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- First reviewMay 22, 2012
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Comfortably read e-books in a variety of lighting environments with this Kobo Glo KBON613KBOB e-reader that features a 6" XGA touch-screen display with E Ink technology for high visibility. The Wi-Fi connectivity easily connects you to the Internet.
Posted by: Surakmn
from Minnesota
There are lots of readers out there, Kobo is less known than Kindle or Nook but it deserves a look.
Looking at the hardware, you have Kindle, Nook and Kobo with their own branded stores as well as myriad other manufacturers. Independent comparisons consistently rank Kobo first, but all three work similarly and work well. If you do a lot of reading an e ink screen is easier on the eyes, and the backlit versions are worth the extra nickel for most people. More casual readers may be fine with running software on a tablet.
I use Kobo as my dedicated reader because of the purchasing flexibility. You can buy at the Kobo store without having a Kobo reader, and you can use a Kobo reader without ever shopping at the Kobo store. Yes, if you have a Kobo reader purchases at the branded store will automatically sync with the reader just like everyone else, but Kobo also lets you download books as ePub files which can be loaded to any compatible device (pretty much anything but Kindle supports ePub). Also, the Kobo reader supports many formats and books purchased elsewhere, or borrowed from the library, can easily be loaded for reading.
A note on the Kobo Bookstore, it is probably the most flexible for foreign language and international usage but the raw number of titles is significantly smaller than Amazon. It's worth browsing to make sure the selection is adequate in the types of books you read.
My Best Buy number: 1040820597
What's great about it: Light, long battery life, flexibility
What's not so great: Kobo store has fewer titles available
I would recommend this to a friend!
Battery Life
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
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Stay in touch with loved ones with the help of this T-Mobile Prepaid Alcatel ONETOUCH Evolve 5020T no-contract cell phone, which features 3G speed for rapid data transfer and a multitap keyboard with predictive text for simple typing.
Customer Rating
4
Basic smartphone with a surprisingly low price
on January 27, 2014
Posted by: Surakmn
from Minnesota
Age:45-54
Phone size:Just right
Let's be perfectly clear, the main selling point of this model is the low price point. An Android phone running 4.X on sale for $50 new is amazing. It you compare it against the better mid or high range phones it's going to fare poorly. On its own merits and given realistic expectations, it does OK.
The front facing camera isn't high resolution but having one at all in this class is a bonus and it's adequate for texting a selfie or conducting a video conference. Swype comes installed as the default keyboard, and others are available for download. Lots of versatility with the settings and preferences. The phone supports 3G but not 4G/LTE high speed data.
The screen's viewing angles aren't great but it's crisp and clear. Less bloatware than some phones but still some things you'll never use. The camera doesn't have a flash but shutter response is fast and the photos are usable.
It's a serviceable entry level phone - not the quickest or most powerful but fine for texting and updating Tumblr. A great way to get onto T-Mobile's non subsidized plans with plenty of functionality for casual users. Power users will want something more substantial (and significantly more expensive).
My Best Buy number: 1040820597
What's great about it: Low price, front facing camera
What's not so great: Short battery life, middling processor performance
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
3
Battery Life
2
Sound Quality
4
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Make your own tasty beverage with this SodaStream Jet soda maker starter kit that includes a 60-liter carbonator for easily adding carbonation to beverages and a BPA-free plastic bottle for taking your favorite beverage on the go.
Posted by: Surakmn
from Minnesota
Didn't expect much, got it to humor a kid. But it turns out we really like it. The flavors, even the non diet varieties, have less sugar than typical drinks and we can also control the carbonation levels to make it less overwhelming for people who don't like strongly carbonated drinks.
My Best Buy number: 1040820597
What's great about it: Lower sugar, control carbonation levels
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
4
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Featuring 9 preset cycles, including a bedding cycle designed to wash comforters and other large items, this Samsung 4.2 cu. ft. top-loading washer effectively handles your family's laundry needs. PureCycle cleans the drum for simple maintenance.
Posted by: Surakmn
from Minnesota
Gender:Male
Age:45-54
This was purchased to replace a large capacity washer that was almost 20 years old. We wanted something big enough to handle king sized comforters but still prefer a top loading machine.
Kudos to Best Buy (Pacific Sales) for an easy, painless delivery and set up. We scheduled in five minutes in store, the truck arrived within the window suggested, and the installers had everything up and running in about twenty minutes. Great job!
For our purposes this machine is ideal. It has a large enough drum to handle big loads, it has enough cycles and options to provide versatility, it is surprisingly quiet and balanced, and on quick wash you can do a touch up load in just over 30 minutes. It cleans well but is gentler on fabrics than a traditional top loader. Very satisfied with the machine and its performance.
My Best Buy number: 1040820597
What's great about it: Quiet, efficient, able to wash bedding
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Features
5
Performance
5
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Stay in contact on the go with this T-Mobile Prepaid LG Optimus cell phone that features 4G speed for fast Web connection and a 4.5" qHD touch screen for easy navigation. Bluetooth technology lets you connect to a compatible hands-free device.
Posted by: Surakmn
from Minnesota
Age:45-54
Phone size:Large
I bought this as a replacement for a damaged high end phone. While I wish it had more memory it has the essentials - multi core processor, front camera for video conferencing, Android 4.X, etc. - at a price point that is hard to beat. The phone is responsive and has performed well with all the apps I regularly use. Aesthetically it has a nice look and feel - thin and light despite the large screen size. Setting it up was painless.
To be clear, this is a mid grade phone. If you pay three times as much (unlocked or unsubsidized) you'll get more memory, higher resolution on the cameras, etc. but this phone will do everything the typical user needs unless they simply have to own the latest and biggest thing on the market. For me, given the price and features, there's no contest.
My Best Buy number: 1040820597
What's great about it: Low price for feature set, easy to configure and use, good performance
What's not so great: Wish it had more memory out of the box, can't move applications to SD card.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
4
Battery Life
5
Sound Quality
4
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Access the Web on the go with this Visual Land Prestige 7L tablet that features built-in Wi-Fi and a Web browser for surfing the Internet. The 1.3MP webcam and microphone make it easy to video chat with friends and family.
Posted by: Surakmn
from Minnesota
I got this for my youngest mostly for casual web browsing and playing games. He has a netbook for "real" work. At this price point you aren't going to get the highest screen resolution, the longest battery life, or native google certification for Google Play, etc. What do you get? You get a thin, light tablet with adequate performance, a decent capacitive touchscreen and Android 4.X. It connected to my WiFi network easily, runs the "essential" games like Fruit Ninja and the Angry Birds series, lets him check email and the web on the go, and works as a media device to stream or play local movies, music, etc. It works well for what I bought it for, and at significantly lower cost. The tablet comes with two app stores preinstalled, and I easily loaded Amazon's app store. Finding the games and apps he wants has not been a problem. The user interface is not stock Android - it's intuitive what you understand what they've done and is probably great for beginners, but experienced Android users will have a small learning curve. If you need a high end device this isn't it. But for what I needed it meets expectations just fine.
What's great about it: Ease of setup and use, low cost
What's not so great: Poor battery life. So so screen resolution
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This high-speed USB 2.0 cable connects PCs or laptops to USB peripheral devices such as printers and scanners with data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps.
Posted by: Surakmn
from Minnesota
Good basic cable. No problems with it. You might want to higher throughput cable for the biggest high def screens, but it works great in my application.
What's great about it: Low cost
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Durability
5
Ease of Use
5
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Rediscover the art of listening. Plug in your Logitech Squeeze box network music player, DVD player, gaming console, or iPod, and bring music, movies, and games to life with the Logitech Speaker System Z523.
Posted by: Surakmn
from Minnesota
I needed additional volume for a large TV in a kitchen/multi purpose room, but home theater was extreme overkill. The Best Buy sales staff recommended computer speakers as a better, more cost effective alternative.
They were right.; The computer speakers integrated easily with the existing components and provide a significant sound boost. The sound clarity is not as good as some other speakers, but my kids wanted the one with the subwoofer. I would like more control over the sound than a dial to control the bass, It sounds good. Not great, but good. Perfectly adequate for my purposes. I don't expect Logitech to perform like Bose.
What's great about it: Looks great. Strong bass
What's not so great: Overpriced for sound quality. Limited adjustability
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
3
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Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity Tracker: Designed for all-day wear, this comfortable tracker lets you monitor and log your everyday routines, from your eating and sleeping habits to calories burned. Review your running stats and incoming calls at a glance without ever breaking stride.
How close to your phone do you have to be for it to receive call notifications?
Do you have to have your phone on you or can you be a certain amount of feet away?
Reception varies but bluetooth generally has a range of approximately 30 feet, varying by device and depending on walls, etc. in between devices.
8 years, 11 months ago
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Surakmn
Minnesota
Motorola Moto G Unlocked Cell Phone: This phone's screen stays protected from everyday scratches and bumps, great for someone who is busy with work or play. Listen to FM stations when out and about, and stay prepared by creating a hotspot for other devices wherever needed.
Will this phone work on AT&T
Yes. Unlocked GSM phones are compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile, you just need to get a SIM.
9 years, 1 month ago
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Surakmn
Minnesota
Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity Tracker: Designed for all-day wear, this comfortable tracker lets you monitor and log your everyday routines, from your eating and sleeping habits to calories burned. Review your running stats and incoming calls at a glance without ever breaking stride.
is it sweat proof?
fitbit is not waterproof, is it sweat proof?
You can sweat and even take a quick shower, but don't wear it swimming or in the hot tub. If you need a submersible the Misfit Flash and Shine are good options, but they don't have a digital display (they can tell time) or notifications.
9 years, 1 month ago
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Surakmn
Minnesota
Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity Tracker: Designed for all-day wear, this comfortable tracker lets you monitor and log your everyday routines, from your eating and sleeping habits to calories burned. Review your running stats and incoming calls at a glance without ever breaking stride.
Does it have Map My Ride compatibility?
I want to buy one, and would love to hear from others who have synced or attempted to sync with the map my ride app.
The Charge isn't a smartwatch, it just tells time and has caller ID.
9 years, 1 month ago
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Surakmn
Minnesota
Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity Tracker: Designed for all-day wear, this comfortable tracker lets you monitor and log your everyday routines, from your eating and sleeping habits to calories burned. Review your running stats and incoming calls at a glance without ever breaking stride.
If you lose or misplace your Fitbit, does it have a feature similar to "Find my Phone" to help you locate it?
Fitbit - Charge HR Heart Rate and Activity Tracker + Sleep Wristband
Nope
9 years, 1 month ago
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Surakmn
Minnesota
Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity Tracker: Designed for all-day wear, this comfortable tracker lets you monitor and log your everyday routines, from your eating and sleeping habits to calories burned. Review your running stats and incoming calls at a glance without ever breaking stride.
What is the difference between Fitbit charge HR and the Surge
Where can I get a great deal.
The Charge tells time and gives you caller ID but is mostly a fitness tracker. The Surge incorporates more smartwatch functionality like notifications, GPS, text messages, etc. There are a lot of good products in the middle ground between full smartwatch and basic fitness tracker. Fitbit is one of the more established brands among fitness trackers.
9 years, 1 month ago
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Surakmn
Minnesota
Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity Tracker: Designed for all-day wear, this comfortable tracker lets you monitor and log your everyday routines, from your eating and sleeping habits to calories burned. Review your running stats and incoming calls at a glance without ever breaking stride.
Does this work without a smartphone or computer?
The phone or computer keeps your data in sync to monitor trends, progress, etc. Moreover, you can't configure the device without one. You need a smartphone or computer to set up your profile, fitness targets, etc. Even the clock setting is done automatically through the phone or PC when it synchronizes.
9 years, 1 month ago
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Surakmn
Minnesota
Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity Tracker: Designed for all-day wear, this comfortable tracker lets you monitor and log your everyday routines, from your eating and sleeping habits to calories burned. Review your running stats and incoming calls at a glance without ever breaking stride.
stopwatch?
is there a stopwatch function?
Tells time, not a stopwatch.
9 years, 1 month ago
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Surakmn
Minnesota
Motorola Moto G Unlocked Cell Phone: This phone's screen stays protected from everyday scratches and bumps, great for someone who is busy with work or play. Listen to FM stations when out and about, and stay prepared by creating a hotspot for other devices wherever needed.
working in viet nam?
There is an international unlocked version which is a better fit to international wireless frequencies.
9 years, 1 month ago
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Surakmn
Minnesota
Wireless Dolby® Surround Sound Get blown away by your games AND movies in Dolby® Digital Surround Sound with the Turtle Beach Ear Force® PX4. With up to 15 hours of uninterrupted, crystal clear wireless play, the PX4 not only dominates for PlayStation™ 4 games, but lets you experience Netflix™ or Blu-Ray Disc™ movies in cinematic surround sound. Don't settle for less; get the Turtle Beach Audio Advantage today.
Can I use the PX4 as a wireless headset for my iPad?
This is proprietary for Playstation. Extra adapters are required for other platforms, and aren't always available.
9 years, 1 month ago
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Surakmn
Minnesota