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    October 26, 2011
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    November 20, 2016
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Watch movies or play games with exceptional clarity by using this Toshiba Full HD TV with 1080p resolution. Three HDMI inputs and a USB port make it easy to connect other devices. This Toshiba Full HD TV has DTS TruSurround and two built-in speakers to project high-quality sound throughout the room.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Crazy good for the price
on November 20, 2016
Posted by: jcavila
from Houston, TX
I will start by saying I am an avid video/audiophile. My main television is a reference quality model that has been ISF calibrated. I know a good picture when I see one. I purchased this Toshiba for a spare bedroom that gets used maybe twice a year. I previously had a very nice 42" Panasonic plasma TV in the room but it sadly started having issues. When I setup the Toshiba I could see immediately the picture was very clear although the colors were way off. I moved through the picture modes and landed on "movie" setting as it usually is the most accurate. That was definitely the case the here as well. Without any further adjustment I have to say the picture is very satisfying. Colors are clean, skin tones fairly natural and contrast/blacks are rich. I am blown away that a TV for this price has such a fantastic picture! I got the TV for $200 on an early black Friday sale but I can say without hesitation that the TV at its regular price of $229-249 is absolutely worth the price. The sound quality is acceptable for a bedroom. Even with the bass maxed out it has a hollowness. The DTS feature helps to create a nice improvement to an otherwise mediocre sound. Again the sound is acceptable especially at this price point. This TV is the definition of bang for the buck. Very happy with this purchase.
My Best Buy number: 2590720863
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This cable modem features an Ethernet port for compatibility with most Windows, Mac and Linux computers and uses DOCSIS 3.0 technology to ensure fast data transfer speeds.
 
Customer Rating
1 out of 5
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Dead after only 5 months
on January 21, 2014
Posted by: jcavila
from Houston, TX
I use it in...:Large home
Unit worked very well and then started dropping the signal. I was constantly having to reboot the modem only to have the signal drop again after 15-30 minutes. I just refused to believe that it could be the modem since it was still so new. Had Comcast come and check everything. They agreed it was unlikely the modem. After an hour of trouble shooting everything on the Comcast side, we swapped out the modem and voila. Everything working perfectly. The modem is under warranty but I have to pay to have it shipped back for repair and according to the warranty I will most likely receive a refurbished unit as a replacement. For a 5 month old device I am not a happy camper.
My Best Buy number: 2590720863
What's great about it: Price and compatibility with Comcast
What's not so great: Died after 5 months
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
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1 out of 5
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Bad Quality Control Dept
on September 11, 2013
Posted by: jcavila
from Houston, TX
So disappointed! Like others I, too, got a defective disc. No audio from the right channel. Bass is tinny and her voice is mixed horribly. Echoing like crazy.. like your sitting in the last row and at times (her vocal) the only thing you can hear. Not cute. On top of that the picture is filtered/processed to the max! Extremely washed out. Overexposed to the point that all you can see is Madonna's eyes and lips. And the editing.. Terrible! I follow her on Facebook and remember her posting how hard they were working on the editing and equalizing of the colors and picture. She personally oversaw the production. How did this happen!? The camera never stays put for more than a few seconds. It truly makes you dizzy.
I saw this tour from her Golden Triangle and it was amazing! I planned a whole party around the release of this bluray. I have a reference quality system. Sticky & Sweet is one of the most amazing concerts. I play it all the time for people and they are blown away. Crystal clear picture and the most amazing sound!
I guess I can live with the picture but the lack of a right channel of sound along with no bass completely ruins the experience. I bet you Madonna is furious right now. Her fans certainly are. There should be an address where you mail this disc and get a guaranteed non-defective replacement. Looks like I'll be cancelling my viewing party. Ugh!
My Best Buy number: 2590720863
What's great about it: Madonna
What's not so great: Defective Discs on a Global Scale
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Keep your food fresh with this Hotpoint HTS18BBEWW 18.1 cu. ft. frost-free top-freezer refrigerator that features a snack drawer for quick access to your favorite foods. Fixed gallon-size door shelves offer ample space for large items.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Perfect Fridge for Basic Use
on July 17, 2013
Posted by: jcavila
from Houston, TX
Gender:Male
Age:35-44
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this for a second fridge in the garage. With that being said it is very basic but is absolutely perfect for backup items and party uses. It's quiet and was an excellent price. On top of that Best Buy delivered it for free! Excellent!
My Best Buy number: 2590720863
My Best Buy number: 2590720863
What's great about it: Price. Size. Quality
What's not so great: Does not have freezer shelf
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5 out of 5
5
Features
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
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Learn more about Windows 8Easily access the Internet with this Acer AG3620-UR318 desktop that features built-in wireless networking for simple Web connection. The 2TB hard drive and 128GB solid state drive offer plenty of space for your media collection.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Nice Entry-Level High Performance Machine
on January 28, 2013
Posted by: jcavila
from Houston, TX
Verified Purchase:Yes
I am not a gamer and do not play games on this machine even though it seems to target that group by its design. That being said, the computer is very fast. I have to say having the OS and programs on a separate SSD is a revelation. No more waiting forever for the computer to boot. It boots from a cold start in about 20 seconds. From hibernate in about 10 seconds. From sleep in about 5 seconds. Amazing! Nice looking chassis design. USB 3.0 slots are amazingly fast! Nice to have them in back and in front. I installed a bluray burner in the second bay. Now I truly have a perfect computer. Very happy with my purchase. Highly recommend.
What's great about it: speed
What's not so great: EZ to accidentally hit power button when using USB slots
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5 out of 5
5
Performance
5 out of 5
5
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Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Keep on dancing!
on April 25, 2012
Posted by: jcavila
from Houston, TX
I have been a Madonna fan from day one. I believe her "Confessions" album to be her best moment. I was resistant at first to "Hard Candy". I ended up truly loving that album as well. With MDNA I really enjoy that it is filled with infectious beats and melodies. I'm excited to have new Madonna songs. I just don't know if these songs will stand the test of time. They sound a little too much like other radio songs. No regrets though.. If you like Madonna or pop music with a great beat then you will love MDNA.
What's great about it: Hi NRG
What's not so great: A little too trendy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4 out of 5
4
Go for Gaga!
on November 22, 2011
Posted by: jcavila
from Houston, TX
Okay, so I saw this show live and I came away with the same thought: Great performance but the production value could be improved. This bluray looks and sounds very good, but the way it was filmed does not do anything to bring drama and excitement to the show. A good example for comparison would be the Madonna bluray. It's explosively dynamic and explosively visual! The audio on Monster Ball is clear but seems to be missing oomph. I was disappointed with the start of the show. No buildup whatsoever! How am I supposed to get goosebumps again with a beginning like that?! No worries. If you are a Gaga fan you will enjoy this concert. I read another reviewer who said do not to buy this bluray. Give Gaga a break. It's her first major tour. I'm not sure why we ended up with an HBO production. Surely her label can afford to pour some real money into filming her show properly. Hopefully her next tour will get the extra special treatment Gaga deserves when it's produced for bluray.
What's great about it: Lady Gaga, of course!
What's not so great: The way it was shot and presented. Feels low budget.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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MicroSDHC cards offer higher storage for more music, more videos, more pictures, more games - more of everything you need in today's mobile world. The microSDHC card allows you to maximize today's revolutionary mobile devices.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Works!
on October 26, 2011
Posted by: jcavila
from Houston, TX
Bought this for my Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch. Works perfectly. I was concerned it would not be fast enough to shoot 1080p HD. No problems. Works great! Recommended.
What's great about it: Capacity and price
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
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Capacity
5 out of 5
5
Durability
5 out of 5
5
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Enhance your home entertainment system with help from this Pioneer Elite SC-99 A/V receiver. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Best AVR I ever owned
By Posner from Mayfield Heights, OH
I upgraded from last years SC-87 mostly because I wanted HDCP 2.2 for the upcoming 4K Blu-ray players but WOW..... the sound quality jumped noticeably in detail, placement and the width of the soundstage... I naturally swap out the power cord for one made by AudioQuest as I do with EVERY component and it kicked up another notch.
For the first time in 35 years of being an Audiophile I am actually truly satisfied and have ZERO regrets about my entire system
My friends cant believe I actually don't want to buy anything more but then I remind them there will be a summer 2016 release of the OPPO 4K Blu-ray player that I will be buying........
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jcavila
Houston, TX
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October 28, 2015
Which power cord model from AudioQuest are you using? What kind of improvement did you hear? I'm planning on getting this receiver, too. I'll be upgrading from an SC-25 with the original ICE amps. They sound amazing so I'm really looking forward to what the new D3 2015 model amps are going to sound like. Thanks for the review!
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Watch movies or play games with exceptional clarity by using this Toshiba Full HD TV with 1080p resolution. Three HDMI inputs and a USB port make it easy to connect other devices. This Toshiba Full HD TV has DTS TruSurround and two built-in speakers to project high-quality sound throughout the room.
 

I have another Toshiba that has a game mode, does this one have that option?

Yes, this TV has a "game" mode in the preset picture settings.
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