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Samsung 4K Ultra HD TV: With 2160p resolution and PurColor technology, this 4K Ultra HD TV delivers crisp, detailed images with vibrant colors and stunning contrast. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you stream TV shows and movies instantly.
Posted by: Johnnyboy84
from New York, NY
This is my review of the Samsung UN40JU7100FXZA.
Originally I had purchased the Samsung 50JU6500 and exchanged it for this television. I decided to go with a 40 inch because this is being used a 4K PC monitor. I had a 50 inch but it was too big for my personal taste. As usual I will be listing the Pros and Cons.
Originally I had purchased the Samsung 50JU6500 and exchanged it for this television. I decided to go with a 40 inch because this is being used a 4K PC monitor. I had a 50 inch but it was too big for my personal taste. As usual I will be listing the Pros and Cons.
Pros:
- Motion Rate 240 Rate (120hz)
- HDMI 2.0 (4:4:4: chroma subsampling for 60hz PC use as long as your graphics card is capable)
- Built in WiFi which is a norm but this has 802.11ac
- Built in Bluetooth (Bluetooth Headphones Work and seems to be the norm now, I'm not sure if it is just for the higher end models)
- HEVC decoder
- Screen mirroring
- PlayStation Now
- Smart remote ( which can be used a universal remote)
- Design (stylish it has a brushed aluminum/charcoal grey look)
- One connect mini (TV ports are easily accessible now)
- Motion Rate 240 Rate (120hz)
- HDMI 2.0 (4:4:4: chroma subsampling for 60hz PC use as long as your graphics card is capable)
- Built in WiFi which is a norm but this has 802.11ac
- Built in Bluetooth (Bluetooth Headphones Work and seems to be the norm now, I'm not sure if it is just for the higher end models)
- HEVC decoder
- Screen mirroring
- PlayStation Now
- Smart remote ( which can be used a universal remote)
- Design (stylish it has a brushed aluminum/charcoal grey look)
- One connect mini (TV ports are easily accessible now)
Cons:
- No 3D glasses are provided with this television ( I expected at least a a pair)
- Speakers are kind of low
- Expensive for a 40 inch
- Active 3D (requires glasses that contain batteries which is an added cost, there are rechargeable versions but are expensive in comparison to passive 3D)
- No 3D glasses are provided with this television ( I expected at least a a pair)
- Speakers are kind of low
- Expensive for a 40 inch
- Active 3D (requires glasses that contain batteries which is an added cost, there are rechargeable versions but are expensive in comparison to passive 3D)
Now here are my thoughts on this television set.
I originally purchased a series six 50 inch Samsung TV it was great but was 60hz which wasn't acceptable. I exchanged it for this Television and I'm glad that I did. I love the smart remote it is a nice feeling remote that has a good weight and is contoured to fit your hand. The addition of the one connect mini is great it allows you to connect your HDMI and USB cables without having to get behind or move your TV once it is in place. But it can also be bad if you your TV wall mounted because it would require a bracket of some sort to hold it in place (added cost).
I originally purchased a series six 50 inch Samsung TV it was great but was 60hz which wasn't acceptable. I exchanged it for this Television and I'm glad that I did. I love the smart remote it is a nice feeling remote that has a good weight and is contoured to fit your hand. The addition of the one connect mini is great it allows you to connect your HDMI and USB cables without having to get behind or move your TV once it is in place. But it can also be bad if you your TV wall mounted because it would require a bracket of some sort to hold it in place (added cost).
I found that having a 40 inch TV is a better fit for me than my previous 50. The screen is easier to look at and isn't overwhelming viewing it up close. I hooked up some Logitech surround speakers and get much better sound quality. And the grey color of the TV frame and bezel is more appealing than the typical generic black like 90% of the televisions on the market. Motion blur is minimal with and gaming is good just turn on gaming mode and you'll be alright. This TV has auto motion plus turned on by default it will give you the soap opera effect you can turn it off for watching most things. I found it to be useful when watching sports.
I also like the fact that Samsung Televisions have the TWC app which eliminates the need for a cable box as long as you don't need a DVR. There are a decent number of apps but they don't have nearly as much apps as they once offered.
Overall this TV great and I highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't need such a large television. Aside from some of the negatives it doesn't change the fact that it is a solid device. It isn't as good as an OLED TV in terms of picture quality (for those who have one or have seen one) but it is near perfect. Although I do wonder if the curved sets are better.... Hopefully this helps you and makes you a much more educated consumer.
My Best Buy number: 2158660297
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung UN50JU6500FXZA LED Smart 4K Ultra HD TV: This TV lets you view your favorite entertainment with impressive picture quality. Ultra HD displays 4x the resolution of Full HD, and Samsung's PurColor technology delivers natural colors. Plus, the included Web features let you stream TV shows, movies and more, as well as surf the Internet and download apps.
Customer Rating
4
Awesome set but with a few minor issues.
on July 22, 2015
Posted by: Johnnyboy84
from New York, NY
I picked this up in store at my local best buy and decided against a competitor's set which was Vizio and LG. This television was on sale so I decided it was time to make the purchase. I'll be listing the pro's and cons.
Pros:
Playstation now
Built in bluetooth (Bluetooth headphones work with this set)
HDMI 2.0
HDCP 2.2
and all the usual smart tv features.
Playstation now
Built in bluetooth (Bluetooth headphones work with this set)
HDMI 2.0
HDCP 2.2
and all the usual smart tv features.
Cons:
This tv is just 60 Hz
Even with the game mode on there's noticeable input lag
Less apps available than before on the smart tv (No crunchyroll)
This tv is just 60 Hz
Even with the game mode on there's noticeable input lag
Less apps available than before on the smart tv (No crunchyroll)
Other comments:
I was really surprised to find that this television had support for bluetooth headphones. I tested them out and it works well as expected. I connected my PC to the tv at first it didn't recognize it I rebooted it then the tv performed an automatic update and it worked. I purchased this last night but I'm not sure if this device has full chroma support, also being that this has hdmi 2.0 as long as your graphics card supports it you can do 4K at 60hz. Overall this is a great TV and the price was right but if you are someone who likes the best and greatest then this isn't for you. This is a better than average starter 4K TV the only thing bad I have to say is that I'm really disappointed that Samsung didn't make this TV 120hz minimum. I have a Sony 4k and it blows this out of the water but this is just meant as a replacement for my old double monitor setup. I'm debating whether to exchange it for a 120hz Samsung or just go with another brand entirely. That's about it I hope this helps those of you who are undecided about this TV.
I was really surprised to find that this television had support for bluetooth headphones. I tested them out and it works well as expected. I connected my PC to the tv at first it didn't recognize it I rebooted it then the tv performed an automatic update and it worked. I purchased this last night but I'm not sure if this device has full chroma support, also being that this has hdmi 2.0 as long as your graphics card supports it you can do 4K at 60hz. Overall this is a great TV and the price was right but if you are someone who likes the best and greatest then this isn't for you. This is a better than average starter 4K TV the only thing bad I have to say is that I'm really disappointed that Samsung didn't make this TV 120hz minimum. I have a Sony 4k and it blows this out of the water but this is just meant as a replacement for my old double monitor setup. I'm debating whether to exchange it for a 120hz Samsung or just go with another brand entirely. That's about it I hope this helps those of you who are undecided about this TV.
My Best Buy number: 2158660297
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Easily connect your devices to your wireless network with this Asus RT-AC68P router, which features TurboQAM technology and AiRadar to provide an efficient, reliable signal with up to 1900 Mbps data transfer rates on 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz bands.
Posted by: Johnnyboy84
from New York, NY
I decided to purchase this after my Belkin N600DB was limiting my new Arris 6183 speeds. I am thoroughly impressed with all the options this router offers you. it has VPN features for accessing your network away from home, and the WiFi settings are easy to configure.
Asus made this easy to set up and that's great. I did have to tweak some settings to optimize my network. I changed the signal strength to 40hz on my 2.4 GHz channel and it improved my wireless speeds greatly almost to what I have hardwired.
Asus made this easy to set up and that's great. I did have to tweak some settings to optimize my network. I changed the signal strength to 40hz on my 2.4 GHz channel and it improved my wireless speeds greatly almost to what I have hardwired.
I haven't tinkered with it enough but I will tomorrow to see what else it is capable of. I know it offers media streaming options with the usb port{s) it has. In general this is a strong contender for the top list of wireless routers in my book. I won't go back to Belkin they charge for phone service after three months into your warranty. what a joke really..... Asus is awesome I have never tried their line of routers but it is well worth it.
My Best Buy number: 2158660297
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The SURFboard SB8163 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem features 16 downstream x 4 upstream channels for high-speed internet access. It is compatible with major US Cable Internet providers and is best for cable internet speed plans up to 400 Mbps.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Modem, Impressive Speeds
on November 11, 2014
Posted by: Johnnyboy84
from New York, NY
After searching high and low for months for this modem I finally found it at an awesome price at Best buy. I'm glad I bought it I have been paying for ultimate speed but only getting 100mbps because I was being limited by my old Arris/Motorola 6141.
I called up Time Warner and activated it but it took the technician a few tries to get it right. Approximately an hour more or so. This modem is different from the 6141 the internet activity indicator is located in the back of the router where you plug in the ethernet cable. This is vital to know because I assumed that it wasn't set up properly but it was. All the front icons should be solid the top and bottom icon are white and the two middle are a steady blue. None of the icons shouldn't blink once connected but my main issue was with my Belkin N600DB it was limiting my upload speed drastically. After sometime I realized that it didn't support the ultimate speed that TWC is giving me. I was still getting around 90mbps which was my old ultimate 100 speed. So I needed a router with gigabit support and this router wasn't cutting it.
I purchased an Asus RT-AC68P and it fixed all of my problems after some configuration and change of wireless settings. I spent much longer on this than I should have if I had done just a bit more research it would have been an easy set up. I'm not complaining by any means but I am overall happy with my purchase. I'll break in my new devices tomorrow with my PS4 and some Netflix streaming.
If you want the best speed TWC currently offers in NY then do yourself a favor and pick this modem up. I also purchased a geek squad warranty in case it goes bad then I'm covered.
My Best Buy number: 2158660297
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Experience sharp visuals with this EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 02G-P4-3759-KB graphics card that features 2GB GDDR5 memory for intense clarity and detail. The DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-I connectors allow flexible connectivity.
Posted by: Johnnyboy84
from New York, NY
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Expert
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Gaming
It was time to upgrade my card I like EVGA and always buy their cards because they are reliable. I upgraded to this card from a 550ti. I like nearly everything about this card.
The design is so sleek and slim although this card is a little long but it is much more thin than the 500 series cards. The dual fans help with thermal regulation. The 750ti is easy to install but make sure that you have space because this may not fit in small micro towers or if you have multiple storage devices you may have to move things around. The card itself is about seven to eight inches long and about four and a half inches high. Another positive I like is that this card isn't noisy and even under heavy usage it doesn't make a whole lot of noise. Inside the box the following accessories were included a DVI to VGA adapter and a molex to six pin connector cable and the usual documentation and software CD. A poster was included as well but I didn't care very much for. and a nice little metal EVGA sticker to put on your PC case.
Now lets talk about performance. In Ultimate Street Fighter IV I get nearly 250fps and this is with full screen enabled, 1920x1080, all settings on high and 4x anti aliasing. I am also seeing a big improvement in Battlefield, Batman and a few other titles. Again this is based on comparing the 750ti to the 550ti.
I have this installed in a Cooler Master HAF XB EVO case on a Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H motherboard, i5 2500k, 16GB of PC3-10700 Kingston ram. My OS is Windows 7 64bit. I have a WEI of 7.7 out of a possible 7.9 as far as temperatures go under normal usage my card was running at 37C and it was well ventilated I don't use water cooling. But this can vary greatly for many reasons so results may vary.
Connections on the card are DVI-D, Full Sized HDMI, and Display port. This will support three monitors on one card (Nvidia Surround) I am currently using a dual monitor set up and will eventually buy a third monitor. If you want to use Nvidia shield this will definitely support that but I don't have a shield so I can't go into detail about that. This also supports G sync which I have heard many great things about but I have to look more into that as it is new to me.
Overall I am happy with my upgrade and I don't have anything bad to say about this card. As long as your system meets the requirements you shouldn't have any issues with this card. This card is a budget card and isn't the best out there for serious usage you might want to go with a 770 but this suites my needs just fine so I would gladly recommend this to anyone. There you have it my review albeit slightly disorganized.
My Best Buy number: 2158660297
What's great about it: Price, easy installation, good value for your money
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
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Immerse yourself in high-quality audio with these Sony MDR1RBT over-the-ear headphones, which feature S-MASTER digital amplification for minimal noise and distortion. Bluetooth technology enables wireless pairing with compatible devices.
Posted by: Johnnyboy84
from New York, NY
How Often Used:Daily
So I was browsing the bestbuy website and found these. I previously used the LG tone but they weren't good enough I wanted a better quality pair of headphones. I came across these and the 10's but I decided to go with this because it's better quality and better battery life. I paired this with my Xperia Z1S I used nfc and it connected immediately and I use the Walkman app and it sounds great. I plan on using Jet Audio and Power amp to really fine tune things and bring out the best these headphones are capable of.
These headphones are great quality as soon as you open the box you see that these are premium quality unlike beats which I've had problems with before. They are lightweight and include a carrying pouch. Honestly would have preferred a case instead of a pouch. The audio cable included doesn't seem high quality at all and that's disappointing. Besides that everything else is great. I haven't tested the battery life yet, charging the battery tales like 5-6 hours I let it charge overnight. I like the design and feel of the headphones they look and feel great and I received a lot of compliments when I wear it on the train commute to work.
These headphones are great quality as soon as you open the box you see that these are premium quality unlike beats which I've had problems with before. They are lightweight and include a carrying pouch. Honestly would have preferred a case instead of a pouch. The audio cable included doesn't seem high quality at all and that's disappointing. Besides that everything else is great. I haven't tested the battery life yet, charging the battery tales like 5-6 hours I let it charge overnight. I like the design and feel of the headphones they look and feel great and I received a lot of compliments when I wear it on the train commute to work.
Overall I'm happy with my purchase and purchased an extended warranty just in case. I wonder if these work with the PS4 I'll have to try that out.
My Best Buy number: 2158660297
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: The 3.5mm audio cable is thin and looks flimsy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The world of Termina is facing a terrible fate thanks to an ancient evil. The moon is falling from the sky, and it's up to Link to save the day. After being dragged into the realm by a masked Skull Kid, Link embarks on a shadowy adventure to reverse time, solve puzzles, assist citizens and more. By slipping on various masks, Link will be granted new powers that will help him on his quest. He has three days to save Termina — will Link have enough time?Revamped, remastered and enhanced, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D allows you to re-experience the classic Nintendo game in an all-new way. Become Link after he's been dragged into Termina, where the moon is threatening the realm. Reverse time and re-live your last 72 hours in endless ways, as you help different citizens, battle different bosses and save the day. Slip on any of more than 20 masks to access new powers and solve puzzles. Turn back time to save Termina from an awful fate. This Limited Edition bundle contains a collectible Skull Kid figurine to help show off your love of the Legend of Zelda franchise.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5It's sold out everywhere for a reason!
By Nicole
The only thing bad about this product is its impossible to pre order because it sells out in minutes with every retailer. That definitely shows you how popular this game really is to it's true Zelda fans.
This game has such a cult following because it shows a dark side of the series, not something you see a lot of for when this game was originally released on the N64. This game, for its time, had great gameplay, amazing story and graphics, and my all-time favorite feature of the 3 day clock. The ability to manipulate time in this game is what made it so fun for me as a kid. I know that the remake will look and play beautifully.
This game has such a cult following because it shows a dark side of the series, not something you see a lot of for when this game was originally released on the N64. This game, for its time, had great gameplay, amazing story and graphics, and my all-time favorite feature of the 3 day clock. The ability to manipulate time in this game is what made it so fun for me as a kid. I know that the remake will look and play beautifully.
Johnnyboy84
New York, NY
Nintendo doesn't make enough copies for everyone
January 21, 2015
It is sold out because of resellers snatching up copies to price gouge desperate gamers on other sites like Amazon and ebay. I'm one of the many who wasn't able to get a copy.
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Samsung Gear Fit2 Fitness Watch + Heart Rate: This fitness watch measures your heart rate, calories burned, distance traveled, steps taken and speed and features a Bluetooth 4.2 interface that lets you sync results with your compatible Samsung phone or tablet. Its smart notifications let you receive alerts and respond to calls from compatible Android and iOS smartphones¹ and a curved display makes it easy to view activity progress.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5died after 3 days - then fell off my wrist / lost
By abcdefg
poor product all way round!
did not hold charge
died after 3 days
and worst - fell off my wrist and lost so I wasn't even able to return to store
did not hold charge
died after 3 days
and worst - fell off my wrist and lost so I wasn't even able to return to store
Johnnyboy84
New York, NY
July 18, 2016
I had the same issue with the first gen model. Lost it because it can't stay fastened if you are a highly active individual. It seems Samsung still hasn't addressed that issue. But battery life varies with usage. You should have purchased the Gear S2 instead.
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Experience sharp visuals with this EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 02G-P4-3759-KB graphics card that features 2GB GDDR5 memory for intense clarity and detail. The DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-I connectors allow flexible connectivity.
will this work in alienware x51 r2
Check your motherboard for a PCI express slot. If you have one then you should be able to use this just make sure you have a decent power supply. FYI this card is PCI express 3.0 but can be used with 2.0
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Samsung UN50JU6500FXZA LED Smart 4K Ultra HD TV: This TV lets you view your favorite entertainment with impressive picture quality. Ultra HD displays 4x the resolution of Full HD, and Samsung's PurColor technology delivers natural colors. Plus, the included Web features let you stream TV shows, movies and more, as well as surf the Internet and download apps.
How much is the total cost for any need extras and Geek set up and insurance?
Two year plan is like $120
Five years is around $199
Five years is around $199
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