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- Review count24
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- First reviewMarch 28, 2012
- Last reviewNovember 6, 2016
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- Average rating4.2
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- First review commentSeptember 2, 2014
- Last review commentFebruary 23, 2017
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With a padded laptop compartment, this Solo Pro PRO750-4 backpack lets you safely transport a 15" Apple MacBook or other laptop with up to a 15.6" display. Adjustable straps allow a personalized fit for comfortable carrying.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Backpack/Case for MacBook Pro 15.4"
on November 6, 2016
Posted by: HomeyGee
from Boston, MA
I have tried many different back packs to designed to carry both my MacBook Pro 15.4" + iPad Pro 12.9" tablet. This case is by far the best option if you are looking for a minimalist product. It's well made and not bulky like other backpacks on the market. It has generous storage for all accessories and various business gear. Well worth the investment. I'm very pleased with the degree of protection and portability this case has to offer the ultimate MacBook enthusiast.
My Best Buy number: 0050253593
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Sony PlayStation VR Launch Bundle:Immerse yourself in a virtual-reality gaming world with this Sony PlayStation VR bundle. Experience body-responsive gaming with the two PlayStation Move motion controllers. The built-in camera lets you take clear photos, and the stereo headphones provide rich sound. Challenge your gaming ability with the VR Worlds game included with this Sony PlayStation VR bundle.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding! Better than expected!
on October 19, 2016
Posted by: HomeyGee
from Boston, MA
Wow! What can I say. I'll be honest and admit that I was not going to buy into his this VR hysteria. Sony has launched many crapoy add-one over the years that turned out to be gimmicks and failures. So I thought the PS4VR would follow this trend. After trying out a demo at my local BB I was sold! This was the most fun I've had in gaming since the PS1 was initially launched in 1995! This was well worth the investment. Only down side is the setup / calibration effort and excessive number of wires. Go out and buy it now! It will be difficult to find the launch bundle this Christmas!
My Best Buy number: 0050253593
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Experience faster gaming with this Xbox One S gaming console. The small console and streamlined controller make playing easier and more comfortable, and it can store up to 2TB of content. This Xbox One S gaming console lets you play your favorite Xbox 360 games and stream movies, all while experiencing rich colors and dynamic graphics.
Customer Rating
4
White?? Are you kidding me? Performance Excellent!
on August 25, 2016
Posted by: HomeyGee
from Boston, MA
Come on Microsoft what's up with the white console? Didn't you learn your lesson from all of the unsold white Quantum Break consoles stacked to the ceiling at retailers? Who was in charge of this decision, the "Hello Kitty" team? Now I digress. The performance of this new console is excellent. I paired it up to test with a new 4K 60" Samsung and the quality of graphics is outstanding. Although not a must have over the first Generation XBOX One, It's a good choice if you currently do not have an Xbox One. I ended up returning it until they come out with a black version. The white looked to Girly sitting in my entertainment center. I'm back to using the Nvidia Shield TV for 4K Gaming and movies.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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This Insignia FHD 40-inch LED TV features 1080p HD for high-quality viewing, ideal for Blu-ray movies. Watch with clarity anywhere in the room with horizontal and vertical viewing angles. A two-channel, 10W speaker system offers clear audio. Easily connect another device, camera or flash drive with the handy USB port on this Insignia FHD 40-inch LED TV.
Posted by: HomeyGee
from Boston, MA
This is my second Insignia flat screen TV purchase. The first one has been incredibly reliable and continues to be used on a daily basis. When you compare the features of Insignia TVs to brand name competitors, you will find the Insignia product often times have more HDMI connecting ports as well a better performance specifications. This 40" was on the daily deal for $179.99 and I didn't hesitate to pick it up at this amazing price. The picture is crystal clear and it was very easy to set up. The menu is very easy to navigate. The only downside is the feet they now provide on all flat screens no matter what brand. I miss the center mounted pedestals that all TVs had up to this point. I'm not sure why this is a trend now. Maybe a safety thing? In any case don't hesitate to buy this great TV. It is a winner!
My Best Buy number: 0050253593
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Enjoy typing, watching movies and more on your Apple iPad mini, iPad mini 2 or iPad mini 3 with this ClamCase IPD-264-SMK case, which offers a full-size keyboard with function keys and a built-in smart-hinge stand.
Posted by: HomeyGee
from Boston, MA
This product is built with quality materials but unfortunately misapplied for durable long term use. The aluminum base keyboard is nice but the spring back on the keys is poor after less than 1 month of use. Several keys stick causing the character to repeat. The polycarbonate case that houses the iPad is way to rigid for the multiple opening and closing function and tends to crack quickly leaving the hinge inoperable. The worst part for me is that the hole where you plug in the charging cable on the polycarbonate case is misaligned and too small for the Apple OEM Lightning charging cable to fit in. Therefore you have to remove the iPad mini Gen 1-3 from the case every time you need to charge. This adds additional stress on the case causing it to crack quickly. Bottom line. I returned it within the 30 days and got my money back. No one at Incipio/ClamShell is going to win the profile in Engineering courage for this poorly designed case. Don't waste your money.
My Best Buy number: 0050253593
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Get in the game with this Asus Designo MX27AQ monitor, which features Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, GamePlus and VividPixel Technology. Asus SonicMaster technology with ICEpower and Bang & Olufsen creates immersive sound.
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding Quality. A Real Hidden Gem!
on April 3, 2016
Posted by: HomeyGee
from Boston, MA
I've been looking for a high-performance 27" monitor that was compatible with my Mac & PC as well as my gaming consoles. This was the only monitor I could find that had 3 HDMI and 1 Display port connections. The ASUS MX27AQ is a phenominal monitor. The screen quality and overall build quality is amazing! Coming from an Apple Thunderbolt monitor, which in itself is a premium monitor, ASUS did a great job engineering this product. I really like the matte screen over the glossy screen.
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Automatically track any exercise you do with the Fitbit Blaze in black. This smart fitness watch instantly recognizes when you are exercising with SmartTrack, whether you are cycling, running or jogging, and the GPS tracks where you are in real-time. Get help from the on-screen workouts, and let the Fitbit Blaze in blue track your sleep for optimal health.
Posted by: HomeyGee
from Boston, MA
I have been a big fan of the FitBit product line since it's inception. I've been holding off on purchasing a high end tracker/watch to see what the Blaze had to offer. Sadly I am very disappointed in this product. For the high entry level price point it is such a very basic unit and offers none of the common useful functions found in many of the competing devices. The styling is nice but just doesn't fit properly on my wrist. The screen is small and dull. Needless to say I returned it for a refund. I really believe FitBit should just stick with the low end trackers and sell their outstanding fitness software to iOS and Android watch users who have established a foothold early on in the high end digital watch market.
My Best Buy number: 0050253593
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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NVIDIA SHIELD Pro: Experience a vast world of gaming and entertainment with the SHIELD Pro, which features Wi-Fi for easy access to apps, movies, music and more. Envelop yourself in detailed images with 4K Ultra HD playback.
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Streaming / Gaming machine
on February 27, 2016
Posted by: HomeyGee
from Boston, MA
I have owned the NVIDIA Shield Pro for close to a year. This is one of the best investments and most durable media devices I have ever owned. The 4K capability combined with the vast library of movies, music, games and other types of media is second to none. The ability to stream games from my PC without lag is a huge plus! I plugged in a usb gaming keyboard and mouse and play some incredible sessions of battlefield 4 and COD streaming off my PC to my 4K 60" flatscreen! Also for $8.00/month you can subscribe to an ever growing library of awesome AAA game titles! This is the best value in the gaming industry! What are you waiting for? Buy it now!
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Keep your Apple Watch 38mm or 42mm powered and ready for use with this Techlink Recharge 527090 portable charger, which features a 1000 mAh lithium-polymer battery and a micro USB input with surge, overcharge and overheat protection.
Customer Rating
4
Decent portable charging at under $40.00!
on November 23, 2015
Posted by: HomeyGee
from Boston, MA
Bought this on sale for $39.99. It is well built and very compact. The fact that you can store your watch inside the case while charging from the battery is a plus! The only negatives is that like most people, you will need to use the long charging cord that came with your Apple Watch. It's rather tough to wrap all of the footage inside the charging cylinder. If you take your time you can eventually do it. The other downside is that I was only able to get 1.5X charges out of the battery on a full charge on a 42mm watch unlike the advertised 2.5X charges. Other than that at $39.99 it's well worth the cost.
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Capable of printing up to 21 ipm* in black and up to 15 ipm* in color, this Canon MAXIFY MB5020 9627B002 multifunction printer generates crisp documents and bold, colorful photos quickly. The Canon PRINT app lets you print from the Cloud.
Posted by: HomeyGee
from Boston, MA
I have been a loyal customer of Canon printers for over 10 years. My last Canon Pixima lasted 5 years and finally gave in to the non stop daily use I put it through. When looking for a replacement I did a lot of research and found out that the MB5020 was recommended by many small business and home office users. The 30K impression count will last me for years to come. Keep in mind folks, this is an office machine first and foremost. Yes it can print photos but there are several better options in the Canon printer line designed solely for high quality photos. It's like buying a Ford F-150 Pick up truck (very reliable) and using it like a limo to take 10 High School Kids to the prom! If you use this printer for what it was designed for you will be thrilled with it's performance.
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Pebble Steel Smartwatch: This waterproof smartwatch enables you to remotely manage music, play games, check scores, read texts and receive notifications and incoming call alerts from your compatible iOS or Android device.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Works with BlackBerry 10
By BigRob673
from Concord, nc
Works ok using the Android version of the app to load watch faces and other apps. I would really like for Pebble to support BlackBerry again. They were originally called inPluse, and had BlackBerry support. Also these watches DO NOT come with the metal bands, ONLY the leather band.
HomeyGee
Boston, MA
Blackberry?
September 2, 2014
LOL! Not even Blackberry supports Blackberry. How did you manage to get the Pebble to work with a Blackberry? Might be time to move to iOS or Android my man!
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Pebble Steel Smartwatch: This waterproof smartwatch enables you to remotely manage music, play games, check scores, read texts and receive notifications and incoming call alerts from your compatible iOS or Android device.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Used with both Anroid and iPhone
By PebbleIP6Convert
Watch is great, long battery life, easy to view, can look professional and very casual - no complaints. Purchased specifically for running. Had Samsung Galaxy S4 and apps were limited for GPS tracking. Used Aerotracker for features that Runkeeper lacked. Ended up switching to iPhone 6 and first app I selected ismootherun, had all the features x 10 and also fed to Runkeeper. Able to track just about anything and have displayed on watch.
HomeyGee
Boston, MA
Thanks for the iSmoothrun tip!
October 13, 2014
Thank you for the tip on the iSmoothrun app. I am an avid runner and this app combined with the iPhone + Pebble is absolutely amazing! It blows the doors off my more expensive Garmin solution. I am so pleased with the Pebble Steel and the great applications that are available!
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Get in the game with this Asus Designo MX27AQ monitor, which features Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, GamePlus and VividPixel Technology. Asus SonicMaster technology with ICEpower and Bang & Olufsen creates immersive sound.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Solid
By zeusie
Purchased this from BB after extensively reading reviews here, at competitors, and in the press. Other than some quirks in the documentation and interface guidance (which are frustrating but can be figured out) the performance is excellent all around. Lots of flexibility in configuration, very useful traffic monitoring by device. We have a large house (3000+ SF) with many barriers and the WiFi penetrates into areas for which repeaters were necessary in the past. I would strongly recommend this product - and also recommend that Asus improve its documentation.
HomeyGee
Boston, MA
What product is this a review of?
April 3, 2016
This guys review obviously is not for this monitor but instead, maybe a WiFi Router?
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Lenovo Yoga 910 14" Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Type or touch the screen of this Lenovo Yoga notebook computer to stay in touch with friends, family or co-workers. The 14-inch screen offers ample workspace, while Intel Core i7 processing provides a lag-free experience. With an 8GB internal memory, this Lenovo Yoga notebook provides ample space for keeping multiple tabs up and running at once.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Sexy form factor, but getting returned
By BillHargin
from Redmond, WA
I don't believe the 5 star reviews on this thing. IMO, it's what I would call "eye candy." It *looks* 5-star awesome, and I really like the screen size at 14", but my fan is running ALL THE TIME, and I'm getting about 2.5 hours of battery life. (Possibly less than my 1st gen Yoga from 2012.) It's usually the display that sucks up all of the power (perhaps converting it to heat, requiring the fan to run?). I'm *guessing* that the people that are happy with the battery life bought the lower resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) version. I bought the 3840 x 2560 (UHD). A fan that's running all the time is the sign of a design problem, as is the 2.5 hour battery life, when 9+ hours is advertised.
The keyboard design is the worst I've experienced in the 12 or so laptops I've owned since the early 90s. The right SHIFT key isn't where it's supposed to be, so you end up arrowing up all the time. To use PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, HOME, or END, it takes two hands. The FUNCTION key is part of the process. I use those keys all the time, and this key board makes me think and use two hands for something that's much simpler on most every other laptop out there. Also, there's an extra ALT and CTRL key to the right of the space bar. (Duplicates.) That real estate would have been potentially useful for a HOME and END key. Swap the PAGE UP and SHIFT keys, and 75% of the problem is solved, I'd guess. (Only HOME and END would be a hassle at that point.) Anyway, I don't know why they didn't just use the same keyboard they had on the 1st gen Yoga. (I'd love to talk to the designers.)
They need to do a 2nd generation of this particular laptop with these problems fixed before it's worthy of more than 2 stars. I gave it one because the fan running ALL THE TIME and the 2.5 hour battery life are fatal flaws - given the other options in the market. It's unfortunate because the form factor is so nice ... I hope they do fix it.
HomeyGee
Boston, MA
Try updating the firmware to the latest version
February 23, 2017
Bill, I purchased the FHD version and I am getting close to 20 hours of battery life. The fan issue was immediately resolved by updating the firmware. I would suggest giving that a try.
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Sony PlayStation VR Launch Bundle:Immerse yourself in a virtual-reality gaming world with this Sony PlayStation VR bundle. Experience body-responsive gaming with the two PlayStation Move motion controllers. The built-in camera lets you take clear photos, and the stereo headphones provide rich sound. Challenge your gaming ability with the VR Worlds game included with this Sony PlayStation VR bundle.
Does the bundle comes with the new playstation camera or they still shipping the old one?
The new camera.
7 years, 6 months ago
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I have a 32" Dynex tv and doesn't turn on just a red light on the left corner blinking what's wrong with it?
Do you have the correct input source selects? I.e. DVD, HDMI, cable tv? Sounds like it's looking for the video device (source).
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Microsoft Surface Tablet: Do more on the go with the productivity of a laptop in the compact size of a tablet. Create documents with Microsoft Office RT, sync files between Windows devices and video chat with friends and family. The built-in kickstand props up your tablet at just the right angle for easy viewing.