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Relax at home with this LG Ultra HD smart LED TV. With a resolution four times that of a Full HD TV, this display lets you enjoy exceptionally clear, bright and vividly colored images and videos. This LG Ultra HD smart LED TV features a built-in HEVC decoder that supports viewing of UHD/4K content on online streaming platforms.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Amazing quality from LG! Definitely worth it!
on December 22, 2016
Posted by: JohnnyB
from Los Angeles
I actually bought the Hisense 50-inch 4K TV first from Best Buy, and although it had good quality and sound it looked like it was crisp enough. Also, the viewing angles were HORRIBLE. If you're planning on buying the Hisense 4K from Best Buy, save a little more and buy this LG 4k TV instead! Definitely worth the extra money.
The picture quality is outstanding. The bonus is it also has HDR (High Dynamic Range). Since this has an IPS panel, the viewing angles are great! The sound is one of the best I've heard from a 4K TV. Very loud and crisp. I have to say that LG is one of the best TV manufacturers in the game today.
Plenty of HDMI ports (3) for your Blu-Ray player, Cable/Satellite box, or even gaming console. I highly recommend this 4K TV. I might be inclined to buy another one because it's so good.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Connect this Nintendo NES Classic Edition console system to your television for hours of fun. The all-in-one system includes 30 favorite NES games such as Final Fantasy, Super Mario Bros and Mega Man 2. This Nintendo NES Classic Edition comes with an HDMI cable, controller and power adaptor for out-of-the-box gaming enjoyment.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Classic NES is back!
on November 11, 2016
Posted by: JohnnyB
from Los Angeles
Don't listen to all the negative reviews on here. People complaining about it's not enough games, it needs wireless controllers, the wires are too short....BLAH BLAH BLAH.
I mean honestly people this whole thing costs just $60.
The purpose of this retro console is to bring back memories of the original NES system and enjoyment of playing the games on it. It's not meant to have technology upgrades. If you've ever owned the original NES system then you know what I'm talking about.
ORIGINAL pure gaming experience.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This 55-inch VIZIO Smartcast E-Series UHD home theater display offers exceptional value and enhanced performance. A faster processor and full-array LED backlighting offer sharper, crystal-clear details. The built-in Chromecast and Wi-Fi connectivity deliver entertainment options conveniently organized on your screen and launched with the easy-to-use remote, included with this VIZIO Smartcast E-Series UHD home theater display.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Price is GREAT! Takes time getting used to.
on September 29, 2016
Posted by: JohnnyB
from Los Angeles
I've had this Vizio 4K 55" TV for a month now. At first, I was a little disappointed at how simple the remote. It's actually way too simple (11 total clickable buttons). But, that is the whole point of this TV having Google Cast built in. Basically, you have to download the App to your Android phone/tablet or iPhone (iPad not supported yet) that acts as your full remote control. Basically this is done so that updates comes faster to their app instead of updates that come to the TV which takes some time or can create problems. It really does take some time to get used to. I sort of prefer clickable buttons on the remote to adjust settings as sometimes it gets hard to use sliders on a touch screen to get the right setting.
Some Smart TV's that have built-in apps are a bit clunky so this sort of fixed that problem. It also is cost efficient for Vizio since they don't have to spend money building Smart Apps built into the TV, thus passing the savings on to you the customer.
As far as picture quality and sound is concerned, its has been outstanding. Watching Blu-Ray movies on it is amazing. Very crisp and sharp. Color reproduction is great. Sound is good on the TV. I don't have problems hearing and I usually have the volume up at about 47. If you want louder sound, just hook up a sound bar to it and you're good to go.
Is it worth really getting a 4k TV these days? Yes and No. Watching regular TV channels, I notice some sharpness that you don't get with regular 1080P TVs, but only slight. Netflix has movies that stream in 4K and some YouTube videos now are 4K which are beautiful to watch. But not much 4K content is out at the moment. In 2017 there will probably be 4K Blu-Ray players and more 4K content. But 4K will pick up more by the end of 2017.
I'd recommend this TV only if you don't mind using your phone/tablet as a remote. You're also getting a great bargain for a 4K TV at this price.
Pros: Beautiful picture quality, Sound, 4-HDMI ports, Price, Vizio SmarApp gets updates quickly.
Cons: Remote is too simple, Must use your phone/tablet to adjust most of the TV settings.
Have any questions? Feel free to ask.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LG 55LF5700 LED Smart Roku HDTV: Connect to over 2,000 streaming channels right from your living room with this Roku TV. The free Roku app lets you control the TV from your smartphone or tablet, or you can use the included Roku TV remote.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Great LED TV for it's price!
on December 19, 2015
Posted by: JohnnyB
from Los Angeles
This is my first smart TV and I have to say, I'm impressed with LG. The picture quality is great and the colors are as well. Roku is pretty good, precise when selecting around the menus. The only thing is when starting up the TV, it's takes about 5-7 secs before you get introduced to the smart menu. One other thing that might irk people is that you always have to choose which source you want to view. It's a bit cumbersome but not bad by any means.
Amazed by the picture quality and color reproduction. On par with Samsung. The sound is average. Could be louder, but not complaining too much about it. A sound bar would solve that. Blu-ray movies look amazing on this TV. Even at 60Hz, there doesn't seem to be noticeable blur when watching sports. If you want smoother rates go with a TV that has 120Hz or higher, but this TV does the job.
Picked this up on Black Friday weekend for about $449. It was definitely worth it. This is not a 4K TV, only 1080P but its more than adequate and gets the job done nicely. Has 3 HDMI ports which is more than enough for connections. If you're looking for a great smart TV with very good picture quality then I would definitely recommend this one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SOLD OUT IN STORESToshiba 49L310U LED HDTV: This TV lets you view movies, TV shows, video games and more at Full HD resolution. Plus, a USB port lets you view compatible image and video files by plugging in a USB storage device.
 
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3 out of 5
3
Real Honest Review
on December 19, 2015
Posted by: JohnnyB
from Los Angeles
If you got this on Black Friday, then you got a great deal. If not, then in all honesty, don't buy this TV. Right now it's on sale for $379, but it's really not worth it. I've had this TV for about 2 weeks now. It's picture quality is average at best. My LG LED TV is far more sharper than this one and has the same refresh rate at 60Hz. The blacks are just not very good, and colors seemed to be washed out a tiny bit. Now if you just want a big basic TV to watch shows or movies, then this TV is fine. I've watched Blu-ray movies on this and it's still not as good. I've tried adjusting advanced picture settings and somewhat got what I was looking for. But it's just not as sharp and the color quality is not as good as other manufacturers. There's a tiny bit of motion blur when watching sports but nothing too terrible.
Not all is bad with this TV, it's got 3 HDMI which is great. Other manufacturers only put 2 HDMI ports, so this one has an extra one. Great for hooking up cable/satellite boxes, game consoles, blu-ray players, streaming devices, etc. It's also got an optical out, antenna in, and a USB port.
Sound quality is very good in this TV which really surprised me. It gets quite loud even at low-medium volume.
The remote control is a good size, cheaply made but not a big deal and I just wish it was backlit but it isn't.
The TV is pretty lightweight for it's size at 49 inches. I can move it around with ease anywhere in the house.
I'm a techie and I know quite a bit about electronics and technology. If you're expecting crisp picture quality and color, I recommend that you look at LG, Samsung or Vizio. My best recommendation is to go with LG or Samsung (excellent sharpness and quality on both). Now if you just want a basic TV for a bedroom or basement, this one will probably do the job. As I've said it's not going to blow you away by any means, it's average at best. It's neither terrible or good, it's just somewhere in between. Would I recommend this? Not for $375 as it's being advertised right now. I would only recommend this to people that don't care too much about sharpness of the TV , but just a TV to watch shows and occasional movies on. For $375 get a LG or Samsung. It won't be 49-inches, most likely in the 40-43 inch range but you'll see the sharpness difference. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
PROS:
- 49 inch screen is plenty big
- Excellent sound quality
- 3 x HDMI ports
- Lightweight for a 49-inch TV
- Toshiba is a reliable brand
- Buttons on remote control are good. Remote control is a good size.
CONS:
- Colors not very good
- Blacks aren't very deep
- Lacks sharpness compared to others
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro Tablet: You can easily watch movies and shows on the go using the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro, which features an 8.4" touch screen that's large enough to ensure clear media viewing and small enough to facilitate transport. The 16GB storage offers room to house pictures, videos, music and other important files. Plus, you can connect to the Web to check your e-mail and access social media.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Lots of features worth it
on July 18, 2015
Posted by: JohnnyB
from Los Angeles
At $199.99 right now this tablet is a steal. It's got a beautiful full HD screen with good color reproduction. Fast quad-core processor, 16:9 aspect ratio and expandable memory upo 64GB. It's very thin and light. Does get a bit warm when watching a lot of videos or playing heavy games but nothing terrible. Excellent front and back cameras. It doesn't use the super AMOLED screen as the Tab S series but it's still very good. Hoping it will get updated to Android Lollipop in the near future. This will handle everyday tasks with ease. Also note that there is a bit of lag but nothing too bad.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With an 8" TFT touch screen, this Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T350NZAAXAR tablet simplifies content navigation. Dual-band Wi-Fi makes it easy to access the Web, and a Bluetooth 4.1 interface enables you to pair with select devices.
 
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4 out of 5
4
For the price its worth it
on June 1, 2015
Posted by: JohnnyB
This is a straight honest review. A lot of people may be hesistant to buy this due to the screen resolution which is 1024 x 768. It matches the first generation iPad Mini. It may not blow you away like the Tab S series or Retina displays from Apple, but its honestly fine to read from. Some of the text may appear a little pixelated but its not harsh. Its got an 8-inch disaplay so it helps a lot with reading text. Its very light and yes its made out of plastic but for the price point you really can't complain. It's running Android Lollipop 5.0.2 straight out of the box, so thats a bonus in itself for a mid-range tablet. Has 1.5GB RAM, but the 1.2Ghz Quad-core processor helps it along just fine. Its zippy and there is minimal lag at all. Another big selling point is the microSD slot which you can expand storage up to 128GB! Now that is a ton of space. I wouldn't recommend this to play heavy duty games. It will run but not as fast as other tablets. For lighter games it is fine. Vido playback is only at 720P HD max so just keep that in mind. If you're looking for basic tablet tasks like, email, social media, watching videos, reading e-books, then this will handle all that with no problem.
This tablet is at an exellent value at $229 + tax.
PROS:
- Runs the latest Android OS Lollipop out the box
- Nice wide 8-inch display with 4:3 aspect ratio (same as iPads)
- Light and easy to hold
- Quad-core processor
- Great value
- microSD slot expandle to 128GB
- both cameras front and back
- speaker
CONS:
- Screen resolution and pixel density could be better
- Only 1.5GB RAM
Hope this review helped on your decision. Test it out at your local Best Buy before you decide. Happy shopping.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Connect this Nintendo NES Classic Edition console system to your television for hours of fun. The all-in-one system includes 30 favorite NES games such as Final Fantasy, Super Mario Bros and Mega Man 2. This Nintendo NES Classic Edition comes with an HDMI cable, controller and power adaptor for out-of-the-box gaming enjoyment.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Classic NES is back!
By JohnnyB from Los Angeles
Don't listen to all the negative reviews on here. People complaining about it's not enough games, it needs wireless controllers, the wires are too short....BLAH BLAH BLAH.
I mean honestly people this whole thing costs just $60.
The purpose of this retro console is to bring back memories of the original NES system and enjoyment of playing the games on it. It's not meant to have technology upgrades. If you've ever owned the original NES system then you know what I'm talking about.
ORIGINAL pure gaming experience.
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Los Angeles
December 20, 2016
Unfortunately trying to get the NES console is tough. Nintendo somehow also says they have a shortage of things, but let's face it...this is purposely done to get all the hype. It actually works cause people wait in line for hours to get this.
You can try to get one at Best Buy today 12/20/2016 but they'll have limited quantities, which basically means 20-30 consoles.
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With an 8" TFT touch screen, this Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T350NZAAXAR tablet simplifies content navigation. Dual-band Wi-Fi makes it easy to access the Web, and a Bluetooth 4.1 interface enables you to pair with select devices.
 

Does Microsoft office can be use in this tablet for free ?

I believe its included for 1 year subscription.
8 years, 9 months ago
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With an 8" TFT touch screen, this Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T350NZAAXAR tablet simplifies content navigation. Dual-band Wi-Fi makes it easy to access the Web, and a Bluetooth 4.1 interface enables you to pair with select devices.
 

what is the camera quality of this tab?

5MP back, 2MP front. Its actually pretty good for its price point.
8 years, 9 months ago
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JohnnyB
   Los Angeles
 
With an 8" TFT touch screen, this Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T350NZAAXAR tablet simplifies content navigation. Dual-band Wi-Fi makes it easy to access the Web, and a Bluetooth 4.1 interface enables you to pair with select devices.
 

How much internal memory is usable out of 16 GB memory in this tablet?

I believe about 12GB
8 years, 9 months ago
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JohnnyB
   Los Angeles
 
With an 8" TFT touch screen, this Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T350NZAAXAR tablet simplifies content navigation. Dual-band Wi-Fi makes it easy to access the Web, and a Bluetooth 4.1 interface enables you to pair with select devices.
 

can i add a data plan or is it just wifi???

i have a samsung galaxy tablet sm-t800 and it is ONLY WIFI i tried buy a data plan for it and nope cant do that wish i could take it back . Please specify if it is only wifi in the future please
WIFI for now, but I hear a 4G version might come out later.
8 years, 9 months ago
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JohnnyB
   Los Angeles