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- First reviewJanuary 12, 2012
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Bring the power of Google directly to your fingertips with the Google Pixel. A large 32GB of storage keep data secure, while unlimited cloud storage transfers data as needed, and it's completely automatic. The large 5-inch screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 to ensure the Google Pixel remains scratch-free.
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5
Top of the Android Line
on October 23, 2016
Posted by: BostonBru
from Boston MA
This phone is the ultimate Android experience. I've used Nexus and Motorola devices primarily in the past. I've most recently used the Moto line. I've used these phones since I really like the Android operating system in its "stock" configuration. I've never really been attracted to apple products so I won't have a lot of good comparisons to those phones but I have looked at LG's, HTC's, and Samsung products.
I've recently look at the latest Samsung S7 and the Moto Z Force, and while the technical spec's and all three are very similar -- the experience on this phone is noticeable better -- the software and hardware engineered together philosophy seems to have paid off.
Everything seems to run very smooth, apps load up quickly and our responsive -- I've been using this phone for 4 days so far nothing has "Stopped Responding" and switching back and forth between different apps is extremely smooth. Where this phone really shines is the camera. The camera comes up really quick whenever called upon and the actual snapping of pictures is faster then anything I've ever seen. Low light picture quality is awesome too.
Some additional pluses: This is the first phone with the latest version of Android. Google has guaranteed that they will upgrade on a quarterly basis for the next two years with an additional two years of security patches. The upgrade process downloads and runs in the background until it is time to reboot which makes the process so much less painful then it is on other devices.
I really like the ergonomics of having the fingerprint scanner on the back where you would naturally rest a finger -- I've found the front facing fingerprint scanner on other phones to be a little cumbersome.
The only downside for me is the lack of expandable memory -- I realize the expectation is that you will place everything on the cloud, but 32GB of storage is not quite enough, and $100 extra for 128GB is too rich.
My Best Buy number: 0746818778
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung UN55H6400AFXZA LED HDTV: Boasting a large 1080p screen and Clear Motion Rate 480, this Samsung HDTV delivers crisp, clear images with exceptional detail. The Smart Hub provides easy access to streaming movies, TV shows, apps and the Web.
Customer Rating
4
Amazing Picture, a couple flaws
on December 1, 2014
Posted by: BostonBru
from Boston MA
At the price, this TV is mind blowing-ly good. We upgraded with the Black Friday price drop, our previous TV was a 1080p 46" class from 2007.
PROs:
Picture Quality, It really is as amazing as they say, even old DVD's have some extra pop to them. Movement is smooth, blacks are black and everything is extra crisp.
Sound Quality: The sound quality rivals the sound bar I bought a couple years ago.
I/O: has 4 HDMI inputs which is nice for those of us who still think that's important. Also has IR and Optical audio output.
Picture Quality, It really is as amazing as they say, even old DVD's have some extra pop to them. Movement is smooth, blacks are black and everything is extra crisp.
Sound Quality: The sound quality rivals the sound bar I bought a couple years ago.
I/O: has 4 HDMI inputs which is nice for those of us who still think that's important. Also has IR and Optical audio output.
There were a couple drawbacks that I should mention, not deal breakers but the wall mount install was not without its share of headache's.
CONs:
VESA mounting: The outer case to this TV is thicker than most. I've mounted mine and my in-laws who also bought this TV, both times I needed to run out to the hardware store for special length M8 bolts as the case makes the 4 different standard sized bolt not quit fit right. Power Cord: Only 4 ft and is not CL-rated. If you are going to run the cord behind the wall you will need to get an extra one. 4 ft won't even reach from the mounting location to the wall outlet or my surge.
Remote-only control: The remote comes with a handy IR plus you can run to control your dish or cable block, of course the cord is too short for wall mounting.
Remote-only control: This TV has no buttons anywhere, the only way to power it on or change channels/inputs is with a remote control. I may be a relic but more than half the time I adjusted my old TV on the TV, not by remote so its a little frustrating...
CONs:
VESA mounting: The outer case to this TV is thicker than most. I've mounted mine and my in-laws who also bought this TV, both times I needed to run out to the hardware store for special length M8 bolts as the case makes the 4 different standard sized bolt not quit fit right. Power Cord: Only 4 ft and is not CL-rated. If you are going to run the cord behind the wall you will need to get an extra one. 4 ft won't even reach from the mounting location to the wall outlet or my surge.
Remote-only control: The remote comes with a handy IR plus you can run to control your dish or cable block, of course the cord is too short for wall mounting.
Remote-only control: This TV has no buttons anywhere, the only way to power it on or change channels/inputs is with a remote control. I may be a relic but more than half the time I adjusted my old TV on the TV, not by remote so its a little frustrating...
The problems aren't hug and are all solvable -- and worth solving for the sound and picture quality you get, and a bargain price.
My Best Buy number: 0746818778
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisThe ground shakes with rumbles from an explosion down the street. You hear disembodied shouts from your teammates. Bullets whiz by your helmet and explode on the wall behind you, sending chunks of concrete and rubble flying through the air. You're focused on your mission, but time seems to stop for a moment as you feel your weapon in your hand. Another bullet bursts against the wall, this time closer — and louder. That got your attention. There's no time for zoning out in the red zone. Meet back up with your team and make it off the Battlefield alive.Featuring the powerful Frostbite 2 engine, Battlefield 3 utilizes every ounce of power to provide the most immersive shooter experience you've ever known. Get ready to hold your ground on the front lines of a global conflict, and keep your finger on the trigger as the missions take you from city streets in New York and Paris to the relentless desert sands of Tehran. Take on the enemy by yourself in single player, or team up with a friend for intense co-op missions. Featuring the all-new Battlelog system, you can track every hard-earned kill and achievement. When your skills are battle-tested, load up for a 24-player online multiplayer mode, where you'll bring the fight right to your enemy in 20 battle-ready vehicles. Strap on your boots and fall in, Soldier. You're being deployed to the Battlefield.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent, Immersive First Person Shooter
on January 12, 2012
Posted by: BostonBru
from Boston MA
I've played both BF3 and MW3 and while there are some game play mechanics that I miss when moving from MW3 to BF3, I find the overall experience much more enjoyable.
Single player is vast and detailed, and I feel involved in a story that matters, as oppose to along for the ride in a Michael Bay film.
Both of these games' main event is the multiplayer experience. Here is where the real contrasts stand out too. There is a frantic-ness to MW3 where it feels like the number one winner is the one who holds the trigger longer and gets lucky with their spawns. In BF3 the majority of the games available are tactical in nature, and the game play reflects that: don't shoot unless you have a clear shot because you'll give away position and that matter here. The addition of vehicles could've created a lopsided play, but they appear balanced -- just an additional layer to the combat. Upgrade mechanics are both challenging and rewarding.
The one place I've been really disappointed in is the co-op, and its because you can't play it locally.
What's great about it: Comprehensive Combat title, graphically stunning
What's not so great: More involved than its direct competitor
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - Xbox 360
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