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- First reviewDecember 4, 2014
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- First review commentJuly 12, 2015
- Last review commentApril 27, 2017
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Surf the Web and stay in touch with this Asus X555LA-SI30504I 15.6" laptop, which features high-speed wireless networking and a Gigabit Ethernet LAN for easy access to the Internet. Bluetooth technology pairs easily with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Posted by: laserwizard
from Newport News, VA
I had a tight budget with which to purchase a new laptop - I've been searching for months and nearly purchased a Dell (my preferred brand) on their website.
I happened to shop online at Bestbuy and discovered this computer for $329.99 - it hit every need that i had - and the ram was upgradeable for future needs - it was not a Pentium or Celeron processor which was a plus. Has a fifth gen i3 - and it simply exceeds what I expected at this price point.
I am so pleased with this purchase - the screen does lack a bit on contrast, but when hooked to HD monitor, the monitor resolves that. It streams Hulu and Netflix really well.
For the price, this unit is hard to beat.
My Best Buy number: 0962634497
I would recommend this to a friend!
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A musical all-rounder, the PX 100-II black supra-aural mini headphone let you enjoy your personal favourites at any time on your portable player. It's dynamic, open ear cup design allows for a natural sound reproduction with a strong bass. This robust, steel-reinforced headphone can also be folded easily, thanks to it's unique fold and flip design. Once folded, you can simply place it into it's convenient soft carrying case. Collapsible Headphone in Black
Posted by: laserwizard
from Newport News, VA
I am used to Logitech products - they are built to a price and I expect shortcomings - but they last. I'm replacing one that I accidentally stepped on. Purchased this headphone set based on reviews. I was let down.
Cheap construction - all plastic - save for the metal band inside the frame - shortish cord - much shorter than the Logitech product that I replaced.
Costs $20 too much - thankfully I bought it on sale and had a $20 certificate to use. The final price was around $30 which is precisely what this product is worth.
Sound quality is okay at the $30 price point - but at double that, it is not worth the money.
If you can get this on sale for half the regular price, the product will be worth what you pay. Otherwise, shop around.
Side note - Best Buy ship to store is about as worthless as ship to home - note on purchase said it would take 5-7 days to arrive - it took 8 - no email notification at any point in this service - far worse than what I've come to expect from even Ebay. Ship to store was not even as fast as Walmart.
My Best Buy number: 0962634497
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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4
Excellent value
on December 4, 2014
Posted by: laserwizard
from Newport News, VA
This is not a high performance machine - it is built to provide an option in the low-priced segment.
It is NOT flimsy. I was expecting it to be so, but to suggest it is was flimsy is dishonest. The cover is textured and so is the palm rest surface. Yes, this is plastic. But it is far better than almost anything in this price segment.
This computer does not come with a DVD drive nor ethernet connectivity. You should read the description before buying. Of course you can always add external DVD burner and a usb to ethernet connector is available elsewhere.
This is a very good basic computer. I write this because the other review so far does not represent the product honestly. I bought this for my niece for Christmas - I rebuild computers but wanted her to have something new when she went away for college later next year.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Surf the Web and stay in touch with this Asus X555LA-SI30504I 15.6" laptop, which features high-speed wireless networking and a Gigabit Ethernet LAN for easy access to the Internet. Bluetooth technology pairs easily with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Overall
5 out of 5
5 out of 5An awesome budget laptop
By laserwizard
from Newport News, VA
I had a tight budget with which to purchase a new laptop - I've been searching for months and nearly purchased a Dell (my preferred brand) on their website.
I happened to shop online at Bestbuy and discovered this computer for $329.99 - it hit every need that i had - and the ram was upgradeable for future needs - it was not a Pentium or Celeron processor which was a plus. Has a fifth gen i3 - and it simply exceeds what I expected at this price point.
I am so pleased with this purchase - the screen does lack a bit on contrast, but when hooked to HD monitor, the monitor resolves that. It streams Hulu and Netflix really well.
For the price, this unit is hard to beat.
laserwizard
Newport News, VA
Follow up remarks after a week or so of usage
July 12, 2015
Had purchased a laptop for my niece for Christmas, upgraded her Dell from 4 to 8 gb of ram - had her spare 4 gb ram and replaced the 2gb one in this laptop - performance upgrade was noticeable making laptop now an 8 gb unit.
I was curious about maxing out ram to the 12 gb limit noted and secured an 8 gb stick for $45 elsewhere and installed yesterday. Not as much difference in performance as going from 6 to 8 gb, but it is nice to have the ram at a great price - now unit still hasn't cost me $400 in total costs.
This is a great computer for the price - 5th gen i3 makes a big difference over the i3's from the past that I've used. The more I use this the more impressed I am with it. At this price it even outperforms some computers the company I work for has purchased at double the price.
I would definitely buy this again and another made by Asus.
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Enhance your on-the-go audio experience with this Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Bluetooth speaker, which is ideal for outdoor use. This speaker, which pairs wirelessly with a range of smart devices, plays music for up to 10 hours at a time. Use this waterproof Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Bluetooth speaker, which floats, in the pool or on the beach.
Overall
2 out of 5
2 out of 5Too cute for its own good - limited use
By laserwizard
from Virginia
I found this product to be less than satisfactory for anything but limited use.
First, installation is not intuitive - like some new products, there are NO INSTRUCTIONS - it has something that must be a picture based set of instructions, but it does not give you any clue what to do beyond 1 and 2. It does not tell you what to do next. You will have to go to bluetooth on your device and activate the pairing from a listing. Not sure why this was not mentioned at all. Volume controls are not described at all - they are the - and + signs on the body (in yellow).
Second, sound is okay - that is why I note it is limited. Better than nothing but certainly not great sounding.
Third, no instructions on charging this - there is a piece of ill fitting rubberized plastic at the base that hides the micro usb charging port. You'd think at least it would be labeled or ingrained with "usb".
I guess if you need a portable speaker for some device that is water resistant, this is okay. I wonder why you'd need one since I'd never put anything electrical near water.
I'm over 50 and I see no use for this other than to leave it in a place where I don't have speakers and to use it on a limited basis. Instructions are awful to non-existant and those debits are what bring down this score.
Too cute for its own good.
laserwizard
Virginia
Addendum
April 27, 2017
Since the initial write-up, I have found that this device works fine around the house if I needed to listen to iHeart radio from my tablet. The sound is acceptable and its portability is good though the small yellow cord really is of no use.
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HP OMEN Obelisk by HP Desktop: Play graphically intense games with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer. You can easily store large amounts of media and other data on the 1TB hard drive and install games and programs on the 256GB SSD for fast access. This HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer has 16GB of memory for multitasking effectively, and the Intel Core i7-9700 processor handles resource-intense programs efficiently.
Why in the graphics for the specs its says intel hd graphics is there not a gtx 1660 TI?
Mine says specifically that it is a GTX 1660 Ti
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laserwizard
HP OMEN Obelisk by HP Desktop: Play graphically intense games with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer. You can easily store large amounts of media and other data on the 1TB hard drive and install games and programs on the 256GB SSD for fast access. This HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer has 16GB of memory for multitasking effectively, and the Intel Core i7-9700 processor handles resource-intense programs efficiently.
How many cores are there in this pc
Mine says 8 cores.
5 years ago
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laserwizard
HP OMEN Obelisk by HP Desktop: Play graphically intense games with this HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer. You can easily store large amounts of media and other data on the 1TB hard drive and install games and programs on the 256GB SSD for fast access. This HP OMEN Obelisk desktop computer has 16GB of memory for multitasking effectively, and the Intel Core i7-9700 processor handles resource-intense programs efficiently.
The advertisement and stated processor says its a 9th gen i7-9700 however if you click on the pdf information for this computer it states that it is an 8th Gen i7-8700? Also indicates that graphics are onboard and not the GPU?
I have one of these new ones and it is definitely a i7-9700.
5 years ago
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laserwizard
Wacom Intuos wireless pen tablet has been designed for those who are getting started drawing, painting or photo editing with their Mac, PC, Chromebook or select Android smartphones/tablets. Enjoy the convenience of wireless creating with built in Bluetooth - or connect the graphics tablet directly to your computer with the included USB cable. Whether it’s the pressure-sensitive pen, the stylish design, the included software or online tutorials, Wacom Intuos is all you need to get creative digitally. Wacom Intuos can also be used to easily write, edit or convey ideas to in education or remote work settings. This product works with devices capable of running the latest version of Chrome OS and has been certified to meet Google's compatibility standards. Google is not responsible for the operation of this product or its compliance with safety requirements. Chromebook, Android, and the Works With Chromebook badge are trademarks of Google LLC.
Will this work on a Chromebook?
For Windows and Mac from what I saw. This is for use on a real computer.
6 years ago
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Make your home an internet haven with this versatile Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system. Three identical tri-band dual-stream AC2200 routers, each equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, deliver lightning-fast internet. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0/LE, this Linksys Velop wireless Wi-Fi system is simple to set up and pairs easily with computers, tablets and smart devices.
Do you have to have internet connection to make it work
The point of this is to distribute wireless internet connectivity around the house. If all you want to do is to network computers, there are far better options. And I didn't find this system to be very good at doing what it was designed to do. Buy something else for less money.
7 years, 4 months ago
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Surf the Web and stay in touch with this Asus X555LA-SI30504I 15.6" laptop, which features high-speed wireless networking and a Gigabit Ethernet LAN for easy access to the Internet. Bluetooth technology pairs easily with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
IS THIS LAPTOP AVAILABLE WITH WINDOWS 7
WINDOWS 7 PRO.OR HOME PREMIUM
No - but when you first use it - go to desktop live tile, use Internet Explorer and download "classic shell" - install the free app - it restores start menu and makes the computer look like Windows 7 and you still have the live tiles to use later as you get used to it.
I've found that on every Win8.1 machine I've had, it far exceeds the speed of Win7. In fact, after using 8.1, 7 seems like Vista.
I've found that on every Win8.1 machine I've had, it far exceeds the speed of Win7. In fact, after using 8.1, 7 seems like Vista.
8 years, 11 months ago
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laserwizard
Newport News, VA
A musical all-rounder, the PX 100-II black supra-aural mini headphone let you enjoy your personal favourites at any time on your portable player. It's dynamic, open ear cup design allows for a natural sound reproduction with a strong bass. This robust, steel-reinforced headphone can also be folded easily, thanks to it's unique fold and flip design. Once folded, you can simply place it into it's convenient soft carrying case. Collapsible Headphone in Black
Sennheiser PX100
could u tell me where is produced?
is it from China?
thanks a lot.
is it from China?
thanks a lot.
Made in China and very cheap product - almost all plastic except for metal band inside the frame. Based on reviews I was expecting superb quality - well, this is budget cheap in construction.
9 years ago
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laserwizard
Newport News, VA
A musical all-rounder, the PX 100-II black supra-aural mini headphone let you enjoy your personal favourites at any time on your portable player. It's dynamic, open ear cup design allows for a natural sound reproduction with a strong bass. This robust, steel-reinforced headphone can also be folded easily, thanks to it's unique fold and flip design. Once folded, you can simply place it into it's convenient soft carrying case. Collapsible Headphone in Black
Are the PX100 or 200 compatible with windows based PC?
Have an iPhone 3G would like to use the same headphone with my windows 7 computer...I travel so the folding is a great feature...
Works with my windows 8.1 laptop just fine. Just beware that the cord is shortish.
9 years ago
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laserwizard
Newport News, VA