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Only @ Best BuyShare your favorite tunes with a friend with this dual mini headphone jack adapter.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Tennessee
I must have bought 10 of these over the past 4 years. Use them all the time for various setups I create. Never had one break. I just lose them. Work perfectly, and these are much better to work with than the short block style splitters.
What's great about it: durable,handy,
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Performance
5
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This wire harness features color-coded wires to make installation of an aftermarket radio in your Nissan or Infiniti quick and easy.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Tennessee
Fit perfectly, and has not has any problems in 2 years now. What more could you ask for?
What's great about it: reliability, quality
What's not so great: nothing yet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
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This keyboard features adjustable backlit keys that allow you to easily see your keyboard even in dim light. The PerfectStroke key system elminates slippage and delivers fluid and natural strokes.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Bangor, Maine
Just dont use the setpoint software unless you want another program slowing your computer down. It was plug and play of course for win vista/7. I have owned mine for over a year now and havent had a single issue, it is the perfect keyboard. I will never own a non-backlit keyboard again.
I previously owned a RAZOR backlit board which I returned within a week because it always looked so dirty and the buttons sucked. I also have a Logitech G9 keyboard I got for free, and do not use because the button action is not as nice.
A year in and its still sleek clean looking and working great.
What's great about it: It has laptop like buttons, light up nicely, very sleek design
What's not so great: Setpoint software it comes with.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Design
5
Ease of Use
5
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Don't miss a word of that important meeting with this digital voice recorder that features up to 287 hours of recording time, 5 recording modes and voice-activated recording.
Customer Rating
2
DOnt try and hold this thing...
on April 14, 2010
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Bangor, Maine
Every brush, or change in grip on this will make loud popping/brushing noises. The dragonspeak software is only good for your voice, so dont expect to record a lecture and have it transcribed to notes for you. I havent been able to get anything I would call great sound quality from this, its really only meant for voice - if you use the mic in from even a $150 shure condenser mic it sounds much worse than plugging the mic into a computer and recording. I bought a pack of little rubber feet for mine so I could it down on a desk and it not rattle so bad when I adjust the position or move it on my notebook. Im guessing all the recorders will be the same for this sensitivity issue when holding, but why not get a $30 one and save the money, this one doesn't even have a rechargeable battery!
What's great about it: Lots of features
What's not so great: COnstant noise when holding in hand.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Sound Quality
2
Ease of Use
4
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![The Constant [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9757/9757648_sa.jpg)
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Bangor, Maine
This CD is heavier than some previous ones and reminds me of their older style most. I wouldn't call this POP as BB does, it is ROCK. There are many songs on the CD I've come to like after listening through a few times. Its a great CD for the car!
What's great about it: Lots of good songs
What's not so great: ??? lol wut?
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Core™ processor features 2.66GHz processor speed and 8MB Intel® Smart Cache for enhanced multitasking power and efficiency.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Bangor, Maine
A few games I have installed (most recent was DiRT) would quit instantly upon running. Also, similar issue with Adobe Video editing products. Basically, the issue is that the program thinks the system has 8 cores because it has 8 threads and windows even thinks it is 8 cores. It usually means you need to open a config.txt file within the installed program and change the logical core setting. Google it if you have this issue too.
Otherwise, this thing blows away my previous AMD 6000+ for being able to preview/edit movies at full speed.
It seems to be very efficient at stepping down power usage when idle, but know that it can use ~130watts and that your PSU is likely around 80% efficient.
What's great about it: 4 Powerful Cores, good for overclocking
What's not so great: 8 threads creates incompatibility issues
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy a powerful computer system with this motherboard that features support for up to 16GB of system memory.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Bangor, Maine
My first one broke when plugging a microphone into the back. My mobo was perfectly grounded. RMA took 2 weeks, and the replacement had sticky soda like spill on the back and within the bios I can see the overheating sensor had been triggered many times.
Having that 4th Memory DIMM is useless since the i7 is meant for triple channel. Only 1 PCI slot means wifi card.. and... no TV tuner.
On my replacement, one eSATA port doesn't work, but w/e Im not dealing with another 2 weeks of waiting. Also, their customer service was rude, and instantly put me in a stance of having to defend my build. They claimed my memory was what broke it because it was 1600MHZ@1.65V, 0.05V over their limit, however- THIS board wont even run my memory @1600 even after firmware update it was at 1333 @ 1.5V at the time it broke.
Do yourself a favor, find another board for your i7.
What's great about it: uhh
What's not so great: bios is 1 minute (shortened), only 3 usable DIMMs, 1 PCI slot, First one broke, good luck getting memory @1600MHZ
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Charge your small electronic devices wherever your travels may take you with this universal power adapter that features 100V/240V AC power switching capability and 6 selectable DC output options.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Bangor, Maine
So, the tips can plug into the end of the adapter either way, meaning the inside is - or + depending on how it is put on. On the side of each tip it says either + or - , except its in between the 2 pins on the back side so it doesn't say which is the outside and which is the inside. On the end of the power cord where tips attach, it doesn't say which pin is + or - either, so this adapter is based on guess and check. It says on the package it can damage your device if the polarity is wrong.. I used a battery and a motor to see which orientation was which based on the direction the motor spun.
Dont risk damaging your electronics, if you aren't sure how to figure this out on your own, I would not reccomend this product. The manuf. website offers no additional instruction, and only offers phone support with limited hours of operation.
This unit runs very hot, and the tips feel cheap and fit loose.
What's great about it: Its universal
What's not so great: Design Flaw for Choosing polarity
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Sound Quality
1
Durability
3
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![Music from the 3D Concert Experience [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9189/9189585_sa.jpg)
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Bangor, Maine
Basically, South park did the Jonas brothers great justice. This cd is not for anyone over 8, or male.
What's great about it: nothing
What's not so great: Im not 8
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Learn more about Rock Band 2. (Flash demo) SynopsisYou rocketed to stardom with Rock Band, bringing your incredible passion to some of rock's most enduring songs. You've become a quadruple threat — a true master of guitar, bass, drums and vocals. You're equally adept at jamming in a band composed of your closest friends or rocking out solo style. You've conquered the challenges posed by legendary rock hits and embarked on a phenomenal world tour with your bandmates. Now it's time to take the next step in your dizzying ascent to fame. But what could possibly pose a challenge to a star of your caliber?Put your hands in the air for Rock Band 2, the incredible sequel to the game that put the dream of rock stardom within your grasp. Packed with even more music, a more expansive World Tour mode and much more, Rock Band 2 delivers a thrilling musical experience that will make you reluctant to ever leave the stage. Rock out to more than 100 on-disc and downloadable tracks based on master recordings from artists such as System of a Down, Foo Fighters, The Who and Elvis Costello. Savor a truly global rock experience as you take your band's tour online and compete against bands half a world away in Battle of the Bands mode. Live out your fantasies and get swept away by the cultural phenomenon that brings out the rock star inside of everyone.
Posted by: Gibhunter
from Bangor, Maine
This game failed to include songs engraved into the public. its hard to find anyone who knows the melody enough to sing the songs. But my biggest complaint is the amount of European punk rock songs they added. They are the lamest type of music for this game, drums aren't fun when its just random hitting with no real beat or groove, and it seems that generally these euro-trash/punk rock songs have terrible drum parts, awful melody, terrible lyrics and a repetitive guitar part.
I do like that the drum parts have been kicked up a notch and they have added some new patterns. In RB 1, I could sight read most of the songs on expert and pass, this game I have seen plenty I cannot sight read.
Its great to be able to download songs I know people will recognize, I just wish the game CAME with good songs in the first place.
What's great about it: Download good songs
What's not so great: Half the songs aren't relevent to the united states culture.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Passport 9500ix provides the latest in GPS powered filtering with Truelock. A radar frequency filtering system, that permanently eliminates false alerts by location and frequency. The Passport 9500ix provides total coverage with X, K, Superwide Ka, International Ku and Safety Warning System (SWS) radar capability, combined with front and rear laser detection. The Passport 9500ix also introduces intuitive AutoSensitivity which increases the range as your speed increases. The 9500ix includes Autolearn software and a blue display.
Overall
4 out of 5
4 out of 5Best radar detector on the market! =)
By RANGE
from Las Vegas
Let me start of by saying that I love this radar detector, and the VR1 is a very distant second. The futures and the GPS make this radar detector leaps and bounds ahead of the rest.
Let me also explain why I didnt give it a flawless 5.0 which it deserves. So you drop 540.00 roughly after tax on this thing (and trust me it's worth every penny# and you open the box to find out that they don't even give you a smart cord to connect it to the computer #e.g. any cord that charges a Droid# which you need to fully utilize all of its potential #i.e. red light camera updates, speed trap updates, false alarm upates, etc.#. They also have a subcription fee to keep you updated after your trial period, which I expected but was maybe hoping for a longer trail period since you did just drop 500 on this thing. Because once you buy it they know they have you so you really have no choice to but to buy it to keep it current.
Now let me give all the praise that it deserves. The GPS with the "auto learn" feature alone makes this thing worth the 500+ dollars you drop on it. False alarms suck and they really do elimanate it. Wether it is you, yourself hitting the store button at a false single #which it will never beep from that false alarm again since it is stored becuase it has a GPS inside the radar detector) or the "auto learn" which does the same thing but, by itself when passed by one #i.e. any large store, casinos, some banks) The reasoning for these false alarms are big stores with there motion sensors for the doors or the alarm systems.
So after it is stored it will never beep from that false single again! = AWESOME! =)
So after it is stored it will never beep from that false single again! = AWESOME! =)
They also have a "escort live" cord that can be plugged into your car then you plug your Droid or Iphone into to see what speed traps are around you# Very cool#
Also just the bottom line of almost never having to listen to a bunch of false beeps and havign to weed them yourself# When this thing beeps you pay attention, because its always dead on# =)
Overall: Best radar detector out there just sad they dont hook you up with a little bit longer of a trial period and a cord# C'mon man!! =)
Gibhunter
Maine
May 17, 2012
How much is this subscription fee? Is it monthly or yearly or per update?
Thanks for the review!
Thanks for the review!
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Take dynamic action shots with your GoPro camera when you mount it to a radiator cap, bike frame, surfboard or tube with a diameter of 1.4-2.5" with this roll bar mount.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Broke on first use
By Gibhunter
from Maine
I took this to Sunday River with hopes of mounting it to the seatpost for a behind my bike shot of the person in back of me. I had it mounted and tightened with a screw drive since this mount will move no matter how hard you hand tighten it with only a little force.
When mounting it, it felt cheap and I thought it might break at the base since the half circle grips are really really thin and flex a LOT when tightening.
Anyway, I got down the mountain using Level 2/5 (easy - step up from a gravel trail down the mountain) trails. At the bottom I noticed it was gone.. see pictures below for the break off point. My camera made no sound or feel when it popped off.
Anyway, after 2 trips walking down the mountain and wasting an hour I gave up. Lucky for me though the guy I was with spotted it on the chairlift up reflecting back at us.
The camera corrupted the last 20 seconds of the video so I lost the part where it fell off unfortunately, but in putting the camera back up against the broken mount I know with 100% certainty that my back wheel did not hit the camera - it is impossible at the height it was mounted.
When mounting it, it felt cheap and I thought it might break at the base since the half circle grips are really really thin and flex a LOT when tightening.
Anyway, I got down the mountain using Level 2/5 (easy - step up from a gravel trail down the mountain) trails. At the bottom I noticed it was gone.. see pictures below for the break off point. My camera made no sound or feel when it popped off.
Anyway, after 2 trips walking down the mountain and wasting an hour I gave up. Lucky for me though the guy I was with spotted it on the chairlift up reflecting back at us.
The camera corrupted the last 20 seconds of the video so I lost the part where it fell off unfortunately, but in putting the camera back up against the broken mount I know with 100% certainty that my back wheel did not hit the camera - it is impossible at the height it was mounted.
GoPro NEEDS to make $30 mounts out of metal, the place this mount snapped off has no effect from how tight it is mounted which wasnt overly tight IMO or loose, it was at the start of a plastic arm!
I almost lost a $300 camera because GoPro cheaped out on ALL of their mounts. A $30 mount shouldnt be made of thin flimsy plastic.
Gibhunter
Maine
May 30, 2013
You are right, it is an extension - the one it came with..
Also, I did get it replaced at best buy however, I broke another at that connection between the rollbar mount and the initial extension mount - so that time it was the mount that was bad. I was able to use the replacement several times biking in the same way (with a cord attaching the camera to my bike in case) before this happened.. I still wouldn't reccomend this mount for any use with high amount of shaking with the older gopro. The newer one is a lot lighter it might not have any issues.
THey still should be a stronger material that doesnt flex so much.
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Samsung Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones: Mobile virtual reality is finally here. Watch movies in your own private cinema, be at the center of your favorite games, and socialize with friends in a virtual world all your own. The lightweight design and intuitive touchpad drop you right in the action and allow for hours of immersive entertainment.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5It really isnt quite there yet.
By Gibhunter
from Maine
I have a new Galaxy S6 and watched tons of reviews on youtube before buying this but it didnt quite seem to stand up to the hype out there. My first impression when putting it on was "wow so that is the screen door effect everyone talks about". Yes, it is very noticeable, it is a gray screen like pattern that doesn't move when you move your head and it dulls the colors. I never really noticed it on my google cardboard using a GS5 - maybe it is the lens? My second thought after putting it on was. "wow, this moves so much smoother than my google cardboard". The sensors are much better in this device.
Initial setup is done by plugging your phone in and it will download the oculus store. The initial app setup failed on mine - I left it for 20 minutes and it was stuck on installing one of the experiences. After force closing it and trying again it went. The Oculus store selection isnt great right now and apps/experiences/games can get very pricey and most have 3 star reviews but there are some good ones out there. About 7 minutes in on actually using the device my S6 was overheating and a message popped up saying it needed to cool down. I saw this a lot on youtube videos but figured it was because they were recording the screen while using it. Later in the day it took 40 minutes to overheat - Watching videos in oculus theatre is less intensive than an app where you are constantly moving your head around. I've noticed in comparison to my google cardboard that I have felt 0 motion sickness using this product while ~10 minutes of google cardboard is enough. I am also having a hard time fining the navigation buttons on the side when I need to. I have ordered a game pad to solve that issue. I had Sony bluetooth headphones paired only to find out they dont work in the VR world - sound is choppy or delayed - look it up if you don't believe me.
In the VR world one thing that was a let down is that objects that are far away really arent crisp or in focus. In the real world I can look up at a tree and see leaves/pine needles. I haven't seen any experiences where distant objects look real because of this. I think maybe it is equipment limitations? In a perfect world, the inside of the device would have retina trackers and software to focus the screen based on where you are looking... but that would be resource intensive. The Oculus theater though gives you that weird feeling when you look around the room and dont see anyone, and you look down at your arm rest and your arm isnt there. Pretty cool!
The device being wide hasnt been an issue for me, but my wife has quite a gap letting light in.. it didnt seem to bother her much though. I do unfortunately see the edges of the phone screen as cut off in my peripheral vision.. I wonder if the larger galaxy devices wouldnt have this issue.
Yes it is better than a $5 google cardboard - but if you have used a google cardboard you arent going to put this on and compare it to the first time you saw N64 graphics that people keep saying. I'm not sure it even justifies the high cost of this device retailing at $100.
If you think you'll be able to show this device to several friends who want to see it.. be prepared for disappointment when it overheats on the second person.
Another disappointment related to this device is that the apps/experiences are HUGE.. 700mb for <5 minute videos. Meanwhile Samsung removes the SD card slot on their flagship products. Where was the thought process there? They say SD cards are outdated and the cloud is the future... well... not if the future is GearVR. It is a shame samsung went backwards in making the galaxy S6 because making it a little thicker like the galaxy S5 to allow SD cards or improve on cooling/battery would have been a step in the right direction.
In Summary:
The good:
- More sensitive than google cardboard
-No Motion sickness
- Fits over my fairly wide glasses well - and focuses with my -8.5 Rx glasses
- There are some pretty awesome experiences available
The good:
- More sensitive than google cardboard
-No Motion sickness
- Fits over my fairly wide glasses well - and focuses with my -8.5 Rx glasses
- There are some pretty awesome experiences available
The Bad:
-Overheats GS6 phone in minutes!
-Drains battery from 100-46% in 40 minutes (brightness on second to lowest)
-Expensive for what it is.
-Screen door effect which dulls colors.
-Edges cut off in peripheral vision with GS6
-No motion tracking - if you move your head closer it doesnt move in the VR world.
-Supported controllers are outrageously expensive, and should be included.
-App store is sparse, expensive, and you don't get to see many details before buying.
-Overheats GS6 phone in minutes!
-Drains battery from 100-46% in 40 minutes (brightness on second to lowest)
-Expensive for what it is.
-Screen door effect which dulls colors.
-Edges cut off in peripheral vision with GS6
-No motion tracking - if you move your head closer it doesnt move in the VR world.
-Supported controllers are outrageously expensive, and should be included.
-App store is sparse, expensive, and you don't get to see many details before buying.
Final Thoughts:
Had I seen the list of issues above I might have skipped on buying this. I would really point people interested in this to a google cardboard with a head strap because it really gives you that new experience for a good price. Know the limitations and dont expect a huge amount more than smoother head motion and comfort with this product over the cardboard. I have been wanting an oculus rift for several years now, and followed it closely in the news, but after seeing the screen door effect so strong on such a high resolution display Im going to move more cautiously.
Had I seen the list of issues above I might have skipped on buying this. I would really point people interested in this to a google cardboard with a head strap because it really gives you that new experience for a good price. Know the limitations and dont expect a huge amount more than smoother head motion and comfort with this product over the cardboard. I have been wanting an oculus rift for several years now, and followed it closely in the news, but after seeing the screen door effect so strong on such a high resolution display Im going to move more cautiously.
Gibhunter
Maine
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December 7, 2015
"Samsung Gear VR ( Reg price $200), Google cardboard (Reg price $5 ), how can you compare these two headset ?"
Samsung GearVR regular price is $100. You are talking the innovator version. How can I compare them? Well.. because they are essentially the same thing. Many of the gearVR experiences run on google cardboard. Plus you must not have understood what I was getting at because your statement doesn't make sense.
If you read it.. I was comparing the Google Cardboard to the GearVR and saying its is not really worth a $95 price difference - this is not a case of comparing a $100 and $5 item where the expensive item would obviously blow away the cheap one - in this case its nearly a wash.
Anyway, after a few more days with the device the over-heating issue is really ruining the experience. Its often only 10 minutes I get at a time before it needs to cool down and drops framerate - often during a video/game/experience. This is in a 70F room with a ceiling fan on with low humidity.
This is NOT a consumer device. A consumer device would have this issue resolved.
My fear is that Samsung will suddenly drop support for the S6 as soon as the S7 comes out instead of offering a solution. I'm looking into heatsink or fan options currently. Samsung could have made that plastic cover that covers the phone, which I dont use, into a heatsink instead of a heat trap .
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Samsung Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones: Mobile virtual reality is finally here. Watch movies in your own private cinema, be at the center of your favorite games, and socialize with friends in a virtual world all your own. The lightweight design and intuitive touchpad drop you right in the action and allow for hours of immersive entertainment.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5It really isnt quite there yet.
By Gibhunter
from Maine
I have a new Galaxy S6 and watched tons of reviews on youtube before buying this but it didnt quite seem to stand up to the hype out there. My first impression when putting it on was "wow so that is the screen door effect everyone talks about". Yes, it is very noticeable, it is a gray screen like pattern that doesn't move when you move your head and it dulls the colors. I never really noticed it on my google cardboard using a GS5 - maybe it is the lens? My second thought after putting it on was. "wow, this moves so much smoother than my google cardboard". The sensors are much better in this device.
Initial setup is done by plugging your phone in and it will download the oculus store. The initial app setup failed on mine - I left it for 20 minutes and it was stuck on installing one of the experiences. After force closing it and trying again it went. The Oculus store selection isnt great right now and apps/experiences/games can get very pricey and most have 3 star reviews but there are some good ones out there. About 7 minutes in on actually using the device my S6 was overheating and a message popped up saying it needed to cool down. I saw this a lot on youtube videos but figured it was because they were recording the screen while using it. Later in the day it took 40 minutes to overheat - Watching videos in oculus theatre is less intensive than an app where you are constantly moving your head around. I've noticed in comparison to my google cardboard that I have felt 0 motion sickness using this product while ~10 minutes of google cardboard is enough. I am also having a hard time fining the navigation buttons on the side when I need to. I have ordered a game pad to solve that issue. I had Sony bluetooth headphones paired only to find out they dont work in the VR world - sound is choppy or delayed - look it up if you don't believe me.
In the VR world one thing that was a let down is that objects that are far away really arent crisp or in focus. In the real world I can look up at a tree and see leaves/pine needles. I haven't seen any experiences where distant objects look real because of this. I think maybe it is equipment limitations? In a perfect world, the inside of the device would have retina trackers and software to focus the screen based on where you are looking... but that would be resource intensive. The Oculus theater though gives you that weird feeling when you look around the room and dont see anyone, and you look down at your arm rest and your arm isnt there. Pretty cool!
The device being wide hasnt been an issue for me, but my wife has quite a gap letting light in.. it didnt seem to bother her much though. I do unfortunately see the edges of the phone screen as cut off in my peripheral vision.. I wonder if the larger galaxy devices wouldnt have this issue.
Yes it is better than a $5 google cardboard - but if you have used a google cardboard you arent going to put this on and compare it to the first time you saw N64 graphics that people keep saying. I'm not sure it even justifies the high cost of this device retailing at $100.
If you think you'll be able to show this device to several friends who want to see it.. be prepared for disappointment when it overheats on the second person.
Another disappointment related to this device is that the apps/experiences are HUGE.. 700mb for <5 minute videos. Meanwhile Samsung removes the SD card slot on their flagship products. Where was the thought process there? They say SD cards are outdated and the cloud is the future... well... not if the future is GearVR. It is a shame samsung went backwards in making the galaxy S6 because making it a little thicker like the galaxy S5 to allow SD cards or improve on cooling/battery would have been a step in the right direction.
In Summary:
The good:
- More sensitive than google cardboard
-No Motion sickness
- Fits over my fairly wide glasses well - and focuses with my -8.5 Rx glasses
- There are some pretty awesome experiences available
The good:
- More sensitive than google cardboard
-No Motion sickness
- Fits over my fairly wide glasses well - and focuses with my -8.5 Rx glasses
- There are some pretty awesome experiences available
The Bad:
-Overheats GS6 phone in minutes!
-Drains battery from 100-46% in 40 minutes (brightness on second to lowest)
-Expensive for what it is.
-Screen door effect which dulls colors.
-Edges cut off in peripheral vision with GS6
-No motion tracking - if you move your head closer it doesnt move in the VR world.
-Supported controllers are outrageously expensive, and should be included.
-App store is sparse, expensive, and you don't get to see many details before buying.
-Overheats GS6 phone in minutes!
-Drains battery from 100-46% in 40 minutes (brightness on second to lowest)
-Expensive for what it is.
-Screen door effect which dulls colors.
-Edges cut off in peripheral vision with GS6
-No motion tracking - if you move your head closer it doesnt move in the VR world.
-Supported controllers are outrageously expensive, and should be included.
-App store is sparse, expensive, and you don't get to see many details before buying.
Final Thoughts:
Had I seen the list of issues above I might have skipped on buying this. I would really point people interested in this to a google cardboard with a head strap because it really gives you that new experience for a good price. Know the limitations and dont expect a huge amount more than smoother head motion and comfort with this product over the cardboard. I have been wanting an oculus rift for several years now, and followed it closely in the news, but after seeing the screen door effect so strong on such a high resolution display Im going to move more cautiously.
Had I seen the list of issues above I might have skipped on buying this. I would really point people interested in this to a google cardboard with a head strap because it really gives you that new experience for a good price. Know the limitations and dont expect a huge amount more than smoother head motion and comfort with this product over the cardboard. I have been wanting an oculus rift for several years now, and followed it closely in the news, but after seeing the screen door effect so strong on such a high resolution display Im going to move more cautiously.
Gibhunter
Maine
December 12, 2015
Yes, 3 out of 5 stars is 90% due to it overheating. Ive now had it over a week and every single time I use it, it as overheated. Just now it took a whopping 6 minutes in game. It needs a fan or heatsink.
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This WD My Cloud drive features a 4TB capacity and lets you stream media to compatible DLNA-/UPnP-capable devices or upload and access data on the go via PC, Mac and compatible mobile phones and tablets. Automatic backup helps safeguard your files.
Overall
5 out of 5
5 out of 5Easy to setup and use. Free backup program.
By cat0w
from Killeen
I have had my WD My Cloud (4GB) for a week now. It was very easy to setup and start using. You can download the Smartware for backing up your computers and upgrade to Pro for free. I have backed up both my desktop and laptop on it. There are apps for using it on your laptop and cell phone etc. I have downloaded both User Manuals for the My Cloud and the Smartware. I did upgrade the Ethernet cable from the CAT5 that came with it to a Belkin Premium Flat High-Speed CAT6 cable. It has worked fine when I use my cell phone to view my content. You can email files, pictures and video for family and friends to view.
Gibhunter
Maine
May 5, 2017
Just so others are aware - the cat5 cable this comes with is capable of 1 gigabit/sec transfer rate which is the max speed of the port on the hard drive. There will be no benefit to switching it out for a cat6 cable. The included cable is far too short to cause any sort of slowdown.
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Give your PC a performance boost with this PNY Optima desktop memory kit that includes two 4GB PC3-10666 DDR3 modules to provide the power required for fast, efficient multitasking. Enhanced thermal performance helps ensure optimal operation.
Compaq Presario f700
I'm looking to upgrade can older laptop, is this compatible?
No, this is desktop memory. I would need your model to point you to the correct laptop memory - I would call or go in store with the laptop and ask
8 years, 5 months ago
by
Gibhunter
Maine
Use this Klipsch ProMedia 3-piece speaker system to enjoy brilliant sound when playing games, listening to music or watching videos on your computer.
Can the Subwoofer be connected to AV Receiver Subwoofer preamp out?
It is not meant to be used this way, but technically if you had a RCA to 3.5mm adapter you could. It is a standalone system not meant for this though but it wouldnt hard it. This subwoofer is very easily strained so for the price you could find a better powered subwoofer instead of using this set in a way it isnt meant to be used.
8 years, 5 months ago
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Gibhunter
Maine
Use this Klipsch ProMedia 3-piece speaker system to enjoy brilliant sound when playing games, listening to music or watching videos on your computer.
Would it be possible to use this sound system to connect to an mp3 player to create my own little bedside stereo system if I wanted to?
yes, just plug its 3.5mm jack into your phone/mp3 player, it would do a great job for most bedrooms. You could spend more and get a system with bluetooth so you could have a wireless connection, but bluetooth degrades the sound quality a bit.
8 years, 5 months ago
by
Gibhunter
Maine
Expand your PC or laptop's storage capacity with this SanDisk SSD Plus SDSSDA-240G-G25 solid state drive, which offers 240GB of space and sequential read speeds up to 520MB/sec. The shock-resistant design ensures lasting use.
Does this come with adapter to fit into 2.5" laptop bay?
Does this come with adapter to fit into 2.5" laptop bay?
I would like to change my laptop hdd to this ssd.
Please give me answers ASAP. Thanks.
I would like to change my laptop hdd to this ssd.
Please give me answers ASAP. Thanks.
Yeah, it has a little plastic piece that will increase the thickness to fit a 2.5" laptop. On some laptops you dont even need the plastic.
8 years, 8 months ago
by
Gibhunter
Maine
Enjoy speedy Wi-Fi around your home with this NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 AC2350 R7500-100NAS router, which features 4 high-performance antennas and Beamforming+ technology for optimal wireless range. Dynamic QoS prioritization automatically adjusts bandwidth.
how many devices can this router handle
how many devices can this router handle
I had 20 devices on mine and it was constantly kicking them off the 5.0 ghz band. The ones on the 2.4ghz band would run horribly slow even though my internet connection wasnt being fully utilized.
9 years ago
by
Gibhunter
Maine
my macbook pro is freezing cant open any applications
tried safe boot and apple hardware test
idk wat else to do
idk wat else to do
At this point your hard drive is most likely defective, but without running a hardware test it could be anything from bad memory to a defective logic board.
10 years, 11 months ago
by
Gibhunter
Maine
Are the netnooks good if you are a student?
They are great for note taking in class becaus eof their size and battery life, but typing an essay on the small keyboard is a pain. They are meant to be secondary computers, and if that is how it is used it is great for students.
13 years, 2 months ago
by
Gibhunter
Tennessee
repairable?
i have a problem with my olympus stylus 820 .the images output it captures were black and white, hazy, blurry and with black background and the images can't be defined.we don't have an olympus service center nearby and i am reluctant to have it fixed by local digicam repairmen for reasons that some may be fraud.i have a friend who told me that it could be the sensor thing.if it is true, is it repairable or replaceable?my husband docks in baltimore.does best buy stores have it?
I have seen cameras with the description you gave sent out to precisicon camera (Best Buy camera service center on the east coast) and come back repaired rather than junked out for replacement. It likely is fixable as long as it wasnt water damage.
13 years, 2 months ago
by
Gibhunter
Tennessee
What is the best compact camera for people who blink a lot during pictures?
What is the best compact camera for people who blink a lot during pictures? I have Cerebral Palsy and I seem to blink whenever it flashes. I need the camera to fit in a purse/pocket, to take good quality pictures, and I post a lot of them online and take a lot of pictures at concerts with stage lighting. I have bought and tried a Fujifilm FinePix A900 camera and a Nikon S220 camera. I always blink when I use the Fujifilm FinePix A900 camera and the Nikon S220 camera takes bad pictures.
A lot of cameras have various flash settings. Most of the time turning on a red eye only flash (option on panasonic cameras) will only show one flash exactly when the picture is taken so you will blink right after,
13 years, 2 months ago
by
Gibhunter
Tennessee
Take your favorite tunes on the go with this MP3 player that features 4GB* of storage space and a built-in digital FM tuner. The built-in clip provides easy portability.
Is the battery replaceable?
I have been told that when the rechargeable battery wears out, it cannot be replaced, so you have to buy a new unit. Can someone confirm this please.
This is true, and the best way to avoid this is purchasing a warranty on the unit so it can be replaced if this occurs.
13 years, 2 months ago
by
Gibhunter
Tennessee