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    January 1, 2009
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Jump into your graphics work or your favorite game titles with the immersive surface of this Samsung curved monitor. The curved monitor follows your field of vision, providing distraction-free viewing. The generous 32-inch screen on this Samsung curved monitor features a 3000:1 contrast ratio and offers crisp, clear images and colors.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Nice monitor for this size and resolution
on September 10, 2016
Posted by: trekfan9
from Pittsburgh
I was a little hesitant to buy this monitor because of the relatively low resolution (1920x1080) for a 32" panel. Out of the box the display was miserable. But after calibrating it using the Windows 10 Color Calibration and Clear Type tools it looks really good - much better than I expected.
So far I have used it for gaming (CS:GO, No Man's Sky) as well as some work (PowerPoint and Word). In both instances it is performing very well.
The "Game Mode" pretty much just maxes out the brightness and is pretty worthless outside of gaming. Otherwise there are plenty of calibration controls built in.
PROS: Nice screen size. Good connections. Images are bright and clear. The control stick on the back is quite intuitive. The curvature is natural and gives a nice look to the display. Minimal glare.
CONS: Horrible out-of-the-box calibration, almost to the point that I thought it could not be salvaged. Relatively low resolution for display size, but this is not as bad as I expected.
If you are thinking about buying this monitor I would encourage it. Plan to spend some time calibrating though. The white color of the frame and stand is quite brilliant, but not that apparent because the bezel is pretty thin and the base is not that big.
Final Note: I primarily bought this for work (typing) and gaming. The lower resolution ensures that I won't have to buy a new $600 graphics card every year to keep up with the games. That is a definite plus for me.
My Best Buy number: 0749355140
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Immerse yourself in work or play with this wide 27-inch HP LED HD monitor, which features 178/178 horizontal and vertical viewing angles so you can see the screen from anywhere. This HP LED HD monitor lets you connect both analog and digital devices with VGA and two HDMI inputs increasing its versatility.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great monitor for the price
on May 16, 2016
Posted by: trekfan9
from Pittsburgh
This is an outstanding monitor for the price. The display is vibrant, the base is sturdy and it looks good on the desk (very thin panel). For 1080 gaming it is a quality deal.
I was using a 23-inch IPS 1080p display and bought this on sale for 149. All the visuals just "pop" on this display. Gaming is more immersive. Other activities are just better as well. I am getting older so it helps to have things a little larger and more clear. This monitor fits the bill.
If you can still find it for 149 then don't delay. It will be sold out soon.
Just be aware that the monitor only has either HDMI (2) or VGA connections. I can't imagine anyone using the VGA because of the signal degradation, so that is useless. So you must have a video card that does HDMI out. My GPU had DVI and DisplayPort interfaces, no HDMI, but luckily I had a DVI to HDMI cable sitting around for some reason. The monitor DOES come with an HDMI cable so you don't need to buy one if you can use it. But if you need an adapter factor that into the price.
Also, it does NOT have any VESA mounting holes so if you want to put it on an arm or on the wall you are out of luck.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+68points
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This SteelSeries Apex 64145 gaming keyboard features 132 keys, including 20 macro keys in 4 layers, to provide quick access to essential in-game functions. The low-profile key design offers a short travel distance and fast response time.
 
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5
Awesome
on October 30, 2013
Posted by: trekfan9
from Pittsburgh
I have been an avid gamer for years and gone through all kinds of keyboards. Typically you have had to either choose gaming performance or good typing comfort, and generally did not get both. This keyboard is amazing all around. Great responsiveness for gaming (FPS, RPG or anything else) and nice to type on. Space bar is huge and well placed, Number keys are in the perfect position. The macro keys are raised so you know where they are. The backlight is totally customizable and has some nice default color schemes to choose from.
I am not a big fan if installing the software since it takes up some system resources. And if you have peripherals from different hardware manufacturers they all want their own control panel. This keyboard works awesome right out of the box without the control panel.
It does take up 2 USB ports to plug in, but it gives you two on the back of the keyboard so it is an even trade.
There is nothing really negative about this keyboard. The price is amazing compared to other keyboards of similar quality. Go and buy it, you won't be disappointed.
My Best Buy number: 749355140
What's great about it: Configurable backlight intensity and colors; responsive keys that are easy to type on; USB ports on board;
What's not so great: Nothing so far; it is pretty big though so be prepared; takes up two USB ports
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
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5 out of 5
5
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5 out of 5
5
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Keep your instrument in-tune with this Snark tuner that features a stay-put clip to hold the tuner securely in place and a 360° rotating color display for clear readouts.
 
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4 out of 5
4
It works as advertised
on September 21, 2013
Posted by: trekfan9
from Pittsburgh
Verified Purchase:Yes
This thing works as advertised. But it doesn't come with a battery, using one of the watch style ones, so add another couple of bucks to the price.
My Best Buy number: 749355140
My Best Buy number: 1039284829
What's great about it: Shipping was free
What's not so great: You have to buy your own battery
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
4 out of 5
4
Durability
4 out of 5
4
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Make their special day a choice celebration with this birthday gift card. Best Buy gift cards are shipped free and are good toward future purchases online and in U.S. or Puerto Rico Best Buy stores. Safeguards against theft protect your purchase. And Best Buy gift cards do not have fees or an expiration date.
 
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5 out of 5
5
It's a card
on September 21, 2013
Posted by: trekfan9
from Pittsburgh
Verified Purchase:Yes
What can you say? It's a gift card. You buy it online and send it to someone in the mail. Seems pretty simple.
My Best Buy number: 1039284829
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Rock Band Hit Kit is filled with helpful accessories that enhance your drumming experience in Rock Band and Rock Band 2. This kit includes an adjustable drum pedal, sound-dampening drum pads and custom drumsticks.The adjustable drum pedal treats you to more comfort while you play. The sound-dampening drum pads reduce the noise from drumming on the original drum set. The custom drumsticks provide another option or replacement to the originals.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Better than expected
on January 1, 2009
Posted by: trekfan9
from New Mexico
I was expecting the worst when I got this kit based on what other reviews have said. Well, I am pleasantly surprised. The drum covers fit really nice, stay flat, and don't impair the quality of the drum strikes. The sticks are a little heavier than the standard ones, but this is a plus in my book. They feel more substantial, and combined with the neoprene covers give a very nice "kick" to the drum strikes. Plus they really quiet the noise when playing the drums. The pedal is a little flimsy but I think of better quality than the standard one. The cord is plenty long enough to reach when the drums are full extended.
Overall I great kit for the price. I actually bought a second one today.
What's great about it: Much better than I expected, based on what others have said.
What's not so great: Nothing so far.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Design
5 out of 5
5
Durability
4 out of 5
4
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trekfan9's Review Comments
 
Jump into your graphics work or your favorite game titles with the immersive surface of this Samsung curved monitor. The curved monitor follows your field of vision, providing distraction-free viewing. The generous 32-inch screen on this Samsung curved monitor features a 3000:1 contrast ratio and offers crisp, clear images and colors.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Nice monitor for this size and resolution
By trekfan9 from Pittsburgh
I was a little hesitant to buy this monitor because of the relatively low resolution (1920x1080) for a 32" panel. Out of the box the display was miserable. But after calibrating it using the Windows 10 Color Calibration and Clear Type tools it looks really good - much better than I expected.
So far I have used it for gaming (CS:GO, No Man's Sky) as well as some work (PowerPoint and Word). In both instances it is performing very well.
The "Game Mode" pretty much just maxes out the brightness and is pretty worthless outside of gaming. Otherwise there are plenty of calibration controls built in.
PROS: Nice screen size. Good connections. Images are bright and clear. The control stick on the back is quite intuitive. The curvature is natural and gives a nice look to the display. Minimal glare.
CONS: Horrible out-of-the-box calibration, almost to the point that I thought it could not be salvaged. Relatively low resolution for display size, but this is not as bad as I expected.
If you are thinking about buying this monitor I would encourage it. Plan to spend some time calibrating though. The white color of the frame and stand is quite brilliant, but not that apparent because the bezel is pretty thin and the base is not that big.
Final Note: I primarily bought this for work (typing) and gaming. The lower resolution ensures that I won't have to buy a new $600 graphics card every year to keep up with the games. That is a definite plus for me.
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trekfan9
Pittsburgh
Follow up re: gaming
September 30, 2016
As a follow up to my original post - my CS:GO k:d ratio has gone up immensely since playing with this monitor. I went from being in the bottom half of the kill list in matches to up toward the top, and sometimes at the top. I can see the enemies so much better and it is easier to target with the larger monitor. If you are thinking about it for gaming I would definitely recommend it.
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Jump into your graphics work or your favorite game titles with the immersive surface of this Samsung curved monitor. The curved monitor follows your field of vision, providing distraction-free viewing. The generous 32-inch screen on this Samsung curved monitor features a 3000:1 contrast ratio and offers crisp, clear images and colors.
 
Overall5 out of 55 out of 5
Best TV Yet
By Blzn57
So for the experience with the 8000 series has been awesome. Easy setup and the Tizen OS are very user friendly and work flawlessly. I mounted mine so the box inputs makes it easy to switch up connections. Picture quality is awesome....not a lot of 4K content that I have viewed yet but comparing to my panasonic plasma GT60 the picture is noticibly better.
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trekfan9
Pittsburgh
This review is in the wrong place...
October 8, 2016
It appears this review if for a 4K television, which this monitor is neither 4K nor a television.
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TiVo Roamio OTA (Over-the-Air) DVRGet the entertainment you want with this TiVo Roamio OTA DVR. OneSearch lets you search television and streaming services at the same time, and OnePass helps you organize viewing preferences. Record up to four shows at once with this TiVo Roamio OTA DVR, which provides a two-week program guide so you can plan ahead and does not require a subscription.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Good equipment but poor service for program quide
By richard851
Have been a longtime Tivo customer so this is why I hate to write this review but people need to know what has happened to Tivo service. Since the Tivo merger with Rovi customer service has gone out the window. The program service was changed and now it is almost impossible to get a correct lineup for your machine and they appear uninterested in complaints. Even the tech people that answer the phone sound frustrated and defensive. Both my machines have served me well over the years but now a large part of my shows have to be manually set up. Consider this before before getting stuck with a Tivo machine.
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trekfan9
Pittsburgh
Agree
November 5, 2016
I am having the same issues with TiVo customer support, particularly when it relates to programming guide. I am getting ready to switch after having TiVo for 10+ years. Like you, I hate to say it because I have enjoyed TiVo so much up until now.
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TiVo Roamio OTA (Over-the-Air) DVRGet the entertainment you want with this TiVo Roamio OTA DVR. OneSearch lets you search television and streaming services at the same time, and OnePass helps you organize viewing preferences. Record up to four shows at once with this TiVo Roamio OTA DVR, which provides a two-week program guide so you can plan ahead and does not require a subscription.
 
Overall1 out of 51 out of 5
Good equipment but poor service for program quide
By richard851
Have been a longtime Tivo customer so this is why I hate to write this review but people need to know what has happened to Tivo service. Since the Tivo merger with Rovi customer service has gone out the window. The program service was changed and now it is almost impossible to get a correct lineup for your machine and they appear uninterested in complaints. Even the tech people that answer the phone sound frustrated and defensive. Both my machines have served me well over the years but now a large part of my shows have to be manually set up. Consider this before before getting stuck with a Tivo machine.
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trekfan9
Pittsburgh
Agree
November 5, 2016
Also a long time TiVo user (10+ years). Have had the same exact issue with programming guide, missing channels, etc. and customer support is totally not interested in helping out. I am sad because TiVo was so great, but after 2 months of trying to get TiVo to address the guide issues, and not knowing what programs are on my television, I am going to start shopping for other DVRs. Hopefully they will get their act together and fix things.
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Immerse yourself in work or play with this wide 27-inch HP LED HD monitor, which features 178/178 horizontal and vertical viewing angles so you can see the screen from anywhere. This HP LED HD monitor lets you connect both analog and digital devices with VGA and two HDMI inputs increasing its versatility.
 

Is this monitor screen glossy or matte?

Glossy.
7 years, 10 months ago
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Immerse yourself in work or play with this wide 27-inch HP LED HD monitor, which features 178/178 horizontal and vertical viewing angles so you can see the screen from anywhere. This HP LED HD monitor lets you connect both analog and digital devices with VGA and two HDMI inputs increasing its versatility.
 

Can the height be adjusted for this?

No. It is only angle adjustable.
7 years, 10 months ago
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trekfan9
 
Immerse yourself in work or play with this wide 27-inch HP LED HD monitor, which features 178/178 horizontal and vertical viewing angles so you can see the screen from anywhere. This HP LED HD monitor lets you connect both analog and digital devices with VGA and two HDMI inputs increasing its versatility.
 

Can you connect a speaker to the monitor (is there a jack for audio?)

No. There are NO speakers or audio connections.
7 years, 10 months ago
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trekfan9
 
Immerse yourself in work or play with this wide 27-inch HP LED HD monitor, which features 178/178 horizontal and vertical viewing angles so you can see the screen from anywhere. This HP LED HD monitor lets you connect both analog and digital devices with VGA and two HDMI inputs increasing its versatility.
 

Can you remove the stand from monitor?

Yes. But it does NOT have VESA mounting holes so you must keep it on the stand to use it.
7 years, 10 months ago
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What brand or kinda of laptop is good for gaming and won't overheat?

I need help, please no dells or macs because their expensive. I am looking for a good cool slick looking laptop that I can play endless games on for hours ends on out. Please help me out.
ASUS has three nice systems at BestBuy.com now (see the recommendations). Get one with either the Core i5 or Core i7 processor and an ATI Radeon 5xxx series video card. You will be good to go on any game that is out right now or in the near future.

Stay away from AMD CPUs for laptops. They run VERY hot. If you can't afford the i5 or i7 then you could get by with a Core2 but that is getting to be old technology.

The key is a good Intel CPU and dedicated graphics card. I wouldn't go lower on graphics than the nVidia 250 or the ATI 4600 series right now.
 
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