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- First reviewMay 6, 2012
- Last reviewOctober 30, 2016
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- Average rating4.7
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- First review commentMay 9, 2014
- Last review commentJuly 11, 2017
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Enjoy your favorite audio entertainment with this wireless pair of Jaybird headphones. Their Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream listening material from your smart device, and they hold a charge for up to eight hours for all-day performance. This pair of Jaybird headphones is coated with moisture protection for resistance to rain and sweat.
Customer Rating
5
Finally released by Jaybird!
on October 30, 2016
Posted by: ibCotts
from Pittsburgh
These are most likely the best wireless headphones on the market. The earbuds are slightly smaller than the X2s (although they still protrude from your ears somewhat). My LG Tone Platinums are my everyday buds and these give them a run for their money. The bass is much better on the X3's without washing out the highs and midtones. The My Sound app that allows you to change the equalizer settings (either to a large selection of predefined settings or your to own custom settings) is what sets this apart from the X2s and in a big way. Changes that you make to the settings can radically change the sound - and the changes are saved to the earbuds so that you don't lose the settings if you pair them to a different device. I was originally skeptical considering that Jaybird first announced these in February at CES and then they finally released them close to November. This means that they are already antiquated. But it appears that between then and now they have made some modifications including slimming down the earbuds. I expected them to be released minimally at the X2 price point and was pleasantly surprised that they were priced much more competitively. For $129 these are great earphones and blow away the more expensive Freedoms (which I tried and returned). If you have the X2s these are a worthy upgrade. If you are using anything else then I think it's a no brainer to purchase the X3s as a replacement.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Simplify use of your device's capacitive touch-screen display with this Adonit Jot Pro ADJPDT stylus, which features a precision disc and a rubber grip to ensure accuracy and control. A locking cap helps protect the stylus's tip for lasting use.
Customer Rating
4
It works but read the caveats!
on August 18, 2014
Posted by: ibCotts
from Pittsburgh
The smaller disk allows for a high degree of precision that isn't found in other styli. The dampening tip doesn't have much give to it so the tapping sound is somewhat annoying and the rubber ring securing the cap will hopefully solve the problem of the cap spontaneously loosening itself.
The one problem is after a few hours of use the skipping started. Having used the "old" jot pro for a year, I was expecting this to occur. A VERY tiny dab of thermal paste (Arctic Silver) placed inside the disc immediately corrected the problem. I don't know why the manufacturer refuses to address this problem but check any review site or discussion forum and you will see this issue over and over again. One of the most expensive styluses on the market shouldn't require this bandaid approach in order to function correctly.
Finally, do not use this stylus without a screen protector or it WILL scratch your screen. The manufacturer claims that dust or grit trapped between the disc and the screen is the culprit....I think it's defects in the disc but regardless the point is that without a protector you will end up with hairline scratches that are permanent.
As long as you use a screen protector and are willing to invest ten bucks in the thermal paste it's a great stylus.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Samsung Media Hub turns your tablet into a handheld media streaming center, allowing you to conveniently purchase movies, music, games and more. TouchWiz lets you set up your home screen functionality just how you want it, making navigation a breeze.
Customer Rating
5
Great tablet - for what it was intended to do
on May 6, 2012
Posted by: ibCotts
from Pittsburgh
I have the new iPad which I use for everything and absolutely love. I read a lot of ebooks and wanted something smaller that I could carry with me and that I could hold with one hand while reading. I wasn't looking for an iPad replacement; rather, I wanted an ereader. I debated the nook tablet and kindle fire and actually went to best buy to buy the fire, when I saw the galaxy tab 2 I decided for an extra $50 I could have a real android tablet instead of the hacked interface of the fire. It was a no brainer - a full fledged tablet that had ICS and met my requirement of functioning as an ereader with the kindle and nook apps. I sideload many of my ebooks and it is easy to sideload into either app (kindle for mobi and nook for epubs).
The web browsing is sufficient, although I find the small keyboard to be a challenge with the size of my fingers. My only criticism is the battery life. One evening spent reading and doing some web browsing and the tablet needs to be recharged.
All in all a good value for the money. This is NOT an iPad replacement. It was intended as a BUDGET tablet to compete with the Nook Tablet and Kindle Fire. If you want an iPad save your money and buy an iPad...if you want something to supplement an iPad or something that will let you run apps from Google Play, surf the web and read books then this is a great buy.
Would I recommend it - without a doubt. I would suggest though that you first define what it is that you want to do with your tablet before deciding if this will meet your needs. In my case it absolutely meets them but I had a specific reason for wanting a 7 inch tablet. I realize that having both this and a new iPad might be out of many peoples' budgets but if you are able to swing it between the two you will have the best of all possible worlds when it comes to tablet computing.
What's great about it: Size, clarity, speed
What's not so great: Battery life, not the best Screen resolution out there
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Take a trip through your favorite titles on this Kindle Voyage e-reader, which features a built-in light for late-night reading. The 6-inch display offers 330 ppi to closely replicate a printed page, and convenient PagePress eliminates the need to swipe. The long battery life on this Kindle Voyage e-reader makes it an ideal companion for waiting rooms and travel.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Very lightweight
By Dabrat
from Madisonville, LA
Absolutely love my Voyager! It is much lighter than the original Kindle and smaller also. Fits better in my purse, so I now carry it everywhere I go. A little harder to navigate to my library, but am learning.
ibCotts
Pittsburgh
Voyager?
June 22, 2016
Voyager???? Do you mean voyage?
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MacBook Pro features Intel's latest quad core processor, the core i5 processor, for a boost in processor and memory speeds. New next-generation graphics deliver performance levels that are up to 60 percent faster than before. And high-speed Thunderbolt I/O lets you transfer data at rates up to 10 GBps. The MacBook Pro is a great computer that just got even greater.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Best Macbook Pro you can buy cheap!
By Andrew
I have used the 2011 Non-Retina i7 Macbook Pro for a while now(purchased used) and enjoied it to it's fullest and after some modifications it was out performing the 2013 13" Retina that a friend had, so I decided to buy this unit and upgrade it a little for a family member, total with applecare, case and the upgrade parts I paid about $1400, the family member does quite a bit of video editing and is more than happy with it, I said that mine outperforms the 2013 13" Retina but this one even out performed me in an overall test! Special order the i7 if you can or if you have even more $$$ get the 17" Quad core i7 with a 1TB drive, that computer is a dream machine; well almost any Macbook Pro is a dream machine!
ibCotts
Pittsburgh
A few problems with your conclusions
June 30, 2016
Apple discontinued the 17 inch macbook pro several years ago. The i5 (or special ordered i7) it's not the current model... It's the chip from 2013. Apple announced last week that they are discontinuing the non retina macbook pro so for the money the retina macbook pro is the best value.
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Dell Inspiron Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Experience the power of a laptop and the flexibility of a tablet with this two-in-one Dell Inspiron computer. The 13-inch Full HD touch screen provides clarity for fine-detail work, and the small footprint makes it easy to take it anywhere. This Dell Inspiron computer converts four ways so you can find a comfortable position to work where ever you are.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Ethernet port is missing !!!
By Ashk
I did not realize that this laptop has no ethernet port. I assumed it is going to be there on such a high end laptop. This means, if you are in a area where wify connection is poor ( due to bad router), you can not use wired connection.
ibCotts
Pittsburgh
Easy solution
August 19, 2016
Wired Ethernet is old technology but if you absolutely must have it just buy a USB to Ethernet adapter that plugs into the USB port (which this computer dies have) and has a wired Ethernet port on the opposite end. Problem solved.
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This SanDisk Clip Sport MP3 player features 8GB* of built-in storage for ample space to bring your music with you on the go. The 1.4" TFT-LCD screen enables easy navigation of your media while you're in motion.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Great for the price
By Socalpg
I bought this to listen to the TV while at the gym by tuning to the audio channel. I did not want to use up my data to listen to fm radio. Also I do not like to carry the phone at the gym. It works great, very small and the menu is easy to use. I've used it every single day for about 2 weeks until it needed a recharge. Audio is good and the fm reception is very very good, no static.
ibCotts
Pittsburgh
This review makes no sense
August 29, 2016
This doesn't use cellular data for the radio.....it tunes FM radio over the air like any other radio receiver. In fact, this MP3 player can't be put on a wireless data plan even if you wanted to (although there should be no reason to want to given that there are no apps that run on it)
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iPod nano comes in 5 stunning colors and is designed to provide hours of entertainment with maximum portability. Its 2.5-inch Multi-Touch display lets you see more of the music, photos, and videos you love.¹ And it has built-in FM radio as well as support for Fitness Walk + Run and Nike+.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Not worth the price.
By stewartfam
This may be a good product for simply listening with headphones, but totally useless if you plan on using it with your car audio system. Bluetooth pairs, but will not play correctly. Plug via USB and system will not read nano. After reading through forums I discovered that apparently apple doesn't want their products to work with car audio systems and who knows what else. So, if you want a player to work with your car audio system, do not buy anything made by apple. Sad because older ipods work no problem.
ibCotts
Pittsburgh
Must be a defective ipod, stereo or user
April 8, 2017
I use my nano in the car everyday. Either plugged into the aux port or connected via Bluetooth. Are you sure that you changed the input mode of your car stereo to auxiliary after pairing? Have you also connected via Bluetooth to wireless headphones to see if it's broadcasting correctly over Bluetooth? Ipod nanos in general work just fine in cars so there is something defective with the iPod, the a stereo or the user.
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iPod nano comes in 5 stunning colors and is designed to provide hours of entertainment with maximum portability. Its 2.5-inch Multi-Touch display lets you see more of the music, photos, and videos you love.¹ And it has built-in FM radio as well as support for Fitness Walk + Run and Nike+.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Don't know if I can trust it....
By KJoy
Let me preface my comments by saying this is a sleek, light MP3 Player. I was bedazzled by its coolness & technology when I received it given it is my first Apple purchase.
To be honest I had been avoiding Apple products for years. Aside from the expense, I was jaded about getting anything which may require iTunes to import music because of issues I had with it erasing music & playlists on my previous Windows Vista PC.
I tried to drag & drop music straight from my PC to my iPod, & while it showed up in my iPod folders, it ultimately did not transfer to my Nano. Searching online I implemented a few tricks, including downloading iTunes & trying both Manual & Auto sync modes. Unfortunately, after a few days of spending hours transferring & it looking like it worked, near all my music library & playlists from both iTunes & my iPod were suddenly erased.
I don't know if it's the Nano's fault per se, so that's why I still gave it 3 stars. It really is a nice electronic & I want it to work, but frankly I can't be sure that if I spend more time trying to fix the problem it won't happen again & again.
Hopefully this gives people a heads up, or at the very least I'm open to suggestions before I decide to return my iPod Nano.
ibCotts
Pittsburgh
The best solution
April 8, 2017
Buy a Mac too run iTunes. Sure, there's a version for Windows but Apple isn't really known for their Windows software. Sure, it's expensive but once you go Mac you won't go back.
Of course that was just a bit of humor. I would start with getting rid of Vista... It's too old and no software maker is testing their program on that operating system. If you hate Win 8 or 10 than upgrade to Win 7 at a minimum.
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Samsung ArtPC Pulse Desktop: Step into the future with this Samsung ArtPC PULSE computer tower. Its Intel i7-6700 processor and 16GB of RAM deliver top performance, and its 256GB solid-state drive combines with a 1TB hard drive to provide ample room for all your programs and multimedia files. The 360-degree speaker of this Samsung ArtPC PULSE computer tower provides powerful sound.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5BAD CONCEPT OF DESKTOP COMPUTER
By Mitya
The small size and cylindrical shape of this new design desktop computer cause the difficulties of its body cooling . Therefore the computer’s fan is to running all the time by default. The computer is located on the desk next to a user’s head. A permanent noise from the fan is very annoying. This is a big disadvantage of new Samsung desktop computer. Reliability of the constantly running fan is in doubt.
ibCotts
Pittsburgh
A pretty simple, yet elegant solution.....
April 12, 2017
Tell the user to keep their head off of the desk and then the computer won't be next to it.
Sometimes the obvious can't be seen because folks are too busy searching for trees in the forrest.
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Secure 4K recordings with robust storage by using this SamsungPRO Plus microSD card. It stays intact from x-ray machines, magnetic field environments, seawater exposure and extreme temperatures to keep up with your adventurous lifestyle. This 64GB SamsungPRO Plus microSD card saves up to 8 hours of Full HD or 1.8 hours of Ultra HD videos.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Really Poor Speeds
By TickedOffGuitarPlayer
I just bought this card, testing the speeds on it are absolutely horrible. 20 & 20. Either something wrong with card or these are just bad cards. I'm returning now & will try another one.
ibCotts
Pittsburgh
How did you test it?
July 11, 2017
Were you using this in a card reader attached to a USB port and if so were you using a USB 3 card reader and a USB 3 port? I've seen a lot of people use a generic USB card reader and most of those are USB 2 rated. If either the card reader or port was 2.0 then that's the bottleneck.
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is there a power cord available for my tv/dvd combo
Insignia Model NS24ED200NA14 REV E 24 Inch
Nope, you'll have to buy a hamster that runs in a wheel that is hooked up to an electric generator which will power your tv/dvd combo. The faster the hamster runs the better the reception will be. My best advice is to get two hamsters because one will eventually get tired and you'd hate to have it stop running right in the middle of a highly suspenseful movie. Having the second hamster will allow them to take turns running in the wheel so one can run while the other rests. I would also highly recommend that you get same sexed hamsters, otherwise you may have a large number of hamsters in reserve.
Hope that helps!
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8 years, 4 months ago
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ibCotts
Pittsburgh
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Samsung Media Hub turns your tablet into a handheld media streaming center, allowing you to conveniently purchase movies, music, games and more. TouchWiz lets you set up your home screen functionality just how you want it, making navigation a breeze.
the galaxy tab 2 7.0 with 8 GB black and white are the same just diferent color?
Correct
10 years, 10 months ago
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ibCotts
Pittsburgh
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Samsung Media Hub turns your tablet into a handheld media streaming center, allowing you to conveniently purchase movies, music, games and more. TouchWiz lets you set up your home screen functionality just how you want it, making navigation a breeze.
Does it come with screen protector?
No
10 years, 10 months ago
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ibCotts
Pittsburgh