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Stay connected on the go with this TRACFONE LG 840G cell phone that features 3G speed for fast data transfer and Mobile Web to help you keep in touch. The 2.0MP digital camera and video recorder lets you capture crisp photos and movie clips.
Posted by: Andy
from Redding, CA
Age:45-54
Phone size:Just right
Verified Purchase:Yes
This phone is a great step up from my old Samsung "dumb-phone" although this cannot do all that a real smartphone can do, but you should already know that going in with Tracfone! I knocked one star off of the rating because the battery life and the keyboard.
Battery life with WiFi is a bit lacking, but not unexpected. I went from having to charge every day or two with my old phone to having to charge every 3 days. With WiFi off, it lasts another day or more with light usage. I don't use the WiFi as much as I did when I first got it a month or so ago, so I just switch it on when I need to.
The onscreen keyboard is a bit more of a problem... there is no setting to use the full screen qwerty keyboard in all areas. The T9 keyboard works pretty well, but doesn't have a huge dictionary, so it is taking a bit getting used for me to go back to the old 0-9-multi press text entry since I got so used to using the full screen keyboard so quickly as it is very intuitive for me.
The onscreen keyboard is a bit more of a problem... there is no setting to use the full screen qwerty keyboard in all areas. The T9 keyboard works pretty well, but doesn't have a huge dictionary, so it is taking a bit getting used for me to go back to the old 0-9-multi press text entry since I got so used to using the full screen keyboard so quickly as it is very intuitive for me.
Overall, I got about what I expected, maybe even a little more. I researched this phone for quite a while but finally bit the bullet when my old phone started acting up too much. The reception is very good in my house, I can call and text anywhere now.
Some of the little features I didn't expect: the calendar with alarms is becoming my favorite feature, screen blanks when you bring the phone to your ear, reception icon shows while you are typing a text so you can move around if the strength is low (I can't tell you how many minutes I wasted with my old phone having to resend texts!), camera is more than acceptable for a phone this price, WiFi is so nice since I am near access points nearly all the time, sound is good even when playing music out loud (just realize it will not play too loudly and it is still a phone).
I'm sure there are more things I should be saying, don't hesitate to pick this phone up if you are wanting to taste a little more smart in your Tracfone! I was a little worried about the touchscreen, but have not missed my real buttons a bit. I did buy a belt case for it (yeah, I know, but I just couldn't get used to it in my pocket) so I don't worry as much about scratches and false calls. Another thing, I dropped this phone three times in the first two days - I don't think I have dropped every phone I have owned over the last 15 years that many times! It didn't have a mark on it, but that is another reason for getting the case.
My Best Buy number: 2133819191
My Best Buy number: 2133819191
What's great about it: Screen size is comfortable, call reception
What's not so great: Battery life with WiFi on, onscreen keyboard for anything other than texting
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
4
Battery Life
4
Sound Quality
5
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Only at Best BuyChoose this HP Spectre 13 notebook for its crisp 1080p display and 13.3-inch screen. It comes with a sixth-generation Intel processor and 8GB of onboard RAM for efficient multitasking, and its solid state drive ensure that programs load quickly. The slim design on this HP Spectre 13 notebook provide enhanced versatility.
Is this a good laptop for a college student?
It is very thin and light and would fit easily inside a small backpack or large purse. The keys are nearly silent so would be great for notes in class, but does not have a touch screen, so no drawings or diagrams can be done onscreen by hand. It is a nice looking machine, but make sure you compare it to others in the same price range that may have a features you might need. You will be hard pressed to find anything the same size and weight! I've only had it for a few days and am pretty happy with what it can do, just remember that it does have a few features left out for size reasons such as regular USB ports (there is an adapter included) and there is no HDMI (you would have to buy an adapter to USB-C) or touch capabilities. It is very nice looking and seems sturdy despite its size.
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