivoBook Max X541SA Laptop: Enjoy an immersive multimedia experience with this ASUS VivoBook Max Series laptop. The 500GB hard drive lets you store plenty of work or personal files, and the 4GB of RAM supports basic multitasking. Stream audio via the Bluetooth 4.0 technology, or watch movies come to life with the Tru2Life Video tech in this ASUS VivoBook Max Series laptop.
Posted by: jermus
from fairmont wv
I had been looking for one of these for quite a long time because for one I like Asus. Mainly because they do very little outsourcing, and make about 90% of their own parts. They also manufacture parts for the biggest part of computers on the market today. Motherboards, graphics cards (for desktops), DVD drives, RAM etc. Also I love the MacBook appearance that this has. And it really is built very well, without being overly heavy, though it is bulky. But that makes it feel a lot less cheap than the materials used. The brushed silver aluminum is great, and doesn't show fingerprints at all. And looks very professional. Other Pros and Cons
Pros
-Great keyboard, although the keys are thick and raised up pretty high, they are very responsive, and that's what I'm typing this review on.
- DVD Drive for this price point is great, just in case
- Bluetooth 4.0, 1 3.0 USB port, 1 2.0 port for fast or basic transfers. A VGA hookup (which is extremely rare on computers today).
- Great sounding speakers, with just enough umph to have some bass without sounding tiny. Also using the blue tooth sounds great.
- The Pentium 1.6ghz processor is a Quad Core not a Dual Core like some reviews have said. No it's not the fastest, but it gets the job done for basics. Actually really zippy/snappy.
- Screen is nice and bright, also dims itself instead of just going to a screen saver.
- USB sleep charging. (charge any device while the PC is in sleep mode).
- Track Pad has been improved a lot, very soft, good finger gesture movements. Also a key to turn it off. Unlike HP. Who have never had that option. And no full size HP's at this price will have Bluetooth, and many not even a DVD drive either. Also many don't come with a full HDD like this one. Which of course is 500gb. I use external storage a lot, so this isn't any issue, and I also own two other more "powerful" computers.
- Computer barely even runs warm, NEVER gets hot at all.
- Boots up fast
Pros
-Great keyboard, although the keys are thick and raised up pretty high, they are very responsive, and that's what I'm typing this review on.
- DVD Drive for this price point is great, just in case
- Bluetooth 4.0, 1 3.0 USB port, 1 2.0 port for fast or basic transfers. A VGA hookup (which is extremely rare on computers today).
- Great sounding speakers, with just enough umph to have some bass without sounding tiny. Also using the blue tooth sounds great.
- The Pentium 1.6ghz processor is a Quad Core not a Dual Core like some reviews have said. No it's not the fastest, but it gets the job done for basics. Actually really zippy/snappy.
- Screen is nice and bright, also dims itself instead of just going to a screen saver.
- USB sleep charging. (charge any device while the PC is in sleep mode).
- Track Pad has been improved a lot, very soft, good finger gesture movements. Also a key to turn it off. Unlike HP. Who have never had that option. And no full size HP's at this price will have Bluetooth, and many not even a DVD drive either. Also many don't come with a full HDD like this one. Which of course is 500gb. I use external storage a lot, so this isn't any issue, and I also own two other more "powerful" computers.
- Computer barely even runs warm, NEVER gets hot at all.
- Boots up fast
CONS-Not many
- Fan can be a little loud, with a slight buzz, but really only if your in a room where you can hear a pin drop. With no other noise.
- Computer runs well, but under heavy load you will notice it slow down. Then again it's not made for heavy video editing, or heavy gaming.
- Webcam (as with most) is very mediocre. VGA only. Also SD card slot is full size, but the card doesn't click in. Minor issue.
- While using Bluetooth it will interfere somewhat with your wireless internet connection. Just slightly slow it down. Which is normal at times.
- Fan can be a little loud, with a slight buzz, but really only if your in a room where you can hear a pin drop. With no other noise.
- Computer runs well, but under heavy load you will notice it slow down. Then again it's not made for heavy video editing, or heavy gaming.
- Webcam (as with most) is very mediocre. VGA only. Also SD card slot is full size, but the card doesn't click in. Minor issue.
- While using Bluetooth it will interfere somewhat with your wireless internet connection. Just slightly slow it down. Which is normal at times.
So other than that I higher recommend this computer for anyone wanting a good basic computer for everyday use. Work, travel, school and what not. Asus is also right under Apple for reliability, which is great. I don't think they've ever been rated below 3 or 4. Much better than Dell or HP. And for 279$ you're just not going to get this much PC for that price. Especially with everything you get. ;o) Enjoy.
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Watch your favorite show on this 40-inch Sharp television. It has composite and USB inputs and three HDMI ports that let you connect multiple devices, and its DTS TruSurround provides clear, natural sound and deep, vibrant bass. This Sharp television has a 60Hz image refresh rate that ensures smoother video.
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5
Better Than The Sony I Took Back (Twice)
on June 30, 2017
Posted by: jermus
from fairmont wv
Surprised? As was I..!! The first Sony I purchased had a bad port where the adapter goes up into the TV, which was very annoying. And at times would just fall out..since it was defying gravity. The second one was fine until about 3 days after I purchased it. A red line was running vertically on the left side of the TV...I actually had to go up and tap the TV in order to get it to go away. So then a week went by and it had 3 horizontal green lines going across the bottom. Bad panel? Yep. I've had a Vizio for 8 years and have never had a single issue with it. So I decided to stay simple.
Saw this on sale for 219$ and thought, why not? Pretty stellar reviews, and Sharp I think have always been a bit underrated. Well I was right, got this home, hooked it up, and no problems. Tweaked the TV to my liking, just like the Vizio and the picture looks great. I have a 360, XB1 and PS4 and I can hook them all up at the same time because this unit has 3 HDMI ports, not 2, like the Sony did. Also the Sony needed constant adjusting to get a decent picture. And even after that it was clear, but the colors were just to painted, and processed looking. Not natural at all, no matter how you adjusted it. Also it had the worst viewing angle of any TV I've ever seen.
The Sharp is basic and that's just what I needed, good (accurate) natural colors, and single button for Game Mode which is great!! And overall the TV is just built much better. Doesn't feel flimsy at all. Also no smart features (or a motherboard) inside like all the new tech today for it to "go bad". Half the reason people have so many problems today is because they put way to much technology in televisions today. A lot of people just want to watch it, plug and play etc. If you want no frills with a great picture for a cheap price, definitely get this. I review a lot of electronics, and I would never steer someone in the wrong direction. Or to get something I wouldn't purchase myself. So get this before they're gone. Great TV!
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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.
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from fairmont wv
Bought this TV on a whim because of the price, well you get what you pay for. I have a PS4, XB1 for 4K, and an old 360. I appreciate all the ports it has and the picture isn't half bad. But isn't that great either, and the 4K really isn't nearly as sharp as on higher end or even mid range TV's. Sure it looks ok, but it's limited. It does NOT upscale any 480p, or 720p content, by using the TV only. So unless you have something like an Xbox One, you won't notice any increase in the quality of the picture. And even with the upscaling through the XB1, it's not that impressive. Mostly in the clarity, and color department. And really, what else is there when it comes to picture quality?
Sound is decent, nothing great. Remote, and menu options are probably the nicest thing about it. Very nice and well built, the TV itself, feels very cheap. And if you look at the price, well it is. So don't expect any great 4K experience. Also this tv does NOT support HDR10. I decided to take it back and get the Sony 49 inch for just 100$ more and just the regular 1080p picture on it, blows the 4K picture on this Toshiba out of the water. I use to love Toshiba computers, but their TV's not so much. So know what your buying before you make this leap. Is it terrible, no, not at all. Is it great? No, far from it. Is it, average, yes, very.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Get everyday computing wherever you with this Lenovo Ideapad 11.6-inch laptop. It includes 32GB of flash storage so that you can store basic files, and 2GB of RAM makes cloud computing a breeze. It also includes a dual-core Intel Celeron processor and Wi-Fi for easy connectivity from this Lenovo Ideapad 11.6-inch laptop.
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When I was toying around with the smaller netbook type laptops in the store, this was/is by far the fastest. I've been using and working on laptops for a long time, and I was pretty blown away actually. Of course the guys there were totally discouraging me from it, which I don't like. I buy what I want, and what I like, I don't mind opinions, but not someone blatantly telling me to stay away from something. So after fooling with it. I showed one of the "techy guys" what this thing could do.
I opened up Microsoft Edge, a 1080p Youtube Video was playing, opened up Media player, playing a song that was on the pc, then opened the camera (which worked great, and tried one more page with heavy ads and a video. Yes the CPU went from 70% to 100% but this was with ALL of that open.And it didn't freeze nor lag at ALL. Needless to say i was impressed and so was he. He actually said wow that's really surprising it could do all of that at once. Especially with 1.86gigs of usable memory. So i picked it up and wow it's still great. Great track pad, blue tooth works great, very clear crisp screen, great a/c wireless etc. Speakers are on the low side but really who buys something like this for killer sound? So this thing is a little multitasking beast, Now for programs, and heavy stuff I highly doubt it. Also it's fanless, so no sound. has 2 3.0 USB ports, full HDMI and SD card for memory expansion. So for the price i got it (114$ plus tax) oh yeah, I highly recommend this. Great product!!
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Enjoy your favorite shows on this Samsung 40-inch 4K Smart TV. The 120Hz refresh rate ensures smooth display, even during complex action scenes, and the 2160p resolution lets you see the smallest details. Multiple ports make it easy to connect gaming systems and media players to this Samsung 40-inch 4K Smart TV.
Posted by: jermus
from fairmont wv
Just to clarify there is no budget 4K that's really going to just wow you out of your seat. Yeah it looks slightly clearer/more crisp. But you really can't take advantage of Native 4K, unless you get a set that is above at least 55 inches. The picture doesn't stretch hardly at all on a small TV like this one. But yes it will look nice. And the upscaling is pretty good as well. Most movies you may see a slight difference, if it's a UHD (Disc) or an actual 4K program. Not upscaled. Upscaling can "improve" the picture somewhat, but it won't be anything a good 1080p can't do.
Also there is one above this for just a little more money. The 6300 for 399$. It's slightly better as I've seen my cousins, who is an avid gamer. And for gamers wanting actual HDR 10, mainly from an Xbox One S or PS4 Pro, this isn't going to cut it. It actually will make the picture look worse in some cases. And darken it a lot. Even with Netflix content. So make sure you talk to a BB Home Theater expert to get the one that's right for you. I got this for my son (for college) because it's cheap, and does support 4K. And he does game a bit.
But for those wanting the "real deal". you'll have to pay over the 1000$ mark to get the most incredible experience you can get. But for 99% of the population, this is a good introduction to what 4K is all about. Even though it won't be close to the "norm". until about 2020 (at least). So yes it's a good deal for ordinary, average TV watchers who want to see movies upscaled. Or DO own a UHD player. Great price, decent colors, and fairly reliable. From what i know. Though I have a 7 year old Vizio I paid 500$ for back in 2009. Which was a top tier TV back then, and obviously still is, given it's life span. And the gorgeous picture it still puts out.
So when it goes I'll get something. 4K?? Maybe, maybe not. It will have to match what I have now. And the last 4K I tried. Samsungs 6300 55 Inch, just did not impress me that much. So I returned it. Because it was cheaply made, and still a budget 4K TV. And the picture wasn't all that impressive. Also because 4K content is so scarce, still. But if you need a new TV have at it. I don't need one yet, so I'm content. Enjoy!! It is a good price. Just don't expect, visual miracles.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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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.
Posted by: jermus
from fairmont wv
I've worked on computers since the 90's, I first started noticing lots of Asus motherboards, graphics cards etc. later on. So then I found out they made their own parts for their pc's. Which is great. About the only 3rd party part you'll get is the HDD. Other than that it's all Asus. They rate number 3 now, and have always been good. As of 2016, they rate right under Apple and Dell, although I still don't like Dell products.
This is just right for web surfing, downloading, watching movies, yes even 1080p mkv files, no lag. And is a full on laptop to boot. Not just a little underpowered type of netbook. The Pentium Quad Core is great, and can compare with many "budget" i3 processors, since it uses 4 actual cores, instead of just a dual core (with hyperthreading). Also every PC I've ever used with windows 10, even my gaming rig is slower. It's just a resource hog, so you have to get use to it.
When you get a PC like this with lots of bloatware, go under your control panel and delete what you don't need. Which would be anything Avast, or Macafee, since it has Windows Defender built in, which is stellar for catching any type of malware. And Windows 10 is very secure in itself. Also, get rid of Dropbox, and Asus Online Storage since it ends up costing in the long run anyway. Once you do this restart the PC, and it will run MUCH MUCH faster. This one did, for sure. But remember it's constantly updating, even small things,everyday. And since it's the last version of Windows ever to be made, it will continue to do so.
This thing is great, very Macbook looking, though cheaper feeling, mainly the keys, and hollow body. But still a nice solid/decent feel. All laptops today feel this way to be honest. Speakers a LOUD, overly so. But sound great for music and movies. DVD burner is a plus, in case people still need it. Doesn't run hot, but the fan can be a little loud. Which isn't a bad thing.
So that's about it, Asus are a great brand, and most people who have issues don't realize its the software, NOT the PC itself. Not to say it never is, but it's rare. Especially freezes, black screens etc. Have to do with driver updates etc. So just be patient with it, don't expect it to fly right out of the box, give it time to break itself in. You won't be disappointed. My 2 year old 17.3 HP keys went out about 6 months after I had it. I still use it hooked up to my big TV, but that gets old. About 6 keys or so bit the dust, and 2 just came off.So I recommend steering clear of them. They dropped from like 2 down to 8. So I would stick with this or if you must Dell. And Lenovo are good as well.
So tech savy, computer engineer here sighing off. Hope this helps(ed). Thanks.
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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.
Customer Rating
3
A Great Swan Song For Uncharted-40 Year Old Gamer
on May 10, 2016
Posted by: jermus
from fairmont wv
I preordered this game about a month ago, seeing as I liked playing the last 3 games and found them to be pretty enjoyable. I remembering seeing Drakes Fortune back when it was coming out in 2007, I was pretty stoked back then. I was going on 32, now I'm 40. So no this isn't some child reviewing the game after just playing a little and spouting out a few words. So I played the first and though, yeah it's not bad.. I liked 2 a little better and 3 even better than that I think because of it's shorter length, and the fact you play as a team. Yes I know many favor 2, and will think I'm insane, but that's what I felt about them. Also I liked the Jason Stathamesct'/Charlie Cutter character a lot. Well other than the beautiful scenery, and incredible character models not a lot has changed here. It's the same old Drake being drawn out of retirement after being married to the games blonde sweetheart Elena. Now he's fishing out old cargo from the bottom of the rivers. playing with toy guns and shooting at cardboard cutouts attached to string. And playing Crash Bandicoot, for more fun. Though his longing for adventure continues in his head.
I think most have played it, and/or watched Twitch and Youtube videos, so some spoilers aren't going to kill anything. After his brother Sam takes off in the beginning, you are thrown into a prison fight scene. This shows off the much improved controls (somewhat), and the many quicktime events that you'll be using through the game. A tutorial of sorts. Then you get a little practice for climbing, when one of the guards let's you out. You go to an old castle, where you find an old Crucifix. After this the game goes kind of slow. The only real "shooting" action being the short boat scene I forgot to mention(at the beginning) with very little gunplay, and then you play as Sam when he returns to tell you why he's been "playing dead" for the last 15 years. That's about as far as I'll go with the story.
Speaking of gunplay, you have the option to turn autolock on/or off. For new players I recommend on, since aiming, and shooting were never Uncharteds strong suit. Though in general as I said it has improved. Later in the game guys are as many say "bullet sponges" and do take a little more time to kill, unless you land that great head shot. Which is fairly easy. So instead of going through the whole game piece by piece, I'll just list, what I think are the strengths and weaknesses. Instead of pros and cons. Which is really one and the same.
STRENGHS
- Amazing graphics, though in some areas, especially scene one they seem slightly downgraded, compared to some of the other beautiful landscapes. I still think Ryse Son Of Rome (Crytek are still graphical masters), The Order 1886, Rise Of The Tomb Raider (a favorite of mine), Rachet and Clank, Assassins Creed Unity (yeah bad but beautiful), and Quantum Break still stack up pretty nicely against this. Though things here may be slightly more crisp, as Naughty Dog has had PLENTY of years to get it right.
- Amazing graphics, though in some areas, especially scene one they seem slightly downgraded, compared to some of the other beautiful landscapes. I still think Ryse Son Of Rome (Crytek are still graphical masters), The Order 1886, Rise Of The Tomb Raider (a favorite of mine), Rachet and Clank, Assassins Creed Unity (yeah bad but beautiful), and Quantum Break still stack up pretty nicely against this. Though things here may be slightly more crisp, as Naughty Dog has had PLENTY of years to get it right.
-The action motion capture cutscenes look amazing, not just prerendered and recorded as in the past. The only thing I've seen as good are the games mentioned above. Especially The Order, and Rise Of The TR. Uncharted takes the cake on this one though. Facial muscles, sweat, clothing effects etc. All look great
- I think the length is just right, I skipped a few movie parts because I got the gist of them, so it clocked in at about 11 hours or so for me, that's on easy. But I really have no interest in playing through the game again. Maybe in another 6 months? Definitely didn't buy it for multiplayer, as most wouldn't. And the fact mines digital, I can go back whenever I like.
- The new stealth feature, and being able to "see/sense" you're enemies around you (outlined in yellow) is a welcome change here. Borrowed heavily from Assassins Creed Black Flag. Which is great.
WEAKNESSES
- Gunplay, and combat while improved still aren't really as smooth as I thought they would be. But some amazing physics are used during battle that make it very cool. So this is only somewhat of a weakness. The main thing is I don't think there is enough fighting, not nearly as much as the first two games. Though I think Naughty Dog were going for a more movie like presentation here, than just a sandbox shooter.
- Gunplay, and combat while improved still aren't really as smooth as I thought they would be. But some amazing physics are used during battle that make it very cool. So this is only somewhat of a weakness. The main thing is I don't think there is enough fighting, not nearly as much as the first two games. Though I think Naughty Dog were going for a more movie like presentation here, than just a sandbox shooter.
- Very little exploration. Compared to RIse Of The TR (Yes I know it's a sin to mention the "RIVAL"), but this game is actually pretty linear, and it's very easy to figure out where to go. And the puzzles are basically just trial and error. Nothing that you will need a guide for, or to look up on youtube. In previous games I got stuck in certain areas, in this one, not once. NOTE-This is NOT an open world game. It has set pieces, and while it's bigger than the games before it, don't think you'll be playing The Witcher 3 or Just Cause 2/3 here. Though that would have been great. But it's not that type of game.
- No upgrade system, something Uncharted has never had. Still picking up random weapons, throwing them down, and grabbing ammo. Though it's done much better this time around. Not nearly as clumsy as the first 3.
- There is a bit of screen tearing, even with the patch. My version was a pre-ordered digital download. Which clocked in at about 48 gigs or so. Though I have a 50mb connection with 150mb blast, so this wasn't an issue (speed wise). Also the motion blur is pretty intense, I didn't really mind it in most cases, but in some areas it's a bit distracting. Only a few small areas of lag. Which is great for a game with this much graphical prowess.
- The Story is good, not great. Helping Nathan's brother Sam get an ancient Pirate Treasure to save his live while clever, isn't really that original. At it's core it's the characters, how they feel about each other, the task at hand, and the reactions they have are really amazing. So in some ways you may be reminded of Heavy Rain and Until Dawn, with much more action and adventure. But still a lot of triangles and circles popping up on the screen. I would say this is in between a weakness and a strength.
So is the game good? Yes of course, it's Uncharted. Is it GOTY material, no. Though it may get it because of all the stellar reviews, and the fact most of the great games seem to be coming out in 2017. I think Naughty Dog have made one of the best sequels you'll ever get. Though I thought the end of the third was it. And never expected it to continue. Since I'm a casual gamer anyway, I wasn't concerned. Casual meaning I only usually play games I think/or know I'll like, and don't try out many new franchise. Though I have tried a few this gen. So yes the game is fun, and it's probably the best in the series because of it's eye candy. And the controls are much better this time around. I just think it lacks the classic feel the other games had. The Train Scene is unparallelled, along with a few others, like the escape sequence in 3. Where Drake and Sully are escaping the burning old burning mansion as it collapses around them. The intense sequences in this game are good, but to me not that memorable. I guess because I was kind of expecting it after all these years. The Clock Tower area is by far the best in this game.
I know my review seems long winded, but this is just what I took in from playing through the game. And about the only other Exclusive I was looking forward to. I think Gears 4 is about the only other one, since I'm older, I just don't have the time or patience, to sit through a lot of games. But this was worth it. Though it has it's flaws it's still a good game. As some folks mentioned, yes there is a LOT of climbing, maybe a bit to much in some aspects. But using the new rope/hook is actually very easy, and pretty fun. All of these games owe/pay homage to Indiana Jones, from back in the day. For those who never played it back in 2003, if you can find it, play Indiana Jones And The Emperors Tomb, still a great game. That holds true to the movies. Though you'll scouf at dated graphics, it's still a blast. So for all players of Uncharted, enjoy. For the new players you may want to go back and revisit, or replay the other games to get the maximum enjoyment of this one. Hats off to Naughty Dog, they did a great job here. But I'd still like another Crash Bandicoot to be honest. I think many would agree with me. I love these types of games, but I also love old school. Rachet and Clank were ok for me, but never really my style. And well personally, I didn't care for The Last Of Us. So goodbye Uncharted. It's been a fun ride. And let's hope Naughty Dog has some new fresh franchise up it's sleeve, for the future.
NOTE:I give it a 3.5, though Best Buy won't seem to ever let us do halves. Also be respectful, and don't troll a 40 year old guy. Especially you kids who have nothing better to do than sit and criticize people for not praising it like the second coming of The Lord. Or who have never even played it. It's just a game, remember that. Thanks.
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Asus Laptop: Chiclet keys and an HD display let you work and play with ease, while a 500GB hard drive stores videos, photos, music and more. The integrated webcam makes connecting with family and friends simple.
Posted by: jermus
from fairmont wv
After working on computers for many years, I have built and repaired many. A lot of people don't know before Asus were really big into laptops they did/and still do make "parts" for computers. Also a lot of people know them for their high end gaming laptops. This is as basic as you can find, but for the price, (199$) on sale you can't beat it.
All the small type, "netbook" computers at this price range lack the extra two gigs of ram. This also has a DVD/CD writer/burner/ and a 500gb HDD. Something else the HP Stream, Acer Cloudbook, among others lack. Especially just having small amounts of flash memory. So while this may have the same basic Celeron Dual Core processor. It's no nearly the slouch of the fore mentioned. Nor is it nearly as bad as most AMD's at the mid 200$ price range.
Intel's chips (even slower models) are always better. Also Windows 10 is a HUGE resource hog, and is always usually doing some type of update in the background. Also uninstalling Macafee is a must, since Windows Defender (built in under your Control Panel), is really all the protection you need. The screen is decent, not the brightest, but adequate. The speakers are great, very loud with a lot of bass. And the keyboard is good, not necessarily high end, but good separation and response from the "chicklet" keys themselves. Which I like a lot.
On one last note, Asus is an extremely reliable brand, as I stated above because they manufacture their own motherboards, HDDs, RAM etc. Which is great. Very little 3rd party parts found (if any). Also every brand has their basic/budget/lower end laptops. But this I've found is one of the best. Yes it sounds a bit hollow while typing, and the build isn't super solid. But all laptops are made of pure plastic materials anyway. So it shouldn't have to have a sticker saying handle with care. So basically that's it. Decent speed for browsing, facebook, music, netflix, MS Office, very light games etc. Also the speed of your internet and the browser you're using has a great effect on performance. Expect a little lag though no matter what, since it's an energy efficient machine. Other pluses, track pad OFF button, full size keyboard, USB 3.0/and 2.0, card reader in the front, HDMI. So I can't really see anyone complaining about this machine. Unless you get a lemon. Btw, my so called "reliable" HP, that's about a year and a half old. Well, about 7 keys went bad only 6 months after I purchased it. Keyboard would cost more to replace than I paid for it. So now it's hooked up to my LED tv, where i use it for higher end tasks. Much like a desktop (with an external) keyboard. Technically it's not a notebook anymore. So that's why I bought this. Hard to sit a notebook on your lap, and have to use a separate keyboard. So don't let prices fool you folks. This ones a keeper, unless I jinx it by this review.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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.
Posted by: jermus
from fairmont wv
I bought this for my son, and insisted that he really wouldn't like this game, but he had saved his money, and I met him half way. He's always enjoyed mine, though I don't play it much anymore. But he didn't play games like this before, mostly just Halo, Forza, Titanfall etc. Though he just thought it looked really cool. As I read reviews it's a love or hate title. And he's 17, so I thought, well it's ok. I offered to give him mine for a fraction of the price, but as kids go, he wouldn't listen. Bought the console, got it home, popped it out of the box. He was very psyched that is was white. So I thought maybe I had eaten my words and felt a little bad. Upon hooking it up, it was a bit slower than I remember in the updating process when I got mine.
So finally after it finished, we went to make an account for my son, which took forever, because almost everything was taken that we made up. And he couldn't even remember his password for the 360, and didn't like the name (email) on it anyway. So we took some strange name they gave him. Now it's written down, and I'm hoping he doesn't lose it. I have a 1TB drive with some games on it, so I plugged it in for him to use under my name. Well, at first it wouldn't recognize the External HDD, so I plugged it into mine and it was fine. So he went ahead with the game which is over 121gb when you install the movies as well. By this time I could see him getting more and more aggravated. So sure enough after about 2 hours of game play, he asked me why he couldn't skip the cutscenes. I said that's the type of game it is, So the movie is a package deal. About another 20 minutes after that he said, Dad, I'm sorry but I really hate this game!!!
I asked if he wanted to keep it, after we had to restore the system to default settings (again) to get it to recognize my HDD. He said no not really. He actually said and I quote "I really just like my old 360 better". Which was a total shock. I said ok it's your money. Took back the system, now he's aiming for a PS4 later one, when DOOM comes out. So I guess we'll see what happens. Overall the system is still slow, glitchy, takes for ever to install, and even read some discs. And just overall isn't a "great" console. 2 stars on here means fair. And that's just what it is, I'll probably end up selling mine to gamestop, and probably giving my son the store credit. Since I really don't game anymore. And he can get his PS4. Which from what I've seen, my daugthers boyfriend claims it's the holy grail of gaming. Lets hope so.
Lesson learned for me. If you know something about games, please at all costs, try to reason with your teen. And don't let them decide if they like it or not. Or you'll be returning a lot of games. IMO. :)
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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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.
Overall5 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.
Overall3 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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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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PNY's Elite Turbo Attache 4 USB 3.2 is built for speed & convenience. Experience USB 3.2 next generation speed performance with transfer speeds of 100MB/s read and transfer speeds up to 10x faster than USB 2.0. It's the perfect solution for easily storing and quickly transferring all your large documents, high-resolution photos, HD videos, and more. USB 3.2 offers the same ease-of-use and plug-and-play capabilities as previous generations of USB technologies, but with exceptional speed improvements. Designed for Reliable Portable Storage, PNY's Elite Turbo Attaché 4 USB 3.2 Flash Drive is designed with convenience and portability in mind. The portable, light-weight Flash Drive incorporates a sliding collar cap-less design that means for no more lost caps. This USB 3.2 Flash Drive is small in size, but big on performance
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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