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MSI Laptop: Enjoy gaming wherever you go with this MSI Stealth Pro laptop. Its 16GB of RAM and Intel Core i7 processor provide smooth, fast action, and its NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card creates a superior detailed display with high resolution on the 15.6-inch screen. This MSI Stealth Pro Laptop includes a 256GB solid-state drive for ample file storage.
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TL;DR: It's great - buy it I'm glad I did.
I've had this laptop just over a day and I'm thrilled with it. What's there to complain about in a thin, light laptop that boots up faster than I can get ready to use it?
While a day isn't enough time to have really put it through its paces and see how it performs in all situations, it's been doing great so far. From basic surfing and email to some coding work and gaming it's handled everything flawlessly. The only time I heard the cooling fans was while gaming, and that was a low sound that was not annoying or disturbing in any way.
While I play a lot of games, I don't usually go for machines with extra lighting/LEDs/etc, so my expectation was that I would be turning off the colorful backlighting on the Steelseries keyboard. Fast forward to today, it's still on. It looks great, and when I turned it down (the brightness is adjustable) or off I found myself missing it. The software to customize the lighting looks like it'll be really useful if I feel like changing from the default lighting that I'm currently using.
Speaking of the Steelseries keyboard, it works great. Good tactile feedback, solid movement, and the sound is satisfying in that you get the audible feedback you expect without it being too loud. The keys are stable - not mushy. There are a few odd bits, like the right hand shift key being a little small so I'm having to focus on hitting it while getting used to this keyboard. The zero on the keypad also led to a few mistakes as I'm used to a double-wide zero key on a full size keyboard. Again, it's just a small difference to get used to.
I'm really happy with the screen. It's bright and crisp, very responsive, and hasn't shown any problems with the games I've played. Outside of gaming, pages are clear and easily readable when browsing the web, reading email, or coding.
Performance overall is very quick, including both the SSD and regular hard drive. I haven't noticed any delays related to their performance.
Similarly the Wi-Fi interface has been performing great. I've been installing software and games without a wired connection and it hasn't felt slow at all. I'm sure doing it with a wired connection would have been faster, but the speed I was able to download them at was more than satisfactory.
There's only two small things I wish I could change. I would prefer that the MSI logo on the cover didn't light up, but that's really minor. The other - which I knew beforehand but chose to overlook - is the placement of the power cord jack. The middle of the right hand side is odd, but at least it's a right angle connector so it doesn't get in the way.
All in all, I'm very happy with my purchase of this laptop.
My Best Buy number: 2720830868
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This LapGear® Home Office Pro Lap Desk allows you to get work done from anywhere in style and comfort. The built-in carry handle offers easy portability, and the dual-bolster leg cushion keeps you comfortable while working. This LapGear® Home Office Pro Lap Desk includes a cushioned wrist rest and built-in, precision-tracking mousepad. The phone slot enables you to watch videos or FaceTime friends (hands-free) while you work on your 15-Inch laptop.
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I bought this for use with a 15.6" laptop and it fits perfectly. While the description says it fits up to 17" units I don't think that will work out unless you are willing to lose part of the mousepad space. The actual desk space to the left of the mousepad is 16.25" wide, which is why larger laptops will have a problem.
It's light, comfortable, and allows the laptop vents to "breathe." The dual cushions underneath are very comfortable and don't overheat your lap as much as a single cushion would. The mousepad works as it should, and the slot above it for your phone is very convenient. Oh, the wrist rest is just the right height and firm with comfortable padding.
I do feel it was a bit expensive, but it had the features I wanted so I picked it up anyway.
My Best Buy number: 2720830868
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Logitech Wireless Mouse Marathon M705 lets you power on... and on. It uses less power than comparable wireless mice from other companies, so you'll go up to three full years between battery changes.¹ And it uses a tiny wireless receiver that stays plugged in to your computer, so your mouse is ready to go-whenever, wherever, and for as long as it takes. Plus, hyper-fast scrolling means you'll fly through long documents to find what you need in a flash. Advanced Optical Tracking means you'll get smooth, responsive cursor control. And the sculpted, right-hand shape means you'll be as comfortable finishing up as you were getting started.
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Good mouse, except for the scroll wheel
on March 4, 2017
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Ergonomics, size, weight, etc are all fine...except the scroll wheel. At first I was going to return it because of the endless rolling of the scroll wheel. What makes it worse is the fact that the wheel is so loose that normal mouse use causes the wheel to shift on its own and scroll the page.
A little research revealed the rolling action is switchable between freewheeling and staggered, so I switched it. It's better but I still don't like it. The wheel is noticeably loose in the housing, which is very obvious when using it as it feels insecure and it makes a rattling noise.
My Best Buy number: 2720830868
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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