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- First reviewDecember 3, 2014
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Play and win with confidence by using this BenQ Zowie gaming monitor. It comes with an S switch that lets you easily change the settings and select from saved modes. The engineered LCD frame of this 27-inch BenQ Zowie gaming monitor reduces light reflection to keep you focused on game play.
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I own the previous iteration of this monitor named the BenQ xl2730z. Zowie and BenQ are now one company and they rebranded the xl2730z to the Zowie xl2730.
The monitor experiences an issue where the headphone jack does not work at the 144hz refresh rate. I had to lower the refresh rate of my monitor to 120hz in order to get the headphone jack to work.
If the headphone jack does not work at 144hz return the monitor. They will not fix it, I tried. Their customer service states the issue can be remedied by buying a headphone jack extension and routing a longer cable from the desktop to my headphones. So for $550 plus tax you get a misrepresented monitor that has a half-baked headphone jack.
If this is not an issue then buy the monitor. If you think you might use the headphone jack on the monitor at any time do not buy this monitor.
There is even a thread on Tomshardware regarding the issuedated 8/16/2015 http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2767383/benq-xl2730z-sound-headphone-jack.html#19100697
We can't reasonably assume that they will fix the issue after knowing about it for over a year.
My Best Buy number: 056547097
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Head to a tournament with this CORSAIR RGB RAPIDFIRE compact keyboard, and keep up with the competition with double-shot LED backlit keys. The responsive touch of this compact keyboard makes it a good option for high-action gaming. The durable metal frame on this CORSAIR RGB RAPIDFIRE compact keyboard handles every mission and all of your battles.
Posted by: AgentOJ
I have owned numerous full sized gaming keyboard and have used Cherry MX red, blue, brown, and now grey (speed switch) switches. I have also used Razer's green/clicky switches.
I wanted my mouse closer to my keyboard because I noticed my right hand was farther out than my left hand when gaming. This was causing some shoulder/back issues. Also, the smaller keyboard foot print allows for way more mouse space. I like the sensitivity in the rapidfire's grey switches a lot. this is the best ten keyless keyboard I have used and the only popular ten keyless keyboard I know of that has a USB pass through. The lighting is full RGB and the keyboard comes with textures FPS and MOBA keycap a which help a lot when gaming.
I play DOTA, HOTS, left4dead2, and Skyrim with this keyboard and have no issues thus far.
My Best Buy number: 0565470973
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Fans of the Super Smash Bros franchise love the action-packed, fast-paced combat the games deliver, as well as the opportunity to take on some of the most beloved Nintendo characters in heated battle. Where else could you fight Mario, go head-to-head with Mega Man or take on Pikachu? Get ready to step into the ring once more in a stunningly rendered world where you — and your friends — can smash the competition.Return to an exciting world of epic battles with Super Smash Bros. as you fight your way through a host of fan-favorite opponents. Journey through striking stages inspired by the most popular classic Nintendo games. Challenge a host of familiar faces to battle, including Mario, Link, Samus and Pikachu, or take on new contenders, such as Mega Man, Little Mac and Palutena, the Goddess of Light from the Kid Icarus games. Leap into battle as your own personalized Mii characters. Wage intense battles using a variety of control methods, including Nintendo GameCube controllers, the controller of choice for hardcore players. Connect with amiibo for even more fast-paced fun. Customize your fighter's move sets for when you're playing locally or online. Experience all the stunning beauty of the Super Smash Bros. world rendered in vivid high-definition. Challenge family and friends locally or online, or seek out new competition from around the globe in online For Fun or For Glory matches. The battle is on — are you ready to fight your way to victory?
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I purchased a Wii U Deluxe just because Smash bros was coming out. I then got to thinking if I wanted the game in digital or physical format.
Ultimately I ended up going digital. The reason I went digital is because I want to be able to play smash without needing to change discs, and the fact that I don't have time to waste going to the store to buy a physical copy.
Process is easy since you buy online, get emailed an activation code, go into the estore on your wii u, insert code and begin downloading the game. The total download time for me was about 2 1/2 hours (no biggie had it download while I slept) but that can vary depending on your internet speed (I supposedly have time warner at 25 Mbps). The biggest draw back to downloading the game is that it is a big download. For me it was 11.6GB, combined with the 5GB the system already takes up, I am now left with 13GB for save data. For me the space is not a big deal because I only plan on having Smash Bros as a digital download. If you fear you will be running out of hard drive space, then just hook up an external hard drive to your Wii U and you will be good to go.
I am going to see how I like the digital download vs the physical copy. I think I will enjoy not having to get up on those cold days to change the disc to play smash.
PROS for Digital Download:
Don't need to go to the store
No need to worry about scratching the disc (kids)
Don't need to get up to change games
When I switch consoles my digital content will still be there
CONS
No paper manuals
No box with artwork
Cannot play on another system unless you tell nintendo you want to activate your account on another Wii
Friends cannot borrow the game (I would not let my friends borrow this game so not an issue for me)
Cannot resale a digital copy
Ultimately I ended up going digital. The reason I went digital is because I want to be able to play smash without needing to change discs, and the fact that I don't have time to waste going to the store to buy a physical copy.
Process is easy since you buy online, get emailed an activation code, go into the estore on your wii u, insert code and begin downloading the game. The total download time for me was about 2 1/2 hours (no biggie had it download while I slept) but that can vary depending on your internet speed (I supposedly have time warner at 25 Mbps). The biggest draw back to downloading the game is that it is a big download. For me it was 11.6GB, combined with the 5GB the system already takes up, I am now left with 13GB for save data. For me the space is not a big deal because I only plan on having Smash Bros as a digital download. If you fear you will be running out of hard drive space, then just hook up an external hard drive to your Wii U and you will be good to go.
I am going to see how I like the digital download vs the physical copy. I think I will enjoy not having to get up on those cold days to change the disc to play smash.
PROS for Digital Download:
Don't need to go to the store
No need to worry about scratching the disc (kids)
Don't need to get up to change games
When I switch consoles my digital content will still be there
CONS
No paper manuals
No box with artwork
Cannot play on another system unless you tell nintendo you want to activate your account on another Wii
Friends cannot borrow the game (I would not let my friends borrow this game so not an issue for me)
Cannot resale a digital copy
My Best Buy number: 0565470973
I would recommend this to a friend!
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AgentOJ's Review Comments
Play and win with confidence by using this BenQ Zowie gaming monitor. It comes with an S switch that lets you easily change the settings and select from saved modes. The engineered LCD frame of this 27-inch BenQ Zowie gaming monitor reduces light reflection to keep you focused on game play.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Headphone jack
By AgentOJ
I own the previous iteration of this monitor named the BenQ xl2730z. Zowie and BenQ are now one company and they rebranded the xl2730z to the Zowie xl2730.
The monitor experiences an issue where the headphone jack does not work at the 144hz refresh rate. I had to lower the refresh rate of my monitor to 120hz in order to get the headphone jack to work.
If the headphone jack does not work at 144hz return the monitor. They will not fix it, I tried. Their customer service states the issue can be remedied by buying a headphone jack extension and routing a longer cable from the desktop to my headphones. So for $550 plus tax you get a misrepresented monitor that has a half-baked headphone jack.
If this is not an issue then buy the monitor. If you think you might use the headphone jack on the monitor at any time do not buy this monitor.
There is even a thread on Tomshardware regarding the issuedated 8/16/2015 http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2767383/benq-xl2730z-sound-headphone-jack.html#19100697
We can't reasonably assume that they will fix the issue after knowing about it for over a year.
AgentOJ
January 13, 2017
I meant to say I have to plug in the 3.5mm jack on my headphone to my desktop since the monitors headphone jack doesn't work properly. The manufacturer said to be buy a longer headphone jack cable so I can reach my desktop instead of solving the issue with the monitor.
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