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Access digital work tools with this Dell Inspiron laptop. The 17.3-inch screen lets you maximize documents for personal viewing comfort, and the full keyboard includes a 10-key pad to make data entry easier. This Dell Inspiron laptop comes with a touch screen for added navigation options and NVIDIA GeForce 940MX graphics that let you move from work to gaming.
Customer Rating
4
Wow
on September 26, 2016
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
Just got this laptop and it's surprisingly nice. The screen is big and bright and the fit and finish is excellent. The speaker is loud. The best part is it's a x360 laptop. It's lighter than a HP 17" laptop I've gotten before and lighter than the Envy 17". I got this when it went on sale and it's a great bargain. The negatives so far are the ports... one USB2 and one USB3 port. You would think for a big laptop would have more ports. On the really positive side is that you can swap the internals such as the HDD, RAM and the Wifi card and it's not difficult to open.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Insignia™ Flex Tablet: Get work done and stay entertained wherever you go with this Flex tablet. You can navigate features using the 11.6" touch screen, which offers a realistic 1920 x 1080 picture, or connect the included hinged keyboard for use as a laptop. Plus, snap photos and video chat with loved ones using the 5.0MP rear-facing and 2.0MP front-facing cameras.
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
After reading all the reviews both and negative I went ahead and got one. I have three other tablets (HP/Dell/Asus) running Windows and this one is the fastest by far. Love the included keyboard and it's responsive. I bought a 64gb microSD card to alleviate the storage problem as I re-directed where the programs I loaded will reside (to the microSD card) and where the files will go too. Having an 8" and 10.1" tablet this 11.6" is much better on the eyes and touching the screen is much improved due to it's larger screen.
My Best Buy number: 073503109
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With a padded camera compartment and polyester and faux leather materials, this Platinum Metropolitan PT-DSL01MP camera bag offers durable protection for your digital camera on the go. Front and rear compartments provide additional storage.
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
I was looking for a replacement camera bag for my Nikon P900 and this one fits perfectly. It's deeper than my previous bag (Lowepro) so now I can place my wallet inside also. The material exudes quality and is made well. The strap has metal clasps instead of plastic plus it free rotating. There's a zippered meshed compartment inside the top cover which I can place extra batteries and memory cards, a slotted compartment in the rear and zippered compartment in the front. I wished the font compartment could open halfway instead of only a third. Case is well padded. This will also do well as a carry-all bag for travel and not just for cameras and it's neutral looking that a guy or gal can use it.
My Best Buy number: 0735031096
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Canon EF-S 15–85mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens: This versatile, everyday lens with standard zoom offers a broad focus range for almost any shot. The optical image stabilizer steadies the lens for blur-free handheld photos, and the aspherical lens with UD glass corrects aberrations for sharp, vibrant landscapes and portraits.
Customer Rating
5
Best all around lens for APS-C Canon camera
on January 31, 2016
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
Got this lens for the Canon 70D and it's worth every penny. It's a bit hefty and the built quality shows. Focusing is fast and quiet. The pictures are tact sharp. I highly recommend this lens for everyday picture taking from wide to semi tele range.
My Best Buy number: 0735031096
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Pair this Microsoft Designer 7N5-00001 mouse with your compatible laptop or tablet using Bluetooth 4.0 technology and enjoy efficient tracking on most surfaces. The plug-and-play design simplifies setup, so you can work where you're most comfortable.
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
I bought this for my HP Spectre x360 because it looked sleek to match. This mouse is flat and will not contour to your palm like other bluetooth mice I own. I have one bluetooth mouse per laptop and this one is unique. At least this one will fit in your pocket on the go without any bulges showing.
My Best Buy number: 0735031096
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Toshiba Satellite Radius Laptop: Catch up on emails, browse the Web and stream content onto your HDTV with this laptop, which features a 10-point touch-screen display for easy navigation and wireless display capability for watching content on your compatible TV.
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
First time I bought a Toshiba and the first impression wasn't good. The first one I got had a red hot pixel and I was debating to return it or get a replacement, I got a replacement and so far so good. I choose the Pentium instead of the Celeron for it's faster speed. It's now upgrading to Windows 10 so I'll add programs after completion. This 2 in 1 will be used for travel, internet and storing pictures/videos. This notebook is solidly built with no flexing of the lid or keyboard. There are no gaps where the top and bottom meet. Affordable and light weight, what else can you ask for, got this on sale for $329
My Best Buy number: 0735031096
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Sabrent PCI-802N Wireless PCI 802.11n Adapter gives you the flexibility to position your Desktop PC or MAC where you want, without the cost or inconvenience of running network cables. Maximize data transfer speeds of up to 300 Mbps from the greatest distance using the included dual-band articulate dipole antennas. Simply install the PCI card into an available PCI slot, and connect to an available Wireless Network. (Reverse compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b)
Customer Rating
5
Great addition to your desktop
on August 26, 2014
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
After my son's desktop PCI wireless card died I had to find a replacement. BestBuy had this item for cheap and though I had to wait for it to be delivered and picked up at the store it was worth the wait. Installation was a breeze and Windows 8.1 Pro automatically installed the drivers. I do recommend downloading the Sabrent program in which you can tweak the card further. It came with a mini-cd installation disc but I prefer downloading updated programs directly from the manufacturer.
What's great about it: Price, ease of installation
What's not so great: none so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
5
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This Samsung 840 EVO MZ-7TE250BW 250GB internal solid state drive features data transfer rates up to 6 Gbps for speedy response when updating files and a Serial ATA III interface, which allows simple installation in your PC, Mac or Linux laptop.
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
BB has this item with the same pricing from Amazon. I couldn't wait for delivery so I ordered it online and picked it up in the store. I bought two of these separately, one to replace a laptop OS with Windows 8.1 Pro but I kept the original Windows 7 for backup purposes. The other SSD was a replacement for a desktop because the HDD was failing and that one still had Windows Vista in it. Both Windows 8.1 Pro SSD installation loaded without a hitch. Compared to regular a HDD it really does load much faster averaging 15-20 seconds. I could've bought the Samsung Evo Pro version which is supposedly faster and costs more but this one suffices. If you are heavily onto photo, music or video manipulation I would recommend the Pro version. I also own a Plextor and Crucial SSD and the older Samsung 830 series SSDs on my other laptops (I have a total of 7 laptops) and I also use a Seagate hybrid drive because of the larger capacity and much cheaper than a true SSD. Overall I'm happy with my purchase. The system runs cooler, faster, and adds a bit more battery life on the laptops, around 20 minutes. The prices of SSDs are dropping and are becoming more affordable and with BB prices it can't be beat. Don't be fooled when the laptop's fan comes on often because it's mainly cooling the CPU and not necessarily the SSD.
My Best Buy number: 0735031096
What's great about it: Speed, price, availability
What's not so great: nothing yet so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Performance
5
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Snap frame-worthy photos with this circular polarizer that is compatible with most digital cameras with a 72mm lens and removes reflections from nonmetallic surfaces such as glass and water.
Customer Rating
3
Good addition to your photographic needs
on February 21, 2014
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
Verified Purchase:Yes
Got this polarizer and I noticed the coating has some streak aberration. I attempted to clean the glass really well but it's still there. I've own more expensive glass and you do get what you paid for. The aberration doesn't show up in the final image thankfully. Also the polarizing effect is weak meaning it doesn't really darken a sky compared to a more expensive one.
My Best Buy number: 0735031096
My Best Buy number: 0735031096
What's great about it: Price
What's not so great: Glass not top notch
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Performance
3
Ease of Use
3
Durability
3
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Easily store and access your media with this 64GB SanDisk Ultra microSDXC Class 10 memory card that includes a SD/SDHC adapter to provide expanded compatibility options.
Customer Rating
5
Great card to have
on August 9, 2013
Posted by: kanehi
from Honolulu, HI
Verified Purchase:Yes
Got this card for my ASUS Smart Tablet 10.1 and is an excellent addition.
My Best Buy number: 0735031096
My Best Buy number: 0735031096
What's great about it: size, price
What's not so great: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
Capacity
5
Durability
5
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ASUS ZENBOOK UX302LA-BHI5T08 Laptop: Slim and sophisticated with touch-screen navigation, a spun metal finish and a crystal-clear display, this laptop travels in style. Use it at home, in the office or on the go.Learn more about the New Windows ›
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Computer failed 19 days after pruchase
By ButchComputerPro
from Denver,com
I bought two of these laptops and one of them has already failed. The design is great and when it worked it was very fast. The Best Buy customer service representative basically told us our only option was to send it back to the manufacturer for service since it was 19 days since purchase and returns would only be honored up to 15 days. It was too bad that it didn't fail 4 days earlier. I have no faith in the new laptops they fail 50% of the time within the first 30 days. I have another Asus ultrabook that is 22 months old and never had a problem but this unit is another story.
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Return...
March 27, 2014
Elite members has longer return policy, I believe it's 90 days.
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HP ENVY M6-N012DX Laptop With an intuitive touch screen and voice-recognition capability, this laptop lets you type, swipe or talk to get it done. Heavy-duty computing power lets you run image-editing software, intense games and multiple applications and browser windows all at once.Learn more about the New Windows ›
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Major Problems out-of-the-box
By ConsumerX
from Boston
I opened the box and turned it on. Set-up was fairly easy. I installed a few things (Microsoft Office and Anti Virus), and allowed Windows to do it's updates. I restarted the computer and it took a VERY long time to reboot. When it finally did - it was flashing/blinking the desktop home screen. It wouldn't stop and was not responding to any key strokes, and I had to do a "hard shut-down" with the power button. When I restarted again - the same thing happened. Another hard shut down was needed.
Next day - I went back to BB and told the Geek Squad - they didn't know why it was happening and said they would do an "exchange" for the same model #but a new one#.
Next day - I went back to BB and told the Geek Squad - they didn't know why it was happening and said they would do an "exchange" for the same model #but a new one#.
I stayed at the store while The Geek Squad transferred my data to this NEW machine #same Envy TouchSmart Model#, once they finished they asked me to "test it out", I powered it up and the SAME ISSUES happened with the NEW one ?!?!!? *everyone was baffled !
I returned for full refund.
I wouldn't buy this product.
I returned for full refund.
I wouldn't buy this product.
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Strange...
June 8, 2014
Out of the box and died after updates. Big question is, you had data to transfer in a out of box brand spanking new laptop?
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HP ENVY M6-N012DX Laptop With an intuitive touch screen and voice-recognition capability, this laptop lets you type, swipe or talk to get it done. Heavy-duty computing power lets you run image-editing software, intense games and multiple applications and browser windows all at once.Learn more about the New Windows ›
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Major Problems out-of-the-box
By ConsumerX
from Boston
I opened the box and turned it on. Set-up was fairly easy. I installed a few things (Microsoft Office and Anti Virus), and allowed Windows to do it's updates. I restarted the computer and it took a VERY long time to reboot. When it finally did - it was flashing/blinking the desktop home screen. It wouldn't stop and was not responding to any key strokes, and I had to do a "hard shut-down" with the power button. When I restarted again - the same thing happened. Another hard shut down was needed.
Next day - I went back to BB and told the Geek Squad - they didn't know why it was happening and said they would do an "exchange" for the same model #but a new one#.
Next day - I went back to BB and told the Geek Squad - they didn't know why it was happening and said they would do an "exchange" for the same model #but a new one#.
I stayed at the store while The Geek Squad transferred my data to this NEW machine #same Envy TouchSmart Model#, once they finished they asked me to "test it out", I powered it up and the SAME ISSUES happened with the NEW one ?!?!!? *everyone was baffled !
I returned for full refund.
I wouldn't buy this product.
I returned for full refund.
I wouldn't buy this product.
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Strange...
June 22, 2014
You actually had 'data' already on the laptop after installing the updates, antivirus and Office out of the box? IF BB cloned the HDD for you then the problem would've still existed. It would have been better if you just had a replacement laptop and start all over. I don't trust McAfee or Norton for anti-virus protection, they're not a good app and can be quirky. It's also recommended turn off the anti-virus when installing a program or even updating the system.
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Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro 80HE000DUS Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: This adaptable, lightweight laptop allows you to work or play on the go. Put it in laptop mode to surf the Web or check e-mail, then flip it over to tent mode when you want to watch your favorite movies or TV shows.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5Surprising bad
By rezn8
from ohio
I couldn't wait for the Yoga 3 Pro to be released and I had very high expectations based upon the pre-release press, unfortunately it my experience with this ultrabook 2-in-1 was less than stellar. Lets start with what's good. The computer is light and thin and the new hinge works fine. The keyboard is slightly improved over the Yoga 2 Pro which is very good. The display is sharp but not as bright as I would have expected. Now the killer - the performance is bad - really bad. Why? it appears to be the design around the processor. The CPU runs hot from the start and severely throttles the CPU clock speed. The fan runs non-stop in an attempt to cool it down. If you're just browsing the web and reading emails then the Yoga 3 Pro may be fine however for any computing that requires some moderate to high cpu power this unit will struggle. I was also disappointed with the battery life. I expected 9+ hours but only got 6.5.
Hopefully Lenovo and Intel will release firmware updates to improve the performance and battery issues but for now you might want to look elsewhere.
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Fan?
December 12, 2014
I thought the new CPU are fanless and this is why it's slimmer than a regular 2 in 1!
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Only at Best BuyEnjoy lifelike picture clarity with this Dell Inspiron I7548-7858SLV laptop, which features stunning 3840 x 2160 4K Ultra HD resolution on an intuitive touch-screen display. An HDMI output enables connection to an HDTV.Learn more about the New Windows
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Almost Pefect
By timahh
I will start with the positives.
Screen: Incredible screen. Crisp, bright, great color.
The computer is very lightweight and fast.
Battery life is roughly 5 hours, but if depends what you are doing with the computer. For those that are browsing the net, watching videos, word processing, or similar in nature, the battery will last at least five hours.
If you are doing video editing, which is what I do, rendering video takes its toll on the batter, cuts it down to about 4 hours or so. (Adobe Premiere and AE CS4)
The good:
Keyboard layout should be wider. It takes a little effort to get used the the narrow keyboard, but the keys are responsive and well backlite, and they feel solid.
For the most part the computer runs quietly, but the fan does come on often and it does make some noise, not much, but some.
The not-so-good:
I am not calling it bad, but irritating at first. The "intelligent" screen brightness, keeps adjusting the screen brightness on me. I have tried several things to fix this problem, but it seems that there is no "real" way to turn it off. The adjustments are subtle, but you do notice them.
The touch-pad.
There is no control over the touch-pad. No Synaptic manager. Two finger scrolling works well if your fingers are in the middle of the touch-pad and you press firmly. I have had no problem with my palm striking the touch-pad and creating problems.
Overall this is a great laptop with two minor problems that I can overlook. You might want to take a hard look at this laptop with its 5th Generation i7, 12GB ram, 4GB video card, 4K screen and for this price, its a great deal.
Screen: Incredible screen. Crisp, bright, great color.
The computer is very lightweight and fast.
Battery life is roughly 5 hours, but if depends what you are doing with the computer. For those that are browsing the net, watching videos, word processing, or similar in nature, the battery will last at least five hours.
If you are doing video editing, which is what I do, rendering video takes its toll on the batter, cuts it down to about 4 hours or so. (Adobe Premiere and AE CS4)
The good:
Keyboard layout should be wider. It takes a little effort to get used the the narrow keyboard, but the keys are responsive and well backlite, and they feel solid.
For the most part the computer runs quietly, but the fan does come on often and it does make some noise, not much, but some.
The not-so-good:
I am not calling it bad, but irritating at first. The "intelligent" screen brightness, keeps adjusting the screen brightness on me. I have tried several things to fix this problem, but it seems that there is no "real" way to turn it off. The adjustments are subtle, but you do notice them.
The touch-pad.
There is no control over the touch-pad. No Synaptic manager. Two finger scrolling works well if your fingers are in the middle of the touch-pad and you press firmly. I have had no problem with my palm striking the touch-pad and creating problems.
Overall this is a great laptop with two minor problems that I can overlook. You might want to take a hard look at this laptop with its 5th Generation i7, 12GB ram, 4GB video card, 4K screen and for this price, its a great deal.
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Adaptive display
April 10, 2015
You can turn off the adaptive display under Power Options/Change Plan Settings/Change Advanced Power Setting/Display/Enable Adaptive Brightness and turn it off. I believe you have to do this for all power settings, Balance, Power Saver, High Performance. Hope this helps
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HP Spectre x360 13-4003dx Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: This powerful laptop features solid state memory for quicker access to large files, such as high-definition movies, and less power usage than standard hard drives. Versatile and fast, with a 360 ° hinge and 4 viewing modes, you don't need to keep this laptop on your lap to enjoy Full HD video and movies on the go.Learn more about Windows 8.1 ›
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Horrible Waste of Money
By Truth
When I first got this computer is was so excited, I ripped open the box and stared at it. Then i realized that it was no good. It is light and good looking but it is slow and for me after an hour of use the entire battery ran out. I am going back o return it tomorrow as it suddenly stopped and said that it did not have a hard drive. Who makes a computer with no Hard drive? Very poor produce Do.Not.Buy.
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Do your homework
June 29, 2015
First of all you should charge the computer completely. Second it comes with an SSD drive which is faster than a HDD. Third is do a Windows update which can take a while if you have a slow wi-fi connection.
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HP Spectre x360 13-4003dx Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: This powerful laptop features solid state memory for quicker access to large files, such as high-definition movies, and less power usage than standard hard drives. Versatile and fast, with a 360 ° hinge and 4 viewing modes, you don't need to keep this laptop on your lap to enjoy Full HD video and movies on the go.Learn more about Windows 8.1 ›
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5Great product hobbled by no stylus nor service
By Jimde
I bought this laptop to send with my daughter to college. She unpacked it and absolutely loved it. When I ordered the laptop, the agent suggested the jot flip stylus. I bought the stylus. My daughter tried the stylus an it didn't work. I called tech support. The first agent said that if the problem is not with the laptop, she couldn't help me. I asked her to help me figure out if the pen or the laptop was the issue. She said she couldn't. I called back The second agent said there might be a compatibility problem and he had to transfer me. He transferred me to sales. Sales asked why I was transferred. I called back. The third tech support agent said he had no insight into compatibility and transferred me to sales. (I hung up while on hold with sales#. I called again and this agent said there are no styluses on the planet compatible with this laptop. Get this, he suggested I return the laptop and buy an Envy so my stylus would work! I repeated that suggestion back just to be sure I heard it right return an $1100 laptop so a $40 stylus would work. He agreed. Then I asked him what else should I do. He said I was scheduled for a call back tomorrow #apparently, this was scheduled when I dropped off the line waiting for sales). I needed to wait for that call. I said, your here, I'm here. let's figure it out. Nope. I have to wait for a call between 11-12. What is this, the cable company?
What gives?
What gives?
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Stylus
July 3, 2015
Seems like the Dell stylus will work with this laptop. I usually go to Youtube and look at what other users say prior to getting a laptop. The mobiletechreview review seems the most accurate with this device
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HP Spectre x360 13-4003dx Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: This powerful laptop features solid state memory for quicker access to large files, such as high-definition movies, and less power usage than standard hard drives. Versatile and fast, with a 360 ° hinge and 4 viewing modes, you don't need to keep this laptop on your lap to enjoy Full HD video and movies on the go.Learn more about Windows 8.1 ›
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Performance doesn't live up to specs.
By dat1laoboi
I bought this 2in1 because of the design and specs. Everything runs fast except for the video. I don't think all these people that gave it 5 stars streamed a 1080p video. It was real choppy and i was disappointed. The 5th gen I7 is suppose to have improved graphics so why is the video lagging. It isn't my internet because my Ipad2 streams 1080p with no problems. I'm going to return it and wait for the xps 13 I7.
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Poor 1080p streaming video
July 3, 2015
As others have mentioned besides the poor internet connection the laptop might be in the "power saving" mode which decreases performance to conserve battery power.
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Only at Best BuyToshiba Satellite Radius Laptop: Navigate the Web, edit documents and much more with ease using this laptop's 10-point touch-screen display. Give presentations on your HDTV or high-def monitor using the HDMI output or Intel® Wireless Display (WiDi).
Overall2 out of 5
2 out of 5Upgraded from the 15in Radius
By JaBShots
I was within my 2 weeks of purchase of the Radius 15in i7 1TB computer when I saw this come out. I figured for 200$ why not upgrade to 4k...
While the picture quality is amazing, most applications open up with super tiny text. I tried to adjust FONT size... that was a task in itself. Most applications have the same story. SUPER small font size.
I was in love with the previous radius... so maybe i'm biased... I wouldn't reccomend this computer to an everyday user. Know what you want to do with 4k UHD and prepare for super small print
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Font size
July 4, 2015
Font size for 4K is dependent on software application. I believe the upcoming Windows 10 will have this adaptive display for 4K. Have you tried to increase the font size under Windows 8 to see if it works?
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Only at Best BuyHP Envy laptop: Browse the Web, update documents and more with ease using Dragon Assistant voice recognition or the 17.3" touch-screen display. The 1TB hard drive offers plenty of space to store your photos, music and other files.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Conflicted
By MaryAnn
Okay, so I've had this computer for approximately 3 hours.
The screen is already glitching and flickering. I looked the problem up online and it seems that HP has a long history with malfunctioning LCD cables? I don't know if that's what the problem is, but it should be an easy fix.
I was originally looking at the HP - ENVY 17.3" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 12GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Natural Silver, but the sales associate that helped me said that this would be a better choice because only difference is the inside color and an additional 4 gigs of memory for an extra 30 or so dollars so I said sure, ring me up.
It wasn't until I got home that I realized this model does not come with BeatsAudio, instead it has Bang & Olufsen speakers which I'm not familiar with, but looking at their website they appear to be higher end. Is this supposed to be an upgrade, or did they get some wiggle room in the price for the additional 4GB by switching them out?
Either way, you could get better sound with a soup can and a string.
Beats speakers were a major selling point for me and these are most definitely not making the cut.
Everything else about this computer is great so far, but I think I'm going to take it back for the other model.
Maybe it's just personal preference, but it's an issue too big for me to overlook.
It wasn't until I got home that I realized this model does not come with BeatsAudio, instead it has Bang & Olufsen speakers which I'm not familiar with, but looking at their website they appear to be higher end. Is this supposed to be an upgrade, or did they get some wiggle room in the price for the additional 4GB by switching them out?
Either way, you could get better sound with a soup can and a string.
Beats speakers were a major selling point for me and these are most definitely not making the cut.
Everything else about this computer is great so far, but I think I'm going to take it back for the other model.
Maybe it's just personal preference, but it's an issue too big for me to overlook.
kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Overrated
July 5, 2015
Beats is overrated and doesn't even sound that good. B&O is an established stereo marketer but most of HP speakers are weak either way. I have the Asus, Dell, HP, Acer and Lenovo laptops and Lenovo wins for the loudest speaker.
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Access digital work tools with this Dell Inspiron laptop. The 17.3-inch screen lets you maximize documents for personal viewing comfort, and the full keyboard includes a 10-key pad to make data entry easier. This Dell Inspiron laptop comes with a touch screen for added navigation options and NVIDIA GeForce 940MX graphics that let you move from work to gaming.
Can the back cover be opened for upgrades? what is accessible / upgradable? drive? memory?
Yes the back can be opened. It has 12 Philips screws which you undo, then gently nudge the back open (use a credit card as not to scratch the material). Once opened you have access to the HDD, WI-Fi card and RAM and a M.2 memory slot
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Enjoy a strong, stable Wi-Fi connection with the unique antenna on this Lenovo Yoga laptop. It has a 15-inch IPS touch screen with 1920 x 1080 resolution that looks crisp and clear, even when viewed from an angle. This Lenovo Yoga laptop has 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking and a 360-degree hinge for tablet or laptop use.
I found a deal as below. "SAVE UP TO $150 ON SELECT LENOVO COMPUTERS Plus, college students can save an additional $150" but I don't know how to get this deal with buying this laptop. Also, is the deal only for August?
You have to enroll with BB with an ".edu" email and they'll send you the student discounts. This email is what you use in school.
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What to buy
what is a great wireless printer for a future college student ?
Any printer with wifi or Bluetooth option should be good to go. The big question is how much the inks will cost in the long run. If you do print a lot of color or black/white a laser printer would be much cheaper in the long run.
8 years, 5 months ago
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kanehi
Honolulu, HI
my dell laptop is having an hinge that looks like it's about to split open...lap is hard to close ...who fix this problem?
If it's still under warranty Dell should fix it for free.
8 years, 5 months ago
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kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Blu-ray laptop to TV
Can the Sony Vaio VGN-NW270F 's blu-ray player drive, when connected with an hdmi cord to a HD TV, preform just as well as a blu-ray player?
Yes it should have the same performance, bluray is bluray
8 years, 5 months ago
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kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Toshiba Satellite Radius Laptop: Catch up on emails, browse the Web and stream content onto your HDTV with this laptop, which features a 10-point touch-screen display for easy navigation and wireless display capability for watching content on your compatible TV.
How well is that graphics card?
How well can this laptop take games like Warcraft 3 or company of heroes, and Starcraft 3, also, how good is the graphics card compared to the Inspiron N5040?
This is a Pentium processor so it's not a powerful one to play extensive gaming and besides it only comes with 4gb RAM. You will be seeing lag while gaming.
8 years, 5 months ago
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kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Toshiba Satellite Radius Laptop: Catch up on emails, browse the Web and stream content onto your HDTV with this laptop, which features a 10-point touch-screen display for easy navigation and wireless display capability for watching content on your compatible TV.
How long does it take to charge the battery, before it turns on?
I have been charging it for quite a while now, and all I see is the red light indicating battery charging. I don't see the light for the on off or for the wireless.
It takes 2-3 hrs to charge the battery and it does charge while in use. No light for the wireless but you can see the icon on the desktop if it's active. And this laptop doesn't have backlighting.
8 years, 5 months ago
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kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Toshiba Satellite Radius Laptop: Catch up on emails, browse the Web and stream content onto your HDTV with this laptop, which features a 10-point touch-screen display for easy navigation and wireless display capability for watching content on your compatible TV.
What does Satellite Radius mean?
"Radius" means the laptop is a 2 in 1 which can turn into a tablet when the screen is rotated all the way.
8 years, 5 months ago
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kanehi
Honolulu, HI
Toshiba Satellite Radius Laptop: Catch up on emails, browse the Web and stream content onto your HDTV with this laptop, which features a 10-point touch-screen display for easy navigation and wireless display capability for watching content on your compatible TV.
HDD replaceable
Can I install a solid state drive in place of the 500gb HDD, or is that not upgradeable like the Ram
Yes you can. Unfortunately Microsoft doesn't like it's system cloned so you have to fresh install Windows 8.1 or 10 on the SSD drive.
8 years, 5 months ago
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kanehi
Honolulu, HI
HP Stream 8 Tablet: Step up your productivity and keep your workflow at your fingertips on a multitouch display with wide viewing angle. This powerful tablet includes plenty of internal storage and a full-size USB port to simplify moving and storing your files.
How does one get the free T-Mobile monthly 200MB - there's NO SIM in the box!?
This model doesn't have a SIM card slot. The 5901 Stream has the Tmobile option
9 years, 3 months ago
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kanehi
Honolulu, HI