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- First reviewJanuary 25, 2014
- Last reviewDecember 25, 2015
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- First review commentApril 3, 2016
- Last review commentNovember 26, 2016
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Samsung Gear S2 Smartwatch 30mm Stainless Steel AT&T: Stay connected by pairing this smartwatch to your compatible Android tablet or phone. Receive e-mail and alerts without disrupting your day, and even monitor your heart rate.
Posted by: Optimummind
from SoCal, CA
After waiting for two years for a smartwatch that meets my needs & standards to come out, I've finally found that watch in the Samsung Gear S2 3G. It is well-designed and attractive-looking. It looks classy, curvy, and sporty. It is light, durable, and the straps are comfortable to wear all day without irritation. And now that extra straps are finally available for purchase, I can mix and match to customize to my delight.
The display is fantastic! It's bright enough for the sunny outdoors and its auto-brightness function works very well. Pictures and texts are nice and sharp. Kudos to Samsung for figuring out a way to include a light sensor without having to do a "flat-tire" look like Motorola or not having it at all like the Huawei Watch.
The rotating bezel is a genius idea that Samsung has implemented very well. It is fun to use and functions very well.
The software (Tizen) is smooth, lag-free, and accurate. The notification system works very well, as well as the calling and texting functions. The speaker is surprisingly decent - pretty loud for a tiny speaker and the people on the other end of the conversation say my voice comes through very clear and loud, sometimes better than my Bluetooth headset! :)
I've had this watch since the 3rd week of November and already within the past month, the Gear App Store has been growing pretty well with new useful apps and better watchfaces. I was initially very disappointed with the Gear App Store but looking at its improvements just within the past 30 days, I have hope that it will continue to get better. The Gear App Store, at the moment, needs a better categorization system. Although the App Store presents the user with different categories, you find the wrong type of apps inside the categories. For instance, a lot of regular watch faces show up inside the Entertainment category.
At the moment, there are less than a handful of things Samsung needs to improve on.
One, fix the categorization mess inside the Gear App Store.
Two, S-Voice. It doesn't always recognize my wake-up command. And it cannot set reminders yet.
Three, fix the Always-On Mode. When this feature is offered in the watch and I turn it on, I expect the screen to be always on and show me the time of the day (basic watch function & reason for its existence). Currently, with the Always-On Mode turned on, the watch will go from Full Watchface Mode to Dimmed, Ambient Mode, then turn off completely after a while. It shouldn't be that way. The watch display should stay on in its Dimmed, Ambient Mode so I can always look at the time without first having to rotate the bezel or press a button to turn the screen back on. This is my number one annoyance on the Gear S2 right now. A Gear S2 app developer told me that Samsung has done this on purpose so they can maintain their marketing claim that the Gear S2 gets double the battery life of an Apple Watch. I understand why marketing folks want the ability to maintain this claim in their marketing promotions but the user shouldn't have to suffer for it. If you give the option in the watch for Always-On Mode, then give us proper Always-On Mode.
Four, slow firmware updates. Compared to Europe and Korea, us USA Gear S2 users are getting firmware updates more slowly despite launching first. Across the pond, international Gear S2 users already received firmware updates that provide additional useful settings and software functionalities. Software and software updates are Samsung's traditional and ongoing major weakness. I would be overjoyed to see Samsung improve upon this critical area and bring delight to its users.
Overall, I'm satisfied and happy with my Gear S2. It's a great watch and Samsung has done an excellent job.
My Best Buy number: 0533540387
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Plantronics Marque 2 Bluetooth Headset: Make calls and listen to your favorite music and movies on a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet with this headset. Its lightweight design and flexible eartips offer a premium level of comfort, so you can wear it for hours.
Posted by: Optimummind
from SoCal, CA
I like the fact that this unit is very light, stylish, and has great volume. The battery life is pretty good and it is quick to charge.
I only have one gripe and it is that sometimes, depending on what angle the headset is sitting on my ear and on my cheek, the other party can't hear my voice smoothly. Sometimes I'm told that my words skip. After some adjustment, the problem gets fixed but having to do so can get annoying once in a while.
My Best Buy number: 0533540387
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Google Chromecast: Easily stream your favorite apps and media to your TV via Wi-Fi with Chromecast. Use the included USB cable to plug the Chromecast into your TV, and control streaming content using your compatible smartphone, tablet or computer.
Posted by: Optimummind
from SoCal, CA
Although not as sophisticated as standalone Android TV sticks, the Chromecast is still very functional and fun to use.
My Best Buy number: 0533540387
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Samsung MB-MG64DA/BBY microSD memory card features a 64GB capacity to accommodate a generous amount of photos, videos and other types of media, while the Class 10 UHS-1 speed ensures rapid data transfers.
Posted by: Optimummind
from SoCal, CA
This is like my 6th or 7th Samsung microSD card and just like all previous others, it works perfectly right out of the box. It's fast, reliable, and easily recognized by all my other devices.
My Best Buy number: 0533540387
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy enhanced music with these Sony XSGT1638F vehicle speakers that feature 6-1/2" woofer cones that deliver smooth midrange frequencies and 1-7/16" tweeters and 1/4" supertweeters that deliver clear high-range frequencies for well-balanced sound.
Posted by: Optimummind
from SoCal, CA
I purchased these speakers to replace my old OEM front speakers which finally began to malfunction after 9 years of usage.
Looking at the RMS, these Sony speakers are double the RMS of the old OEM ones. And they sound, at minimum, twice as better~!
These were easy to install by myself and fit perfectly into the speaker openings.
Very happy with these.
My Best Buy number: 533540387
What's great about it: Sound quality
What's not so great: None
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Protect your phone with the Platinum hard-shell case with a holster for the Samsung Galaxy S7. The shell easily snaps into and out of the holster so you don't need to fumble around in your pocket. Set your phone up for movies with the built-in kickstand on this Platinum hard-shell case.
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2 out of 5
2 out of 5Doesn't fit
By klainc1
Case is too big for the S7. Belt clip is too strong
Optimummind
SoCal, CA
April 3, 2016
Of course it is too big. This case is for the larger Galaxy S7 Edge, not the regular S7. Fail...
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Upgrade your home theater setup with this Samsung UHD TV. The 4K ultra HD resolution delivers crisp, clear images, and the Dolby Digital Plus audio creates an immersive listening experience. Featuring a web browser, built-in apps and a smart hub, this Samsung UHD TV lets you enjoy content from all your favorite platforms.
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5Brand name, disappointing picture
By 4KFan
I found the picture on this TV to be muddy and of poor quality. Definitely not 4K quality. I tried all the different picture tuning modes without success. Everything looked like standard definition when compared to a 50" LG 4K set, including cable, Netflix and Hulu.
Not sure what the issue is, but I will return this weekend.
Optimummind
SoCal, CA
November 26, 2016
My experience has been exactly the opposite. I returned my 1-week old LG 50" 4K HDR TV for this Samsung 55" 4K HDR TV and I find this Samsung unit to have a sharper, more vibrant, and brighter display. My wife and mother noticed the same thing.
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